Eagles' Notes
Madras News: March 4, 2019, 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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1st Place (Grand Champion) - 6th Grade - Mrs. Davenport's Team - Team Macaws: (Pictured L-R) Addie Burford, Bobbie Gilham, and Miranda Aycock
2nd Place - 8th Grade - Mrs. Rembert's Team - Indecisive: (Pictured L-R) McGinley Gore, Kaili Moore, Avery Sleigh, and Jessie Johnstone
3rd Place -7th Grade - Mrs. Meza's Team - The Page Turners: (Pictured L-R) Larissa Martin, Jenna Loper, Emily Shay, and Kate Harris
Congratulations to these students! They have won a gift certificate to our upcoming Book Fair, an individual trophy, and they will be invited to a pizza party.
I again want to thank all of my ELA teachers and our administrators for their support of this awesome competition. Additionally, Mrs. Kipp, Mrs. Vanden Heuvel, Mrs. Woods, and Mrs. Staples were such a big help. Most importantly, we had numerous parent volunteers who helped make this competition possible. Along with those volunteers and the PTSO, we could not make this happen. Thank you all so very much!
Our list of books for next year will be published before the end of the school year. Keep an eye out for the new list and encourage your 6th or 7th grader to participate next year so we can make it the biggest and best competition to date at Madras!
Meals on Wheels Campaign
March 4, 2019
Dear Madras Families and Students,
We believe when students get involved in community service, they not only help others, they also expand their view of the world, develop empathy and leadership skills, and realize how their actions can have a positive impact on those in need. Our students have been involved in multiple service projects this year, and this month, Madras will host “Madras March for Meals” during first connections on March the 29th to benefit the Coweta Meals on Wheels Program.
The Coweta Meals on Wheels Foundation provides meals to disabled or chronically ill adults who are unable to provide meals for themselves. Many of ours students’ grandparents have benefited from this program in past years. Students who would like to participate will have the opportunity to complete a fun walk during their first connections class on Friday, March 29th. Parents, family, and friends can pledge 25 cents or more per lap with a goal of each student raising a miniumum of 5 dollars. The three students who raise the most money for Meals on Wheels will receive a Madras t-shirt.
The entrance fee for this event is $5.00 (more can be raised if additional laps are pledged).
Money will be collected each morning during homeroom. Letters are being send home with students March 4th. You can access it here.
Coweta County School System Letter to Parents Regarding E-Cigarettes
Dear Parents,
Coweta County School System administrators have recently seen an increase in the number of incidents involving the use of e-cigarettes by middle and high students. Our school system wants to alert parents to this trend, and to share information regarding e-cigarettes and their detrimental effects on teens and young adults.
Several health organizations have provided guidance to help to combat this growing issue in our schools. These include information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov/features/ecigarettes-young-people/index.html), which notes that “e-cigarettes are now the most commonly used form of tobacco by youth in the U.S.” The U.S. Surgeon General (e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov) warns that “many e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive,” as well as other harmful substances. Also, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched its first tobacco prevention campaign “The Real Cost” in 2014, to educate at-risk teens on the harmful effects of cigarette smoking, and expanded it to educate teens on the dangers of e-cigarette use in 2018. A full list of educational resources like these can be found on the school system’s website (www.cowetaschools.net).
According to the CDC, e-cigarettes are electronic devices that heat a liquid and produce an aerosol, or mix of small particles in the air. E-cigarettes come in many shapes and sizes. In fact, some e-cigarettes are so small that they are very difficult to detect, and may even resemble pens or USB drives to casual observers. E-cigarettes are known by many different names. They are sometimes called “e-cigs,” “e-hookahs,” “mods,” “vape pens,” “vapes,” “tank systems,” and “electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). Using an e-cigarette is sometimes called “vaping” or “JUULing.” The CDC also reports that the use of e-cigarettes is unsafe for children, teens, and young adults. These devices often contain extremely high levels of nicotine or other harmful substances besides nicotine.
