MMS HSA News - Week 3

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MMS HSA News - Week 3 MAPLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION Welcome to the third week of school! This week we have Back to School Night on Thursday with doors opening at 6:35 p.m. and classroom visits starting at 7:10 p.m. We will need a few parent volunteers to help out with the MMS HSA table - a Sign-up Genius will go out shortly. Also, we are helping out MMS with Assistant Principal interviews this week. The hope is to bring on a new AP by Thanksgiving! Finally, we have a special note in this week's newsletter on who does what in our public school to help you navigate the system.  Hope to see you on Thursday! Veronica and Kelly MMS HSA Co-Presidents 2019-2020 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.  Achieve Newstead 5K Come join your friends and neighbors on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Achieve Newstead 5K and Fun Run. Warm up exercises will be conducted for all by presenting sponsor D&I Fitness.  Register at achievefoundation.org. 6th Grade Social Sixth graders, join us at the 6th Grade Social on Thursday, Oct. 3. There will be a live DJ, games, dancing and snacks. Your $5 admission fee includes a drink and pizza/snack.  Please fill out a paper or online permission form here.  Who Does What: The School Board This is the first in a series of brief newsletter entries focusing on who does what in public schools. We will explain the distinct functions of school boards, board members, superintendents and others in the district. The school board consists of people who live in our community and are selected by the community; they’re our neighbors, are non-partisan and receive no pay for their service. Read more ...   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 ... 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.