Happy Tuesday!
February 28, 2012
Together this will be a prosperous 2011-2012 School Year!
Rachel’s Challenge Thought for the Week! – “Enthusiasm is the mother of effort, and without it nothing great was ever achieved.”
*Rachel's Challenge will meet each Friday during AC and Lunch.
Check out www.rachelschallenge.org
Science Club - "Attention Science Club: This is the final work week before we go to the Climate Change Summit on Saturday. Make sure to attend Tuesday's meeting from 3-4 and bring a few dollars for a pizza party on Thursday. Our Thursday meeting will last until 4:30, so make sure to tell your parents the change in pick up time. Both meetings are mandatory this week. See you then!"
*8th Grade Band Performance - MCMS 8th Grade Band will perform their Music Performance Adjudication Concert on Wednesday, March 7th at North Side High School in Jacksonville, NC.
Sports Eligibility – Sports Eligibility will be due on Thursday, March 29th.
Cheerleaders – Bring in your CLEAN uniforms, pom-poms, and your bags to Mrs. Sheppard by Friday, March 2nd.
Order your YEARBOOK - "It is time to order your yearbook. Follow the directions on the order form you get from your homeroom teacher. The price of the yearbook is $25.00. Orders can be turned in until April 13."
TRACK - Attention any 7th or 8th grader interested in running track, mark your planners, try-outs will begin Tuesday, March 20th behind our school from 3:05 to 4:30. You must have a current physical and insurance/waiver form in order to participate. If you have any questions please see Coach DeGiule or Coach Lewis.
West Carteret High School 8th Grade Open House - WCHS Open House for our 8th graders will be on Tuesday, March 20th from 6-7 pm. Eight grade students put this information in your school planners.
Quiz Bowl News – Meetings will take place every Wednesday from 3:00 to 3:45 thru April 2nd if not cancelled beforehand.
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL – Our 1st baseball and softball game will be a home game on Tuesday, March 6th.
Media Mania News …. Don’t get caught without a BOOK!
Battle of the Books - The Battle of the Books performed well on Friday. We are very proud of their representation of MCMS. Thank you for your hard work.
Morehead City Little League Softball - Morehead City Little League softball is taking registrations for girls aged 6-16. Play in a local league! Registration forms and other information can be found at http://www.leaguelineup.com/moreheadcity
If you have questions, please contact Kristy Sartain at sartainfamily@yahoo.com (252-646-7427) or Sandra Silman at mcllpa@hotmail.com. Tryouts start February 26 at 1:00pm at Swinson Park. Come early to register then tryout!
Newport Girls Softball – Come and Join the FUN!
How: Registration will be held Friday nights from 5-7 pm and Saturdays from 2-4 pm at the Newport Girls Softball Fields throughout the month of February (Behind NES)
Age: Open to all girls ages 5-18
Cost: $50.00 per Child
COME SIGN UP AND JOIN IN THE FUN THIS SEASON WITH NEWPORT GIRLS SOFTBALL!
You may pick up the informational flyer during your lunch time in the cafeteria!
*2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy –
The 2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy applications for all rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grader
are now in the front office of our school and you can also get copies of the application on line at www.carteretcountyschools.org.
Tuition is $185.00; however, a number of partial scholarships are available.
Please help us fill the Marine Science Academy with students ready for an exciting, enriching week.
Applications are due by April 27th, 2012.
*Summer Middle School Engineering Camp –
The NC State College of Engineering and Craven Community College will offer an exciting, weeklong summer day camp this June 25 – June 29 for middle school students (rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders) at Havelock campus of Craven Community College.
Cost for the camp is $250 per student. Scholarships may be available for students with demonstrated financial need.
The application process will be open until April 17. To apply, go to www.engr.ncsu.edu/mes and follow the “Explore” link for the Havelock Middle School Camp.
For more information, contact Bill Fortney or Susan Lloyd at (252) 444-3357 or wbfortne@ncsu.edu .
E-Grades - Parents should visit the school website to learn how to access their student's grades.
* Please view the Parent Tools page for directions on how to access student grades."
Lost and Found Items – Parents, there is now a link on the MCMS web page that allows you to check “Lost and Found” items that have been collected. We encourage you to collect your valuable items before we donate to charity organizations. The lost and found list is updated each Friday.
Have a Great Day!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Town Crier on Monday, February 27, 2012.
Happy Monday!
February 27, 2012
Together this will be a prosperous 2011-2012 School Year!
Rachel’s Challenge Thought for the Week! – “Enthusiasm is the mother of effort, and without it nothing great was ever achieved.” *Rachel's Challenge will meet each Friday during AC and Lunch. Check out www.rachelschallenge.org
Athletic Booster Club Meeting – We will have an Athletic Booster meeting this evening, Monday, Feb. 27 @ 6:00 pm in cafe lobby.
Science Club - "Attention Science Club: This is the final work week before we go to the Climate Change Summit on Saturday. Make sure to attend Tuesday's meeting from 3-4 and bring a few dollars for a pizza party on Thursday. Our Thursday meeting will last until 4:30, so make sure to tell your parents the change in pick up time. Both meetings are mandatory this week. See you then!
*8th Grade Band Performance - MCMS 8th Grade Band will perform their Music Performance Adjudication Concert on Wednesday, March 7th at North Side High School in Jacksonville, NC.
Sports Eligibility – Sports Eligibility will be due on Thursday, March 29th.
Cheerleaders – Bring in your CLEAN uniforms, pom-poms, and your bags to Mrs. Sheppard by Friday, March 2nd.
Order your YEARBOOK - "It is time to order your yearbook. Follow the directions on the order form you get from your homeroom teacher. Orders can be turned in until April 13."
TRACK - Attention any 7th or 8th grader interested in running track, mark your planners, try-outs will begin Tuesday, March 20th behind our school from 3:05 to 4:30. You must have a current physical and insurance/waiver form in order to participate. If you have any questions please see Coach DeGiule or Coach Lewis.
West Carteret High School 8th Grade Open House - WCHS Open House for our 8th graders will be Tuesday, March 20th from 6-7 pm. Eight grade students put this information in your school planners.
Quiz Bowl News – Meetings will take place every Wednesday from 3:00 to 3:45 thru April 2nd if not cancelled beforehand.
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL – Our 1st baseball and softball game will be a home game on Tuesday, March 6th.
Media Mania News …. Don’t get caught without a BOOK!
Battle of the Books - The Battle of the Books performed well on Friday. We are very proud of their representation of MCMS. Thank you for your hard work.
Morehead City Little League Softball - Morehead City Little League softball is taking registrations for girls aged 6-16. Play in a local league! Registration forms and other information can be found at http://www.leaguelineup.com/moreheadcity If you have questions, please contact Kristy Sartain at sartainfamily@yahoo.com (252-646-7427) or Sandra Silman at mcllpa@hotmail.com. Tryouts start February 26 at 1:00pm at Swinson Park. Come early to register then tryout!
Newport Girls Softball – Come and Join the FUN!
How: Registration will be held Friday nights from 5-7 pm and Saturdays from 2-4 pm at the Newport Girls Softball Fields throughout the month of February (Behind NES)
Age: Open to all girls ages 5-18
Cost: $50.00 per Child
COME SIGN UP AND JOIN IN THE FUN THIS SEASON WITH NEWPORT GIRLS SOFTBALL!
You may pick up the informational flyer during your lunch time in the cafeteria!
*2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy – The 2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy applications for all rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grader are now in the front office of our school and you can also get copies of the application on line at www.carteretcountyschools.org. Tuition is $185.00; however, a number of partial scholarships are available. Please help us fill the Marine Science Academy with students ready for an exciting, enriching week. Applications are due by April 27th, 2012.
*Summer Middle School Engineering Camp – The NC State College of Engineering and Craven Community College will offer an exciting, weeklong summer day camp this June 25 – June 29 for middle school students (rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders) at Havelock campus of Craven Community College.
Cost for the camp is $250 per student. Scholarships may be available for students with demonstrated financial need. The application process will be open until April 17.
To apply, go to www.engr.ncsu.edu/mes and follow the “Explore” link for the Havelock Middle School Camp. For more information, contact Bill Fortney or Susan Lloyd at (252) 444-3357 or wbfortne@ncsu.edu .
E-Grades - Parents should visit the school website to learn how to access their student's grades.
* Please view the Parent Tools page for directions on how to access student grades.
Lost and Found Items – Parents, there is now a link on the MCMS web page that allows you to check “Lost and Found” items that have been collected. We encourage you to collect your valuable items before we donate to charity organizations. The lost and found list is updated each Friday.
Have a Great Day!
February 27, 2012
Together this will be a prosperous 2011-2012 School Year!
Rachel’s Challenge Thought for the Week! – “Enthusiasm is the mother of effort, and without it nothing great was ever achieved.” *Rachel's Challenge will meet each Friday during AC and Lunch. Check out www.rachelschallenge.org
Athletic Booster Club Meeting – We will have an Athletic Booster meeting this evening, Monday, Feb. 27 @ 6:00 pm in cafe lobby.
Science Club - "Attention Science Club: This is the final work week before we go to the Climate Change Summit on Saturday. Make sure to attend Tuesday's meeting from 3-4 and bring a few dollars for a pizza party on Thursday. Our Thursday meeting will last until 4:30, so make sure to tell your parents the change in pick up time. Both meetings are mandatory this week. See you then!
*8th Grade Band Performance - MCMS 8th Grade Band will perform their Music Performance Adjudication Concert on Wednesday, March 7th at North Side High School in Jacksonville, NC.
Sports Eligibility – Sports Eligibility will be due on Thursday, March 29th.
Cheerleaders – Bring in your CLEAN uniforms, pom-poms, and your bags to Mrs. Sheppard by Friday, March 2nd.
Order your YEARBOOK - "It is time to order your yearbook. Follow the directions on the order form you get from your homeroom teacher. Orders can be turned in until April 13."
TRACK - Attention any 7th or 8th grader interested in running track, mark your planners, try-outs will begin Tuesday, March 20th behind our school from 3:05 to 4:30. You must have a current physical and insurance/waiver form in order to participate. If you have any questions please see Coach DeGiule or Coach Lewis.
West Carteret High School 8th Grade Open House - WCHS Open House for our 8th graders will be Tuesday, March 20th from 6-7 pm. Eight grade students put this information in your school planners.
Quiz Bowl News – Meetings will take place every Wednesday from 3:00 to 3:45 thru April 2nd if not cancelled beforehand.
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL – Our 1st baseball and softball game will be a home game on Tuesday, March 6th.
Media Mania News …. Don’t get caught without a BOOK!
Battle of the Books - The Battle of the Books performed well on Friday. We are very proud of their representation of MCMS. Thank you for your hard work.
Morehead City Little League Softball - Morehead City Little League softball is taking registrations for girls aged 6-16. Play in a local league! Registration forms and other information can be found at http://www.leaguelineup.com/moreheadcity If you have questions, please contact Kristy Sartain at sartainfamily@yahoo.com (252-646-7427) or Sandra Silman at mcllpa@hotmail.com. Tryouts start February 26 at 1:00pm at Swinson Park. Come early to register then tryout!
Newport Girls Softball – Come and Join the FUN!
How: Registration will be held Friday nights from 5-7 pm and Saturdays from 2-4 pm at the Newport Girls Softball Fields throughout the month of February (Behind NES)
Age: Open to all girls ages 5-18
Cost: $50.00 per Child
COME SIGN UP AND JOIN IN THE FUN THIS SEASON WITH NEWPORT GIRLS SOFTBALL!
You may pick up the informational flyer during your lunch time in the cafeteria!
*2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy – The 2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy applications for all rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grader are now in the front office of our school and you can also get copies of the application on line at www.carteretcountyschools.org. Tuition is $185.00; however, a number of partial scholarships are available. Please help us fill the Marine Science Academy with students ready for an exciting, enriching week. Applications are due by April 27th, 2012.
*Summer Middle School Engineering Camp – The NC State College of Engineering and Craven Community College will offer an exciting, weeklong summer day camp this June 25 – June 29 for middle school students (rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders) at Havelock campus of Craven Community College.
Cost for the camp is $250 per student. Scholarships may be available for students with demonstrated financial need. The application process will be open until April 17.
To apply, go to www.engr.ncsu.edu/mes and follow the “Explore” link for the Havelock Middle School Camp. For more information, contact Bill Fortney or Susan Lloyd at (252) 444-3357 or wbfortne@ncsu.edu .
E-Grades - Parents should visit the school website to learn how to access their student's grades.
* Please view the Parent Tools page for directions on how to access student grades.
Lost and Found Items – Parents, there is now a link on the MCMS web page that allows you to check “Lost and Found” items that have been collected. We encourage you to collect your valuable items before we donate to charity organizations. The lost and found list is updated each Friday.
Have a Great Day!
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Town Crier on Wednesday, February 22, 2012.
Happy Wednesday!
February 22, 2012
Together this will be a prosperous 2011-2012 School Year!
Rachel’s Challenge Thought for the Week! – “Whoever said anybody has a right to give up”
*Rachel's Challenge will meet each Friday during AC and Lunch.
Check out www.rachelschallenge.org
*8th Grade Band Performance - "MCMS 8th Grade Band will perform at West Carteret High School on Thursday, February 23 at 6:30 in preparation for their Music Performance Adjudication Concert on Wednesday, March 7 at North Side High School in Jacksonville, NC"
Come out and join us for a great evening of fine music!
Yearbook Meeting - "There will be a yearbook staff meeting on Thursday, February 23 from 3-4 pm."
Order your YEARBOOK - "It is time to order your yearbook. Follow the directions on the order form you get from your homeroom teacher. Orders can be turned in until April 13."
TRACK - Attention any 7th or 8th grader interested in running track, try-outs will begin Tuesday, March 20th behind our school from 3:05 to 4:30. You must have a current physical and insurance/waiver form in order to participate. If you have any questions please see Coach DeGiule or Coach Lewis.
West Carteret High School 8th Grade Open House - WCHS Open House for our 8th graders will be Tuesday, March 20th from 6-7.
Athletic Booster Club Meeting – We will have an Athletic Booster meeting on Monday, Feb. 27 @ 6:00
PM in cafe lobby.
BoxTops for Education – This Friday, February 24th will be the LAST collection of BoxTops for the current school year. The MCMS will provide breakfast for the top homeroom class. The individual student bringing in the most BoxTops will also be rewarded with a special treat. Collecting BoxTops is a simple way to raise funds and we encourage all families to participate.
Girls Basketball - There will be a brief meeting for all members of this years girl's basketball team right after school today, Wednesday in the health room. It will only last about 10 minutes and girls should have a ride planned to pick them up for no later than 3:10.
Quiz Bowl News – Meetings will take place every Wednesday from 3:00 to 3:45 thru April 2nd if not cancelled beforehand.
Wrestlers - All wrestlers need to have their singlets and headgear washed and returned to Coach Woods by Friday Feb. 24th.
Spring Photos – Individual Spring photos will be taking tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 23 during your scheduled lunch period. Please bring your picture order form and payment on the day on the day pictures are taken. Pictures can be pre-ordered online at payments.lifetouch.com
Sport Picture Day – Sports pictures will also be taken tomorrow, Thursday, February 23rd after school for the following teams:
Girl's basketball 3:15
Boy's basketball 3:30
Wrestling 3:45
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL – Our 1st baseball and softball game will be a home game on Tuesday, March 6th.
Media Mania News …. Don’t get caught without a BOOK!
Battle of the Books – BOB continues to soar to the top. 86% proficient and Team A won the match last Thursday. We have practice Wednesday and Thursday until 4:30. Our competition is on this Friday, February 24 at West Carteret High Carteret. Members need to pay $15 fee to receive t-shirt and cover field trip expenses in order to participate.
Morehead City Little League Softball - Morehead City Little League softball is taking registrations for girls aged 6-16. Play in a local league! Registration forms and other information can be found at http://www.leaguelineup.com/moreheadcity If you have questions, please contact Kristy Sartain at sartainfamily@yahoo.com (252-646-7427) or Sandra Silman at mcllpa@hotmail.com. Tryouts start February 26 at 1:00pm at Swinson Park. Come early to register then tryout!
Newport Girls Softball – Come and Join the FUN!
How: Registration will be held Friday nights from 5-7 pm and Saturdays from 2-4 pm at the Newport Girls Softball Fields throughout the month of February (Behind NES)
Age: Open to all girls ages 5-18
Cost: $50.00 per Child
COME SIGN UP AND JOIN IN THE FUN THIS SEASON WITH NEWPORT GIRLS SOFTBALL!
You may pick up the informational flyer during your lunch time in the cafeteria!
*2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy –
The 2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy applications for all rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grader
are now in the front office of our school and you can also get copies of the application on line at www.carteretcountyschools.org.
Tuition is $185.00; however, a number of partial scholarships are available.
Please help us fill the Marine Science Academy with students ready for an exciting, enriching week.
Applications are due by April 27th, 2012.
*Summer Middle School Engineering Camp –
The NC State College of Engineering and Craven Community College will offer an exciting, weeklong summer day camp this June 25 – June 29 for middle school students (rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders) at Havelock campus of Craven Community College.
Cost for the camp is $250 per student. Scholarships may be available for students with demonstrated financial need.
The application process will be open until April 17. To apply, go to www.engr.ncsu.edu/mes and follow the “Explore” link for the Havelock Middle School Camp.
For more information, contact Bill Fortney or Susan Lloyd at (252) 444-3357 or wbfortne@ncsu.edu .
E-Grades - Parents should visit the school website to learn how to access their student's grades.
* Please view the Parent Tools page for directions on how to access student grades."
