Monday, February 5, 2018

*The Central Magnet Men's basketball team defeated the Community Vikings on Friday night by the score of 41-39. Central was led in scoring by Nick Hamlett with 15 points, Will Carver with 9 points and Steph Laird with 7 points.

The Tigers will travel to Giles County on Tuesday to take on the Bobcats in their next to last regular season game.

*AP students: If you are interested in purchasing AP review books to keep at home, please come by the library or visit the library website to print off an AP book review order form. All AP review guides will be discounted 38% for you and will be tax-free. This is a great opportunity to have your very own copies at a great price! All orders for AP review books are due to the library by this Friday, February 9th.

*Middle School softball practice is cancelled for today. We will practice in the gym Tuesday.

*Congratulations to the middle school swim team for winning 3rd place in the Rutherford County Championship meet this past Saturday. The girls' team won 2nd place overall and the boys' team took 3rd place overall. Lots of swimmers dropped time and swam some "personal bests" in their events. Congratulations specifically to the following swimmers: Jean Drugmand for winning 1st place in the 200 IM and 3rd place in the 400 freestyle; Aubrey Penney for winning 1st place in the 50 freestyle; Caden Sweetman for winning 1st place in the 50 freestyle and 1st place in the 100 backstroke; Douglas Thibodeaux for winning 2nd place in the 100 freestyle; and Taylor Walker for winning 2nd place in the 100 backstroke. It was a great meet to end the middle school team's season!

*Congratulations to the winners of the 6th grade classroom level spelling bee!

Angel Hu

Adam Tweedie

Logan Stojokavich

Alli Malone

Carly Phillips

Ashton Bryant

Nathan Stewart

Ava Loving

Vinny Peck

Joson Thenthirath

Michael Payeur

These students will compete for the 6th grade level championship on February 16th during B lunch in Mrs. Stanley's classroom.

*Registration for the 2018 AP exams will begin February 2nd and end March 16, 2018.  Late payments will not be accepted due to ordering deadlines. The cost of each exam is $94.  Students must submit the registration form and enter their information on the computer in the attendance office when they pay.

*TN Girls State and Boys State information is available in Guidance for current Juniors who have at least a 3.75 GPA.  Please pick up information in Guidance if you are interested in attending.

*Students!  Want to get YOUR trivia on and be a part of this year’s Super Trivia Bowl?  You can be… as a volunteer!

 We need about 25 more students to serve as Table Hosts for the event on Saturday, February 10th.  You’re needed at the school from 4:30-9:30PM that day. You’ll get volunteer hours for helping!

 You’ll also get FREE pizza!  Come out and join in the fun!

To sign up online, visit the PTO website (centralmagnetpto2.weebly.com)– choose the SUPER TRIVIA BOWL tab at the top, and click on Parent/Student Volunteers for the sign up!

*The Ned McWherter scholarship application is available on the Guidance webpage and is due Feb. 15. Please see your Counselor with questions.

*Seniors:  The JPJ minority scholarship is available on the Guidance Financial aid page.  It is due March 16.

*Current sophomores and juniors, applications for next year's writing lab are due by next Friday, the 9th. Remember that these include both the teacher recommendation and student cover letter. If you have questions, please see Mrs. Esberger in room 337.

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