Town Crier on Friday, January 7, 2010.

Happy Friday!

January 7, 2011

PTO Meeting - Please come out and join us at the first PTO meeting of the New Year on Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 8:15 am in the cafeteria lobby. We are in need of new officers for the 2011-2012 school year. Many offices are currently being held by 8th grade parents: President, Fall Fundraiser, Booster Club, Box Tops/Food Lion/Harris Teeter.

Athletic Boosters - Athletic Boosters needs you! On Monday, January 10^th, we will be planning our "Winter Wonderland" activity day as a fundraiser for our athletic program. Much help will be needed in planning this event that will take place on Friday, January 28^th from 3:00–5:00 pm, (please note the date change from the 21^st to the 28^th). Entry charge of $5 will be required. Activities will include candy bar bingo, an igloo competition, karaoke, DJ, guitar hero, Dance Revolution. Come dressed for this wintery scene and pose in our photo booth-$2.00 (2-4X6s) with your friends. Concessions will be offered and may include...pizza, smores, hotdogs, etc. We will need some help decorating for this winter scene and manning these stations. So send in any extra icicle and snowmen decorations you may be able to donate to the office. Again, please attend this special meeting on Monday, January 10^th @ 6:00 pm in our cafeteria.

Fall Sports Recognition Program - On Friday, Jan. 14 our Athletic Boosters Club will be hosting a Fall Sports Recognition Program in our gymnasium. The following sports and players will be recognized at this time: boys' and girls' soccer, football, volleyball, and boys' golf. This event will begin at 1:30 pm. Hope you can make it!

Sports Eligibility - Friday, January 21^st is the day teachers check students grades for sports eligibility for basketball, wrestling, track, baseball, softball and girls golf.

Rachel’s Challenge Meeting – Rachel’s Challenge meeting will be on Thursday, January 13^th after school in the cafeteria.

Girls’ Basketball –The Lady Minutemen won their home game last night against Down East. This is the 2^nd game in a row. Way to Go!

Boys’ Basketball Team –Congratulations to our boys basketball team for a great job also defeating Down East last night.

Thanks for supporting the Minutemen!

Yearbook Meeting - The next yearbook meeting will be Tuesday, January 11^th until 4:00 in the Media Center.

Cheerleaders – On Saturday, February 12^th 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.

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

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 support our school. Parents may come into the office to purchase cards at any time.

Bojangle Gift Cards - MCMS PTO is also selling Bojangle Cards for $5 each. They are a $15 value at Bojangles. Bojangle cards are available in our office.

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Have a Great Day!