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MMS HSA News Week 33

5/28/2017

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Hoping you're all having a great long holiday weekend! Here's what's happening...

SCHOOL CALENDAR: School is closed tomorrow Monday, May 29th. And there’s a 2-hour delay Tuesday, May 30th (MMS starts at 10:15am).

SPRING FACULTY APPRECIATION LUNCHEON: Your HSA is hosting the Spring faculty appreciation  luncheon on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7th and we need your help! Please click 
HERE for the Sign Up Genius. Thank you so much for your contributions!

BATTLE OF THE CLASSES COLLECTIONS: The final Battle of the Classes is coming soon and all month Student Council is collecting items that can earn your students spirit points for their grades. Please encourage your kids to bring in (1) canned and non-perishable goods (please check expiration dates!); (2) Box Tops; and (3) pennies. Food items are being collected in all first period classes and there are grade level bags in the main office. Box Tops should be sent in labeled bags/envelopes with grade level noted and can be given to team leaders or put in the main office. And pennies should be brought into school in a labeled bag and either brought to the lunchroom or to Ms. O’Sullivan’s mailbox. Thank you!

BEFORE THE TREES WAS STRANGE: Before the Trees Was Strange, a film about one man's story of love, family, racism, and forgiveness, will be screened on TUESDAY, MAY 30th in the Columbia High School Auditorium from 7pm - 9:30pm. The film will be introduced by Dr. John Ramos, Superintendent of Schools,  and will be followed by a “talk back” moderated by Budd Mishkin (NY1-TV) along with filmmaker Derek Burrows and historian Khalil Gibran Muhammad.

MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY CLINIC: The CHS Field Hockey team is holding a clinic for middle school students. No prior experience needed, just an interest in learning the game. Click 
HERE for more info on this terrific opportunity!

6th GRADE FIELD TRIP: The 6th graders are going to the Museum of Natural History on TUESDAY, JUNE 6th. The permission slip can be found 
HERE.

IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS: On WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7th at 7pm in the SOMS Little Theater, Licensed Psychotherapist Lauren Muriello will speak on the impact of social media on teens. For more info please click 
HERE.

ACHIEVE HONOR YOUR TEACHER AND STAFF TRIBUTE CAMPAIGN: Attention all 8th grade families -- The Achieve Foundation is conducting its Honor Your Teacher and Staff tribute campaign. Students and families are invited to write personal thank you notes to teachers and other staff members who have made a special impact on their learning experience. The money raised is directed to next year’s educator grants. Sending these cards is a great way for parents and students to express their appreciation at graduation or moving up time. Please check out the website 
http://achievefoundation.org/honor-your-teacher/ or click HERE for more info on this terrific program.

COUGAR MARCHING BAND REGISTRATION: Attention 8th grade families -- Registration for the 2017-18 Cougar Marching Band is open! Click 
HERE to register by June. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Bauer at pbauer@somsd.k12.nj.us.

ADULT SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMMING: The South Orange-Maplewood Adult School Children’s Summer Program runs from June 26-July 21 and offers more than 100 classes in creative arts, music, science, and sports. Students in first through ninth grades get to choose their own classes (there are five periods in a day) and the day can be as long or short as you like. This summer the program will be located at South Orange Middle School. Specialty classes range from coding and a musical theater camp to TV production and wizard camp—and nearly everything in between. Sports offerings include basketball, fencing, track, soccer, girls volleyball, and gymnastics. Call 973.378.7620 or visit 
somadultschool.org for more information.

Thanks, everyone. Hope you’re having a happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Kathleen Bailie & Alan Stephenson
your MMS HSA Co-Presidents

kbailie1@gmail.com
wunderdogny@aol.com


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Red Nose Day at MMS

5/23/2017

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Tomorrow! Wednesday, May 24th

MMS Student Council is promoting the Red Nose Day 
charitable initiative 
dedicated to ending childhood poverty.

