The Falcon Connection
Your link to Quail Hollow Middle School | May 4, 2018
Important Dates
Dates are current as of publication. Check the QHMS website and social media for updates.
MAY
- Mon 7-Fri 11 Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week!
- Mon 7 Away Baseball/Soccer v. AG
- Tue 8 Last Day for PLT
- Tue 8 Band Concert 6-7:30pm
- Wed 9 National School Nurses Day
- Thur 10 Orchestra Concert 6-7 pm
- Mon 14 NJHS Induction Ceremony at Suthminster 6 pm
- Tue 15 Dance Performance 6-8 pm
- Wed 16 Home Baseball/Soccer v. JM Robinson
- Thur 17-Fri 18 Progress Reports distributed
- Thur 17 Chorus Performance 6-7:30 pm
- Tues 22 PTSA General Board Meeting, Sports Banquet 6-7 pm
- Fri 25 EOGs Begin!
- Fri 25 Staff/Student Basketball Game
- Mon 28 Memorial Day Holiday: NO SCHOOL
- Tue 29 EOGs
- Wed 30 EOGs/NCFEs
- Thur 31 NCFEs
JUNE
- Fri 1 7th Grade Math I EOC
- Fri 1 8th grade Social 6:30-8:30
- Mon 4 Spanish EOC
- Tue 5-Thur 7 Disney Trip
- Wed 6 7th grade Field Day
- Thur 7 6th grade Field Day
- Thur 7 8th grade Carowinds
- Fri 8 Last Day of School
- Fri 8 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony at Forest Hill 11-12:30
SCHOOL NEWS
Ms. Penagos: Meck Ed Teacher of Excellence
Proctors Needed for Testing
Staff Appreciation Week
Show all of the wonderful teachers, administrators, and staff at QHMS that you appreciate all they do every day during Staff Appreciation week, May 7-11. Bring in a thank you note, a surprise treat or school supply item, or just say “Thank you” during this special celebration week. Would you like to show your appreciation to a teacher or staff member but just not sure what to do? Check out our list of Favorite Things! https://joom.ag/7N9L
We’ll finish off the week with Donut Day on Friday, May 11, and we need donut donations! Please consider bringing in a dozen (or 2!) donuts on Friday morning. You can drop them off in carpool, or leave them in the front office.
Buy Your Yearbook!
Did you know?
The Hollow is growing! With the Leadership Magnet program beginning in 2018-2019, our student numbers will increase. To keep up with that growth, QHMS will be hiring for a variety of positions. Interested in learning more? Visit the Careers page on the CMS website at http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/Jobs/Pages/default.aspx to view the postings and the position requirements for these and other Charlotte-Mecklenburg School system jobs.
8th Grade Updates!
Permission slips for the 8th grade promotion ceremony and 8th Grade Social will be sent home the week of May 7. Be on the lookout! Remember, students must meet behavior and academic requirements in order to attend. Those requirements can be found here.
Get Connected: Join Clubs and Activities At QH
Sports Banquet, May 22
The Spring Sports Banquet is a time to celebrate our QHMS athletes, coaches, and families. Join us on May 22 at 6pm for this fun night of recognition. Athletes that participated in sports during all of the 2017-18 seasons are invited to attend.
LEND A HAND, SUPPORT QHMS
PTSA Needs YOU!
The Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is looking for support in a variety of positions. Take a look at the available positions and please consider volunteering for the 2018-2019 school year. Positions can be split across multiple people if you want to tag-team with a friend.
- Indoor Beautification Chairperson/Team: We are looking for a creative person or people to create bulletin boards, maintain the staff photo display, and manage other indoor beautification efforts. We want to celebrate leadership throughout the school!
- Affinity Night Chairperson: This fundraising role will plan eat out nights with local businesses such as TCBY, McDonald’s, and Rusty’s Deli. Planning includes data selection and coordination with other school events, communication to Quail families and collection of our percentage of the evening’s proceeds
- Field Day Chairperson: Help plan and pull off Field Day celebrations. Involves snacks and waters and assisting in game planning/supplies.
- Prospective Parents: Help us spread the news about Quail! Help plan Open Houses and School Tours and get the word out to families.
- Sunshine Committee Chairperson/Team: Help spread happiness and support. Manage the purchase and distribution of monthly cupcakes to staff, flowers and cards when grief or joy hits close to home, and share other reminders that the Quail staff is supported.
- Valentine’s Day Dance Chairperson: This is an annual event that needs planning. Help the kids have a great Valentine's Day with pizza, drinks, and a DJ!
Special Thanks to Sellers Orthodontics!
These are a few of our favorite things!
NEW NAME: Amazon Smile *Quail Hollow School PTA*
Proud Falcon yard signs
Tell ‘Em QHMS Sent You! “The Rusty Onion” Gives Back!
CMS NEWS & EDUCATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Email: qhfalcon@gmail.com
Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/quailhollowMS/Pages/Default.aspx
Location: 2901 Smithfield Church Road, Charlotte, NC, United States
Phone: 980-343-3620
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuailHollowMiddleSchool
Twitter: @QuailHollowMS