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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.
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 click here. 
   
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.
Announcing the 1st 
Annual MPHS 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  click here  and visit bit.ly/beds4myerspark

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. 11 Women's Soccer Interest Meeting S7 2:15
Jan. 11 Speech & Debate meeting 6pm S12
Jan. 13 Early Release Day click here for schedule
Jan. 16 Martin Luther King Holiday
Jan. 17 Parenting with Love & Logic Art Gallery 6:30pm
Jan. 17-20  Mid Year Exams
Jan. 19 PTSO General Meeting Media Center 9am
SAT Testing Jan. 21
Late Registration Deadline Today

The late registration deadline is today  Jan. 10th f or the  Jan. 21st  SAT testing. Please  click here   to register.
Parenting the Love and Logic Way

Tonight's Love and Logic session has been postponed for one week due to weather conditions.

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. 17  at 6:30pm in the Art Gallery.
Laird Lewis DebateTournament Meeting

Due to dangerous weather conditions,  this year's  Laird Lewis Speech and   Debate was cancelled.  A meeting is planned for  Wed, Jan. 11 at 6 pm  in Room S12 and by that date, we hope to know if our tournament can be rescheduled.
Mid Year Exams Schedule
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Pre-ACT/PSAT ScoresTraining

Please mark your calendars for   Thursday, Jan. 26th at 6pm .  Current  10th & 11th graders and their parents are invited to a training to learn more about Pre ACT and PSAT scores and how these scores can be used for future course selection and college planning.  This training is offered by the MPHS Student Services Department.  More details and exact location on campus to be shared at a later date.
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 Date Change
Last week's interest meeting for MP Women's soccer was rescheduled to Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 2:15 pm  in room S7. All are invited to condition after the meeting. Conditioning will end at  4:00 pm. 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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