Lost and Found Items – Parents, there is now a link on the MCMS web page that allows you to check “Lost and Found” items that have been collected. We encourage you to collect your valuable items before we donate to charity organizations. The lost and found list is updated each Friday.
Box Tops for Education – Box Tops is all about the difference 1 can make. This year our goal is to raise money for materials and programs to benefit our students.
The next collection will be in February, so keep clipping those Box tops and Thank you!
Here are three easy, ways to help:
1. Clip – Clip the Box Tops from hundreds of participation products and send them to school. Each one is worth 10 cents when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education
Shop Online – Shop at your favorite stores through the Box Tops Marketplace (boxtops4education.com/marketplace). Up to 15 eBoxTops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases is automatically donated to our school, at no additional cost to you. Plus you’ll get exclusive Box Tops deal and discounts!
2. Read – Buy books online through Reading Room, a partnership between Box Tops and Barnes and Noble. Our school receives up to 6 eBox Tops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases.
3. Sign up – It’s easy and free. Sign up to support our school at boxtops4education.com
• See how much our school is earning with Box Tops
• Enter online promotions for chances to win Bonus Box Tops and other prizes
• Print money-saving coupons for your favorite Box Tops brands
• Make mealtime easier with family-pleasing recipes
You can also sign up for Box Tops email newsletters that will keep you updated on the program, and for Marketplace newsletter with Box Tops members-only deals and discounts.
Follow our Blog – We encourage you to become a Follower of our blog to receive our Town Crier News through your email. To do this, please click on the Town Crier Blog on the left side of Morehead Middle’s Blog page. The Town Crier School News will pop up. Click on the Follower button located at the bottom of our school calendar. It will take you to a screen where you sign into an account listed or you can create a Google account to automatically receive daily updates. Fill out the necessary information. Join us! Keep in touch with what is happening daily at MCMS!
Have a Great Day!
February 22, 2012
Together this will be a prosperous 2011-2012 School Year!
Rachel’s Challenge Thought for the Week! – “Whoever said anybody has a right to give up”
*Rachel's Challenge will meet each Friday during AC and Lunch.
Check out www.rachelschallenge.org
*8th Grade Band Performance - "MCMS 8th Grade Band will perform at West Carteret High School on Thursday, February 23 at 6:30 in preparation for their Music Performance Adjudication Concert on Wednesday, March 7 at North Side High School in Jacksonville, NC"
Come out and join us for a great evening of fine music!
Yearbook Meeting - "There will be a yearbook staff meeting on Thursday, February 23 from 3-4 pm."
Order your YEARBOOK - "It is time to order your yearbook. Follow the directions on the order form you get from your homeroom teacher. Orders can be turned in until April 13."
TRACK - Attention any 7th or 8th grader interested in running track, try-outs will begin Tuesday, March 20th behind our school from 3:05 to 4:30. You must have a current physical and insurance/waiver form in order to participate. If you have any questions please see Coach DeGiule or Coach Lewis.
West Carteret High School 8th Grade Open House - WCHS Open House for our 8th graders will be Tuesday, March 20th from 6-7.
Athletic Booster Club Meeting – We will have an Athletic Booster meeting on Monday, Feb. 27 @ 6:00
PM in cafe lobby.
BoxTops for Education – This Friday, February 24th will be the LAST collection of BoxTops for the current school year. The MCMS will provide breakfast for the top homeroom class. The individual student bringing in the most BoxTops will also be rewarded with a special treat. Collecting BoxTops is a simple way to raise funds and we encourage all families to participate.
Girls Basketball - There will be a brief meeting for all members of this years girl's basketball team right after school today, Wednesday in the health room. It will only last about 10 minutes and girls should have a ride planned to pick them up for no later than 3:10.
Quiz Bowl News – Meetings will take place every Wednesday from 3:00 to 3:45 thru April 2nd if not cancelled beforehand.
Wrestlers - All wrestlers need to have their singlets and headgear washed and returned to Coach Woods by Friday Feb. 24th.
Spring Photos – Individual Spring photos will be taking tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 23 during your scheduled lunch period. Please bring your picture order form and payment on the day on the day pictures are taken. Pictures can be pre-ordered online at payments.lifetouch.com
Sport Picture Day – Sports pictures will also be taken tomorrow, Thursday, February 23rd after school for the following teams:
Girl's basketball 3:15
Boy's basketball 3:30
Wrestling 3:45
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL – Our 1st baseball and softball game will be a home game on Tuesday, March 6th.
Media Mania News …. Don’t get caught without a BOOK!
Battle of the Books – BOB continues to soar to the top. 86% proficient and Team A won the match last Thursday. We have practice Wednesday and Thursday until 4:30. Our competition is on this Friday, February 24 at West Carteret High Carteret. Members need to pay $15 fee to receive t-shirt and cover field trip expenses in order to participate.
Morehead City Little League Softball - Morehead City Little League softball is taking registrations for girls aged 6-16. Play in a local league! Registration forms and other information can be found at http://www.leaguelineup.com/moreheadcity If you have questions, please contact Kristy Sartain at sartainfamily@yahoo.com (252-646-7427) or Sandra Silman at mcllpa@hotmail.com. Tryouts start February 26 at 1:00pm at Swinson Park. Come early to register then tryout!
Newport Girls Softball – Come and Join the FUN!
How: Registration will be held Friday nights from 5-7 pm and Saturdays from 2-4 pm at the Newport Girls Softball Fields throughout the month of February (Behind NES)
Age: Open to all girls ages 5-18
Cost: $50.00 per Child
COME SIGN UP AND JOIN IN THE FUN THIS SEASON WITH NEWPORT GIRLS SOFTBALL!
You may pick up the informational flyer during your lunch time in the cafeteria!
*2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy –
The 2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy applications for all rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grader
are now in the front office of our school and you can also get copies of the application on line at www.carteretcountyschools.org.
Tuition is $185.00; however, a number of partial scholarships are available.
Please help us fill the Marine Science Academy with students ready for an exciting, enriching week.
Applications are due by April 27th, 2012.
*Summer Middle School Engineering Camp –
The NC State College of Engineering and Craven Community College will offer an exciting, weeklong summer day camp this June 25 – June 29 for middle school students (rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders) at Havelock campus of Craven Community College.
Cost for the camp is $250 per student. Scholarships may be available for students with demonstrated financial need.
The application process will be open until April 17. To apply, go to www.engr.ncsu.edu/mes and follow the “Explore” link for the Havelock Middle School Camp.
For more information, contact Bill Fortney or Susan Lloyd at (252) 444-3357 or wbfortne@ncsu.edu .
E-Grades - Parents should visit the school website to learn how to access their student's grades.
* Please view the Parent Tools page for directions on how to access student grades."
Lost and Found Items – Parents, there is now a link on the MCMS web page that allows you to check “Lost and Found” items that have been collected. We encourage you to collect your valuable items before we donate to charity organizations. The lost and found list is updated each Friday.
Box Tops for Education – Box Tops is all about the difference 1 can make. This year our goal is to raise money for materials and programs to benefit our students.
The next collection will be in February, so keep clipping those Box tops and Thank you!
Here are three easy, ways to help:
1. Clip – Clip the Box Tops from hundreds of participation products and send them to school. Each one is worth 10 cents when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education
Shop Online – Shop at your favorite stores through the Box Tops Marketplace (boxtops4education.com/marketplace). Up to 15 eBoxTops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases is automatically donated to our school, at no additional cost to you. Plus you’ll get exclusive Box Tops deal and discounts!
2. Read – Buy books online through Reading Room, a partnership between Box Tops and Barnes and Noble. Our school receives up to 6 eBox Tops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases.
3. Sign up – It’s easy and free. Sign up to support our school at boxtops4education.com
• See how much our school is earning with Box Tops
• Enter online promotions for chances to win Bonus Box Tops and other prizes
• Print money-saving coupons for your favorite Box Tops brands
• Make mealtime easier with family-pleasing recipes
You can also sign up for Box Tops email newsletters that will keep you updated on the program, and for Marketplace newsletter with Box Tops members-only deals and discounts.
Follow our Blog – We encourage you to become a Follower of our blog to receive our Town Crier News through your email. To do this, please click on the Town Crier Blog on the left side of Morehead Middle’s Blog page. The Town Crier School News will pop up. Click on the Follower button located at the bottom of our school calendar. It will take you to a screen where you sign into an account listed or you can create a Google account to automatically receive daily updates. Fill out the necessary information. Join us! Keep in touch with what is happening daily at MCMS!
Have a Great Day!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Town Crier on Tuesday, February 21, 2012.
Happy Tuesday!
February 21, 2012
Together this will be a prosperous 2011-2012 School Year!
Rachel’s Challenge Thought for the Week! – “Whoever said anybody has a right to give up”
*Rachel's Challenge will meet each Friday during AC and Lunch.
Check out www.rachelschallenge.org
*8th Grade Band Performance - "MCMS 8th Grade Band will perform at West Carteret High School on Thursday, February 23 at 6:30 in preparation for their Music Performance Adjudication Concert on Wednesday, March 7 at North Side High School in Jacksonville, NC"
Come out and join us for a great evening of fine music!
Athletic Booster Club Meeting – We will have an Athletic Booster meeting on Monday, Feb. 27 @ 6:00
PM in cafe lobby.
BoxTops for Education – This Friday, February 24th will be the last collection of BoxTops for the current school year. The MCMS will provide breakfast for the top homeroom class. The individual student bringing in the most BoxTops will also be rewarded with a special treat. Collecting BoxTops is a simple way to raise funds and we encourage all families to participate.
Girls Basketball - There will be a brief meeting for all members of this years girl's basketball team right after school on Wednesday in the health room. It will only last about 10 minutes and girls should have a ride planned to pick them up for no later than 3:10.
Quiz Bowl News – Meetings will take place every Wednesday from 3:00 to 3:45 thru April 2nd if not cancelled beforehand.
Golf Tryouts – Golf Tryouts today, Tuesday, February 21st.
Wrestlers - All wrestlers need to have their singlets and headgear washed and returned to Coach Woods by Friday Feb. 24th.
Spring Photos – Individual Spring photos will be taking on Thursday, Feb. 23 during your scheduled lunch period. Please bring your picture order form and payment on the day on the day pictures are taken. Pictures can be pre-ordered online at payments.lifetouch.com
Sport Picture Day – Sports pictures will also be taken on Thursday, February 23rd after school for the following teams:
Girl's basketball 3:15
Boy's basketball 3:30
Wrestling 3:45
Media Mania News …. Don’t get caught without a BOOK!
Blizzard of Books - Congratulations to the 6th grade Sea Turtle team for winning the Blizzard of Books competition, with special recognition to the 6th grade Sea Horse team for a strong second place showing. The individual winner is Rachel Rouse, who read 30 titles this winter.
Great Job Rachel!
Battle of the Books – Battle of the Books competition is on Friday, February 24 at West Carteret High School.
Morehead City Little League Softball - Morehead City Little League softball is taking registrations for girls aged 6-16. Play in a local league! Registration forms and other information can be found at http://www.leaguelineup.com/moreheadcity If you have questions, please contact Kristy Sartain at sartainfamily@yahoo.com (252-646-7427) or Sandra Silman at mcllpa@hotmail.com. Tryouts start February 26 at 1:00pm at Swinson Park. Come early to register then tryout!
Newport Girls Softball – Come and Join the FUN!
How: Registration will be held Friday nights from 5-7 pm and Saturdays from 2-4 pm at the Newport Girls Softball Fields throughout the month of February (Behind NES)
Age: Open to all girls ages 5-18
Cost: $50.00 per Child
COME SIGN UP AND JOIN IN THE FUN THIS SEASON WITH NEWPORT GIRLS SOFTBALL!
You may pick up the informational flyer during your lunch time in the cafeteria!
*2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy –
The 2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy applications for all rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grader
are now in the front office of our school and you can also get copies of the application on line at www.carteretcountyschools.org.
Tuition is $185.00; however, a number of partial scholarships are available.
Please help us fill the Marine Science Academy with students ready for an exciting, enriching week.
Applications are due by April 27th, 2012.
*Summer Middle School Engineering Camp –
The NC State College of Engineering and Craven Community College will offer an exciting, weeklong summer day camp this June 25 – June 29 for middle school students (rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders) at Havelock campus of Craven Community College.
Cost for the camp is $250 per student. Scholarships may be available for students with demonstrated financial need.
The application process will be open until April 17. To apply, go to www.engr.ncsu.edu/mes and follow the “Explore” link for the Havelock Middle School Camp.
For more information, contact Bill Fortney or Susan Lloyd at (252) 444-3357 or wbfortne@ncsu.edu .
E-Grades - Parents should visit the school website to learn how to access their student's grades.
* Please view the Parent Tools page for directions on how to access student grades."
Lost and Found Items – Parents, there is now a link on the MCMS web page that allows you to check “Lost and Found” items that have been collected. We encourage you to collect your valuable items before we donate to charity organizations. The lost and found list is updated each Friday.
Box Tops for Education – Box Tops is all about the difference 1 can make. This year our goal is to raise money for materials and programs to benefit our students.
The next collection will be in February, so keep clipping those Box tops and Thank you!
Here are three easy, ways to help:
1. Clip – Clip the Box Tops from hundreds of participation products and send them to school. Each one is worth 10 cents when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education
Shop Online – Shop at your favorite stores through the Box Tops Marketplace (boxtops4education.com/marketplace). Up to 15 eBoxTops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases is automatically donated to our school, at no additional cost to you. Plus you’ll get exclusive Box Tops deal and discounts!
2. Read – Buy books online through Reading Room, a partnership between Box Tops and Barnes and Noble. Our school receives up to 6 eBox Tops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases.
3. Sign up – It’s easy and free. Sign up to support our school at boxtops4education.com
• See how much our school is earning with Box Tops
• Enter online promotions for chances to win Bonus Box Tops and other prizes
• Print money-saving coupons for your favorite Box Tops brands
• Make mealtime easier with family-pleasing recipes
You can also sign up for Box Tops email newsletters that will keep you updated on the program, and for Marketplace newsletter with Box Tops members-only deals and discounts.
Follow our Blog – We encourage you to become a Follower of our blog to receive our Town Crier News through your email. To do this, please click on the Town Crier Blog on the left side of Morehead Middle’s Blog page. The Town Crier School News will pop up. Click on the Follower button located at the bottom of our school calendar. It will take you to a screen where you sign into an account listed or you can create a Google account to automatically receive daily updates. Fill out the necessary information. Join us! Keep in touch with what is happening daily at MCMS!
Have a Great Day!
February 21, 2012
Together this will be a prosperous 2011-2012 School Year!
Rachel’s Challenge Thought for the Week! – “Whoever said anybody has a right to give up”
*Rachel's Challenge will meet each Friday during AC and Lunch.
Check out www.rachelschallenge.org
*8th Grade Band Performance - "MCMS 8th Grade Band will perform at West Carteret High School on Thursday, February 23 at 6:30 in preparation for their Music Performance Adjudication Concert on Wednesday, March 7 at North Side High School in Jacksonville, NC"
Come out and join us for a great evening of fine music!
Athletic Booster Club Meeting – We will have an Athletic Booster meeting on Monday, Feb. 27 @ 6:00
PM in cafe lobby.
BoxTops for Education – This Friday, February 24th will be the last collection of BoxTops for the current school year. The MCMS will provide breakfast for the top homeroom class. The individual student bringing in the most BoxTops will also be rewarded with a special treat. Collecting BoxTops is a simple way to raise funds and we encourage all families to participate.
Girls Basketball - There will be a brief meeting for all members of this years girl's basketball team right after school on Wednesday in the health room. It will only last about 10 minutes and girls should have a ride planned to pick them up for no later than 3:10.
Quiz Bowl News – Meetings will take place every Wednesday from 3:00 to 3:45 thru April 2nd if not cancelled beforehand.
Golf Tryouts – Golf Tryouts today, Tuesday, February 21st.
Wrestlers - All wrestlers need to have their singlets and headgear washed and returned to Coach Woods by Friday Feb. 24th.
Spring Photos – Individual Spring photos will be taking on Thursday, Feb. 23 during your scheduled lunch period. Please bring your picture order form and payment on the day on the day pictures are taken. Pictures can be pre-ordered online at payments.lifetouch.com
Sport Picture Day – Sports pictures will also be taken on Thursday, February 23rd after school for the following teams:
Girl's basketball 3:15
Boy's basketball 3:30
Wrestling 3:45
Media Mania News …. Don’t get caught without a BOOK!
Blizzard of Books - Congratulations to the 6th grade Sea Turtle team for winning the Blizzard of Books competition, with special recognition to the 6th grade Sea Horse team for a strong second place showing. The individual winner is Rachel Rouse, who read 30 titles this winter.
Great Job Rachel!
Battle of the Books – Battle of the Books competition is on Friday, February 24 at West Carteret High School.
Morehead City Little League Softball - Morehead City Little League softball is taking registrations for girls aged 6-16. Play in a local league! Registration forms and other information can be found at http://www.leaguelineup.com/moreheadcity If you have questions, please contact Kristy Sartain at sartainfamily@yahoo.com (252-646-7427) or Sandra Silman at mcllpa@hotmail.com. Tryouts start February 26 at 1:00pm at Swinson Park. Come early to register then tryout!
Newport Girls Softball – Come and Join the FUN!
How: Registration will be held Friday nights from 5-7 pm and Saturdays from 2-4 pm at the Newport Girls Softball Fields throughout the month of February (Behind NES)
Age: Open to all girls ages 5-18
Cost: $50.00 per Child
COME SIGN UP AND JOIN IN THE FUN THIS SEASON WITH NEWPORT GIRLS SOFTBALL!
You may pick up the informational flyer during your lunch time in the cafeteria!
