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MMS HSA News - Week 26

2/24/2020

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MMS HSA News - Week 26
MAPLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
MMS Families!

It's hard to believe this is the last week in February! And with the end of the month comes: 13! The Musical! Our directors have been working tirelessly to get our students ready! If you have not yet purchased tickets, there are still a few left. For students in the musical, practice will end pretty late this week. Further direction has been provided directly to cast and crew members by musical directors. Please reach out to mmsmusical@gmail.com with any questions.

The last few weeks have been quite busy with fundraising. Trivia Night raised ~$17,000 and another $1,000 was raised during the Winter Concerts earlier this month. We appreciate your generosity! These funds expand access to class assemblies, school trips and other programming for all. We are also happy to report that the school elevator is finally fixed. This will be helpful in bringing supplies up to the second floor of the building and will allow access for students who need some support moving from floor to floor. We appreciate your advocacy in ensuring the district is aware of our school needs!

We cannot thank all of the volunteers enough for all the tireless work they put into making our Trivia Night a smashing success. A special shoutout to Meredith Lambert!  Because of her and her awesome team of volunteers, we were able to reach our fundraising goal.  This well-organized event continues to receive so much positive feedback.  

Don't forget to say "thank you" in person to all of the local businesses that donated food to the event, including: 
  • Coda
  • Sabatino's 
  • Roman Gourmet
  • Bill & Harry's 
  • Tandoori Chef II
  • Firehouse Subs 
  • Maplewood Pizza 
  • The Able Baker
  • Palmer's Sweetery
  • Freetown Kitchen 
  • Pickett's Village Bar & Restaurant  
Finally, our rescheduled HSA meeting is this Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the MMS Library. Let us know if there are burning issues that require action by your HSA!

Veronica and Kelly
Author Event at Maplewood Library
On Thursday, Feb. 27 at 4 p.m., author Marina Budhos will emcee an event for parents and kids ages 8 and up at the main branch of the library. The Long Ride is set in the 1970s, and depicts three mixed race girls who are part of a controversial busing plan. It deals with issues of identity and integration and is a great conversation starter for kids in grades 4 and up.
Dental Health Month
MMS continues to support FeedSoMany, the local South Orange-Maplewood neighborhood Facebook group that collects food for our local food pantries!

February is Dental Health Month so we will be collecting full sized toothpaste and individual toothbrushes. Your students can drop donations in the blue bin next to the security desk.

Thanks for your generosity!
Mardi Gras With The Achieve Foundation 
Please join us Friday, Feb. 28 for a New Orleans-style celebration to kick off Achieve's annual Nights of 100 Dinners fundraiser. Special thanks to Marc Bromfeld and Edrington for sponsoring Mardi Gras 2020 and enabling us to keep ticket prices so low!

Only $25 gets you dinner, dancing, live music, and one drink ticket! Buy your ticket now.  
HSA Meeting
The February HSA meeting was postponed. It will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the MMS Library.  
SEPAC Meeting
The next SEPAC meeting will be Wednesday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the District Meeting Room at 525 Academy St. in Maplewood. The meeting will focus on out-of-district placements.
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 25

2/18/2020

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MMS HSA News - Week 25
MAPLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
Welcome back!

Presidents' Day means another short week but it's also time for Trivia Night! There are still a few tickets available. 

Did you know?
You may not know but Trivia Night is the HSA’s annual fundraiser. The HSA is not a fundraising organization; there are other organizations in our community that exist primarily for the purpose of raising funds for the needs of students. But, we still require funds to carry on our programs.  At the beginning of the school year, the HSA sets forth its programs and projects for the year. The fundraising committee then works on raising the difference between the beginning year’s balance and the proposed expenditures.  The money raised by Trivia Night goes directly back to the HSA, which then funds programs and grants for teachers, staff and students, including offsetting costs for field trips and paying for special programming (like cultural arts). All of us at MMS work hard to ensure that the programs are open to all students, regardless of ability to pay, and fundraising events like Trivia Night help make that possible. (And, just an FYI, if you or anyone else would like to make a smaller donation instead of attending the fundraiser, you can do that on the Trivia Night website).  

