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APRIL
FRIDAY APR 11Report Cards distributed_____________________________________________
SATURDAY APR 12ACT Testing_____________________________________________
MONDAY APR 14 - FRIDAY APR 18 Spring Break_____________________________________________
MONDAY APR 21PTSA Boarding Meeting Room A120-6:15pm_____________________________________________
WEDNESDAY APR 23Sabre Showcase (Campus Wide) 6-8pm_____________________________________________
SATURDAY APR 26 - TUESDAY MAY 6Wells Fargo Championship Golf Tournament_____________________________________________
WEDNESDAY APR 30SLT Meeting Room A120-3:00pm_____________________________________________
MAY
SATURDAY MAY 3SAT Testing_____________________________________________
MONDAY MAY 5 - FRIDAY MAY 16AP Exams_____________________________________________
TUESDAY MAY 6Drama One ActsAuditorium-7pm_____________________________________________
THURSDAY MAY 8Superintendent’s Budget Meeting Auditorium 6pm_____________________________________________
SATURDAY MAY 10Prom_____________________________________________
TUESDAY MAY 13Spring Jazz & Band Concert Auditorium-7pm_____________________________________________
THURSDAY MAY 15Spring Orchestra Concert Auditorium-7pm_____________________________________________
MONDAY MAY 19PTSA Meeting and Awards Forest Hill Church_____________________________________________
TUESDAY MAY 20Spring Symphony Band and Wind EnsembleConcert Auditorium-7pm_____________________________________________
WEDNESDAY MAY 21Senior Field Day 4th Block_____________________________________________
THURSDAY MAY 22Spring Choral Concert Auditorium-7pm_____________________________________________
MONDAY MAY 26Memorial Day - No school_____________________________________________
WEDNESDAY MAY 28SLT Meeting Room A120-3:00pm_____________________________________________
JUNE
SATURDAY JUNE 7SAT Exams_____________________________________________
TUESDAY JUNE 10Last day of school_____________________________________________
THURSDAY JUNE 12Graduation Bojangles Coliseum 12pm
SABRE NEWS UPDATE | PAR ENT SSABRE NEWS UPDATE | PAR ENT S
UPCOMING EVENTS
YOUR UPDATE FROM SOUTH MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL ON FRIDAY APRIL 11, 2014
This Week from South Meck
Parents and Students: Help Raise $30,000 forSouth Meck High School Read more page 2
* Spring Break Information *Although the school office is closed for springbreak, our Driver’s Education classes will be oncampus from 8:00– 3:00 on Monday, April 14,through Friday, April 18. If you need assistance during the hours Driver’sEducation is on campus please go to room A202 or A205 (second floor of A building) or callMr. Derek Fewell at 980-722-1888. Mr. Fewell
will be happy to help you or direct you to someone who can.We wish you and yours a fun, safe, and restful spring break – we will see you backhere on April 21 – classes resume at 7:15!
Student Parking BootingEffective Monday, April 21, when we return from Spring Break: VEHICLES PARKED ILLEGALLY ON CAMPUSWILL BE SUBJECT TO "BOOTING" with achain placed one of the vehicle's tires.Read more page 2
Eagle Scout’s Cool TraditionSabre junior, Drew Kromer, son of Andrew andSarah Kromer, was awarded the Eagle Badge onSunday, April 6. Kromer men apparently have along track record of earning Eagle Scoutawards. “We have a family tradition that is reallycool,” Drew says.Read more: Drew Kromer’s Cool Tradition
Odyssey Of The MindTeam MedalsThe Myers Park/South Meck Odyssey of theMind team won a third place medal from theState Competition on Saturday, April, 5. SouthMeck’s Ross Bonnin, Ellie Hair and Eliot McGin-nis joined with 4 MPHS students to compete inProblem 5: Seeing is Believing. They had the sec-ond highest score in the Long Term Portion andhighest score in the Spontaneous round.
PA R E N T S A N D S T U D E N T S !Help raise $30,000 for South Meck!
We need you during the week of the Wells Fargo Championship Golf Tournament
April 26th - May 6th
South Meck Ecology Ambassadors are responsible for keeping trash cans emptied on the course. It is notglamorous but it is a fun day with other South Meck families! We need lots of dads to drive the gators aroundthe course and moms to work alongside the students! Shift times vary depending on the day.
Thursday, May 1st -Freshman Day - 3 shifts - 6:45am-1:15pm; 10:00am-4:45pm; 3:00pm-9:45pm. Info willgo out through Freshman English class.
ALL VOLUNTEERS - Monday, April 28th or ANY day and shift you like! We want you!
Language Magnet Days - Saturday, April 26th; Tuesday, May 6th! Shift times vary.Athletics Days - Friday, May 2nd, Sat., May 3rd & Sunday, May 4th! Shift times vary.Performing Arts Days - Sunday, April 27th, Tues., April 29th, Wed. April -30th, & Monday, May 5th! Shifts vary.
