Eagles' Notes
Madras News: January 22, 2018, Lorraine Johnson, Principal
Madras Middle School
Email: MadrasNews@cowetaschools.net
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
Daily Intercom
Eighth Grade Semi-Formal is March 3rd
Madras commemorates the end of eighth grade's middle school experience with an eighth grade semi-formal dance which will be held this year on Saturday, March 3rd from 6:30-9:00 in the Madras cafeteria.
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 12-28 in the cafeteria during lunch.
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. Parent letters are being sent home January 16th. If you have any questions, please contact a Madras administrator.
Media Notes
It is time for Battle of the Books at Madras! This event will take place on Friday, January 26th in our Madras Middle School cafeteria. Students have formed teams within their English Language Arts classes and have been reading books off our Battle list for several months. These teams will compete to answer questions from these books. We need volunteers on that day from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. As a Battle volunteer you will be assigned to read questions, award points for correct answers, and total scores for each round.There will be two rounds. This is one of the best volunteer activities because the students are so excited and fun to work with!
If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Mrs. Pitts in the Library Media Center by email at karen.pitts@cowetaschools.net.
We are looking forward to a great Battle again this year! The kids are excited! We could not pull off this event without help from our parents!!! Our second competition will be held on Friday, February 16 with our final competition on Friday, March 2. If you are interested in helping with these dates, please let Mrs. Pitts know this as well.
Northgate High School Information for Eighth Grade Parents
January 25th (Electives Arena) 6:15 p.m.
Meeting Place: 9th Grade Cafeteria
Purpose:
- to give parents and students an overview of electives offered at the Central Education Center and at NGHS
- to inform parents regarding the AP and Dual Enrollment classes
- to provide parents and students the opportunity to visit the electives arena
- to see courses available for registration at CEC and NGHS.
February 12th (Eighth Grade Parents Night, Upcoming Ninth Graders) 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Main Cafeteria
Purpose:
- to provide parents detailed information about the registration process
- to answer questions regarding high school registration
- to provide an opportunity for students to participate in student led tours
Newnan High School Information for Eighth Grade Parents
February 8th (NHS Staff visits 8th graders at Madras during the school day)
Purpose: to provide students with information on the following
- CEC Opportunities
- Athletics/NCAA Eligibility
- Academics
- Fine Arts
- JROTC
- STEM
February 13th (Eighth Grade Transition Parent Meeting) 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Main Cafeteria
What to Bring: Your registration forms (counselors will be on hand to answer questions)
Purpose: to inform parents on the following:
- Course Descriptions
- High School Requirements
- WEighted Classes
- HOPE Scholarship
- Importance of GPA
- Breakout Sessions (Athletics, STEM/AP, JROTC, Math/Science Curriculum Resources, Top Tier Schools)
- Registration forms are due back to base school by March 2nd.
Jr. Beta and NGHS Sponsoring Coat and Blanket Drive
Madras Celebrates Black History Month
About the speaker: A bestselling author and founder of the Coaching and Positive Psychology Institute (CaPP), Valorie Burton has served clients in over 40 states and ten countries and written twelve books on personal development, including; Successful Women Think Differently, What’s Really Holding You Back and her latest Successful Women Speak Differently.
She is a frequent guest expert for the TODAY Show, CNN, Dr. Oz, Oprah Magazine, NPR, Essence and many others. She has spoken for hundreds of organizations, including GE, McDonald’s Corporation, Verizon, Coca Cola, and the United States military.
Ms. Burton has a master’s degree in applied positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, a master’s degree in journalism from Florida A&M University and a BA from Florida State University. You can read her inspiring weekly e-newsletter at www.valorieburton.com.
CCSS Program: Coweta County Schools will also be presenting a Black History Program on Tuesday, February 6th at the Nixon Centre (at 6:00 p.m.) It includes participation and performances from the three high schools, East Coweta, Newnan, and Northgate along with Coweta County middle schools.
Our freedom and equality is the product of many brave individuals’ strength, courage and faith. We invite you to join us as we recognize and celebrate the history and achievements of African Americans, remembering their stories and their contributions which can be passed on to future generations.
