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MMS HSA News - Week 22

1/27/2020

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MMS HSA News - Week 22
MAPLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
To all that are celebrating the Lunar New Year, the HSA wishes you luck in the Year of the Rat!  

For 2020, the Lunar New Year officially begins on Feb. 21.  The Lunar calendar follows the phases of the Moon and varies slightly from the Solar calendar every year.

The holiday is celebrated by a fifth (1/5) of the world’s population and observed by over 20 Asian and Southeast Asian countries, including China, Vietnam, and Korea. 

It is a time to tie up loose ends, make amends, reconnect with loved ones, and say goodbye to the past year (by literally sweeping the dust out the door). You will see lots of RED decorations everywhere. The color is a symbol of luck, happiness, and prosperity.   

February is packed with Winter Band and Orchestra, School Assemblies and 13! The Musical - stay on top of the calendar by adding the HSA calendar.

Important Dates:
  • Tuesday, Feb. 4: Half day for students (PD for staff) 
  • Wednesday, Feb. 5: Black History Month Event . Stay tuned!
  • Feb. 13: Musical fundraiser winners will be drawn. See details below.
  • Feb. 14 and Feb. 17: School closed for President's Day
  • Friday, Feb. 21: Trivia Night. Tickets are on sale. See link below!
SAVE THE DATE!!
MMS 7th ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT!
Friday, February 21st @ The Woodland
7pm-10pm

Tickets: $70 AND includes more fun than you can imagine with a fierce trivia competition if you’re up for it! Plenty of food!

1 drink ticket included / welcome to bring you own or buy wine & beer there.

Tickets sell out fast! Think about your team now. CLICK HERE TO ORDER TICKETS OR TO SPONSOR THE EVENT!

All proceeds go to support MMS HSA programs.
ATTN: 8th GRADE FAMILIES

Two events are fast approaching and we need your help. The annual MMS/SOMS Mixer is Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at CHS. This is a free event but we could use some snacks and volunteers. Click here to sign up. More details are available on the flyer. 

The 8th grade pretzel and water fundraiser at Table Tennis tournament will be held on Thursday, Feb. 13 during school hours (1:30 p.m. to 2:55 p.m.). If you can volunteer to help sell pretzels, please email mfitzp100@gmail.com.
13! Front Row Seats Fundraiser
This month's fundraiser is a Front Row Seat Raffle! Just $10 buys you a chance to win FOUR prime seats, a retail value of $80!One winner per performance will get four front-row seats, a 13! poster and a T-shirt.Click here to register. Winners will be drawn Feb. 13.  
Nights of 100 Dinners - Achieve's Fundraiser
Do you enjoy entertaining? Want to support our schools? Host a party in March for the Achieve Foundation's Nights of 100 Dinners! Send your guest list to Achieve and we'll send the invitations. Guests make a donation to the organization. Learn more. 
Achieve Foundation Direct Funding
Last month, the Achieve Foundation, awarded $34,000 in educator grants for projects across the district. Five worthy grants -  including for MMS - are now open for Direct Funding from the community. Help us spread the word and fully fund these wonderful and varied programs that benefit our students.
 
HSA Meeting
The next HSA meeting will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the MMS Library. The meeting originally scheduled for Jan. 15 was postponed.
Yearbooks on Sale! 
Yearbooks are on sale! Don't wait until it is too late. Order your copy today! Order and payment must be received by April 15, 2020.

Download the yearbook order form or order online. Our school code is 6667.

You can also order a Well Wisher online. Send a message to a special 8th grader! Your Well Wisher must be ordered by April 1, 2020. 
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MMS HSA News - Week 21

1/21/2020

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MMS HSA News - Week 21
MAPLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
Families - We are so proud of our MMS students and their participation in the MLK Peace Walk last week. MMS Parent Chad Hunt took amazing photos - take a look here.

A friendly reminder that school is closed on Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of MLK day. In addition, SEPAC will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at MMS (note the location change). This meeting is for families with students who are currently IN or ENTERING middle school or high school.  Dr. Morana and supervisors have been invited to attend for the first half of the meeting. 

Additional reminders:
  • The Winter Band and Orchestra dates have landed - mark your calendars for Feb. 4 (Orchestra) and Feb. 6 (Band). They each start at 7 p.m. and should last for about an hour.   
  • Trivia Night is Friday, Feb. 22. Tickets will go on sale soon and will sell out FAST! If you are planning on attending, get your teams together ASAP. (Team sizes are about 10 people.)  
  • 13! The Musical runs Feb 28. to March 1 at MMS.
    • Tickets are on sale now! 
    • Messages and ads can still be placed in the playbill.
    • Musical T-Shirts and Candygrams can also be pre-ordered. 
Enjoy the week,
Veronica and Kelly
SAVE THE DATE!!
MMS 7th ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT!
Friday, February 21st @ The Woodland
7pm-10pm

Tickets: $70 AND includes more fun than you can imagine with a fierce trivia competition if you’re up for it! Plenty of food!

