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Weekly Newsletter of South Charlotte Middle School
OCTOBER 3, 2014
Parents,
Thank you to those of you who are waiting patiently in our car line to pick up your students each day. We are working diligently to ensure this is a smooth process. Mrs. Butcher, Mr. Theiler, and Mrs. Jones have organized the process in a way that keeps your students safe. Instead of students just walking to cars, risking walking out in front of a moving one, we are forcing the students to load just four cars at a time (the front two in each lane). We are also releasing by grade levels now. Sixth grade car riders are released first so they may move through the hallways easily. Again, thank you for your patience as we continue to refine processes to ensure your students’ safety. There are some parents that are parking off campus and students are walking to the cars. This is not ideal; however, the school cannot demand you not do this. We are working with the students to ensure they are not walking on personal property as they are walking to the off campus cars. I had a very nice lady (who lives in RAINTREE and supports our school very much) meet with me that asked that the students stay off the grass in RAINTREE. There is a man dying of cancer in one of the homes that the students walk in front of on WOODFOX Lane when they are walking to cars. She asked that we be more diligent in ensuring the noise level is low and the students not walk on the grass. I felt these were very simple requests. Parents, I know your students have activities and places to be after school and waiting in a car line is not a lot of fun; however, when you think of the people that are being negatively affected by you not going through the car line, choosing to park on the sides of roads, neighborhoods, etc. ;waiting in a car line (that finishes in less than 15 minutes) seems like something all of us can do. I ask that you consider it. Also, please notice the signs on WOODFOX Lane that indicate NO PARKING. Cars could receive tickets if parked in that area. Again, to those of you that wait in our car line, thank you.
Please mark your calendars for October 31st. This is the day we will host parent conferences. More information will be forthcoming.
Next week is spirit week. I ask that you support your students as they participate in all of the fun activities that our Student Council and Marketing Team, under the direction of Mrs. Titus, Mrs. Rogers, and Mrs. Glen, have planned for our students. Thursday is a special day. The Athletic Boosters are hosting a tailgate. We are so excited and want to thank Lynn Pounds and Mary Anne Seaman for organizing it. We hope as many members of the South Charlotte Community as possible attend what I know will be a fun, spirited event.
During the month of December, I will host several coffees, teas, etc. so that you may come in, in small groups, and hear the vision for South Charlotte going forward and you will have the chance to ask questions and share information with me. I look forward to this time. I will send dates for this in the next week or so. RSVP’s will be nice; however, not necessary.
As always, thank you for allowing us to serve your students. They are amazing young people. Great job, parents!
Best,
Lisa Bailes, Principal
SHOCKER STANDOUTS
Congratulations to Lauren Dees (6th), Carrigan Grow (7th) and Alyssa Burnstein (8th)!
They have been selected by teachers as South Charlotte Standouts for the week. South
Charlotte Standouts are scholarly, honest, optimistic, caring, kind,
energetic, and responsible (SHOCKER).
UPCOMING EVENTS…
10/6 Softball/Volleyball @ Comm. House
10/8 Golf vs. AG (Raintree CC)
10/8 HOME Softball/Volleyball vs. Quail
10/9 Pep Rally
10/9 HOME Football vs. AG
10/9 Chorus Concert
Reminder to all 8th grade parents and students: 8th graders will be taking the Explore Test by ACT on Tuesday, October 7th. Please make sure your child arrives to school on time and that cell phones are left at home that day. Students must supply their own calculator for the test. If you have any questions, please contact Dan Siftar at [email protected].
Mrs. Seaman would like to thank
the wonderful volunteers who
worked hard to make our 2014
Fall Picture Day a success!
FAN GOLD & PLATINUM APPRECIATION NIGHT Thank You Gold and Platinum Patrons! Mark you calendars, our annual FAN Gold and Platinum Appreciation Night is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22nd. Dinner, provided by Hot Box Street Food, will be served at 6:30 PM and the show begins at 7PM. As a token of our appreciation for your donation, Gold and Platinum Patrons will receive one free admission. To secure this, you must RSVP to [email protected], no later than Oct.15th. You may
purchase up to 3 additional spots prior to Oct. 15th, at a cost of $10 each. You need to submit your request when you RSVP. Student performers do not need an admission spot. Seats go on sale to the public for $10 each during lunch on Oct. 15, 16, 17. Seats, if available, may be sold at the door at $12 each. This event has sold out in the past, so please reserve your seat early! If any questions, email [email protected].
Front Door Security
The security camera system has been repaired. The front door now remains locked
and you are required to ring the bell for entrance. Thank you for your cooperation.
