Town Crier on Tuesday, February 22, 2011.

Happy Tuesday!
February 22, 2011

Make-up Days – Another make-up day for the missed school snow day will be on Monday, March 21st. Please put this day back on your calendar as a student school day.
Athletic Boosters Meeting - Athletic Boosters meeting will take place on Monday, Feb. 28 @ 6:00 in the school cafeteria.
"Yearbook sales have begun!” Students should have received their order forms from their homeroom teachers by now. To order a yearbook please complete the information on the order form, place your $25.00 payment inside the envelope and take your order form to the office during your homeroom 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 Tuesday, February 15th, 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.
Softball Tryouts – Softball tryouts again today, Tuesday, February 22 from 3:00-5:00 on the Morehead Middle School Field.
You must have a sports physical and proof of insurance to participate.
Baseball Tryouts - Baseball tryouts will be again today, Tuesday, February 22nd from 3:30 – 5:30 on the main field at Swinson Park. 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.
You must have sports physical and proof of insurance to participate.
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 1st 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 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!