Thinking about the years ahead can feel overwhelming for parents of children with disabilities. So many questions and unknowns!

Imagine the possibilities by chatting with a panel of veteran South Orange & Maplewood parents who have navigated the world of Special Education with grace, perseverance and heart. They'll share their experiences and answer your questions. All are welcome! Learn more about the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC SOMA).

Monday 1/27 @ 7:00pm

525 Academy St, Maplewood

3rd Floor Conference Room

The In School Therapeutic Education Program (ISTEP) at Maplewood Middle School established a Coffee Cart program for the 2024-2025 school year.

Students assist ISTEP staff in reviewing and preparing staff coffee orders. The students then deliver the coffee to staff members. This enables the students to transfer their learned social-emotional skills to real world situations. Specifically, the students build confidence, practice communication skills, improve social awareness, and engage in collaborative decision making and problem solving. The program also allows students to connect with different staff members who they might not typically interact with during their day.

The response from staff has been overwhelmingly positive. A daytime coffee delivery puts a smile on staff members’ faces and provides that much needed caffeine boost! One teacher reported “The coffee delivery by students was absolutely adorable. I'm grateful we are giving students those kinds of responsibilities. The coffee was also the pick-me-up I needed!”

Thank you to the HSA for supporting such an amazing program.

Are you a local business, family or individual that would like to sponsor one of the most popular events at MMS? Become a Sponsor for 2025 MMS Trivia Night!

Many Sponsorship Levels are available! 

Main Event Sponsor - $1,000

Grand Prize Sponsor - $500

Round of Trivia - $100

or MAKE US AN OFFER! 

Contact trivianight@maplewoodmiddleschool.org with questions or for more details. 

This year's MMS Trivia Night will feature a silent auction. If you have an item you'd like to donate, (gift certificate, service, tickets, experiences, etc) please email trivianight@maplewoodmiddleschool.org for more details.

The January MMS HSA Board Meeting is THIS THURSDAY, January 9 at 7:30pm. This meeting will be virtual via Google Meets. All are invited to attend.

To request the login access, email info@maplewoodmiddleschool.org

Save the Date! This year's MMS Trivia Night is Friday, April 4. We NEED YOUR HELP! Seeking Co-Chairs and Volunteers to help organize and plan this event. It's one of the most fun and successful fundraisers at MMS! 

To volunteer or for more information, please email president@maplewoodmiddleschool.org

YouthNet Winter Clubs Registration ends Friday, January 10. Clubs begin Monday, January 13 and run for 6 weeks. 

Click to view the MMS Winter Clubs Brochure

Click to view the MMS Winter Clubs Registration Form

Questions? Visit https://somayouthnet.org/ms-clubs or email MMS Advisor Mr. Rodriguez at rrodrig1@somsd.k12.nj.us or msclubs@somayouthnet.org.

Find Info on MMS Clubs like Student Council, Yearbook, Intramurals, MLKA, Science Fair, Model UN, Newspaper and MORE.

Scan the QR Code or visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eHmz7s_wNmggmsFkVJQ91KwP8n1Vs-pr/view

This Google Form will allow you to give permission for your child/ren to attend the trip to the South Orange Performing Arts Center to see the movie "Wicked." Please complete this form and turn in payment by Thursday, 1/16/25. This is a strict deadline.

• Trip date & time:  Friday, January 24, 2025 - school hours
  
  
• Location: South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ 07079
  
  
• Method of Transportation: We will take a train to and from the field trip.
  
  
• Purpose:  The movie highlights Elphaba's struggles with being misunderstood and judged, promoting discussions about acceptance, inclusion, and kindness.
  
  
• Cost: $20 cash 
  *No child will be denied the ability to attend due to economic hardship. If this pertains to you/your child, please contact a team leader - Ms. Kleinwaks, Mr. Mantes, Ms. Silva, or 6th grade principal - Ms. Gronau. If you're able to sponsor a child, please consider making a difference.  

Hello 7th Grade Families, 

Happy New Year! As we say goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025, we are excited to share what the 7th grade has been up to! Please take a moment to read the attached newsletter, and if you want to see some fun videos, we have an interactive newsletter too!

- The MMS 7th Grade Team