*2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy –
The 2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy applications for all rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grader
are now in the front office of our school and you can also get copies of the application on line at www.carteretcountyschools.org.
Tuition is $185.00; however, a number of partial scholarships are available.
Please help us fill the Marine Science Academy with students ready for an exciting, enriching week.
Applications are due by April 27th, 2012.
*Summer Middle School Engineering Camp –
The NC State College of Engineering and Craven Community College will offer an exciting, weeklong summer day camp this June 25 – June 29 for middle school students (rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders) at Havelock campus of Craven Community College.
Cost for the camp is $250 per student. Scholarships may be available for students with demonstrated financial need.
The application process will be open until April 17. To apply, go to www.engr.ncsu.edu/mes and follow the “Explore” link for the Havelock Middle School Camp.
For more information, contact Bill Fortney or Susan Lloyd at (252) 444-3357 or wbfortne@ncsu.edu .
E-Grades - Parents should visit the school website to learn how to access their student's grades.
* Please view the Parent Tools page for directions on how to access student grades."
Lost and Found Items – Parents, there is now a link on the MCMS web page that allows you to check “Lost and Found” items that have been collected. We encourage you to collect your valuable items before we donate to charity organizations. The lost and found list is updated each Friday.
Box Tops for Education – Box Tops is all about the difference 1 can make. This year our goal is to raise money for materials and programs to benefit our students.
The next collection will be in February, so keep clipping those Box tops and Thank you!
Here are three easy, ways to help:
1. Clip – Clip the Box Tops from hundreds of participation products and send them to school. Each one is worth 10 cents when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education
Shop Online – Shop at your favorite stores through the Box Tops Marketplace (boxtops4education.com/marketplace). Up to 15 eBoxTops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases is automatically donated to our school, at no additional cost to you. Plus you’ll get exclusive Box Tops deal and discounts!
2. Read – Buy books online through Reading Room, a partnership between Box Tops and Barnes and Noble. Our school receives up to 6 eBox Tops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases.
3. Sign up – It’s easy and free. Sign up to support our school at boxtops4education.com
• See how much our school is earning with Box Tops
• Enter online promotions for chances to win Bonus Box Tops and other prizes
• Print money-saving coupons for your favorite Box Tops brands
• Make mealtime easier with family-pleasing recipes
You can also sign up for Box Tops email newsletters that will keep you updated on the program, and for Marketplace newsletter with Box Tops members-only deals and discounts.
Follow our Blog – We encourage you to become a Follower of our blog to receive our Town Crier News through your email. To do this, please click on the Town Crier Blog on the left side of Morehead Middle’s Blog page. The Town Crier School News will pop up. Click on the Follower button located at the bottom of our school calendar. It will take you to a screen where you sign into an account listed or you can create a Google account to automatically receive daily updates. Fill out the necessary information. Join us! Keep in touch with what is happening daily at MCMS!
Have a Great Day!
Friday, February 17, 2012
Town Crier on Friday, February 17, 2012.
Happy Friday!
February 17, 2012
Together this will be a prosperous 2011-2012 School Year!
Rachel’s Challenge Thought for the Week! – “He who is devoid of the power to forgive, is devoid of the power to love.”
*Rachel's Challenge will meet each Friday during AC and Lunch.
Check out www.rachelschallenge.org
NO School – No School on Monday, February 20th for students.
*8th Grade Band Performance - "MCMS 8th Grade Band will perform at West Carteret High School on Thursday, February 23 at 6:30 in preparation for their Music Performance Adjudication Concert on Wednesday, March 7 at North Side High School in Jacksonville, NC"
Athletic Booster Club Meeting – We will have an Athletic Booster meeting on Monday, Feb. 27 @ 6:00 PM in cafe lobby.
BoxTops for Education - Friday, February 24th will be the last collection of BoxTops for the current school year. The MCMS will provide breakfast for the top homeroom class. The individual student bringing in the most BoxTops will also be rewarded with a special treat. Collecting BoxTops is a simple way to raise funds and we encourage all families to participate.
Quiz Bowl News – Meetings will take place every Wednesday from 3:00 to 3:45 thru April 2nd if not cancelled beforehand.
Golf Tryouts – Golf Tryouts has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 21st due to the weather on Thursday afternoon.
Wrestlers - All wrestlers need to have their singlets and headgear washed and returned to Coach Woods by Friday Feb. 23rd.
BASEBALL TRYOUTS – Baseball tryouts will be again today Friday, February 17th from 3:30-5:30 pm at Swinson Park.
SOFTBALL TRYOUTS – Softball tryouts for 7th & 8th grade girls will be again today, Friday, February 17th from 3:15-5:00 pm on the field behind MCMS.
You must have on hand your current grades, physical and proof of insurance before you try out. All girls trying out for softball are reminded that rides must be ready to pick them up by 5:15pm.
Spring Photos – Individual Spring photos will be taking on Thursday, Feb. 23 during your scheduled lunch period. Please bring your picture order form and payment on the day on the day pictures are taken. Pictures can be pre-ordered online at payments.lifetouch.com
Sport Picture Day – Sports pictures will also be taken on Thursday, February 23rd after school for the following teams:
Girl's basketball 3:15
Boy's basketball 3:30
Wrestling 3:45
Media Mania News …. Don’t get caught without a BOOK!
Blizzard of Books - Congratulations to the 6th grade Sea Turtle team for winning the Blizzard of Books competition, with special recognition to the 6th grade Sea Horse team for a strong second place showing. The individual winner is Rachel Rouse, who read 30 titles this winter.
Great Job Rachel!
Battle of the Books – Battle of the Books competition is on Friday, February 24 at West Carteret High School.
Newport Girls Softball – Come and Join the FUN!
How: Registration will be held Friday nights from 5-7 pm and Saturdays from 2-4 pm at the Newport Girls Softball Fields throughout the month of February (Behind NES)
Age: Open to all girls ages 5-18
Cost: $50.00 per Child
COME SIGN UP AND JOIN IN THE FUN THIS SEASON WITH NEWPORT GIRLS SOFTBALL!
You may pick up the informational flyer during your lunch time in the cafeteria!
*2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy –
The 2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy applications for all rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grader
are now in the front office of our school and you can also get copies of the application on line at www.carteretcountyschools.org.
Tuition is $185.00; however, a number of partial scholarships are available.
Please help us fill the Marine Science Academy with students ready for an exciting, enriching week.
Applications are due by April 27th, 2012.
*Summer Middle School Engineering Camp –
The NC State College of Engineering and Craven Community College will offer an exciting, weeklong summer day camp this June 25 – June 29 for middle school students (rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders) at Havelock campus of Craven Community College.
Cost for the camp is $250 per student. Scholarships may be available for students with demonstrated financial need.
The application process will be open until April 17. To apply, go to www.engr.ncsu.edu/mes and follow the “Explore” link for the Havelock Middle School Camp.
For more information, contact Bill Fortney or Susan Lloyd at (252) 444-3357 or wbfortne@ncsu.edu .
E-Grades - Parents should visit the school website to learn how to access their student's grades.
* Please view the Parent Tools page for directions on how to access student grades."
Lost and Found Items – Parents, there is now a link on the MCMS web page that allows you to check “Lost and Found” items that have been collected. We encourage you to collect your valuable items before we donate to charity organizations. The lost and found list is updated each Friday.
Box Tops for Education – Box Tops is all about the difference 1 can make. This year our goal is to raise money for materials and programs to benefit our students.
The next collection will be in February, so keep clipping those Box tops and Thank you!
Here are three easy, ways to help:
1. Clip – Clip the Box Tops from hundreds of participation products and send them to school. Each one is worth 10 cents when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education
Shop Online – Shop at your favorite stores through the Box Tops Marketplace (boxtops4education.com/marketplace). Up to 15 eBoxTops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases is automatically donated to our school, at no additional cost to you. Plus you’ll get exclusive Box Tops deal and discounts!
2. Read – Buy books online through Reading Room, a partnership between Box Tops and Barnes and Noble. Our school receives up to 6 eBox Tops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases.
3. Sign up – It’s easy and free. Sign up to support our school at boxtops4education.com
• See how much our school is earning with Box Tops
• Enter online promotions for chances to win Bonus Box Tops and other prizes
• Print money-saving coupons for your favorite Box Tops brands
• Make mealtime easier with family-pleasing recipes
You can also sign up for Box Tops email newsletters that will keep you updated on the program, and for Marketplace newsletter with Box Tops members-only deals and discounts.
Follow our Blog – We encourage you to become a Follower of our blog to receive our Town Crier News through your email. To do this, please click on the Town Crier Blog on the left side of Morehead Middle’s Blog page. The Town Crier School News will pop up. Click on the Follower button located at the bottom of our school calendar. It will take you to a screen where you sign into an account listed or you can create a Google account to automatically receive daily updates. Fill out the necessary information. Join us! Keep in touch with what is happening daily at MCMS!
Have a Great Day!
February 17, 2012
Together this will be a prosperous 2011-2012 School Year!
Rachel’s Challenge Thought for the Week! – “He who is devoid of the power to forgive, is devoid of the power to love.”
*Rachel's Challenge will meet each Friday during AC and Lunch.
Check out www.rachelschallenge.org
NO School – No School on Monday, February 20th for students.
*8th Grade Band Performance - "MCMS 8th Grade Band will perform at West Carteret High School on Thursday, February 23 at 6:30 in preparation for their Music Performance Adjudication Concert on Wednesday, March 7 at North Side High School in Jacksonville, NC"
Athletic Booster Club Meeting – We will have an Athletic Booster meeting on Monday, Feb. 27 @ 6:00 PM in cafe lobby.
BoxTops for Education - Friday, February 24th will be the last collection of BoxTops for the current school year. The MCMS will provide breakfast for the top homeroom class. The individual student bringing in the most BoxTops will also be rewarded with a special treat. Collecting BoxTops is a simple way to raise funds and we encourage all families to participate.
Quiz Bowl News – Meetings will take place every Wednesday from 3:00 to 3:45 thru April 2nd if not cancelled beforehand.
Golf Tryouts – Golf Tryouts has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 21st due to the weather on Thursday afternoon.
Wrestlers - All wrestlers need to have their singlets and headgear washed and returned to Coach Woods by Friday Feb. 23rd.
BASEBALL TRYOUTS – Baseball tryouts will be again today Friday, February 17th from 3:30-5:30 pm at Swinson Park.
SOFTBALL TRYOUTS – Softball tryouts for 7th & 8th grade girls will be again today, Friday, February 17th from 3:15-5:00 pm on the field behind MCMS.
You must have on hand your current grades, physical and proof of insurance before you try out. All girls trying out for softball are reminded that rides must be ready to pick them up by 5:15pm.
Spring Photos – Individual Spring photos will be taking on Thursday, Feb. 23 during your scheduled lunch period. Please bring your picture order form and payment on the day on the day pictures are taken. Pictures can be pre-ordered online at payments.lifetouch.com
Sport Picture Day – Sports pictures will also be taken on Thursday, February 23rd after school for the following teams:
Girl's basketball 3:15
Boy's basketball 3:30
Wrestling 3:45
Media Mania News …. Don’t get caught without a BOOK!
Blizzard of Books - Congratulations to the 6th grade Sea Turtle team for winning the Blizzard of Books competition, with special recognition to the 6th grade Sea Horse team for a strong second place showing. The individual winner is Rachel Rouse, who read 30 titles this winter.
Great Job Rachel!
Battle of the Books – Battle of the Books competition is on Friday, February 24 at West Carteret High School.
Newport Girls Softball – Come and Join the FUN!
How: Registration will be held Friday nights from 5-7 pm and Saturdays from 2-4 pm at the Newport Girls Softball Fields throughout the month of February (Behind NES)
Age: Open to all girls ages 5-18
Cost: $50.00 per Child
COME SIGN UP AND JOIN IN THE FUN THIS SEASON WITH NEWPORT GIRLS SOFTBALL!
You may pick up the informational flyer during your lunch time in the cafeteria!
*2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy –
The 2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy applications for all rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grader
are now in the front office of our school and you can also get copies of the application on line at www.carteretcountyschools.org.
Tuition is $185.00; however, a number of partial scholarships are available.
Please help us fill the Marine Science Academy with students ready for an exciting, enriching week.
Applications are due by April 27th, 2012.
*Summer Middle School Engineering Camp –
The NC State College of Engineering and Craven Community College will offer an exciting, weeklong summer day camp this June 25 – June 29 for middle school students (rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders) at Havelock campus of Craven Community College.
Cost for the camp is $250 per student. Scholarships may be available for students with demonstrated financial need.
The application process will be open until April 17. To apply, go to www.engr.ncsu.edu/mes and follow the “Explore” link for the Havelock Middle School Camp.
For more information, contact Bill Fortney or Susan Lloyd at (252) 444-3357 or wbfortne@ncsu.edu .
E-Grades - Parents should visit the school website to learn how to access their student's grades.
* Please view the Parent Tools page for directions on how to access student grades."
Lost and Found Items – Parents, there is now a link on the MCMS web page that allows you to check “Lost and Found” items that have been collected. We encourage you to collect your valuable items before we donate to charity organizations. The lost and found list is updated each Friday.
Box Tops for Education – Box Tops is all about the difference 1 can make. This year our goal is to raise money for materials and programs to benefit our students.
The next collection will be in February, so keep clipping those Box tops and Thank you!
Here are three easy, ways to help:
1. Clip – Clip the Box Tops from hundreds of participation products and send them to school. Each one is worth 10 cents when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education
Shop Online – Shop at your favorite stores through the Box Tops Marketplace (boxtops4education.com/marketplace). Up to 15 eBoxTops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases is automatically donated to our school, at no additional cost to you. Plus you’ll get exclusive Box Tops deal and discounts!
2. Read – Buy books online through Reading Room, a partnership between Box Tops and Barnes and Noble. Our school receives up to 6 eBox Tops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases.
3. Sign up – It’s easy and free. Sign up to support our school at boxtops4education.com
• See how much our school is earning with Box Tops
• Enter online promotions for chances to win Bonus Box Tops and other prizes
• Print money-saving coupons for your favorite Box Tops brands
• Make mealtime easier with family-pleasing recipes
You can also sign up for Box Tops email newsletters that will keep you updated on the program, and for Marketplace newsletter with Box Tops members-only deals and discounts.
Follow our Blog – We encourage you to become a Follower of our blog to receive our Town Crier News through your email. To do this, please click on the Town Crier Blog on the left side of Morehead Middle’s Blog page. The Town Crier School News will pop up. Click on the Follower button located at the bottom of our school calendar. It will take you to a screen where you sign into an account listed or you can create a Google account to automatically receive daily updates. Fill out the necessary information. Join us! Keep in touch with what is happening daily at MCMS!
Have a Great Day!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Town Crier on Thursday, February 16, 2012.
Happy Thursday!
February 16, 2012
Together this will be a prosperous 2011-2012 School Year!
Rachel’s Challenge Thought for the Week! – “He who is devoid of the power to forgive, is devoid of the power to love.”
*Rachel's Challenge will meet each Friday during AC and Lunch.
Check out www.rachelschallenge.org
NO School – No School on Monday, February 20th for students.
*8th Grade Band Performance - "MCMS 8th Grade Band will perform at West Carteret High School on Thursday, February 23 at 6:30 in preparation for their Music Performance Adjudication Concert on Wednesday, March 7 at North Side High School in Jacksonville, NC"
Athletic Booster Club Meeting – We will have an Athletic Booster meeting on Monday, Feb. 27 @ 6:00
PM in cafe lobby.
BoxTops for Education - Friday, February 24th will be the last collection of BoxTops for the current school year. The MCMS will provide breakfast for the top homeroom class. The individual student bringing in the most BoxTops will also be rewarded with a special treat. Collecting BoxTops is a simple way to raise funds and we encourage all families to participate.
Yearbook Meeting - There will be no yearbook meeting this week.
Quiz Bowl News –We will have Quiz Bowl next Wednesday at normal time. Meetings will take place every Wednesday from 3:00 to 3:45 thru April 2nd if not cancelled beforehand.
Girls Golf - Tryouts for girls golf will take place today, Thursday, February 16th. Tryouts will take place behind the school on the athletic field and will last until 4:30. You must have proof of insurance and completed/updated physical.
BASEBALL TRYOUTS – Baseball tryouts will begin today, Thursday and tomorrow, Friday, February 16th and 17th from 3:30-5:30 pm at Swinson Park.
SOFTBALL TRYOUTS – Softball tryouts for 7th & 8th grade girls will also begin today, Thursday, February 16th and on Friday, February 17th from 3:15-5:00 pm on the field behind MCMS.
You must have on hand your current grades, physical and proof of insurance before you try out. All girls trying out for softball are reminded that rides must be ready to pick them up by 5:15pm.
Spring Photos – Individual Spring photos will be taking on Thursday, Feb. 23 during your scheduled lunch period. Please bring your picture order form and payment on the day on the day pictures are taken. Pictures can be pre-ordered online at payments.lifetouch.com
Sport Picture Day – Sports pictures will also be taken on Thursday, February 23rd after school for the following teams:
Girl's basketball 3:15
Boy's basketball 3:30
Wrestling 3:45
Wrestling News - The MCMS wrestling showed a ton of grit and even more class last night at the CCAC Conference Tournament. We brought home second place with 137 total team points.
Congratulations to the following wrestlers who won metals:
Malique Johnson-gold
Patrick Edge-silver
Ruffin Mancuso-bronze
Hunter Newman-silver
Tony Sharpe - gold
Will Newbern-gold
Brookes Holmes-gold
Teddy Teague-gold.
Special thanks to all of those who came out last night to support our Minutemen wrestlers. Our blood, our sweat, their tears!