Transportation provided from the SMHS Bus lot to the course and back. Free t-shirt and food and drink vouchers provided on actual tournament days. Qualifies for volunteer hours. This will be an excused absence for South Meck student volunteers.
TO VOLUNTEER CONTACT:Mary Settlemyre - [email protected] or Todd Bloom - [email protected]
If your student is part of Athletics, Performing Arts or the Language Magnet, you will sign up through your individual team or group.
We all know that there is insufficient parking space at SouthMeck. However, those students who drive to school without permits create an overcrowded situation that is unsafe andchaotic. In an attempt to deter unauthorized parking, the campus is clearly marked as a TOWZONE for anyone parking without a permit. We would like to avoid towing; however,we reserve the right to do so as a final resort.Effective Monday, 21 April, WHEN WE RETURN FROM SPRING BREAK, VEHICLES WHICH AREPARKED ILLEGALLY ON CAMPUS WILL BE SUBJECT TO "BOOTING" with a chain placed one ofthe vehicle's tires. A warning notice will be placed on the car advising that thecar is booted and that driving with the chain on will result in damage to the car.The driver will have to report to CAPT Shewchuk to have the chain removed.Student identification must be presented and a significant delay should be antici-pated. Students parking illegally are also subject to receiving a citation with anaccompanying $20 fine per incident. Again, this system is meant as a deterrent sothat we can maintain a safe and orderly campus. At this time, there are over 100 students who owe a total of over $5500 in fines.As with other financial obligations, failure to pay the fines results in loss ofthe privilege of walking at graduation. Additionally, THOSE STUDENTS WHO OWE PARK-ING FINES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PURCHASE PROM TICKETS OR ATTEND PROM. A list ofstudents with parking debts, by student ID, will be posted in the mall near thenurse's office on Monday 7 April.
STUDENT PARKING
SOUTH MECKLENBURG INTERNATIONAL
AFS EXCHANGE STUDENT PROM
CONGRATULATIONS to
South Meck Exchange
Students Dylan Jacquard and
Saya Fujihara for being
crowned AFS Prom King and
Queen! A fun and awesome
night for the first ever AFS
Prom - which we hope
becomes an annual tradition.
An Invitation for WLM Volunteers:
Saturday, April 26 - 8 a.m.-12 p.m. – Karen & Johann Atilano, Wendy & Foster Lovekamp, Katya Caleca, Antonella Piras, Rebecca & Elizabeth Fisher
1-5 p.m. – Rebecca Wey, Ayanna Joplin Need 6 volunteers (adult
and student) Tuesday, May 6 - 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Heidi Lind, Becky Aelick, Clarissa Brooks & Mrs. Brooks
+ 4 more adult volunteers 1 – 5 p.m. – Adria & Mrs. Mosely + Need 6 volunteers (adult)
Please contact [email protected] to volunteer
Meet Nick: A wonderful German Exchange student for
Fall 2014
Bring the world into your home by hosting an international exchange student! To learn more about Nick and the Education First (EF) foreign
exchange program, please reach out to Teri Kirkpatrick
at [email protected] or 704-886-8737.
Sicher reisen! to our SMHS students travelling to
Schorndorf, Germany April 9-23
SOUTH MECKLENBURG INTERNATIONAL
Chinese and Arabic Programs - Queens University
July 7th - 25th, 2014
Rising 9th grade through Fall 2014 College Freshmen students may
receive 3 hours of college credit from Queens University at the 101 or 102 level upon successful
completion of the program (depending on proficiency demonstrated). Students may not receive Queens
credit for the same level twice. No high school credit will be granted Program operates 8:30 am - 3:30
pm Monday - Friday (Late pick-up available from 3:30 - 4:30) with lunch and snack provided daily
Selected applicants will be notified on a rolling basis until all spaces are filled starting with our priority
early decision deadline on April 25. Once accepted into STARTALK, you will be asked to officially register
for the program and pay a $50 registration fee. There is no other cost for the program. Economic
hardship waivers may be granted on a case-by-case basis.
http://www.queens.edu/Academics-and-Schools/Schools-and-Colleges/College-of-Arts-and-
Sciences/Academic-Departments/World-Languages-Department/STARTALK-Chinese-and-Arabic-
Programs.html
English Tutor Time commitment: Mondays, 10 weeks Hrs/week: 1.5
Teach English and make a lifelong friend with our English Tutoring Program (ETP). Tutors and students
are paired based on time availability for a 1.5 hour weekly session on Mondays. Available time slots
include 11am-12:30pm, 12:30-2pm, 5:30-6:30pm, and 6:30-8pm. Join our tutor team for the next cycle
of ETP beginning April 21 through June 23. Orientation takes place on April 10th from 6:00-7:30 at the
International House .
