MMS Week of Inclusivity

MMS Week of Inclusivity will be December 2nd - 6th. Please see the flyer below for daily activities.
Monday, December 2nd: “Kick Off” the week by wearing your favorite sports team
Tuesday, December 3rd: We All Belong (We are all MMS) Students write unique characteristic on hand cut out
Wednesday, December 4th: Create your own flag during Peer Connection, which represents you
Thursday, December 5th: What makes you a good friend? 1st period teachers hand out labels for students to wear for the whole day
Friday, December 6th: Culture Day Spirit day- wear your country’s colors, something that represents your culture, or something that represents your identity
Winter Choral Concert 12/16

Save the Date! The Winter Choral Concert is Monday, December 16 at 7:00pm.
The concert will feature:
6th Grade Chorus
7th and 8th Grade Full Chorus
7th and 8th Grade Select Chorus
*Uniform is SOLID BLACK BOTTOMS and SOLID WHITE TOP
**Chorus Members should report to MMS by 6:40pm
SEPAC SOMA: Inclusive Education

It's true — inclusion matters. Learn more about the laws, research and best practices in public schools that lead to inclusive learning communities where students with disabilities and learning differences are welcomed as classmates, valued as learners, and empowered to succeed. Presented by Michelle Gardner, Executive Director of the New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education.
Monday, December 17 @ 7:00pm
Learn more about the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC SOMA).
Questions? Email info@sepacsoma.org.
Spiritwear will be delivered THIS WEEK!

Spiritwear orders are IN! All spiritwear will be delivered to MMS and distributed to your student's homeroom by the end of this week. If you ordered the 'gift option', our spiritwear Co-Chairs will reach out for delivery/pickup options.
Questions? Email spiritwear@maplewooodmiddleschool.org
SEPAC SOMA: IEP BASICS

The November Community Meeting will focus on the Individualized Education Program (IEP) with a walk-thru led by Assistant Superintendent of Special Services Kathleen Gesumaria the Special Services Department. Learn more about the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC SOMA). Questions? Email info@sepacsoma.org.
Monday, November 18 @ 7:00pm
Virtual via Zoom (link soon!)
SOMA Shares Coat Drive

We are kicking off this year’s SOMA Shares Coat Drive!
Please reach out for drop-off locations or feel free to order from the Amazon Wishlist.
If you can use a coat, please email somashareseveryday@gmail.com
Have a coat to donate? We accept kids and adult sized teenage appropriate coats. No denim or wool. We also accept new hats and gloves.
MMS Newsletter 11/13

The November 13 MMS Newsletter can be found here: https://secure.smore.com/n/bh1yj
6th Grade Social is FRIDAY, 11/15

The 6th Grade Social is THIS Friday, November 15, 3 - 4:30pm in the MMS Cafeteria & Gym. The Theme is LUAU! Students can join in this FREE event provided by the HSA.
Please complete the MANDATORY PERMISSION SLIP HERE
Want to VOLUNTEER? View information and SIGN UP HERE
MMS Achieve Grant Winners

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MMS HSA Board Meeting 11/14

The November MMS HSA Board Meeting will Thursday, November 14 at 7:30pm. This will be a VIRTUAL Meeting via Google Meets. All are welcome to attend. Please send an email to info@maplewoodmiddleschool.org for login information.
