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October is
NATIONAL DROPOUT PREVENTION MONTH
Have you had thoughts of dropping out of school?
Want to talk about it?
Have you ever thoughts about it but changed your mind? Will you share your story?
Use the link below
http://tiny.cc/DOPknowledge
If you have questions please contact Charlene Davidson, School Social Worker at charlene.davidson@cms.k12.nc.us.
“Successful and unsuccessful people do not vary greatly in their abilities. They vary in their desires to reach their potential.” – John Maxwell
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Attention IB Families
We will hold a second quarter IB information night at 6:00PM on October 22. You can attend via Zoom using the information below:
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 348 379 1721
Passcode: NMIB2020
This event will review a clarification of our IB Magnet Policy, highlight upcoming events, and allow for Q&A with Ms. Pasko.
All IB families should read and confirm receipt of the NMIB Magnet Policy Addendum before Friday, October 23.
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Blood Drive
North Meck's HOSA club is working with The Red Cross is doing a virtual blood drive. During a virtual blood drive any person 16 or older may donate blood at any Red Cross Blood Drive and have it count towards North Meck's donation goal. To donate for North Meck please follow the following directions. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Semmler at emily1.semmler@cms.k12.nc.us
The number of donations determines how much scholarship money the school gets from Red Cross.
To count toward our virtual blood drive goal:
3. Schedule an appointment for the Red Cross blood drive of your choice. You can pick the day and time that’s most convenient for you.
4. On the day of your blood donation, complete your RapidPass and arrive at your appointment time. Don’t forget to eat, drink plenty of water, sleep well and bring your ID!
5. Enjoy the experience and help save lives with North Mecklenburg High School
If allowed by state law: Donors who are 16 years old can participate by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment and confirm with Emily C Semmler once you’re scheduled.
Let’s save lives together!
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FALL Work-Based Learning Series & More!
Join your Career Development Coordinator (CDC), Ms. Carr, for one or all of the presentations.
There are over 25 presentations throughout the year and sign-up is required. Register for as many as you would like to attend and watch for the confirmation email with the link to join. All students in grades 9-12 are welcome.
For dates, topics, and sign-up links go to the link below.
SENIORS…Do you want the COLLEGE CONNECTION?
- Are you interested in saving thousands of dollars on college tuition?
- Have you, or are you considering Central Piedmont Community College after graduation?
- Would you like to get PRIORITY REGISTRATION?
If you have considered any of the above, please complete the steps provided in the link below. It doesn’t cost you a penny to apply to CPCC and it is a great option or even a back-up plan.
To qualify you must complete the steps in the link below by January 29th. Please note that Career and College Promise (CCP) students have different steps located near the bottom of the form.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fpTNwSCN18DpFEuVHcnEpSzoRO_fcsi8/view?usp=sharing
WINTERNSHIP
ATTENTION 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students.
- Are you interested in earning $400 just in time for the holidays?
- Do you want to gain valuable work experience from TOP employers in Charlotte?
- Are you committed to working 50 self-paced virtual hours, outside of school, over 5 weeks?
If this sounds like you, you can register via the link below. PLEASE ONLY REGISTER if you can commit to the 50 hours because space is limited, and it is courteous to not take someone else’s spot if you do not intent to complete the process. Thank you!
https://bit.ly/3dsA1N4
***If you participated in a virtual summer internship through MYEP last summer, you are ineligible to apply for this opportunity. If you had a face-to-face placement you ARE eligible to apply. |
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Study Abroad Opportunity
Traveling to England and Ireland in Summer 2022 will be such an adventure!
I believe one of the best ways to help students gain new perspectives and build skills for the future is through experiential learning. Travel is an opportunity for students to experience a new way of life and the invaluable chance to develop a sense of independence before graduating.
Register for the virtual parent information meeting on Tuesday, October 27th at 6:30pm EST to learn more. Follow this link to send your response: https://bit.ly/3d8vgYV
Let’s give our students something to look forward to.
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From the Counselors
SENIORS! Have you signed up for your one-on-one meeting with your counselor?!?! Not only is the required, but it is a great opportunity for you to ask your counselor any questions you have about graduation requirements, your future plans, etc. Click on your counselors name below to access their sign-up link. Please sign up before October 30th!
Mrs. Burgess (A-B)
Mr. Lipscomb (C-E)
Mrs. Cameron (F-He)
Ms. Barrino (Hi-Ma)
Mrs. LeFevre (Mb-Pe)
Ms. Huggins (Ph-Sm)
Ms. Blair (Sn-Z)
Scholarship List:
| Scholarship |
Deadline |
| Heisman High School Scholarship |
10/20 |
| International High School Essay Contest |
10/23 |
| Cheatham-White Scholarship @ NC A&T |
10/23 |
| Horatio Alger State Scholarships |
10/25 |
| Horatio Alger National Scholarship |
10/25 |
| Golden Door Scholars Program |
10/25 |
| Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship |
10/30 |
| Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship |
10/31 |
| VFW Voice of Democracy Competition |
10/31 |
| Coco-Cola Scholars Program |
10/31 |
| CARiD Scholarship Program |
10/31 |
| Lewis & Elizabeth Dowdy Scholars Enrichment Program |
11/1 |
| Greenhouse Scholars Program |
11/1 |
| Goodnight Scholarship Program @ NCSU |
11/1 |
| General Hugh Shelton National Student Leadership Scholarship |
11/1 |
| Centennial Scholarship @ NCSU |
11/1 |
| Jefferson Scholars Program |
11/4 |
| NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing |
11/5 |
Details about each scholarship can be found in Naviance.