SPIRIT WEEK (next week)
Monday: PINK
Tuesday: DRESS TO IMPRESS
Wednesday:
Thursday: SCHOOL SPIRIT
Friday: HOMEROOM CHOICE
NEON
Mrs. Jocelyn Thompson is the new chorus teacher here at South Charlotte Middle School. This is her 34th year teaching, 26th in CMS. Mrs. Thompson previously taught chorus at Providence, West Charlotte, Mallard Creek and Garinger High Schools. She received the Bachelor of Music in Music Education (piano principal), the Master of Music (accompanying principal), and the Master of Education (Cross-Categorical Certification), all from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Since 1990, Mrs. Thompson has been in music ministry at Memorial Presbyterian Church where she is the organist and Director of choirs. Mrs. Thompson is an active clinician in the state and region, having conducted the Wilkes County and Rockingham County All County High School Chorus, has served as the accompanist for Gaston, Statesville-Iredell All County choruses, North Carolina Music Educators Association All-State Choruses. She is an active member of the Piedmont Chapter of Links, Inc., Zeta Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., and conducts and plays for mass choirs at the local, state and regional levels. She has been married to Minister Sherman Bradford Thompson for 29 years and they reside in Gastonia with their doberman, Sheba.
Mrs. Thompson
CHORUS
Paving the Way to the Future
South Charlotte Middle School Annual Fund
PTO is excited to announce that we have exceeded our Annual Fund goal of $32,000 by
taking in over $35,000 in gifts, pledges and matching gifts. We don't want to stop there,
though!
Because this fund will be used to make continued improvements to our Media
Center, we encourage those families who have not yet donated to submit a gift. After
all, there are always ways to continue improving the Media Center, and we plan to use
your gifts through the Annual Fund to do just that.
We have had about 22% of all South Charlotte families give to the campaign so far, and
our goal is 100% participation. There is no gift too small (or too big!) so please
consider submitting your gift today. If you have lost your green form to submit your
gift, click here to print another. Thanks for your support of PTO's biggest
fundraiser.
BOX TOPS - Submission Deadline this Month!
Box Tops Fall Submission is right around the corner. Our deadline is Oct. 30th. This is a super easy fundraiser for SCMS, but we need you. Please keep on clipping and sending them in with your students. There is a Box Tops box in the school’s foyer for drop off.
Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!!
Thank you to Christy Story, Sue Allen, DeHaven Taylor, Dana Both, Amy Miller, Edy Cail,
Ann Hallberg, Tanya Ormand, Yolanda Wilmer, Mary Catherine Dees, and Nicole Love
for sending in breakfast items for the Staff Meeting this week! It was much
appreciated! We love our Shocker parents!
Sincerely,
SCMS School Counselors
Mr. Winnek (Last names A-M)
Mrs. Jones (Last names N-Z)
Internet Safety Tips
Talk with your child about Internet safety as soon as he/she begins using the Internet. It is never too early to start discussing the importance of being a good digital citizen. Use age-appropriate filtering, blocking and monitoring software on all Internet-enabled devices used by your child, including laptops, wireless phones and video games. Stay involved in your child’s online world by setting limits on his/her “screen time” and monitoring who your child is communicating with online. Get to know the web sites your child is visiting and educate yourself about your child’s online activities. Review FOSI’s Internet Safety Contract with your family members and consider having all family members sign the agreement. Explain to your child that he/she should never give out personally identifiable information online. For example, your child should understand that he/she should not post detailed information about his/her whereabouts. Make sure your child knows never to meet someone they met online face-to-face without first talking with you about the situation. Tell your child to never share their passwords with anyone, including friends. Explain the consequences of posting inappropriate material online. For example, a child’s reputation can be impacted by a status entry or an image that is shared. Monitor your child’s mobile phone usage and review text messages sent and received, including images downloaded and uploaded. Educate yourself on the latest threats facing kids online (e.g., cyberbullying, sexting, etc.) and arm yourself with information that will allow you to talk to your child about being a good digital citizen.
SHOCKER SPORTS
LET’S TAILGATE! The SCMS Booster Club and SCMS Social Committee cordi-ally invite all parents and faculty/staff to attend our annual tailgate party at 4:15 on October 9 to be held in the faculty parking lot. Please join us for food, music, and lots of fun! If you are interested in bringing your favorite tailgating dish, please e-mail Lynn Pounds at [email protected]. A donation of $5 to cov-er the cost of food and furnishings would be most appreciated. Checks can be made payable to the SCMS Booster Club. Come out and support our football team and our Booster Club! Don’t miss this amazing chance to not only have a great time but also to show your school spirit! Go Shockers!
PEP RALLY
Students, make sure to come to the Shockers Pep Rally that will be held after school in the gym on Thursday, October 9th. This is the last home football game so plan on wearing your school colors and staying for the game. All of the fall teams will be introduced and the 8th grade athletes will be recognized, as well. Permission slips will be sent home on Monday. Bring your signed permission slips with you to the Pep Rally so that you can attend (next page).
PERMISSION SLIP
FOOTBALL & FALL SPORTS PEP RALLY ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9,
2014
I ___________________________________will allow
(Please print)
____________________________________________
(Please print name of child)
to stay afterschool on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9TH, to attend the Pep Rally before one of the last
South Charlotte home football games of the season. All athletes playing fall sports will be
recognized. The Pep Rally will begin after school and the game will begin at approximately 5:00.
We are encouraging all attendees to wear school colors to show your school spirit!