Media Mania News …. Don’t get caught without a BOOK!
Battle of the Books –The Battle of the Books will practice today, Thursday in room 27 until 4:30. Members need to bring permission slips and $15 to cover t-shirt and field trip expenses. Money and permission slips need to be turned in by today, Thursday, 2-16.
Battle of the Books competition is on Friday, February 24 at West Carteret High School.
Newport Girls Softball – Come and Join the FUN!
How: Registration will be held Friday nights from 5-7 pm and Saturdays from 2-4 pm at the Newport Girls Softball Fields throughout the month of February (Behind NES)
Age: Open to all girls ages 5-18
Cost: $50.00 per Child
COME SIGN UP AND JOIN IN THE FUN THIS SEASON WITH NEWPORT GIRLS SOFTBALL!
You may pick up the informational flyer during your lunch time in the cafeteria!
*2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy –
The 2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy applications for all rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grader
are now in the front office of our school and you can also get copies of the application on line at www.carteretcountyschools.org.
Tuition is $185.00; however, a number of partial scholarships are available.
Please help us fill the Marine Science Academy with students ready for an exciting, enriching week.
Applications are due by April 27th, 2012.
*Summer Middle School Engineering Camp –
The NC State College of Engineering and Craven Community College will offer an exciting, weeklong summer day camp this June 25 – June 29 for middle school students (rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders) at Havelock campus of Craven Community College.
Cost for the camp is $250 per student. Scholarships may be available for students with demonstrated financial need.
The application process will be open until April 17. To apply, go to www.engr.ncsu.edu/mes and follow the “Explore” link for the Havelock Middle School Camp.
For more information, contact Bill Fortney or Susan Lloyd at (252) 444-3357 or wbfortne@ncsu.edu .
E-Grades - Parents should visit the school website to learn how to access their student's grades.
* Please view the Parent Tools page for directions on how to access student grades."
Lost and Found Items – Parents, there is now a link on the MCMS web page that allows you to check “Lost and Found” items that have been collected. We encourage you to collect your valuable items before we donate to charity organizations. The lost and found list is updated each Friday.
Box Tops for Education – Box Tops is all about the difference 1 can make. This year our goal is to raise money for materials and programs to benefit our students.
The next collection will be in February, so keep clipping those Box tops and Thank you!
Here are three easy, ways to help:
1. Clip – Clip the Box Tops from hundreds of participation products and send them to school. Each one is worth 10 cents when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education
Shop Online – Shop at your favorite stores through the Box Tops Marketplace (boxtops4education.com/marketplace). Up to 15 eBoxTops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases is automatically donated to our school, at no additional cost to you. Plus you’ll get exclusive Box Tops deal and discounts!
2. Read – Buy books online through Reading Room, a partnership between Box Tops and Barnes and Noble. Our school receives up to 6 eBox Tops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases.
3. Sign up – It’s easy and free. Sign up to support our school at boxtops4education.com
• See how much our school is earning with Box Tops
• Enter online promotions for chances to win Bonus Box Tops and other prizes
• Print money-saving coupons for your favorite Box Tops brands
• Make mealtime easier with family-pleasing recipes
You can also sign up for Box Tops email newsletters that will keep you updated on the program, and for Marketplace newsletter with Box Tops members-only deals and discounts.
Follow our Blog – We encourage you to become a Follower of our blog to receive our Town Crier News through your email. To do this, please click on the Town Crier Blog on the left side of Morehead Middle’s Blog page. The Town Crier School News will pop up. Click on the Follower button located at the bottom of our school calendar. It will take you to a screen where you sign into an account listed or you can create a Google account to automatically receive daily updates. Fill out the necessary information. Join us! Keep in touch with what is happening daily at MCMS!
Have a Great Day!
February 16, 2012
Together this will be a prosperous 2011-2012 School Year!
Rachel’s Challenge Thought for the Week! – “He who is devoid of the power to forgive, is devoid of the power to love.”
*Rachel's Challenge will meet each Friday during AC and Lunch.
Check out www.rachelschallenge.org
NO School – No School on Monday, February 20th for students.
*8th Grade Band Performance - "MCMS 8th Grade Band will perform at West Carteret High School on Thursday, February 23 at 6:30 in preparation for their Music Performance Adjudication Concert on Wednesday, March 7 at North Side High School in Jacksonville, NC"
Athletic Booster Club Meeting – We will have an Athletic Booster meeting on Monday, Feb. 27 @ 6:00
PM in cafe lobby.
BoxTops for Education - Friday, February 24th will be the last collection of BoxTops for the current school year. The MCMS will provide breakfast for the top homeroom class. The individual student bringing in the most BoxTops will also be rewarded with a special treat. Collecting BoxTops is a simple way to raise funds and we encourage all families to participate.
Yearbook Meeting - There will be no yearbook meeting this week.
Quiz Bowl News –We will have Quiz Bowl next Wednesday at normal time. Meetings will take place every Wednesday from 3:00 to 3:45 thru April 2nd if not cancelled beforehand.
Girls Golf - Tryouts for girls golf will take place today, Thursday, February 16th. Tryouts will take place behind the school on the athletic field and will last until 4:30. You must have proof of insurance and completed/updated physical.
BASEBALL TRYOUTS – Baseball tryouts will begin today, Thursday and tomorrow, Friday, February 16th and 17th from 3:30-5:30 pm at Swinson Park.
SOFTBALL TRYOUTS – Softball tryouts for 7th & 8th grade girls will also begin today, Thursday, February 16th and on Friday, February 17th from 3:15-5:00 pm on the field behind MCMS.
You must have on hand your current grades, physical and proof of insurance before you try out. All girls trying out for softball are reminded that rides must be ready to pick them up by 5:15pm.
Spring Photos – Individual Spring photos will be taking on Thursday, Feb. 23 during your scheduled lunch period. Please bring your picture order form and payment on the day on the day pictures are taken. Pictures can be pre-ordered online at payments.lifetouch.com
Sport Picture Day – Sports pictures will also be taken on Thursday, February 23rd after school for the following teams:
Girl's basketball 3:15
Boy's basketball 3:30
Wrestling 3:45
Wrestling News - The MCMS wrestling showed a ton of grit and even more class last night at the CCAC Conference Tournament. We brought home second place with 137 total team points.
Congratulations to the following wrestlers who won metals:
Malique Johnson-gold
Patrick Edge-silver
Ruffin Mancuso-bronze
Hunter Newman-silver
Tony Sharpe - gold
Will Newbern-gold
Brookes Holmes-gold
Teddy Teague-gold.
Special thanks to all of those who came out last night to support our Minutemen wrestlers. Our blood, our sweat, their tears!
Media Mania News …. Don’t get caught without a BOOK!
Battle of the Books –The Battle of the Books will practice today, Thursday in room 27 until 4:30. Members need to bring permission slips and $15 to cover t-shirt and field trip expenses. Money and permission slips need to be turned in by today, Thursday, 2-16.
Battle of the Books competition is on Friday, February 24 at West Carteret High School.
Newport Girls Softball – Come and Join the FUN!
How: Registration will be held Friday nights from 5-7 pm and Saturdays from 2-4 pm at the Newport Girls Softball Fields throughout the month of February (Behind NES)
Age: Open to all girls ages 5-18
Cost: $50.00 per Child
COME SIGN UP AND JOIN IN THE FUN THIS SEASON WITH NEWPORT GIRLS SOFTBALL!
You may pick up the informational flyer during your lunch time in the cafeteria!
*2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy –
The 2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy applications for all rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grader
are now in the front office of our school and you can also get copies of the application on line at www.carteretcountyschools.org.
Tuition is $185.00; however, a number of partial scholarships are available.
Please help us fill the Marine Science Academy with students ready for an exciting, enriching week.
Applications are due by April 27th, 2012.
*Summer Middle School Engineering Camp –
The NC State College of Engineering and Craven Community College will offer an exciting, weeklong summer day camp this June 25 – June 29 for middle school students (rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders) at Havelock campus of Craven Community College.
Cost for the camp is $250 per student. Scholarships may be available for students with demonstrated financial need.
The application process will be open until April 17. To apply, go to www.engr.ncsu.edu/mes and follow the “Explore” link for the Havelock Middle School Camp.
For more information, contact Bill Fortney or Susan Lloyd at (252) 444-3357 or wbfortne@ncsu.edu .
E-Grades - Parents should visit the school website to learn how to access their student's grades.
* Please view the Parent Tools page for directions on how to access student grades."
Lost and Found Items – Parents, there is now a link on the MCMS web page that allows you to check “Lost and Found” items that have been collected. We encourage you to collect your valuable items before we donate to charity organizations. The lost and found list is updated each Friday.
Box Tops for Education – Box Tops is all about the difference 1 can make. This year our goal is to raise money for materials and programs to benefit our students.
The next collection will be in February, so keep clipping those Box tops and Thank you!
Here are three easy, ways to help:
1. Clip – Clip the Box Tops from hundreds of participation products and send them to school. Each one is worth 10 cents when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education
Shop Online – Shop at your favorite stores through the Box Tops Marketplace (boxtops4education.com/marketplace). Up to 15 eBoxTops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases is automatically donated to our school, at no additional cost to you. Plus you’ll get exclusive Box Tops deal and discounts!
2. Read – Buy books online through Reading Room, a partnership between Box Tops and Barnes and Noble. Our school receives up to 6 eBox Tops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases.
3. Sign up – It’s easy and free. Sign up to support our school at boxtops4education.com
• See how much our school is earning with Box Tops
• Enter online promotions for chances to win Bonus Box Tops and other prizes
• Print money-saving coupons for your favorite Box Tops brands
• Make mealtime easier with family-pleasing recipes
You can also sign up for Box Tops email newsletters that will keep you updated on the program, and for Marketplace newsletter with Box Tops members-only deals and discounts.
Follow our Blog – We encourage you to become a Follower of our blog to receive our Town Crier News through your email. To do this, please click on the Town Crier Blog on the left side of Morehead Middle’s Blog page. The Town Crier School News will pop up. Click on the Follower button located at the bottom of our school calendar. It will take you to a screen where you sign into an account listed or you can create a Google account to automatically receive daily updates. Fill out the necessary information. Join us! Keep in touch with what is happening daily at MCMS!
Have a Great Day!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Town Crier on Wednesday, February 15, 2012.
Happy Wednesday!
February 15, 2012
Together this will be a prosperous 2011-2012 School Year!
Rachel’s Challenge Thought for the Week! – “He who is devoid of the power to forgive, is devoid of the power to love.”
*Rachel's Challenge will meet each Friday during AC and Lunch.
Check out www.rachelschallenge.org
Athletic Booster Club Meeting – We will have an Athletic Booster meeting on Monday, Feb. 27 @ 6:00
PM in cafe lobby.
BoxTops for Education - Friday, February 24th will be the last collection of BoxTops for the current school year. The MCMS will provide breakfast for the top homeroom class. The individual student bringing in the most BoxTops will also be rewarded with a special treat. Collecting BoxTops is a simple way to raise funds and we encourage all families to participate.
Yearbook Meeting - There will be no yearbook meeting this week.
8th Grade Band - All 8th Grade BAND students are reminded of our combined rehearsal today, during their ENCORES 1 and 2.
Quiz Bowl News – Quiz Bowl is canceled today. We will have Quiz Bowl next Wednesday at normal time. Meetings will take place every Wednesday from 3:00 to 3:45 thru April 2nd if not cancelled beforehand.
Girls Golf - Tryouts for girls golf will take place tomorrow, Thursday, February 16th. Tryouts will take place behind the school on the athletic field and will last until 4:30. You must have proof of insurance and completed/updated physical.
BASEBALL TRYOUTS – Baseball tryouts will be on Thursday and Friday, February16th and 17th from 3:30-5:30 pm at Swinson Park.
SOFTBALL TRYOUTS – Softball tryouts for 7th & 8th grade girls will begin Thursday, February 16th and on Friday, February 17th from 3:15-5:00 pm on the field behind MCMS.
You must have on hand your current grades, physical and proof of insurance before you try out. All girls trying out for softball are reminded that rides must be ready to pick them up by 5:15pm.
Spring Photos – Individual Spring photos will be taking on Thursday, Feb. 23 during your scheduled lunch period. Please bring your picture order form and payment on the day on the day pictures are taken. Pictures can be pre-ordered online at payments.lifetouch.com
Sport Picture Day – Sports pictures will also be taken on Thursday, February 23rd after school for the following teams:
Girl's basketball 3:15
Boy's basketball 3:30
Wrestling 3:45
Wrestling News - The Conference Wrestling Tournament is today, Wednesday at Broad Creek. Many of your MCMS wrestlers are top seeds and we are poised to knock Broad Creek off of their pedestal and bring home a first place team trophy FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MCMS HISTORY!
Please dismiss the MCMS wrestling team and managers tomorrow @ 1:20pm for our Conference Tournament at Broad Creek.
Weigh-ins start at 2:00 with a coach's meeting afterward. Wrestling begins at 3:30 (probably closer to 3:45) and should last about 3 hours. Quite a few of our guys should receive medals so come out and support our team if you have the time.
Media Mania News …. Don’t get caught without a BOOK!
Battle of the Books –The Battle of the Books practices on Thursday this week in room 27 until 4:30. Members need to bring permission slips and $15 to cover t-shirt and field trip expenses. Money and permission slips need to be turned in by this Thursday, 2-16.
Battle of the Books competition is on Friday, February 24 at West Carteret High School.
Newport Girls Softball – Come and Join the FUN!
How: Registration will be held Friday nights from 5-7 pm and Saturdays from 2-4 pm at the Newport Girls Softball Fields throughout the month of February (Behind NES)
Age: Open to all girls ages 5-18
Cost: $50.00 per Child
COME SIGN UP AND JOIN IN THE FUN THIS SEASON WITH NEWPORT GIRLS SOFTBALL!
You may pick up the informational flyer during your lunch time in the cafeteria!
*2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy –
The 2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy applications for all rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grader
are now in the front office of our school and you can also get copies of the application on line at www.carteretcountyschools.org.
Tuition is $185.00; however, a number of partial scholarships are available.
Please help us fill the Marine Science Academy with students ready for an exciting, enriching week.
Applications are due by April 27th, 2012.
*Summer Middle School Engineering Camp –
The NC State College of Engineering and Craven Community College will offer an exciting, weeklong summer day camp this June 25 – June 29 for middle school students (rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders) at Havelock campus of Craven Community College.
Cost for the camp is $250 per student. Scholarships may be available for students with demonstrated financial need.
The application process will be open until April 17. To apply, go to www.engr.ncsu.edu/mes and follow the “Explore” link for the Havelock Middle School Camp.
For more information, contact Bill Fortney or Susan Lloyd at (252) 444-3357 or wbfortne@ncsu.edu .
E-Grades - Parents should visit the school website to learn how to access their student's grades.
* Please view the Parent Tools page for directions on how to access student grades."
Lost and Found Items – Parents, there is now a link on the MCMS web page that allows you to check “Lost and Found” items that have been collected. We encourage you to collect your valuable items before we donate to charity organizations. The lost and found list is updated each Friday.
Box Tops for Education – Box Tops is all about the difference 1 can make. This year our goal is to raise money for materials and programs to benefit our students.
The next collection will be in February, so keep clipping those Box tops and Thank you!
Here are three easy, ways to help:
1. Clip – Clip the Box Tops from hundreds of participation products and send them to school. Each one is worth 10 cents when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education
Shop Online – Shop at your favorite stores through the Box Tops Marketplace (boxtops4education.com/marketplace). Up to 15 eBoxTops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases is automatically donated to our school, at no additional cost to you. Plus you’ll get exclusive Box Tops deal and discounts!
2. Read – Buy books online through Reading Room, a partnership between Box Tops and Barnes and Noble. Our school receives up to 6 eBox Tops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases.
3. Sign up – It’s easy and free. Sign up to support our school at boxtops4education.com
• See how much our school is earning with Box Tops
• Enter online promotions for chances to win Bonus Box Tops and other prizes
• Print money-saving coupons for your favorite Box Tops brands
• Make mealtime easier with family-pleasing recipes
You can also sign up for Box Tops email newsletters that will keep you updated on the program, and for Marketplace newsletter with Box Tops members-only deals and discounts.
Follow our Blog – We encourage you to become a Follower of our blog to receive our Town Crier News through your email. To do this, please click on the Town Crier Blog on the left side of Morehead Middle’s Blog page. The Town Crier School News will pop up. Click on the Follower button located at the bottom of our school calendar. It will take you to a screen where you sign into an account listed or you can create a Google account to automatically receive daily updates. Fill out the necessary information. Join us! Keep in touch with what is happening daily at MCMS!
Have a Great Day!
February 15, 2012
Together this will be a prosperous 2011-2012 School Year!
Rachel’s Challenge Thought for the Week! – “He who is devoid of the power to forgive, is devoid of the power to love.”
*Rachel's Challenge will meet each Friday during AC and Lunch.
Check out www.rachelschallenge.org
Athletic Booster Club Meeting – We will have an Athletic Booster meeting on Monday, Feb. 27 @ 6:00
PM in cafe lobby.
BoxTops for Education - Friday, February 24th will be the last collection of BoxTops for the current school year. The MCMS will provide breakfast for the top homeroom class. The individual student bringing in the most BoxTops will also be rewarded with a special treat. Collecting BoxTops is a simple way to raise funds and we encourage all families to participate.
Yearbook Meeting - There will be no yearbook meeting this week.
8th Grade Band - All 8th Grade BAND students are reminded of our combined rehearsal today, during their ENCORES 1 and 2.
