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NORTH MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL, December 13, 2020, Issue 243
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From the PTSA


The year 2020 has proven to be one of unprecedented change around the world. Change that has deeply impacted our lives, communities and the North Meck students, teachers and staff we serve.

Our commitment to this school community must not waiver. That’s why the PTSA is asking you to join us in these last weeks of the year to help us make a bigger difference in the lives of others. Please consider making a gift to our Invest in Excellence to help our community when they need it most. Many donations are tax-deductible, and 100% of funds go directly to North students, teachers and staff. Even in times of crisis, our work is desperately needed. Your support and generosity of any kind is appreciated now more than ever. Our children are counting on us.

Here are a couple of ways to
support our Viking community! 
  • Parents and staff please include becoming a PTSA Member on your holiday "To Do" list.  Our membership is very low this year which is affecting things such as the ability to grant funds to use for projects to support our students' well-being. Limited funds also affect the degree to which we can show appreciation to our staff. It's super easy to join at PTSA Membership.
  • This year the PTSA will not be able to host the annual Cookie Walk due to COVID. We still want to honor our teachers and staff for their tireless work over this semester, please donate to Invest in Excellence so that we can still give each of them a gift card. 

With gratitude,
The NM PTSA
Donate to Invest in Excellence

BBQ Fundraiser

The BBQ is looking different this year. We have partnered with Bobbee O's for a fundraiser. Stop by this Friday, December 18, 2020 from 11am-11pm and let them know you are purchasing a meal to support North Meck. You can also pre-order and indicate in special remarks that your order is to support North Meck.
 
Order online at www.bobbeeosbbq.com
or stop by 
(704) 509-6902

From Principal Hood

All assignments for the 2nd quarter are due tomorrow, Monday, December 14th at 11:59pm.

 

From December 14-21, students will be able to access assignments to extend learning in all courses. There will be no live teaching lessons during this time.

 

The ACT WorkKeys test will be given to selected 12th grade students tomorrow, December 14th at 7:15am in the Media Center.

 

End-of-Course and CTE tests will be given in person on December 15th-21st beginning at 7:15am.

 

You may view the exam schedule and the list of classes that will be testing in person here- 

2020-2021 First Semester Exam Schedule. If a student does not have a state-required final exam that is on the list provided, they do not come to school.

 

Students taking in-person exams will need to arrive by 6:45am. Testing will be completed by 12:00pm. Students who indicated that they needed transportation through the final exam transportation form will be provided with morning transportation by bus. All students who need transportation by bus home will be able to ride the bus even if the final exam transportation form was not completed.

 

Students who are car riders or student drivers will enter at the JM Alexander Middle School entrance. 

 

Students will need to bring their own Chromebook for testing.

From Nurse Porter

December 31, 2020 is the exclusion date for immunizations. If your child has not received their immunizations or provided proof of an appointment, your child will be excluded from school. I would encourage everyone  to get a flu shot if it is not contraindicated and to please stay home if they are not feeling well.

Congratulations

Microburst Employability Soft Skills Certification is recognized as a TIER 2 Credential for the High School Career Management Course in Career and Technical Education(CTE). Congratulations to the following students:

Timothy Cannon
Haley Fellows
Jareli Villa-Cedillo
Isaac Gonzalez
David Itson
Jeremiah Johnson
Genesis Toliver

Well Done!!

NM Athletics

Exam Update - If you play or are planning to play a sport during the 2020-2021 school please read this article - https://www.cmsathleticzone.com/news_article/show/1136650

From the Counselors

Have you seen our Student Service Newsletters? If not, you can check out past issues HERE!
 
Scholarship List:
 
Scholarship Deadline
NC Hispanic College Fund 12/15
Rubincam Youth Writing Competition 12/15
Equitable Excellence Scholarship 12/15
Burger King Scholars Program 12/15
AvaCare Medical Scholarship 12/15
WiseGeek Nurse Appreciation Scholarship 12/31
Unigo $10,000 Scholarship 12/31
Top 10 List Scholarship 12/31
NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Youth Essay Contest 12/31
L. Ron Hubbard’s Illustrator’s of the Future Contest 12/31
George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest 12/31
William Poteat Scholarship @ WFU 1/1
UNCG Teacher Education Fellows Scholarship 1/1
Danforth Scholarship @ Washington University in St. Louis 1/2
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program 1/5
 
*Please find information about each scholarship in Naviance.
 
