REGISTRAR Darlene Laxer C O N N E C T I O N...08 professional development day NOVEMBER 08 homecoming...

in this July 2013 issue >>>

Austin Brown, Head Principal

AUGUST

01 senior schedule 9am-11am

01 junior schedule 1pm - 3 pm

02 soph schedule 9am -11am

05 new student orientation 6:30pm

07 students report for classes

15 meet the jags night

15 school play auditions (Shrek)

16 football jamboree

19 back to school night

28 school photos 10 & 11 grades

SEPTEMBER

02 labor day holiday

20 dancing with teachers

OCTOBER

07 fall holiday

08 professional development day

NOVEMBER

08 homecoming

25 -29 thanksgiving holiday

DECEMBER

20 60% day early dismissal

23 to jan. 3rd- christmas holidays

JANUARY

06 classes resume

20 martin luther king holiday

FEBRUARY

17 professional development day

MARCH

10-14 spring break

in gathering this information and for the concise format in which it is presented. We are also grateful for how our PTO assists us in creating a strong academic environment at MCHS. And to our students, we are excited about the fall and look forward to see-ing you soon. We look, with expectation, toward another great year in the Jungle! Go Jags!

m a d i s o n c e n t r a l P T O

C O N N E C T I O N

C A L E N D A R

Principal Thoughts

You are invited to join together with other parents to serve on our Madison Central Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for the coming school year. There is no better way to support your child and their education than by getting to know their teachers and working together toward our “Commitment to Excellence” at Madison Central! In this newsletter you will find important dates and announcements about the coming school year and details how you may become involved at MC. We’ve included a membership form and a list of committees you are invited to participate on throughout the school year.

We encourage you to keep in touch through our: Facebook , which is currently at 535+ LIKES and routinely reaches 1000+ people per post. And join our 260+ followers on Twitter. and our recently launched Instagram account. You may also find our meeting dates and Board contact information on the PTO tab of the school web site. We have made it easy for you to stay connected with our school and with each other. Serving through Madison Central’s PTO as a Board committee member; as a volunteer, or through a membership is a rewarding way to give back to MC and to show your child you value the education they receive at MC. You may contact me at mhspto@gmail.com

July 2013 Issue No. 1

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July 2013 C O N N E C T @ m c h s

PRINCIPALS

Austin Brown Head abrown@madison-schools.com

William White 10th wwhite@madison-schools.com

Jay Harrison 11th jharrison@madison-schools.com

Mary Edwards 12th medwards@madison-schools.com

Chad Davis Attendance cdavis@madison-schools.com

COUNSELORS Kathy Terry kterry@madison-school.com

Judy Statham jstatham@madison-schools.com

Cindy Lloyd clloyd@madison-schools.com

Kim Ethridge kethridge@madison-schools.com

REGISTRAR Lynn Wilbanks lwilbanks@madison-schools.com

SECRETARIES Darlene Laxer dlaxer@madison-schools.com

Kim Pot ter kpotter@madison-schools.com

Jennifer Richmond jrichmond@madison-schools.com

DATA-ENTRY Julie Entrekin jentrekin@madison-schools.com

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1417 HIGHLAND COLONY PARKWAY

MADISON, MS 39110

MCHS STAFF >>>

SCHOOL BEGINS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7TH SCHOOL HOURS 8:20AM-3:35PM