1 drink ticket included / welcome to bring you own or buy wine & beer there.

Tickets sell out fast! Think about your team now. STAY TUNED FOR AN EMAIL THIS WEEK WITH INFORMATION ON TICKET SALES!

All proceeds go to support MMS HSA programs.
13! Front Row Seats Fundraiser
This month's fundraiser is a Front Row Seat Raffle! One winner per performance will get four front-row seats, a 13! poster and a T-shirt. Note: There are no refunds so winners who have purchased tickets can share with friends or donate tickets back to the house.  Winners will be drawn Feb. 13. Stay tuned for more details! 
Schools Closed
All district schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 20 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 
Nights of 100 Dinners - Achieve's Fundraiser
Do you enjoy entertaining? Want to support our schools? Host a party in March for the Achieve Foundation's Nights of 100 Dinners! Send your guest list to Achieve and we'll send the invitations. Guests make a donation to the organization. Learn more. 
HSA Meeting
The next HSA meeting will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the MMS Library. The meeting originally scheduled for Jan. 15 was postponed.
SEPAC Meeting
The next SEPAC meeting will be Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at MMS. Note that the meeting location has changed. The target audience is anyone with a student in or entering middle school or high school.
In Tune's Open House
Stop by on Saturday, Jan. 25 to find out more about our music school. Meet our teachers, try out an instrument and learn about our new lessons and classes.

In Tune is located above the Maplewood Movie theater (155 Maplewood Avenue), and we offer music lessons for all ages and levels!
Yearbooks on Sale! 
Yearbooks are on sale! Don't wait until it is too late. Order your copy today! Order and payment must be received by April 15, 2020.

Download the yearbook order form or order online. Our school code is 6667.

You can also order a Well Wisher online. Send a message to a special 8th grader! Your Well Wisher must be ordered by April 1, 2020. 
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MMS HSA News - Week 20

1/13/2020

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MMS HSA News - Week 20
MAPLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  

Dr. King's powerful words continue to inspire, teach and shape individuals in our community and around the world.  

Maplewood Middle School will honor the life and legacy of Dr. King when it holds its annual Silent Peace March this week.  The silent march includes all students and staff from the middle school and represents a continued commitment to the ideals for which Dr. King and so many others peaceably fought.   The sight of hundreds of middle schoolers walking silently through Maplewood Village is stunning and profoundly affecting.   The march takes place Friday, Jan. 17 at approximately 9:15 a.m., beginning at the school and winding its way through the village.  

Other events taking place this week include: 
  • Tuesday, Jan. 14: Screenagers at South Mountain Elementary School @ 7:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 15: MMS HSA Meeting, MMS Library @ 7:30 p.m. 
Reminders for next week: 
  • Monday, Jan. 20: ALL SCHOOLS CLOSED in honor of Dr. King. 
  • Thursday, Feb. 6: MMS Band Winter Concert, 7 p.m.
13! Front Row Seats Fundraiser
This month's fundraiser is a Front Row Seat Raffle! One winner per performance will get four front-row seats, a 13! poster and a T-shirt. Note: There are no refunds so winners who have purchased tickets can share with friends or donate tickets back to the house.  Winners will be drawn Feb. 13. Stay tuned for more details! 
SCREENAGERS is back!
Come learn about what too much screen time does to your student's brain. Screenagers will be shown on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 730 p.m. at South Mountain Elementary School, 444 West South Orange Ave., South Orange.
Schools Closed
All district schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 20 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 
Nights of 100 Dinners - Achieve's Fundraiser
Do you enjoy entertaining? Want to support our schools? Host a party in March for the Achieve Foundation's Nights of 100 Dinners! Send your guest list to Achieve and we'll send the invitations. Guests make a donation to the organization. Learn more. 
Donate to Classroom Libraries
As we promote a love of reading at MMS, we would like our kids to have visually pleasing libraries and cozy places to read! Our teachers are looking for small bookshelves, bean bag chairs, and other comfy seating options for our kids.

Pictured above is the library in 8th grade ELA teacher Ms. Herstatt's class. This is a sample of what we're looking for. Please reach out to Ms. Gronau if you have items you wish to donate.
 
