January 2016 Newsletter - Murfreesboro City Schools

MCS Jan. 2016 Newsletter
2/18/16, 9:51 AM
Murfreesboro City Schools - January Newsletter
African American Cultural Celebration
Winter Weather Notifications
In case of inclement weather, emergency conditions and/or
poor road conditions, Murfreesboro City Schools will
announce closings through WGNS Radio, CityTV
Channel 3, the Nashville network television stations, the
MCS website, the @MCSCommunicates Twitter account
and the phone notification system, no later than 6 a.m., if
possible.
Join MCS at Patterson Park Community Center
on January 28 at 4 p.m. for the African
American Cultural Celebration. The celebration
dubbed "The African American Journey" will
explore the varied experiences of our African
American Community through a delicious soul
food tasting, beautiful art gallery, enriching
community partner expo, lively entertainment
and informative genealogy exhibit.
Bring your entire family and come enjoy this
exciting event!
The first notice will be sent via Twitter so now is a great
time to follow us @MCScommunicates
Achievement Announcement:
Bradley Theater Wows
Judges at Junior Theater
Festival
ESP Soccer Clinic
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Students will learn the rules, fundamentals
and skills needed to play the game as part
of this enrichment activity. The clinic will
culminate with a soccer jamboree in which
students will play against other ESP teams
within the MCS district.
Check with your school's ESP office for site
specific details and registration information.
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Twenty-six Bradley Academy theater students participated
in the iTheatrics Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta from
January 15-17.
Students from Bradley performed a piece from their
upcoming production of "The Lion King" during judging.
Two students Makamae B. and Maria W. were selected as
All Stars based on their dancing, vocals, and overall
performance and were invited to perform another piece on
the main stage. Seth S.and Gabby H. were selected as
Broadway Jr. Slam performers and also performed a
number on the main stage.
School Board Appreciation Week
January 24 through 30 is School Board
Appreciation Week. Murfreesboro City
Schools benefits tremendously from the
hard work and dedication of our school
board members who work to better our
school system and community. As
advocates for students, these elected
officials devote their time, resources and
expertise to strengthen our educational
system. They make decisions affecting
policy, budgeting and district goals.
Bradley, Roy Waldron and University School of Nashville
were selected to work together to open the festival with
a showcase of Peter Pan JR. They performed under the
collective name of TNT, Tennessee Thespians and
practiced one Saturday a month beginning in August to
prepare for the show.
The festival is the world's largest youth musical theater
festival and features 115 groups representing 28 states,
the District of Columbia, South Korea and Australia.
Bradley is one of eight elementary schools participating in
the festival which has over 5000 participants.
"The Lion King" can be seen April 7-8, 14-15 and 22 at
The Center for the Arts in Murfreesboro. Tickets are $7.
Please join us by saying thank you to our
school board members during Tennessee's
School Board Appreciation Week.
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Excellence in Education
The City Schools Foundation will host the
9th Annual Excellence in Education
Celebration Friday, February 5, 2016 at 7:00
p.m. Business legends and philanthropists
Ed and Andrea Loughry will be honored at
the event, which will also spotlight Black Fox
Elementary school during it's 25th year
anniversary. This year's event will have an
international theme complete with street
performers, a mariachi band and globally
influenced cuisine. Funds raised from the
event will go towards Teacher Grants and
Parity Funding for Murfreesboro City
Schools. Individual tickets are $250 and can
be purchased by contacting the MCS
Communications Department.
BEP Mini-Grant Applications Available
Spring BEP grant applications are now
available at rutherfordbep.org. The BEP mini
grants are available for up to $500 per
proposal. The awards are intended to
provide resources for teachers who
demonstrate innovation through teaching
concepts beyond core curriculum.
Outreach and Nutrition Debut Educators
on Wheels Program
The Outreach and Nutrition Departments
are teaming up to present parent education
on the Chow Bus every third Thursday of
the month for Bradley Elementary parents.
The team will be joined by the UT extension
office. Parents can expect refreshments,
nutrition advice, prizes and school related
announcements. Parents will receive a call
and a flyer prior to the Chow Bus visit to
their neighborhood.
National School Counseling Week
Thank You MTSU
MCS would like to thank MTSU for their continued partnership
with our district. Our students were recently treated to in-house
tennis lessons by the men's and women's MTSU Tennis teams
and coach Jimmy Borendame. Students from K-6 were treated
to lessons during PE classes last week.
Dr. Stephen Smith and the MTSU student performers brought
Little Red Riding Hood, the opera, to life for MCS students.
The opera performance, designed for K- 4th grades, was held
in school gymnasiums as well as performed at the Wright Music
Hall. The opera plot follows the children's story by the same
name, Little Red Riding Hood.
MCS also received a large donation of winter coats for all sizes
from the MTSU athlectic department. Coats that were collected
in bins at MTSU athletic games were delivered to central office.
If there is a student in need of a coat, teachers should contact
the Outreach Department. We are so thankful for donations that
provide warmth and relief to students during the frigid winter
months.
Dates to Remember
Jan. 24
School Board Appreciation Week
Jan. 26
Family Game Time at Bradley
Jan. 28
Student Half Day
Jan. 28
African American Cultural Celebration
Feb. 1
National School Counseling Week
Feb.1
Unplug and Read Month starts
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National School Counseling Week 2016,
"School Counseling: The Recipe for Success,"
will be celebrated from Feb. 1-5. The week
aims to bring public attention to the unique
contribution of professional school counselors.
Counselors work with teachers, parents, social
workers, and many others to address the
academic, personal and social development
needs of all students. They refer students and
families to community agencies that can help
them meet their food, housing, and legal needs,
as well as address other challenges they may
be facing. Counselors help remove barriers to
learning and help students succeed. Remember
to thank a school counselor during National
School Counseling Week.
Feb 8.
TNReady Part 1 Begins
Feb 8.
Social Studies Assessment Part 1
Begins
Feb. 15
Presidents' Day - Holiday
Feb. 18
Mitchell-Neilson We ♥ the Arts
March 1
Presidential Primary- In Service Day
March 17 Parent Teacher Conferences No School
March 17 Report Cards
March 25 Good Friday Holiday
March 28 Spring Break Begins
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Murfreesboro City Schools
2552 South Church Street, Suite 100
Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37127
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