FIRST DAY INFO
FIRST DAY INFO!
The first day of school is Tuesday, September 2.
Ms. Gronau, Mr. Brown and Mr. Kassalow will be outside waiting with students beginning at 8:00am ready to welcome you to a great school year!
Where to report:
Doors open at 8:12am.
6th graders report to the Baker Street side of the building across from the Maplewood Library. All 6th graders will be escorted to the auditorium upon their arrival.
7th graders report to the Maple Ave side in the courtyard area.
8th graders report to the front of the building on Burnet St.
If you don’t know your period 1 class, ask an adult. Adults in the building know where to send you to period 1 if you don’t! If you are brand new to MMS and don’t know where to go, report to the auditorium.
Schedules
All students will receive a printout of their schedule in their period 1 class.
Chromebooks
Middle school students will not begin their year with chromebooks. In the coming days, look for updates and information for our district Instructional Technology office about chromebooks distribution for middle school students which has not yet begun.
Food service
There is lunch and breakfast service beginning on the first day of school. The cafeteria opens for breakfast program at 7:30am. Report to the Maple Ave side of the building to enter the cafeteria.
Let’s get ready to live out our vision statement for the year–”Every Student. Every Voice. Every Day.”
–Ms. Gronau
dgronau@somsd.k12.nj.us
WANTED: First Day Cheerleaders!
ATTENTION PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS!
Join us on the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL as we CHEER ON OUR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS!
The HSA will have a limited amount of swag (pom poms, signs, cowbells) but feel free to BYO! See below for entrances for 6th, 7th and 8th graders!
Doors open around 8:10am! Staff will meet students starting at 8:00am.
MMS Traffic Pattern
ATTENTION PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS!
Join us on the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL as we CHEER ON OUR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS!
The HSA will have a limited amount of swag (pom poms, signs, cowbells) but feel free to BYO! See below for entrances for 6th, 7th and 8th graders!
Doors open around 8:10am! Staff will meet students starting at 8:00am.
Save the Date: MMS Back To School Night is 9/17
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Food Services Information
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MMS HSA Tissue Drive
Help the MMS HSA give our MMS staff and students a healthy start to the school year!
Tissues are one of the MOST REQUESTED items by teachers! Donate a box by dropping off in the bins on the front lawn of MMS.
Don’t have time to shop? DONATE $5 and we’ll do the legwork!
https://mmshsa.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/1565
MMS HSA Welcome Back Staff Luncheon 9/5
Help the MMS HSA give our MMS staff and students a healthy start to the school year!
Tissues are one of the MOST REQUESTED items by teachers! Donate a box by dropping off in the bins on the front lawn of MMS.
Don’t have time to shop? DONATE $5 and we’ll do the legwork!
https://mmshsa.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/1565
Subscribe to our HSA Newsletter and join the MMS HSA Facebook Groups!
Welcome to MMS!
Make sure to subscribe to our weekly HSA Newsletter to keep up to date on all events, dates and happenings! Register/Subscribe Here
If you haven't yet (and want to!) join the
MMS Families Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1G3gAjWsFd/
Also join our grade level Facebook groups
6th Grade https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16c5e1bVF7/
7th Grade https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16zGECoehE/
8th Grade https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FmgB99mm6/
MMS HSA Tissue Drive [copy]
Help the MMS HSA give our MMS staff and students a healthy start to the school year!
Tissues are one of the MOST REQUESTED items by teachers! Donate a box by dropping off in the bins on the front lawn of MMS.
Don’t have time to shop? DONATE $5 and we’ll do the legwork!
https://mmshsa.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/1565
2025-26 Welcome Letter
Please find our MMS Family Welcome Letter.August 25, 2025 .pdf. We can't wait to welcome you back to MMS next Tuesday, September 2, 2025!
- Our summer program students have come up with a few choices for our school vision statement to set the tone for our school year. Vote on your favorite here! We will share the top choice this Thursday!
- We look forward to a celebratory first day of school. Link here: Request your favorite songs for our Back to School playlist!
- Please check email between now and the start of the school year. We will continue to share information with you about Back to School.
- Fill out your free and reduced lunch application here! https://www.somsdk12.org/district/foodservices/free-reduced-lunch-application
Please reach out if you have any questions about our first days of school. We are here to help set you up for a great school year!
--Dara Gronau
dgronau@somsd.k12.nj.us
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Upcoming dates to know
August 28-SOMSD BOE meeting
August 29-SOMSD Closed
September 1-SOMSD Closed (Labor Day)
September 2-First day of school for all students
September 17-MMS Back to School Night (12:30pm dismissal day for MMS students)
September 23-SOMSD closed (Rosh Hashana)
September 24-SOMSD closed (Rosh Hashana)
October 2-SOMSD closed (Yom Kippur)
October 9-Q1 Progress Reports Live in PowerSchool
October 14-4 hour day for all SOMSD students (PD day for staff)
Upcoming Dates to Know