It is against Georgia law for a minor to buy or possess vaping products. Additionally, the use or possession of e-cigarettes in our schools is a serious violation of the Coweta County School System code of conduct. School administrators have been advised to treat it as such. Students who use e-cigarettes at school may be subjected to severe disciplinary consequences, including suspension from school or referral to student services.
Please talk with your child about the health risks and other consequences that are associated with the use of e-cigarettes. Feel free to contact your child’s school or our school system offices if you have any questions. And please refer to our school system’s website for resources that may help you talk with your child at home. Your child’s safety, and the maintenance of a healthy and safe school environment are our school system’s top priorities. We appreciate parents’ support in this mission.
8th Grade Semiformal is Friday, March 15th
The following letter went home with students Jan. 28th and can be downloaded here.
View highlights from previous years
January 28, 2019
Dear Parents,
Each year we commemorate our eighth graders’ middle school experience with an eighth grade semi-formal dance which will be held this year on Friday, March 15th from 6:30-9:00 in the Madras cafeteria. This special event is for Madras students only and gives them an opportunity to socialize with their classmates while celebrating the end of their middle school tenure. The dance will be supervised by Madras administration and teachers, and local law enforcement will be present.
Dance tickets are $25.00 and include catered finger foods for dinner, drinks, snacks, and entertainment (DJ). This price also includes free pictures that can be downloaded by students after the dance. (Tickets will be sold February 4-March 8 during advisement and during lunch in the cafeteria.)
Below is the required dress code for the dance. Please note that the eighth grade dance is a semi-formal occasion and should be reflected in students’ attire.
Dress Code for Eighth Grade Dance
Gentlemen may wear khakis, dress pants, a dress shirt, a jacket, and a tie.
Ladies may wear a dress, skirt, blouse, or pants.
Jeans are not permitted.
Dresses and skirts must be mid-thigh. Any slits or other openings in the dress or skirt may not rise above mid-thigh.
The top of the dress must have 2 straps (one on each side). “Spaghetti” straps, halters, and clear straps are all permitted.
Backless dresses (dress must come to/cover the bra strap in the back), dresses with “cut-outs” openings in the midriff, and dresses with plunging necklines will not be permitted.
Holes in khakis, dress pants, or shirts will not be permitted.
Though we are happy to provide social time for our eighth graders, we continue to hold high academic and behavioral expectations throughout the remainder of the year. We expect our students to represent Madras well and to adhere to the dress code; this is especially important since the dance is held on a weekend evening.
In order for your child to participate, he/she must sign and return the bottom portion of this letter, and payment must be received by Friday, March 8th. If you have any questions, please contact an administrator at 770-254-2744. It is our hope that every student will be able to attend
Sincerely,
Eighth Grade Teachers and Administration
Yearbooks Are on Sale
Yearbooks for the 2018-2019 school year are on sale and can be purchased at the link below. The price is $50.00 and can also be purchased through our bookkeeping department at Madras or 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.
Supports Gallery Walk: With some guidance & support from peers, students develop & strengthen writing.
2019 Battle of the Books Competition
Congratulations, 2019 Teacher of the Year, Peggy Davenport!
Black History Month Program
2019 Madras Talent Show
Box Tops are Back Second Semester!
by Jamie Bowne, PTSO Box Top Chair
March/April Contest
Deadline: Wednesday, April 10th
Reward: Skyzone Party for top 15 Contributors for the year
Turn in Box tops by Wednesday, April 10th to be eligible for an end of the year Skyzone Party. The top 15 contributors for the year will win a spot at the Skyzone party. All Box Tops need to be turned in by the end of homeroom on Wednesday, April 10th.This contest will be cumulative for the entire school year.
Box Tops can be submitted by students to homeroom teacher in a plastic bag, envelope or taped to a collection sheet.
Be sure to label collection sheet(s) or baggie with student’s name & homeroom teacher to obtain credit.
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)
8th Grade Career Expo Field Trip Letter (1-7-19)
7th Grade College and Career Academy Field trip Letter (1-8-19)
Scoliosis Letter, 6th and 8th Grades (1-14-19)
High School Transition Information (1-15-19)
8th Grade Semiformal Letter (1-28-19)
Parent Letter (1-28-19)
Meals on Wheels Letter (3-4-19)
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