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THE WEEKS AHEAD
Thursday-Saturday,
3-05 to 07-15:
7:00pm Spring Musical:
Beauty and the Beast Jr
Thursday, 3-05-15:
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PTSA MEETING &
MUSICAL
T
here will be a brief general membership meeting before
the Carmel Drama Department Musical, Beauty and the Beast
at 6:45pm on Thursday, March 5, 2015. We will be discussing
how the school and the PTSA have been using the generous
Friday, 3-06-15:
8:00am Chess Club Meeting funds that have been donated to meet our current budget. The
musical begins at 7:00pm.
Monday, 3-09-15:
LOST AND FOUND
8:00am SLT Meeting
6:45pm PTSA General
Membership Meeting
Monday & Tuesday,
3-09 & 10-15: MAP Testing
Wednesday, 3-11-15:
9:30am PTSA Board of
Directors Meeting
Wednesday & Thursday,
3-11 & 12-15:
Diamond Del 6th Grade
Field Trip
If your child is missing any high end clothing items such as
Northface, Patagonia, Under Armour, Kate Spade, etc. Please
check with Shalonda Farmer (Carmel's Head Custodian). She
has an overflowing box of really nice lost items in her office.
Her office is located in the cafeteria. You will need to identify
the item to retrieve it. We'd love to see these items make their
way back to the owners.
MATHCOUNTS TEAM HEADS TO STATE
FINALS
On Saturday, February 14, 2015, ten students represented
Carmel at the Piedmont Regional MathCounts Competition at
UNCC. MathCounts is a national math competition where
middle schools compete in individual and team events.
Carmel’s team placed third, behind Randolph and Metrolina
Scholars Academy, earning them an invitation to the state
Friday, 3-13-15:
competition on March 20, 2015 at the North Carolina School
8:00am Chess Club Meeting
of Science and Math. The Carmel four-person team consists
of 6th grader, Brian Ratledge, and 8th graders Beckett
Wednesday, 3-18-15:
Stillman, and Luke and Ethan Foster. This is the third year that
Dining Nights Out at
Beckett, Luke and Ethan will participate in the state finals.
Hawthorne’s Pizza
Individual MathCounts participants were 6th grade Marc
South Meck Registration Day Rosenthal, 7th grade Rachel Griffin and 8th graders, Paula
Bravver, Kieron Leung, and Sam and George Hunter.
MathCounts is coached by Michelle Leung Pittenger, 7th
Friday, 3-20-15:
8:00am Chess Club Meeting grade math teacher. Congratulations to all that participated
and good luck to those heading to the state competition!
Wednesday - Friday,
3-11 to 13-15:
7th & 8th Grade Selection
Cards Due
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DINING NIGHTS OUT
Come out and join us! Don’t forget to say you’re with Carmel Middle School and a portion of
your purchase will be donated to our school!
Wednesday, March 18th
4:00pm-9:00pm
The Rusty Onion
Any Time, Any Day
Carmel Middle School Presents:
“The Middle School Child”
A Presentation for Parents about
Adolescent Development
Presented by:
Carmel Middle’s PTSA & The School counseling Department
Presenter:
Joy Robbins, Licensed Professional Counselor of Creative
Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Where:
Carmel Middle School’s Media Center
When:
Thursday, April 16th, 9:15am-10:30am
Contact:
Jill Woody, [email protected] or 980-343-6705
~Refreshments will be served~
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SUPPORT SPRING FLING’S
SILENT AUCTION
JOIN CARMEL’S SCHOOL
LEADERSHIP TEAM:
The Spring Fling is coming soon! We are
currently seeking anyone willing to support
the silent auction that will be held during the
event! If you own a business and/or know of a
business that would like to support Carmel
Middle School, please download a donation
form from the Downloadable Forms page
from http://www.carmelptsa.org. A copy of the
form is also attached to the end of this
newsletter for your convenience.
