September 23, 2010
Happy Thursday!

MCMS will have a prosperous 2010-2011 School Year.
Welcome Back Minutemen!
School Photo Day – SMILE! Thursday, September 30th will be Retake Picture Day for students who did not get their picture taken on Orientation Day or for those who need to retake their photos. All students should have taken a picture by this time to go in the school yearbook whether you buy the pictures or not. The pictures will be taken at lunch times in the cafeteria lobby. Order forms are available in the office.
“Hand in Hand” Afternoon Program – The “Hand in Hand” program is a wonderful opportunity for your student to improve his or her academic and social skills in a caring environment for FREE! For more information on the “Hand in Hand” program contact our school guidance counselors at 726-1126 or Debbie.butcher@carteretk12.org or Jason.miles@carteretk12.org
Minutemen News Crew - Want to be an actor, journalist, or film maker? This may be the club for you! Minutemen News Crew will be meeting as a club to create weekly broadcast. Students interested in being part of the Minutemen News Crew should meet with Ms. Curley next Wednesday 9/22/10 at 7:30am in the courtyard.
Meal Payment Program - The Board of Education approved the LunchPrepay.com program in early September and it is now up and running.
Information can be found on the school system's website - just look on the right side in the Headline section.
Football - The RED MACHINE played hard yesterday afternoon as they challenged Beaufort Middle School. Beaufort won the game 34-0. Minutemen, we will get’em next time!
*Our team will be back in action again on Wednesday, September 29th at Pamlico County Middle School. Game time @ 6:00 pm.
Girls Soccer - *Today, Thursday, September 23rd the girls will travel Down East to challenge Down East. Game time is at 4:00.
*BIG GAME TOMORROW! The girls will be back in action against Broad Creek Middle School right here at HOME on our soccer field tomorrow, Friday, September 24th at 4:00 pm. This will be an exciting game. You don’t want to miss this ONE!
Be HERE!
Coach Henning
Boys Soccer Tryouts – Boys Soccer Tryouts will begin on Monday, October 11th at
3:15-5:15.
*You must have a sports physical in hand and proof of insurance. You can get these forms in the school office.
1st Game will be on Wednesday, October 27th.

Media Mania News …. Don’t get caught without a BOOK!
BOOK FAIR – Goodbye Book Fair!
Our Book Fair was a huge success. We wanted to double our 300 book goal to 600 books and we were 29 books shy of getting there. We will be adding about 1700 dollars worth of books to our library.
Thanks to all of the parents, student volunteers and especially for those who bought items from the Book Fair.

Parent Volunteer - MCMS is looking for a parent that would like to volunteer to help with the school news program. We need a tech savvy parent that would be comfortable running video cameras, editing, and working with students to create a student led news program. Parent volunteers would be needed to be able to meet twice a week on a flexible schedule. Please contact Megan Curley by e-mail if interested. megan.curley@carteretk12.org
Summer Read = The BATTLE 2010
This year, the Summer Reading committee along with commentary from the students decided to host the battle between Guys and Gals. Our Summer Read consisted of a guy title: Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz and a gal title: I'd Tell You I Love You But Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally Carter. Both of these reading adventures curtail the lives of the secret spy world. Are you man enough to try the gal title? Are you woman enough to try the guy title? Make sure you read one of the titles, and for a stronger chance of victory, read both titles. Be ready to BATTLE it out at the beginning of this new school year and ready for some spy missions of your own. Oh, the possibilities...Get your copy now at school during your lunch hour for $5.
Dega B. LancasterMAED Middle Grades EnglishMCMS Media Coordinator
General Mills Box Tops Fundraiser – We once again are collected box tops from General Mills products to help raise money for our school. Please “clip” and “save” any that you may have and send to the school office. The next turn in date will be in October. Your help to raise $ will be greatly appreciated!
Have a Great Day!