MATTAMUSKEET EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Parent

August 2014
MATTAMUSKEET EARLY COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL
Parent connection
newsletter
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Mr. M.D. Coleman
Mattamuskeet Early College
High School Principal
Formerly Principal of MES
“BACK TO SCHOOL” for MECHS
(Mattamuskeet Early College High
School)
On Thursday evening, July 31st, School Principal Mr.
M.D. Coleman and staff welcomed parents, guardians,
and students to “Open House 2014-2015 at Mattamuskeet
Early College High School.
Students and parents picked up their class schedules and
classroom assignments on the way into the gym for orientation and instructions from Mr. M.D. Coleman, new
MECHS Principal. He went over the rules and regulations
as well as other important information and expectations for the new school year.
The parents and students visited the classrooms after
orientation and then stopped by the refreshment table where Ms. Hilda Spencer served them chips ‘n
dip, delicious cake and drinks on the way out.
The first day back to
school for the students at MECHS was
Monday, August 4th.
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NEW MATTAMUSKEET CAMPUS
TEACHERS & STAFF
James D. Ainslie
Exceptional Children Teacher
Nikki Mason Williams
Health Occupations Teacher/CTE
Angela Sawyer
Middle Grades Science Teacher
Ryan Skellie
6-8 Physical Ed Teacher / Weight Training Instructor
Jessica Whittemore
6th/7th Language Arts Teacher
Kenneth Rickard
ISS Coordinator/ Tutor
Angele Hagy
2nd Grade Teacher
Emilie Miller
4th Grade Math
Bethany Taylor
4th Grade English Language Arts / Social Studies
Shawn Zehnacker
Physical Education Teacher
Brooke Kappert
1st Grade Teacher
Julie Mitchell
1st Grade Teacher
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MECHS CLUB NEWS
Mattamuskeet Campus
Multicultural Club
If you are an Early College High
School student or faculty and staff on
Mattamuskeet Campus or a parent or
community member interested in joining
the multicultural movement, you need
to fill out a registration form and turn
in your $20 yearly dues to Mr. Julio
Morales no later than October 17,
2014. We have exciting activities and
field trips planned for the year and
you do not want to miss them!
29th International Festival of Raleigh
September 21st, 2014
WHY JOIN A SCHOOL CLUB?
Involvement in clubs sets a good example for younger students. If high school
students are seen volunteering as part
of a club, it makes younger students
want to contribute to the school and society in a positive way also.
It encourages students to be part of a
positive outlet instead of one of the
many negative influences that can be
part of society.
All members of a club are
necessary and valued.
To commemorate Cultural Awareness Month,
the MECHS Multicultural Club is sponsoring
its field trip to the Capital to attend
the 29th International Festival of Raleigh on
Sunday, September 21st. There will later be
a stop at Crabtree Valley Mall for a brief
shopping spree. Trip fees are $10 and only
registered club members are eligible to come
along. Permission slips are required for students planning to attend. Deadline to submit
paperwork and fees is Wednesday, September 17th or when the activity bus is filled to
capacity.
Student clubs and organizations often form the backbone of high schools. Although these
activities may not receive as much recognition as other activities, they provide opportunities
and experiences that are beneficial to students, the school district, and often the community. While in high school, clubs provide learning opportunities that can influence what
teenagers want to do after high school. Students should find a club that represents something they are passionate about and join up.
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More Club News
MECHS JR. BETA CLUB 2014-2015
Jr. Beta Members
Marshall Betts, Audra Cahoon, Brianna harris,
Bernard Johnson (8th Graders), Ashley Garcia cerino, john a. Cahoon, jose guzemann sanchez, Emily harris,
Jackson harris, kara marshall, sarah reams,
Samuel stewart, starlyn swain, chase Williford (7th graders
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more,
you are a leader. (John Quincy Adams)
**Announcement**
The Junior Beta Club is selling $1 raffle tickets for a chance to win $50 in cash. The drawing will be made
at the last regular season home volleyball game in October. They are planning to attend the State Junior Beta Convention
in Greensboro in February 2015. The money raised from this fundraiser will help them with the expense of
the trip. All support of this project will be greatly appreciated.
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A LABOR OF LOVE & PRIDE IN MECHS ATHLETICS
MECHS student builds a much needed ticket booth
for the athletic department.
The teachers and staff volunteers will be so grateful to finally have a ticket booth on those windy
or rainy days when collecting the money for outside games.
Thanks Preston!
2014-2015 ATHLETIC BOOSTER
CLUB OFFICERS
President: Kathy Williford
Vice President: Jerry Bryant
Secretary: Tekisha Jordan
Treasurer: Kathy Perry
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HOMECOURT VOLLEYBALL
MATTAMUSKEET
EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
&
PLYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
<<< Visiting Volleyball
Team
Plymouth High School >>>>
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OTHER MECHS HIGHLIGHTS
Mr. Jones has been a welcome presence on campus
keeping MECHS students up to date with BCCC
information as well as student happenings on campus to be published in the BCCC newsletter.
