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Madras News: Oct. 31-Nov. 11, 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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Twitter: @MadrasEagles
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Junior Service League Can-a-Thon: Let's "Can" Hunger, Eagles!
By Trish Barberio, Student Council Sponsor
Basketball Conditioning and Tryouts
Attention all boys and girls interested in trying out for basketball:
Voluntary Basketball Conditioning
- Will begin the week of November 7th.
- To participate you must have your completed athletic packet returned to the office by November 4th.
Basketball Tryouts
- Will begin November 29th
- You must have a completed athletic packet submitted to the front office by November 17th to attend tryouts.
- Plan ahead and get your physicals and paperwork completed as soon as possible. See Coach Johnstone or Coach McNierney if you have questions.
Bridging the Gap Glow Run
The Glow Run (benefiting Bridging the Gap) will take place on Sunday, December 4 at Ashley Park in Newnan. The event consists of a 1 mile fun run with Santa at 6:00 and a 5K run at 6:30.
New this year, you can pre-order pizza from Uncle Maddio’s to be waiting for you at the finish line. The school with the most participants wins a $500 gift card. Registration forms can be picked up from Mr. Mitchell in sixth grade, Mr. Reed in seventh grade, Mr. Ballard in eighth grade, or Coach Powell in the gym. Make sure to list Madras Middle as your school when you and your family register.
About Bridging the Gap
Bridging the Gap is a non-profit organization that serves over 1,000 people in need a month through their food distribution program. Clients attending distribution receive food boxes containing fresh fruit and vegetables as well as canned goods, toiletries, and household items. Hot meals prepared by volunteer groups are provided supplying valuable nutrition and fellowship to our community in need.
To learn more about Bridging the Gap, visit their website at: http://www.btgcommunity.org/
Northgate High School Winter Guard Informational Meeting
Veterans Day Program, November 10, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.
In honor of Veterans Day, Madras Middle School would like to recognize the courageous men and women of our community who have served in the Armed Forces. Madras staff and students will be commemorating this day with a variety of activities including a Veterans Day Remembrance assembly. We would like to honor any veterans in your family by inviting them to be our guests at our school’s Veterans Day Assembly on Thursday, November 10th, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. along with your family. If you will be joining us, please RSVP to Krissy Reese by calling 770-254-2744 or by emailing krissy.reese@cowetaschools.net before Monday, November 7th.
A continental breakfast will precede the program at 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria for our veterans and special guests. The assembly will start promptly at 9:00 a.m. in the gymnasium. Guest Speakers include Madras teacher, Caren Peterson and son Zach Peterson, former Madras alum.
Upcoming Weeks at a Glance
Monday, October 31
- All State/District Honor Band Rehearsals, 7:40-8:10 a.m.
Tuesday, November 1
- Wind Ensemble Practice, 3:45-5:30 (Band Room)
- All State Chorus Rehearsal, 7:30-8:15 a.m.
- Academic Eagles Practice, 3:30-4:30
- Soccer vs. Evans, Girls (A); Boys (H), 4:30 p.m.
- Chess Club, 7:30-8:00 a.m. in Coach Hitchcock's room
- Eagles' Extraordinaire Club Meeting, 3:30-4:30
Wednesday, November 2
- Statewide Tornado Drill
- Madras Singers Rehearsal, 3:30-5:30
- Soccer vs. ECMS Girls (A); Boys (H), 4:30 p.m.
- Newnan vs ECHS Football, 7:30 at EC
- Friday Advisement
Monday, November 7
- Art Club, 3:30-4:30
- Future Georgia Educators Club Meeting, 3:30-4:30
- Pet Lovers Club, 3:30-4:30
- Parent Volunteer Training, 9:00 a.m. or 2:45 p.m.
- Soccer vs. SRMS Girls (A); Boys (H), 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 8
- CCSS Board Meeting
- General Election
- Teacher Workday (Coweta County Schools are Closed.)
- Fall Book Fair
- Soccer vs. Lee Girls (A); Boys (H), 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 10
- Fall Book Fair
- Madras Singers Rehearsal, 3:30-5:30
- Veterans Day Program, 9:00 a.m., MMS Gym
- Soccer vs. AMS Girls (H); Boys (A), 4:30 p.m.
Friday, November 11
- Fall Book Fair
- TMX Rehearsal, 3:30-5:30
- Battle of the Books, Round 2
- Friday Advisement
Madras Parent Volunteer Training
- November 7, 9:00 a.m.
- November 7, 2:45 p.m.
- December 5, 9:00 a.m.
- December 5, 2:45 p.m.
Kudos to Our Newest Eagle Applause Recipients!
Team Students of the Week
Happenings around Campus
Madras Auburn Math Puzzle Team
Read for the Record: Madras Future Georgia Educators Read to Our Friends at Northside Elementary!
Red Ribbon Spirit Week
PTSO: Join the Team!
Alison Kelleher, PTSO President
Welcome to Madras! The purpose of our PTSO is to help improve our school by combining the efforts of parents, students, and teachers. We invite you to join PTSO to help make our school a better place to work and learn! Our fundraising efforts have benefited a variety of projects in the past including school building improvements, teacher instructional requests, equipment for the fine arts department, instructional technology purchases, and athletic programs. We ask that each family join PTSO with a $10.00 contribution. (Checks should be made payable to Madras PTSO.) We also need your volunteer time! If you are interested in assisting, please print the form below linked below, and indicate in the appropriate section. Return the form to the MMS front office or to your child's homeroom teacher. You will be contacted as the events take place. We also need members who are interested in chairing a committee during the 2016-2017 school year. If you are interested, please contact PTSO officer Alison Kelleher by email at alisonkelleher@me.com.
Thanks in advance for your support!
Box Tops for Education
My name is Stacy Hankinson and I’m thrilled to be our school’s Box Tops for Education™ Coordinator.
Clipping Box Tops is an easy way to help earn cash for our school. Each one is worth 10¢ for our school! Just look for the pink Box Tops on hundreds of products. All you have to do is clip them and send them to school.
Last school year, we earned $1,229 for our school from Box Tops and used the money for our teachers. This school year, our goal is to earn $2500. For more information on Box Tops, including a list of participating products, go to BTFE.com. Be sure to sign up as a member (it’s free!) so you can check out our school’s earnings details and get access to coupons and bonus offers.
The winning homeroom for the first collection period was Mr. Haselwood's class. They received free ice cream passes. Thanks to all parents who helped us collect box tops. We look forward to another big winner at the end of October!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I’m here to help make our school’s Box Tops for Education™ program a huge success this year.
Thanks for your help!
Stacy Hankinson
Email: stacyhankinson@gmail.com
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