MMS HSA News - Week 2

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MMS HSA News - Week 2 MAPLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION Our first few days of school are behind us! As we begin to settle into our new schedules (and for some of us, our new school), we hope you will take a few minutes to ensure you are signed up to all MMS channels of communication. Take a look at the MMS Families page on Facebook for helpful information. Join your MMS-HSA (which is basically the PTA for middle school). Download the school calendar of activities. And follow MMS Principal Gronau's tweets. As a reminder Back to School Night is on Thursday, Sept. 19. This will be an opportunity to learn more about MMS, the HSA, buy spirit wear, and learn about YouthNet afterschool clubs. Our first HSA meeting is planned for Sept. 25 and Picture Day is on the 27th. The school will be closed on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 for Rosh Hashanah. Have a great week! Veronica and Kelly MMS HSA Co-Presidents 2019-2020 Learn About the New IEP System Join the district's special education administration and members of the child study team on Tuesday, Sept. 10 to learn about the new systems being introduced. The Department of Special Services Back-to-School Night will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium. Help Stock the Cougar Cub Closet The Hub, the HSA and Cougar Cares have come together to make sure all MMS kids have the essentials they need to get through the day. Here's an Amazon Gift List with snacks and toiletries and some other basics that will be available to kids who could use them. More ...  Audition for Frozen Jr.! Fourth through 8th graders are invited to try out for Interact's production of Frozen Jr. Auditions will be Sept. 16 and 17 and are by appointment only. More Info ... Back to School Night Mark your calendars for Thursday, Sept. 19 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Don’t miss this chance to see the school from the inside, get to know your child’s teachers, and much more! Special Ed Meet & Greet with Ms. Gronau  Families of students with special needs and 504 accommodations can meet Principal Dara Gronau at 6:15 p.m. in the MMS library media center on Thursday, Sept. 19. Back to School Night is also on the 19th, starting at 7 p.m.  No Frills Fundraising The quickest and easiest way to support the HSA is through no-frills fundraising. One hundred percent of the donations go to things like cultural arts, social activities and scholarships. Click here to learn more or click here to donate  YouthNet Registration for the YouthNet extended enrichment program is open. Fall 2019 Club offerings will be available during Back to School Night.  Library Volunteers Needed! Here is your chance to get a sneak peek into middle school and help MMS Librarian Mr. Degnan with projects. We will have a class schedule out soon, there you can sign up as little or as much as you would like.  Please e-mail Library Volunteer Coordinator Sheri Mckinstrie.      HSA Meeting The first HSA meeting of the school year will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the MMS Library. Say Cheese! Picture Day Is Coming Picture Day is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 27. More details to come. School Closed for Rosh Hashanah School will be closed on Monday Sept. 30 and Tuesday, Oct. 1 for observance of Rosh Hashanah. Join The MMS HSA YouthNet No Frills Fundraiser MMS Makerspace

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