Eagles' Notes
Madras News: February 27, 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
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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.
Black History Month Programs
CCSS Program: Coweta County Schools is pleased to present the 2017 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.
Don't Forget to Purchase Your Yearbook
Flu Season Reminders and Preventive Actions
Parent Survey
Upcoming Weeks at a Glance
Monday, February 27
- Academic Bowl Meet, Long Cane MS
- Science Olympiad Prep for Competition, 3:30-5:00
- Junior ROTC Meeting, 3:30-4:30
- Coweta County Black History Month Program, the Nixon Centre, 6:30 p.m.
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
- NGHS 8th Grade Registration Paperwork Due for 9th
- NHS 8th Grade Transition Parent Meeting, NHS, 6-7 pm (main cafeteria)
- Track Meet, ECMS, 4:30
- Science Olympiad Prep for Competition, 3:30-5:00
Wednesday, March 1
- Innovation Expo
- Science Olympiad Prep for Competition, 3:30-5:00
Thursday, March 2
- All-State Band (Athens, GA)
- Jazz Band Rehearsal, 3:45-5:00
- TMX Rehearsal, 3:30-5:30
- Coding Club, 3:30-4:30
- Keyboarding Practice, 7:30-8:00 a.m.
- Science Olympiad Prep for Competition, 3:30-5:00
- Girls of Faith, 3:30-4:30
Friday, March 3
- Snack 'n Chat (sponsored by PTSO)
- Talent Show, 6 p.m.
- Friday Advisement
Monday, March 6
- Band Solo and Ensemble Rehearsals, 3:30-4:30
- Art Club, 3:30-4:30
- Future Georgia Educators Club Meeting, 3:30-4:30
- Pet Lovers Club, 3:30-4:30
- NHS 8th Grade Registration Paperwork Due
- Parent Volunteer Training, 9:00 a.m. or 2:45 p.m.
- Track Meet, ECMS, 4:30
Tuesday, March 7
- Wind Ensemble Practice, 3:45-5:30 (Band Room)
- Pre-LGPE Chorus Concert, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church
- Academic Eagles Practice, 3:30-4:30
- History Club, 3:30-4:30
- ECHS 8th Grade Transition Parent Night, 6 p.m. (New Gym)
Thursday, March 9
- Jazz Band Rehearsal, 3:45-5:00
- Coding Club, 3:30-4:30
- Keyboarding Practice, 7:30-8:00 a.m.
- TMX Rehearsal, 3:30-5:30
- ECHS 8th Grade Registration Paperwork Due for 9th
- Friday Advisement
- Wind Ensemble Camp, 9-3, MMS
Monday, March 13
- Band Solo and Ensemble Rehearsals, 3:30-4:30
Tuesday, March 14
- National Honor Society, 3:30-4:30
- CCSS Board Meeting
- Nine Weeks Exams
- Track Meet, ECMS, (Field) 4:30
Wednesday, March 15
- LGPE (Band), 1:30, Nixon Centre
- Junior Beta Club Meeting, 3:30-4:30
- Nine Weeks Exams
- Track Meet, ECMS, (Running) 4:30
Thursday, March 16
- Jazz Band Rehearsal, 3:45-5:00
- Coding Club, 3:30-4:30
- Keyboarding Practice, 7:30-8:00 a.m.
- Student Council Meeting, 3:30-4:30
Friday, March 17
- Teacher Workday; No school for students
Monday, March 20
- Band Solo and Ensemble Rehearsals, 3:30-4:30
- Art Club, 3:30-4:30
- Future Georgia Educators Club Meeting, 3:30-4:30
- Track Meet, NGHS, 4:30
Tuesday, March 21
- History Club, 3:30-4:30
- Sixth Grade Orientation, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 22
- Spring Book Fair
Thursday, March 23
- Spring Book Fair
- Jazz Band Rehearsal, 3:45-5:00
- Coding Club, 3:30-4:30
- Keyboarding Practice, 7:30-8:00 a.m.
- Track Meet, NHS, 4:30
Friday, March 24
- Spring Book Fair
- TMX Rehearsal, 3:30-5:30
- Book Club Meeting
- Report Cards Issued
- Friday Advisement
Monday, March 27
- Spring Book Fair
- Band Solo and Ensemble Rehearsals, 3:30-4:30
Tuesday, March 28
- LGPE for Middle Chorus
- Spring Book Fair
- Track Meet, ECMS, (Field) 4:30
Wednesday, March 29
- Spring Book Fair
- Track Meet, ECMS, (Running) 4:30
Thursday, March 30
- Spring Book Fair
- Jazz Band Rehearsal, 3:45-5:00
- TMX Rehearsal, 3:30-5:30
- Coding Club, 3:30-4:30
- Keyboarding Practice, 7:30-8:00 a.m.
- Club Advisement
Friday, March 31
- Coke Float Social (Battle of the Books Fundraiser)
Yannis Rembert and Clare Wendell Both took First Place (Male and Female) in the Newnan Optimist Oratorical Competition
Statewide Chorus
Sixth Grade Band Visits the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Eagle Spirit!
Recent Students of the Week
Mrs. Johnstone's classes are researching groups facing discrimination today in the United States and are discussing their findings.
Eagle Scientists Exploring Sound
Seventh grade students study the energy flow through food chains/webs and completed a Cold Stone Scat lab.
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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