Citizenship Tutor Time commitment: Sundays, 6 weeks Hrs/week: 1
Like history, politics, and government? Want to help foreign-born adults working towards naturalization
prepare for the citizenship exam? Then become at tutor for our Sunday citizenship classes. Specially
trained tutors meet with their student from 2-3pm in order to pre-teach vocabulary and concepts for
that day's lesson topic so that students can recognize in-class material and build long-term memory.
Orientation takes place on Thursday, April 10th from 6:00-7:30 pm. Classes begin Sunday April 27th and
run through June 1st.
To learn more, please contact Diana Rojas at 704-333-8099, ext. 111, [email protected]
SOUTH MECKLENBURG INTERNATIONAL
SMHS World Language Parent-Student Wordpress – Register Today!
http://smhsworldlanguages.wordpress.com/
As interested readers of the SMWL blog, you may be a teacher or administrator, you may be a parent or
student, you may be an interested member of our international community. Whatever your interest in
the SMWL program, we want to hear from you! Please provide us with any information as you learn of
it. We will have links to common sites that have similar interests to ours.
This is a work in progress and we are interested in hearing from you. Please share this with
parents, students and faculty of the South Mecklenburg HS World Languages Program.
Coming Soon –
April 23 – SMHS Sabre Showcase
April 24 – German Heritage Night – Charlotte Knights - BB&T Park
April 26 – Charlotte World Parade & Festival – Freedom Park - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
April 26 – Dances of India – Halton Theatre - 4:00 pm
From the Student Services Department - Attention Parents and StudentsThose students who had English II or III first semester will be meeting with counselors to complete theirregistration requests for next school year the week of April 7th. Passes will be distributed next week dur-ing first block with an assigned date and time. Thank you.
S T U D E N T C O U N S E L O R S 2 0 1 3 - 2 0 1 4Ms. Scott A - Ce [email protected]. Naples Counselor Ch - Gi [email protected]. Faccone Counselor Gl - K [email protected]
Mrs. Strickland Counselor L - O [email protected]
Ms. Preacher Counselor P - [email protected]. Jurusik Counselor Sn - Z
In past years the SMHS PTSA has generously helped sponsor an achievement event for the CISSeniors. Your assistance in providing congratulatory graduation gifts to the CIS Seniors isagain appreciated. For many of the seniors these gifts will be the foundation of their college
gear. I invite you once again to help celebrate this milestone in these seniors’ lives.
Requested DonationsCollege Items: Comforter, Bed Sheets, Area Rugs, Bathroom Towels, Door Mirror,Shower Curtains, Alarm Clock, Laundry Baskets/Bags, First Aid Kits, Desk Lamp,Dry Erase Boards, Storage Hooks, School Supplies, Backpack, mini trash cans,power strips, Flash Drives, Iron, fans, Shower Organizer, luggage, printer,Gift Cards: Walmart, Target, CVS, K-mart, Visa/Mastercard.
Donations Can be Given to Ashley Nelson or Suzanne Hunt Prior to May 1oth, 2014
COMMUNTIES IN SCHOOLS SENIOR RECEPTION
TO HONOR THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF GRADUATING SENIORS
It’s that time of year…..PARENTS are needed to be on the 2014-2015 SOUTH MECK PTSA Board!
We’re planning for next year, and your help is needed! Please consider being an active PTSA Board Member!There are a variety of positions available. Jobs that can be done at school and jobs that can be done at home.
There are jobs that involve many hours and jobs that require just a few hours.Please contact a member of the Nominating Committee for more information:
Murray Walker – [email protected] Fisher – [email protected]
Katie Iverson – [email protected]
2014 Advanced Placement ExamsMorning Exams: Arrive at 7:30. Exams start promptly at 8:00. You will not be admitted after the exam has started.Afternoon Exams: Arrive at 12:30. Exams start promptly at 1:00. You will not be admitted after the exam has started.
May 5—South Mecklenburg High School – upstairs A Building
May 6—Sharon United Methodist Church, 4411 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28211 *May 6—Art History will be held at SMHS
May 7—Temple Beth El, 5101 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 25226
May 8-May 16—CPCC Harper Campus, 315 West Hebron Street, Charlotte, NC 28273
Note: Students with College Board approved testing accommodations need to see Mrs. Miller for test locations. Your locations are different!!!
TEST DATE MORNING AFTERNOON
MondayMay 5
AP ChemistryAP Environmental Science AP Psychology
TuesdayMay 6
AP Computer Science AAP Spanish Language and Culture AP Art History
WednesdayMay 7
AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC
ThursdayMay 8
AP English Literature andComposition
FridayMay 9
AP English Language andComposition
AP Statistics
TEST DATE MORNING AFTERNOON
MondayMay 12
AP BiologyAP Music Theory AP Physics B
TuesdayMay 13
AP United States Government and Politics AP French Language and CultureAP Human Geography
WednesdayMay 14
AP German Language and CultureAP United States History AP European History
ThursdayMay 15 AP World History
FridayMay 16 AP Spanish Literature and Culture
Week 1
Week 2
Pre-Administration Sessions will be held the week following spring break. If your student asks – Yes this is REQUIRED.We will be completing the non test portions of the answer sheets and reviewing locations, policies, and procedures.Again, this is required in order for the student to sit for the test in May. Pre-Admin Session: after school in small café.
