Town Crier on Tuesday, February 15, 2011.

Happy Tuesday!

February 15, 2011

Make-up Days – Make-up days for the missed school snow days will be on Monday, February 21^st and Monday, March 21^st. Please put these days back on your calendar as student school days.

Athletic Boosters Meeting - Athletic Boosters meeting will take place on Monday, Feb. 28 @ 6:00 in the school cafeteria.

Yearbook Meeting - There will be a yearbook meeting today, Tuesday, February 15^th in the media center. The meeting will end at 4:00.

"Yearbook Sales Have Begun!” Students will receive their order forms from their homeroom teachers this week. To order a yearbook please complete the information on the order form, place your payment inside the envelope and take your order form to the office by April 8, 2011.
* Don't miss out! Ordering now will guarantee that you will get a 2010-2011 yearbook in June."

Glee Club Meeting – The Glee club has started back! We are meeting in Mrs. Dodgens's room from 3:00 to 4:00 on Wednesdays. See you there!

No “Charge “on Lunches – Beginning today, Tuesday, February 15^th, students will no longer be able to charge on their lunch accounts. All students with negative lunch balances will be served peanut butter sandwiches rather than the main line. Students in need should see their counselor for assistance.

Basketball Camp Summer Scholarship - Attention all basketball fans: Touchstone Energy Cooperatives are once again providing an all expense paid scholarship for 27 young women to attend the Kellie Harper Basketball Camp at NC State and 27 young men to attend the Roy Williams Basketball Camp at UNC this summer. Rising 6th through 8th graders are eligible to apply. The deadline is March 21. See your physical education teachers for an application. Our very own Rodney Mitchell won a scholarship last summer so if you are curious ask him about how much fun he had.

Basketball – Our Next games will be on Wednesday, February 16^th at Broad Creek Middle Game. Come over and support our team.

Baseball/Softball Skills Sessions - There will be Baseball/Softball Skill Sessions held beginning today, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, February 15, 16, and 17 behind the school at the soccer field. The times will be 3:30-4:00. Wear running shoes, warm clothing and a hat. Bring your baseball/softball glove and a bat if you have one. Skill Sessions will be open to 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th graders –Boys and Girls.

*Remember 6^th graders can only be managers for the team although these are great skill sessions to practice for next year!

Tryouts Baseball/Softball – Baseball tryouts begin this Friday, February 18^th, 21^st and 22^nd. You MUST have a physical form in hand and proof on insurance form to try out for baseball. See Mrs. Ellis for forms if needed.

Baseball Tryouts will be on the same days from 3:30 to 5:30 at Swinson Park Field #1.

You must have sports physical and proof of insurance to participate.

Cheerleaders – Thanks to all of you who supported your MCMS Cheerleaders on Saturday.

Tim Mendoza won the flapjack contest eating 14 pancakes. OH MY!

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

Battle of the Books – Thank you to all of the students and coaches who participated in the 1^st ever MCMS BOB Competition. IT ROCKED!
*The county competition is on March 11, 2011 and is a day-long event for students.

My Favorite Teacher Contest - Barnes and Nobles is excited to recognize the foundations of our great American schools – our dedicated teachers. The Barnes & Noble My Favorite Teacher Contest provides our students with the opportunity to tell our community why they appreciate, admire or why a teacher has just simply influenced them in an essay, poem, or letter. We will collect the essays and submit them to the Jacksonville Barnes and Noble. The six regional winners will receive NOOK eBook Reader and a $500 B&N Gift Card. The top winner will receive $5,000 as will their school. We have some incredible possibilities at MCMS!

· To participate, simply write an essay, poem, or thank-you letter sharing how your teacher has influenced your life. Entries must be 500 words or less in English and typed on 8.5” x 11” white paper. Attach your submission to the Entry Form in the office no later than Monday, March 14th, 2011. You may also mail them to your local Barnes & Noble store, postmarked by the deadline. Look for your nearest Barnes & Noble retailer at http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com

· Come by the school office for more information!

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 18^th; 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!