Gifted Gator Gazette

PTSA Catalog Sale

Our PTSA is kicking off its Product Sale this week, running for two weeks. Information will come home with students on Monday, but you can get started early at givingmarket.shop.
School Code: 144671

Funds raised will support Fine Arts programs, student field trips, and safety window coverings. Thank you for your continued support!

Family Education Night — Science of Learning Night

Thursday, November 13th (following Basketball & Soccer games)

Join us for an engaging evening of hands-on learning! Teachers will host stations throughout the lobby, gym, and cafeteria featuring curriculum demonstrations, mini-labs, and community resources. Families can also visit the Book Fair and earn raffle tickets for each station visited to win themed baskets. Food trucks will be on site as well—don’t miss it!

MGMS Turkey Trot — Run or Waddle!

Tuesday, November 25th during elective periods

Students and families are invited to participate in our first-ever Turkey Trot! Medals will be awarded to the top three students and adults per grade level, plus a special “Fastest Kid” race at the end of each session.

7th Grade Run/Waddle Start: 9:30 AM Sprint Start: 10:40 AM

6th Grade Run/Waddle Start:12:15 PM Sprint Start: 1:20 PM

8th Grade Run/Waddle Start: 2:15 PM Sprint Start: 3:20 PM

Register your family using this form and come join the fun as we run into Thanksgiving!

Donations for the Holiday Swamp Shop

We’re collecting gift bags, brown paper bags, and plastic grocery bags for our December Holiday Swamp Shop. Donations can be dropped off in the collection box in the front office. Thank you for helping us make this special event possible!

PTA Reflections

This Year’s Theme: “I Belong”
Categories: Dance Choreography, Literature, Photography, Visual Art, Film Production, and Music Composition.
See Ms. Wood for more information.
Entries Due: November 17th

NHCS is looking for families willing to share their voices with district leadership. If you are willing to serve on the NHCS Family Advisory Council, please fill out this google form. The first meeting is November 24th at 5:00pm. Link to the form: NHCS Family Advisory Council Google Form

November 3-7

Student Led Conferences - Reach out to your student's homeroom teacher if you haven't scheduled yet.

Monday - 3

Product Sales Launch

Tuesday - 4

Winter 1 Parent Athletic Meeting - 5:45

Wednesday - 5

PTSA Board Meeting - 7am

Report Cards Sent Home

Thursday - 6

Club Day

Attendance Celebration During Lunches

Soccer and Basektball Games Home vs. RG

PT's Night at Beau Rivage 5pm -9pm

Friday - 7

Honor Roll Celebration

A little further ahead

Nov 10-14 - Book Fair

Nov 10 - 8th Speciality Program Highlights;

Nov 11 - No School

Nov 12 - SIT

Nov 13 - Science of Learning Night 5:30-7:00

Nov 14 - Booster Sales Close

Nov 18 - 7th CLDA Field Trip

Nov 20 - Club Day, Musical Theater to Hannah Block; Math NCCI #1

Nov 25 - MGMS Turkey Trot/Waddle

Nov 26 - Undesignated Work Day - No Students

Nov 27-28 - No School

Attention 8th Grade Parents!

There are lots of opportunities, events and dates just for our Rising 9th Grade students. We will keep a running list here for you to have a common place to see what's coming up!

Please join us for the 2025-2026 Special Programs Informational Nights!

November 10 - Minnie Evans's Performing Arts Center at Murray Middle School

November 12 - Roland Grise Middle School

November 13 - Holly Shelter Middle School

(These are repeat sessions, but families are encouraged to attend any and all. All sessions begin at 6:00.)

These presentations will provide a general overview of high school options and give families an opportunity to meet program coordinators and students. For more program information, please visit the NHCS Special Programs' page: Specialty High Schools & Programs - New Hanover County Schools

In House Presentation Nights - 6:00 Start Time

Dec 1 - SEA-Tech

Dec 2 - WECHS

Dec 3 - Laney STEM

Dec 4 - Hoggard IB

Dec 8 - New Hanover Lyceum

Dec 9 - Ashley Marine Science Academy

Dec 10 - Isaac Bear (6:15 Start Time)

Dec 11 - Mosley

National PTA has a long-standing commitment to arts education. For over 50 years, Reflections has helped students explore their own thoughts, feelings, and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and find a love for learning. The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts, thereby enhancing student confidence and success in both the arts and beyond. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students in pre-K through grade 12 create original works of art in response to a theme developed by students themselves. This year's Reflections theme, "I Belong!", was created by Ben Morgan from the Lewis and Clark Middle School PTSA in Idaho.

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Students at Myrtle Grove Middle School are invited to create theme-based artwork in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, or visual arts. This competition encourages students to express themselves through artistic exploration by providing positive recognition for their creative efforts.

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Deadline for entries is Monday, November 17

Student AIG Meetings

Students meet with me as an entire AIG group once a month. This meeting will change monthly based on availability and will be communicated in the Google Classroom and on the morning announcements. Students who are identified in the AIG program are expected to attend.

Mr. Fox will also hold other small group sessions during electives and Mastery time. These meetings will be by invitation and could be for any of the following activities:

• academic progress checks
• independent study/project
• book club discussion
• small group projects
• accelerate course selected
• 8th grade: high school information and planning

Practices are being held on Wednesdays at 8:15 in the media center. The deadline for joining the team has passed. Please contact our Media Specialist, Ms. Williams (amber.williams@nhcs.net) if you're interested in participating.

NATIONAL JR. BETA CLUB MISSION STATEMENT

To promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students.

Any 8th grade student who is interested and did not join last year should email or come see Mr. Fox ASAP. 6th & 7th grade members are eligible for membership beginning 2nd semester to give them time to establish or improve their grades before committing to our service club. Students will receive paper invitations via homerooms in January.

Students who make As and Bs and have a heart for community service are invited to join National Junior Beta Club. National Beta Club is the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America. And for more than 80 years, it has prepared today's students to be tomorrow's leaders.

ACHIEVEMENT - Recognizing and honoring high academic achievement

CHARACTER - Preparing young people for life and empowering them to be successful

LEADERSHIP - Developing the leaders of tomorrow

SERVICE - Demonstrating our motto: Let Us Lead by Serving Others