If you have any questions regarding AP testing, please contact:Elaine Miller at 980-343-3600 or [email protected]
• April 21 – new to AP testing – first time test takers
• April 22 – veteran testers last name A-M
• April 23 – veteran testers last name N-Z
• April 24 – Remaining students due to absences
2014 Advanced Placement Exams (continued)
Do you know a high school student interestedin working in a research lab over the summer?The NREL lab is opening up an internship programthat involves working under the guidance of one ofour lab members from June 15th - July 30th. Applicants must be at least 14 years old, providetheir own means of transportation, and express en-thusiasm in a STEM field. Only 1-2 spots will begiven and applications are due April 30th. Moreabout the lab can be found at nrel.bme.unc.edu.See your counselor for more information.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIESField Hockey Anyone?The Charlotte Field Hockey Club is interested informing a Club Field Hockey team at South Meckin the fall. NO Experience Necessary! There areplenty of rising 9th graders interested, but weneed interest from CURRENT South Meck stu-dents in order to move forward.
Any current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade girls whoare interested in playing field hockey this fallplease contact:
Lynn Cacchion: 704.806.7691or [email protected]
Congratulations to this year’s recipients ofThe President’s Volunteer Service Award!
These students demonstrated outstanding volunteer service and civic participation with7903 hours of combined community service. They tutored; travelled on mission trips toAfrica and Peru; volunteered in churches, libraries, hospitals, dance schools & summercamps; fed the hungry; clothed the poor; read to underprivileged children; prepared mealsfor our custodians; cleaned and gardened public spaces; mentored youth, etc. We hopethey inspire you to commit to find a way to volunteer. Service logs and instructions for nextyear are now available in the front office.
GOLD
Age 15 and over (250 hours or more)Calla Marie BodnarBella FauziDaniela FontechaPeter FosterAmy GriffinElizabeth NelsonCarlos Felipe Sanchez
Age 15 and under (100 hours or more)Darby AdamsEmma BeveridgeSydney BozmanKathryn BrodyHannah FriendAnna GillespieSara HailuSophia Ono-KorkowskiPurushotham RamanathanSarah ShippJohn Joseph Stipp, Jr.
SILVER
Age 15 and over (175 to 249 hours)Despina GiotisAlkka JohnsonTatianaide Medina NietoDaniel SanchezAllison SellersChristin Marie StippLaurel Upton
Age 15 and under (75 to 99 hours)Nina Lisette GrantKatherine KelkerTyler Pharr
BRONZE
Age 15 and over (100 to 174 hours)Randall AdamsAlessandra AguilarAbbe CohenRachel DenenbergCaleb FriendLauren GlazeJack HolmesJeff HolmesCharles HoodMaya Alexis HoodPhillip Montgomery JesterAlina JosephHoang NguyenArianna RuizHaley SavageBrooke ScudderNoah SellersEsha ShahNaomie ShemboShelley SlatteryMaddie SniderMaxwell Everett SnyderAndrew Warren
Age 15 and under (50 to 74 hours)Bria ClyburnLindsay M. MillerAngel “Danny” JimenezCarter Nelson
S E N I O R S HOWC A S EATTENT ION S EN IORS :
The PTSA congratulates the Class of 2014 and has begun work on the SENIOR SHOWCASElocated in the mall area. On Friday, April 11th, seniors have been asked to complete a formindicating their college choice and acceptances, work or military plans. Participation is com-pletely voluntary. We are proud of all of our 2014 Sabres and we celebrate their hard workand achievement. For any seniors unable to attend homeroom – forms will be available inthe office.
Volunteer Students Needed for Harris YMCA Gymnastics Meet This WeekendHarris YMCA Gymnastics Team is sponsoring the North Carolina AAU State Meet this coming weekend at theHarris YMCA and they are still in need of volunteer students. They will be hosting 700+ gymnastics from levels 1 -9 (aging from 5-18 years old). The meet starts Friday April 11 at 4pm and runs through Sunday April 13 at 8:30 pm– a total of 10 sessions over the weekend.
They need assistance with: Set up, Clean up, Concession Stand, Admission, Gymnastic Check-in, Teddy Gram Sales,Scoring Assistant, Timer, Awards and much more. They need able body young ladies and young men who are hon-est and looking to earn approximately 2 to 4 hours per session or more than one session of volunteer time.
4/11 10 am - 12pm Set Up Begins – we could use strong young men to help unload the rented gym equipment and put mats and other things in place (balance beams, spring boards, etc.)
