College Visits
Next Week
MONDAY OCT. 24
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 8:30 AM
Marshall University 9:00 am
Wake Forest University 10:45 am
TUESDAY OCT. 25
CPCC 8:30 am
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art
8:30 am
CPCC
9:00 am
WEDNESDAY OCT. 26
Sewanee: The University of the South
8:00 am
THURSDAY OCT. 27
Miami University, Oxford 9:30 am
Montreat College
9:30 am
Wesleyan University 1:00 pm
FRIDAY OCT. 28
Merritt College 7:30 am
UNC at Pembroke 8:00 am
Colby College 9:30 am
Radford University 11:30 am
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Naviance Training
for Juniors
On October 11, 2016, juniors were shown a training via YouTube on how to use Naviance. The link plus more information can be found on the MPHS Student Services
website
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It is important that students NOT parents set up their Naviance accounts. If students were not in school on October 11
th
and did not receive their registration codes, please have the students stop in to see Mrs. Eddington or their counselor to get their registration code.
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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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First Quarter Testing Days
T
esting for 1st Quarter will be conducted during the standard bell schedule. In order to avoid multiple tests on a single date, the following dates have been designated for each block.
October 21
- Block 1
October 26 - Block 2
October 27 - Block 3 (block 3 testing will occur during 2nd block to avoid lunch interruptions; block 2 will occur during 3rd block)
October 28
- Block 4
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Clothes for Change Clothing
Drive
Clothes for Change is a
student-run nonprofit that
supports women's
empowerment.
We will be collecting new and gently used women's clothing, shoes, and accessories now through
November 18. Donations can be brought
to Myers Park's front office.
You can also call/text
704-491-4996 or email
to schedule for someone to pick up your donation.
Thank you so much for your support!
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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 21 Block 1 1st Quarter testing
October 22 Indoor Track Parents Meeting 9am
October 25 Fall Band Concert
October 26 Block 2 1st Quarter testing
October 27 Block 3 1st Quarter testing
October 28 Block 4 1st Quarter testing
November 1 Coffee with Superintendent Clark, 7:30 Selwyn Elementary
November 2 Yearbook Senior Ads due
November 5 Registration deadline for UNC-Chapel Hill student taught classes
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The PTSO Priority Fund
needs YOUR SUPPORT!
The Park: Make It Your Own by investing today!
EVERY Parent can make a difference by contributing to the Priority Fund!
The PTSO supports all 190 staff and 3000 students!!!
PTSO funds support school wide efforts and items that impact all areas of student and campus life. We are on our way to achieving our 2016-2017 Goal of $180,000 but still have a ways to go. EVERY parent and EVERY donation counts. EVERY student receives benefit from the PTSO. If you have not already given please consider a donation to the PTSO to help improve and enrich the quality of your child's education!
Examples of the most recent allocations include a professional development grant for the entire foreign language department to attend an in-service workshop; improved safety and security of our campus through the purchase of new walkie-talkies for administrative and security staff; and enriched curriculum for the physics and biology departments through purchasing of supplemental laboratory supplies.
Click
here for information about the Priority Fund
or to make a donation.
We accept check, Pay Pal OR stock donations!
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CMS Coffee with CMS
Superintendent Ann Clark
When: Nov. 1, 7:30-9:00 am
Where: Sharon Elementary School
What: Coffee & conversation with Superintendent Ann Clark
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Yearbook Senior Ads
November 2nd
is the last day to submit senior ads forms and information for the 2016-2017yearbook!!
Pick up a form from S-7 during all 5 lunches!
If you know of a business that would be interested in purchasing a business advertisement for the 2016-2017 yearbook, forms are available in S-7 as well!
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College and Career Center (C3)
Updates
Naviance
is a comprehensive college and career readiness tool that helps students, families, and guidance counselors align student strengths and interests to post-secondary goals. Interest assessments and surveys as well as career and college research will help aid the selection of appropriate post high school graduation plans including the college admissions process. Family Connection is the website that students and families will use to take career interest assessments and surveys, research careers, create goals and to-dos, make a resume, select colleges of interest for further research and aid in the college application process.
9th Grade
: During homeroom on Wednesday, October 19, freshman registered their Naviance account, personalize their password, took their interest assessments and surveys, and began using Naviance for career exploration. A Naviance information sheet was sent home with each freshman student.
A copy of the letter is available on the
Counselor's Corner webpage/Naviance tab.
11th Grade:
Last week, juniors watched a training on YouTube about Naviance. Click here for the link to that training
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Take Classes At UNC-Chapel Hill
Taught by Carolina Students
Visit UNC-Chapel Hill's campus to take a variety of interesting and fun classes taught by Carolina students. They are offering over 120 classes with topics that range from college admissions, to self-defense, to zombies, to DNA, and beyond.
The program will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9:30am to 5pm. Create your own schedule to maximize your learning!
Registration closes on November 5, so don't delay!
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DECA Entrepreneurship/Business Workshop
Myers Park DECA is hosting a two day entrepreneurship/business plan workshop for all marketing students. We are in need of industry professional volunteers to serve as business plan advisors and judges to guide the students through the process of writing a business plan. Volunteers can sign up at this link.
Your support is greatly appreciated. We hope you will donate your time and wealth of knowledge to empower the next generation of students to become entrepreneurs and small business owners. Together lets ignite an entrepreneurial spirit! Please contact
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Innovation, Business, Technology, Entrepreneurship
TEDx Myers Park High School
For the first time in the history of Myers Park, we will be hosting our very own Ted conference on Friday December 9th, 2016. We are looking for you! Students, teachers, and community members are encouraged to apply to speak at the event. The application can be found online at
this link
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Applications are due by October 31st. We can't wait to hear your EPIC idea! If you have any questions feel free to contact the TEDxMPHS Speaker Selection Committee via email at
speakers.tedxmyersparkhs@gmail.com
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For more information about what "TEDX" is
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