Don’t forget to be report ALL of your scholarship offers HERE!
 
CPCC Parent Sessions – CPCC is hosting online parents sessions this month. The last two sessions are scheduled for December 15th and 16th.
  • December 15th – learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities at CPCC
  • December 16th – learn about CPCC’s Career Services, transfer programs, and other programs.
For more information, and to register, please visit: https://www.cpcc.edu/events/parent-sessions
 

Hispanic Heritage Club Meeting

Are you interested in an opportunity to explore and celebrate Hispanic culture? If so join us for a Hispanic Heritage Club interest Meeting Monday December 14th at 245pm. Join the HHC Google Classroom with the code bpr4p6u and click on the Google Meet link to join our meeting.  Hope to see you there!
 
 
 
¿Está interesado en la oportunidad de explorar y celebrar la cultura hispana? Si es así, únase a nosotros para una reunión del club de herencia hispana este lunes 14/12/20 a son las 2:45p.m. Únase a HHC Google Classroom con el código bpr4p6u y haga clic en el enlace Google Meet para unirse a nuestra reunión. ¡Espero verte allí!
 Remind101: text @gd6k88 to 81010

Gay Straight Alliance Meetings every Thursday at 3:00 PM 

Join Zoom Meeting
 
Meeting ID: 920 0252 3302
Passcode: GSA

Class of 2021 Senior Events


2021 Senior Events Wristband
2021 Senior Events Wristbands are available for purchase on the school website until December 31, 2020. Use your wristband for safe and fun monthly drive-thru events at the school starting in January 2021. More detailed information will be shared through the NMHS Viking Vine, Weekly ConnectEds, and the new Viking Student News platform launching soon. Get your 2020 wristband before they are gone! Please email lauren.talton@cms.k12.nc.us with specific questions.

Thanks to all who supported and donated to the NMHS Senior Sleigh Ride!

Central Piedmont Resources 


Application, FAFSA, RDS, Parent Sessions, Scholarships, and more.

SENIORS - Need help with your CPCC Application, FAFSA, RDS, ETC? 

Several virtual opportunities in the link below.

    https://www.cpcc.edu/events/get-help-central-piedmont-application-and-residency-determination

 

PARENT Session- learn about the over 300 programs, scholarships, and more.

              https://www.cpcc.edu/parent-sessions 

    Scholarships for Central Piedmont

Summer Bridge Scholarship – up to TWO FREE classes this summer. 

https://www.cpcc.edu/admissions/outreach-and-recruitment/summer-bridge 


Opportunity Scholarship- offered for ALL programs                                                    (min. unweighted GPA of 2.6 and be a minority)  DEADLINE January 15th  

https://www.cpcc.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/opportunity-scholarship 

 

Presidential Scholarship – merit based (min. unweighted GPA of 3.0) DEADLINE January 15th

             https://www.cpcc.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/presidential-scholars 

 

PARENT Session- learn about the over 300 programs, scholarships, and more.

              https://www.cpcc.edu/parent-sessions 


QUESTIONS? Contact your Career Development Coordinator, Ms. Carr. Jenniferl.carr@cms.k12.nc.us

SAT Updates

 
The next test given at North will be in March 2021.
Please email Amy Stonehouse with any questions.
 
 
SAT DATES
March 13, 2021
May 8, 2021
June 5, 2021
 
 

You Can Help North

Passive fundraising brings dollars into North. We can get money for things you're already doing!

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.

Publix: You can raise funds for NMHS while grocery shopping at Publix. No card is required. Simply sign up for a Publix.com account and designate North Mecklenburg High School as the donation recipient. Enter your account phone number every time you checkout at Publix to receive credit for the school.

For step by step details on how to link your Publix account to the school click here.

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.

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

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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