Eagles' Notes
Madras News 5/16/16; Lorraine Johnson, Principal
Madras Middle School
Email: MadrasNews@cowetaschools.org
Website: http://www.cowetaschools.net/mms
Location: 240 Edgeworth Road, Newnan, GA, United States
Phone: 770-254-2744
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Summer School
Dear Parents and Students:
The Coweta County School System will offer its annual Summer School program for middle school students during the month of June. The classes, held Monday through Friday, will take place at the Central Educational Center from June 3rd – June 29th, 2016.
Parents and students are encouraged to discuss summer school enrollment with their counselors. Only those students with complete application packets will be allowed to enroll for courses. All times, rules, and deadlines, with regards to registration, will be upheld and are final. Registration materials will be available at each middle school the 1st week of May 2016, or you can download directly. Completed registration packets are to be returned to Summer School administration, not your student’s base school counseling department. Registration will take place at each site as follows:
- May 24th, 4-7 p.m. at Northgate High School
- May 31, 9-3 at the Central Education Center
If you have any questions about course offerings or your student’s academic plan, please contact your counselor. If you have any questions about Summer School details, registration, or logistics please e-mail monica.nelson@cowetaschools.net
2016-2017 High School Courses Offered in 8th Grade
End-of-the-Year Reminders
- Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to your child's homeroom teacher if you'd like your child's final report card mailed to your home. Reports cards not mailed may be picked up in our front office beginning summer office hours on June 3rd.
- Make sure to pay all outstanding lunch account balances.
- Return all library books and text books (and pay any fines if applicable).
- Pick up any medication left in our school's clinic. Any medication left after May 27th will be destroyed.
- If your child is missing an item, please make sure he/she checks the school's lost and found before the last day of school. Items will be donated to charity after June 3rd.
- Any lost or collected valuables, including electronics, are locked in the school's vault and should be picked up by May 27th.
Eighth Grade Semiformal is May 21st
It's hard to believe our eighth graders are quickly approaching the end of their time at Madras. Our eighth graders are very special to us, and we would like to commemorate the end of their middle school experience with an eighth grade semi-formal dance which will be held on Saturday, May 21st from 6:30-9:00 in the Madras cafeteria.
Dance tickets are $25.00 and include catered finger foods, drinks, snacks, and entertainment (DJ). This price also includes free pictures that can be downloaded by students after the dance. Tickets will be sold April 28-May 18 from 8:00-8:20 in the front office or from 10:30-11:30 in the cafeteria during non-advisement days.
This special event is for Madras students only and gives them an opportunity to socialize with their classmates while celebrating the end of their middle school tenure. It is our hope that every student will be able to attend.
2016 May Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Meals may not be charged after May 2nd. (See letter.)
Band Spring Concert
- Spring Band Concert, Monday, May 16th, 6:30 p.m.; Centre for Performing and Visual Arts
2016 Honors Programs
- Sixth Grade Honors Program (Recipients will receive invitations.), Thursday, May 19th, 9:00 a.m., Madras Gym
- Seventh Grade Honors Program (Recipients will receive invitations.), Thursday, May 19th, 2:15 p.m., Madras Gym
- Eighth Grade Honors Program (Recipients will receive invitations.), Friday, May 20th, 1:30 p.m., Madras Gym
Pep Squad Tryouts
From Pep Squad Coaches: Kirsten Schober and Amanda Seebode
The Madras Pep Squad encourages school spirit, good sportsmanship, and team building skills in students. The squad serves as positive ambassadors for the school, and each member is expected to act as a role model for other students at Madras.
This year's Pep Squad tryouts are May 17-20 from 3:30-5:00 pm in the gymnasium and/or art room. Interested students (open to eighth graders only) should see Mrs. Seebode or Mrs. Schober by April 29th to sign up for tryouts.
Summer Football Conditioning Schedule
- Who: Madras 7th and 8th grade students
- Where: Madras (drop off/pick up behind school at football field)
- When: July 18, 19, 21
- Time: 7:30-9:00 a.m.