Quiz Bowl News – Quiz Bowl is canceled today. We will have Quiz Bowl next Wednesday at normal time. Meetings will take place every Wednesday from 3:00 to 3:45 thru April 2nd if not cancelled beforehand.
Girls Golf - Tryouts for girls golf will take place tomorrow, Thursday, February 16th. Tryouts will take place behind the school on the athletic field and will last until 4:30. You must have proof of insurance and completed/updated physical.
BASEBALL TRYOUTS – Baseball tryouts will be on Thursday and Friday, February16th and 17th from 3:30-5:30 pm at Swinson Park.
SOFTBALL TRYOUTS – Softball tryouts for 7th & 8th grade girls will begin Thursday, February 16th and on Friday, February 17th from 3:15-5:00 pm on the field behind MCMS.
You must have on hand your current grades, physical and proof of insurance before you try out. All girls trying out for softball are reminded that rides must be ready to pick them up by 5:15pm.
Spring Photos – Individual Spring photos will be taking on Thursday, Feb. 23 during your scheduled lunch period. Please bring your picture order form and payment on the day on the day pictures are taken. Pictures can be pre-ordered online at payments.lifetouch.com
Sport Picture Day – Sports pictures will also be taken on Thursday, February 23rd after school for the following teams:
Girl's basketball 3:15
Boy's basketball 3:30
Wrestling 3:45
Wrestling News - The Conference Wrestling Tournament is today, Wednesday at Broad Creek. Many of your MCMS wrestlers are top seeds and we are poised to knock Broad Creek off of their pedestal and bring home a first place team trophy FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MCMS HISTORY!
Please dismiss the MCMS wrestling team and managers tomorrow @ 1:20pm for our Conference Tournament at Broad Creek.
Weigh-ins start at 2:00 with a coach's meeting afterward. Wrestling begins at 3:30 (probably closer to 3:45) and should last about 3 hours. Quite a few of our guys should receive medals so come out and support our team if you have the time.
Media Mania News …. Don’t get caught without a BOOK!
Battle of the Books –The Battle of the Books practices on Thursday this week in room 27 until 4:30. Members need to bring permission slips and $15 to cover t-shirt and field trip expenses. Money and permission slips need to be turned in by this Thursday, 2-16.
Battle of the Books competition is on Friday, February 24 at West Carteret High School.
Newport Girls Softball – Come and Join the FUN!
How: Registration will be held Friday nights from 5-7 pm and Saturdays from 2-4 pm at the Newport Girls Softball Fields throughout the month of February (Behind NES)
Age: Open to all girls ages 5-18
Cost: $50.00 per Child
COME SIGN UP AND JOIN IN THE FUN THIS SEASON WITH NEWPORT GIRLS SOFTBALL!
You may pick up the informational flyer during your lunch time in the cafeteria!
*2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy –
The 2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy applications for all rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grader
are now in the front office of our school and you can also get copies of the application on line at www.carteretcountyschools.org.
Tuition is $185.00; however, a number of partial scholarships are available.
Please help us fill the Marine Science Academy with students ready for an exciting, enriching week.
Applications are due by April 27th, 2012.
*Summer Middle School Engineering Camp –
The NC State College of Engineering and Craven Community College will offer an exciting, weeklong summer day camp this June 25 – June 29 for middle school students (rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders) at Havelock campus of Craven Community College.
Cost for the camp is $250 per student. Scholarships may be available for students with demonstrated financial need.
The application process will be open until April 17. To apply, go to www.engr.ncsu.edu/mes and follow the “Explore” link for the Havelock Middle School Camp.
For more information, contact Bill Fortney or Susan Lloyd at (252) 444-3357 or wbfortne@ncsu.edu .
E-Grades - Parents should visit the school website to learn how to access their student's grades.
* Please view the Parent Tools page for directions on how to access student grades."
Lost and Found Items – Parents, there is now a link on the MCMS web page that allows you to check “Lost and Found” items that have been collected. We encourage you to collect your valuable items before we donate to charity organizations. The lost and found list is updated each Friday.
Box Tops for Education – Box Tops is all about the difference 1 can make. This year our goal is to raise money for materials and programs to benefit our students.
The next collection will be in February, so keep clipping those Box tops and Thank you!
Here are three easy, ways to help:
1. Clip – Clip the Box Tops from hundreds of participation products and send them to school. Each one is worth 10 cents when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education
Shop Online – Shop at your favorite stores through the Box Tops Marketplace (boxtops4education.com/marketplace). Up to 15 eBoxTops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases is automatically donated to our school, at no additional cost to you. Plus you’ll get exclusive Box Tops deal and discounts!
2. Read – Buy books online through Reading Room, a partnership between Box Tops and Barnes and Noble. Our school receives up to 6 eBox Tops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases.
3. Sign up – It’s easy and free. Sign up to support our school at boxtops4education.com
• See how much our school is earning with Box Tops
• Enter online promotions for chances to win Bonus Box Tops and other prizes
• Print money-saving coupons for your favorite Box Tops brands
• Make mealtime easier with family-pleasing recipes
You can also sign up for Box Tops email newsletters that will keep you updated on the program, and for Marketplace newsletter with Box Tops members-only deals and discounts.
Follow our Blog – We encourage you to become a Follower of our blog to receive our Town Crier News through your email. To do this, please click on the Town Crier Blog on the left side of Morehead Middle’s Blog page. The Town Crier School News will pop up. Click on the Follower button located at the bottom of our school calendar. It will take you to a screen where you sign into an account listed or you can create a Google account to automatically receive daily updates. Fill out the necessary information. Join us! Keep in touch with what is happening daily at MCMS!
Have a Great Day!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Town Crier on Tuesday, February 14, 2012.
Happy Tuesday!
February 14, 2012 - Happy Valentine’s Day!
Together this will be a prosperous 2011-2012 School Year!
Rachel’s Challenge Thought for the Week! – “He who is devoid of the power to forgive, is devoid of the power to love.”
*Rachel's Challenge will meet each Friday during AC and Lunch.
Check out www.rachelschallenge.org
Athletic Booster Club Meeting – We will have an Athletic Booster meeting on Monday, Feb. 27 @ 6:00
PM in cafe lobby.
PTO MEETING - Our next PTO meeting today, Tuesday, February 14th at 8:15AM.
Proctors Needed - Proctors are needed to assist with Access Testing. Please contact Lori McNeil or one of the counselors at 726-1126 if you are free and available on this date. We would love to have you. We would be grateful for your time on Wednesday, February 15, from 9-10:30am.
BoxTops for Education - Friday, February 24th will be the last collection of BoxTops for the current school year. The MCMS will provide breakfast for the top homeroom class. The individual student bringing in the most BoxTops will also be rewarded with a special treat. Collecting BoxTops is a simple way to raise funds and we encourage all families to participate.
Quiz Bowl News – Meetings will take place every Wednesday from 3:00 to 3:45 thru April 2nd if not cancelled beforehand.
Girls Golf - Tryouts for girls golf will take place on Thursday, February 16th. Tryouts will take place behind the school on the athletic field and will last until 4:30. You must have proof of insurance and completed/updated physical.
Baseball/Softball Skill Sessions – Baseball/Softball skill sessions will be again today, Tuesday, February 14th from 3:30-5:00 on our Soccer Field. The skill sessions will be open to everyone (all grades, boys and girls) interested in improving their baseball/softball skills.
Baseball/Softball gloves and tennis shoes are required.
BASEBALL TRYOUTS – Baseball tryouts will be on Thursday and Friday, February16th and 17th from 3:30-5:30 pm at Swinson Park.
SOFTBALL TRYOUTS – Softball tryouts for 7th & 8th grade girls will begin Thursday, February 16th and on Friday, February 17th from 3:15-5:00 pm on the field behind MCMS.
You must have on hand your current grades, physical and proof of insurance before you try out. All girls trying out for softball are reminded that rides must be ready to pick them up by 5:15pm.
PTO Candy Gram’s for Valentine’s Day – All candy grams will be delivered during homeroom today, Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14th.
*Morehead City Middle (726-1126): Deliveries from outside of school will be held in the office until the end of the day. No deliveries allowed on buses – parents must pick up at the end of the day.
Spring Photos – Individual Spring photos will be taking on Thursday, Feb. 23 during your scheduled lunch period. Please bring your picture order form and payment on the day on the day pictures are taken. Pictures can be pre-ordered online at payments.lifetouch.com
Sport Picture Day – Sports pictures will also be taken on Thursday, February 23rd after school for the following teams:
Girl's basketball 3:15
Boy's basketball 3:30
Wrestling 3:45
Wrestling News - The extremely prepared MCMS Minuteman Wrestlers were once again victorious against the Eagles of Newport. With a score of 42 -18 our boys finished out the regular season strong.
Congratulations to the following wrestlers who won matches last night. Malique Johnson (won two matches), Patrick Edge (won two matches), Ruffin Mancuso, Hunter Newman, Tony Sharpe, Will Newbern (won two matches), Brooks Holmes, and Teddy Teague.
Our next event is the Conference Tournament tomorrow, Wednesday at Broad Creek. Many of your MCMS wrestlers are top seeds and we are poised to knock Broad Creek off of their pedestal and bring home a first place team trophy FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MCMS HISTORY!
Please dismiss the MCMS wrestling team and managers tomorrow @ 1:20pm for our Conference Tournament at Broad Creek.
Weigh-ins start at 2:00 with a coach's meeting afterward. Wrestling begins at 3:30 (probably closer to 3:45) and should last about 3 hours. Quite a few of our guys should receive medals so come out and support our team if you have the time.
Basketball Games – The boy's basketball team finished up the season with a win over Down East last night. It was a balanced attack with everyone getting involved in the attack. Coach Smith would like to thank all of the boys for a great season and especially thank his two year players Daniel Fischler, Fred Horne, Rodney Mitchell, and Nathan Windley for a great career.
The girl’s basketball team traveled to Atlantic last night to battle the down east dolphins. The girls fought hard and played some tenacious defense against down east for four quarters. They were short of the win but really gave those down east girls a run for their money. The lady minutemen worked extremely hard this season and have truly learned the meaning of hard work and embodying the spirit of team. Coach Schopfel would like to thank the players for a wonderful season!
Media Mania News …. Don’t get caught without a BOOK!
Battle of the Books –The Battle of the Books practices on Thursday this week in room 27 until 4:30. Members need to bring permission slips and $15 to cover t-shirt and field trip expenses. Money and permission slips need to be turned in by this Thursday, 2-16.
Battle of the Books competition is on Friday, February 24 at West Carteret High School.
Newport Girls Softball – Come and Join the FUN!
How: Registration will be held Friday nights from 5-7 pm and Saturdays from 2-4 pm at the Newport Girls Softball Fields throughout the month of February (Behind NES)
Age: Open to all girls ages 5-18
Cost: $50.00 per Child
COME SIGN UP AND JOIN IN THE FUN THIS SEASON WITH NEWPORT GIRLS SOFTBALL!
You may pick up the informational flyer during your lunch time in the cafeteria!
*2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy –
The 2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy applications for all rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grader
are now in the front office of our school and you can also get copies of the application on line at www.carteretcountyschools.org.
Tuition is $185.00; however, a number of partial scholarships are available.
Please help us fill the Marine Science Academy with students ready for an exciting, enriching week.
Applications are due by April 27th, 2012.
*Summer Middle School Engineering Camp –
The NC State College of Engineering and Craven Community College will offer an exciting, weeklong summer day camp this June 25 – June 29 for middle school students (rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders) at Havelock campus of Craven Community College.
Cost for the camp is $250 per student. Scholarships may be available for students with demonstrated financial need.
The application process will be open until April 17. To apply, go to www.engr.ncsu.edu/mes and follow the “Explore” link for the Havelock Middle School Camp.
For more information, contact Bill Fortney or Susan Lloyd at (252) 444-3357 or wbfortne@ncsu.edu .
E-Grades - Parents should visit the school website to learn how to access their student's grades.
* Please view the Parent Tools page for directions on how to access student grades."
Lost and Found Items – Parents, there is now a link on the MCMS web page that allows you to check “Lost and Found” items that have been collected. We encourage you to collect your valuable items before we donate to charity organizations. The lost and found list is updated each Friday.
Box Tops for Education – Box Tops is all about the difference 1 can make. This year our goal is to raise money for materials and programs to benefit our students.
The next collection will be in February, so keep clipping those Box tops and Thank you!
Here are three easy, ways to help:
1. Clip – Clip the Box Tops from hundreds of participation products and send them to school. Each one is worth 10 cents when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education
Shop Online – Shop at your favorite stores through the Box Tops Marketplace (boxtops4education.com/marketplace). Up to 15 eBoxTops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases is automatically donated to our school, at no additional cost to you. Plus you’ll get exclusive Box Tops deal and discounts!
2. Read – Buy books online through Reading Room, a partnership between Box Tops and Barnes and Noble. Our school receives up to 6 eBox Tops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases.
3. Sign up – It’s easy and free. Sign up to support our school at boxtops4education.com
• See how much our school is earning with Box Tops
• Enter online promotions for chances to win Bonus Box Tops and other prizes
• Print money-saving coupons for your favorite Box Tops brands
• Make mealtime easier with family-pleasing recipes
You can also sign up for Box Tops email newsletters that will keep you updated on the program, and for Marketplace newsletter with Box Tops members-only deals and discounts.
Follow our Blog – We encourage you to become a Follower of our blog to receive our Town Crier News through your email. To do this, please click on the Town Crier Blog on the left side of Morehead Middle’s Blog page. The Town Crier School News will pop up. Click on the Follower button located at the bottom of our school calendar. It will take you to a screen where you sign into an account listed or you can create a Google account to automatically receive daily updates. Fill out the necessary information. Join us! Keep in touch with what is happening daily at MCMS!
Have a Great Day!
February 14, 2012 - Happy Valentine’s Day!
Together this will be a prosperous 2011-2012 School Year!
Rachel’s Challenge Thought for the Week! – “He who is devoid of the power to forgive, is devoid of the power to love.”
*Rachel's Challenge will meet each Friday during AC and Lunch.
Check out www.rachelschallenge.org
Athletic Booster Club Meeting – We will have an Athletic Booster meeting on Monday, Feb. 27 @ 6:00
PM in cafe lobby.
PTO MEETING - Our next PTO meeting today, Tuesday, February 14th at 8:15AM.
Proctors Needed - Proctors are needed to assist with Access Testing. Please contact Lori McNeil or one of the counselors at 726-1126 if you are free and available on this date. We would love to have you. We would be grateful for your time on Wednesday, February 15, from 9-10:30am.
BoxTops for Education - Friday, February 24th will be the last collection of BoxTops for the current school year. The MCMS will provide breakfast for the top homeroom class. The individual student bringing in the most BoxTops will also be rewarded with a special treat. Collecting BoxTops is a simple way to raise funds and we encourage all families to participate.
Quiz Bowl News – Meetings will take place every Wednesday from 3:00 to 3:45 thru April 2nd if not cancelled beforehand.
Girls Golf - Tryouts for girls golf will take place on Thursday, February 16th. Tryouts will take place behind the school on the athletic field and will last until 4:30. You must have proof of insurance and completed/updated physical.
Baseball/Softball Skill Sessions – Baseball/Softball skill sessions will be again today, Tuesday, February 14th from 3:30-5:00 on our Soccer Field. The skill sessions will be open to everyone (all grades, boys and girls) interested in improving their baseball/softball skills.
Baseball/Softball gloves and tennis shoes are required.
BASEBALL TRYOUTS – Baseball tryouts will be on Thursday and Friday, February16th and 17th from 3:30-5:30 pm at Swinson Park.
SOFTBALL TRYOUTS – Softball tryouts for 7th & 8th grade girls will begin Thursday, February 16th and on Friday, February 17th from 3:15-5:00 pm on the field behind MCMS.
You must have on hand your current grades, physical and proof of insurance before you try out. All girls trying out for softball are reminded that rides must be ready to pick them up by 5:15pm.
PTO Candy Gram’s for Valentine’s Day – All candy grams will be delivered during homeroom today, Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14th.
*Morehead City Middle (726-1126): Deliveries from outside of school will be held in the office until the end of the day. No deliveries allowed on buses – parents must pick up at the end of the day.
Spring Photos – Individual Spring photos will be taking on Thursday, Feb. 23 during your scheduled lunch period. Please bring your picture order form and payment on the day on the day pictures are taken. Pictures can be pre-ordered online at payments.lifetouch.com
Sport Picture Day – Sports pictures will also be taken on Thursday, February 23rd after school for the following teams:
Girl's basketball 3:15
Boy's basketball 3:30
Wrestling 3:45
Wrestling News - The extremely prepared MCMS Minuteman Wrestlers were once again victorious against the Eagles of Newport. With a score of 42 -18 our boys finished out the regular season strong.
Congratulations to the following wrestlers who won matches last night. Malique Johnson (won two matches), Patrick Edge (won two matches), Ruffin Mancuso, Hunter Newman, Tony Sharpe, Will Newbern (won two matches), Brooks Holmes, and Teddy Teague.
Our next event is the Conference Tournament tomorrow, Wednesday at Broad Creek. Many of your MCMS wrestlers are top seeds and we are poised to knock Broad Creek off of their pedestal and bring home a first place team trophy FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MCMS HISTORY!
Please dismiss the MCMS wrestling team and managers tomorrow @ 1:20pm for our Conference Tournament at Broad Creek.
Weigh-ins start at 2:00 with a coach's meeting afterward. Wrestling begins at 3:30 (probably closer to 3:45) and should last about 3 hours. Quite a few of our guys should receive medals so come out and support our team if you have the time.
Basketball Games – The boy's basketball team finished up the season with a win over Down East last night. It was a balanced attack with everyone getting involved in the attack. Coach Smith would like to thank all of the boys for a great season and especially thank his two year players Daniel Fischler, Fred Horne, Rodney Mitchell, and Nathan Windley for a great career.
