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MPHS Theatre Presents
Why Do We Laugh
October 6-8 @ 7pm
MPHS Auditorium
Tickets: $5
find out more information.
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Choral Concert
Come join the MPHS choral department in their fall concert on
October 11, at 7:00
in the Auditorium.
Admission is free!
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The Honor Council is now accepting applications. If you are interested please stop by Ms. Zornow's room (LA 208).
Applications are due
October 13
by
2:15
in room LA 208.
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Financial Aid Night
The Student Services department will host Financial Aid night on
Thursday, October 13 from
6-7:30pm
in the auditorium. This event will introduce the financial aid process to families of seniors, but will also be very beneficial for junior families to attend. Our guest speaker for the evening will be Christy Majors, Assistant Vice President for Student Financial Services at Queens University. Come ready to learn how to complete the FAFSA (
FREE
financial aid application), as well as how the aid process works once the application is completed.
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MPHS Coat Drive
During October, we are collecting NEW and CLEAN, GENTLY USED coats, jackets, fleece and hoodies of all sizes and for all genders. There will be a large, labeled bin in the Main Office. These will go to students who do not have adequate outerwear for the upcoming colder weather.
Also, kids LOVE MPHS Spirit wear - please consider buying
online,
at the
Hoof Hut
on
Wednesdays
, or donating a MP sweatshirt, t-shirt, or shorts so these kids can proudly support their school.
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Campus Beautification
Please join the Campus Beautification committee on
October 15
from
8:30 to 11:30 am
for our fall cleanup. We will meet in front of the Administration Building and then begin weeding, trimming, and planting. Given the size of our campus, we need parents and students. (Service hours will be awarded.)
Please bring work gloves and a bottle of water.
If you would like to donate topsoil, manure, pansies or monkey grass, please contact Sara Holderness.
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ACT vs SAT Webinar
The Princeton Review's next student/parent webinar
ACT vs SAT: Which test should you take? is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 13 at 7:00PM. This event is free for everyone!!! To register go to the college planning page
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Time to
Please make sure that
your loyalty cards are
linked to support our numerous MPHS organizations!
Click the horseshoe for more
information and a list of school code numbers.
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October 6-8 MPHS Theatre's Why Do We Laugh 7pm auditorium
October 10 NHS Workshop S-4 after school
October 10 Study Abroad Session South Meck 6pm
October 11 Choral Concert 7pm auditorium
October 12 Early release day
October 12 DECA forms due
October 13 Underclassmen Picture Makeup day
October 13 ACT vs SAT Webinar 7pm
October 13 Financial Aid Night 6-7:30pm
October 15 Campus Beautification 8:30-11:30am
October 15 CPCC Open House 10am-1pm
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National Honor Society Applications
Are you a junior or senior with at least a 3.25 unweighted GPA? Do you value academics, service, leadership, and character? Consider joining the MPHS chapter of the National Honor Society!
Applications for our Fall 2016 induction are available as a Google form on our website under the Prospective Members Tab.
There will be an optional (but highly recommended) workshop on Monday, October 10 after school in Mrs. Martin's room (S-4). Applications will be due Monday, October 17 by 2:15 pm.
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Yearbook Pictures Update
Seniors should have received an email from Prestige portraits saying they need to select their favorite portrait to be put in the yearbook, however it did not give a date as to when these pictures need to be selected by. The date, which was confirmed by Lifetouch is
Oct. 20
. If seniors have any questions regarding access codes or how to view their portraits, please call (704)628-4600
.
Underclassmen pictures taken the week of Sept. 13th will be distributed at school to your student when they come in.
Underclassmen make-up picture date for Yearbook is
Oct 13.
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PreACT/PSAT Announcement
PreACT School Plan for Tues. Oct. 11
9th Grade:
Will be creating a practice account and taking a Practice SAT which will provide access to study tools for future exams.
10th Grade:
will be participating in a Mandatory PreACT during Homeroom at 7:15am. Missing this NC state administered test may result in 10th graders being pulled from class later in the month for retesting.
11th Grade:
Creating Naviance accounts to use for future college and career exploration.
12th Grade:
Will be given time to complete college essays for applications.
All Grades:
will report to
3rd block at 10:57am
PSAT/ NMSQT School Plan for Wed. Oct. 19
9th Grade:
Will be conducting career exploration.
10th Grade:
Students will be participating in the PSAT. There are no makeup dates for the PSAT.
11th Grade:
Students will be participating in the PSAT/ NMSQT for scholarship eligibility. There are no makeup dates for the PSAT/ NMSQT.
All Grades:
will report to
1st block at 12:45pm
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MPHS Women's Basketball Fundraiser
UNC Tar Heel Basketball Legend Lennie Rosenbluth to be honored
On
Oct. 12
, from 6-9pm we will celebrate Tar Heel basketball and honor Lennie, now 83, with a great Tar Heel party at Sugar Creek Brewing Company. Lennie will tell fascinating anecdotes about the team and coach that started it all! Food catered by Leroy Fox. UNC notables will be in attendance. Don't miss this once in the lifetime opportunity to meet and greet a true Tar Heel legend!
Click here
for more information.
Tickets (limited quantity) are $65 each and are available by
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CPCC Open House
Experience what makes CPCC
one of the top community colleges in the nation. Engage with faculty and staff at more than 50 information tables representing academic programs, student services and student life. It will be held at Central Campus on Saturday, Oct
. 15th from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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MPHS Parent Handbook
and Student Directories
MPHS Parent Handbook & Student Directories are now available for pick-up.
This resource has lots of information including school mission & vision, honor code, dress code, bell schedule and staff contacts. It also contains a directory of students. Copies are available now (one FREE per family) in the Front Office and at Student Services. We will also have copies available at select upcoming school events.
Remember to pick up your copy the next time you are at the school.
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DECA Items Due
The DECA applications, dues, and fundraising are due
Wednesday, October 12, 2016. NO LATER!!
You can turn your applications into Mr. Speas in MA2.
Click here to access the application.
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You Grin, You're In
Golf with Myers Park DECA
Myers Park DECA is partnering with Ace and TJ's Grin Kids to host the"Grin to Green" Golf Tournament on
October 18th at Raintree Golf Club. All profits benefit the local charity, created in 2000 by 96.1 morning show hosts Ace and TJ. Grin Kids strives to provide terminally ill and chronically disabled children a once in a lifetime vacation to Walt Disney World. During their 16 years, over 400 kids and their families have been taken by Grin Kids on this 5 day trip. This trip is dedicated to making the lives of these children and their families more fun and exciting while bringing them together to make memories that will last forever. MP DECA shows a passion for this cause and supports Grin Kids because we want to make a difference in the children's lives and help give them a memorable trip to Disney World. You can help this magical vacation happen by supporting the Grin to Green Golf Tournament! DECA is asking you to share this information with family or friends, register to play or sponsor a hole!
For more information visit
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Myers Park Speech & Debate - Parents Meeting-
10/20/16
Parents of all MP Speech & Debate team members are invited to a meeting on Thursday, October 20 from 6 pm to 7 pm in Room S12.
At this meeting, we will discuss the Debate Foundation Leadership and the Laird Lewis Tournament. If you are unable to attend this meeting, please email Bob Wieckowski.
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Myers Park Needs Votes
Myers Park DECA is pursuing a quest to educate students on financial wellness. They are hosting a workshop for students led by SECU, a JA Symposium, implementing a "Money Week" competition, and even traveling to Cotswold Elementary to educate younger students.
In order to win the grant we need as many votes as possible. Myers Park supporters may vote once every 12 hours. Please vote today and over-and-over by
clicking here.
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