Happy Friday!
November 19, 2010
New Computer Visitor, Student, Sign In and Out System – Beginning on Monday, November 22nd our new computer sign in and out system will be up and working.
The office staff will assist you in this new program which is located in the front office.
All late or tardy students will use this system to sign in and out to school.
Also, all visitors are required to sign in and out in the front office using this same system.
Early Release – On Wednesday, November 24th school will dismiss at 12:00 noon to begin our Thanksgiving Holiday break. There will be No school on Thursday and Friday, November 25th and 26th due to the Thanksgiving break. Have a safe and wonderful holiday!
Fall Sports Photos – Sports pictures that were scheduled for this afternoon, Friday, November 19th have been cancelled. NO pictures today!
Pictures will be rescheduled.
PBiS Celebration – Celebrate!! On Wednesday, November 24 (8:00-10:00) we will be celebrating you and your good behavior. WE are very proud of how students have worked to follow expectations in our school. Two activities will be offered the movie, Stormbreaker, and a student/teacher volleyball game in our gym. Students may only choose one event to attend.
All students are asked to bring in canned goods to help support our local food pantry. Please give the canned goods to your homeroom teacher by November 23rd.
A “Bucket of CANdy” will go to the winning homeroom that has the most canned foods! Concessions will be offered at the celebration so make sure you bring your money. Admissions to these events are free and the time you are rewarded to attend the events are based on your PBiS earnings.
8th Grade Baby Yearbook Pictures - 8th grade students, please bring a baby picture for the montage page in this year's yearbook. Please put your picture in an envelope with your first and last name on it. Remember, you will NOT get this picture back!
The picture should be small which means that your head should be no
larger than a quarter. Please turn in your picture to Mrs. Washalefsky by November 24.
Who is our 2010 Biggest Turkey?
The MCMS staff member voted to be our Turkey for a Day is…..
6th grade math teacher, Carol Neill and that “Big Turkey” gets to wear a really cool turkey costume the entire day! GOBBLE, GOBBLE!
The Turkey Bowl challenge! Today, Friday, November 19th, 5 students from each grade level will have their names drawn from the votes they have bought and will be demonstrating their bowling techniques as they attempt to bowl frozen turkeys across the cafeteria floor! Yes that’s right, across the cafeteria floor!
The winner from each grade level will win a prize. OHhhhhhh…What Fun!
Rachel's Challenge – Rachel’s Challenge is coming to Morehead City. We are certain that this will be THE BEST school assembly you have ever been a part of. We will also host a parent and community evening, so mark your calendars for Thursday, December 2nd. For more information check out Rachelschallenge.org
Glee Club – There will be NO Glee Club on Wednesday, Nov 24th. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, December 1st in the school cafeteria from 3:00-4:00.
Girls Open Gym – We will have OPEN Gym for girls on Tuesday, November 23rd from 3:00-4:30. Please make sure your ride is here at 4:30pm. Coach Schopfel
Boys Soccer – Monday, November 22nd will be our next away boys’ soccer game against Down East @ 3:30.
Cheerleader – Cheerleaders: We will participate in the Morehead City Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 11, at 11am in downtown Morehead. Be sure to give your parents the winter update letter and return slip regarding our Flapjack fundraiser.
*On Saturday, February 12th the cheerleaders will host a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at Applebee’s. We would love for you to make plans to attend. In the meantime, we are looking for two people, students and /or staff to take the pancake challenge of who can eat the most pancakes. The winner receives a gift card for a free meal from Applebee’s. If interested, see Dega Lancaster this week.
Media Mania News …. Don’t get caught without a BOOK!
Media Mania: Serial Spies, Mrs. Lancaster needs to meet with the Serial Spies on Monday, November 22, after school until 4:00. If you have read either of our summer reads and are interested in being a Serial Spy, we would love to have you join our committee. Signs around the school will let you know more about what our committee does.
Holiday Book Fair - Holiday BOGO Book Fair comes again. It arrives on Wednesday, December 8th, open to students on December 9th through the 14th. Late nights will be on the 9th and 14th. The fair is only 4 days. A surprise Holiday visitor will be on campus throughout the fair. Gift wrap station will be set up at the fair. Get your holiday gifts and have them wrapped. Parents wishing to volunteer their services to help our book fair should contact Dega Lancaster, dega.lancaster@carteretk12.org, 726-1126, ext. 1050
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.
General Mills Box Tops Fundraiser – Attention Parents...You can make a difference! Collect Box Tops from participating General Mills and affiliates products and earn cash for MCMS!!! Just clip the marked Box Top labels and send them in to MCMS with your student. Each top is worth 10 cents and it adds up fast!!! Also, please ask family and friends collect the tops, earning extra money for school needs will be so easy!
Lowe’s Food Gift Cards - Our PTO continues to sell Lowe's Food gift cards for $50 each. Our school profits 6% on each card sold. Please plan to purchase a Lowe's gift card by writing a check to MCMS PTO or paying cash. This is a great way to plan for Thanksgiving meals and support our school. Parents may come into the office to purchase cards at any time. PTO members will be selling these cards in the afternoon carpool line for your convenience on November 17, 18, 19, 22 and 23.
Bojangle Gift Cards - MCMS PTO is also selling Bojangle Cards for $5 each. They are a $15 value at Bojangles, and they'll make great stocking stuffers for the holidays. Bojangle cards are available in our office.
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Have a Great Day!
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