The Maplewood Middle School HSA PeloFUNd Ride is happening next Sunday, February 11th anytime between 7am and 2pm. This is a fun no cost fundraiser which helps support very important school social and enrichment events which enhance learning and experiences for all of our students.

This is a virtual event. Please spread the word! If you have a Peloton Bike and/or have someone in your life who does, please consider joining us on the leaderboard next Sunday #MMSPeloFUNdRide.

No bike? No problem. You can still register and run, ride, hike, bike, or walk on your own and join us in spirit. If you are not available next Sunday please still consider donating and doing your own run, ride, hike, bike ride, or walk anytime throughout the week.

To Register, Complete the Google Form Here 

Then make your donation on the HSA Website HERE. 

Suggested Donation is $25

The HSA funds important school assemblies, socials, teacher appreciation events, and so much more. 

Questions? Contact Cristy Mendoza at pelofund@maplewoodmiddleschool.org

If you missed this week’s Listening Tour session with Dr. Gilbert, acting superintendent of the South Orange & Maplewood School District, there are two more upcoming sessions.

Register for the next session on Monday, Feb. 5th at 6 p.m.HERE

Registration is not required, but it is appreciated.

Dr. Gilbert is hoping to hear answers from the District’s families to a few questions:

1. What do you think is working well in the District?
2. What are some of the challenges families face in the District, and how could the District do better in supporting families?
3. What is something that you wish we knew?

The remaining dates and locations of the Listening Tour are:

Monday, February 5, 6 to 8 p.m.
Seth Boyden Elementary School
274 Boyden Avenue, Maplewood

Saturday, February 24, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
South Orange Middle School
70 North Ridgewood Ave., South Orange

Please see the 2024-2025 SOMSD Calendar below as approved by the Board of Education on Jan. 25, 2024. 

A PDF version of the calendar can be downloaded at the following link:

2024-2025 SOMSD Calendar 

THANK YOU to all the planners, volunteers, sponsors, supporters and attendees that made this year's MMS Trivia Night a huge success! 

Special Shout Out to Co-chairs Vanessa Llana and Danielle Walsman and Committee/Planners Jennifer Melone, Tracy Sham, Brian Gunther, Courtney Schoenborn, Mara Pohl, Erika Malgieri and Liz Gordon.

Thanks again to our Lead Sponsor, Ann Laskowski - Laskowski & Co., and additional sponsors, DeFinis Auto Service Center, Creating Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics and Linda's Cleaners. 

Thanks to our judges, Maplewood Mayor Nancy Adams and Deputy Mayor Jamaine Cripe! 

And of course, thanks to our Quiz Masters, Ridley and Chrissy McIntyre from Suburban Legend Trivia!

If you had fun this year, Volunteer for next year’s Trivia Committee!

Feedback? Email us trivianight@maplewoodmiddleschool.org

Help make Trivia Night a bit sweeter by donating to the dessert table! Sign up here to donate a dessert.

Think finger food friendly options that are easy to pick up and eat without utensils. 

Please drop off at the Woodland on Friday, February 2 between 4-6 pm.  

The HSA needs your help with Trivia Night, Friday, 2/2 at The Woodland in Maplewood. Sign up here to volunteer. There are roles for set-up in the afternoon, clean-up and running the event.  It will be a great time for a great cause. 

Join the MMS HSA for the third annual PeloFUNd ride on Super Bowl Sunday February 11th.  Hop on your Peloton Bike OR use the Peloton App on an alternate indoor bike and join the MMS HSA community on the leaderboard anytime between 7am and 2pm.  Complete one ride or several rides.  Challenge yourself and move towards your fitness goals while raising critical funds for our school.   

Not a fan of indoor workouts?  No problem, head outside to bike, run, hike, or walk.  Not available on Sunday 2/11?  Please still consider joining the challenge.  Complete your ride, walk, run, or any workout throughout the week of February 12th.  All fundraising proceeds will be collected throughout the week until Monday, February 19th.  

Registration fee is a suggested $25 per person (any donation is appreciated).  If you would like an added challenge consider pledging a dollar amount per mile.  Ride 10, 25, or 50+ miles and attach a dollar amount for each mile ridden.

Click here to Register! 

Peloton members please check out the class set list (emailed out to all registrants on Friday 2/9 and then again on Sunday 2/11).  Log on to your Peloton bike or App and switch your hashtag #MMSPeloFUNdRide, high five your teammates and have fun.  Keep track of your total miles, and update Registration Form at end of day.  

 We are looking to move, have fun, and raise funds for our school.  All proceeds go to fund programming, events, and materials at Maplewood Middle School.  

Questions? Contact Cristy Mendoza at pelofund@maplewoodmiddleschool.org 

Wednesday, February 7 @ 7:00pm - SAVE THE DATE for our annual look at the intersection of race and special education at SOMSD with a panel of special guests. This will be a virtual meeting.

More about the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC).

Parents of 8-12 Grade Students; Join CHS Staff for Parent Academy an Evening of CHS Staff-Led Workshops Monday, March 4, 7-9pm. 

We surveyed the issues most often brough to the Counseling Center and created Parent Workshops focusing on these important concerns. Each workshop is led by the staff members working on these issues with your children. 

Please choosy two of the six workshops:

Session 1: 7:00-7:55pm

Session 2: 8:00-9:00pm

Please click here to register

Registration for new students for the 2024-25 school year begins in February. Click here to view the registration flyer in English, Spanish or Haitian Creole.