Free Achieve Tutoring Available

The Achieve Foundation provides free tutoring in all SOMSD schools. Visit the Achieve Foundation website for more information. 

 
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6th & 7th Grade Yearbooks for Sale- Discounted Rate until 12/31/25

*6th and 7th Grade Parents* 2025-26 MMS yearbooks are on sale now. Click here to order (CODE 6667) to order a discounted copy before December 31, 2025 for $20. 

 

*NOTE* 8th Grade should order from an HSA link to come later (it's ok if you've already ordered though!) 

 
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Order 8th Grade Yearbook Well-Wisher Ad NOW

8th Grade Families, Order your Well Wisher ad in the 2025-26 MMS Yearbook. You can select either 1/8 page for $20 or 1/16 page for $10. Visit https://yearbookordercenter.com/ (CODE 6667) and select Start Ad.

 
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MMS HSA Holiday Staff Luncheon 12/18

 

Help the HSA celebrate our wonderful HSA staff members on Thursday, December 18. Donate $5 toward the luncheon here:  https://mmshsa.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/1654

 

Want to volunteer or donate items? Sign up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849ABA92FA4FFC70-60725807-2025

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Save the Date! Music Bingo is 1/23/26

 
Mark Your Calendars for Parent Night Out in the new year! 

 

Friday, January 23 at Maplewood Little Club

 

Buy Your Early Bird tickets now! : https://mmshsa.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/1634

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Parenting Center Annual Toy Drive

 

 

Now in its 28th year, the South Orange & Maplewood School District's Parenting Center & Rent Party's Annual Toy Drive provides toys for children in our district. 

 

Last year, our Toy Drive benefited over 300 children in our two communities. This year, we are once again counting on you to help us bring the spirit of the holiday season to those in need in our community. 

 

Contributions/donations are being accepted via: 

• Make an online tax-deductible donation 

• Donate an item from the Wish List  

• Drop off a NEW toy at any district elementary school drop box (11/19-12/12) 

• Buy one, donate one at A Paper Hat, Toy Division & [words] Bookstore 

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SEPAC SOMA: Understanding Executive Function - Dec 10

 

 

 

 

SEPAC SOMA: Executive Functioning Skills

Staying organized and planning ahead can be difficult for many children (and adults!) with disabilities. This December, join the discussion about Executive Functioning skills—and how families can encourage and support development of these essential skills at home—with Executive Functioning Coach Stephanie Cannon. Learn more about the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC SOMA)

 

Wednesday 12/10 @ 7pm

Virtual Meeting

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Save the Date & Sign the Permission Slip! 8th Grade Winter Social is 12/12

 

Mark your Calendars - the 8th Grade Social will be December 12. Want to Volunteer or donate? Sign Up HERE

 

Here is the MANDATORY PERMISSION SLIP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2ApjVDmP0Q-NFqRbrgcVWKLctdi5M8d-opcsGBesV4zDpkg/viewform 

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Save the Date! 8th Grade Winter Social is 12/12

Mark your Calendars - the 8th Grade Social will be December 12.

Want to Volunteer or donate? Sign Up HERE. Permission slips to come. 

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SEPAC SOMA: Out-of-District Schools Cup Chat

 

Do you have a child in an out-of-district school? 

 

SEPAC SOMA is hosting a meeting exclusively for parents of neurodiverse students with an out-of-district placement, whether it's through SOMSD, unilateral, or private. Please share with friends and neighbors who might not be looped into SOMSD-centered channels of communication. Questions? Please email oodsoma.spedliaison@gmail.com.

 

Monday, Dec 8 @ 7:00pm

Virtual Meeting

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