Town Crier on Wednesday, January 12, 2011.

Happy Wednesday!
January 12, 2011

NO School – On Monday, January 17th there will be NO school due to the Holiday. See you same time and place on Tuesday. Have a great long weekend!

PTO Meeting - Please come out and join us at the first PTO meeting of the New Year on Tuesday, Jan. 18 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! 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 28th from 3:00–5:00 pm, (please note the date change from the 21st to the 28th). 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. We will reschedule because of the snow day.

Fall Sports Recognition Program – On this 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 21st 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 Chain Link meeting will be on Thursday, January 13th after school in the cafeteria from 3:00-4:00pm. Have your rides here at 4:00 prompt to pick you up!

All –District Band - Several of our Band students auditioned for All-District Band this weekend. While all students played well, three of our 8th graders have been honored with receiving a spot in the top ensemble. Morgan Phillips is first chair mallet percussion, Chris Domel is first chair timpani and Jacob Smith is second chair tuba. Because of their high level of achievement, these students have also been invited to audition for All-State Band. Congratulations to these musicians as well as all who participated this weekend!

Glee Club – We will have NO Glee Club Meetings in January. We will start fresh in February. See you then!

Wrestling Match – Our next wrestling match will be today, Wednesday, January 12th vs. Newport Middle School at home.

Girls’ Basketball – Next home game will be on Thursday, January 13th.
Come and support the Lady Minutemen!

Boys’ Basketball Team –The boys basketball team will meet today after school in room 132, Mr. Smith’s room on the 8th grade hall until 4:00.
Next game will also be on Thursday, January 13th at home. Look forward to seeing you here! Go Minutemen!

Cheerleaders – 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.

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!!! Our first turn in from October earned our school $176! The next and final deadline for the school year is Friday, February 18th, please send the trimmed Box Top labels in earlier if you can. Also, please ask family and friends to collect the tops, earning extra money for school needs will be so easy! Remember, every Box Top label counts!!!

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!