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Welcome to 8th Grade

8th Grade Information

As the last year in Middle School, they will become more independent and be getting ready for High School.
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Important Dates:
  • ​Kate's Skate Night - March 2, 2022
  • 8th Grade DC TRIP - March 2-4, 2022
  • 8th Grade Band Trip to Carowinds - May 5th, 2022
  • 8th Grade Dance - May 13, 2022
  • White Water Center Trip - May 31, 2022
  • ​​June 1st - Promotion Day Practice & Signing Day
  • June 2nd - Promotion Day

8th Grade Socials and Events

YEARBOOKS
Order your Yearbook!
Order your 8th Grade yearbook Ad

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TRIPS
8th Grade DC TRIP - March 2-4, 2022
8th Grade Trip - Details via Zoom @ 7pm 11/29/2021
Visit the Site and select the GET NOTIFIED! button on the screen for more details.

TRIP DATES: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 - Friday, March 4, 2022
Link to sign-up: http://orangeskytravel.com/10577
Sign-up by Dec. 10, 2021
Cost: $599/Student
Cost Payments:
  • Dec. 10, 2021: $200
  • Jan. 7, 2022: $200
  • Feb. 4, 2022: $199 ($400 + Balance Due)
  • School Required: Student Deluxe CFAR $31.50

​4 Students to a room (Students can select 3 roommates and place into the form when registering)
* More information to come from the school.

T-Shirts & Possibly Sweatshirts for the Trip, Designed by a student.
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Chaperones:
  • Single Occupancy: $949
  • Double Occupancy: $699
  • Triple Occupancy: $649
More details to come regarding Chaperones.  Chaperones will be chosen based on a google forms sign-up.

Questions about the DC Trip?
Mr. Sams is our point man!
For the Travel Agency Questions: 
Our Contact: Jason McCall
1-864-365-6202
info@orangeskytravel.com
http://orangeskytravel.com

***If you missed the on-line meeting:
Meeting Recording from last night:
LINK HERE
Access Passcode: f8sb&YT$

2/7/2022 UPDATE:
Keep in mind that you can generally find any information regarding the trip at our website:  https://orangeskytravel.com/10577.  We are also using Twitter @dcmavs or #mavsindc2022.  All information will also be spotlighted there!  
Due Friday February 11th - Instructions for students that need to have medicine administered while on the trip:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A-Izb87CkipMBQpRI6rQI9mQOF0lYk3V/view?usp=sharing
Due Wednesday February 9th - Instructions for ordering Shirts (required) -https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aQy-2J-Gq3ZuxlOQinV5o39rk6mFybTm/view?usp=sharing
Parent Meeting Update - We are having a parent information meeting in Google Meets Monday, February 7th at 7:30pm.  Here is the link:  DC - Parent Preparation Meeting
Monday, February 7 · 7:30 – 8:30pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/oqf-dcpe-fsh 
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 915-308-1833 PIN: ‪423 113 672#

UPDATE: 2/9/22
February 9th is the last day to order shirts/hoodies for both DC trip chaperones as well as students joining us on the trip. Please do not forget as these are REQUIRED to join us on the trip. Also be reminded that the student version of the shirt this year is Blue.
 
Here are the directions if you need a step-by-step tutorial and the code is MRDC to enter the store. Tutorial Video:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aQy-2J-Gq3ZuxlOQinV5o39rk6mFybTm/view?usp=sharing

UPDATE: 2/26/2022
This email is just for students that are joining us on the 8th grade Field trip next week:
 
First of all, our website is a one stop shop for all your needs like packing lists.  Look here to see what we have on there:
 
https://orangeskytravel.com/10577
 
Also we sent this email out earlier this week and I hear some people may not be getting emails.  Please see my message below:
 
We are offering two pickup times/locations for students picking up their DC hoodies as well as shirts:
 
1. We will be opening the school from 3-5pm on Sunday, February 27th. Parents can arrive at the front of the school, park, and come into the front of the school for pickup locations. It should be relatively quick and we are diligently working to organize things as best as possible. 
 
2. At the end of the day on Monday, February 28th we will have students report back to Homeroom and any shirts that were not picked up on Sunday will be given out on Monday at the end of the day. Please remember that shirts/hoodies are required on the trip so we want to ensure these are picked up prior to the trip.

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8th Grade Band Trip to Carowinds - May 5th, 2022

Carowinds Festival of Music.
Band Student Newsletter Link: Here
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White Water Center Trip - 5/31/2022

8th grade field trip to the US National Whitewater Center on May 31, 2022 - Includes transportation, admission to Whitewater Center and class t-shirt.

