THANK YOU to all of our MMS HSA Board Members, Event Co-Chairs, Volunteers, Donors and Participants! You helped to make a wonderful, fun-filled year for our MMS students, staff and community! Have a great summer! Liz Gordon & Erika Malgieri, HSA Co-Presidents

Want to Get Involved for 2025-26? Email president@maplewoodmiddleschool.org

Here's what we did this school year!

Staff Support

Welcome Back Luncheon

Tissue Hand Sanitizer Drive

Post BTSN Breakfast

ISTEP Coffee Cart 

Holiday Luncheon

Asst. Principal Appreciation

Admin Assistant Appreciation

Nurse Appreciation

Principal Appreciation

Paraprofessional Day- Breakfast

Pinnies for Staff/Student Basketball Game

Printer for Art Teachers

Dance Performance costumes, props

Alcohol Simulation Goggles for Health Classes

Career Day Sign for Guidance Dept

Staff Appreciation Week -tshirts for all staff, supplies, lunch, snacks

Community Building/Families

BTSN presentation

Awkward Middle School Dance

Springfest

Spiritwear Sales

Weekly Newsletter

Updated Website

FB pages/groups

Donations to YouthNet, CHS Scholarship Foundation

Fundraisers

Walkathon

Trivia Night

Silent Auction

Annual Appeal/Sponsorships

8th Grade Roman Gourmet

Spiritwear

Support Students

First Day Cheerleaders

Planners for students

Grade level Ice Cream Socials

Assemblies- BMX assembly, Prismatic Black History Laser Show, Planetarium, Kofago Dance Ensemble

Yoga Residencies

Double Dutch After School Program

Grade Level After School Socials

Snacks for grade level Field Days

Downpayments on Field Trips

Poster boards for MLK Peace March

Week of Respect Supplies

Collect & Provide Winter Coats, Collect & Provide Free Books 

6th Grade Lip Sync Contest Prizes

Saturday Academy Snacks

Accompanist for Winter/Spring Choral Concert

8th Grade SOMS/MMS Mixer

7th Grade Poetry Grammy Trophies

7th Grade Talent Show Prizes

7th Grade Bracelet and Drawstring Bag Activity

7th Grade March Madness Prizes

7th Grade Glopconn prizes

Spiritwear Donation for Battle of the Classes

8th Grade T-shirts

8th Grade Graduation Signs

8th Grade Dinner Dance

8th Grade Moving Up Celebration

Yearbooks for all 8th Graders 

During the summer, K-8 students have the opportunity to keep their math skills sharp with optional at-home practice for academic enrichment. Summer Math Packets    https://www.ixl.com/signin/somsd

Please see the information on the Summer Assignments & Reading List webpage for details. Additional summer resources, including reading lists, summer assignments, and extended school year information, are available at somsdk12.org/summer.  
 

In addition to live streaming the meeting using the Youtube link, community members can view/participate in district BOE meetings by using Webex. Please use the information below to connect via Webex.

Board of Education Meeting - Public Session
Date / Time: June 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Webex Link: Click Here
Event Number: 2344 595 6688
Event Password: Orange20Maple (67264320 from phones)
Telephone Number: 408-418-9388

Hearings of Individuals and Delegations / Public Speaks - Audio Comment

Community members can sign up to provide audio comments to the Board of Education. Audio comments can be provided by connecting to the district's Webex platform during a scheduled Board of Education meeting.

Step 1 - Install Webex on your device

• Install Webex for Windows and Apple computers (Webex Meetings).
• Install Webex for Apple iOS devices.
• Install Webex for Android devices.

Step 2 - Submit a Request To Speak 

Submit a request to speak during the public comment section of BOE meeting by completing the following form:

June 26, 2025 - Public Session Comment Signup For Webex (Click Here)

Step 3 - Connect To The BOE Meeting

Connect to the BOE Meeting using the information below:

Board of Education Meeting - Public Session
Date / Time: June 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Webex Link: Click Here
Event Number: 2344 595 6688
Event Password: Orange20Maple (67264320 from phones)
Telephone Number: 408-418-9388

Step 4 - Provide your audio comment

During your turn to speak, your microphone will be unmuted. Please speak clearly into the microphone/headset. After your time for public speaks has passed, your microphone will be muted.