 Please encourage your student to participate by contributing $1 (or more!)
to this worthwhile cause. Student Council will be selling red noses
on Wednesday morning outside of the auditorium.
Or have your students wear their own!
 For more information on this national fundraiser,
please visit their website here: https://rednoseday.org/
 Thank you so much for getting involved!
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MMS HSA News Week 31

5/14/2017

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Happy Mother’s Day! Hope you've all enjoyed the weekend. Here's what's going on ...

SCHOOL IN ACTION NIGHT: MMS School in Action Night is THURSDAY, MAY 18th at 7pm and you won’t want to miss it! Bring the whole family and come see the incredible showcase of our students’ talent and hard work. More info can be found HERE. Don’t forget it’s a 4-hour day -- 12:30pm dismissal and lunch is not served.

CHS INCOMING 9th GRADE ATHLETICS ORIENTATION: Attention all 8th grade families -- on TUESDAY, MAY 16th at 6:30pm come to the CHS cafeteria for a 9th grade athletics orientation. More info can be found HERE.

MMS GARDENING DAY: On SUNDAY, MAY 21st Ms. Silva and parent volunteers invite all MMS families to come help plant in our gardening beds. Save the date and be on the lookout this week for more specifics.

CHS PROM DONATION: CHS is accepting donations for prom (dresses, suits, jewelry, handbags, shoes, etc.) up until MONDAY, MAY 15th. Items can be left at the CHS front desk. It’s the perfect time for spring closet cleaning and all fun and fancy donations will be truly appreciated!


ACHIEVE HONOR YOUR TEACHER AND STAFF TRIBUTE CAMPAIGN: Attention all 8th grade families -- The Achieve Foundation is conducting its Honor Your Teacher and Staff tribute campaign. Students and families are invited to write personal thank you notes to teachers and other staff members who have made a special impact on their learning experience. The money raised is directed to next year’s educator grants. Sending these cards is a great way for parents and students to express their appreciation at graduation or moving up time. Please check out the website http://achievefoundation.org/honor-your-teacher/ or click HERE for more info on this terrific program.

COUGAR MARCHING BAND REGISTRATION: Attention 8th grade families -- Registration for the 2017-18 Cougar Marching Band is open! Click HERE to register by June. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Bauer at pbauer@somsd.k12.nj.us.

ADULT SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMMING: The South Orange-Maplewood Adult School Children’s Summer Program runs from June 26-July 21 and offers more than 100 classes in creative arts, music, science, and sports. Students in first through ninth grades get to choose their own classes (there are five periods in a day) and the day can be as long or short as you like. This summer the program will be located at South Orange Middle School. Specialty classes range from coding and a musical theater camp to TV production and wizard camp—and nearly everything in between. Sports offerings include basketball, fencing, track, soccer, girls volleyball, and gymnastics. Call 973.378.7620 or visit somadultschool.org for more information.

MMS SCHOOL STORE: Let’s keep spreading the love to the MMS School Store! The School Store Wish List is HERE. Or donate funds via Pay Pal HERE. Or drop off items you purchase in the Main Office. In addition to snacks and waters the School Store would love to have school supplies in its inventory. Please contact Ms. O’Sullivan at mosulliv@somsd.k12.nj.us to coordinate any deliveries or to ask questions. Thank you!

TISSUES NEEDED: It’s allergy season and Nurse Porter has put in a request for tissue boxes in all classrooms. If you’re willing to donate, please have your student deliver any boxes to their first period teachers. Thank you!

Have a great week, and see you Thursday at School in Action Night!

Kathleen Bailie & Alan Stephenson
your MMS HSA Co-Presidents

kbailie1@gmail.com    
wunderdogny@aol.com
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MMS Idol Singing Competition

5/11/2017

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The final round of the MMS Idol singing competition is this 
Friday, May 12, from 3:30pm to 5pm
in the MMS auditorium. 


Fifteen students will be participating and all are invited to come watch!