Any goods and services are greatly
welcomed! All donations will be auctioned off
during the Spring Fling event. Proceeds from
this event will assist the PTSA in purchasing
school supplies for our students and
teachers!
If you have any questions, please contact
Amy Boswell at [email protected] or
Anna
Mendenhall
at
[email protected].
Looking for a way to get involved at Carmel
Middle School? Consider joining our School
Leadership Team. SLT meets monthly to
approve our School Improvement Plan and
act as a sounding board for any principal,
administration, teacher and parent initiatives.
It's a great way to have your voice heard.
If you are interested, please fill out the
attached application, and return it by April 2,
2015 to SLT chair, Laurie Foster at [email protected], or drop it off at the front
office, Attn: Laurie Foster. The vote for our
new board will take place May 12, 2015.
ATHLETICS
CALENDAR
Wednesday, 3-18-15:
5:00pm Baseball/Soccer
Game
SUMMER CAMPS ATHENA’S
PATH & HERO’S PURSUIT
Monday, 3-16-15:
5:00pm Baseball/Soccer
Game
Carmel is excited to offer Athena’s Path (for
girls) and Hero’s Pursuit (for boys) in summer
camps again this summer.
These social leadership programs teach
teens the skills and processes they need to
navigate the social drama of middle school.
The week-long summer camps will be led by
our own Mr. Plunkett and Ms. Howie. The
camps will include games, activities, guest
speakers and discussions that reinforce
important lessons to help ease the transition
to middle school. The camp is open to rising
6th graders entering Carmel and rising 7th
graders in or new to Carmel.
This is a great way to learn to love middle
school, make new friends at Carmel and form
important relationships with Carmel staff.
The camp runs July 13th-17th, 9am-2pm,
and costs $240. For more information about
the
program
please
visit
www.MichelleInTheMiddle.com.
Thursday, 3-19-15:
5:00pm Track Meet
LET ME RUN SPRING
Let Me Run inspires boys through the power
of running to be courageous enough to be
themselves, to build healthy relationships, and
to live an active lifestyle. All Carmel Middle
School 6th - 8th grade boys are invited to join
us for our great spring season! Please register
at www.letmerun.org.
Teams meet two days a week for seven
weeks on Tuesdays and Fridays from
7:30am-9:00am. Practice starts on March 24,
2015 and consists of the Unity Lap, a run,
proper stretching, and a lesson from our
curriculum. Topics discussed include anger
management, goal setting, honesty, bullying,
etc. The season ends with the Let Me Run 5k
on May 16, 2015 in Huntersville. Contact Lori
Klingman at [email protected] for more
information about the season or to sponsor a
team.
If you have articles and information you would like to submit for consideration for the Cougar News, please e-mail your information,
including attachments, to Erika Kunde at [email protected] and include run time. Submission deadline is Tuesday, 5:00pm, for
Wednesday publication. Please include your contact information in case follow-up is needed. Thank you.
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MYERS PARK HIGH SCHOOL
THEATER PRESENTS:
BIG FISH - THE MUSICAL
BIG FISH centers on Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest…
and then some! He meets a witch, a giant,
and characters from all walks of life. Edward's incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill
everyone around him – most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will, about to
have a child of his own, is determined to find
the truth behind his father’s epic tales.
BIG FISH, March 19th-21st 7:00pm & March
21st 2:00pm. Tickets: Students/Staff $8,
Adults $10.
SOUTH MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS:
GUYS AND DOLLS
March 19-22, 2015
One of Broadway’s most enduring musicals, Tony award winning Guys and Dolls, comes to
South Mecklenburg High School Performing Arts Department Thursday-Sunday, March
19-22, 2015. Show times are 7:00pm March 19th-21st and 2:00pm March 22nd. Tickets will
be sold only at the door and are $10.