4/11 4:00pm - 6:20pm Session 1 4/11 6:30pm - 8:30pm Session 24/12 8 am - 10:05am Session 3 4/12 10:10 am - 12:55pm Session 44/12 1pm - 3:40pm Session 54/12 3:50pm - 8:00pm Session 64/13 8am - 10:30am Session 74/13 10:40am - 1:10 pm Session 84/13 1:20pm - 5:15pm Session 94/13 5:20pm - 8:20pm Session 10
They would need volunteers to report 15 to 30 mins in advance of their session for job assignment and minortraining. Evan Pitser and Marco Flores have been representing South Meck. Harris YMCA would love to haveadditional support from South Meck, as this is a huge event for their gym.
Contact: Pamela Pitser 704 972 2521 or [email protected] or Lauren Locke [email protected]
INTERESTED IN BEING A CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT?New! High School Nurse Aide I Summer Program (Open to any high school student) July 7 – July 31The Nurse Aide I Program is a 130-hour non-credit course providing the resources and enhanced learning opportunities forstudents to develop appropriate, fundamental patient care skills in a supervised and controlled setting. The CCHS Nurse AideI Program is approved by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) and meets Federal Guidelines. Formore information and an application, please visit: http://www.carolinashealthcare.org/documents/cchs/forms/cchs-nurse-aide-one-program.pdf
Class Schedule: July 7 – July 31 (if there is enough interest, this class will be limited to high school students only)(MONDAY - FRIDAY) Class/*Lab: 8:00a – 4:30p (*Lab varies 12:00p-430p or 4:30p-9:00p); Clinical: 6:45a – 3:45p
If you are interested, please attend the parent and student information session to be held on May 13, 2014 at6:00 PM at Carolinas College of Health Sciences, Rankin Education Center, Carolinas Medical Center Campus (1200 BlytheBlvd., Charlotte 28203). Here you can meet the staff, tour the campus and ask any questions.
Cost: Tuition $595.00 (tuition includes Basic Life Support-(CPR), ID Badge, study packet, clearance for clinical eligibility).
Additional Costs:• There may be an additional charge for the background check if the cost is excessive.• Candidates seeking NA I certification in NC will need to schedule a competency exam with Pearson Vue after course
completion. The fee for testing is $101.00. Testing information can be found at www.pearsonvue.com.• Teal pants and white scrub tops are needed prior to clinical work. White nursing shoes or white leather sneakers.• A watch with a second hand is required.
Carolinas HealthCare System is proud to partner with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schoolsto help prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s careers in healthcare
Through this collaborative partnership, we will help CMS graduates gain meaningfulacademic and work-based experience and preparation in high demand career
pathways of economic value in the healthcare sector
Available OpportunityPatient Relationship Outreach Specialist - TeleHealth Offices at Mint Hill Medical Commons DUTIES: Follows up with patients to assist them in connecting with CHS and to ensure theyhave seamless access for their healthcare needs. Customer service, communication and technologyskills are essential to talk with patients to establish and maintain a virtual continuum of care.
Requirements• Students must be on target to graduate in June 2014• Be prepared to submit a 500 word essay• Be prepared to submit two letters of reference• Be able to accept part-time, on-going employment
Highlights
• Part-time, on-going employment with opportunities for additional hours and promotion• Workshops focusing on professional development, customer service, medical terminology• Exclusive glimpses into the day-in-the-life of healthcare professionals• Opportunities to be mentored by Carolinas HealthCare System leaders
Expression of Interest
Students interested in this opportunity should select a date and RSVP to their school’s Career Devel-opment Coordinator for one of the below information sessions by April 21, 2014. The CDC will havefurther details once the student RSVP.
Tuesday, April 22, 6:00 - 7:30pm Thursday, April 24, 6:00 - 7:30pmSaturday, April 26, 9:30 - 11:00am
Students and/or parents with questions should contact Herman McIntyre([email protected]) or call Renea Stitt at 980-343-2638
FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS ON MAY 31, 2014All CMS High Schools are eligible for participation
Online Registration: April 27 through May 25For high school student-athletes.
Along with orthopedic and general health assessments, medical experts will perform heart screenings that aren’t typically offered during routine athletic physicals.
Nutrition consultations also provided. www.CarolinasHealthCare.org/Heart-of-a-Champion
South Mecklenburg High SchoolSchool Leadership Team Application ’14-‘15
The primary mission of the School Leadership Team (SLT) is to assist with the design and implementation of the annualSchool Improvement Plan. Parent members provide feedback to the principal and staff about initiatives at the school. Par-ent members also have the opportunity for input regarding the varied academic and community experiences at SouthMeck. The SLT meets once per month for approximately 90 minutes. This past year, meetings were held at 3:00pm onWednesday afternoons to facilitate teacher participation. The day and time for the next school year may change based onmembers’ availability. It is expected that members will attend a minimum of 80% of the meetings.. For return of application or additional information:Kym Furney, SLT Chair 8900 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28210 DUE: May 16thor [email protected]
Name _______________________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________________
Email _____________________________________ Phone ________________________
Child(ren) Attending South Meck 2014-2015:
Name ___________________ Grade ___ Middle School attended ____________________
Name ___________________ Grade ___ Middle School attended ____________________
Please share any prior experiences you may have in volunteering in the schools or from your worklife that would be of value as a member of our SLT.