Golden Door Scholars Program – This scholarship aims to provide full tuition scholarships to undocumented students. Applicants must have DACA, TPS or be undocumented (meaning currently not have lawful status in the US) and be interested in applying to one of their partner schools ( https://www.goldendoorscholars.org/partner-schools). Applicants must not be eligible for in-state tuition or federal funding, and should have a strong academic record. For more information, and to apply, please visit: http://www.goldendoorscholars.org/app/open. Application deadline is October 25, 2020.
Cheatham-White Scholarship @ NC A&T - NC A&T is offering this scholarship which aims to provide an outstanding educational experience by covering: tuition, student fees, housing, meals, textbooks, a laptop, supplies, travel, and personal expenses. In addition, four summers of fully funded enrichment will be provided.
To be eligible, students must: 1). Be a competitive applicant for entrance in the fall of 2021; 2). Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; 3). Be on course to graduate high school in the spring of 2020; 4). Have a minimum 4.0 GPA; 5). Have a minimum 1280 SAT score, or 28 on the ACT; 6). Show exceptional qualities of character and leadership; 7). Be significantly involved in extracurricular activities; and 8). Demonstrate a strong commitment to service. NMHS can nominate four students.
If you are interested in being considered for this scholarship, please complete the Scholarship Nomination Application: ( https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TNVWL54PX6itub7fr8F42nPpScJEDHnTZScr54NYsQA/edit?usp=sharing) and email it to Mrs. Cameron by 2:30 p.m. on October 23rd!
MID-YEAR GRADUATES! - Please visit Herff Jones to order class rings and Graduation Products. Deadline to order is December 15!
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SAT Updates
Please email Mrs. Stonehouse with any questions. amyc.wease@cms.k12.nc.us
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| SAT DATES |
| November 7, 2020 |
| December 5, 2020 |
| March 13, 2021 |
| May 8, 2021 |
| June 5, 2021 |
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Salvation Army Christmas
Assistance Progams - 2020
Register information is available here.
Please Note:
There will be NO in-person interviews for Christmas assistance this year. If you would like to apply for assistance, please visit the link for the appropriate program (descriptions below) to fill out an online pre-registration form. IMPORTANT: Make sure to include your phone number and Email address in order to receive future communication about your application. Once your application request is complete, you will be contacted by a Salvation Army staff member for any questions or additional information by phone. If you registered for assistance with us in 2019, no documentation will be necessary unless you have moved or have an additional child to register. Any required documents will be provided over video, by photo or by drive up appointment.
NO habrá entrevistas en persona para asistencia de Navidad este año. Si desea solicitar asistencia, visite el enlace del programa correspondiente (descripciones a continuación) para completar un formulario de preinscripción en línea. IMPORTANTE: asegúrese de incluir su número de teléfono y dirección de correo electrónico para recibir comunicaciones futuras sobre su solicitud. Una vez que su solicitud de solicitud esté completa, un miembro del personal del Ejército de Salvación se comunicará con usted por teléfono para cualquier pregunta o información adicional. Si se registró para recibir asistencia con nosotros en 2019, no será necesaria ninguna documentación a menos que se haya mudado o tenga un hijo adicional para registrarse. Todos los documentos requeridos se proporcionarán por video, por foto o por cita previa.
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Spirit Gear
Visit http://shop.northmeckathletics.com to purchase items. Use ‘govikings’ as the promo code to receive 20% off your purchase. You can pick up items in the front office when they are ready for pickup
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You Can Help North
Passive fundraising brings dollars into North. Help our school by adding North Meck PTSA to your Amazon account and linking your VIC pard
Amazon Smile: When you shop at Amazon, your purchase can benefit our school. Just start your shopping by using this link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/56-1684404 Our PTSA will receive a portion of what you spend, and the money will be used to benefit the students and faculty of NMHS. Amazon Smile is now available on the Amazon App.
Harris Teeter: Re-link your VIC card to school 1295! This can be done at the register or online. BE SURE TO SELECT NMHS PTSA. You can link up to five (5) schools or groups.
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Invest in Exellence is just that: the opportunity for you to invest in North Mecklenburg High School and its students, staff, and families. It goes directly into our general fund, where we use it throughout the year to continue our good works at North.
We are a non-profit organization and your donation may be tax-deductible.
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Stay up to date with all schedules and other sports news at the North Meck Athletic Zone. You can also follow athletics Twitter feeds at:
- North Mecklenburg HS - @NorthMeck_CMS
- North Meck Sports - @NorthMeckSports
- North Meck Softball - @VikingsSoftball
- NorthMeckBasketball - @NorthMeckBall
- NorthMeckFootball - @NorthMeckFB
- North Meck Swim&Dive - @NMSwim_Dive
- North Meck Soccer - @northmecksoccer
- North Meck Tennis
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Get the CMS Mobile App
Stay in touch with news, lunch menus, student grades, social media, school calendars and more…all at the touch of a finger. The CMS mobile app is available for both iOS and Android devices. Get links to download at the CMS website. |
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Report Bullying Anonymously
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools strive to provide and maintain inclusive learning environments free from negative behaviors that can disrupt education. Visit the CMS anti-bullying website to report concerns anonymously and safely.
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Know someone who should be getting the Viking Vine but isn't? Forward them this email, and encourage them to sign up.
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