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Meigs Academic Magnet Middle School will uphold our values of respect, cultural awareness, acceptance, integrity, and responsibility by ensuring that every student feels valued and empowered.

10.02.24: East/Meigs Football @ Donelson

10.02.24: Activity Day #3
10.03.24: School Picture Day

10.03.24: Second Harvest Food Drive Ends
10.03.24: Last Day of Quarter 1
10.04.24: NO SCHOOL

10.05.24: XC State

10.07.24: FALL BREAK (10/7-10/11)

10.14.24: First Day of Quarter 2

10.17.24: East/Meigs Football @ East
10.22.24: Report Cards Issued

10.25.24: NO SCHOOL (Parent Conferences)
10.31.24: Football Playoffs (Round #1)

Rosh Hashanah is a religious and festive time when family and friends gather together. This two-day Jewish celebration of the New Year literally translates to “head of the year” in Hebrew.

Please take a moment to complete the parent interest career exploration survey. I want to host a Career Fair for our students, but I want to solicit help from our parents. If I cannot get enough parents interested, I will have to consider plan B. Unfortunately, I don't have a plan B right now. Date for the Career Exploration—​date pending.

https://forms.office.com/r/WV4VhdZfnR

Melody Osborne, School Counselor

7th grade and 6th grade: HM/PLT with Science and Social Studies

melody.osborne@mnps.org

Belinda Hotchkiss, School Counselor

8th grade and 6th grade: HM/PLT with ELA and Math teachers

belinda.hotchkiss@mnps.org

"As we are surrounded by everything digital, here are a couple of suggestions to help your student with “digital manners.”

"Before your student sends a text, post, or email, suggest that they ask themselves, “Is this nice? Would I say it in person?” If the answer to either question is no, it’s a good idea to reword. Tip: If they feel the need to type a disclaimer like “No offense, but…” they probably shouldn’t hit “send.”

For more information regarding our school counseling program and for resources, please join our Schoology Group! https://mnps.schoology.com/group/7291911979

Access Code: M86S-4MMQ-JCBD4

"A bad grade. A forgotten assignment. A missed bus. An extracurricular screw up. Whatever it is, failure isn’t easy for the struggling middle school student. It’s pretty tough for the parents too. Still, learning to deal with life’s ups and downs is important. In fact, our adolescents must experience these challenges. Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair, clinical psychologist and author, has advice. She knows how to guide parents to raise strong, savvy, and resilient children. Steiner-Adair offers three effective parenting tips for you to consider when it comes to middle school help."

For additional information, please visit our SEL at Meigs website: (https://selatmeigs.weebly.com/sel-for-parents.html).

We really NEED your help with the Second Harvest Food Drive. This is a drive that makes a huge impact every year in the fight against hunger. PLEASE send in donations next week. The drive ends October 4th. If every student brought in 4 or 5 items, we would have over 3000 items. That would help so many!

Needed items are non-perishables like canned food, pasta, rice, cereals, soups, stews, and peanut butter.

Amanda Little, writing professor from Vanderbilt University, extended an invitation to our students to participate in this year's Presidential Speech Contest.

The contest is open to all Tennessee students in 4th through 8th grades and asks kids to write and perform their own presidential speeches -- submitting 3-minute videos in which they describe their America and give voice to the kind of leadership they want to see in the next four years. Finalists will be invited to present their speeches with Ann Patchett at the Southern Festival of Books in Nashville on October 26!

This is a great, non-partisan opportunity for your students to share their powerful voices and ideas during the presidential election season.

For details and instructions on how to enter, see our landing page. And for inspiration, please check out this short video montage from our previous presidential speech contest!

Fall pictures will be taken on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Your child received information and an order form last week.

Please note:

• All students will be photographed. These are the photos that will be used in the 2024-25 yearbook.
• Students are required to dress according to the school dress code … just as they would any other day of the week.

If you would like to pre-order, go to mylifetouch.com and use our school’s Picture Day ID: EVTKBDTW7.

If you want to use the pre-order envelope . . .

• Please enclose a check for the exact amount (made payable to LifeTouch) or cash in the exact amount. Neither the school nor the photographer will be able to make change.
• You can choose your package and your background. If you are unhappy with the photos, you will be able to get a full refund.

If your child is absent on Picture Day, or if the picture is not quite right, you will have the opportunity for a picture retake on Thursday, November 7. Information for getting a retake will be sent out later.

If you have questions, please go to lifetouch.com/support-us. Select K-12 School Photography for assistance.

Way to go Meigs! We have raised $43,448 toward our $50,000 goal for this year's INVEST campaign! These funds provide essential resources for our school that would not be available without the generous support of our families!

This Thursday, October 3, is the last official day of our campaign. Make your donation before midnight Thursday night to count toward our participation awards! A donation in any amount counts for participation! The grade with the highest level of participation will get a visit from the Kona Ice truck, and the homeroom with the highest level of participation will get a party with treats and Meigs swag! Here are our current standings:

Every donation, in every amount, makes a difference for our students.

INVEST in excellence and make your donation today!

Questions?
Email us at meigsptoinvest@gmail.com

Join our Invest Community Partner Program for 2024-2025 and show your support for the future of Nashville! By partnering with Meigs Middle School PTO, your business directly contributes to enhancing the educational experience of our students with essential tools and resources beyond the Metro budget. Choose from our partnership levels, each designed to spotlight your business and connect you with our engaged school community.