Mr. Steve Jones
BCCC School LIASON for MECHS
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BRIGHT IDEA GRANT
GRANT NEWS
According to Mrs. Lisa Chestnutt, three Bright Idea Grants for trying to improve the MECHS weight
room have been submitted. She adds that they are also in the process of writing a NC Beautiful,
Windows of Opportunity Grant to continue to fund the school garden.
MECHS 8th Grader Allen Mason proudly displays his winner’s plaque for becoming the Hyde County Jr. Swan Calling
champion.
On Wednesday, September 3rd, Allen demonstrated his very
impressive winning swan calling technique for the Board of
Education at their meeting in Swan Quarter where he was
also commended for representing Hyde County so splendidly.
Allen told the Board members that
his penchant for swan calling began
in the swimming pool when he was
much younger and his dad heard
him making a noise that sounded
like those made by swans.
He was encouraged later on to compete but said he was terrible at it in
the beginning. However, he didn’t
give up but continued to practice
and work at it and gained confidence
after a few wins. This was his 3rd competition.
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MES
Mr. Thomas Midgette
new elementary school principal
The “Singing” Principal
Over the years of Mr. Thomas Midgette’s career at Mattamuskeet he has worn many hats
encompassing all of the campus schools.
Included in the various job descriptions he
has under his belt are the following: Teacher
(3-6), Assistant Principal (MHS), Principal of
the Early College High School program in it’s
beginnings, Dean of Students (MECHS), and
presently Principal of MES.
Mr. Midgette has also performed many other
duties in his academic leadership capacity on
the Mattamuskeet school campus.
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MES
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Dedicated staff members are
ready to hand out the needed information packets and folders
and give any other assistance to
parents and students so that the
new school year will get off to a
good start.
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MES BACK-TO-SCHOOL
2014-2015 OPEN HOUSE NIGHT
AUGUST 21, 2014
Teachers and parents pay rapt attention
to Mr. Thomas Midgette as he welcomes
them and gives other pertinent information and updates relevant to the new
school year at the elementary school.
Expectations are for a GREAT academic
year for all.
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MES
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Eager parents, students, teachers and staff begin gathering
and helping the children find
their places on the 1st day of
school, August 25th 2014.
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Ms. Amanda Bright,
MECHS Social Worker announces that the Lakers
PBIS store will be available
to Middle and High School
students in the Band room lobby during their
lunch period. The store will open for one hour
between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm on Mondays.
According to Ms. Bright, the students are already excited to redeem their PBIS (Positive
Behavior) tickets in the coming weeks. A
price listing of available items will be placed
in each classroom. Eligible PBIS students
should use the new yellow Laker tickets to redeem their rewards.
Highlighters- 2 tickets
Pencil cases-10 tickets
Water bottles-8 tickets
Ear buds-15 tickets
Jump drives- 30 tickets
Plastic change holder- 1 ticket
Shoestrings- 5 tickets
Calculator- 40 tickets
Chapstick- 5 tickets
Basketball-30 tickets
Lakers seat- 15 tickets
Dry erase boards- 10 tickets
Lanyards- 5 tickets
Frisbee- 5 tickets
Laker spirit towel- 10 tickets
Laker T-shirts- 25 tickets
Other T-shirts-15 tickets
Laker license plates- 15 tickets
Cinch-bags- 10 tickets
Bath & Body Works Lotion- 5 tickets
Gift Cards- 40 tickets
(Bath & Body Works, iTunes, GameStop, &
Wal-Mart)
PBIS Store Prices
Snacks / Candy- 1 ticket
Note cards- 3 tickets
Small Composition Books- 5 tickets
Magnetic Notepads- 3 tickets
Big Composition Notebooks-7 tickets
Small Spiral Notebooks-5 tickets
Poly Fat Books- 5 tickets
Binders- 7 tickets
Colored Pencils- 6 tickets
Pencil Sharpners-3 tickets
Index Dividers-3 tickets
Large Spiral Notebooks- 3 tickets
Rulers-5 tickets
Folders-5 tickets
Erasers- 1 ticket
Mechanical Pencils- 2 tickets
Wooden Pencils-1 ticket
Pens (black and colors)- 2 tickets
Mrs. Lisa Chestnut is working on
a letter to parents for Campbell's
Soup Labels, Box Tops and Tyson
Products to raise money and get
supplies for our school.
The Box Top and Tyson money will
go towards PBIS for purchasing students rewards or helping to pay for
reward trips. The Campbell's Soup Labels will help us purchase sports equipment for
after school or other activities.