Teacher Appreciation 5/6-5/10
THANK YOU to Teacher Appreciation Chair, Brooke Pinney, for an amazing week of celebrating our MMS Teachers and Staff!
Help us Celebrate our Gold Medal Champions! This WEEK is MMS Teacher Appreciation Week! There's STILL TIME TO HELP!
Snack items should be dropped off TODAY (Sunday, May 5). See signup for details
We need volunteers to help with the staff luncheon on Friday, May 10.
Sign up to volunteer or donate items here
Purchase your own school supplies (paper and pencils) or use our Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3MSZHXN0IZL9A?ref_=wl_share. Please deliver paper/pencils by Tuesday, May 7.
Don't have the time to volunteer? DONATE HERE
Monday-May 6
“Gold Medal Goodies”
Enjoy a fully stocked cupboard in the Faculty Lounge. Come and grab a treat at any time throughout the day to fuel yourself up for this champion week!
Time: 8:45 pm - 1:45 pm, Faculty Lounge
Tuesday-May 7
“Victory VIPs”
Sign up for a 10 minute VIP massage. Because GOLD champions need rest and recovery for top performance.
Time: 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, Mindfulness Room
Wednesday-May 8
“Refueling Station”
Grab yourself extra paper and pencils to refuel your classroom for peak performance.
Time: All day, Main Office
Thursday-May 9
“Victory VIPs”
Sign up for a 10 minute VIP massage. Because GOLD champions need rest and recovery for top performance.
Time: 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, Mindfulness Room
Friday-May 10
“The Finish Line”
Eat your heart out at our staff appreciation luncheon!
Time: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm, Library
Join the MMS HSA Board for SY 2024-25
Join the HSA Board next year! We have many open positions. Or sign up to chair an event, join a committee or just volunteer! We’d love to have representation from all of the elementary schools!
We are still seeking:
Communications/Website Co-Chair
Events Co-Chair (2)
Fundraising Co-Chair
Spiritwear Co-Chair
Sunshine Co-Chair (2)
Trivia Night Chair
Walkathon Chair
SEPAC SOMA Cup Chats: May
Informal, in-person gatherings to connect with other parents and caregivers of kids with Special Education-related needs in our district.
Spring is in the air ... bring a cup of coffee and a folding chair for our open air meeting!
More about the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC).
Tuesday, May 21 @ 9:15-11:00am
Memorial Park (near Baker & Valley), Maplewood
SEPAC SOMA Cup Chats: Out of District Families
Do you have a child in an out-of-district school? SEPAC SOMA is hosting a meetup 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
Friday, April 26 @ 9:30am
Sew Leana, 12 W. South Orange Ave (near SOPAC)
SEPAC SOMA Resource Fair 5/4, 3-5pm
The very first SEPAC SOMA Resource Fair is less than two weeks away! Stop by to connect with local therapists, groups and organizations in the South Orange-Maplewood area who provide inclusive opportunities and services to individuals with disabilities.
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
Upcoming 8th Grade Events
Save the Dates for these Upcoming 8th Grade Field Trips/Events
April 17- Medieval Times
April 25- MPAC Field Trip Money DUE $30
May 2- MPAC
June 17- Harbor Hills Field Trip
June 18- HSA Dinner Dance at Maplewood Country Club
June 20 Moving Up Ceremony (*note that this is held on the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL)
8th Grade MPAC & Challenge Day Permission Slips DUE
Upcoming Mayo Performing Arts Center Field Trip
Please complete this form using a caregivers email, as listed in PowerSchool, as a permission slip for the upcoming Mayo Performing Arts Center field trip on Thursday, May 2nd. The cost is $30 which must be paid in cash by Thursday, April 25th. More details are in the form, as well as information on financial assistance.
COMPLETE THE PERMISSION FORM HERE
For questions please email your student's team leader.
Challenge Day Update
As we are approaching Challenge Day, on April 24th and 25th, we are going to begin the process of randomly scheduling 8th grade student participants who have not responded to our initial form. Our goal is to have a group reflective of our entire 8th grade class of 2024!
Challenge Day has been an overwhelmingly positive experience for secondary students across the district over the past several years and is a great opportunity to make connections with peers before the transition to high school. Attached is a copy of an invitation letter from Challenge Day if you are interested in learning more about the program.
If you have concerns about your student participating please reach out to Mr. Kassalow at pkassalo@somsd.k12.nj.us
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Restorative Justice Nights 4/29, 6:30pm
Join Dr. Gilbert and Mrs. Waibel to learn more about how we can create a restorative culture in the SOMA community and our schools.
To register, visit the following URL:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSejZqcig2WQXd.../viewform
Walk-ins welcome
Monday, April 29, 6:30-8:30pm
525 Academy Street
Read MoreSpecial Services Caregiver Workshops
Dear South Orange & Maplewood School District Families,
Please click on the following link for a schedule of upcoming Spring Caregiver workshops.
Sincerely,
The SOMSD Special Services Department
Read MoreSpringfest is Saturday, May 18 11am-2pm
Save the Date! Springfest 2024 is Saturday, May 18 from 11am - 2pm. Play a few rounds of Bingo, complete the Scavenger Hunt, help spruce up the MMS grounds.
Food, Drinks & MMS Spiritwear will be available for purchase.
Open to ALL current and future MMS Students and Families
Email springfest@maplewoodmiddleschool.org for more information.
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