Eagles' Notes
Madras News: Nov. 14 - Dec 2, 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
Upcoming Events
Madras Calendar
Supply List
Progress Reports
Progress reports will be issued to students Thursday, November 17th and should be signed and returned to your child's homeroom teacher. If you have questions regarding your child's progress, you can email or call the team or teacher, or you can call 770-254-2744 to schedule a conference. Email contact information can be found on our Madras web site at: http://www.cowetaschools.net.
Junior Service League Can-a-Thon: Let's "Can" Hunger, Eagles!
By Trish Barberio, Student Council Sponsor
Basketball Tryouts
Attention all boys and girls interested in trying out for basketball:
Voluntary Basketball Conditioning (Week of November 14th)
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 3:30-4:30
Basketball Tryouts
- Will begin November 29th
- You must have a completed athletic packet submitted to the front office by November 17th to attend tryouts or conditioning.
- 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/
Upcoming Weeks at a Glance
Monday, November 14
- Fall Book Fair
- 7th/8th Grade Band to Spivey Hall
- Art Club, 3:30-4:30
- Math Counts, 3:30-4:30
- Science Olympiad 3:30-4:30
- Voluntary Basketball Conditioning, 3:30-4:30
- Fall Book Fair
- Wind Ensemble Practice, 3:45-5:30 (Band Room)
- Academic Eagles Practice, 3:30-4:30
- Chess Club, 7:30-8:00 a.m. in Coach Hitchcock's room
- History Club, 3:30-4:30
- Soccer vs. Evans Girls (H); Boys (A), 4:30 p.m.
- National Honor Society, 3:30-4:30
- Voluntary Basketball Conditioning, 3:30-4:30
Wednesday, November 16
- Fall Book Fair
- Junior Beta Club Meeting, 3:30-4:30
- CCSS Custodial Appreciation Day
- NEA Support Professionals Day
Thursday, November 17
- Fall Book Fair
- TMX Rehearsal, 3:30-5:30
- Student Council Meeting, 3:30-4:30
- Progress Reports Issued
- Club Advisement
- Voluntary Basketball Conditioning, 3:30-4:30
- Soccer vs. ECMS Girls (H); Boys (A), 4:30 p.m.
- Girls of Faith Meeting, 3:30-4:30
- Friday Advisement
Monday, November 21-25
- Thanksgiving Break
Monday, November 28
- Soccer vs. SRMS Girls (H); Boys (A), 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 29
- Wind Ensemble Practice, 3:45-5:30 (Band Room)
- Academic Eagles Practice, 3:30-4:30
- Chess Club, 7:30-8:00 a.m. in Coach Hitchcock's room
- State/Local Run-Off Election
Wednesday, November 30
- Madras Singers Rehearsal, 3:30-4:30
- Soccer vs. Lee Girls (H); Boys (A), 4:30 p.m.
- Madras Singers at Southern Crescent Choral Rehearsal, 6-8 p.m.
- Madras Singers at Southern Crescent Choral, 7:30 p.m.
- Madras Singers leave MMS, 6 p.m.
- TMX Rehearsal, 3:30-5:30
- Snack 'n Chat (sponsored by PTSO)
- Friday Advisement
- All State Band Auditions
Madras Parent Volunteer Training
- December 5, 9:00 a.m.
- December 5, 2:45 p.m.
Kudos to Our Newest Eagle Applause Recipients!
Team Students of the Week
Veterans Day Program
Happenings around Campus
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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