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Please explain why it is important for you to be a part of South Meck’s SLT:
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST!
SOUTH MECK’S SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAMNow accepting parent applications for the ’14-15 school year !!Are you a parent who likes to have your finger on the pulse of the academic and com-munity initiatives at your child’s school? Then please thoughtfully consider joining theSchool Leadership Team, a group where parent members have the opportunity forinput regarding the varied academic and community experiences at South Meck. No experience is needed, and we welcome new faces! Meetings are once monthly
after school. Please see the attached application form for details. Questions: Kym Furney, SLT Chair,[email protected]
C H A R L O T T E S U M M E R C A M P SThe Most Comprehensive Listing of Summer Camps in CharlotteC H A R L O T T E S U M M E R C A M P SC H A R L O T T E S U M M E R C A M P S
CharlotteSummerCamps.org provides a comprehensive online directory of all ofthe Arts Camps, Sports Camps, Academic Camps, Residential Camps, and Specialty
Camps in Charlotte! Many of your high school students are looking for summer camp counselorjobs, so this website provides a very valuable resource for them to find all of the contact informationin sending applications and resumes for employment.
Scholarship Winners!Congratulations to Nathan Breneman – Recipient of the Woodrow Scholars Award to theUniversity of South Carolina!!
Congratulations to Wesley Fields – Recipient of a Scholarship to the University of MichiganSchool of Music, Theatre & Dance, a Morehouse College Academic Scholarship, a Flinn ScholarsAward to the University of South Carolina and a Presidential Scholarship to Elon University!!
HOSA News!
South Meck HOSA had numerous recognitions. A plaque was received for participation in the CBCC (Community Blood Center ofthe Carolinas) Blood drives and Autism Speaks. South Meck HOSA won the award of most donations raised for Autism Speaks.Evelina Trost and Haley Savage were state officer candidates. Lucy Thames, NC HOSA Vice-President, helped preside over the open-ing and awards ceremonies. Deep Patel served on the NC Courtesy Corps and won 1st place in Courtesy Corps. Mrs. Cloud &Mrs. Beam received Gold Star Advisor Awards.
The following students were called up on stage as state finalists in their event: • Michele Nsianya—4th in Pathophysiology Knowledge Test• Purushotham Pramanathan—7th in Researched Persuasive Speaking• Haley Savage, Sarah Cho, Lauren Glaze and Lucia Castaneda – 10th in Creative Problem Solving • Hope Strickland and Tanisha Santos—6th in Health Education• Morgan Alexander- 7th in Transcultural Health Care Test & 6th in the National Health Care Issues Exam• Lucy Thames-10th in Extemporaneous Writing
A special congratulations to the following students who qualified to go to HOSA Nationals in Orlando, FL, in June: • 3rd Place Research Persuasive Speaking: Evelina Trost• 2nd Place Clinical Specialty: Yelena Ganchenko• 2nd Place Transcultural Health Care: Naomie Shembo• 1st Place Parliamentary Procedure Team Winners: TJ Evans, John Won, Brenda Casteneda, Carla Casteneda, Kristina Cloud,
DeAngelo Floyd, and Deep Patel • 1st Place Outstanding HOSA Chapter Scrapbook-Morgan Alexander• 1st Place Public Health: Alkka Johnson, Alessandra Aguilar, Sylvia Johnson, & Aurelia Nguyen• 1st Place in Newsletter: Alina Joseph
To help pay for HOSA Nationals, students will be selling tickets for the Belk Charity Sale. Tickets are $5.00. See any HOSA memberor advisor to get yours today!
Thirty South Meck HOSA Students attended the HOSA State Conference in Greensboro, NC March 26-28, 2014. Over 2300 stu-dents were in attendance. Students competed in competitive events, attended educational symposiums and a health fair, and net-worked with students and professionals from across the state. South Meck HOSA was recognized as being a gold star chapter, beingin the HOSA 100 club and being in the century club. Below is a picture from awards night.
On Wednesday April 2, the Charlotte MecklenburgChief of police Rodney Monroe took time fromhis busy schedule to spend time with the group
RISE. RISE is a group of young African-American males atSouth Mecklenburg High School seeking to positively im-pact our school and community. This group was formed be-cause African-American males in our school, community,and nation are experiencing issues that lead to decreasedsuccess. Our purpose is to increase their engagement inschool in order to decrease disciplinary infractions and thusincrease academic success.
