MMS HSA News - Week of Nov. 23

11/24/2020

MMS HSA News - Week of Nov. 23
MAPLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

Thanksgiving Break
School is closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. Enjoy the holiday!

Send Us Your Photographs For the Yearbook!
MMS Yearbook is looking for photo submissions for the 2020-2021 yearbook. All November we will be asking for fall-themed photo submissions. Check out our flyer for more information about sending in your photos and use the link. Please make sure your photos are school appropriate.

Order Your Yearbook Today!
Yearbooks are on sale for the 2020-2021 school year! Don't miss out. Buy your yearbook today!

You can also place a Well Wisher for your student. Click here for more information.

SOMA Shares Book Day #2
The first SOMA Shares Book Day was a great success thanks to the event's volunteers. Sign up for the next SOMA Shares Book Event on Sunday, Nov. 29 at St. Joseph's Church,767 Prospect St., Maplewood.

Amazon Smile
You can make an impact while you shop for Black Friday deals. Simply use this link to shop on Amazon and AmazonSmile will donate to Maplewood Middle School Home & School Association at no cost to you.

NO FRILLS CAMPAIGN - HALFWAY THERE!
We are almost halfway to our goal for the HSA's No Frills Campaign. This fundraising effort allows us to support activities such as Virtual Field Trips, Social Justice Committee activities, 8th Grade Move Up activities, and vulnerable students in need. ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE AND ELIGIBLE FOR CORPORATE MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS.

SciFest 2021 Presented Digitally
The MMS SciFest students are working hard on their virtual science projects and are excited to present them in January in our first Virtual Science Fair Presentation. Date TBA. We hope you will attend!

For more information, click here.

Meryl Vansickle, Health and Physical Education

Where I taught last: This is my first year teaching!
Why I decided to become a teacher: My grandmother was a teacher for almost 40 years before retiring and made such an impact on so many students. I knew I wanted to follow in her footsteps and have the same impact.
Favorite Book: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
Favorite Activity: Weightlifting
If I could interview anyone, it would be _______ because: Michelle Obama because she was so interested in health and encouraging people to exercise and live a healthy lifestyle.
My favorite thing about middle school is: It is a time of so much physical, educational and emotional growth.
A little bit more about me: I was previously a police officer and believe that it is never too late to make a change and reinvent yourself.
My best virtual learning tip for parents: Help your child/children to create a routine that they can stick to and follow each day.

Social Justice Committee 2021 Programming
The Social Justice Committee will host a series of discussions to be guided by Dr. Anica Camela Mulzac, a licensed clinical psychologist and an expert in human behavior and group dynamics. Dr. Anica combines her passion for race and diversity with years of clinical training, research, and experience to facilitate welcoming and supportive talks about racism, prejudice, and bias. Stay tuned for details.