MCMS Mustang Round Up
September 2020
Important Events in September:
September 1: Softball @ Home vs. Elbert, 4:30 pm
September 3:
- Volleyball HOME vs. Athens Christian, 4:30 pm
- Softball @ Rabun County (Rabun. Co. Rec. Dept), 5 pm
- Cross Country @ Franklin County, 5 pm
September 7: Labor Day- No School
September 8: Softball HOME vs. Stephens County, 5 pm
September 10:
- Cross Country @ Elbert County, 5 pm
- Football @ Habersham Central, 5 pm
- Softball @ Habersham Central, 5 pm
September 11:
- Patriot Day ( 9/11 Remembrance Day)
- Last day for early yearbook sales & price ($35)
September 14: Volleyball HOME vs. Malcom Bridge, 4:30 pm
September 15:
- Q1 Progress Reports
- Cross Country @ Hart County, 5 pm
- Softball @ Franklin County, 5 pm
September 16:
- Volleyball HOME vs. Morgan County, 4:30 pm
- Football HOME (@MCHS) vs. Franklin County, 5:30 pm
September 17:
- Cross Country @ Habersham County (Torch Worship Center) 5 pm
- Softball HOME vs. Rabun County, 5 pm
- Title I Virtual Parent Meeting: Teen Mental Health Education, 5:30 pm (Join the meeting here: meet.google.com/ngk-jivn-rbz
September 18: Fall Picture Re-takes
September 21:Volleyball HOME vs. Oglethorpe County, 4:30 pm
September 22:
- Cross Country HOME (@ MCHS), 5 pm
- Softball HOME vs. Hart, 5 pm
- MCSD at-home Canvas Math Activity w/ parents for ALL students in the district
September 24:
- FFA Meeting, 4 pm-5 pm (ends sharply at 5; pick up is in bus lane in the back of MCMS)
- Football HOME vs. Hart (@ MCHS), 5 pm
September 25: Mighty Mustang Recognition
September 26: Volleyball Tournament @ Morgan County
September 29: Cross Country @ Stephens County, 5 pm
Upcoming in October:
Oct. 8: End of Q1
Oct. 9: In-Service Day for Teachers (no school for students)
Oct. 12-14: Distance Learning Days (ALL Students learn from home on these days)
Oct. 15-16: Fall Break (No School)
Oct. 20: Q1 Report Cards
Oct. 23-31: Red Ribbon Week (Drug Prevention Week)
Oct. 29: MCMS Annual Title I Meeting (virtual), 3:30 pm
A Cup of Joe Productions: School is Back in Session
Thank you to all members of the Madison County family for keeping education alive for our students!
Chorus Fundraiser....who doesn't love donuts?!
Krispy Kreme Certificates
Get 'em While They're Hot... The Chorus will begin taking orders for Krispy Kreme Certificates on September 11! Certificates have no expiration date and are redeemable for 1 dozen original glazed from a Krispy Kreme store. Certificates are only $5.00 each (a huge discount from the in-store price!). Orders will be taken until September 28, and certificates will arrive in early October. See a chorus student or Dr. Blackmon to place your order beginning September 11. Thanks for your support!
Dr. Blackmon: fsblackmon@madison.k12.ga.us
MCMS Athletics' Fundraiser
The Madison County Middle School Athletic Department is selling "MC spirit" Masks and Neck Bluffs!
Masks will be $9 and Neck Bluffs will be $10. Masks are adjustable and Neck Bluffs come S/M and L/XL.
Expected arrival to MCMS will be the week of September 14!
Please consider supporting the MCMS Athletic Department!
To order, please email bwilloughby@madison.k12.ga.us or come by MCMS.
*Checks or cash only*
Order your MCMS Yearbook now!
Link to Yearbook ordering info:
OR You can bring your $ to MCMS (checks payable to MCMS).
Stay up to date about changes in our school district!
You can find the updated Madison county District Calendar here:
Please use this COVID-19 symptom checklist each day before sending your child to school.
You can find weekly updates about COVID-19 in the MCSD here:
All Faculty, staff & students are expected to wear a mask at school when 6 feet of distance cannot be maintained. You can find a copy of the MC Reopening Plan Here.
Northeast Georgia Health District (info about how to get tested)
Joe Moore, ESOL & Spanish Teacher @ MCMS, 2020 Jim Perkins Award Winner
7 Mindsets Update: Our Mindset focus is: The Time is Now (Aug. 31- Sept. 27)
The Time is Now: Understanding Anxiety for kids
If you missed the Aug. 27 Seven Mindsets Virtual Meeting, you can still check out the PPT here:
https://www.madison.k12.ga.us/downloads/mcms-spotlights/7_mindsets.pdf
Title I Virtual Parent Meeting: Teen Mental Health Education for Parents
Join the Virtual Meeting by clicking the link below.
Join with Google Meet:
If you're unable to join & would like us to email you a PPT after the meeting or you have trouble logging in, please email: Teddi Shriner (tshriner@madison.k12.ga.us)
Thursday, Sep 17, 2020, 05:30 PM
Virtual Meeting
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
MCMS School Resources: check out these links for important info. Our school website has even more resources!
- MCMS App: Find info about your classes, including HW, teacher info, and links to parent log ins all in one place!
- Infinite Campus Student & Parent Portal: Students and parents can log in here to view student grades, attendance, and important announcements.
- Daily Announcements
- Supply Lists
- Athletics Home Page
- Clubs Home Page
- Guidance & Counseling
- Student Handbook
7th Grade Immunization Requirement
Please make sure your child has a current and complete immunization Form 3231 or proper exemption on file for the 2020-2021 school year.
The 2 vaccines required are:
Meningococcal (MCV4) and TDAP. These are due 30 calendar days after the first day of school.
Please contact your doctor's office or health department to schedule an appointment or obtain a copy.
Nurse Tanya Moon
Help with School Supplies
We have limited supplies, so they are available on first-come, first-served basis. The main items we have are paper, pencils, 3-ring binders, colored pencils, book bags & glue sticks.
House 1100: Teddi Shriner (tshriner@madison.k12.ga.us)/ 706.783.2400 x 1223
House 1200: Ashley Beard (abeard@madison.k12.ga.us)/ 706.783.2400 x 1222
House 1300: Yolanda Smith (ysmith@madison.k12.ga.us) 706.783.2400 x 1221