Georgia Milestones and Student Growth
The Georgia Milestones Assessment System (Georgia Milestones) is a comprehensive summative assessment program spanning grades 3 through high school.Georgia Milestones measures how well students have learned the knowledge and skills outlined in the state-adopted content standards in English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
Students in grades 3 through 8 take an end-of-grade assessment in English Language Arts and mathematics while students in grades 5 and 8 are also assessed in science and social studies. High school students take an end-of-course assessment for each of the ten courses designated by the State Board of Education.
Features the Georgia Milestone Assessment System include:
- open-ended (constructed-response) items in English Language Arts and mathematics (all grades and courses);
- a writing component (in response to passages read by students) at every grade level and course within the English Language Arts assessment;
- norm-referenced items in all content areas and courses, to complement the criterion-referenced information and to provide a national comparison; and
- transition to online administration over time, with online administration considered the primary mode of administration and paper-pencil as back-up until the transition is complete.
What is the purpose of Georgia Milestones?
The Georgia Milestones Assessment System is designed to provide information about how well students are mastering the state-adopted content standards in the core content areas of English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
Importantly, Georgia Milestones is designed to provide students with critical information about their own achievement and their readiness for their next level of learning – be it the next grade, the next course, or endeavor (college or career).
Informing parents, educators, and the public about how well students are learning important content is an essential aspect of any educational assessment and accountability system. Parents, the public, and policy makers, including local school districts and boards of education, can use the results as a barometer of the quality of educational opportunity provided throughout the state of Georgia.
As such, Georgia Milestones serves as a key component of the state’s accountability system – the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI).
What content areas and grade levels are tested?
Students in grades 3 through 8 take an end-of-grade assessment in English Language Arts and mathematics while students in grades 5 and 8 are also assessed in science and social studies. Each school district selects a local testing window, based on their local school calendar, from within the state-designated testing window.
Additional Georgia Milestones Parent Information and Resources
2017-2018 Georgia Milestones Parent Brochure
2017-2018 Georgia Milestones Parent Brochure (Spanish)
Parents' Guide to End of Grade Reports
Parents' Guide to End of Grade Reports (Spanish)
Experience Online Testing Georgia
Study Guides
The Study/Resource Guides are intended to serve as a resource for parents and students. They contain practice questions and learning activities for each content area. The standards identified in the Study/Resource Guides address a sampling of the state-mandated content standards.
Congratulations, Mrs. Wagner, 2018 CCF Grant Recipient
(Dates are added or revised as information becomes available.)
Monday, January 22
- Flute Ensemble Rehearsal, 3:45-4:30
- Boys' Basketball Practice, 3:30-4:45
- Girls' Basketball Practice, 4:15-5:30
- Academic Bowl Meet, Evans Middle
- Art Club Meeting, 3:30-4:30
- Auburn Puzzle Math Challenge Team, 3:30-4:30
- Jr. ROTC Meeting, 3:30-4:30
- Junior Beta Meeting, 3:30-4:15
- Science Olympiad Practice, 3:30-4:30
Tuesday, January 23
- Basketball vs AMS (H), Girls, 4:30; Boys, 5:30
- Eagle Extraordinaire Meeting, 3:30-4:30
- History Club, 3:30-4:30
- Madras Oratorical Competition Practice, 3:30-4:30
- Science Olympiad Practice, 3:30-4:30
Wednesday, January 24
- Jazz Band Rehearsal, 3:45-5:30
- Boys' Basketball Practice, 3:30-4:45
- Girls' Basketball Practice, 4:15-5:30
- FCA Meeting, 8:00-8:20
