February 17, 2017

Dear Parents,

I am delighted that students are involved in many areas of our school program. Our

young musicians have displayed their talent recently at various venues. Our 8th grade

orchestra students participated in an orchestra festival on Thursday in Greensboro. Last

week our 6th grade band students displayed their musical accomplishments at our school

concert. In addition, it’s competition time for some of our clubs. The Math Counts team

competed two weeks ago; we are waiting for the results. Our Battle of the Books students

will travel to JM Robinson for a competition among schools in the South Learning

Community on February 28. It is so nice to see our students flourishing in all areas

including academics, the arts, sports and clubs.

Just a reminder that today, February 17 is a make-up day from our January snow day, and

is a B-day. Monday, February 20 is a Teacher Workday so there will be no school for

students. Enjoy the President's Day Weekend.

Regards,

Lisa Bailes, Principal

2/20 Teacher Workday-No School

2/22 Spring sports tryouts begin

2/28 Battle of the Books-South Zone

3/1 Early Release Day (12:30)

3/2 South Meck Parent Night 6PM

3/6 Spring Sports Parent Night 5:30

3/13 Baseball/Soccer vs. Robinson 5PM

3/17 School Dance 6PM

3/20 Baseball/Soccer vs. Quail 5PM

3/22 Baseball/Soccer @ Carmel 5PM

3/23 Track meet @ Robinson 5PM

Congratulations to Denisa Voinea (6th), Alex Howard (7th), and Lucas Silva (8th)! They have been selected by teachers as South Charlotte Shocker Standouts. South Charlotte Shocker Standouts are scholarly,

honest, optimistic, caring, kind,

energetic, and responsible (SHOCKER).

SCMS

STAFF

APPRECIATION

YEARBOOK

DEADLINE

EXTENDED!

The yearbook order deadline has been extended!

If you want a personalized book, please place your yearbook order by February 24, 2017, by going to www.jostensyearbooks.com.

Staff Appreciation Week for South Charlotte Middle School is around the corner!

March 13- 17, 2017

We have planned a full week of wonderful treats (Target gift cards, snacks and school supplies), a delicious breakfast and special lunch for the ALL SCMS Staff to show them how valuable they are to us! WE are including everyone from our awesome bus drivers to our fabulous teachers! If you are able to help, we could use your help in one or two ways: 1. Monetary gifts: Place a check in an envelope marked Teacher Appreciation Week and send it to school with your child ( the front office is collecting) or mail or drop off to: Annie Koch, 2327 Kingsmill Terrace, Charlotte, NC 28270. Please make you check out to South Charlotte Middle School. Any amount is greatly appreciated 2. Donations- A $25 Target gift card would be wonderful. We would like to surprise the staff with “a gift card- give away.” Judy in the front office will be helping collect or you can call or email me: Annie Koch 704-957-7188 or kochies@carolina.rr.com to arrange for pick up. Thank you for all of your support of South Charlotte Middle School.

Attention all 7th Graders!

Do you have what it takes to represent South Charlotte Middle as a member of the National Junior Honor Society?

Submit your application for consideration today!

Mrs. Yasurek, the NJHS faculty advisor, is currently accepting applications for South Charlotte’s

2017-2018 Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. Students who are interested in membership will need to complete the application form in its entirety and submit it for

consideration to Mrs. Yasurek in room 312 by the April 5th due date. Copies of the application form are available online at:

http://scms-njhs.weebly.com/how-to-apply.html . The National Junior Honor Society is the nation’s premier organization which recognizes outstanding Middle School students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship, and character.

The standards for selection are established by the National Junior Honor Society of the United States and by the South Charlotte Middle School NJHS by-laws. As stated

in the National Junior Honor Society Handbook, “Selection to the National Junior Honor Society is a privilege and not a right. Students do not apply for membership in

the National Junior Honor Society; instead, they provide information to be used by the local selection committee to support their candidacy for membership.”

Materials submitted by the candidates will be reviewed by the NJHS faculty panel.

