Thursday, October 12, 2023

High School students - ESPECIALLY Juniors and Seniors - interested in earning the Seal of Biliteracy are encouraged to attend an informational meeting today at 3:15 in Room #221 to learn more about this prestigious award.  Contact Ms. Dixon if you have any questions.  

Dr. Ye from MTSU will be visiting Tiger Time math enrichment tomorrow during A and B lunches.  All students are invited to come extend their math knowledge. 

On Tuesday, Oct 17th, the Seniors will be taking the ACT. Seniors, you are allowed to leave following the ACT if you have the permission form signed in advance by your parent/guardian. These forms will be passed out in your English classes or available in the attendance office. They are due to attendance by Monday, Oct 16th. We will not be accepting phone calls or texts the day of the test. The rest of high school will be taking the ACT cert that day. This is not an excused checkout for 9-11th grade.  

High School Students - Weightlifting club will meet next week during B rotation. We will meet in the GYM before going out to the weight room. You MUST have a current physical to participate. See Coach Kirksey if you have any questions.  

Jr. Beta is hosting a sock drive this month for Socktober! All socks will be donated to Samaritan's Purse. Socks must be brand-new and still in their original packaging. They can be any size from baby to adult. Jr. Beta members will receive a service hour for a pack of 4 pairs or more. If you aren't in Jr. Beta, but would like to donate, you are welcome! Please bring packs of socks to Mrs. Stanley or Mrs. N. Davis by October 31.  

College Corner has a great line-up on Oct. 17. Western Kentucky University, Harding University, and a Naval recruiter will all be here. Stop by to check them out! 

The middle school musical Frozen Jr is next weekend! Performances are October 20 @ 7pm; October 21st has two performances: 4pm and 7pm. Sunday matinee performance at 5:00pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Children 5 and under are free. Tickets are sold at the door, or you can purchase some online by scanning the QR code on the posters you see throughout the school. Make sure to come out and support the theatre department!  

The Central Magnet Swim Team is running an apparel sale. QR codes to the link can be found on bulletin boards throughout Central. Sale ends at midnight on Thursday, October 12. 

Smoothies will be available at all 4 lunches on Friday.  Bring $6 and support HS Cheer. 

The Central Magnet Girls Golf team competed in the TSSAA State Championship for the second straight year this week in Sevierville. Lauren Powell, Anna Powell, and Ellie Schmackle scored a combined 330 in their two rounds to finish 6th place in the state. The entire high school golf team would like to thank their Central Magnet family, especially their teachers, for supporting them this season. 

MS tennis had a fantastic end to their season with some great tennis played! The girls team brought home the 3rd place district trophy, and the boys are district champions. In the individual tournament, Viviana Hwang, Sadie Call, Madison Barger and Jacob Hogue played strong against tough competition. Veer Kodali went 6-8 with the eventual district champion, and Arjun Sood was district runner up after an incredible 8-10 tiebreak match. Please congratulate these players on their great season! 

Today is club picture day. You can find the picture schedule on the CMS homepage and on the gym doors. You should use this schedule to find the time and the camera number for your club picture before you enter the gym.  

This year, there will also be a club picture pass in e-hall pass that you will need to use each time you leave the classroom for a club picture.   

Most importantly, please know that the picture WILL be taken at the time listed on the schedule. If you are late, you will miss your chance to be included in the picture. For this reason, you should plan to leave your class 1-2 minutes before the time listed on the schedule.