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Midyear Graduation Meeting!

There will be a mandatory meeting on January 6 at 8:30 am  in the Art Gallery for all students who will be graduating in February. 
Class of 2017
Graduation Date

The MPHS Class of 2017 will be graduating on  Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 4pm at the Spectrum Center (where the Hornets play/formerly called Time Warner Cable Arena).

Families will not need tickets.  All are welcome, and you can invite as many guests as you want.
Parenting the Love and Logic Way

Myers Park High School and Diana Levitt with Oak Family Counseling are excited to offer our 1st session of Parenting the Love and Logic Way™  
Jan. 10 at 6:30pm in the Art Gallery.

Click here for full details.
Seniors!

If you are headed to CPCC next year,
  there is a full scholarship available to you.  Please see the MPHS Student Services website for more information about the Debbie Antshel Memorial Scholarship at CPCC and to access the application.
Proctors Needed!!!
January 17th-20th  ( 6:45am-11:00am )

NC Requires 1 proctor per each room for EOC standardized exams and Roving Proctors for other exams.  In efforts to try and keep teachers administering their own tests as we shift to online testing we will need as much help as possible. Skills Needed:
  • Ability to observe students
  • Willingness to help
Training takes place at 6:45am on the morning of the selected exam.  Most exams are complete by 11:00am.  
Proctors must sign up using this link.
Mid Year Exams Schedule

January 17th- 23rd, 2017
Jan. 17th Exam 1st Block 1/2 day
Jan. 18th Exam 2nd Block 1/2 day
Jan. 19th Exam 3rd Block 1/2 day
Jan. 20th Exam 4th Block 1/2 day
Jan. 23rd Make Up Exams 1/2 day

*1/2 days are from 7:15-12:30pm

**Midterm Schedule
A day: 7:15-9:40
B day: 9:47-12:30

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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Upcoming Events
(additions in bold)

Jan. 5-13 EOC Blitz sessions, varous locations 2:30-4pm (see below)
Jan. 6 Mid-Year Graduation Meeting 8:30am Art Gallery
Jan. 6-7 Laird Lewis Debate Tournement
Jan. 6 Women's Soccer Interest Meeting S7 2:15
Jan. 10 Parenting with Love & Logic Art Gallery 6:30pm 
Jan. 13 Early Release Day 
Jan. 16 Martin Luther King Holiday
End of Course Exam Prep  
BLITZ   Sessions

English II Sessions
Dates: January 9 - 13
Times: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: New LA Building
 
Biology Sessions
Dates: January 5 - 12
Times: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: CB Building
 
Math I Sessions
Dates: January 11 - 12
Times: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Math Building

Spanish I & II Sessions
Dates: January 9 - 12
Times: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: SC 12
 
Note: Students attending will need to provide their own transportation in order to participate.
Questions: Please contact Allyson Davis, Assistant Principal, at 980-343-5800 ext 4003929
or kathryn.davis@cms.k12.nc.us.

For additional subject specific questions and/or information, please contact your child's teachers.
Thank you to our PTSO for supporting our BLITZ Sessions!
Speech and Debate Team Needs      Volunteers
Calling all Mustangs!
 
We need volunteers for the Laird Lewis Debate Tournament  on January 6-7 2017. We especially need judges for the tournament.  No experience needed.  
 
Check out the Sign up Genius links below to donate and volunteer.

 
Please contact Mr Wieckowski if you have any questions.
Announcing the 1st 
Annual Myers Park Mustang Bands  Mattress  Fundraiser!
 
Is it time for a brand new  mattress  at your house?
Then rest easy knowing your purchase benefited the MPHS bands! We will have great brands you know and trust, all  mattress  sizes, and incredibly low prices that range from just $259-499! 

The event will be held  Saturday, February 11 , from  10 am until 5 pm  at the high school. 

For more information on this great sale
Art for the Park Party
 
Don't miss out on the special December ticket price!  Tickets SOLD OUT last year! Please join the MPHS Foundation for the 2nd annual "Art for the Park" Party, January 28th, 7:00 - 10:00 Extravangaza Depot.  The silent auction of art and ceramics will help raise funds to support the Foundation's work at Myers Park.  A wide variety of prices, sizes and styles are available.  There will be live music, heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine.   To purchase tickets and for more information please visit 
  
MPHS is home to nearly 1000 students considered at-risk.  MPHS Foundation raises funds to support a full time coordinator from Communities in Schools who works closely with 100 at-risk students each year.  The Foundation seeks to provide funds to expand these effective programs so more students will benefit.  The proceeds from the Art for the Park fundraiser will support MP's newest initiative, Mustangs Matter.
Prepare for your College Future

Saturdays, February 11 - March 4
Saturdays, April 1 - 29
Saturdays, May 6 - 27
Monday - Thursday, August 7 - 10 

 
Saturdays, January 7 - February 4
Saturdays, March 4 - April 1
Saturdays, May 6 - June 3
Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, August 1 - 9 
 
Locations:   CPCC Central, Levine Campus & Ballantyne Center.

Click here today to learn more!
Sports Corner

Women's Soccer Interest Meeting Friday
There will be an interest meeting for anyone interested in trying out for MP women's soccer in room S7 this Friday Jan. 6th at 2:15. Meeting is for players only. All who are interested in trying out are welcome to condition after the meeting at MP. Conditioning will be over at 4pm. Please bring water, cleats and running shoes. Contact  Betsy Parkhurst
with  questions.

For information on spring sports training and tryouts click the links below:
 
Be Herd!    
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