Town Crier on Friday, November 5, 2010.

Happy Friday!
November 5, 2010

Parents and Guardians,
Our administrators would like you to be aware of the following message which was sent out during homerooms today:

It has come to our attention that several students are engaging in behavior that is not appropriate and is considered a serious infraction of MCMS as well as Carteret County Schools’ Guidelines for Disciplinary Behavior. The behavior we are referring to is known as “pantsing” or “depantsing.” Students who engage in this behavior put their hands on other student’s shorts and pull them down.

This behavior falls clearly under the definition of harassment – in fact it is perceived as sexual harassment and will not be tolerated at MCMS. Harassment is defined as “acts that are unwanted, unwelcomed, and uninvited that demean, threaten or offend the victim and result in a hostile environment.

Please be aware that all reports that our administrative team deals with will be taken seriously. Because of the violation of the school policy, appropriate consequences, including suspension and police involvement will take place.

There is no room at this school for behavior like this. We know that we can expect better. We also know that when we move through middle school, the expectation is to behave as young adults. Ms. Bell previously referred to everyone’s space as a bubble – we need to keep our hands off one another as well as off one another’s property at all times. Saying things like “I was just joking” will not be accepted.

If this behavior has happened to you, you need to report it to a teacher. If you have witnessed this behavior, you need to report it to a teacher.

MCMS is a great school. Most students and all of our staff report that they feel safe here. We need to make sure that sexual harassment stops, immediately, so that we can all be a part of a safe school environment.

We recognize that most of our students behave in ways that we can be proud of, most of the time. Because of the serious nature of this particular behavior, we want parents to be aware and suggest that you follow up with a discussion at home.

Glee Club – The Glee Club will meet every Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:00 in the school cafeteria.

Boys Basketball - The next open gym for 7th and 8th grade boys interested in playing basketball will be this coming Tuesday, November 9 from 3:15 - 5:00 pm. Please make sure your ride is here promptly at 5:00 pm to pick you up.

Cheerleader – *On Saturday, February 12th the cheerleaders will host a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at Applebees. 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 Applebees. If interested, see Dega Lancaster this week.

Volleyball – Whew! The Lady Minutemen Volleyball Team is HOT! Last night our volleyball team won against the Down East team in 2 games with scores of 25-20 and 25-7. There was great teamwork on the floor with Colleen Taylor’s awesome spike, and kamikaze Holly Sautner making some amazing dives. In our second game, the Lady Minutemen controlled the floor, beating Arapahoe in 2 games with scores of 25-17 and 25-8. Lanie Healey was unstoppable with her serves! Great teamwork ladies! The team wants to thank everyone who came out to support us! See you at practice this afternoon.

Boys Soccer – During the hard down pour rain yesterday afternoon our boys’ soccer team lost 0 to 1. It was a great game and the team played hard. We will get them next time Minutemen!

Football Players – Football players need to turn in their CLEAN equipment to the coach upstairs in the equipment room after school today. Please do not leave the equipment in the locker room. If any piece of your equipment is missing, you are responsible for it.

Media Mania News …. Don’t get caught without a BOOK!

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 Cards – Lowe’s Food Cards are now available once again to purchase in our school office for $50.00 each. This is a great way to help MCMS raise money. We all have to eat, right! Why not purchase a card or two and our school will receive $10.00 back on each card sold. Come by the school office and get yours now. .

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Have a Great Day!