Candidates will be notified of their status by early May.

For more information, please visit: http://scms-njhs.weebly.com/how-to-apply.html .

Congratulations to the following students who were selected for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Honors Band (All-County): Addison Aycock (alto saxophone), Alexander Kelley (trumpet), Henry Harborne (trumpet), Jack Kendall (French horn), Ethan Parr (trombone), Darien Alpern (trombone) and Holland Stallings (tuba). These students participated in the Charlotte Mecklenburg Honors Band Clinic/Concert on October 21 and 22, 2016. Woody Squier (general percussion) was an alternate.

Congratulations to the following students on being selected by audition for the South Central District Honors Band (All District Band) on January 14: Addison Aycock (alto saxophone), Alexander Kelley (trumpet), Henry Harborne (trumpet), Jack Kendall (French horn), Ethan Parr (trombone) and Max Sleek (trombone)! These students participated in the South Central District Honors Band Clinic/Concert on January 27 and 28, 2017. Good luck to Addison Aycock and Alexander Kelley as they are eligible for All State Band Auditions!

Congratulations to the following students on being selected by audition for the Western Region Jazz Bands (All Region Jazz Bands) on January 14: Addison Aycock (alto saxophone), Alexander Kelley (trumpet), and Henry Harborne (trumpet)! These students participated in the Western Region Jazz Clinic/Concert on February 3 and 4, 2017. Woody Squier (drums) was an alternate. Good luck to Addison Aycock as he is eligible for All-State Jazz Band Auditions! Congratulations to the SCMS 8th Grade Jazz Ensemble! They performed at the UNC Charlotte 49er Jazz Festival on Saturday, February 11, 2017. Our jazz ensemble received a rating of Superior. Alex Kelley, Allen Patrick, Ethan Parr and Henry Stefanac were selected as “Outstanding Soloists of the Day.” Members of the 8th Grade Jazz Ensemble are Addison Aycock, Allen Patrick, Jacob Hollander, Timur Zakharov, William Budnick, Alex Kelley, Henry Harborne, Alex Neddo, Ethan Parr, Darien Alpern, George Sleek, Bradford Thomas, Matthew Trent, Sarah Lawrence, Benjamin Williams and Woody Squier.

Mr. Carl Ratliff, SCMS Director of Bands received the honor: North Carolina Music Educator Association “The Outstanding Jazz Educator Award” in recognition of outstanding achievement in the instrumental field of jazz as demonstrated superior musicianship, character and service to the NC Western Region Jazz on February 4, 2017. Mr. Ratliff served as clinician for the All-Region Middle School B Band on February 3 and 4. He is very proud of his students!

ALL-REGION JAZZ

ALL-DISTRICT BAND CLINIC

In compliance with federal law, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employ-ment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color,

religion, national origin, age or disability.

SOUTH CHARLOTTE MIDDLE SCHOOL 8040 Strawberry Lane Charlotte, NC 28277 Phone: 980-343-3670 Fax: 980-343-3725 Office Hours: 7:45 am—4:15 pm Phones answered from 7:45 am—4 pm

South Charlotte is a member of the South Learning Community. (980) 343-1463

To report an absence email scms.attendance@cms.k12.nc.us or you may phone the school

at 980-343-3670.

Online School Payments (OSP) - CMS has provided us with the opportunity to accept pay-

ments for school events on-line. It is much like Athletics Pay-to-Play, comes with a fee (4%),

and allows you to pay at your convenience. If you choose to pay on-line, it also relieves

our teachers from the time taken to do the paperwork and to receipt and turn in money or

checks. Teachers will continue to take cash and checks as they always have.

Just sign in to: osp.osmsinc.com/CMS

Choose your student’s event and homeroom teacher, and make payment.

The teacher and Financial Secretary are sent advisements of your payment.

We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity. Through the year, events will be

added including field trips, textbooks, fees, and other payments.

Re-link your Harris Teeter VIC card! Our TIE number is 1933.

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