Good evening Mustang Families. We hope you are having a wonderful weekend. As a reminder, Martin and all Wake County Schools will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

Congratulations: Zoe Burill has been invited to participate in the 2024 Writers Share on Friday, May 31^st, hosted by the United Arts, Wake County. Writers Share is at John Chavis Memorial Park, beginning at 6:30. Congratulations to Zoe!

FCCLA: Ms. Bradley is working with a student to launch a chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) at Martin for 2024-25 and is seeking student interest. Interested students are asked to complete a very brief interest form. More information about FCCLA can be found here.

Under the Stars: The 8^th Grade Dance is this Friday from 6:30-8:30. All students are to be picked up at 8:30 in the carpool line on Horton Street. Please see the linked permission form with all the needed information about the dance.

8^th Grade End of Year Celebration: The 8^th Grade team is planning a full day of celebration for students on June 12^th. All families are invited to campus at noon for an afternoon of activities and community. Please see the linked letter for more details

Library Books: All library books are due to the Media Center by Tuesday, May 28^th. Students who have lost books should see Ms. Carr.

EOG/EOC Information Reminders: The schedule of EOGs and EOCs can be found on the MMS website calendar. 

Parents are an important part of helping your student prepare for the end-of-year tests like the EOGs and EOCs every year. We've prepared a tip sheet in English and Spanish of ways you can support your student and MMS as we start EOGs on May 30. The tip sheets can be found below: 

• English
• Espanol

Missing Assessment/Assignments: The last day to submit missing assessments and assignments is June 3^rd. Students are encouraged to check with teachers as well as on Canvas and PowerSchool for work that needs to be submitted.

SUN Bucks: SUN Bucks is a program intended to provide grocery-buying benefits to children who lose access to Free- or Reduced-Price (FRP) school meals when school is out during the summer months. For more information and how to apply, visit SUNBucks

Attention Artists: Raleigh students enrolled in grades K-12 are invited to participate in the Micromobility Program’s first Spring Art Contest hosted by the City of Raleigh. Contest entries will be accepted now through Friday, May 31^st. You can find comprehensive details about the contest by visiting the following link: https://raleighnc.gov/transportation/news/micromobility-art-contest. It is a great chance to have your artwork displayed in the downtown Raleigh area!

Clubs on Campus: There are no clubs on campus this week.

Athletics: Rising 9^th Graders: Fall sports begin in early August in high school and you must have current sports physicals and other documents uploaded to Dragonfly prior to the 1^st practice.

From the PTA: 

Volunteers Needed: Ms. Frye is seeking volunteers to help teach yoga to her students on June 5^th, 6^th, 7^th or 10^th from 8:45-11:05. If you are a yoga instructor and have any time you could donate, please contact Ms. Frye (mfrye@wcpss.net).

Thank you, Mustang Families, and have a wonderful evening.