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NORTH MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL, November 1, 2020, Issue 237
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PTSA

There will be no board meeting in November. The next board meeting will be held on December 3rd at 6 pm. Please note the time change for December only. The minutes of the October general meeting are available here.

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.

Mid-Year Graduation

North Mecklenburg High School Class of  2021 Mid-Year Graduates!

Online Ordering for your Cap and Gown/Senior  Supplies/Graduation Announcements/Class of 2021 Swag are  now Available at: 

www.highschool.herffjones.com 

All Cap and Gown orders must be received by Tuesday December 1st. All other items ordered will be delivered with  your Cap and Gown. 

Drive Through Cap and Gown Delivery will be held on Wednesday January 8th from 9-11 at school. 

Questions? Please email hjcharlotte@herffjones.com or call 704-531-0015.
Virtual Student Panel - Peer & Wise

Saturday, November 7 ~ 9-00-11:30a.m.

CPCC Virtual Open House

You’re Invited to the Virtual Open House at Central Piedmont

 

WHO:      Juniors and Seniors

WHAT:  

•Virtual campus tours

•Academic programs and area campuses

•Advising, Career Services, and student support

•Financial aid and scholarships

•Student panel

•Parent session

•The Career & College Promise program

•Application and NC residency assistance

WHERE:   Wherever you have computer access and Wi-Fi 

WHEN:     Saturday, November 7th from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 
WHY:      Speak with advisors, get the support you need, ask the questions you have, etc. 
HOW:    Scan the QR code on the flyer and sign-up. 

To access the flyer, go to https://bit.ly/3muYuV9 

From the Counselors

(Extended to 11/6) 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 counselor’s name below to access their sign-up link.
 
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)
 
Updated Mid-Year Graduate Information:  Online Ordering for your Cap and Gown/Senior Supplies/Graduation Announcements/Class of 2021 Swag are now Available at: www.highschool.herffjones.com. All Cap and Gown orders must be received by Tuesday December 1st. All other items ordered will be delivered with your Cap and Gown.
 
Drive Through Cap and Gown Delivery will be held on Wednesday, January 8th from 9am-11am at school.
 
Questions? Please email hjcharlotte@herffjones.com or call 704-531-0015.
 
 
Scholarship List:
 
Scholarship Deadline
Jefferson Scholars Program 11/4
NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing 11/5
John Montgomery Belk Scholarship @ Davidson College 11/12
The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship @ UNC 11/15
Scholarships for Nonresidents @ USC 11/15
Scholarships @ Appalachian State University 11/15
Robertson Scholars Program 11/15
James B. Duke Scholarship @ Davidson College 11/15
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship 11/15
MARYKNOLL Student Essay Contest 11/16
Smithsonian.com Photo Contest 11/30
Merancas Scholarship @ CPCC 11/30
Education Matters Scholarship 11/30
Andrew Flushe Scholarship 11/30
10 Words or Less Scholarship 11/30
 
Details about each scholarship can be found in Naviance.
 
The November & December Scholarship Newsletter was sent to seniors this past week. If you missed it, you can view it HERE!
 
Seniors – have you been offered a scholarship?? If so, PLEASE report that offer HERE, even if you don’t plan to accept it. Email Mrs. Cameron if you have any questions!
 

As a result of COVID-19, the National Council for Leadership offers a hybrid program, 25 in-person students, and 75 virtual seats. 

The program is part of their Saturday Academy. It's a two-hour program from 10 is to noon, from November 14th thru December 19th.

Here's the link for information and online registration, https://www.nationalcouncilforleadership.org/.

 

Registration is open.

In-person registration closes November 6

Virtual registration closes November 10

SAT Updates

Please email Mrs. Stonehouse with any questions. amyc.wease@cms.k12.nc.us
 
SAT DATES
November 7, 2020
December 5, 2020
March 13, 2021
May 8, 2021
June 5, 2021

Student Job Opportunity

E2D Re-Image CLT Labs are Hiring NEW Student Lab Technicians!
 
E2D, Inc (Eliminate the Digital Divide) receives corporate donations of computers, refurbishes them in our Re-Image CLT labs, and redistributes them to families that previously have lacked digital access. The incredible production of our labs (13,500 laptops built since 2013!) is accomplished by highly competent HS students who we hire, train and generously compensate to repair donated laptops. 
 