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An important packet is coming home with your child.  Please look for it and return if needed.  In this packet there are three items:


  1. 8th Grade Field trip information letter
  2. 8th Grade Field trip permission slip
  3. 8th Grade Waiver Form.
 
If your child chooses to go, you will make the payment online or through a check sent into the school and then make sure that the permission slip is filled in completely as well as the waiver.  Those two forms will then be brought back to your child’s homeroom teacher.  Forms and payments are due no later than 4/27/22. 

For those of you that are interested in the online payment link, you can find those below: (Payment opens up on 4/9/22 @ 12am)
 
Link for students to pay for the full cost of the trip:
https://osp.osmsinc.com/UnionNC/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=BH032-165
 
Link for students that already have a season pass:
https://osp.osmsinc.com/UnionNC/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=BH032-166
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SOCIALS

8th Grade Socials & Outings
  • Field Trip - May 5th, Band to Carowinds
  • ​8th Grade Dance - Friday, May 13, 2022 6:00-9:00pm
    • Interested in helping?  Contact the MRMS PTSO at mrmsptsopresident@gmail.com
  • Field Trip - May 31, 2022 - Whitewater Center 
  • June 1st - Promotion Day Practice & Signing Day

SAVE THE DATE - MARCH 2, 2022

Kate's Skate - GLOW Night!

What: "Glow" Skate Night
When: March 2nd, 2022
​Where: Kate's Skate
Who: MRMS 6th - 8th Graders
Cost: $10 at the door

Not going to DC?  No problem...come for some fun and skate!

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THANK YOU!

8th Grade Dance
The PTSO would like to recognize some key volunteers that made the 8th grade Dance a huge success!  We had 403 kids in attendance! 
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Kari Gras & Abby Savage were the event coordinators who planned the event from the start regarding budget, food, ticket sales, setup & tear down and volunteer generation! 

Jackie Myers our Decoration coordinator for her vision of what Viva Las Vegas looks like and her amazing creativity to make the gaming tables, props and “look” of a fantastic night!  

Laura Lutarewych for helping Jackie pull everything together on her Decorations Committee as a key volunteer for making it happen!

The Food & Beverage Committee Jennifer Odze, Lori Puri & Dawn Sinacori for securing food and beverages.  The kids loved the food choices!

Sarah Estock for coordinating with the school, security detail, DJ and helping with planning, setup and tear down.

Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors:
  • Chick fil A
  • Harris Teeter
  • Hungry Howie’s
  • Drake Dental Laboratories
  • Bulk Candy Co.
  • Peppermint Forest
  • Pretzel Factory
  • The Play Event Company
  • MRMABC 
  • MRHS PTSO 
  • MRMS PTSO

We also want to thank all of our volunteers who helped with set-up, dance activities and tear down.  

MRMS PTSO Board Members:
  • Sarah Estock
  • Allison Homan
  • Takiesha Waites-Thierry
  • Caroline Lattanzi
  • Danielle Fricke - Treasurer

Volunteers: 
  • AB Savage
  • Abby Savage
  • Alayna Holmes
  • Allison Homan
  • Andra Cohen
  • Angela Wilson
  • April Helwege
  • Cara McCarter
  • Clancy Cremin
  • Colleen Wright
  • Dawn Sinacori
  • Elaine Ellestad-Grygny
  • Ellen Rivlin
  • Heather Henderson
  • Hunter Pawlush
  • Jackie Myers
  • Jeanne Smith
  • Jennifer Mathis
  • Jennifer Odze
  • Jenny White
  • Jill Connolly
  • Jill Sentivany
  • Kari Gras
  • Kelly Cains
  • Kristin O’Neill
  • Laura Lutarewych
  • Laurie Voss
  • Lori Puri
  • Lynne Lavalle
  • Marianne Mangels
  • Mary McClain
  • Melanie Courtemanche
  • Nese Topayli
  • Nicole McBryde
  • Nicole Unkrich
  • Paige Davis
  • Patty Brandow
  • Rebekah Page
  • Renae Morehead
  • Sarah Estock
  • Sarah Maiorino
  • Shilpi Dekarske
  • Silvana Lewis
  • Stephanie Bigham
  • Susan Bria
  • Susan Walsh
  • Takiesha Waites-Thierry
  • Tonya Fraser
MRMS Staff: 
  • Mr. Eversole
  • Mr. Smithson
  • Mrs.Long
  • Mrs. Benton
  • Mrs. Boatner
  • Mrs. Corbett
  • Mrs. Ely
  • Mrs. Faulkeberry
  • Mrs. Giblin
  • Mrs. Porter
  • Ms. Schelb
  • ​Mrs. Weitz
  • Mrs. White
  • Mrs. Wimbush
  • Mrs. Hamilton
Custodial Staff:
  • Mr. Scottie Little
  • Mr. Zach Connelley
  • Mr. Greg Duffey
Officers:
  • Mr. Luisa 
  • Mr. Sullivan
MRHS Volunteers:
  • Alayna
  • Andra
  • Jeanne
  • Mary 
Parent Donations of supplies:
  • Kimberly Nassiri
  • Sarah Schwartz
  • Monica Larios
  • Megan Smithsmith
  • Patty Brandow
  • Caroline Diffley
  • Kelly Amodio
  • Erika Gladys
  • Kiley Gaffaney
  • Marianne Mangels
  • Beth Grim
  • Sandhya Galivith
  • Erin Gorrie
  • Takiesha Waites-Thierry
  • Renae Morehead
  • Kelly Wullinsky
  • Cheryl Vick
  • Jessica Sanchez
  • Colleen Wright
  • Jennifer Odze
  • Lori Puri
  • Dawn Sinacori

