Eagles' Notes
Madras News: December 17, 2018, 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
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MadrasEagles
Twitter: @MadrasEagles
Media Notes
Karen Pitts, Media Specialist
Students from Mrs. Chaves' eighth grade English Language Arts classes visited The Eagle Diner recently to discuss and present their reading choices for the past nine weeks. They enjoyed the restaurant type atmosphere and were able to chose books "TO GO" for their next project! We look forward to more visitors in our Eagle Diner in the Library Media Center.
Career Day Speakers Needed
From Guidance Department: Maranda Holmes and Rebecca Hill
Dear Parents,
Madras is hosting Career Day on January 8, 2019. This day gives our students the opportunity to learn more about career opportunities as they interact with community members from an array of occupations and walks of life.
We would be greatly honored to have you speak with our students about your career and are certain that our students would benefit from the information you share.
On behalf of the entire Madras Middle School family, we appreciate the consideration of your time and talents for our students. The career day agenda is listed below. If you can participate, you would speak to four classes with approximately 30 students per class. We sincerely hope that your schedule will allow you to be one of our motivational speakers for “Career Day.”
Please complete the linked form, or email rebecca.hill@cowetaschools.net. Please respond at your earliest convenience, so that we may adequately prepare for the day. Thank you in advance for making a difference in the lives of our children.
Sincerely,
Madras Guidance Department
CAREER DAY AGENDA
Tuesday, January 9, 2018 (8:0-10:45 a.m.)
- 8:00- 8:20 Arrival of Career Day speakers & breakfast (Speakers assemble in the Media Center)
- 8:20-8:30 Welcome/Orientation
- 8:40-9:05 Session I
- 9:07-9:32 Session II
- 9:32-10:00 Session III
- 10:03-10:27 Session IV
- 10:30-10:45 Certificate Presentation for Speakers (Media Center)
Affidavits of Residency Due before the Holiday Break
Yearbooks Are on Sale
Yearbooks for the 2018-2019 school year are on sale and can be purchased at the link below. Prices are as indicated, and eighth grade recognition ads can also be purchased once you are logged in by creating an account. If you have any questions, please contact bookkeeper Henry Dawkins at john.dawkins@cowetaschools.net. Yearbooks are given out the last week of school.
- $45.00 – September 29 – February 22
- $50.00 – February 23 – last day of school
Thank you to our guest speaker Mr. Weatherly! He spoke to Team Avengers about his Cold War and Berlin War experience! What a treat!
Madras NJHS were volunteer bell ringers for the Salvation Army Saturday Morning! Grateful for the opportunity to serve!
Both Boys' and Girls' Soccer Teams Finished the Season as CCMSAL Runners-Up - Proud of Our Eagles!
The Eagles Will Host East Coweta Tuesday, December 18th
The preseason basketball home opener is Tuesday afternoon (December 18th). The Lady Eagles play at 4:30, and the boys' team plays following the conclusion of the girls' game. Students can stay after school until the game starts and will be supervised. Concessions will be sold including drinks and snacks. Cost of admission is $5.00. Parents should pick up their students no later than 6:45 behind the school at the football field. (No pick-ups in front of the school.) We're ready to cheer our basketball teams on to victory!
PTO: Join the Team!
Amy Brandon, PTO President
Welcome to Madras! The purpose of our PTO is to help improve our school by combining the efforts of parents, students, and teachers.
We invite you to join PTO 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.
This year, one of our major goals is to raise enough funds to purchase an electronic sign in front of the school to replace the old signage. We didn't quite reach this goal last year but are hoping to earn enough early this year to update it. We ask that each family join PTO with a $12.00 (or more if you choose) contribution. You can join and pay directly online by clicking the ONLINE MEMBERSHIP (You can also send a check with your child to the homeroom teacher or to the front office. Checks should be made payable to Madras PTO.)
We also need your volunteer time! If you are interested in assisting with any of the areas below, please select from the choices on the online form. You will be contacted as the events take place. There are many opportunities to serve:
- Hospitality Committee - Teachers' Luncheons and Special Events
- Box Tops
- School Store - helping in the store 8:00-8:30 AM on a rotational basis
- Membership
- Snack n Chat (monthly)
- Media Center (1-2 hrs per week)
- Battle of the Books
- Book Fair - Fall and Spring
- Scoliosis Screening - one time event
- School Pictures
- Lamination/Copies for teachers
- 8th Grade Dance Setup
- Special Event Assistance
- PTSO Board
MMS PTO Annual Project: Electronic Sign in Front of the School
If you wish to make a donation to this project, please send it in with your child address to the MMS PTO. Contact Amy Brandon at amysbrandon97@gmail.com with any questions.
Thanks in advance for your support!
Parent Letter Archives
Safety Letter (8-6-18)
Health Alert (8-6-18)
Open House Letter (8-7-18)
Affidavit Letter (10-15-18)
Parent Symposium Letter (10-22-18)
Symposium Flyer (10-22-18)
Veterans Day Assembly Letter (11-2-18)
Inclement Weather Protocol Letter (11-2-18)
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