- Equipment: shorts, shirt, cleats, helmet (if student has already been issued one)
Other Reminders
- Bring water to drink.
- Summer conditioning is voluntary
- Anyone who tried out in the spring or who is new to Madras can attend.
- You must bring completed athletic packet, including physical (if not submitted in the spring) to participate.
Summer Madras Football Passing Camp
Passing Camp Information
- Who: Madras, Arnall, & East Coweta 7th and 8th grade students
- Where: Arnall Middle School (700 Lora Smith Road, Newnan)
- When: July 25, 26, 27, 28
- Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
- Equipment: shorts, shirt, cleats, helmet (if student has already been issued one)
Other Reminders
- Bring water to drink.
- Summer passing camp is voluntary
- Anyone who tried out in the spring or who is new to Madras can attend.
- You must bring completed athletic packet, including physical (if not submitted in the spring) to participate.
Rising K Camp
Summer Mosquito Control
With spring and summer approaching, please be mindful of important safeguards regarding mosquito control measures from the Center of Disease Control (CDC).
Summer Opportunities for Students
- East Coweta Softball Camp (May 31-June 2)
- East Coweta Football Camp (May 31-June 2)
- Boys and Girls Club Summer Program (May 31 - July 22)
- East Coweta High School Step Camp: (June 6-8)
- Middle School NTC Backstage, Theater Production (June 6-July 22; breaks for week of Fourth)
- Northgate High School Baseball Camp (June 13-150
- Madras Middle School Band Camp (June 27-July 1)
- Newnan/Coweta Boys and Girls Club Teen Center
- Musical Theater Camp (July 11-15 for rising 4th-6th graders)
- Northgate High Soccer Camp (July 13-17)
- Musical Theater Camp (July 18-22 for rising 7th-9th graders)
- Art Camp (July 18-22 for rising 4th-6th graders)
- East Coweta High Volleyball Camp for Grades 4-8 (July 27-29)
- Newnan High Volleyball Camp for Middle Schoolers (August 2-3)
Battle of the Books Reading List for 2016
- Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie, by Jordan Sonnenblick
- Voyage of the Frog, by Gary Paulsen
- Navigating Early, by Clare Vanderpoole
- Farm Boy, by Michael Morpurgo
- The Incredible Journey, by Sheila Burnford
- Absolutely Normal Chaos, by Sharon Creech
- The Boy Who Dared, by Susan Bartoletti
- Pay It Forward, Young Reader’s Edition, by Catherine Ryan Hyde
- Okay for Now, by Gary Schmidt
- How to Speak to Dolphins, by Ginny Rorby
A Look Ahead...
Mon, May 16
- Spring Band Concert, CPVA, 6:30 p.m.
Tues, May 17
- Pep Squad Tryouts, 3:30-5:00
Weds, May 18
- Pep Squad Tryouts, 3:30-5:00
Thurs, May 19
- Coding Club, 3:30-4:30
- Pep Squad Tryouts, 3:30-5:00
- 6th Grade Honors, 9:00 am, MMS Gym
- 7th grade Honors, 2:15 pm, MMS Gym
Fri, May 20
- 8th Grade Honors, 1:30 pm, MMS Gym
- Pep Squad Tryouts, 3:30-5:00
Sat, May 21
- 8th Grade Semiformal, 6:30-9:00, MMS Gym
Mon, May 23
- Yearbook Distribution
Tues, May 24
- Nine Weeks Exams
- Primary Elections (Madras is polling place.)
- Pep Squad Uniform Fitting, 5:00 pm
- Summer School Registration, 4-7 p.m., Northgate HIgh School
Weds, May 25
- Nine Weeks Exams
Thurs, May 26
- Nine Weeks Exams
- NGHS Graduation
Fri, May 27
- Last Day of School
- NHS Graduation
Frog Dissection in Life Science
Around Campus
PUBLIC NOTICE
Be it known that all schools in the Coweta County
School System have been duly inspected for
asbestos according to EPA regulations and an
Asbestos Management Plan is available at
each school
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