The girl’s basketball team traveled to Atlantic last night to battle the down east dolphins. The girls fought hard and played some tenacious defense against down east for four quarters. They were short of the win but really gave those down east girls a run for their money. The lady minutemen worked extremely hard this season and have truly learned the meaning of hard work and embodying the spirit of team. Coach Schopfel would like to thank the players for a wonderful season!
Media Mania News …. Don’t get caught without a BOOK!
Battle of the Books –The Battle of the Books practices on Thursday this week in room 27 until 4:30. Members need to bring permission slips and $15 to cover t-shirt and field trip expenses. Money and permission slips need to be turned in by this Thursday, 2-16.
Battle of the Books competition is on Friday, February 24 at West Carteret High School.
Newport Girls Softball – Come and Join the FUN!
How: Registration will be held Friday nights from 5-7 pm and Saturdays from 2-4 pm at the Newport Girls Softball Fields throughout the month of February (Behind NES)
Age: Open to all girls ages 5-18
Cost: $50.00 per Child
COME SIGN UP AND JOIN IN THE FUN THIS SEASON WITH NEWPORT GIRLS SOFTBALL!
You may pick up the informational flyer during your lunch time in the cafeteria!
*2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy –
The 2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy applications for all rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grader
are now in the front office of our school and you can also get copies of the application on line at www.carteretcountyschools.org.
Tuition is $185.00; however, a number of partial scholarships are available.
Please help us fill the Marine Science Academy with students ready for an exciting, enriching week.
Applications are due by April 27th, 2012.
*Summer Middle School Engineering Camp –
The NC State College of Engineering and Craven Community College will offer an exciting, weeklong summer day camp this June 25 – June 29 for middle school students (rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders) at Havelock campus of Craven Community College.
Cost for the camp is $250 per student. Scholarships may be available for students with demonstrated financial need.
The application process will be open until April 17. To apply, go to www.engr.ncsu.edu/mes and follow the “Explore” link for the Havelock Middle School Camp.
For more information, contact Bill Fortney or Susan Lloyd at (252) 444-3357 or wbfortne@ncsu.edu .
E-Grades - Parents should visit the school website to learn how to access their student's grades.
* Please view the Parent Tools page for directions on how to access student grades."
Lost and Found Items – Parents, there is now a link on the MCMS web page that allows you to check “Lost and Found” items that have been collected. We encourage you to collect your valuable items before we donate to charity organizations. The lost and found list is updated each Friday.
Box Tops for Education – Box Tops is all about the difference 1 can make. This year our goal is to raise money for materials and programs to benefit our students.
The next collection will be in February, so keep clipping those Box tops and Thank you!
Here are three easy, ways to help:
1. Clip – Clip the Box Tops from hundreds of participation products and send them to school. Each one is worth 10 cents when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education
Shop Online – Shop at your favorite stores through the Box Tops Marketplace (boxtops4education.com/marketplace). Up to 15 eBoxTops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases is automatically donated to our school, at no additional cost to you. Plus you’ll get exclusive Box Tops deal and discounts!
2. Read – Buy books online through Reading Room, a partnership between Box Tops and Barnes and Noble. Our school receives up to 6 eBox Tops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases.
3. Sign up – It’s easy and free. Sign up to support our school at boxtops4education.com
• See how much our school is earning with Box Tops
• Enter online promotions for chances to win Bonus Box Tops and other prizes
• Print money-saving coupons for your favorite Box Tops brands
• Make mealtime easier with family-pleasing recipes
You can also sign up for Box Tops email newsletters that will keep you updated on the program, and for Marketplace newsletter with Box Tops members-only deals and discounts.
Follow our Blog – We encourage you to become a Follower of our blog to receive our Town Crier News through your email. To do this, please click on the Town Crier Blog on the left side of Morehead Middle’s Blog page. The Town Crier School News will pop up. Click on the Follower button located at the bottom of our school calendar. It will take you to a screen where you sign into an account listed or you can create a Google account to automatically receive daily updates. Fill out the necessary information. Join us! Keep in touch with what is happening daily at MCMS!
Have a Great Day!
Monday, February 13, 2012
Happy Monday!
February 13, 2012
Together this will be a prosperous 2011-2012 School Year!
Rachel’s Challenge Thought for the Week! – “He who is devoid of the power to forgive, is devoid of the power to love.”
*Rachel's Challenge will meet each Friday during AC and Lunch.
Check out www.rachelschallenge.org
Athletic Booster Club Meeting – We will have an Athletic Booster meeting on Monday, Feb. 27 @ 6:00
PM in cafe lobby.
PTO MEETING - Our next PTO meeting will tomorrow, Tuesday, February 14th at 8:15AM.
Proctors Needed - Proctors are needed to assist with Access Testing beginning February 8th through February 24th. Please contact Lori McNeil or one of the counselors at 726-1126 if you are free and available on any of those dates. We would love to have you. We would be grateful for your time:
February 13: 10-11:30am
February 14: 8-9:30am
February 15: 9-10:30am
February 16: 1-2:30pm
BoxTops for Education - Friday, February 24th will be the last collection of BoxTops for the current school year. The MCMS will provide breakfast for the top homeroom class. The individual student bringing in the most BoxTops will also be rewarded with a special treat. Collecting BoxTops is a simple way to raise funds and we encourage all families to participate.
Quiz Bowl News – Meetings will take place every Wednesday from 3:00 to 3:45 thru April 2nd if not cancelled beforehand.
Girls Golf - Tryouts for girls golf will take place on Thursday, February 16th. Tryouts will take place behind the school on the athletic field and will last until 4:30. You must have proof of insurance and completed/updated physical.
Baseball/Softball Skill Sessions – Baseball/Softball skill sessions will begin today, Monday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 14th from 3:30-5:00 on our Soccer Field. The skill sessions will be open to everyone (all grades, boys and girls) interested in improving their baseball/softball skills.
Baseball/Softball gloves and tennis shoes are required.
BASEBALL TRYOUTS – Baseball tryouts will begin on Thursday and Friday, February16th and 17th from 3:30-5:30 pm at Swinson Park.
SOFTBALL TRYOUTS – Softball tryouts for 7th & 8th grade girls will begin Thursday, February 16th and on Friday, February 17th from 3:15-5:00 pm on the field behind MCMS.
You must have on hand your current grades, physical and proof of insurance before you try out.
PTO Candy Gram’s for Valentine’s Day – All candy grams will be delivered during homeroom tomorrow, Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14th.
*Morehead City Middle (726-1126): Deliveries from outside of school will be held in the office until the end of the day. No deliveries allowed on buses – parents must pick up at the end of the day.
Spring Photos – Individual Spring photos will be taking on Thursday, Feb. 23 during your scheduled lunch period. Please bring your picture order form and payment on the day on the day pictures are taken. Pictures can be pre-ordered online at payments.lifetouch.com
Sport Picture Day – Sports pictures will also be taken on Thursday, February 23rd after school for the following teams:
Girl's basketball 3:15
Boy's basketball 3:30
Wrestling 3:45
Wrestling News - Our next wrestling match will be today, Monday, February 13, 2012 right here at MCMS. Come out and make more noise!
Basketball Games –The last game of the season is today, Monday @ Down East. All student-athletes and managers will be leaving at 2 pm to go to Atlantic
Media Mania News …. Don’t get caught without a BOOK!
Battle of the Books – BOB battled on Thursday with an 84% proficiency correct response rate. Team B defeated Team A by 10 points. The BOB members received information letters concerning the competition and including field trip permission forms. Katelyn Styron was our on-line BOB Coach winner. Mackynzie Smith-Wolf, Jessica Phillips, and Burke Lewis still dominate our on-line BOB coach system. Other members are strongly encouraged to use this practice system as we are 11 days away from competition. Go BOB Minutemen!
Battle of the Books competition is on Friday, February 24 at West Carteret High School.
Newport Girls Softball – Come and Join the FUN!
How: Registration will be held Friday nights from 5-7 pm and Saturdays from 2-4 pm at the Newport Girls Softball Fields throughout the month of February (Behind NES)
Age: Open to all girls ages 5-18
Cost: $50.00 per Child
COME SIGN UP AND JOIN IN THE FUN THIS SEASON WITH NEWPORT GIRLS SOFTBALL!
You may pick up the informational flyer during your lunch time in the cafeteria!
*2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy –
The 2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy applications for all rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grader
are now in the front office of our school and you can also get copies of the application on line at www.carteretcountyschools.org.
Tuition is $185.00; however, a number of partial scholarships are available.
Please help us fill the Marine Science Academy with students ready for an exciting, enriching week.
Applications are due by April 27th, 2012.
*Summer Middle School Engineering Camp –
The NC State College of Engineering and Craven Community College will offer an exciting, weeklong summer day camp this June 25 – June 29 for middle school students (rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders) at Havelock campus of Craven Community College.
Cost for the camp is $250 per student. Scholarships may be available for students with demonstrated financial need.
The application process will be open until April 17. To apply, go to www.engr.ncsu.edu/mes and follow the “Explore” link for the Havelock Middle School Camp.
For more information, contact Bill Fortney or Susan Lloyd at (252) 444-3357 or wbfortne@ncsu.edu .
E-Grades - Parents should visit the school website to learn how to access their student's grades.
* Please view the Parent Tools page for directions on how to access student grades."
Lost and Found Items – Parents, there is now a link on the MCMS web page that allows you to check “Lost and Found” items that have been collected. We encourage you to collect your valuable items before we donate to charity organizations. The lost and found list is updated each Friday.
Box Tops for Education – Box Tops is all about the difference 1 can make. This year our goal is to raise money for materials and programs to benefit our students.
The next collection will be in February, so keep clipping those Box tops and Thank you!
Here are three easy, ways to help:
1. Clip – Clip the Box Tops from hundreds of participation products and send them to school. Each one is worth 10 cents when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education
Shop Online – Shop at your favorite stores through the Box Tops Marketplace (boxtops4education.com/marketplace). Up to 15 eBoxTops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases is automatically donated to our school, at no additional cost to you. Plus you’ll get exclusive Box Tops deal and discounts!
2. Read – Buy books online through Reading Room, a partnership between Box Tops and Barnes and Noble. Our school receives up to 6 eBox Tops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases.
3. Sign up – It’s easy and free. Sign up to support our school at boxtops4education.com
• See how much our school is earning with Box Tops
• Enter online promotions for chances to win Bonus Box Tops and other prizes
• Print money-saving coupons for your favorite Box Tops brands
• Make mealtime easier with family-pleasing recipes
You can also sign up for Box Tops email newsletters that will keep you updated on the program, and for Marketplace newsletter with Box Tops members-only deals and discounts.
Follow our Blog – We encourage you to become a Follower of our blog to receive our Town Crier News through your email. To do this, please click on the Town Crier Blog on the left side of Morehead Middle’s Blog page. The Town Crier School News will pop up. Click on the Follower button located at the bottom of our school calendar. It will take you to a screen where you sign into an account listed or you can create a Google account to automatically receive daily updates. Fill out the necessary information. Join us! Keep in touch with what is happening daily at MCMS!
Have a Great Day!
February 13, 2012
Together this will be a prosperous 2011-2012 School Year!
Rachel’s Challenge Thought for the Week! – “He who is devoid of the power to forgive, is devoid of the power to love.”
*Rachel's Challenge will meet each Friday during AC and Lunch.
Check out www.rachelschallenge.org
Athletic Booster Club Meeting – We will have an Athletic Booster meeting on Monday, Feb. 27 @ 6:00
PM in cafe lobby.
PTO MEETING - Our next PTO meeting will tomorrow, Tuesday, February 14th at 8:15AM.
Proctors Needed - Proctors are needed to assist with Access Testing beginning February 8th through February 24th. Please contact Lori McNeil or one of the counselors at 726-1126 if you are free and available on any of those dates. We would love to have you. We would be grateful for your time:
February 13: 10-11:30am
February 14: 8-9:30am
February 15: 9-10:30am
February 16: 1-2:30pm
BoxTops for Education - Friday, February 24th will be the last collection of BoxTops for the current school year. The MCMS will provide breakfast for the top homeroom class. The individual student bringing in the most BoxTops will also be rewarded with a special treat. Collecting BoxTops is a simple way to raise funds and we encourage all families to participate.
Quiz Bowl News – Meetings will take place every Wednesday from 3:00 to 3:45 thru April 2nd if not cancelled beforehand.
Girls Golf - Tryouts for girls golf will take place on Thursday, February 16th. Tryouts will take place behind the school on the athletic field and will last until 4:30. You must have proof of insurance and completed/updated physical.
Baseball/Softball Skill Sessions – Baseball/Softball skill sessions will begin today, Monday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 14th from 3:30-5:00 on our Soccer Field. The skill sessions will be open to everyone (all grades, boys and girls) interested in improving their baseball/softball skills.
Baseball/Softball gloves and tennis shoes are required.
BASEBALL TRYOUTS – Baseball tryouts will begin on Thursday and Friday, February16th and 17th from 3:30-5:30 pm at Swinson Park.
SOFTBALL TRYOUTS – Softball tryouts for 7th & 8th grade girls will begin Thursday, February 16th and on Friday, February 17th from 3:15-5:00 pm on the field behind MCMS.
You must have on hand your current grades, physical and proof of insurance before you try out.
PTO Candy Gram’s for Valentine’s Day – All candy grams will be delivered during homeroom tomorrow, Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14th.
*Morehead City Middle (726-1126): Deliveries from outside of school will be held in the office until the end of the day. No deliveries allowed on buses – parents must pick up at the end of the day.
Spring Photos – Individual Spring photos will be taking on Thursday, Feb. 23 during your scheduled lunch period. Please bring your picture order form and payment on the day on the day pictures are taken. Pictures can be pre-ordered online at payments.lifetouch.com
Sport Picture Day – Sports pictures will also be taken on Thursday, February 23rd after school for the following teams:
Girl's basketball 3:15
Boy's basketball 3:30
Wrestling 3:45
Wrestling News - Our next wrestling match will be today, Monday, February 13, 2012 right here at MCMS. Come out and make more noise!
Basketball Games –The last game of the season is today, Monday @ Down East. All student-athletes and managers will be leaving at 2 pm to go to Atlantic
Media Mania News …. Don’t get caught without a BOOK!
Battle of the Books – BOB battled on Thursday with an 84% proficiency correct response rate. Team B defeated Team A by 10 points. The BOB members received information letters concerning the competition and including field trip permission forms. Katelyn Styron was our on-line BOB Coach winner. Mackynzie Smith-Wolf, Jessica Phillips, and Burke Lewis still dominate our on-line BOB coach system. Other members are strongly encouraged to use this practice system as we are 11 days away from competition. Go BOB Minutemen!
Battle of the Books competition is on Friday, February 24 at West Carteret High School.
Newport Girls Softball – Come and Join the FUN!
How: Registration will be held Friday nights from 5-7 pm and Saturdays from 2-4 pm at the Newport Girls Softball Fields throughout the month of February (Behind NES)
Age: Open to all girls ages 5-18
Cost: $50.00 per Child
COME SIGN UP AND JOIN IN THE FUN THIS SEASON WITH NEWPORT GIRLS SOFTBALL!
You may pick up the informational flyer during your lunch time in the cafeteria!
*2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy –
The 2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy applications for all rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grader
are now in the front office of our school and you can also get copies of the application on line at www.carteretcountyschools.org.
Tuition is $185.00; however, a number of partial scholarships are available.
Please help us fill the Marine Science Academy with students ready for an exciting, enriching week.
Applications are due by April 27th, 2012.
*Summer Middle School Engineering Camp –
The NC State College of Engineering and Craven Community College will offer an exciting, weeklong summer day camp this June 25 – June 29 for middle school students (rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders) at Havelock campus of Craven Community College.
Cost for the camp is $250 per student. Scholarships may be available for students with demonstrated financial need.
The application process will be open until April 17. To apply, go to www.engr.ncsu.edu/mes and follow the “Explore” link for the Havelock Middle School Camp.
For more information, contact Bill Fortney or Susan Lloyd at (252) 444-3357 or wbfortne@ncsu.edu .
E-Grades - Parents should visit the school website to learn how to access their student's grades.
* Please view the Parent Tools page for directions on how to access student grades."
Lost and Found Items – Parents, there is now a link on the MCMS web page that allows you to check “Lost and Found” items that have been collected. We encourage you to collect your valuable items before we donate to charity organizations. The lost and found list is updated each Friday.
Box Tops for Education – Box Tops is all about the difference 1 can make. This year our goal is to raise money for materials and programs to benefit our students.
The next collection will be in February, so keep clipping those Box tops and Thank you!
Here are three easy, ways to help:
1. Clip – Clip the Box Tops from hundreds of participation products and send them to school. Each one is worth 10 cents when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education
Shop Online – Shop at your favorite stores through the Box Tops Marketplace (boxtops4education.com/marketplace). Up to 15 eBoxTops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases is automatically donated to our school, at no additional cost to you. Plus you’ll get exclusive Box Tops deal and discounts!
2. Read – Buy books online through Reading Room, a partnership between Box Tops and Barnes and Noble. Our school receives up to 6 eBox Tops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases.
3. Sign up – It’s easy and free. Sign up to support our school at boxtops4education.com
• See how much our school is earning with Box Tops
• Enter online promotions for chances to win Bonus Box Tops and other prizes
• Print money-saving coupons for your favorite Box Tops brands
• Make mealtime easier with family-pleasing recipes
You can also sign up for Box Tops email newsletters that will keep you updated on the program, and for Marketplace newsletter with Box Tops members-only deals and discounts.