President Susan Branson

VP Fundraising Sarah Turner*

VP Membership Julie Humphreys*

Secretary Renee Scales

Treasurer Cindy Hollingsworth

Assistant Treasurer Sherry McDonald

Madison Central Principal Austin Brown

Blood Drive Shaheen Patel*, Mary Schwartz*

Canned-Food Drive Sherri Russell*, Wendi Thomas*

Fundraising Committee Sheri Bradford, Margaret Copeland, Beth Embry,

Lisa McLain, Lisa Miller, Janet Shotts, Sandra Strain

Grounds/Landscaping Nicole Irwin*

Homecoming Week Jewel Buckley*, Kim Case*

Homecoming 10th,11th,12th Mary Swoope, Susan Colvin, Amy Dear

Membership Committee Dianna Bullock, Sandra Dahmash

Nat’l Merit & New Teacher Lunch Natalie Bonham*

Newsletter Jan Martin*, Daphne McDonald

Outreach Trish Richardson*. Lisa Miskelly

Parking & Schedules Lynette McBrayer*, Deanna Allen, Emily Blalock,

Susanne Blalock,

Proctors Jennifer Richmond*. Deryl Brown

PTO Scholarship Cathey Jackson*, Melissa Hill, Ashley Parker

Publicity DeAnna Backel*, Lou Callum, Jennifer Lovitt

Social Media Facebook Shaheen Patel

Social Media Twitter/Instagram Jan Martin

State Test Week Leisa Farris*, Stacey Ainsworth

Student Directory Susan Draughn*, Alicia Knotts

Student Incentives Beth Moore*, Janie Jarvis, Lori Smith

Teacher Appreciation Allison King*, Stacey Williams*, Suzie Chafin,

Holly Crowder, Ann Pray, Lisa Sandefur

Teacher Birthdays Allison Jordan*, Tammie Pace

Teacher Liaisons Lou Callum, Laura Isbell

Technology Coordinator Michael Edwards*

T-Shirts Rhonda Strickland*, Linda King, Christy Odom, Janie Mills,

Kim Whitten

*indicates committee chairperson

m c j a g s . c o m m c h s p t o @ g m a i l . c o m

Greetings! Welcome to another exciting year in the life of Madison Central High School! We are looking forward to working alongside our greater community to provide our students outstanding opportunities for both academic and extra- curricular success. As you enjoy the remainder of the summer and begin gearing-up for the coming school year, please look through our newsletter to prepare for the start of school. We’re thankful for the work of our PTO

Susan Branson, PTO President Serving on MC PTO

AUGUST

15 Meet the Jags

16 Jamboree

22 Brandon (Thursday)

30 Gulfport

SEPTEMBER

06 West Monroe (away)

13 Petal

20 open date

27 Clinton (away) *

OCTOBER

04 Murrah (away) *

11 Warren Central *

18 Starkville (away) *

25 Columbus *

NOVEMBER

01 NW Rankin (away) *

08 Greenville ***

***Homecoming *Conference Game

B I G B L U E

all sports M O B I L E A P P

Madison Central PTO is an

organization promoting

p a r e n t , t e a c h e r &

administrative involvement at

Madison Central High School,

with a common goal of

providing resources to

empower our students as

they strive for academic

excellence.

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Schedules & Rosters ALL sports

Direct Links to Facebook/Twitter

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July 2013 D A T E S T O K N O W A N D G O July 2013 G E T I N V O L V E D A T M C

proof of residency due NOW take 2 current utility bills to office 8am– 1pm

summer reading **

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks author Rebecca Skloot purchase at MCHS office 8 am- 1 pm **additional reading books are required for AP & Advanced Classes

2013 ACT testing dates

Sept 21 REGISTER BY AUG 23

OCT 26 REGISTER BY SEPT 27

DEC 14 REGISTER BY NOV 08

2014 DATES

APR 12 REGISTER BY MAR 07

JUNE 14 REGISTER BY MAY 09

REGISTER online act.org

2013 SAT testing dates

OCT 05 REGISTER BY SEPT 06

NOV 02 REGISTER BY OCT 03

DEC 07 REGISTER BY NOV 08

2014 DATES

JAN 25 REGISTER BY DEC 27

MAR 08 REGISTER BY FEB 07

MAY 03 REGISTER BY APR 04

JUN 07 REGISTER BY MAY 09

REGISTER online sat.collegboard.org

These tumblers are a great way to show your JAG spirit.

Prices range from $15 to $25. Optional lids are $5.

Order by email at mchspto@gmail.com

Remember fundraising dollars return to our students & school through

MCHS PTO sponsored projects.

SENIOR AUG 01 9 am—11 am JUNIOR AUG 01 1 pm—–3 pm SOPHOMORE AUG 02 9 am—11 am

Be prepared to purchase the following at schedule pick-up

parking decal $30

jags t-shirt $15

jag logo tervis items $15-$25

photos will be taken for ALL Student i.d. badges (no fee)

cash/check/debit/credit card accepted for PTO purchases

Jag Tags may be purchased at

Madison County Tax Collector’s

office. Cost is $31 above your

tag expense with $24 returning

as a donation to Big Blue

Booster Club for support of ALL

MC sports.