Explore partnership opportunities and showcase your commitment to education by visiting our website to learn more - https://www.meigspto.com/invest-community-partners-program.html

Our City Saver fundraiser is almost over, but there's still time! For just $25, unlock discounts at restaurants and attractions across Middle TN through December 30, 2025. Plus, Meigs PTO gets 50% of each purchase, supporting academics, arts, athletics, and more.

How You Can Help:

- Buy the City Saver App at www.citysaver.com/MEIGS

- Include the student, teacher, and grade at checkout

- Activation codes will be emailed after purchase

- Share with family and friends!

Meigs Mart is your go-to spot for all things school spirit! We are open, offering a variety of apparel and accessories to showcase your pride. Check out our latest arrivals online at https://meigsmart.square.site. Pick-up orders will be fulfilled weekly, while orders requiring shipping will be fulfilled every two weeks.

Support Meigs and enjoy Titans games! Use code MEIGS2024 for special rates on tickets for Patriots (11/3), Vikings (11/17), and Bengals (12/15). For each ticket purchased, $10 goes to Meigs PTO.

Help us reach 150 tickets for the Bengals game and unlock a special post-game field photo for the Meigs community.

Get your tickets now – use code MEIGS2024 by visiting THIS LINK!

Students, please remember the laptop expectations. Students are expected to bring their laptop and charger to school daily. Ms. Purcell-Orleck uses a great strategy for this. When she shuts down her laptop at night, she plugs it in to the charger but places the laptop in her backpack. So, the next morning, it’s already in her backpack, and she just has to unplug the charger and place that in her backpack as well.

We have also had at least 15 cases of cracked screens since the start of the school year! Please remember that students are held responsible, even when damages are accidental. Please review the LAPTOP POLICY PRESENTATION we went over at the beginning of the year.

Do you owe money for lost library books? Now is the time to get your fines cleared! Limitless Libraries is sponsoring “Fees Fall Off.” Log five or more hours of reading between October 4-13 to have all MNPS and Limitless Library/NPL fines cleared. Students who currently have lost items on their account will be given a reading log. Additional logs can be picked up from the library, and they are also attached below. Reading logs must be returned to Ms. Tucker-Dye by Tuesday, October 15.

Tickets are now on sale for The Cavaliers on Stage Drama Club's fall play production of Alice in Wonderland.

This show has been double cast, so there are two completely different casts of actors who will appear in this show.

The RED CAST will perform on Monday October 21 and Tuesday October 22 @5:00pm

The WHITE CAST will perform on Wednesday October 23 and Thursday October 24 @ 5:00pm

Tickets can be purchased here: Buy Tickets to Alice in Wonderland

Get your tickets fast, for they are sure to sell out soon!

The show has a run time of 2 hours and 15 minutes and will include a 15-minute intermission.

Concessions will be sold at the performances (Cash only)

Students can sign up to stay after school for the performance using the link below. Actors and crew members involved with the show should not sign up to stay here: Sign up to Stay After School for Alice in Wonderland

We are so excited to see you at the show!

The goal of the QSA Club is to provide a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ students, and to educate others about the community. We will be doing arts and crafts activities, group discussions, and themed trivia! We will meet once a month on Mondays in Mr. Martin’s room (Room 110).

Mr. Evan Bell is the new assistant Meigs boys' basketball coach! He played basketball here at Meigs and for Hume Fogg and is excited to help out our school. We are so happy to have you Mr. Bell!

Sat Oct 5

Weakly Park, Clarksville TN

Girls 10:00

Boys 10:40

Awards Ceremony immediately to follow.

Admission $8 through GoFan, $10 CASH at event.

10/2- @ Donelson

10/17- Dupont Hadley

10/31- 1st Round playoffs

11/7- 2nd Round playoffs

11/14- City Championship

4:45 at Ted Rhodes Field

I just wanted to say how thankful I am for my team and all of their parents and extended family that have been cheering us on this season. Last night was a long one, and we hope that tonight is one too! So, thank you for supporting this team through long hours on school/work nights!

The girls have the ability to go all the way! I have seen how hard they have worked every day and know they have what it takes!

Cities Bracket Night Two.pdf

See you tonight at 5:30!

Coach Shaffer

6th Grade:

• 11/2 - Fall Solo & Ensemble Festival
• 12/6 - 6th Grade Winter Concerts
• BAND - 5:30pm
• STRINGS - 7:30pm

7th and 8th Grade:

• 10/17-10/18 – MNPS All-County Honor BANDS @ M. L. King Jr. School
• 11/2 - Fall Solo & Ensemble Festival
• 11/7 – MNPS All-County Honors STRINGS @ M. L. King Jr. School
• 11/8 – TN All Mid-State Auditions Clinic
• 12/7 – TN All Mid-State Auditions @ Wilson Central HS
• 12/13 - 7th & 8th Grade BAND & STRINGS Winter Concert 6:30pm
• 1/9-1/11 - TN All Mid-State STRINGS Clinic
• 1/16-1/18 - TN All Mid-State BAND Clinic

Apologies! Unfortunately, last year's yearbook information was issued in last week's newsletter. Please note the updates for this year's yearbook.

TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT: https://technology.mnps.org/support

Meigs Website: www.meigsacademicmagnet.org
Location: 713 Ramsey Street, Nashville, TN 37206, USA
Phone: 615.271.3222

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