Please make sure to bring this signed permission slip to the Pep Rally with you. Only those
students who have the signed permission slips will be allowed to attend the Pep Rally (unless
accompanied by an adult).
__________________________________ _____________________
(Signature of parent or guardian) (Date)
Volunteers Needed to Help Construct Newtown Memorial
9/25/2014
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is building a playground in memory of the lives lost in the
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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is building a playground in memory of the lives lost in the
2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, and you can help.
The playground will be built at Park Road Park during the week of Oct.
27, and will require the assistance of volunteers at all skill levels.
Shifts will require at least 200 people each and are scheduled for the following time slots:
Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon
Monday-Thursday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday from 8 a.m. until noon
Lunch will be provided between the morning and afternoon shifts.
“The playground is a gift to our community and a tribute to the fortitude and spirit of the Newtown
community,” said Jim Garges, director of Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation. “We hope we can
count on volunteer support to help to make the Newtown Playground at Park Road Park a reality.”
In 2013, the department worked with students at Pinewood Elementary School in south Charlotte to
come up with ideas for the playground’s design. Video
Design firm Leathers & Associates produced the formal plans for the playground and will assist with the
construction of the playground.
The community can also support this project with in-kind donations of materials, tools, volunteer meals
and refreshments, and other items to be used on-site during the playground build.
To volunteer, or for more information, contact Lori Saylor at [email protected] or
980-314-1045.
KELSEY BRUDER
Director of Softball at Showcase Baseball Academy
4 time Women’s College World Series Participant
2 time National Runner-Up
2 time All-American
2 time Academic All-American
2011 SEC Player of the Year
2011 Honda Award Winner
NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE LESSONS
$65 Membership includes: - Ability to take private lessons with me - FREE use of the entire facility; 10 cages, 6 mounds, open
defense space, iron mike, weight room, outdoor turf - FREE weekly classes - Strength & speed programs - Live BP hours - Mental game and video breakdown workshops - Nutrition education - Specific skill clinics; infield, outfield, arm strength - Opportunity to join SBA travel teams
**Invite your team! If 10 girls sign up, the membership is $45. Save $20 a month!**
Space is Limited: Call/email me ASAP
Cell: 951-310-3800
Email: [email protected]
South Charlotte is a member of the South
Learning Community. (980) 343-1463
In compliance with federal law, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.
Please remember to re-link your
Harris-Teeter VIC card!
Our TIE number is 1933.
Ask your cashier or you can do it online (with your VIC card#)
http://www.harristeeter.com/community/together_in_education/link_to_your_
REPORT AN ABSENCE
Please let us know as soon as possible if your child will not be attending school
for the day. The school attendance email is [email protected]
or you may phone the school at 980-343-3670.
On-Line School Payments (OSP)
CMS has provided us with the opportunity to accept payments for school events on-line. It is much like Athletics Pay-to-Play, comes with a fee (4%), and allows you to pay at your convenience. If you choose to pay on-line, it also relieves our teachers from the time taken to do the paperwork and to receipt and turn in money or checks. Teachers will continue to take cash and checks as they always have.
Just sign in to: osp.osmsinc.com/CMS
Choose your student’s event and homeroom teacher, and make payment.
The teacher and Financial Secretary are sent advisements of your payment.
We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity. It is rolling out in all CMS schools this year. Through the year, events will be added including field trips, textbooks, fees, and other payments.
TUTORING
Ms. Butler is offering tutoring for students taking Math 6-8, Math I, Math II & Geometry. Contact Miss Butler at [email protected].
Ms. Titus is offering tutoring for Language Arts and Social Studies. Contact Mrs. Titus at [email protected].
Ms. Raffensperger is offering tutoring for students taking Standard Plus Math or Algebra I. Contact Miss Raffensperger at [email protected].
Mr. Brown is offering tutoring for 6th, 7th and 8th graders for standard Math and Honors Math, ADHD Coaching, WISC-IV Testing. Email [email protected] or call 704-622-3624.
Ms. Oaks is offering tutoring in Language Arts and Social Studies. Contact Miss Oaks at [email protected].
Ms. Gallagher will offer private tutoring after school for Language Arts. Parents can contact here at [email protected].
Mr. Getsinger a teacher with 17 years of experience teaching World and American history, English lan-guage and study skills is available to begin tutoring students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades. If your child is having problems getting the grades you know they are capable of and you wish to see them fulfill their potential, please email me at [email protected]. Thank you and I look forward to working with you.
Ms. Conlan is offering math tutoring. Please contact her at [email protected].
Ms. Eisner is offering private tutoring in Spanish for all levels. Please contact her at : [email protected]
Middle school and high school Math tutoring for summer and fall. Amy Walters 704-543-0464 704-491-4426 [email protected] (former SCMS teacher)
SOUTH CHARLOTTE MIDDLE SCHOOL 8040 Strawberry Lane Charlotte, NC 28277 Phone: 980-343-3670 Fax: 980-343-3725 Office Hours: 7:45 am—4:15 pm Phones answered from 7:45 am—4 pm
