McConnell Minute
Principal, Mrs. Paula Everett-Truppi
4/12/2010
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Important CRCT Information
On April 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23, all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students will take
the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT). It is extremely
important that students be present and on time on the test dates and be
well rested. Testing will begin each day no later than 9:30 a.m. and will
end approximately at 12:15 p.m.
NO early check-outs will be allowed during testing time. If you have
an appointment for your student scheduled during this time, it should
be rescheduled.
To ensure successful administration of the tests, we will not have Help Day
Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Thank you for your understanding. Your
student’s teachers will be available on all other Wednesday Help Days
should your student require academic assistance.
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Parent Volunteers Needed
We need parent volunteers to help with our annual spring writing sample.
You will learn how to score our students’ writing and work alongside the
Language Arts teachers rating the papers. Parent training will be on Friday,
May 7 from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Our scoring days will be May 12 & 13
from 8:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. If you are interested in participating, please
email PTA parent contact Colby Willhite at McConnell Middle:
[email protected] or Jackie Roché at McConnell Middle:
[email protected]
Thank you for your support.
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Congratulations
Congratulations to Nisaa M. and Kynnedi F. for their 1st place win in the
state Science Fair. Way to go girls!
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Attention Parents of Special Ed Students
The Balanced Lunch Bunch
When: Tuesday, 4/13 from 6:30-7:30pm
Where: GCPS Instructional Support Center (ISC), Bldg 200, Suwanee, GA
30024, Meadowcreek-Brookwood Rooms 2.121-2.122
Topic: "Visual Supports for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders"
Presented by Lysanne Matthews, Special Education Coordinator Autism
Contact: Jackie McNair or Anne Ladd (678) 301-7212 or 7149
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Relay for Life Talent Show
McConnell's Got Talent show is this Friday, April 16 in Gym 1 from 5:006:30! Tickets are only $5 and the proceeds benefit the American Cancer
Society. Come join the fun!
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Archer Start Time Change
Archer High School start time will move to 7:20am for the 2010-2011
school year.
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8th Grade Celebration
MMS is hosting a picnic and fun-filled afternoon to commemorate the end
of your middle school years. Festivities will include:
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A picnic catered by Chick-Fil-A including: a chicken sandwich, chips,
dessert and a soda
Activities: Bouncy Boxing, Gladiator Jousting, Obstacle Course,
Bungee Run & more
An authentic dunking booth where you can try your aim at dunking
your teachers!
A time to reminisce and say goodbye to MMS forever!
When is 8th Grade Day?
Friday, May 7, 2010
from 4:30 – 7:00pm
** All parents need to arrive at the school promptly at 7:00pm to pick
students up to go home!**
How much is it and when is the money due?
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The cost is $20 (cash and checks payable to McConnell Middle
accepted)
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Permission forms (sent home on Monday, March 15, 2010 with
students) with your payment may be turned in to your homeroom
teacher on Fridays ONLY!
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All permission forms and money must be turned in by April 16, 2010.
This Friday, April 16 will be the LAST day money is accepted.
Calling Parent Volunteers!!!
‫ ٭‬If you would like to help set up, serve food, man booths, monitor
students or help clean up after the event ends, we’d love your help!
‫ ٭‬Please contact Kimberly Freeman at
[email protected] if you are willing and able to help out
with the 8th grade celebration.
Come Celebrate with us!
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Archer Relay for Life Run
The Archer Cluster 5K benefiting the American Cancer Society is available
for registration on active.com today! Simply click the link below to register
and we will see you May 1 at Tribble Mill Park!
https://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1847760
A copy of the registration form can also be downloaded by clicking the
attachment. How convenient!
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Help Day Cancelled 4/21
To ensure successful administration of the tests, we will not have Help Day
Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Thank you for your understanding. Your
student’s teachers will be available on all other Wednesday Help Days
should your student require academic assistance.
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Attention 8th Grade Parents
All rising Archer Tigers have an opportunity to sign up for Archer High
School's online newsletter, Tiger Stripes. Just click on the Archer website
below and there is a link at the top of the page where you can sign up for
the email newsletter. This newsletter will provide our 8th graders with
information about school events and announcements at Archer High
School. Begin getting familiar with your High School now!
http://www.archerhighschool.com/index.php
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OAS Online Assessment System
The Online Assessment System allows your child to practice for the
Criterion Reference Competency Test (CRCT) given in April. You can
access the OAS website through McConnell's webpage…just click on the
OAS pencil. Practice tests are located on the Student Tests and Teacher
Assigned Tests buttons. If you and your child are having problems logging
into the website, please contact OAS Support:
OAS Support Hours and Contact Information
Phone Support
Software Support Phone Number - (866) 215-6881
Software Support Hours of Operation - Monday through Friday 7am - 9pm
EST
Support Email Address - [email protected]
Enhancement Request Email Address [email protected]
Live Online Support
Monday through Friday 7am - 9pm EST
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Dates to Remember:
Friday, 4/16
Monday, 4/19-Friday, 4/23
Friday, 4/23
Monday, 4/26
Tuesday, 4/27
Friday, 4/30
Saturday, 5/1
McConnell's Got Talent Show & Silent
Auction 5-6:30pm (Gym #1)
CRCT Testing All Grades
Midterm Reports Issued
Area Board Meeting at Archer HS 7pm
Relay for Life Texas Roadhouse Night
Out
Relay for Life Mini-Relay during WAM
Relay for Life Road Race at Tribble Mill
Park
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Check Out
Student check outs are not permitted after 3:30pm. In order to be
counted as present for the day, students must check in before 12:35pm.
Students who check out before 12:35pm and do not return to school will be
counted absent.
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Bus Change Request- Permanent or Emergency
For student safety, behavior management on the buses and to avoid
overcrowding, McConnell Middle School will not allow students to ride a
different bus or to get off at a different bus stop unless there is a permanent
bus change or an unexpected family emergency (i.e. serious illness or
death in the family, accident, etc). For an emergency temporary or a
permanent bus change, please contact the child's community office with a
written note or phone call the morning of the request. Be sure to include a
phone number where a parent or guardian can be reached to discuss the
request.
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Early Arrival to School
J. P. McConnell does offer morning study hall for those who arrive early to
school. Students may be dropped off no earlier than 8:00 am. All students
must report to the cafeteria. If scheduled to attend Help Day or another
function, they will be dismissed from the cafeteria. Please do not drop off
anyone prior to 8:00 am as we do not have staff members available to
monitor students. We put the safety and security of your child first!
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School Office and Staff Hours
Our front office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Staff hours are 8:15 am to
4:15 pm.
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Help Day
Help Day is every Wednesday morning from 8:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
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HOMEWORKNOW
Ever wondered what your student had for homework?
Visit our website, http://www.mcconnellms.org and click on the link to
Homeworknow.com to see the assignments for your child's classroom.
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Please thank our current School Business Partners with your patronage:
Publix-Grayson Village, Summit Chase Country Club, Vulcan MaterialsGrayson and Texas Roadhouse-Snellville. Thank you partners!