Tickets will be sold at the door for $5 each and all money goes to benefit Student Council. Any students who participated in earlier rounds of the competition will be offered discounted tickets (2 tickets for $3).


Please come out to support our kids and our school!
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MMS HSA News Week 30

5/7/2017

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Hey guys! A huge thank you to all of you who helped make Teacher Appreciation Week so special for everyone at MMS. Your appreciation was much-appreciated! How about that. ;)

Here’s what going on this week ...


TISSUES NEEDED: It’s allergy season and Nurse Porter has put in a request for tissue boxes in all classrooms. If you’re willing to donate, please have your student deliver any boxes to their first period teachers. Thank you!


CONCERTS THIS WEEK AT MMS: It’s a great week for the arts at MMS. Monday, May 8th is the orchestra concert, Tuesday, May 9th is the band concert, and Wednesday, May 10th is the choral concert. All events start at 7pm and take place in the MMS auditorium. Band members: please click HERE for info from Mr. Balas.

8th to 9th GRADE NIGHT AT CHS: Attention 8th grade families -- CHS is hosting a high school transition night on Thursday, May 11th. Please click HERE to read all the info from Principal Aaron.

6th GRADE FIELD TRIP: The 6th graders are going to the Museum of Natural History on Tuesday, June 6th. The permission slip is due tomorrow and can be found HERE.

YEARBOOK & WELL WISHERS DEADLINE EXTENDED: Ms. Hansen has informed us that the deadline to order Well Wishers and the MMS Yearbook has been extended to Saturday, May 13th. Please click HERE for info on the Yearbook and HERE for Well Wishers.

MERMER CONCERT TO BENEFIT MIDDLE SCHOOLS: This Saturday, May 13th at 8pm at Maplewood Crossfit (6 West Parker Avenue) Mermer will be holding a concert to benefit MMS & SOMS. Kegs and light snacks and music from college, all to benefit our kids. Click
HERE for the flyer.


Sunday, May 21st, 11:00-2:00pm: Your MMS-HSA and the MMS Gardening Club invite you to HELP MAKE OUR GARDEN GROW!  All friends & neighbors welcome, no gardening experience necessary.  Bring your family and your gardening tools to the MMS Garden on the front lawn and help us plant vegetables, flowers, trees, and in general continue to expand our MMS Garden.  THANK YOU to the Achieve Foundation, Ms. Silva and Cathy Rowe for creating our beautiful garden.  Lunch - Pizza and beverages - compliments of your MMS-HSA.  Rain date TBA.

CHS PROM DONATION: CHS is accepting donations for prom (dresses, suits, jewelry, handbags, shoes, etc.) up until Monday, May 15th. Items can be left at the CHS front desk. It’s the perfect time for spring closet cleaning and all fun and fancy donations will be truly appreciated!

On Saturday, May 13th from 2-3 PM the Library will host Ahmondylla Best--author, musician, teaching artist, and local Maplewood resident will present her new children's book "Mother-in-Law's Meal." 
Click HERE for more information.

Think that’s it for now. Thanks, everyone!

Kathleen Bailie & Alan Stephenson
your MMS HSA Co-Presidents

kbailie1@gmail.com    

wunderdogny@aol.com
  
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Volunteers Needed Tomorrow!

5/4/2017

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Tomorrow we end Teacher Appreciation Week
with a Cinco De Mayo Celebration for the Teachers
in the teachers lounge and we need your HELP!
• We need 5 volunteers ("bartenders")  to blend and make "Virgin Margaritas" for the teachers to help them relax in the lounge with their drinks and chips & dips.  

• We need three blenders.  Please email Karen: 
kharris.kingsley@gmail.com to make arrangements for drop off so that we do not have too many blenders.

Times slots to volunteer below:
11:00 - 12:30
12:30 - 2:00

Please respond only to 
kharris.kingsley@gmail.com or  vfrost3656@gmail.com if you can help with the Cinco De Mayo celebration. 

Once we have what we need, we will send out an email with updates and instructions!


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