Mustang Express
In This Issue
Honor Council Applications
IBPAC Spring Parent Social
Yearbook Distribution
MPHS Prom 2017
Mustang Season Passes
Upcoming Events
MP Rugby Championship
AP Exams & Parking
DREAM Team presentation
College Planning Workshops
13 Reasons Why
Heart of a Champion Day
Attention Juniors
Important Dates for Seniors
 
Honor Council
Applications Due Today

Honor Council will be taking applications for the upcoming 2017-2018 school year. The Honor Council is an organization that strives to promote honor and integrity throughout the Myers Park  Community.

To apply please pick up an application from Ms. Zornow's room in LA 208. Applications do require a teacher recommendation. If you have any questions please submit them here.
The deadline has been extended and all applications are due to Ms. Zornow by 2:15pm today May 5th.
IBPAC Spring Parent Social

The Myers Park IB Parent Advisory Council invites all IB Parents and Prospective Parents of incoming 9th graders to our Spring Parent Social.

The date is Sunday, May 7th 5 - 7 pm at the home of  Ana & Daniel Aceti,  4821 Drakestone Court,  Charlotte 28226.
 
RSVP to Laura Tenzer    (980.819.8619).
Yearbook  Distribution

Yearbook distribution will be on May 18th  during homeroom in the morning. Yearbooks will be for sale for  $95 CASH  on that day, and Senior Supplements for  $15 cash . Seniors will have first priority over yearbooks for sale, and then underclassmen will be released to buy. If you are absent on distribution day, you may pick up your yearbook in the conference room in the front office in the days following distribution. 
MPHS Prom 2017
Great Gatsby Gala

Myers Park Junior/ Senior Prom will be held on May 20th from 8pm-12am at the  Hilton City Center Uptown. Tickets are on sale now - click here to purchase.

Click here for the prom guest form and here for rules, regulations and general info.
Sports Enthusiasts 
and  MPHS Athletic Supporters
 
Now   is the time to buy your 2017-18 MPHS season passes.  Season passes can be purchased individually or as a family and will admit holders to all MP athletic Home Regular Season events. Remember   - Ultimate Memberships (which include parking for home football games) are limited and will be sold on a first come basis.  You can purchase your passes   here .
 
As you will see, there is also an opportunity to become a Mustang Club Member and/or donate to The Mustang Club.   We would also welcome  all donations to help support the ongoing needs of our student-athletes and the MP athletic facility.
 
You will be notified by email when your passes are available for pick up in the MP front office. 
 
If you have any questions, contact Amy Godwin  .   Thank you for your support of Myers Park Athletics and   GO MUSTANGS!!!!

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)

May 1-12 AP Exams
May 5 Honor Council Applications due LA 208
May 5 MP Rugby playoff vs Hough 8pm Rocky River
May 7 IBPAC Spring Parent Social 5-7pm
May 8 DREAM Team present "When Did the Game Change?"  6:30pm Auditorium
May 18 Yearbook Distribution homeroom
May 19 Senior Awards 8am Auditorium
May 20 2017 8pm-12am  Prom Hilton Center City
May 23 9:30am Last School Tour
MP Rugby Championship
Tonight!

Myers Park Rugby team beat South Meck last Friday night  43-19 in the semi-final.

The championship game vs. Hough is tonight May 5th at 8:00PM at Rocky River.

Please come out and cheer on your team to win the State Championship!

Wear green and bring bells and horns!
AP Exams and Parking

We are excited about the shift of AP testing back on Campus this year at Myers Park May 1-12. We are fully prepared for this transition. We ask for students to help with managing parking.  Please read below:
-All students who are driving on campus should do their best to carpool with other AP students.
-Parents are encouraged to pick up students early or drop off student for afternoon exams from the front circle if possible
-ROTC will be assisting with parking from 7:00am- 8:00am& 12:00pm to 1:00pm.
AM Exams & Parking (AP Check in opens at 7:30am in Media Center)
-If you are assigned a space, arrive at normal school time and park in your assigned space.
- Morning exams may park in the bus lot and any open space after 7:10am
- If a student is not leaving campus after AM exams they must attend class
- If you have 2 exams on the same day or extended time DO NOT park in the bus lot.
- All cars in the bus lot must be moved by 12:30 or they risk being towed
- Do not park in spaces marked R (Teacher Parking)
PM Exams & Parking (AP Check in opens at 12:30pm In the S Building)
- Park in available space as directed by ROTC

AP Exam information may be found at http://mphsap.weebly.com/  or under the Advanced Placement (AP) tab on the Myers Park Home Page
DREAM Team presents
"When Did the Game Change?"