Other events happening this week are: 
  • HSA meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m., MMS Library. On the agenda is our budget for next year and updates on upcoming events, including a potential read-a-thon.
  • SEPAC meeting, Thursday, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m.,Central Office District Meeting Room, 525 Academy St.  Get SMART! (IEP goals, that is). Target audience: anyone who wants their children’s IEP goals to be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-oriented and Time-bound.
Have a great week!
Veronica & Kelly
Trivia Night Volunteers Needed
As you know, Trivia Night, MMS’s biggest fundraiser of the year, is Friday, Feb 21. We are looking for volunteers to help with setup, on site during the event and with breakdown after the event. Sign up here.
President's Day Holiday
School is closed Monday, Feb. 17 for President's Day. Enjoy the long weekend!
Were you too busy shopping for your valentine that you missed the 2/14 deadline to assist with the Student Council Black History Month Project at WORDS?

DO NOT FRET! You can still help!

1) You can pick up a book from the list below at WORDS - or any other bookstore -  and drop it at MMS no later than Wednesday, Feb. 19 - ATTN "O'Sullivan - Student Council Book Project".
2) You can use the Amazon list and it will be delivered to MMS for you.

Thank you for all of your support (and to WORDS) for making the Student Council Black History Month Book Project a SUCCESS!
Author Event at Maplewood Library
On Thursday, Feb. 27 at 4 p.m., author Marina Budhos will emcee an event for parents and kids ages 8 and up at the main branch of the library. The Long Ride is set in the 1970s, and depicts three mixed race girls who are part of a controversial busing plan. It deals with issues of identity and integration and is a great conversation starter for kids in grades 4 and up.
MMS Musical Front Row Seat Raffle
Congratulations to Laura Porter, Samantha Cranko and Trenesa Danuser, winners of the MMS Musical Front Row Seat Raffle. Along with four seats, the winners received a gift bag with a show poster and T-shirt, snacks, passes to the Maplewood Movie Theater and hand soap from Good Bottle Refillery. Thanks to all you who supported the fundraising efforts.
Dental Health Month
MMS continues to support FeedSoMany, the local South Orange-Maplewood neighborhood Facebook group that collects food for our local food pantries!

February is Dental Health Month so we will be collecting full sized toothpaste and individual toothbrushes. Your students can drop donations in the blue bin next to the security desk.

Thanks for your generosity!
Mardi Gras With The Achieve Foundation 
Please join us Friday, Feb. 28 for a New Orleans-style celebration to kick off Achieve's annual Nights of 100 Dinners fundraiser. Special thanks to Marc Bromfeld and Edrington for sponsoring Mardi Gras 2020 and enabling us to keep ticket prices so low!

Only $25 gets you dinner, dancing, live music, and one drink ticket! Buy your ticket now.  
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.
SEPAC Meeting
The next SEPAC meeting will be Thursday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the District Meeting Room at 525 Academy St. in Maplewood. The meeting will focus on IEP goals and will be interactive so bring your child's IEP goals with you!
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 24

2/10/2020

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MMS HSA News - Week 24
MAPLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
MMS Families,

This week is a short one with lots to do - especially for our 8th grade students! 

This Tuesday is the annual 8th grade MMS/SOMS Mixer at Columbia High School. Please ensure your student has filled out their permission slip (details below) if they are attending. On Thursday, Feb. 13 all students are invited to cheer on the 8th Grade Table Tennis Finalist. Snacks and drinks will be sold for $1 each - all proceeds will benefit our 8th grade. 

We are getting closer to Trivia Night on Friday, Feb 21. A few tickets are still available. See below for details. 

Finally, there is no school on Friday, Feb. 14 or Monday, Feb. 16. Hope you enjoy your long Valentine's Day weekend!

Veronica and Kelly
Student Council Book Project - Please Help!
We are looking for donations of books we can sell at the Student Council Store for Black History Month.

Through Friday, Feb. 14, a wishlist will be at the front desk of WORDS bookstore in Maplewood, along with a special window display. Families are encouraged to purchase a book title from the list for donation to the School Store. The books can then be purchased with Cougar Cash at the store from Feb. 19 through Feb. 28.

Our Black History Month theme is “Telling Our Stories” - what better way to promote the reading of Black authors and characters, and reflect on the rich traditions that have helped shape our world.
SAVE THE DATE!!
MMS 7th ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT!
Friday, February 21 @ The Woodland
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tickets: $70 and include more fun than you can imagine with a fierce trivia competition and plenty of food!

1 drink ticket included. You are also welcome to bring your own or buy wine and 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.
Last Chance for 8th Grade Mixer!

