The Bulldog Beat
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Parent Conferences
Thursday, October 29, 2020
4:00-7:00 pm
Conferences will be held virtually
(Google Meet, Zoom) or over the phone. 
Parents can call the office
to schedule a time to Zoom. 
MP Teachers Receive Bright Ideas Grants
Congratulations to Dr. Sarah Williams, for being
a Southern Rivers Bright Ideas Grant Winner!

Congratulations to Mrs. Laurie Thomas for being
a Southern Rivers Bright Ideas Grant Winner!
Students Study The Crucible
Students in Mrs. Jenkins's Honors American literature classes turned in their summative Puritan projects after reading The Crucible. 
Make Up Picture Day

For Face to Face Students

Makeup picture day will be 10/29/2020 in the morning. 
A pass will be given to the student's teacher.

For Online Learners

Students who are online with Google Classroom or Edgenuity
who would like to be a part of picture day 
AND be included in this year's yearbook.

This is also a make-up picture day for our on campus students.

Picture Day

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Face to Face Students
on campus in the morning

Online Students 
from 2-4:30 
@the Fine Arts Center
(Sign up is for Online students who plan to come)




Students Are Responsible

Students are responsible for the proper care and safe handling of their assigned Chromebook. To best protect the Chromebooks and ensure that they last as long as possible for you to continue using, here are some best practices for students. Click the image below for important information caring for your Chromebook.

Support MP Girls Basketball
On Hand Sizes, Colors, & Prices:

Colors: White, Gold, Black, & Gray
Sizes: Adult S-3X
Price: $15

Sand Camo/Fatigue Camo/Tie Dye
Adult S-L - $15
Adult XL - $16
Adult 2X - $17
Adult 3X - $18
Please Note: Reorder will be 
placed on November 16th for: 

Youth S-L in all 7 colors-  $15

Adult S-4X in 
White, Gold, Black, & Gray- $15

Sand Camo/Fatigue Camo Tie Dye  
Adult S- L- $15
Adult XL- $16
Adult 2X- $17
Adult 3X & 4X- $18
To order please see Coach Mac, or you can email
Cheerleading Shirt Sale
Mary Persons Cheerleading is selling long sleeve, comfort colors shirts! Shirts come in gold and grey (adult small - adult 3xl) with a front pocket and in grey (youth extra small - youth large) without a front pocket. All shirts (regardless of color or size) are $25. All orders are due Monday, November 2. 

If you would like to purchase a shirt, please see any cheerleader
or email Laura Nelson - laura.nelson@mcschools.org
Get YOUR MP Spirit Shirt TODAY!!!
Spirit Shirts are available for purchase in the Front Office on both campuses.
Adult small- X-large are $15 and XXL and XXXL are $17!
Show Your MP School Spirit
MP Masks & Gaiters are available for purchase  in the Front Office.
Costs: 1 for $10 or 2 for $15.
Have questions or need assistance?
Contact Mrs. English at lauri.english@mcschools.org.
Yearbook
News

NOW - 12/18/20 - Price of the Yearbook is $65.00.

SENIOR Recognition Ads:
Senior Recognition Ads for the yearbook final deadline is 11/30/2020 
Full $275.00
1/2 $175.00
1/4  $125.00
1/8  $75.00
Complete the ad online at jostensyearbooks.com.
This Week's Episode of MPTV
This week's show is Halloween themed...get ready to be spooked.

Run time is 9:47, and there should have been a spoiler alert added in the movie review section. (They got a little excited and ruined one of the movies, but really, it's been out for a while, so people have had plenty of opportunity to watch it!) As always, we appreciate feedback!


Family Feud Anyone??
MPTV is planning a
Family Feud show to air
on a future episode.
If you are interested in being a part of this, 
please complete the 
Link Your Ingles Card to MPHS

Ingles cards must be 
re-linked each year. 
Our school code is 10509.
"Not all learning is done in the classroom.  Get hands-on experience and gain new skills as a Soldier in the Guard.  Call Sergeant Ellis at (770) 417-9395 for more information."
Counselors News
November is Apply to College Month
The Counseling Department
will be available to help students
with college applications during one of their electives for November's
Apply to College Month. Due to
Covid19 Guidelines we will meet with only 10 seniors per block on the following dates in the media center:  November 4th, November 11th, &November 18th.  
Seniors will have to register by completing this Google Form below. 
Attention 
Seniors
The counseling department has created a master scholarship list with opportunities for local, state and national scholarships. Many of you have applied or have started the college application process, so this is a perfect time to search for financial support. Please note that the local scholarships are usually made available after January. This spreadsheet is updated regularly once dates are published and made available.
Club News
Academic Team News

The MP Academic Team competed in their first tournament this season virtually and finished in a tie for 20th place out of 31 teams with a 2-4 record, just missing the playoffs. Members that competed over the course of two Saturdays included Baxter Berlin, Chloe Myers, Corbin Lane, and William Little. Congratulations on your success!
Media Center News
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