Follow our Blog – We encourage you to become a Follower of our blog to receive our Town Crier News through your email. To do this, please click on the Town Crier Blog on the left side of Morehead Middle’s Blog page. The Town Crier School News will pop up. Click on the Follower button located at the bottom of our school calendar. It will take you to a screen where you sign into an account listed or you can create a Google account to automatically receive daily updates. Fill out the necessary information. Join us! Keep in touch with what is happening daily at MCMS!
Have a Great Day!
Friday, February 10, 2012
Town Crier on Friday, February 10, 2012.
Happy Friday!
February 10, 2012
Together this will be a prosperous 2011-2012 School Year!
Rachel’s Challenge Thought for the Week! – “The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire.”
*Rachel's Challenge will meet each Friday during AC and Lunch.
Check out www.rachelschallenge.org
PTO MEETING - Our next PTO meeting will be Tuesday, February 14th at 8:15AM.
Proctors Needed - Proctors are needed to assist with Access Testing beginning February 8th through February 24th. Please contact Lori McNeil or one of the counselors at 726-1126 if you are free and available on any of those dates. We would love to have you. We would be grateful for your time:
February 13: 10-11:30am
February 14: 8-9:30am
February 15: 9-10:30am
February 16: 1-2:30pm
BoxTops for Education - Friday, February 24th will be the last collection of BoxTops for the current school year. The MCMS will provide breakfast for the top homeroom class. The individual student bringing in the most BoxTops will also be rewarded with a special treat. Collecting BoxTops is a simple way to raise funds and we encourage all families to participate.
Quiz Bowl News – Meetings will take place every Wednesday from 3:00 to 3:45 thru April 2nd if not cancelled beforehand.
Yearbook Meeting - There will be NO yearbook meeting this week. Yearbook members, take lots of pictures this week!
Winter Wonderland Dance - Oh, I Want to Dance With Somebody!
Make plans now! Today, Friday, Feb. 10 from 3-5, MCMS will be hosting a Winter Wonderland Dance! The admission fee is $5.00. We will have several activities such as a "Who Glued My Igloo?" Competition, Real Life Angry Bird Activity, Twister Competition, Whimsical Winter Photo (small fee), a cupcake decorating room, Karaoke, Wii, and other activities. Tickets went on sale beginning Wednesday, Feb. 8th, 9th, and 10th during your lunches. No tickets can be purchased at the door, so be sure to get them before the dance.
Baseball/Softball Skill Sessions – Baseball/Softball skill sessions will begin on Monday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 14th from 3:30-5:00 on our Soccer Field. The skill sessions will be open to everyone (all grades, boys and girls) interested in improving their baseball/softball skills.
Baseball/Softball gloves and tennis shoes are required.
BASEBALL TRYOUTS – Baseball tryouts will begin on Thursday and Friday, February16th and 17th from 3:30-5:30 pm at Swinson Park.
SOFTBALL TRYOUTS – Softball tryouts for 7th & 8th grade girls will begin next Thursday, February 16th and on Friday, February 17th from 3:15-5:00 pm on the field behind MCMS.
You must have on hand your current grades, physical and proof of insurance before you try out.
PTO Candy Gram’s for Valentine’s Day – February 14th, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! MCMS parents are encouraged to let your Minuteman know they are special! Parents may purchase candy grams in our office beginning today, Wednesday-Friday, February 8-10. Just stop by the front office and purchase your candy gram for 50 cents.
Students will be able to purchase candy grams beginning Wednesday, February 8th thru Friday, February 10th during lunchtimes. All candy grams will be delivered during homeroom on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14th.
Don’t forget that someone special!
*Morehead City Middle (726-1126): Deliveries from outside of school will be held until the end of the day. No deliveries allowed on buses – parents must pick up at the end of the day.
Spring Photos – Individual Spring photos will be taking on Thursday, Feb. 23 during your scheduled lunch period. Please bring your picture order form and payment on the day on the day pictures are taken. Pictures can be pre-ordered online at payments.lifetouch.com
Sport Picture Day – Sports pictures will also be taken on Thursday, February 23rd after school for the following teams:
Girl's basketball 3:15
Boy's basketball 3:30
Wrestling 3:45
Wrestling News - Our next wrestling match will be on Monday, February 13, 2012 right here at MCMS. Come out and give more noise!
Basketball Games – The boy's basketball team defeated Newport last night in their last home game of the season. The last game of the season is on Monday @ Down East. All student-athletes and managers will be leaving at 2 pm to go to Atlantic and need to talk to their 2 o'clock teacher today to let them know they will not be there on Monday and see if there is any work they can take care of ahead of time.
Coach Smith and his team would like to congratulate Coach Schopfel, Coach Miller and the girls team on a GREAT win last night. We are proud of your dedication and fight and envy your team work! Way to go girls!
The girl’s basketball team did an excellent job last night in their last home game of the season. They beat Newport in a nail biter that came down to the last minutes. Way to go girls!!
Media Mania News …. Don’t get caught without a BOOK!
Battle of the Books – BOB battled yesterday with an 84% proficiency correct response rate. Team B defeated Team A by 10 points. The BOB members received information letters concerning the competition and including field trip permission forms. Katelyn Styron was our on-line BOB Coach winner. Mackynzie Smith-Wolf, Jessica Phillips, and Burke Lewis still dominate our on-line BOB coach system. Other members are strongly encouraged to use this practice system as we are 14 days away from competition. Go BOB Minutemen!
Battle of the Books competition is on Friday, February 24 at West Carteret High School.
Newport Girls Softball – Come and Join the FUN!
How: Registration will be held Friday nights from 5-7 pm and Saturdays from 2-4 pm at the Newport Girls Softball Fields throughout the month of February (Behind NES)
Age: Open to all girls ages 5-18
Cost: $50.00 per Child
COME SIGN UP AND JOIN IN THE FUN THIS SEASON WITH NEWPORT GIRLS SOFTBALL!
You may pick up the informational flyer during your lunch time in the cafeteria!
*2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy –
The 2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy applications for all rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grader
are now in the front office of our school and you can also get copies of the application on line at www.carteretcountyschools.org.
Tuition is $185.00; however, a number of partial scholarships are available.
Please help us fill the Marine Science Academy with students ready for an exciting, enriching week.
Applications are due by April 27th, 2012.
*Summer Middle School Engineering Camp –
The NC State College of Engineering and Craven Community College will offer an exciting, weeklong summer day camp this June 25 – June 29 for middle school students (rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders) at Havelock campus of Craven Community College.
Cost for the camp is $250 per student. Scholarships may be available for students with demonstrated financial need.
The application process will be open until April 17. To apply, go to www.engr.ncsu.edu/mes and follow the “Explore” link for the Havelock Middle School Camp.
For more information, contact Bill Fortney or Susan Lloyd at (252) 444-3357 or wbfortne@ncsu.edu .
E-Grades - Parents should visit the school website to learn how to access their student's grades.
* Please view the Parent Tools page for directions on how to access student grades."
Lost and Found Items – Parents, there is now a link on the MCMS web page that allows you to check “Lost and Found” items that have been collected. We encourage you to collect your valuable items before we donate to charity organizations. The lost and found list is updated each Friday.
Box Tops for Education – Box Tops is all about the difference 1 can make. This year our goal is to raise money for materials and programs to benefit our students.
The next collection will be in February, so keep clipping those Box tops and Thank you!
Here are three easy, ways to help:
1. Clip – Clip the Box Tops from hundreds of participation products and send them to school. Each one is worth 10 cents when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education
Shop Online – Shop at your favorite stores through the Box Tops Marketplace (boxtops4education.com/marketplace). Up to 15 eBoxTops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases is automatically donated to our school, at no additional cost to you. Plus you’ll get exclusive Box Tops deal and discounts!
2. Read – Buy books online through Reading Room, a partnership between Box Tops and Barnes and Noble. Our school receives up to 6 eBox Tops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases.
3. Sign up – It’s easy and free. Sign up to support our school at boxtops4education.com
• See how much our school is earning with Box Tops
• Enter online promotions for chances to win Bonus Box Tops and other prizes
• Print money-saving coupons for your favorite Box Tops brands
• Make mealtime easier with family-pleasing recipes
You can also sign up for Box Tops email newsletters that will keep you updated on the program, and for Marketplace newsletter with Box Tops members-only deals and discounts.
Follow our Blog – We encourage you to become a Follower of our blog to receive our Town Crier News through your email. To do this, please click on the Town Crier Blog on the left side of Morehead Middle’s Blog page. The Town Crier School News will pop up. Click on the Follower button located at the bottom of our school calendar. It will take you to a screen where you sign into an account listed or you can create a Google account to automatically receive daily updates. Fill out the necessary information. Join us! Keep in touch with what is happening daily at MCMS!
Have a Great Day!
February 10, 2012
Together this will be a prosperous 2011-2012 School Year!
Rachel’s Challenge Thought for the Week! – “The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire.”
*Rachel's Challenge will meet each Friday during AC and Lunch.
Check out www.rachelschallenge.org
PTO MEETING - Our next PTO meeting will be Tuesday, February 14th at 8:15AM.
Proctors Needed - Proctors are needed to assist with Access Testing beginning February 8th through February 24th. Please contact Lori McNeil or one of the counselors at 726-1126 if you are free and available on any of those dates. We would love to have you. We would be grateful for your time:
February 13: 10-11:30am
February 14: 8-9:30am
February 15: 9-10:30am
February 16: 1-2:30pm
BoxTops for Education - Friday, February 24th will be the last collection of BoxTops for the current school year. The MCMS will provide breakfast for the top homeroom class. The individual student bringing in the most BoxTops will also be rewarded with a special treat. Collecting BoxTops is a simple way to raise funds and we encourage all families to participate.
Quiz Bowl News – Meetings will take place every Wednesday from 3:00 to 3:45 thru April 2nd if not cancelled beforehand.
Yearbook Meeting - There will be NO yearbook meeting this week. Yearbook members, take lots of pictures this week!
Winter Wonderland Dance - Oh, I Want to Dance With Somebody!
Make plans now! Today, Friday, Feb. 10 from 3-5, MCMS will be hosting a Winter Wonderland Dance! The admission fee is $5.00. We will have several activities such as a "Who Glued My Igloo?" Competition, Real Life Angry Bird Activity, Twister Competition, Whimsical Winter Photo (small fee), a cupcake decorating room, Karaoke, Wii, and other activities. Tickets went on sale beginning Wednesday, Feb. 8th, 9th, and 10th during your lunches. No tickets can be purchased at the door, so be sure to get them before the dance.
Baseball/Softball Skill Sessions – Baseball/Softball skill sessions will begin on Monday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 14th from 3:30-5:00 on our Soccer Field. The skill sessions will be open to everyone (all grades, boys and girls) interested in improving their baseball/softball skills.
Baseball/Softball gloves and tennis shoes are required.
BASEBALL TRYOUTS – Baseball tryouts will begin on Thursday and Friday, February16th and 17th from 3:30-5:30 pm at Swinson Park.
SOFTBALL TRYOUTS – Softball tryouts for 7th & 8th grade girls will begin next Thursday, February 16th and on Friday, February 17th from 3:15-5:00 pm on the field behind MCMS.
You must have on hand your current grades, physical and proof of insurance before you try out.
PTO Candy Gram’s for Valentine’s Day – February 14th, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! MCMS parents are encouraged to let your Minuteman know they are special! Parents may purchase candy grams in our office beginning today, Wednesday-Friday, February 8-10. Just stop by the front office and purchase your candy gram for 50 cents.
Students will be able to purchase candy grams beginning Wednesday, February 8th thru Friday, February 10th during lunchtimes. All candy grams will be delivered during homeroom on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14th.
Don’t forget that someone special!
*Morehead City Middle (726-1126): Deliveries from outside of school will be held until the end of the day. No deliveries allowed on buses – parents must pick up at the end of the day.
Spring Photos – Individual Spring photos will be taking on Thursday, Feb. 23 during your scheduled lunch period. Please bring your picture order form and payment on the day on the day pictures are taken. Pictures can be pre-ordered online at payments.lifetouch.com
Sport Picture Day – Sports pictures will also be taken on Thursday, February 23rd after school for the following teams:
Girl's basketball 3:15
Boy's basketball 3:30
Wrestling 3:45
Wrestling News - Our next wrestling match will be on Monday, February 13, 2012 right here at MCMS. Come out and give more noise!
Basketball Games – The boy's basketball team defeated Newport last night in their last home game of the season. The last game of the season is on Monday @ Down East. All student-athletes and managers will be leaving at 2 pm to go to Atlantic and need to talk to their 2 o'clock teacher today to let them know they will not be there on Monday and see if there is any work they can take care of ahead of time.
Coach Smith and his team would like to congratulate Coach Schopfel, Coach Miller and the girls team on a GREAT win last night. We are proud of your dedication and fight and envy your team work! Way to go girls!
The girl’s basketball team did an excellent job last night in their last home game of the season. They beat Newport in a nail biter that came down to the last minutes. Way to go girls!!
Media Mania News …. Don’t get caught without a BOOK!
Battle of the Books – BOB battled yesterday with an 84% proficiency correct response rate. Team B defeated Team A by 10 points. The BOB members received information letters concerning the competition and including field trip permission forms. Katelyn Styron was our on-line BOB Coach winner. Mackynzie Smith-Wolf, Jessica Phillips, and Burke Lewis still dominate our on-line BOB coach system. Other members are strongly encouraged to use this practice system as we are 14 days away from competition. Go BOB Minutemen!
Battle of the Books competition is on Friday, February 24 at West Carteret High School.
Newport Girls Softball – Come and Join the FUN!
How: Registration will be held Friday nights from 5-7 pm and Saturdays from 2-4 pm at the Newport Girls Softball Fields throughout the month of February (Behind NES)
Age: Open to all girls ages 5-18
Cost: $50.00 per Child
COME SIGN UP AND JOIN IN THE FUN THIS SEASON WITH NEWPORT GIRLS SOFTBALL!
You may pick up the informational flyer during your lunch time in the cafeteria!
*2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy –
The 2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy applications for all rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grader
are now in the front office of our school and you can also get copies of the application on line at www.carteretcountyschools.org.
Tuition is $185.00; however, a number of partial scholarships are available.
Please help us fill the Marine Science Academy with students ready for an exciting, enriching week.
Applications are due by April 27th, 2012.
*Summer Middle School Engineering Camp –
The NC State College of Engineering and Craven Community College will offer an exciting, weeklong summer day camp this June 25 – June 29 for middle school students (rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders) at Havelock campus of Craven Community College.
Cost for the camp is $250 per student. Scholarships may be available for students with demonstrated financial need.
The application process will be open until April 17. To apply, go to www.engr.ncsu.edu/mes and follow the “Explore” link for the Havelock Middle School Camp.
For more information, contact Bill Fortney or Susan Lloyd at (252) 444-3357 or wbfortne@ncsu.edu .
E-Grades - Parents should visit the school website to learn how to access their student's grades.
* Please view the Parent Tools page for directions on how to access student grades."
Lost and Found Items – Parents, there is now a link on the MCMS web page that allows you to check “Lost and Found” items that have been collected. We encourage you to collect your valuable items before we donate to charity organizations. The lost and found list is updated each Friday.
Box Tops for Education – Box Tops is all about the difference 1 can make. This year our goal is to raise money for materials and programs to benefit our students.
The next collection will be in February, so keep clipping those Box tops and Thank you!
Here are three easy, ways to help:
1. Clip – Clip the Box Tops from hundreds of participation products and send them to school. Each one is worth 10 cents when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education
Shop Online – Shop at your favorite stores through the Box Tops Marketplace (boxtops4education.com/marketplace). Up to 15 eBoxTops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases is automatically donated to our school, at no additional cost to you. Plus you’ll get exclusive Box Tops deal and discounts!
2. Read – Buy books online through Reading Room, a partnership between Box Tops and Barnes and Noble. Our school receives up to 6 eBox Tops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases.
3. Sign up – It’s easy and free. Sign up to support our school at boxtops4education.com
• See how much our school is earning with Box Tops
• Enter online promotions for chances to win Bonus Box Tops and other prizes
• Print money-saving coupons for your favorite Box Tops brands
• Make mealtime easier with family-pleasing recipes
You can also sign up for Box Tops email newsletters that will keep you updated on the program, and for Marketplace newsletter with Box Tops members-only deals and discounts.
Follow our Blog – We encourage you to become a Follower of our blog to receive our Town Crier News through your email. To do this, please click on the Town Crier Blog on the left side of Morehead Middle’s Blog page. The Town Crier School News will pop up. Click on the Follower button located at the bottom of our school calendar. It will take you to a screen where you sign into an account listed or you can create a Google account to automatically receive daily updates. Fill out the necessary information. Join us! Keep in touch with what is happening daily at MCMS!
Have a Great Day!
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Town Crier on Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Happy Thursday!
February 9, 2012
Together this will be a prosperous 2011-2012 School Year!
Rachel’s Challenge Thought for the Week! – “The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire.”
*Rachel's Challenge will meet each Friday during AC and Lunch.
Check out www.rachelschallenge.org
PTO MEETING - Our next PTO meeting will be Tuesday, February 14th at 8:15AM.
Very Important Communication!
A parent letter was sent home with students on February 1. Included in this correspondence was very important information about Common Core Standards and Essential Standards. These two topics will facilitate MAJOR changes to our educational program and we'd like all parents to be informed of the upcoming changes.
Additionally, we have gathered data on every student, which will demonstrate growth and/or challenges our students have experienced thus far this year. Parents are encouraged to partner with us to ensure positive growth in lexiles as well as math data. Please notify your student's homeroom teacher with any questions or concerns. We are committed to "growing" our students as much as we can and we appreciate our strong parent partnership with this goal.