During his visit Chief Monroe challenged the youngmen to choose their friends wisely, maintain good gradesand attendance in school as well as know their rights whenthey encounter law enforcement officers. The Chief’s visitgave members of RISE a chance to partner with a specialgroup of students from Sedgefield Middle School, one ofthe many partnerships that have been formed.
Since RISE began group members have read to elemen-tary students at Whitewater Academy, served as mentorsto a groups of middle school students at Quail Hollow Mid-dle School been featured in the Charlotte Observer, andafter spring break they will have the chance to be a part ofa lesson with a team of teachers and students at Commu-nity House Middle School focused on taking action aboutan issue. The group RISE meets every Wednesday during an
academic enrichment period. During that time the grouphas met with school counselors to register for PowerSchool in order to have access to their grades and charttheir academic progress in real time. Also, with the help ofschool staff they signed up to take the annual free practiceACT/SAT tests held at South Mecklenburg High School.
Members of RISE have been afforded the opportunityto have candid conversations with positive, influential andsuccessful African American males such as Reginald Beanauthor of The book, Unfinished, a character building bookwhich we are currently reading as a group, NFL Super bowlchampion Dre Bly, Charles Paul (NBA All Star Point GuardChris Paul's father) Mark Wright Director, Content/Edito-rial Services at ESPN and Fred Hudson from the UnitedStates District Attorney’s Office.
Upcoming scheduled appearances include COO of theCharlotte Bobcats Fred Whitfield former Carolina Pantherwide receiver and Wake Forest standout Kenny Moore. Formore information about RISE click on the links below toview our website (were you can read more about ourgroup) and view a video we created.
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SSAABBRREESS SSPPOORRTTSS
MONDAY 14
4:30pmVARSITY BASEBALL
Jack Sink Tournament (MPHS)
MONDAY 21
7:00pmWOMEN’S LACROSSEv Independence
TUESDAY 15
NO EVENTS
TUESDAY 22
4:30/6:00pmWOMEN’S SOCCER
v Olympic
5:00pmSOFTBALL
v Sun Valley HS
7:00pmWOMEN’S LACROSSE @ Porter Ridge
WEDNESDAY 16
11:00amVARSITY BASEBALL
Jack Sink Tournament (MPHS)
WEDNESDAY 23
4:30pmJV BASEBALL@ Mt. Tabor HS
5:00/6.30pmWOMEN’S SOCCER @ Cuthbertson HS
7:00pmVARSITY BASEBALL@ Mt. Tabor HS
THURSDAY 17
7:30pmVARSITY BASEBALL
Jack Sink Tournament (MPHS)
THURSDAY 24
3:30pmGOLF
v Providence(Raintree)
3.30pmTRACK
Girls’ Challenge(Providence)
5:00pmSOFTBALL @ East Meck
6:00pmWOMEN’S LACROSSE
@ Hopewell
FRIDAY 18
NO EVENTS
FRIDAY 25
3.30pmTRACK
Dick Williams Boys Relays (East Meck)
4.30/6:00pmWOMEN’S SOCCER v West Meck
SATURDAY 19
NO EVENTS
SATURDAY 26
11:00amMEN’S LACROSSE v Community
School of Davidson
SPORTS THIS WEEK IN APRIL
BASEBALL
Varsity beatCatholic 6 - 0
GOLF
Record is 3 - 2
SOCCER
Bounces back with a5-0 win over West.Kristen C with theshut out. Goals by,Shayna(2) Ali M,Leah K and Farrah.
SOFTBALL
Record 10 - 6
TRACK
Boys track team took1st place in meet atMyers Park on April 2nd.Young team continues todevelop and improve.Practice habits havegreatly improved and weare getting better everyday. Seniors are provid-ing good leadership asmuch of the team iscomprised of sopho-mores and freshmen.The future looks promis-ing.
WOMEN'SLACROSSE
beat Porter Ridge17-15
beat Butler 12-6
Scores:Name/Goals/AssistsAlaysha Murphy/1/2Katherine Haenlein/0/6Anna Gillespie/01Lilly Butler/1/2
Maggie Jordan/1/0Sydney Bulter/8/0Haley McGuffin/0/1
SABRES SPORTS UPDATES
MEET SOUTH MECK SABRES VARSITY BASEBALL
MEET SOUTH MECK SABRES JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL
MEET SOUTH MECK SABRES TRACK THROWERS
Top Row (L to R) : Cecelia Welton, Sarah Grempels, Emma Beveridge, Katherine Haenlein, Alaysha Murphy, HaleyMcGuffin, Josie Hicks, Elizabeth O'Keefe, Jasmin Herrera, Helen Curtis, Lilly Butler, Sydney Butler, Maggie Jordon
Bottow Row (L to R): Anna Gillespie, Isabel Medina, Laurel Upton, Summer Stehmeier, Jackie Holly, Eleanor Hair,Carolina Gonzalez, Tori Thomas.