On May 8th at 6:30 pm in the auditorium, DREAM Team will host "When Did the Game Change?".

This program will address real and relevant issues that our students face every day regarding drugs and alcohol.  A panel of selected seniors will discuss the best ways in how to keep the doors of communication open between parents and students as well as share true and transparent testimonies of the when the game of changed for them. Parents will be able to anonymously ask the panel questions. 

We will also have Hugh and Stephen Shannon, father and brother of alumni David Shannon, who passed away his freshmen year of college in an alcohol-related accident in 2012, to share their stories and give advice. Students attending will receive an 100 toward an informal grade in the class of their choice. We encourage the entire family to attend.
College Planning Workshops 
for Juniors

The MPHS Student Services Department in conjunction with UNC and Davidson College are offering two workshops for current juniors in May to supplement our individual college planning meetings. These two workshops are optional.  The workshops are NOT designed to be college specific but rather are broad such that the topics covered will pertain to all juniors applying to college this fall.  We encourage juniors to attend one or both depending upon what their schedule allows.

On Tuesday, May 16 from 2:30-3:30pm in the Art Gallery we will offer "Conducting a successful College Search to find the Right Fit for YOU".  The following week on Wednesday, May 23 from 2:30-3:30pm in the Media Center we will offer "Dispelling the Myths of the College Application Process".  

To sign up for one or both of these workshops please click here.
A Message from Student Services Regarding " 13 Reasons Why"
Recently a new Netflix series titled, "13 Reasons Why" , aired. The Netflix mini-series is based on a novel by Jay Asher. It has garnered much discussion as the series graphically depicts a suicide death and addresses in wrenching detail a number of difficult topics, such as bullying, rape, drunk driving, and victimization. The series also highlights the consequences of teenagers witnessing assaults and bullying (i.e., bystanders) and not taking action to address the situation (e.g., not speaking out against the incident, not telling an adult about the incident)
As the popularity in this mini-series rises we want to make you aware and provide you with resources to use when talking with your child who may have watched the mini-series or heard about it. Please visit the MPHS student services website to receive additional information about the topics mentioned from The National Association of School Psychologists.
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, 
Teen Health Connection
www.stopbullying.gov
 
As always, if you have questions please contact your child's school counselor (980-343-5800) or mental health provider if you are seeking additional support. .
Heart of a Champion Day
Sign ups are NOW OPEN for Heart Of A Champion Day! Heart Of A Champion Day is a FREE physical for all rising 10-12 graders in CMS held  Saturday June 3. Each student receives a full health exam, EKG and Echocardiogram on site if needed. This physical is good for the entire school year for your student athlete so you don't have to worry about scheduling for sports again! FREE TRANSPORTATION is provided from Myers Park and back. Registration is open   May 1-28  ONLY SO SIGN UP TODAY! Spots are limited! If you have any questions please contact Stephi.  Click here to sign up.
Attention Juniors

Throughout the month of May, MPHS counselors are offering opportunities for current juniors to meet with them about their post-secondary plans and to do some college planning prior to the summer.  Juniors are encouraged to consult the College Planning Tab on the MPHS Student Services Weebly to sign up for an appointment.  

Please click this link for each MPHS counselor's sign up appointment "sheet".
Attention Seniors!

Please note the following important dates:

Carowinds  -  Fri. May 26th
Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal - Mon. June 5th (Spectrum Center uptown where the Hornets play)
Graduation - Tues. June 13th at 4pm (same location as above)
Be Herd!    
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