MMS HSA News - Week 32

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MMS HSA News - Week 32 MAPLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION Hello MMS families, As we enter week No. 4 of distance learning, our teachers are top of mind. They, like many of us, are working triple jobs -- parenting, home schooling and teaching our kids. Why not consider sending them a videogram or an email with a small note of appreciation?  I am sure they would love to hear how it's going for your students, how they are seeing the world and what they would like to learn more about.  On distance learning, a few useful resources to keep us organized follow: Teachers are offering office hours this week. Please see this compiled list for team office hours. Here is guidance for navigating Google Classroom which might be handy. There is now a page on the HSA website with information about distance learning. In terms of what to expect from now until June:  We will be canceling any trips planned for the rest of the term.  Our 8th Grade Coordinators are considering how to make this year special for students moving up to the high school next year. More details forthcoming. On a positive note, planning for the yearbook is still on with details on how to purchase in this newsletter. As planned, interviews for our Assistant Principal will start up again during the week of April 20th. Spring Break starts this Friday, April 10 and while many of you will continue to work (physically and remotely), we hope the week provides some time to  relax and restore during this unprecedented moment.  Stay strong, stay positive and let's continue to keep our Covid-19 numbers down by practicing social distancing. Veronica and Kelly  Distance Learning For more information on distance learning, please click here. School Lunch Service To Continue For students who receive free or reduced lunch, packed lunches will be distributed every school day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning on Wednesday, March 18 at: • Seth Boyden School • Maplewood Middle School • South Orange Middle School • Columbia High School Every School Day No one will be denied a meal. If your family needs additional food support … If you feel that you will need food support during our school closure, please let us know and we will arrange for a food delivery for your family. Call Karen Weiland at: 973-762-5600, X1850 or email at kweiland@somsd.k12.nj.us Please leave your name and phone number and we will contact you with details. Please speak slowly and clearly & please repeat your phone number twice. If you request food support we will share your contact information with a community volunteer who will make a food delivery to your home.   8TH GRADE FAMILIES ... Yearbooks will be distributed and the deadline to order - April 15 -- is coming up quickly. If you did not get a well wisher ad in and would like one, I am sure they will make accommodations for you. As always. no student will be denied a yearbook due to lack of funds. Please reach out to Ms. Gronau at dgronau@somsd.k12.nj.us. 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. To order online, click here. Our school code is 6667. Join The MMS HSA YouthNet HSA News Submission Form No Frills Fundraiser MMS Makerspace Team Sites

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