Top row- Seth Mann, Antonio Williams, Noah Korbler, Will Jones,Bottom row- Elston Hart, Diana Lewis, Avery East.
MEET SOUTH MECK SABRES WOMEN LACROSSE
As Prom is quickly approaching, Juniors, Seniors,and their parents need to be aware of some veryimportant information regarding the Prom whichwill be held on May 10th from 8-12 at the CharlotteConvention Center.
Tickets will be sold Before or After school only April 28th – May 2nd in F-6. Do Not Disturb Classes.
Tickets will only be issued to those who meet following the requirements:
• Tickets will only be sold to those students who are currently in a Junior or Senior homeroom.• Junior and Seniors may bring only one guest.
• Tickets are $60 per person. If you are a Junior and paid dues this year, or a Senior who paid dues last year and did not attend the Prom, you will need to come to the ticket sale to get on the Prom list. Guest tickets are $60.
• Photo ID Required at the door for each person admitted to the Prom and must match the name(s) on the Prom invitation.• There are NO REFUNDS on Prom tickets.• All CMS rules apply at this event.
• Students will not use, purchase, sell, distribute, be under the influence of, or possess alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, or tobacco prod ucts. * Dress should be in “Good Taste”.
• Invitations may not be transferred. The names that appear on invitations must match the persons attending and their photo ID’s.• All persons attending the Prom must remain in the event areas.• The Prom times are 8pm to 12am. All students must exit the premises at 12am.
• All outside guests must have approval to attend. All outside guest forms must be completed by April 24, 2014 and approved prior to their ticket being purchased. A late fee of $10 will be charged for guest requests turned in after the due date.
• Outside guest forms may be obtained from the front office or Mrs. Dickerson’s wiki space on the South Meck website (under the Prom tab) http://shanna.dickerson.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/PROM
• Completed guest forms are to be turned into the administrative office in E building
• Parking: Parking is available at the Nascar Hall of Fame parking deck, parking lots, and parking towers surrounding the Charlotte ConventionCenter at prevailing rates. • NOTE: All those attending the Prom must enter through the Caldwell or Brevard Street entrances.
• Guests must be under the age of 21.• Guests must be a student in good standing at their current High School or a citizen in good standing within the community.• Guests may not have a criminal record or criminal actions pending.• Guest request form must be completed and approved in order for a ticket to be purchased.
• A photo copy the guest’s photo identification MUST BE ATTACHED to the guest request form for approval of this guest to attend and aticket to be purchased.• ALL GUESTS must have photo identification in order to enter the Prom on Prom night.
Outside guest forms are now available and should be picked up and returned to the front office by April 24th. Any Junior or Senior who is bringinga guest who does not attend South Meck must have this form completed and approved before purchasing a Prom ticket. Those forms turned inafter April 24th will be charged an additional $10 late fee.
All Prom information and forms may also be accessed at http://shannadickerson.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/PROM Please pay attention to the dailyannouncements and check your e-mails for further Prom updates, if you have any questions please contact the school.
Students may not purchase Prom tickets or attend the Prom as a guest if they have a financial obligation to the school. Check the fi-nancial obligation list (by ID#) in the mall area near the Deans’ office. All financial obligations must be paid before a student is al-lowed to purchase a Prom ticket or attend to the P rom as a guest.
ALL TICKETS/PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE IN CASH OR MONEY ORDER – NO CHECKS ACCEPTED
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Just a reminder:IMPORTANT LINKS:
Looking for information? http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/parents/Pages/default.aspx
Looking for CMS forms? http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/parents/resources/Pages/default.aspx
Sign up for Parent Portal:http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/parents/ParentAssistant/Pages/default.aspx
SMHS Helpful Links:
SMHS Home Page: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/southmecklenburgHS/Pages/Default.aspx
CMS Volunteer forms: http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/vp/Pages/Sec-
ondaryLevel.aspx
Parent University: http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/parents/ParentUniv/Pages/default.aspx
Calendars:Student Calendar: http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/mediaroom/calendars/Pages/Calendars.aspx
SMHS Athletic Calendar: http://www.digitalsports.com/school/id/25714/page/calendar.aspx
If you have questions about SMHS Athletics or schedules please email our Athletic Director:
Kevin HInson: [email protected]
Please remember to Re-Link your VIC card.
Our TIE # is 2192Ask your cashier or you can do it on line (with your VIC card #):
https://www.harristeeter.com/default.aspx?pageId=32
(You CAN link to more than one school)
NEED INFORMATION ON GRADUATION NAMECARDS, THANK YOU NOTES, ETC…
GO TO: WWW.HERFFJONES.COM
OR CALL 704-531-0015 – ASK FOR KEITH GUERCIO
In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment
activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national
origin, age or disability.
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