MCMS Guidance: 2011

Friday, November 11, 2011

Welcome to MCMS, please let me take your order....

TUESDAY, NOV. 15th - "EAT WITH YOUR CHILD DAY"

Parents may eat with their child at Mid-Carolina Middle School during their student's designated lunch time.
Cost for Adult lunch is $3.30
Parents need to visit the main office to pick-up their visitor's pass.

LUNCH TIME

8th: 10:40 AM

7th: 12:10 PM

6th:11:50 AM

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Get Ready to Explore!

Monday 11/21 – Tuesday 11/22 the 8^th grade students will be taking an assessment test called EXPLORE. This test is the initial introduction of the ACT. The ACT is one of the college entrance exams that students will be required to take when they are in 11^th grade; however, getting an early look into their ability and achievement assists in determining future possibilities. This also allows us to look at areas that need growth so we can meet those needs at an earlier stage.

Another beneficial aspect of the EXPLORE test is the non-cognitive “career-focused” section. This will be given the first day to the students in their homeroom classes. This exploratory section allows the students to respond to their interests in and outside of school. The evaluated value responses provide career ideas to students for future career plan. From these evaluations, the students will receive career counseling to motivate them to explore the various occupation and college major avenues they can pursue after high school. Being able to identify values and interests at an early age is paramount to future success.

The results of this test will be mailed to you in January, including interpretation of scores and resources for growth. If you have any questions please feel free to call our offices or visit www.explorestudent.org.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Bully Awareness Essay Contest Winners!!

Congratulations to our winners from each grade for their entries to the Bully Awareness Essay Contest. There were over 400 entries from all grade levels and we had a very difficult time determining who the winning entries would be for each grade level. The first place winners from each grade were contestants during the Red Ribbon Week Assembly to see who could win the $25 Wal-Mart gift card. Congratulations to Miguel Gonzalez Reyes for setting the fastest time at :42 seconds and winning the gift card. Some of the winning entries are going to be framed and displayed throughout the halls of MCMS! Thank you all who participated!

8th Grade Winners

1st Place - Sara Buff

2nd Place - Madison Cates

3rd Place - Matalyn Mills

7th grade Winners

1st Place - Miguel Gonzalez Reyes

2nd Place - Ivy Crumpton

3rd Place - Callie Blanchard

6th grade Winners

1st Place - Matthew Shealy

2nd Place - Sidney Tindall

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Friday, October 31st - Team Spirit Day

Mid-Carolina Middle

Team Spirit Day!!

Go Cocks :)

Monday, October 31, 2011

Red Ribbon Week Assembly!!

Thanks to SC State Trooper Scot Edgeworth, Mid-Carolina Middle School had a very interesting and informative Red Ribbon Week assembly on Thursday, October 27th. Trooper Edgeworth was the highlight of the week, which included week long enrichment activities, essay contests, all of the dress up spirit days, and concluded with his presentation on why drugs are so harmful and dangerous. After the presentation the winners of the Bully Awareness contest participated in the obstacle course to win a $25 Wal-Mart giftcard. Congratulations to Miguel Gonzalez for posting the quickest race time and claiming the prize!

Click on the links below to see some of the video action!!

Coach Shook

Winner - Miguel Gonzalez-Reyes

Coach Cooper

Top: Winner Miguel Gonzalez is able to handle the goggles and puts up a strong 51 second time on the course

Middle: Coach Ray Cooper sets a new MCMS record for drunk goggles obstacle course time

Bottom: Celebrity guest, Coach Brandon Shook, shows off his athletic abilities for MCMS