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MMS HSA News - Week 5

9/30/2019

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MMS HSA News - Week 5
MAPLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
MMS Families - Welcome to week 5 and October!

This is a short week, remember that school is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Shana Tova to all of the MMS students and families who celebrate Rosh Hashanah!

Last week, your HSA met to talk about the plans for this year. Lots of exciting activities are being set so don’t forget to keep an eye out through the newsletter as well as the HSA calendar.

Activities & Events this Week
  • Monday & Tuesday (Sept. 30 & Oct. 1): SCHOOL CLOSED in observance of Rosh Hashanah 
  • Thursday, Oct. 3: 6th Grade "Welcome Canteen" aka "Social" 
  • Thursday, Oct. 3: Talking to Your Kids About Race, South Orange Middle School library, 7:30 p.m.

Activities & Events Next Week
  • Wednesday, Oct. 9: SCHOOL CLOSED in observance of Yom Kippur

Have a great week!
Veronica and Kelly
School Closed 
School is closed today and tomorrow (Sept. 30 and Oct. 1) for observance of Rosh Hashanah. School will also be closed Wednesday, Oct. 9 for Yom Kippur.
Who Does What - The Superintendent
The superintendent is much like a CEO - and is the face of their district.  They are most responsible for the successes of a district and as we know are most assuredly responsible when there are failures. Read more ... 
Audition for the MMS Musical
Sign up for audtions for the MMS Musical. This year, the show will be 13! We need all kinds of talent -- singers, painters, set builders - to make this show a success. You can find more information at the MMS Musical website.
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 permission form here:  http://www.mmshsa.org/6th-grade-social.html 

Payment and permission slips will also be accepted during 6th grade lunch on Friday, Sept. 27; Wednesday, Oct. 2; and Thursday, Oct. 3.


Parent Volunteers
We are also in need of parent volunteers for this event. Sign up here.
Library Volunteers Luncheon
Come join us for some light refreshments as we discuss the short- and long-term plans for the MMS Library. There will be two meetings - Thursday, Oct. 3 and Thursday, Oct. 10. Both begin at 11 a.m. in the library. Click here for the flyer.
 
SEPAC Meeting
The first Special Education Advisory Committee meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the BOE Building, 525 Academy St., Maplewood. SEPAC provides parents with tools to be more effective advocates for their children with special educational needs.
HSA Meeting
The second HSA meeting of the school year will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the MMS Library.
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 ... 
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 



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