Join us for our next Virtual Job Fair December 10th! We look forward to seeing you there!
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During the month of October, 8th grade students study the horror genre of literature. They read short stories from such as The Raven, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Tell-Tale Heart, and The Black Cat. They even enjoyed a trip to the Edgar Allen Poe Museum in Richmond. To culminate their study, students were tasked with writing their own spooky stories. The stories needed to be original creations with three paragraphs or more and use at least five elements of suspense.
The winners of the 8th grade Spooky Story Writing Contest were announced today!
1st Place - Arabella Wells "To Be Heard"
2nd Place - Samiyah Seymore "A Rainy Boring Day In School"
3rd Place - Abby Bautista "The Bug"
Congratulations to these students!
Basketball Scrimmage - November 19, 2024 @ 5:30PM
The following students have all received Positive Behavior Referrals. These students demonstrate positive behavior leadership by how they treat other students, show respect to their teachers, demonstrate their own personal best, have positive attitudes, and make positive differences at school.
Your teachers and your school congratulate you for helping to MAKE OUR SCHOOL THE BEST IT CAN BE! You are a Positive Behavior Leader in our school!
Keep up the excellent work!
QR Code for Boys and Girls Basketball game on November 19, 2024. All sales are final. No refunds. Thank you!
**Reminder**
We have exciting news!
We are having a PRE-SALE for our yearbook. Prices will increase in January 2025. So make sure you get your yearbook while they are one sale!
Website: www.yearbookordercenter.com
Code: 25175
-Hardcover with name - $34.00
-Hardcover (no name) - $ 30.00
-Softcover with name - $29.00
-Softcover (no name) - $25.00
Here is a friendly reminder of our admissions prices. Also below is the MS Basketball scheduled games. Thank you!
Joint BETA meeting for 7th and 8th grade members next Tuesday, November 12.;pickup is 4:30 promptly behind the cafeteria!
It is Pizza! Pizza! time! Time to stock up on your favorite Little Caesars Pizza Kits and Meal Deals. They are perfect for quick dinners, parties and entertaining, and with a variety of products to choose from, there's something for everyone! Help our BETA Club support our upcoming field trips and activities!
Anti-Bullying Week November 11th-November 15th
Everyone join us in promoting a safe, positive school environment for anti-bullying week by participating in our spirit days next week!
Mark your calendars for the following date:
Monday, November 25 @ 6:00 pm in the Mecklenburg Auditorium
Reminder - School is closed for all Students on November 5, 2024!
My School Bucks can be used as an easy way to purchase additional items in the school cafeteria. Here is some helpful information!
Establishing Healthy Screen Time 🌟
Finding a balance between screen time and family interactions is essential! Here are a few tips:
⏰ Set Limits: Establish daily screen time guidelines for everyone in the family.
🚫 Create Screen-Free Zones: Designate areas, like the dining table, where screens are not allowed to encourage conversation.
🏃♂️ Encourage Breaks: Remind everyone to take regular breaks for physical activity or family activities.
By working together, we can create healthier screen time habits for the whole family!
🚨 Cyberbullying: Protecting Our Kids Online 💻
As part of Digital Citizenship Week, let's take a moment to talk about cyberbullying. Our kids spend a lot of time online, and it's crucial that we help them navigate the digital world safely. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:
🗣️ Talk openly: Encourage your child to share if they or someone else is being bullied online. Open communication is key!
🛑 Set boundaries: Help your child understand the importance of kindness and respect in their online interactions.
👀 Monitor and support: Stay involved with your child's online activity and guide them in making positive digital choices.
By working together, we can create a safer, kinder digital space for all kids.
Protect Your Privacy and Stay Secure Online!
An important part of Digital Citizenship is learning how to be responsible and safe online! Protecting your privacy and staying secure in the digital world is important for everyone, especially young digital citizens.
Here are some tips:
🔒 Create Strong Passwords – Use a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols to keep your accounts safe.
👀 Think Before You Share – Only share personal information with trusted sources.
🔗 Be Cautious of Links – Don’t click on links from unknown senders; they could be scams or harmful.
Being a good digital citizen means protecting yourself and others. Stay smart and stay safe online!
🔍 Understanding the Importance of Your Digital Footprint 🌐
In today’s connected world, every click, share, and post leaves a mark. It’s important to be mindful of your digital footprint and how it can affect your future. Here are a few key points to keep in mind:
🤔 Think before you post: What you share online is permanent and can be seen by others, even years later.
🔒 Privacy matters: Adjust your privacy settings and be cautious about sharing personal information.
🌟 Create a positive presence: Your digital footprint shapes how others see you—use it to reflect your best self.
Building a positive digital footprint today can help open doors for tomorrow!
Today is an Early Release Day for all students.
Middle and High School will release at 11:45!
Elementary will release at 12:45!
Happy Digital Citizenship Week! 🌐 Throughout the week, we'll be sharing daily tips to help teach our children the importance of being responsible, respectful, and safe online.
THINK Before You Post
In our digital world, it’s important for families to encourage thoughtful sharing online. Here’s a simple way to remember to THINK before you post:
T – Is it True? ✅
Ensure the information is accurate before sharing.
H – Is it Helpful? 💡
Consider if your post adds value or support to others.
I – Is it Inspiring? 🌟
Share positivity and encouragement whenever possible.
N – Is it Necessary? ❓
Ask yourself if the post is really needed or if it could be harmful.
K – Is it Kind? 💖
Always choose kindness over negativity in your interactions.
By taking a moment to THINK, we can promote a safer and more respectful online community for everyone.
Check out this photo-op at the South Central Fair! Stop by this week and check out all the booths in the Education Building.
