MCA 7th Grade Newsletter
February 16th 2024
A Message From The 7th Grade Team
Parents and Guardians
We are well on our way into a new semester. We have some exciting news coming! We appreciate and value all the efforts of our scholars and parents. We thank you for your continued support in 7th grade.
Reminders!
Dress Code
Middle School :
• Bright green, light blue, or white polo shirt
• White dress shirt with optional custom green and blue tie
• Navy or khaki bottoms
Please remind your scholars to be diligent about adhering to the dress code. Students are tucking their shirts when asked to and then walking away and pulling their shirts out of their pants 2 minutes later.
Encourage students to check the weather in the morning and choose appropriate clothes and shoes for outdoor recess.
ROAR Club dress down dress code:
Week 1: non- dress code shirt
Week 2: non dress code pants
Week 3: non dress code shoes
Week 4: non dress code hoodie/ sweatshirt
Middle School Field Trip
We are excited to announce that we have tentatively scheduled a field trip for April 12th at the Whitewater Center here in Charlotte, NC. More information will be provided in next week's newsletter as well as a formal message in School Connect, containing all the details including the time of the event and cost.
We are in need of chaperones for this exciting outing. If you are interested, please send Mr. Neal an email at 106.rneal@nhaschools.com.
Thank you,
Middle School Team
Testing Tips!
Fun Math Facts with Mr.Sidberry
ELA Corner with Ms. Hall
Math
ELA
This week, students will continue to read The Diary of Anne Frank and examine how relationship dynamics change as the family is forced to live in the secret annex with limited resources.
Students will have a Formative Assessment on Friday, February 23rd.
Social Studies
Hello all!
Scholars will be starting their unit 1 social studies basics unit next week. I look forward to working on basic geographic and social studies concepts with your scholars.
Moral Focus of the Month.
MCA Middle Celebrates Black History Month
Hey there, friends and family!
Get ready to celebrate Black History Month in style at our amazing middle school. This year, we're shining a spotlight on our nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Why is it so important for us to know about these institutions? Well, HBCUs have played a vital role in shaping the future of our country by providing education and opportunities for African American students when many doors were closed to them. By learning about their incredible accomplishments, we can gain a deeper understanding of the significant contributions made by black scholars, leaders, and trailblazers throughout history.
In our upcoming newsletter, each edition will feature an HBCU along with its amazing accomplishments. We'll dive into their history, notable alumni, groundbreaking research projects, and inspiring success stories. So get ready to be inspired as we pay homage to these extraordinary institutions that have paved the way for so many.
Join us this month as we honor Black History Month by celebrating the remarkable impact of HBCUs. Let's embrace the opportunity to learn from their achievements and use that knowledge to shape a brighter future for ourselves and generations to come.
Weekly Featured HBCU
Bethune- Cookman University
On October 3, 1904, an exceptional young Black woman, Mary McLeod Bethune, opened the Daytona Literary and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls—what would become Bethune-Cookman University—with $1.50, faith in God and five little girls, along with Dr. Bethune’s son, Albert.
Dr. Bethune went on to become a national and international figure with a long list of notable accomplishments, including counseling US presidents, playing a role in the founding of the United Nations and creating an influential African American women’s organization. She also helped found the United Negro College Fund, of which Bethune-Cookman was a charter member. The University was a crowning achievement in a storied career.
Through Dr. Bethune’s lifetime, the school underwent several stages of growth and development. In 1923 the school merged with Cookman Institute of Jacksonville, Florida, which had been founded in 1872. The Cookman Institute was the first institution of higher education of Blacks in the State of Florida. It was through the merger that the school gained the prestigious Methodist affiliation.
The merger of the two schools began in 1923 and was finalized in 1925. The merged institution was called the Daytona-Cookman Collegiate Institute. In 1931, the College became accredited by the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of the Southern States, as a junior college and on April 27 of that year, the school’s name was officially changed to Bethune-Cookman College to reflect the leadership of Dr. Bethune.
It was in 2007 that Bethune-Cookman achieved university status, having added a graduate program in transformational leadership to its offerings.
Over the years, Bethune-Cookman grew steadily, adding academic programs and expanding its physical plant. Since 1943, Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) has graduated more than 19,000 students. Alumni work in a wide range of fields, including the arts, business, education, government, sciences and religion. B-CU has received national recognition for its intercollegiate athletic programs and instrumental and choral groups.
B-CU is known for its small-university community feel and its HBCU sensibility, for its strong academics and exceptional, personalized teaching, and for carrying forward the legacy of Dr. Bethune. That legacy includes a dedication to service and an undying commitment to building a vision for the future, then applying creativity, initiative and resilience to bring success both in college and in the world beyond.
Upcoming Events
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Half Day for Scholars
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President's Day, No School for Scholars/Staff
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8th Physical Science Check In