The deadline for students to sign up for the 8th grade mixer is lunchtime on Monday, Feb. 10. Click here for the permission slip. This is a chance for MMS 8th graders to hang out with their SOMS counterparts before they all meet up at Columbia High School next fall. Permission slips can be turned in to homeroom teachers or dropped in main office. NO PERMISSION SLIPS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE EVENT SO DON'T WAIT.

Snack and drink donations are also needed to make this a fun event for the Class of 2024. Sign up here. 
Dental Health Month
MMS continues to support FeedSoMany, the local South Orange-Maplewood neighborhood Facebook group that collects food for our local food pantries!

February is Dental Health Month so we will be collecting full sized toothpaste and individual toothbrushes. Your students can drop donations in the blue bin next to the security desk.

Thanks for your generosity!
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.  
President's Day Holiday
School is closed Friday, Feb. 14 and Monday, Feb. 17 for President's Day. Enjoy the long weekend!
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 23

2/3/2020

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MMS HSA News - Week 23
MAPLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
February is here and brings with it a very packed month! This week alone there are four activities including school assemblies organized by our wonderful Cultural and Fine Arts HSA teams as well the Winter Band and Orchestra Concerts. Here are the dates:
  • School Assembly - From Jazz to Hip Hop: Featuring the Mark Gross Quartet and DJ Mike for the 6th and 8th grades on Monday, Feb. 3.
  • Winter Orchestra Concert - Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m.  
  • School Assembly - Women and the Word: A Poetic Herstory for the 7th grade on Thursday, Feb. 6.
  •  Winter Band Concert - Thursday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m.
This week is also School Counselor Appreciation Week. Did you know that our school only has two counselors for ~830 students? Last week our MMS Student Council advocated for another counselor before the SOMSD Board of Education. While no decisions have been made, we are proud of our students for showing up! Also, be sure to remind your students to wish our School Counselors a great week!

A few additional reminders:
  • Half Day on Tuesday, Feb. 4 for Staff Professional Development! 
  • The school is hosting Black Lives Matters Week in Action in honor of Black History Month. 
  • 13! The Musical is at the end of the month - don't forget to get your tickets. 
  • Trivia Night, on Friday, Feb 21, is quickly selling out - get your tickets here.
Have a great week!
Veronica and Kelly
Student Council Book Project - Please Help!
We are looking for donations of books we can sell at the Student Council Store for Black History Month.

From Monday, Feb. 5 through Friday, Feb. 14, a wishlist will be at the front desk of WORDS bookstore in Maplewood, along with a special window display. Families are encouraged to purchase a book title from the list for donation to the School Store. The books can then be purchased with Cougar Cash at the store from Feb. 19 through Feb. 28.

Our Black History Month theme is “Telling Our Stories” - what better way to promote the reading of Black authors and characters, and reflect on the rich traditions that have helped shape our world.
SAVE THE DATE!!
MMS 7th ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT!
Friday, February 21 @ The Woodland
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tickets: $70 and include more fun than you can imagine with a fierce trivia competition and plenty of food!

1 drink ticket included. You are also welcome to bring your own or buy wine and 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.
8th Grade Mixer 

The deadline for students to sign up for the 8th grade mixer is Friday, Feb. 7. Click here for the permission slip. This is a chance for MMS 8th graders to hang out with their SOMS counterparts before they all meet up at Columbia High School next fall. Permission slips will be collected during lunch the week before the mixer.

Snack and drink donations are also needed to make this a fun event for the Class of 2024. Sign up here. 
Winter Concerts
Two concerts are happening this week both in the MMS auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. Note that performers should arrive at 6:30 p.m. in standard concert attire.
  • Orchestra: Tuesday, Feb. 4
  • Band: Thursday, Feb. 6
6th Grade Rewards Activity
Our generous 6th Grade teachers are organizing a Q2 REWARDS ACTIVITY for Friday, Feb. 7 after lunch. They are planning a "Cineplex Movie" activity and have asked for snack donations. You can help reward our kids for a successful first half of the year! Click here for the SignUpGenius.
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.  
President's Day Holiday
School is closed Friday, Feb. 14 and Monday, Feb. 17 for President's Day. Enjoy the long weekend!
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. 
Join The MMS HSA
YouthNet
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No Frills Fundraiser
MMS Makerspace
Team Sites






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