There's Still Time to Register for the 3 remaining sessions!

 

The Family Diversity and Inclusion Discussion Group has begun. There's still time to sign up for the remaining discussion groups. NOTE that Session 2 has a new date, Sunday, April 21. 

 

Registration is now $30

 

What actions can we take as parents, educators and community members to ensure our society is one where all of our children thrive? 

 

Join this discussion group moderated by The Virtues Collective and based on the book Caste and the film Origin to find out.

 

REGISTER HERE Limited seats are available.

 

For more details about individual sessions, click here.

To view the flyer, click here

 

Questions? Email myani.lawson@maplewoodmiddleschool.org

 

The SOMS/MMS 8th Grade Mixer is Thursday, April 18 from 4-6pm in the CHS Cafeteria. Volunteers Are Needed to set-up, chaperone and clean up! 

 

Sign Up here to help! 

 

ALL GRADE LEVELS WELCOME TO VOLUNTEER! Get a sneak peek into your future 8th graders' activities! 

 

The April HSA Board Meeting will take place virtually Tuesday, April 16 at 7:30pm. All are welcome to attend. 

 

Please email info@maplewoodmiddleschool.org for Google Meets link. 

Have you ordered your 2024 Yearbook? Visit yearbookordercenter.com and use school code 6667.  

 

Yearbooks are $25 each and the deadline to order is April 15.

 

8th Grade Families ONLY:

The MMS HSA has purchased yearbooks in bulk at the discounted price of $20. Please ORDER FROM THE HSA (and NOT the Yearbook Company) 

Our Goal is for EVERY 8th GRADER to have a yearbook! No one will be excluded due to financial hardship. If you require assistance, please select the custom pricing option to contribute what amount you are able, if any. 

Questions? Contact 8thgrade@maplewoodmiddleschool.org

 

Help the MMS Springfest Committee prep the spaces for Springfest.

 

Pull weeds, rake leaves and prep spaces. Bring the whole family.  Sign Up to Volunteer Here 

 

Questions? Email springfest@maplewoodmiddleschool.org

 

REMINDER: SOMSD is CLOSED on Wednesday, April 10 in observance of Eid al-Fitr. 

Celebrate and learn more about neurodiversity through this family-friendly reading and book signing event with autistic author and advocate Tiffany Hammond. Tiffany is the author of A Day With No Words, which invites readers into the life of an Autism Family who communicates just as the child does, without spoken language. Get to know Tiffany at Fidgets and Fries.

 

► Register for this FREE event

Monday, April 15 @ 7:00pm

 

◉ The Baird Recreation Center
5 Mead St, South Orange

YouthNet is actively seeking new board members! Get involved with programming for SOMA tweens and teens in a low-pressure, casual commitment setting.

 

Please visit our website for more information and to complete an application https://somayouthnet.org/join-our-board.

Announcing the very first SEPAC SOMA Resource Fair, featuring local therapists, groups and organizations in the South Orange-Maplewood area who provide inclusive opportunities and services to individuals with disabilities. All ages welcome!

 

More info soon! Learn more about the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC SOMA). 

 

Questions? Email info@sepacsoma.org. 

 

Saturday, May 4 @ 3:00-5:00pm

Columbia High School Cafeteria

 

The 6th Grade Spring Fling Beach Party is THIS FRIDAY, April 12. 2:45 - 4:30pm in the MMS Gym and cafeteria. Free food, drinks, games, & music. Don't miss out! 

 

Complete the PERMISSION SLIP HERE

 

We need Volunteers! SIGN UP HERE