We are seeking 8-10 new students to enter our Re-Image CLT program as lab technicians. The job is located at 920 Hamilton St, Charlotte (AvidXchange Music Factory) and it presumes a student’s ability to secure transportation and work on the weekends. If the cost of riding the bus is prohibitive, we can provide bus passes. 
 
Compensation: 
Salary begins at $10/hour for the initial apprenticeship as students are trained with essential IT hardware skills. No prior IT experience is required; we train all techs with all necessary skills. After the apprenticeship, student techs are paid $15/hour, a living wage for their valuable skills and labor. They also are rewarded by becoming leaders as they help resolve the digital divide in their communities. Many of our technicians were once recipients of an E2D laptop, launching their careers in IT.
 
E2D technicians receive further benefits by way of increased social capital and workforce opportunities. Top technology companies seek out E2D technicians for full-time jobs and our mentorship program connects students with the positions that enable them to break cycles of intergenerational hardship. 
 
Skills required: 
E2D prioritizes equity and we wish to offer the benefits of our program to those who may lack other opportunities. However, with the benefits of joining the E2D family, our application process is highly competitive.
 
Although we don’t require any previous IT experience, we do seek applicants who are highly motivated, reliable, and responsible workers. We ask that you only recommend students who you consider to be the top of their class – ready to enter a professional setting with maturity and drive. We do not tolerate any drama in our Re-Image CLT labs. 
 
Covid-19:
Our mandate of responsibility is all the more important during Covid-19. We assure you that our labs, though running in-person, implement all recommended safety measures – 6 ft. social distancing, mandatory and enforced mask wearing, temperature checks, handwashing, and risk disclosure. 
 
We recognize that our technicians may necessarily be living with high risk of catching Covid-19. We require that all technicians disclose any possible exposure immediately to their supervisor and not return to the lab for two weeks or until receipt of a negative test. They are paid their full salary during this time. 
 
Application
The E2D Application for this cohort can be found at https://forms.gle/3qxd2XH6HxrtoVqG8 and must be received by Friday, November 13, at 5 pm. 

 

NC Hope program/El programa NC Hope

NC Hope program is providing rent and Utility Assistance. Renters who need rent or utility assistance can apply online here. Applicants who cannot access the online application can also call 2-1-1 and speak with a program representative, who will assist the caller through the application on the phone.


Callers can reach 2-1-1 Monday-Friday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.  Renters can apply for utility assistance, rent assistance or both programs. Rent assistance is paid to the landlord on behalf of the applicant. This includes overdue and future rent payments, for up to six months.

 

El programa NC Hope proporciona asistencia para el alquiler y los servicios públicos. Los inquilinos que necesiten asistencia para el alquiler o los servicios públicos pueden solicitarla en línea aquí.  Los solicitantes que no pueden acceder a la solicitud en línea también pueden llamar al 2-1-1 y hablar con un representante del programa, quien ayudará a la persona que llama a través de la solicitud en el teléfono. 
 

Las personas que llaman pueden comunicarse con el 2-1-1 de lunes a viernes entre las 7 a.m. y las 6 p.m. Los inquilinos pueden solicitar asistencia con los servicios públicos, asistencia con el alquiler o ambos programas. La asistencia para el alquiler se paga al arrendador en nombre del solicitante. Esto incluye pagos de alquiler vencidos y futuros, hasta por seis meses. 

 

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:

1. Click our virtual blood drive link by Nov. 13th, 2020 and schedule an appointment to give blood. To count toward our efforts, be sure to schedule your appointment through our unique link. https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive?cid=carolinas_charlotte_NorthMecklenburgHS&med=referral&source=HSSP

2. Enter your zip code.

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!

Register/Registrarse:
bit.ly/PACEparent
 
 
Free K-12 Tutoring!/¡Tutoría Gratuita K-12!
When: One hour before or after school twice a week.
Cuando: Una hora antes o después de escuela, dos veces a la semana.
Sign-up/Regístrate:
bit.ly/ELTUTORING

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.

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
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.

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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