From the PTSA

Save the date for the January PTSA meeting.

Thursday, January 7 at 6pm via Zoom.

Meeting ID: 992 1906 8497
Passcode: 427561

2020 is Almost Over, What Will You Remember?

In these last days of 2020, the PTSA will positively impact the North Meck High School community, by providing resources and supporting our students, teachers and staff in these trying times now and into the New Year. Thanks to you, the PTSA will be able to continue to provide support especially as we move towards in-person instruction.

Here are a few simple ways you can join us:
• Consider making a gift in honor of our Invest in Excellence direct donation campaign here.
• Volunteer with us. It is time to start thinking about PTSA officers for the 2021-2022 academic year. If you are interested in learning more about board positions please send inquiries to nmhsptsa@gmail.com.
• Become a fundraiser by reaching out to contacts and organizations looking to make financial donations by the end of the tax year.
• Help us get the word out on social media by sharing, tagging and liking our posts and reconnecting former families and NM alumni with the work of the NM PTSA.
• And don't forget to join the NM PTSA to show your support. The PTSA is open to all students, parents/guardians, teachers and staff as well as community members.

This year has been a trying one for so many. We will remember it for the difference you made to our students, teachers and staff when they needed it most. We hope you remember 2020 by this too.

With Viking Pride,
The NM PTSA

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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.

From the Counselors

Schedule Corrections– Second semester begins on January 5^th. If there is an issue with your schedule, you may complete the Schedule Correction form. Please keep in mind, schedules will only be changed for the reasons listed on the form.

SENIORS – Do you need a Mid-year Transcript?? Please be advised that class rank will not be ran until January 26, 2021. Therefore, your class rank will not be accurate until then. Keep this in mind if you need to request a mid-year transcript. Email your counselor if you have questions.

Scholarship List:

Scholarship	Deadline
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
Foot Locker Scholar Athlete Award	1/8
Protiviti Scholarship	1/8
Ron Brown Scholars Program	1/9
Teaching Scholars Scholarship Program at Lenoir-Rhyne University	1/10
North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program	1/11
GFCW-NC Sallie Southall Cotton Scholarship	1/12
E.R. & Lillian B. Dimmette Scholarship	1/13
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Scholarship	1/14
APIA Scholarship Program	1/14

The January & February 2021 Scholarship Newsletter is available now! Check it out!

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.

amyc.wease@cms.k12.nc.us

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

From CMS

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.

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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