MMS HSA News Week 40

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MMS HSA News - Week 40 MAPLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION MMS Families, Our nation is quite literally under fire. Perhaps you feel powerless over these larger issues, perhaps you are tired or paralyzed by grief and anger. Setting aside our own personal feelings, our students are watching. And what they see are people, many close to their age, protesting. And they are asking questions that may impact their views for many year to come. Amid COVID-19, let us acknowledge the many injustices that have led us to this week, and let us ask the hard questions to those in positions to do something, big or small. Here are a few useful resources being discussed over social media: Teaching about race, racism and police violence: Resources for educators and parents by Valerie Strauss | The Washington Post (July 11, 2016) “America’s Racial Contract Is Killing Us” by Adam Serwer | Atlantic (May 8, 2020)     How you can be an ally in the fight for racial justice on idea.TED.com   Community Coalition on Race and information on Implicit Bias   In terms of this week, take a look at Superintendent Taylor's wrap up for last week   For those with incoming 6th graders, Welcome to Middle School is scheduled for June 9th @ 7:30 pm. (virtually) For more information visit: https://bit.ly/3d0v64S Stay safe, Veronica and Kelly    T-shirts and signs have been ordered for all 8th grade students.  We ordered a variety of sizes to accommodate those who did not complete the Google form indicating a specific size.  If you did NOT submit a form, please email your child's name and home address for delivery purposes.  If you have not done so already, please consider making a $5 donation to offset some expenses.  Stay tuned for additional details on other year-end activities. Welcome to Middle School! On Tuesday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m., MMS will hold a virtual Welcome to Middle School event for incoming 6th grade families. Click here to connect to the WebEx. Meet our new assistant principals and other school staff as we share with you what to expect for 6th grade! Cougar Tutors Cougar Tutors is a math tutoring service started and run by CHS students. We offer affordable remote tutoring sessions over Zoom or FaceTime. We tutor students in all subjects through pre-calc. To learn more or book a session visit www.cougartutors.com or contact Mac Krause. Free Emergency Childcare at the Y! The Y is offering free emergency childcare for all essential workers at the East Orange and Livingston branches.For more information or to register, click here.  Distance Learning For more information on distance learning, please click here. New Update! Food Support Now Available For All District Students SOMSD Food Service will now provide meals to any district students and siblings under the age of 18, including the District’s out-of-district placements, and those attending charter schools regardless of eligibility status. 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 • Columbia High School   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.   Join The MMS HSA YouthNet HSA News Submission Form No Frills Fundraiser MMS Makerspace Team Sites

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