We honestly could not do this without our volunteers!  Thank you!
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DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL, SALES WERE CHANGED FOR TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY!
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SAVE THE DATE - MAY 13, 2022
​THEME: VIVA LAS VEGAS

8th Grade Dance
Friday, May 13, 2022
6:00-9:00 pm


The 8th Grade Student body voted for the VIVA LAS VEGAS theme.

Dress code: Dressy Casual and School Dress code applies and NO Jeans, NO Shorts, and NO Hats. (THIS IS NOT PROM...no need for corsages and boutonnieres.)

Come Hungry!!!! – Serving:
  • Chick fil a Nuggets
  • Hungry Howie Pizza – plain & pepperoni
  • Philly Pretzel Company - Pretzel bites
  • Popcorn
  • Assorted Desserts

​Pickup and Dropoff is in the Bus lot at the side of the Middle School
 
Tickets may be purchased at the door for $30. – Cash or Check made payable to “MRMS PTSO”

The cost includes entry to the Dance, all food and beverages.

Thank you to our Committee!
Board: Sarah Estock & Allison Homan
Dance Co-Coordinators: Kari Gras & Abby Savage
Decorations Committee: Jackie Myers (Lead) & Laura Lutarewych
Music: Jenn Jones, The Play Event Company
Food & Beverage: Lori Anne Puri, Jennifer Odze & Dawn Sinacori
Volunteer Support: April Helwege, Paige Davis, Marianne Mangels, Jenny White, Susan Walsh, Rebekah Page, Renae Morehead, Jennifer Mathis, Tonya Fraser, Lynne Lavalle, Hunter Pawlush, Nicole McBryde, Susan Bria, Clancy Cremin, Heather Henderson, Stephanie Bigham, Sarah Maiorino, Laurie Voss, Nicole Unkrich, Angela Wilson, Colleen Wright, Takiesha Waites-Thierry, Silvana Lewis, Kelly Cains, Jill Connolly, Elaine Ellestad-Grygny, Nese Topayli, Ellen Rivlin, Colleen Wright, Kristin O’Neill, Jill Sentivany, Patty Brandow

Interested in helping?  Contact the MRMS PTSO at mrmsptsopresident@gmail.com


Want to help with the Dance?
​Please help with Fun Prizes!  Click here to donate.
May 12 & 13 - Set-up / Tear Down & Help

Promotion Yard Signs

Delivery by May 1st.  Click here for more information. Additional details are listed on the 8th Grade Yard Signs Page.

PROMOTION CEREMONY & EVENTS

8th Grade Promotion Information
Promotion Date: June 2, 2022 @10:00am
Rain Out Date: June 3, 2022
Alt Rain Out Date: June 6, 2022
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Helpful Information for High School

Helpful Links will be posted below to help you with the final year of Middle School and have a successful transition into High School.
MRMS to HS Promotion Information
Marvin Ridge High School Website
Marvin Ridge PTSO Website
CATA
Union County Early College

HS Educational Pathways:
Academic Pathways
International Baccalaureate Information
NC Career & College Promise
Union County Educational Learning

Downloadable Brochures
MRHS Prerequisites for AP or IB
2022-2023-Program-of-Studies
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