Mustang Minute
May 15, 2022
Announcements
Library Returns
Students who have items checked out from the Media Center should return these items by 6/3.
EOG Proctors Wanted!!!
MBP is in need of proctors for end-of-the-year testing. Having additional adults in the building during testing sessions ensures the best testing environment for our students and staff. Proctors should have an up-to-date CCS Volunteer background check. If you are a new volunteer, please register at this link. The training is a short video that can be completed at home. Please contact testing coordinator Melissa Good at mgood@chatham.k12.nc.us to share times you are available.
Here are the days and times we need assistance:
- Wednesday, May 25th 8:00am - noon
- Thursday, May 26th 8:00am - noon
- Friday, May 27th 8:00am - 11:00am
- Wednesday, June 1st 8:00am - noon
As we get closer to the EOGs, please encourage your student to do the best they can. The information we get back will help us, or your student's next school, know how we can best serve them. Additionally, we use the data we receive to help identify students that could be AIG, receive nurturing services for AIG, next year's math classes, and possibly exiting from different remediation programs. Finally, no matter what students score on their EOGs, what matters most to our school is that every student is growing academically. Pollard has had a great year and we can't wait to see the progress our students have made!
CCS Virtual Academy 22-23 School Year
If your student is interested in enrolling in the CCS Virtual Academy for the upcoming school year, you may apply by following this link: https://forms.gle/BbeBZiyM5fyYXKnU9. Applications must be completed prior to the end of the current school year. If you have questions about the program, please reach out to the CCSVA principal, Carla Neal (cneal@chatham.k12.nc.us), or the CCSVA curriculum coach, Molly Upchurch (mupchurch@chatham.k12.nc.us).
End of Year Promotional Ceremony
- 6th Grade-June 7th @ 1:30
- 7th Grade-June 7th @ 9:00
- 8th Grade-June 8th @ 9:00
End of Year School Dance
-Friday, June 3rd @ 6pm
-We look forward to having our end of year school dance. It is a great opportunity for students to get together and have a good time. For students to be able to participate in the school dance, students may not receive 2 or more ISS and/or OSS during the 4th Quarter. More information coming soon and hope to see everyone there!!!
Calendar for the week of May 8th
Tuesday
-Student Council Meeting
Wednesday
-Envirothon Meeting
Thursday
-Dual Language Recognition Night
Welcome to the PTA Corner!
THE SPRING DANCE IS BACK!
A team of excited school dance planners are putting together a fantastic evening at Pollard (Friday, June 3 from 6-9pm) to help the 6-8th grade students close out their first "normal" school year in three years, but we need your help to make it the best ever! Thank you for your consideration and support because when the PTA and School Admin put together their budgets at the start of the year, we did not anticipate being able to hold events like this again. WE ARE SO THANKFUL THAT WE CAN!!!
IF you’re able to contribute towards the cost of holding this dance, please donate here: http://app.memberhub.gives/2022dance
THRIFT SHOP
*Great News* for those who would like to volunteer this summer at the Thrift Shop: during the months of June, July, and August, volunteer hours are DOUBLED! Yes, DOUBLED! This means for each hour volunteered, you get credit for 2. What a wonderful (and easy!) opportunity to earn $$$ for your favorite teacher, club, sport, or program at Pollard.
Our Thrift Shop Rep is busy working on the summer calendar, so send any specific date requests to Cate House by Monday 6/16! cate@catehouse.com
JOIN US ON THE PTA NEXT YEAR!
Would you like to be a part of the *BEST* PTA in town? Everyone is welcome! If you are interested in hearing more about the PTA opportunities at Pollard, please reach out to President Jen Bowman (President@mbpptsa.org) or Vice President Emily Patterson (emilysartorpatterson@gmail.com) and we would be happy to chat! There are opportunities to be involved on the Board, be part of a specific committee (Thrift Shop, Teacher Appreciation, Fundraising, Communications, Book Fair, and Spirit Wear), or join as a general member and help as you are able to along the year.
* Please pass this information on to Rising 6th Grade Families that you know!!!
Calendar URLs
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Margaret B. Pollard Middle School
Website: http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/mbpms
Location: 185 Granite Mill Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA
Phone: (919) 969-0070
Twitter: @MBPollard