Weekly Update 4/22/22
- Odyssey of the Mind
Our Odyssey of the Mind team is going to Worlds! They earned 1st place at Regionals, 3rd place at States, and are now headed to Iowa for the 40th annual International Competition. They are proud to represent M2, but need help covering the expenses to get there. How can you help? Make a friends & family donation!
Are you a local business owner who is looking for a fundraiser to support? Moore Square's Odyssey of the Mind team is representing us at Worlds! Your tax-deductible donation will help cover expenses, while providing you with sponsorship benefits. We are hoping to secure donations by the end of the month. Find out more information here!
Thank you in advance for your support!
- EOY Assessments (iReady and STAR math)
Will take place on Thursday, April 28, and Friday, April 29 in 5th-period classes. Our classes for those two days will run on a modified schedule- testing will take place from 7:30-9:30am, then students will begin the abbreviated daily schedule below. Please remind your student(s) to bring a pair of headphones if able.
Period |
Start |
End |
Length |
1 |
9:30 |
10:00 |
30 |
2 |
10:04 |
10:34 |
30 |
3 |
10:38 |
11:08 |
30 |
5 |
11:12 |
12:33 |
81 |
4 |
12:37 |
1:07 |
30 |
6 |
1:11 |
1:41 |
30 |
7 |
1:45 |
2:15 |
30 |
Lunch Block Start |
Lunch End |
|
Lunch A |
11:08 |
11:33 |
Lunch B |
11:38 |
12:03 |
Lunch C |
12:08 |
12:33 |
- Yearbook
There are only 8 yearbooks left for purchase! No more can be ordered once we sell out. Order yours now at jostens.com. Yearbooks will be delivered to the school in mid-May.
- WCPSS Spring 2022 Family Survey
There are 2 weeks left for the Wake County Panorama Family Survey! We need your help to ensure we hear from as many family voices as possible! The survey link for families is https://surveys.panoramaed.com/wakecounty/family/ and the survey window closes May 6.
- Summer School at Enloe HS
- Enloe HS has been approved to offer an in-person summer school program this summer. It is only available for students that will be attending Enloe HS, Broughton HS, Garner HS, Millbrook HS and Southeast Raleigh HS next year.
- The dates are July 6th - August 4th. You can view the details and the registration request form on the Enloe High School website. Requests will be accepted through Friday, May 20th.
- Summer Camps
- Broughton Fastbreak Football Camp- This year's camp will run from Monday, 6/27 to Friday, 7/1 and is open to boys and girls in rising 4th - 8th grades. Fastbreak Football Camp is unique in that it focuses on character education, general athletic development, and weight room fundamentals in addition to football-specific instruction. Coaches will teach young athletes the key character traits required of good teammates, the fundamentals of the game of football, and the athletic postures and movements necessary to excel in any sport. Instruction will be clear and concrete. Activities will be fun and fast-paced. Register today by visiting www.fastbreakfootballcamp.com. The cost of camp is $250, but financial aid is available. No camper will be turned away for financial reasons.
- Millbrook High School Boys' Soccer Camp- the camp is fully insured, and all profits go directly to the Millbrook High School Boys' Soccer Program. 2022 MHS Youth Day Camp July 18th through 21st 2022; 5:00 to 7:30 pm.
- Artspace Summer Camp- This summer we are offering 64 various art camps over the span of 8 weeks (June 13-August 12). Each session is a week-long and families can sign up for half-day or full-day sessions. Artspace is also currently accepting scholarship applications for families interested in participating in our summer camp program, but due to financial or pandemic-related circumstances cannot financially commit. For more information, visit- Summer Camp Program.
- Community Education Programming
ACEs 101- A Virtual Workshop. First Fridays Feb-June 2022, 12-1 pm. In this one-hour virtual workshop, we will explain ACEs and offer everyday actions you can take to prevent and alleviate them. See flyer for details.
- 8th Grade Families
- 8th Grade Formal- Friday, April 29, 6:00-8:00pm
- Save the Date! Moving Up Ceremony- May 27, more details to come
- PTSA
Walk to School Day! We will be participating in the 11th Annual National Walk to School Day event on May 4, 2022. We will meet in the Chavis Park parking lot off Chavis Way (E. Lenoir Street entrance) between 6:30 and 6:45 am to walk the 4 blocks to Moore Square. More information about the program can be found at Walk & Bike to School (walkbiketoschool.org).
- Arts Boosters
Dear Parents and Care Providers,
Congratulations to Ms. Robinette, Ms. Ervin, and the students for delivering an amazing performance of the Lion King!
Thank you to those who were able to support by attending the show. It was a special treat to see so many Arts enthusiasts at the school. We would also like to extend a special thanks to everyone that visited the Arts Boosters Concessions to buy a treat or a flower, and to those who donated directly to the Moore Square Arts Boosters fundraising effort. We are close to 50% of reaching our goal and will again look to you and yours to get to 100%.
Below are a couple of ways to get and stay involved in Arts Program’s success:
- We are excited to welcome guests to additional Spring shows, and will be offering multiple ways to concessions, flowers and to make donations. There will be cash and card lines. The card line will accommodate most credit cards, in addition to apple pay, banking apps, etc.
- April 26th - Band/Jazz Band Concert
- May 11th - Orchestra Concert
- May 12th - Theater/Dance Concert
- May 10th - Choral Concert
- Would you like to see your name in the “Stars”? Now is your chance. By donating a sum of $250 or more to the Arts Boosters fundraising effort, we will paint a star with your name on the wall near the gymnasium at school. Your shining star will be showcased for 3 years, and the funds will enhance what you see, hear and experience throughout the school. Visit https://www.mooresquarearts.com to initiate your star experience.
The following contributors have stars being painted this week: Walas Family, Brian Hicks, Medlin Family, Elkins Family, Jennifer Chancellor and William Hall, Riya Singh and Family, Sam Aiken, Sage Aiken and Sayers Family. Thank you!!
- If you have a musical instrument at home that is collecting dust, please consider donating it to the school or if you are interested in supporting social events, please contactinfo@mooresquarearts.com
Again, thank you for your continued support of Moore Square’s Arts Boosters 2021-22 Fund Raiser. Money raised funds visual art supplies, registration fees for art competitions, and artists in residence. Additionally, funds support the purchasing of scripts and associated copyright fees, costumes, lighting, set building materials, props, and instruments.
To provide a monetary contribution of any value, please fill out form below, and deliver with funds in an envelope to one of the Moore Square Art Staff (listed below). Or visit https://www.mooresquarearts.com to contribute online.
Thank you for helping us enhance, promote, and encourage the Arts for every member of the Moore Square Magnet Middle School family.
Sincerely,
Moore Square Art Booster Officers
Paris Harris (Chair), Allison Medlin (Vice Chair), Carey Forman (Treasurer) and Jason Sayers (Secretary)
Moore Square Art Staff
Kevin Byrd (Band and Art Booster Staff Liaison), Todd Miller (Orchestra), Kiona Ervin (Chorus) Nicole Duncan (Dance), Olivia Robinette (Theatre) and Frank Kreacic (Visual Arts)