Weekly Message for 11.23.18
Welcome back from the Thanksgiving Holiday! We hope that you had an enjoyable break and were able to rest and relax as we are nearing the end of the 2nd quarter.
From the PTSA:
Gear Hoodie Sale through this Friday!!
Did you miss the first spirit gear sale? Is your student asking for a hoodie to stay warm and show their Moore Square spirit? The spirit gear sale for hoodies and short sleeve tees will close this Friday, 11/30! We are hoping to deliver to students in their 5th period class by 12/14. If you need a paper order form or have questions, please contact Jenifer Simone at jjsimone20@icloud.com, otherwise, place your order on the Memberhub Store.
Memberhub Store: https://mooresquare.memberhub.store/
Giving Tuesday:
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday. If you are looking for a way to give, join North Carolina Science Olympiad for the global day of giving on November 27th! For more information, https://youtu.be/t8mwsYg-IPQ and visit NCSO to make your donation.
Yearbooks:
Yearbooks can still be purchased for $38 through midnight tonight. Then the price goes up to $40. Buy yours now at www.Jostens.com.
8th grade parents, you can still purchase a personal ad honoring your 8th grader and celebrating how far he/she has come. The deadline is December 15th. See the home page of our school website for the link to purchase and design your ad.
Spelling Bee News:
The classroom Spelling Bee will be December 3rd. Word lists were distributed today.
Performing Arts News:
The Performing Arts Concerts are right around the corner. The Dance and Theatre Arts Concert is on December 4th at 6pm. The Band, Intermediate and Honors Orchestra Concert is on December 6th at 6 pm. The Choral and Apprentice Orchestra Concert is December 13th at 6pm.
PBIS News:
In order to help reinforce our ROAR Expectations, PBIS will select target behaviors to focus on for a week. For the week of November 19th-30th, the focus will be on Respecting Everyone and Everything. Make sure you work on being respectful!
Second Quarter:
The second quarter is quickly coming to an end. Students are encouraged to check their grades and make arrangements to make up missing assignments or completing any test corrections or retest operations.
If you have questions about accessing or navigating your account, please contact the school. We will have the parent request forms available at the front desk. Additionally, our office staff will walk you through logging in if you need help.
Attention Carpool Parents:
This is a friendly reminder that the parking lot on the corner of Davie and Bloodworth Streets is owned by Smith Temple and is a pay lot during the week. While it is tempting to park in the lot to wait for dismissal, we ask that you do not. Community members who pay to park in the lot have reported that they are unable to access the lot as our families are using it as a pick-up location.
Attention 6th Grade:
No updates at this time.
Attention 7th Grade:
No updates at this time.
Attention 8th Grade:
Calling all proud 8th grade parents: 8th grade recognition ads are on sale now through December 15th. You can design and purchase a yearbook ad to celebrate your 8th grader by going online at Jostens.com. See the school website for a direct link to the design your own ad page.
The Washington, DC trip is April 17-18, 2019. Payments are now being accepted. Cost is $250 and can be paid in full or in 4 installments. The first installment ($80) MUST be paid by November 28. Payments can be made online, in cash, or in a check payable to Moore Square Middle School. We are also looking for parent chaperones to join us. Cost is the same for chaperones. If you have questions, contact Ms. Layton or Ms. Henderson.
The early college application process has started. Students need 3 recommendations (Math, ELA, and Administrator or Counselor) plus they will have to write an essay. Here is more information about applying to an Early College.
Please visit the schools' websites for more information about the school and tours.
Wake Early College of Health and Sciences tours
Wake STEM tours
Vernon Malone College and Career Academy tours
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy tours
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy tours
North Wake College and Career Academy tours
Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School has left us with some complimentary tickets for their theater program. If you are interested in SRMHS for theater, this is a great opportunity to see what SRMHS Theater is about. The ticket can be redeemed at will call for one free student ticket to any of the 2018-2019 theater productions at SRMHS. See Mrs. Estes if you are interested and would like a ticket.
Here is a newsletter with information about the Early Colleges as well as the Magnet Programs, https://www.smore.com/7pmtu. Contact Mrs. Estes at jestes2@wcpss.net or 919-664-5737 ext 26648, if you have any questions.
Activities and Events:
Tuesday Basketball Intramurals
Wednesday Volleyball Intramurals
Thursday Soccer Intramurals