Dear parents of eighth graders,
The McMinn County High School marching band is holding Color Guard auditions after school from April 18 to 22, in the MCHS Band Room. The Color Guard performs flag routines with the marching band at halftime of MCHS football games, parades, and marching contests. For more information, please contact Matt McHenry, MCHS Band Director, at jmchenry@mcminnschools.com
For a short look at the color guard activity and how it has impacted the life of one first year member, visit:
https://youtu.be/dvHv--24_V4
Don’t forget tomorrow is black and gold day. We will also be selling lollipops for $1 with proceeds benefiting the family. If you would like to sponsor an entire class, please email cgarrison@mcminnschools.com
Friday will be Black and Gold Day at Calhoun School in memory of McMinn County High School Coach Tim McPhail who passed away yesterday. Coach McPhail has been a role model, teacher, and coach of multiple sports for our Minks who attend MCHS. He will be missed by many!
Spring picture proofs have been distributed. Due date is April 14th.
Online orders may be placed by following directions on order form using proof’s access code.
Online orders by 4/14 will be sent to school for no extra charge. Online orders after 4/14 will be $10 fee. Please note class pictures are item N.
From Good News Club:
We invite students to wear crazy socks tomorrow in recognition of World Down Syndrome Day.
Mark you calendars
Rock your socks, Minks!
Congratulations to our Calhoun Lady Minks & Minks recognized as being on the All-County Basketball Team. We’re proud of you and look forward to watching you play at the next level!
Please take note of testing dates when making April plans
Did you forget to shop book fair? It's not too late to shop online! Today is the last day to shop the VIRTUAL book fair! These sales also support our school library!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=calhounmink
Picture Day is Thursday, March 10th. This includes spring individuals, class, 8th Grade superlatives, and cap and gown for kindergarten and PreK. Please do not dress students in green as they will blend into background.
CES Relay for Life Team will begin selling Hershey’s Kisses in memory of Calhoun student and teacher Melissa Hershey on remaining Tuesdays and Thursdays in March for $.10 each. All proceeds benefit Relay for Life. Students may purchase in homeroom. If interested in sponsoring a class, please email cgarrison@mcminnschools.com.
Great news!
We have some awesome prizes donated for our punch board game at the dance Sunday night. $1 per punch. ALL proceeds benefit Relay for Life.
Relay for Life Family Dance
“DoNut forget I love you!”
Sunday, March 6th
4-6 pm
Calhoun School
$5 per person
Open to the public
$10 for digital picture
All proceeds benefit Relay for Life
Relay for Life Family Dance
“DoNut forget I love you!”
Sunday, March 6th
4-6 pm
Calhoun School
$5 per person
Open to the public
$10 for digital picture
All proceeds benefit Relay for Life
Book Fair will be open today & Friday until 4 pm! PreK & Head Start families may shop after class dismissal by remaining parked in gym lot and walking through open gate to the back library door. K-8 families must first pick up students in car rider line before shopping. Thank you for your support!
Updated March calendar
Due to several factors, Saturday’s Family Dance supporting Relay for Life is being changed to Sunday from 4-6 pm. We apologize for the inconvenience of this last minute change and look forward to seeing everyone!
To celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday week and the beginning of book fair, tomorrow will be hat day! Please see flyer for the rest of the week’s themes.
To shop online book fair or set up eWallet, please visit
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=calhounmink