Proctors Needed - Proctors are needed to assist with Access Testing beginning February 8th through February 24th. Please contact Lori McNeil or one of the counselors at 726-1126 if you are free and available on any of those dates. We would love to have you. We would be grateful for your time:
February 9: 1-2:30pm
February 13: 10-11:30am
February 14: 8-9:30am
February 15: 9-10:30am
February 16: 1-2:30pm
BoxTops for Education - Friday, February 24th will be the last collection of BoxTops for the current school year. The MCMS will provide breakfast for the top homeroom class. The individual student bringing in the most BoxTops will also be rewarded with a special treat. Collecting BoxTops is a simple way to raise funds and we encourage all families to participate.
Quiz Bowl News – Meetings will take place every Wednesday from 3:00 to 3:45 thru April 2nd if not cancelled beforehand.
Science Club Meeting - "Attention all Science Club Members: there will be a mandatory meeting today, Thursday from 3-4:00 in Mrs. Purcell's room. Make sure to bring your signed permission slip for the Climate Change Summit. See Mrs. Purcell or Mrs. Dodgens before the meeting if you haven't gotten a permission slip yet."
Yearbook Meeting - There will be NO yearbook meeting this week. Yearbook members, take lots of pictures this week!
Winter Wonderland Dance - Oh, I Want to Dance With Somebody!
Make plans now! On Friday, Feb. 10 from 3-5, MCMS will be hosting a Winter Wonderland Dance! The admission fee is $5.00. We will have several activities such as a "Who Glued My Igloo?" Competition, Real Life Angry Bird Activity, Twister Competition, Whimsical Winter Photo (small fee), a cupcake decorating room, Karaoke, Wii, and other activities. Tickets went on sale beginning Wednesday, Feb. 8th, 9th, and 10th during your lunches. No tickets can be purchased at the door, so be sure to get them before the dance.
*Items needed for the dance this Friday (please send items to the office by Thursday):
Parents...please call the office at 726-1126 and let us know if you can volunteer.
Various plastic containers of pre-made icing/frosting (chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, cream cheese)
Toppings for the cupcakes (sprinkles, chocolate candies...m&m’s, gummies, chocolate chip morsels, etc.)
Mini sized candy bars for candy bar bingo
Items to make s'mores: Graham crackers, Hershey bars, and large marshmallows
Baseball/Softball Skill Sessions – Baseball/Softball skill sessions will begin on Monday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 14th from 3:30-5:00 on our Soccer Field. The skill sessions will be open to everyone (all grades, boys and girls) interested in improving their baseball/softball skills.
Baseball/Softball gloves and tennis shoes are required.
BASEBALL TRYOUTS – Baseball tryouts will begin on Thursday and Friday, February16th and 17th from 3:30-5:30 pm at Swinson Park.
SOFTBALL TRYOUTS – Softball tryouts for 7th & 8th grade girls will begin next Thursday, February 16th and on Friday, February 17th from 3:15-5:00 pm on the field behind MCMS.
You must have on hand your current grades, physical and proof of insurance before you try out.
PTO Candy Gram’s for Valentine’s Day – February 14th, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! MCMS parents are encouraged to let your Minuteman know they are special! Parents may purchase candy grams in our office beginning today, Wednesday-Friday, February 8-10. Just stop by the front office and purchase your candy gram for 50 cents.
Students will be able to purchase candy grams beginning Wednesday, February 8th thru Friday, February 10th during lunchtimes. All candy grams will be delivered during homeroom on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14th.
Don’t forget that someone special!
*Morehead City Middle (726-1126): Deliveries from outside of school will be held until the end of the day. No deliveries allowed on buses – parents must pick up at the end of the day.
Spring Photos – Individual Spring photos will be taking on Thursday, Feb. 23 during your scheduled lunch period. Please bring your picture order form and payment on the day on the day pictures are taken. Pictures can be pre-ordered online at payments.lifetouch.com
Sport Picture Day – Sports pictures will also be taken on Thursday, February 23rd after school for the following teams:
Girl's basketball 3:15
Boy's basketball 3:30
Wrestling 3:45
Wrestling News – Not only are the MCMS Wrestlers extremely good looking, they are also really good at winning matches. We defeated Beaufort with a score of 42-30. Congratulations to the following wrestlers who won victory last night; Malique Johnson, Ruffin Mancuso, Hunter Newman, Tony Sharpe, Will Newbern, Brooks Holmes, and Teddy Teague.
Special thanks to the MCMS Cheerleaders, the MCMS Boys Basketball team and all the other students that came out to support our wrestlers. Great JOB!
Our next wrestling match will be on Monday, February 13, 2012 right here at MCMS. Come out and give more noise!
Basketball Game – Please make plans to come out and support our basketball teams at their last HOME game today, Thursday, February 9 against the Newport Eagles. Game time is at 4:00.
Media Mania News …. Don’t get caught without a BOOK!
Battle of the Books – Students will practice today, Thursday, February 9, until 4:30 in Room 27, Mrs. Lancaster's classroom. Students will receive permission slip handouts and information about the competition on February 24 on Thursday, February 9.
Battle of the Books competition is on Friday, February 24 at West Carteret High School.
Newport Girls Softball – Come and Join the FUN!
How: Registration will be held Friday nights from 5-7 pm and Saturdays from 2-4 pm at the Newport Girls Softball Fields throughout the month of February (Behind NES)
Age: Open to all girls ages 5-18
Cost: $50.00 Per Child
COME SIGN UP AND JOIN IN THE FUN THIS SEASON WITH NEWPORT GIRLS SOFTBALL!
You may pick up the informational flyer during your lunch time in the cafeteria!
*2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy –
The 2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy applications for all rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grader
are now in the front office of our school and you can also get copies of the application on line at www.carteretcountyschools.org.
Tuition is $185.00; however, a number of partial scholarships are available.
Please help us fill the Marine Science Academy with students ready for an exciting, enriching week.
Applications are due by April 27th, 2012.
*Summer Middle School Engineering Camp –
The NC State College of Engineering and Craven Community College will offer an exciting, weeklong summer day camp this June 25 – June 29 for middle school students (rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders) at Havelock campus of Craven Community College.
Cost for the camp is $250 per student. Scholarships may be available for students with demonstrated financial need.
The application process will be open until April 17. To apply, go to www.engr.ncsu.edu/mes and follow the “Explore” link for the Havelock Middle School Camp.
For more information, contact Bill Fortney or Susan Lloyd at (252) 444-3357 or wbfortne@ncsu.edu .
E-Grades - Parents should visit the school website to learn how to access their student's grades.
* Please view the Parent Tools page for directions on how to access student grades."
Lost and Found Items – Parents, there is now a link on the MCMS web page that allows you to check “Lost and Found” items that have been collected. We encourage you to collect your valuable items before we donate to charity organizations. The lost and found list is updated each Friday.
Box Tops for Education – Box Tops is all about the difference 1 can make. This year our goal is to raise money for materials and programs to benefit our students.
The next collection will be in February, so keep clipping those Box tops and Thank you!
Here are three easy, ways to help:
1. Clip – Clip the Box Tops from hundreds of participation products and send them to school. Each one is worth 10 cents when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education
Shop Online – Shop at your favorite stores through the Box Tops Marketplace (boxtops4education.com/marketplace). Up to 15 eBoxTops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases is automatically donated to our school, at no additional cost to you. Plus you’ll get exclusive Box Tops deal and discounts!
2. Read – Buy books online through Reading Room, a partnership between Box Tops and Barnes and Noble. Our school receives up to 6 eBox Tops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases.
3. Sign up – It’s easy and free. Sign up to support our school at boxtops4education.com
• See how much our school is earning with Box Tops
• Enter online promotions for chances to win Bonus Box Tops and other prizes
• Print money-saving coupons for your favorite Box Tops brands
• Make mealtime easier with family-pleasing recipes
You can also sign up for Box Tops email newsletters that will keep you updated on the program, and for Marketplace newsletter with Box Tops members-only deals and discounts.
Follow our Blog – We encourage you to become a Follower of our blog to receive our Town Crier News through your email. To do this, please click on the Town Crier Blog on the left side of Morehead Middle’s Blog page. The Town Crier School News will pop up. Click on the Follower button located at the bottom of our school calendar. It will take you to a screen where you sign into an account listed or you can create a Google account to automatically receive daily updates. Fill out the necessary information. Join us! Keep in touch with what is happening daily at MCMS!
Have a Great Day!
February 9, 2012
Together this will be a prosperous 2011-2012 School Year!
Rachel’s Challenge Thought for the Week! – “The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire.”
*Rachel's Challenge will meet each Friday during AC and Lunch.
Check out www.rachelschallenge.org
PTO MEETING - Our next PTO meeting will be Tuesday, February 14th at 8:15AM.
Very Important Communication!
A parent letter was sent home with students on February 1. Included in this correspondence was very important information about Common Core Standards and Essential Standards. These two topics will facilitate MAJOR changes to our educational program and we'd like all parents to be informed of the upcoming changes.
Additionally, we have gathered data on every student, which will demonstrate growth and/or challenges our students have experienced thus far this year. Parents are encouraged to partner with us to ensure positive growth in lexiles as well as math data. Please notify your student's homeroom teacher with any questions or concerns. We are committed to "growing" our students as much as we can and we appreciate our strong parent partnership with this goal.
Proctors Needed - Proctors are needed to assist with Access Testing beginning February 8th through February 24th. Please contact Lori McNeil or one of the counselors at 726-1126 if you are free and available on any of those dates. We would love to have you. We would be grateful for your time:
February 9: 1-2:30pm
February 13: 10-11:30am
February 14: 8-9:30am
February 15: 9-10:30am
February 16: 1-2:30pm
BoxTops for Education - Friday, February 24th will be the last collection of BoxTops for the current school year. The MCMS will provide breakfast for the top homeroom class. The individual student bringing in the most BoxTops will also be rewarded with a special treat. Collecting BoxTops is a simple way to raise funds and we encourage all families to participate.
Quiz Bowl News – Meetings will take place every Wednesday from 3:00 to 3:45 thru April 2nd if not cancelled beforehand.
Science Club Meeting - "Attention all Science Club Members: there will be a mandatory meeting today, Thursday from 3-4:00 in Mrs. Purcell's room. Make sure to bring your signed permission slip for the Climate Change Summit. See Mrs. Purcell or Mrs. Dodgens before the meeting if you haven't gotten a permission slip yet."
Yearbook Meeting - There will be NO yearbook meeting this week. Yearbook members, take lots of pictures this week!
Winter Wonderland Dance - Oh, I Want to Dance With Somebody!
Make plans now! On Friday, Feb. 10 from 3-5, MCMS will be hosting a Winter Wonderland Dance! The admission fee is $5.00. We will have several activities such as a "Who Glued My Igloo?" Competition, Real Life Angry Bird Activity, Twister Competition, Whimsical Winter Photo (small fee), a cupcake decorating room, Karaoke, Wii, and other activities. Tickets went on sale beginning Wednesday, Feb. 8th, 9th, and 10th during your lunches. No tickets can be purchased at the door, so be sure to get them before the dance.
*Items needed for the dance this Friday (please send items to the office by Thursday):
Parents...please call the office at 726-1126 and let us know if you can volunteer.
Various plastic containers of pre-made icing/frosting (chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, cream cheese)
Toppings for the cupcakes (sprinkles, chocolate candies...m&m’s, gummies, chocolate chip morsels, etc.)
Mini sized candy bars for candy bar bingo
Items to make s'mores: Graham crackers, Hershey bars, and large marshmallows
Baseball/Softball Skill Sessions – Baseball/Softball skill sessions will begin on Monday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 14th from 3:30-5:00 on our Soccer Field. The skill sessions will be open to everyone (all grades, boys and girls) interested in improving their baseball/softball skills.
Baseball/Softball gloves and tennis shoes are required.
BASEBALL TRYOUTS – Baseball tryouts will begin on Thursday and Friday, February16th and 17th from 3:30-5:30 pm at Swinson Park.
SOFTBALL TRYOUTS – Softball tryouts for 7th & 8th grade girls will begin next Thursday, February 16th and on Friday, February 17th from 3:15-5:00 pm on the field behind MCMS.
You must have on hand your current grades, physical and proof of insurance before you try out.
PTO Candy Gram’s for Valentine’s Day – February 14th, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! MCMS parents are encouraged to let your Minuteman know they are special! Parents may purchase candy grams in our office beginning today, Wednesday-Friday, February 8-10. Just stop by the front office and purchase your candy gram for 50 cents.
Students will be able to purchase candy grams beginning Wednesday, February 8th thru Friday, February 10th during lunchtimes. All candy grams will be delivered during homeroom on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14th.
Don’t forget that someone special!
*Morehead City Middle (726-1126): Deliveries from outside of school will be held until the end of the day. No deliveries allowed on buses – parents must pick up at the end of the day.
Spring Photos – Individual Spring photos will be taking on Thursday, Feb. 23 during your scheduled lunch period. Please bring your picture order form and payment on the day on the day pictures are taken. Pictures can be pre-ordered online at payments.lifetouch.com
Sport Picture Day – Sports pictures will also be taken on Thursday, February 23rd after school for the following teams:
Girl's basketball 3:15
Boy's basketball 3:30
Wrestling 3:45
Wrestling News – Not only are the MCMS Wrestlers extremely good looking, they are also really good at winning matches. We defeated Beaufort with a score of 42-30. Congratulations to the following wrestlers who won victory last night; Malique Johnson, Ruffin Mancuso, Hunter Newman, Tony Sharpe, Will Newbern, Brooks Holmes, and Teddy Teague.
Special thanks to the MCMS Cheerleaders, the MCMS Boys Basketball team and all the other students that came out to support our wrestlers. Great JOB!
Our next wrestling match will be on Monday, February 13, 2012 right here at MCMS. Come out and give more noise!
Basketball Game – Please make plans to come out and support our basketball teams at their last HOME game today, Thursday, February 9 against the Newport Eagles. Game time is at 4:00.
Media Mania News …. Don’t get caught without a BOOK!
Battle of the Books – Students will practice today, Thursday, February 9, until 4:30 in Room 27, Mrs. Lancaster's classroom. Students will receive permission slip handouts and information about the competition on February 24 on Thursday, February 9.
Battle of the Books competition is on Friday, February 24 at West Carteret High School.
Newport Girls Softball – Come and Join the FUN!
How: Registration will be held Friday nights from 5-7 pm and Saturdays from 2-4 pm at the Newport Girls Softball Fields throughout the month of February (Behind NES)
Age: Open to all girls ages 5-18
Cost: $50.00 Per Child
COME SIGN UP AND JOIN IN THE FUN THIS SEASON WITH NEWPORT GIRLS SOFTBALL!
You may pick up the informational flyer during your lunch time in the cafeteria!
*2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy –
The 2012 Brad Sneeden Marine Science Academy applications for all rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grader
are now in the front office of our school and you can also get copies of the application on line at www.carteretcountyschools.org.
Tuition is $185.00; however, a number of partial scholarships are available.
Please help us fill the Marine Science Academy with students ready for an exciting, enriching week.
Applications are due by April 27th, 2012.
*Summer Middle School Engineering Camp –
The NC State College of Engineering and Craven Community College will offer an exciting, weeklong summer day camp this June 25 – June 29 for middle school students (rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders) at Havelock campus of Craven Community College.
Cost for the camp is $250 per student. Scholarships may be available for students with demonstrated financial need.
The application process will be open until April 17. To apply, go to www.engr.ncsu.edu/mes and follow the “Explore” link for the Havelock Middle School Camp.
For more information, contact Bill Fortney or Susan Lloyd at (252) 444-3357 or wbfortne@ncsu.edu .
E-Grades - Parents should visit the school website to learn how to access their student's grades.
* Please view the Parent Tools page for directions on how to access student grades."
Lost and Found Items – Parents, there is now a link on the MCMS web page that allows you to check “Lost and Found” items that have been collected. We encourage you to collect your valuable items before we donate to charity organizations. The lost and found list is updated each Friday.
Box Tops for Education – Box Tops is all about the difference 1 can make. This year our goal is to raise money for materials and programs to benefit our students.
The next collection will be in February, so keep clipping those Box tops and Thank you!
Here are three easy, ways to help:
1. Clip – Clip the Box Tops from hundreds of participation products and send them to school. Each one is worth 10 cents when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education
Shop Online – Shop at your favorite stores through the Box Tops Marketplace (boxtops4education.com/marketplace). Up to 15 eBoxTops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases is automatically donated to our school, at no additional cost to you. Plus you’ll get exclusive Box Tops deal and discounts!
2. Read – Buy books online through Reading Room, a partnership between Box Tops and Barnes and Noble. Our school receives up to 6 eBox Tops per $10 spent on qualifying purchases.
3. Sign up – It’s easy and free. Sign up to support our school at boxtops4education.com
• See how much our school is earning with Box Tops
• Enter online promotions for chances to win Bonus Box Tops and other prizes
• Print money-saving coupons for your favorite Box Tops brands
• Make mealtime easier with family-pleasing recipes
You can also sign up for Box Tops email newsletters that will keep you updated on the program, and for Marketplace newsletter with Box Tops members-only deals and discounts.
Follow our Blog – We encourage you to become a Follower of our blog to receive our Town Crier News through your email. To do this, please click on the Town Crier Blog on the left side of Morehead Middle’s Blog page. The Town Crier School News will pop up. Click on the Follower button located at the bottom of our school calendar. It will take you to a screen where you sign into an account listed or you can create a Google account to automatically receive daily updates. Fill out the necessary information. Join us! Keep in touch with what is happening daily at MCMS!
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