Eagles' Notes
Madras News: February 6, 2017
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
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Black History Month Programs
CCSS Program: Coweta County Schools will also be presenting a Black History Program on Monday, February 27th at the Nixon Centre (at 6:30 p.m.) It includes participation and performances from the three high schools, East Coweta, Newnan, and Northgate along with the six 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.
High School Transition Timeline
Coweta County High Schools have announced their transition timelines for all middle school students and parents. Please contact 8th grade counselor, Maranda Holmes if you have questions, so she can direct you to the appropriate high school counselor.
East Coweta High School
- 3/7 - ECHS 8th Grade Transition Parent Night, 6 p.m. (New Gym)
- 3/10 - All ECHS High registration paperwork is due to Madras homeroom teachers.
Newnan High School
- 2/15 - Newnan High counselors will visit with Madras students who will be attending Newnan High next year regarding class selections
- 2/28 - Newnan High Parent Night for incoming 9th graders in the main cafeteria, 6 p.m.
- 3/6 - All Newnan High registration paperwork is due to Madras homeroom teachers.
- 2/13 - Northgate Parent Night for incoming 9th graders in the main cafeteria, 6 p.m.
- 2/28 - All Northgate High School registration paperwork is due to Madras homeroom teachers.
Congratulations to Andrew Blackadar, 2017 MMS Geography Bee Champion!
Academic Eagles Place 3rd in Region for Second Time
- William Poindexter, 8th
- Nathania Adhisty, 8th
- Ashley Woodie, 8th
- Noah Gullekson, 8th
- Jackson Grote, 7th
- Sam Patton, 7th
- Jackson Bellucci, 7th
- Caleb Sevigny, 7th
- Yannis Rembert, 7th
- Thomas Becker, 6th
- Christian Trickey, 6th
- Julia Stewart, 6th
Mayor Keith Brady speaks to eighth grade Civics.
Argument driven inquiry lesson "Waves on a String" with Eagle scientists
Exploring the effect of limiting factors with the use of green peppers
Students compare and contrast Langston Hughes' "Dreams" and the song "Glory" to create dreams of their own!
Students in Mrs. Farmer's 4th period strengthen their argumentative writing skills with debates!
Recent Team Students of the Week
Upcoming Weeks at a Glance
Monday, February 6
- National School Counselors Week
- Talent Show Audition, 3:30-4:45
- Art Club, 3:30-4:30
- Future Georgia Educators Club Meeting, 3:30-4:30
- Pet Lovers Club, 3:30-4:30
- Parent Volunteer Training, 9:00 a.m. or 2:45 p.m.
- Academic Bowl Meet, 4:30, Lee Middle School
- Talent Show Audition, 3:30-4:45
- Wind Ensemble Practice, 3:45-5:30 (Band Room)
- Basketball: Madras at ECMS; Girls 4:30; Boys 5:30
- Academic Eagles Practice, 3:30-4:30
- History Club, 3:30-4:30
- Talent Show Audition, 3:30-4:45
- Black History Month Program, 9:00 a.m. Madras gym
- Statewide Tornado Drill (afternoon)
Thursday, February 9
- 6th Grade Band Ensemble Rehearsal, 3:45-5:00
- Basketball: AMS at Madras; Girls 4:30; Boys 5:30
- Coding Club, 3:30-4:30
- Keyboarding Practice, 7:30-8:00 a.m.
- Madras Oratorical Competition
- District Honor Band
- Winter Pep Rally, 2:30 p.m.
- IC Posting Window Closes, 10 a.m.
- District Honor Band
Monday, February 13
- Boys Basketball Tourney, AMS
- Girls Basketball Tourney, LMS
- Art Club, 3:30-4:30
- Wind Ensemble Practice, 3:45-5:30 (Band Room)
- Boys Basketball Semifinals, AMS
- Girls Basketball Semifinals, LMS
- Academic Eagles Practice, 3:30-4:30
- Student Council Meeting, 3:30-4:30
- CCSS Board Meeting
- Progress Reports Issued
Wednesday, February 15
- TMX Rehearsal, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
- National Honor Society, 3:30-4:30
Thursday, February 16
- 6th Grade Band Ensemble Rehearsal, 3:45-5:00
- 6th grade to Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
- Boys Basketball Championship, AMS, 7:30
- Girls Basketball Championship, AMS, 5:30
- Coding Club, 3:30-4:30
- Junior Beta Club Meeting, 3:30-4:30
- Keyboarding Practice, 7:30-8:00 a.m.
- Optimist Oratorical Competition, 7 pm, Asa Powell Center
- Club Advisement
Friday, February 17
- 6th Grade Statewide Honors Chorus, Athens, GA
- Box Top Collection Deadline
- Friday Advisement
Saturday, February 18
- 6th Grade Statewide Honors Chorus, Athens, GA
February 20-24
- Mid-Winter Break
Saturday, February 25
- All-State Honors Chorus, Athens, GA
Monday, February 27
- Academic Bowl Meet, Long Cane MS
Tuesday, February 28
- Pre-Festival Band Concert, 6:30 pm, MMS
- Wind Ensemble Practice, 3:45-5:30 (Band Room)
- Academic Eagles Practice, 3:30-4:30
- Track Meet, ECMS, 4:30
Wednesday, March 1
- Innovation Expo
Thursday, March 2
- 6th Grade Band Ensemble Rehearsal, 3:45-5:00
- All-State Band (Athens, GA)
- TMX Rehearsal, 3:30-5:30
- Coding Club, 3:30-4:30
- Keyboarding Practice, 7:30-8:00 a.m.
- Snack 'n Chat (sponsored by PTSO)
- Talent Show, 6 p.m.
- Friday Advisement
Don't Forget to Purchase Your Yearbook
Box Top Update
The box tops went out with our an estimated check of $374.00 for this batch, and we also have another check coming our way of $317.90 for our Mar-May contest.
The winner homeroom for our 2nd contest is Ms. Barberio! Her homeroom will celebrate with a Chick-Fil-A breakfast.
Thanks to all who have collected box tops for our school. Please continue to send these in to your child's homeroom teacher. These equal cash and provide instructional funds for teachers.
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
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!
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