Did you know? … The top 10% of the class of 2011 had an average ACT score of 32.66.

HEADLINES:

2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off  accepting entries
Don’t miss out on the 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off at the Fall Festival sponsored again by the Cougar Café.  All entries must be submitted by 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 15th.  Your entry must be in a crock pot (please don’t forget to put your name, child’s name and phone number on your entry).  The winner will be announced at the beginning of the auction and will received tickets to a Tennessee Titans football game (date to be determined).  For more information, contact our Patrons Association (patrons@mtcscougars.org). 

Facebook/Twitter needs friends/followers
Please find us on Facebook [Middle Tennessee Christian School (Official)] and follow us on Twitter [CougarsMTCS].  We will be posting important messages such as school closings, last-minute time changes, etc. on those accounts.  Don’t miss out!

Elementary Service Day a huge success

Our elementary students spent Friday, September 9, 2011 preparing Magi boxes to ship to Honduras.  They collected over $5,000 and used that money to purchase and ship over 200 boxes full of toothpaste, washcloths, and marker sets to the children in Honduras.  Thanks to Mrs. Kelley Mullins for her leadership of this event

Fall Break/Fall Festival Dates

Be sure to note that the dates for our fall break (October 3-7) and fall festival (October 15) are different than in years past.  In order to accommodate our parents who may have children in the Rutherford County school system as well as MTCS, our fall break this year is set to coincide with their calendar.   This caused our fall festival to be pushed to October 15th instead of its usual first Saturday in October date. 

Read to Succeed needs volunteers

Our annual Read to Succeed for our elementary students is scheduled for September 23, 2011.  We need volunteers to read books to our classes and/or work the enrollment table throughout the day from 8:15 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  Interested parents, friends, or family members should contact the child’s teacher. 

New SCRIP bonuses available (Click here for a list of all active specials/bonuses)

Burger King – 1% bonus (5% total) – 9/10/11 through 9/23/11
Finish Line – 1% bonus (11% total) – 9/10/11 through 9/23/11
i-Tunes – 3% bonus (8% total) – 9/10/11 through 9/23/11
JC Penney – 2% bonus (7% total) – 9/10/11 through 9/23/11

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TIDBITS:

Elementary Happenings available

Mrs. Brock’s latest Elementary Happenings is available on our website along with other elementary news items of interest.

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REMINDERS:

Extended Care reservations for the half-day on September 21st are due this Wednesday, September 14th.

Juniors: Balfour will return on Monday, September 19th to take orders for class rings.  Information was handed out during club activity time today. 

Cougar football games streamed live on www.thisiscougarfootball.com/mtcslive.html.

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JUST FOR SENIORS:

Senior Parents:  Please encourage your students to begin applying for colleges now.  Most colleges request applications by November 1st.

Freed-Hardeman University will be on campus Wednesday, September 14th to share information and answer questions.  Lunch is provided. 

Boys and Girls Club of Murfreesboro is looking for volunteers as tutors and for the MTSU parade float.  See Mallory Trammell for information.

Washington University in St. Louis invites you to meet with a representative Sunday, September 18 from 7-8 pm @ Embassy Suites Nashville South 820 Crescent Centre Drive Franklin, TN. No reservation needed.  For additional information call 800-638-0700.

Duke/Georgetown/Harvard/Penn/Stanford will be having an exploring college options sessions on Tuesday, September 20th @7:30 pm @ Nashville Airport Marriott.  This is for both parents/students.

Senior Girls:  The TN Economic Council on Women’s Foundation announce scholarships awards of $1000! Go to www.womenseconomicfoundation.org for details.  Deadline 9/30/11

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

Monday, September 12
JH Volleyball @ Eagleville – 4:30 p.m.
HS Volleyball vs. Cannon Co./Gordonsville (Tri-Match) @  Cannon Co. – 5:00 p.m.
JH Girls Soccer vs. Campus School at home – 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 13
HS Volleyball vs. Community at home – 4:30 p.m.
JH Volleyball @ Dickson Academy – 5:00 p.m.
HS Girls Soccer vs. Community at home – 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 15
HS Girls Soccer @ St. Andrews – 4:30 p.m.
JH Volleyball @  Providence Christian – 4:30 p.m.
HS Volleyball  @ Central Magnet – 5:00 p.m.
JH Girls Soccer @ Goodpasture – 6:00 p.m.
JH Football vs. Community at home – 6:30 p.m.

Friday, September 16
Registration for October ACT
HS Football vs. Moore County at home – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 17
Elementary Football @ Chapel Hill

Monday, September 19
HS Volleyball @ Fayetteville City HS – 4:30 p.m.

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 MARK YOUR CALENDARS:     

Middle Tennessee Christian School * 100 E. MTCS Road * Murfreesboro, TN  37129

(615) 893-0601 phone * (615) 895-8815 fax