HSA Meeting
The next HSA meeting will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the MMS Library.
SEPAC Meeting
The next SEPAC meeting will be Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Central Office District Meeting Room (525 Academy St., Maplewood). The target audience is anyone with a student in or entering middle school or high school.
Yearbooks on Sale! 
Yearbooks are on sale! Don't wait until it is too late. Order your copy today! Order and payment must be received by April 15, 2020.

Download the yearbook order form or order online. Our school code is 6667.

You can also order a Well Wisher online. Send a message to a special 8th grader! Your Well Wisher must be ordered by April 1, 2020. 
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MMS HSA News - Week 19

1/6/2020

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MMS HSA News - Week 19
MAPLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
MMS HSA Families -

We have our first full week back at school this week! As always, stay connected on upcoming events by adding the MMS HSA google calendar to your own calendar. 

A few things to keep a lookout for:
- Tickets for 13! The Musical will go on sale this week.
- This Wednesday, Jan. 8, the district is hosting an event on integration and equity at 7 p.m. at Columbia High School. Learn more here.
- Jan 14: Screenagers will be showing at South Mountain Elementary School at 7:30 p.m.
- Jan. 17: Silent Peace March for MLK Day. 
- Jan. 20: School is closed for MLK Day.
- SEPAC will hold its monthly meeting on Jan. 22.

Stay tuned for details about the Winter Band and Orchestra Concerts later this month.

Have a great week!
Veronica and Kelly
SCREENAGERS is back!
Come learn about what too much screen time does to your student's brain. Screenagers will be shown on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 730 p.m. at South Mountain Elementary School, 444 West South Orange Ave., South Orange.
Nights of 100 Dinners - Achieve's Fundraiser
Do you enjoy entertaining? Want to support our schools? Host a party in March for the Achieve Foundation's Nights of 100 Dinners! Send your guest list to Achieve and we'll send the invitations. Guests make a donation to the organization. Learn more. 
Donate to Classroom Libraries
As we promote a love of reading at MMS, we would like our kids to have visually pleasing libraries and cozy places to read! Our teachers are looking for small bookshelves, bean bag chairs, and other comfy seating options for our kids.

Pictured above is the library in 8th grade ELA teacher Ms. Herstatt's class. This is a sample of what we're looking for. Please reach out to Ms. Gronau if you have items you wish to donate.
 
HSA Meeting
The next HSA meeting will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the MMS Library.
SEPAC Meeting
The next SEPAC meeting will be Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Central Office District Meeting Room (525 Academy St., Maplewood). The target audience is anyone with a student in or entering middle school or high school.
Yearbooks on Sale! 
Yearbooks are on sale! Don't wait until it is too late. Order your copy today! Order and payment must be received by April 15, 2020.

Download the yearbook order form or order online. Our school code is 6667.

You can also order a Well Wisher online. Send a message to a special 8th grader! Your Well Wisher must be ordered by April 1, 2020. 
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No Frills Fundraiser
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MMS HSA News - Week 18

1/3/2020

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MMS HSA News - Week 18
MAPLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
Welcome Back MMS Families!

Hoping you had a restful winter break and are ready for 2020. A few reminders to kick of the short week:

- Congratulations to the 6th Graders who won the Battle of the Classes! 
- Thursday is a B Day and a regular full day of school.
- After school YouthNet Registration is up - be sure to sign up here.
- Next HSA Meeting is Wednesday, Jan. 15!
- The SOMSD 2020-21 School Year Calendar is out!  You can find it here.

Your MMS HSA,
Veronica and Kelly
Sign Up for YouthNet Winter 2020
Permission slips will be collected through the end of the week for the YouthNet Winter 2020 Season. Check out our selection of clubs and afterschool activities. The session begins Jan. 6.
Donate to Classroom Libraries
As we promote a love of reading at MMS, we would like our kids to have visually pleasing libraries and cozy places to read! Our teachers are looking for small bookshelves, bean bag chairs, and other comfy seating options for our kids.

Pictured above is the library in 8th grade ELA teacher Ms. Herstatt's class. This is a sample of what we're looking for. Please reach out to Ms. Gronau if you have items you wish to donate.
 
HSA Meeting
The next HSA meeting will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the MMS Library.
SEPAC Meeting
The next SEPAC meeting will be Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Central Office District Meeting Room (525 Academy St., Maplewood). The target audience is anyone with a student in or entering middle school or high school.
Yearbooks on Sale! 
Yearbooks are on sale! Don't wait until it is too late. Order your copy today! Order and payment must be received by April 15, 2020.

Download the yearbook order form or order online. Our school code is 6667.

You can also order a Well Wisher online. Send a message to a special 8th grader! Your Well Wisher must be ordered by April 1, 2020. 
Join The MMS HSA
YouthNet
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