Thursday (19th) and Friday (20th) will be “Future Sabres” nights. Students at any SMHS
feeder school are encouraged to show their school spirit by wearing a feeder school tee shirt
or sweatshirt. Students wearing their feeder school logo will be admitted for $5 with a paying
adult.
Guys and Dolls is a romantic comedy based on the misadventures of a group of high-rolling
gamblers, dancing showgirls, and the missionary workers trying to convert them. Music and
lyrics are by Frank Loesser, featuring such classics as “Luck Be A Lady” and “A Bushel and a
Peck,” and the book is by Abe Burrows. The show is directed by Bonnie Hall, with musical
direction by Daniel Wynkoop.
Additional information can be found at www.southmeckmusicals.com.
South Meck Sabres Vs. Myers Park Mustangs
Location: South Meck High School
Saturday, March 14 2015
JV game 11:00 Varsity game 2:00
Alumni game 5:00
The South Mecklenburg baseball program is teaming up with the University City YMCA
for the forth year, to raise funds for the Miracle League. The University City YMCA is
serious physical and mental disabilities an opportunity to play baseball. On Saturday
March 14th, the Sout
h Meck Sabres baseball team will host the Myers Park Mustangs at
Sabre Field. The JV teams will play at 11:00am and the Varsity teams will play at 2:00
pm. We will also have an alumni game at 5:00pm. All proceeds from these activities will
be donated to The Miracle League. Last Year we raised over $20,000 with the help of a
matching donation from Planet Fitness of Greater Charlotte. Fundraising activities
wonderful Bake Sale and many more opportunities to help out this great organization.
Our Alumni game is a great way for former South Meck baseball players to once again
Please come out and support South Meck and Myers Park baseball in their efforts to
Information about the Miracle League
The Miracle League at the University City YMCA removes the barriers that keep children
other assertive devices while helping to prevent injuries.
and families in and around the Greater Charlotte area. Unfortunately, not all families
can afford for their child to participate in an organized youth sports league. The YMCA
does not turn anyone away due to the inability to pay and utilizes fundraised dollars to
offset the cost of league participation.
For more information, please go to
www.miracleleague.com
Carmel Middle School
School Leadership Team Application
The primary mission of the School Leadership Team (SLT) is to assist with the design and
implementation of the annual School Improvement Plan. Parent members provide feedback to the
principal and staff about initiatives at the school. Parent members also have the opportunity for input
regarding the varied academic and community experiences at Carmel Middle. The SLT meets once per
month for one hour. This past year, meetings were held at 8 a.m. before the start of school. It is
expected that members will attend a minimum of 80% of the meetings.
For return of application or additional information:
Laurie Foster, SLT Chair
5001 Camilla Drive, Charlotte, NC 28226
[email protected]
DUE: April 2nd
Name_________________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________
Email___________________________________ Phone________________________
Child(ren) Attending Carmel 2014-2015:
Name_____________________ Grade___ Elementary School__________________
Name_____________________ Grade___ Elementary School__________________
Other Children:
Name_____________________ Grade___ School_____________________________
Name_____________________ Grade___ School_____________________________
What are some skills you would bring to the group which may include past accomplishments
and/or previous experience as a volunteer to support our schools?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Please explain why it is important for you to be a part of Carmel Middle’s SLT:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Carmel Middle School
5001 Camilla Drive
Charlotte, North Carolina 28226
Donation Form
We are pleased to make the following donation to support the
silent auction at Carmel Middle School Spring Fling 2015, to be
held Wednesday, April 29th.
Company/Donor name:
Contact name and phone number:
Address/Location:
Email:
Donation description:
Estimated retail value:
Volunteer contact name:
Thank you for supporting carmel Middle School! Proceeds from
this event will assist us in purchasing school supplies for our
students and teachers!
if you have any questions, please contact Amy Boswell at
[email protected] or Anna Mendenhall at
[email protected].
Carmel Middle School Parent-Teacher-Student Association Tax
ID#: 56-1684466
Phone:
980-343-6705 ■ Fax:
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