- Lady Eagles Step Team Practice, 3:30-5:00
- Madras Oratorical Competition Practice, 3:30-4:30
- Running Club, 3:30-4:30
- Science Olympiad Practice, 3:30-4:30
- 8th grade to CEC
- Congressman Drew Ferguson Speaks to 8th Grade Civics Classes
- Madras Geography Bee
Thursday, January 25
- Basketball vs SRMS (H, Girls, 4:30; Boys, 5:30
- Girls of Faith, 3:30-4:45
- Academic Eagles Practice, 3:30-4:30
- Coding Club, 3:30-4:30
- Madras Oratorical Competition Practice, 3:30-4:30
- Science Olympiad Practice, 3:30-4:30
- Keith Mayor Brady Speaks to 8th Grade Civics Classes
- NGHS Electives/AP/Dual Enrollment Meeting for 8th Grade Parents (upcoming 9th graders), 6:15, 9th grade cafeteria
Friday, January 26
- Basketball vs ECMS (A), Girls, 4:30; Boys, 5:30
- TMX Rehearsal, 3:30-5:30 pm
- Madras Oratorical Competition Practice, 3:30-4:30
- Battle of the Books, Round 1
- Club Advisement
Saturday, January 27
- Auburn Math Puzzle Challenge
Monday, January 29
- Flute Ensemble Rehearsal, 3:45-4:30
- Boys' Basketball Practice, 4:15-5:30
- Girls' Basketball Practice, 3:30-4:45
- CCSS Academic Bowl Meet, MMS
- Lady Eagles Step Team Practice, 3:30-5:00
- Science Olympiad Selected Events, 3:30-4:30
Tuesday, January 30
- Basketball vs EMS (A), Girls, 4:30; Boys, 5:30
- Science Olympiad Selected Events, 3:30-4:30
- NAEP Testing at Madras
Wednesday, January 31
- Jazz Band Rehearsal, 3:45-5:30
- Basketball vs LMS (A), Girls, 4:30; Boys, 5:30
- FCA Meeting, 8:00-8:20
- Science Olympiad Selected Events, 3:30-4:30
- Parole Officer Michael Terrell Speaks to 8th Grade Civics Classes
Thursday, February 1
- Boys' Basketball Practice, 3:30-4:45
- Girls' Basketball Practice, 3:30-5:30
- Lady Eagles Step Team Practice, 3:30-5:00
- Science Olympiad Selected Events, 3:30-4:30
Friday, February 2
- Basketball vs LMS (H), Girls, 4:30; Boys, 5:30
- TMX Rehearsal, 3:30-5:30 pm
- Advisement
PTSO: Join the Team!
Sign up for Madras PTSO texts by:
- Text the number 81010
- Enter @MadrasPTSO
Amy Brandon, 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. This year, our goal is to raise enough funds to purchase an electronic sign in front of the school to replace the old signage. We hope to reach this goal by the end of the school year. We ask that each family join PTSO with a $12.00 contribution. (Checks should be made payable to Madras PTSO.)
We also need your volunteer time! If you are interested in assisting with any of the areas below, please print the form below linked beneath, 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.
There are many opportunities to serve through PTSO:
- Snack n Chat (Monthly)
- School Store (rotational schedule
- Teacher Luncheons
- Media Center Weekly Help
- Veterans Day Program
- Black History Month Program Reception
- Decoration for Receptions/Luncheons
- Book Fairs (Fall and Spring)
- Battle of the Books
- School Pictures (Fall)
- Scoliosis Screening (One time event)
- Landscaping and Beautification
MMS PTSO Annual Project: Electronic Sign in Front of the School
If you wish to make a donation to this, please send it in with your child address to the MMS PTSO. Contact Amy Brandon at amysbrandon97@gmail.com, if you are interested in joining our team!
Thanks in advance for your support!
Parent Letter Archives
Bus Update Letter (8-4-17)
Family Connections (8-4-17)
Safety Letter (8-7-17)
Open House Letter (8-7-17)
Solar Eclipse Letter (8-10-17)
Student Services Letter (8-15-17)
Solar Eclipse Letter (8-16-17)
Madras Eclipse Letter (8-17-17)
Student Services Newsletter (9-29-17)
Safety Newsletter (10-3-17)
6th Grade Apollo Field Trip Letter (10/6/17)
Career Day Letter (10-10-17)
6th Grade Milestones Field Test Letter (10-17-17)
Car Rider Information Letter (10-23-17)
Inclement Weather (12/7/17)
Individual Milestones Student Growth Reports (1/11/18)
Eighth Grade Semi Formal (1/16/18)
Eighth Grade Career Expo (1/16/18)
Inclement Weather (1/16/18)
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Don't Forget to Purchase Your Yearbook
Madras 2017-2018 yearbooks are on sale through March 1st for $45.00. Follow the link below to place your order online. If your student is an eighth grader, and you would like to purchase an ad to celebrate his/her achievements, click the second link below.