McCracken Eagle News
May 2017
Important Dates for April and May and Testing Calendar!
Testing Calendar for May
May 16: End of Course Exam for Students Taking Algebra 1
May 15: End Of Course Test Week for Algebra 1
May 16: 6th Grade Concert is 6 PM & 7th/8th Grade Chorus Concert is NOW 7:15 PM
May 19: MacBook Turn In Day In Morning
May 19: Field Day at 12:30 for 8th Grade and 1:30 for 6th/7th Grade--YEARBOOKS GO HOME and ON SALE--LIMITED SUPPLY! (FIRST COME BASIS)
May 22: YES Week Begins
May 25: Half Day, Dismiss at 12:15 PM
May 26: Presentation of Learning Day for YES, Half Day, Dismiss at 12:15--PARENTS WE HOPE YOU WILL ATTEND!!! THIS IS AN IMPORTANT DAY!
MAY 26: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL-- REPORT CARDS/SUPPLY LISTS/BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION WILL GO HOME WITH STUDENTS. WE WILL NOT MAIL THEM THIS YEAR!
May 29: Memorial Day, Teacher Holiday
8th Grade IGP Meetings - Schedule Yours Today!
Trap Vaccine Required for ALL Rising 7th Grade Students!
Cold And Flu Season Is Still Here... Just a few reminders!
- Students must be fever free for 24 hours without the assistance of a fever reducer before returning to school. Please keep children at home until that time.
- For confirmed flu, you will need to contact our school nurse for specific guidelines for returning to school.
- Drink lots of water, rest and frequent hand washing will help prevent illness for your child.
- Cough or sneeze into the crook of your arm.
- These illnesses are very contagious and following these simple guidelines will help keep everyone healthy.
Thank you for your help.
Social Media Tips and Sites for Parents
This site has a wealth of information about the meaning of music lyrics, movie content and reasons for ratings, trending social media sites and other ways to keep your child safe on the internet. Included is information on safe and unsafe social media sites for your student.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org
These sites also have a lot of information at a glance:
Super Article For Managing Social Media With Teens......
Social Media Advice for Parents!
Parent and Child Social Media Contract for Home.......SO IMPORTANT!
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/files/uploads/research/familymediacontracts1.pdf
What is SnapChat video......one of the most popular sites for students at MMS using personal devices.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmT1CSBd8Ks&feature=youtu.be
MMS Featured Discount Card Businesses Of The Week! Check Out These Amazing Deals!
Bob's Car Wash: $3 Off
Coffee Bar East: 10% off of your purchase
Krispy Kreme: Buy 1 dozen; get the second dozen for $2
Yanni's: 10% off your purchase
Twisty's: 10% Off Purchase
Bojangles: Free Seasoned Fry With Purchase @ East Main Street Store
2 for 1! Help MMS PTSO while you shop with Amazon, Publix, and Office Depot.
QUICK & EASY WAYS TO GIVE BACK TO OUR SCHOOL!
If you shop online at Amazon, please bookmark and use the following link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/20-8818169
AmazonSmile will donate a portion of your purchase to McCracken each time you shop! (No fees are charged for participating.) When you click on the link the first time, you will need to enter:
1. "McCracken Middle School PTSO";
2. Then select "McCracken Middle School PTSO" as your charity of choice.
3. Each subsequent time you log in using the link, "McCracken Middle School PTSO" will show as your chosen charity.
*Remember to pick up your Publix card from the main office and swipe your card when you shop.
*When shopping at Office Depot just mention MMS and our PTSO receives 5% of each sale.