8th grade caregiver letter.MMS Moving Up 2025.pdf 

Dear MMS Class of 2025 Families,

We are excited to celebrate the class of 2025 at 9:00am on June 19, 2025 in the MMS gymnasium.  It promises to be a joyous and celebratory event!  Students must arrive by 8:30am. 

Important Information

• Tickets: Each student will receive 3 tickets.  We are unable to issue additional tickets for families.   Tickets will be handed out in school for students at the end of Moving Up Ceremony rehearsal on June 18, 2025.  

• Attire:  Students are encouraged to dress neatly/professionally but to consider the possibility of very warm weather.  Short sleeve collared shirts, polos, slacks, dresses, dress shoes, blouses and skirts are encouraged for our children.  Ties and blazers are not required.  Jeans are discouraged.   Please reach out to Mr. White at nwhite@somsd.k12.nj.us  if you need assistance with attire. 

• Arrival time:  We will allow guests entrance beginning at 8:30am.

• Refreshments:  The MMS HSA will sponsor refreshments on the MMS front lawn after the ceremony.

• Moving Up Rehearsal:  We will practice on June 17 and 18 during school hours. All students must attend.

• Should you have any questions, please contact the following people: 

Louis Brown, 8th grade Assistant Principal lbrown@somsd.k12.nj.us 
Nicholas White, 8th grade Counselor nwhite@somsd.k12.nj.us 

As in year’s past, the ceremony will be live streamed on YouTube. Find the link here and share with your loved ones!

https://www.somsdk12.org/calendar/webinars

We look forward to our final week as we close out a memorable 2024-2025 school year.  A few notes and reminders:

• Find the June 13 MMS Newsletter link here:  https://secure.smore.com/n/7g305
• Battle of the Classes is tomorrow!  
  • 6th graders wear WHITE 
  • 7th graders wear BLACK       
  • 8th graders wear RED
• 8th graders will turn in their chrome books and chargers in Tuesday, June 17.  6th and 7th graders will turn in their chrome books and chargers on Wednesday, June 18.  Keep your chrome book only if you are participating in a district summer program.
• Join us for the live stream of the MMS 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony using this link this Thursday, June 19 at 9:00am.  Link here:  https://www.somsdk12.org/calendar/webinars
• We will recognize Juneteenth at MMS all week long highlighting the history of Juneteenth and celebrating Black joy and liberation.  Celebrate with us!

 --Ms. Gronau dgronau@somsd.k12.nj.us

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Upcoming Dates to Know

June 16-Battle of the Classes

June 16-8th grade yearbook signing

June 17-7th Grade Poetry Grammys

June 17-8th grade Chrome book collection

June 17-8th grade Dinner Dance

June 18-6th and 7th grade Chrome book collection

June 18-7th Grade Talent Show

June 17-19 12:30 dismissal days

June 17-8th grade dinner Dance 7pm

June 17-18-Mandatory Moving Up Ceremony rehearsals 8th grade

June 19-8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony 9am

June 20-Juneteenth observed (SOMSD Closed)

June 20-Report Cards live in PowerSchool

8th Grade Yard Signs are in! Remind your 8th Grader to pick them up on Monday, June 9! HSA members will be at the front of school afterschool on Monday, June 9.

If you are unable to pick up at this time, signs will be available in the Main Office. 

Please see the MMS 2025-2026 Supply List

If you ordered in the Spring MMS Spiritwear sale, items will be delivered to MMS THIS WEEK! 

Questions? Email spiritwear@maplewoodmiddleschool.org

Wanna be in the "room" where it happens? Interested in brainstorming and planning events? Do you have ideas? JOIN the MMS HSA! 

There are many positions available for the 2025-26 school year with varying time commitments! Training and support provided! Grab a friend and join us! Complete the Interest Form. 

Currently seeking:

Co-President

Events Chair/co-chair (Parent Night Out, Springfest)

Fundraising Co-chair (Walkathon, Trivia Night)

Sunshine Co-chairs (Welcome Back Lunch, Appreciation days, Staff Appreciation Week)

6th Grade Coordinator(s)

8th Grade Coordinator(s)

Questions? Email president@maplewoodmiddleschool.org