SEPAC Resource Fair, 5/3

INCLUSIVE RESOURCE FAIR

The 2nd Annual SEPAC SOMA Resource Fair is this Saturday! Don't miss this opportunity to connect with local providers, groups, and organizations in the South Orange-Maplewood area who offer inclusive opportunities and services to individuals with disabilities. Questions? Please email info@sepacsoma.org

 

Saturday 5/3 @ 3:00-5:00pm 

Columbia High School Cafeteria, 17 Parker Ave, Maplewood

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Thank You!

Thank you to the MMS Community for another fantastic Trivia Night!

 

Special Shout out to our MMS Trivia Committee - Elyse Ryan, Adrienne MacWhannell, Vanessa Llana, Emily Harvey, Liz Gordon, Erika Malgieri, Courtney Schoenborn, Brian Gunther and volunteers Becky Fisher, Erin McCall, Kelly Oates, Bonnie Ramsey, Jamie Meier, Ida Wainschel, Lorraine Sudol, Coleen Stephenson, Amanda Durett-Cercone.

 

Thanks again to our Sponsors, Suburban Legend, Judges- Malia Herman and Dara Gronau and everyone who supported our Tricky Trays and Silent Auction! 

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Support the 8th Grade with Roman Gourmet Fundraiser

What’s for lunch or dinner THIS Wednesday? Mark your calendars to order from Roman Gourmet to support 8th grade end of year activities! 10 percent of all proceeds go to MMS 8th Grade. 

 

For Dine in or Take Out! No codes or coupons necessary! ALL DAY, Wednesday, April 9!

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HSA Board Meeting 4/10

The April HSA Board Meeting will be this Thursday, April 10 at 7:30pm. This virtual meeting is open to all, via Google Meets.

 

For login information, email info@maplewoodmiddleschool.org

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Please Don't Park in Staff Spaces on Maple Ave

With the new MMS morning traffic pattern, we are grateful that there is a safer experience for students and the larger MMS community.  Parking is limited for staff and in order for them to arrive safely and on time for students, we ask that parents/caregivers not park in staff spaces on Maple Ave. 

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7th Grade Social is THIS FRIDAY, 4/11

Mark Your Calendars! The 7th Grade Social will be Friday, April 11, 2-4pm. DJ, Pizza, Photo Booth! 

ALL STUDENTS WILL ATTEND from 2pm-3:15pm

 

Please complete the MANDATORY PERMISSION SLIP

 

We need LOTS OF VOLUNTEERS! Please SIGN UP HERE

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SEPAC SOMA: April Meeting

TRANSITIONS – 6th Grade & 9th Grade

 

Starting 6th or 9th Grade means big changes! Join SEPAC SOMA to talk transitions for tweens and teens with disabilities with a panel of middle and high school experts. 

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

 

Questions? Email info@sepacsoma.org

 

Tuesday 4/29 @ 7:00pm

Columbia High School Cafeteria

17 Parker Ave, Maplewood

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April Cup Chat 4/22

CUP CHAT - Executive Functioning Skills

 

Staying organized, keeping track of assignments, planning ahead ... SEPAC SOMA consistently hears from parents that Executive Functioning is an enormous challenge for kids with disabilities. Share your experiences, vent your frustrations, and ask questions at this informal discussion. Executive Functioning Coach (and local mom) Stephanie Cannon will be there to lead the conversation and answer questions. 

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

 

Questions? Email info@sepacsoma.org

 

Tuesday 4/22 @ 7:00pm

District Meeting Room
525 Academy St, Maplewood

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SEPAC SOMA: April Meeting [copy]

TRANSITIONS – 6th Grade & 9th Grade

 

Starting 6th or 9th Grade means big changes! Join SEPAC SOMA to talk transitions for tweens and teens with disabilities with a panel of middle and high school experts. 

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

 

Questions? Email info@sepacsoma.org

 

Tuesday 4/29 @ 7:00pm

Columbia High School Cafeteria

17 Parker Ave, Maplewood

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8th Grade Events- Purchase your Tickets NOW

8TH GRADE HSA EVENTS (planned by and $ collected by HSA)

  • 8th Grade Mixer with SOMS (free) - April 10, 2025
  • 8th Grade Dinner Dance - June 17, 2025
  • Yearbook (for Yearbook Signing) - TBD
  • Lawn Signs - TBD
  • 8th Grade T-shirts (free) 
  • Graduation Party (free) - June 19, 2025

8TH GRADE PARENTS/CAREGIVERS CAN PURCHASE HSA ITEMS/TICKETS HERE

  • 8th Grade HSA Event Combination Ticket (dinner dance, yearbook & lawn sign) $50

  OR

  • Yearbook ONLY $25
  • Lawn Sign ONLY $5
  • Dinner Dance ONLY $25

8th GRADE SCHOOL EVENTS (planned by and $ collected by 8th Grade Teacher Team) Permission Slips and Money TBD

  • Medieval Times Field Trip - February 26, 2025
  • Frog Bridge Field Trip - May 30, 2025
  • Graduation - June 19, 2025

 

8th Grade Student Council Events**

  • Sleepunder - TBD
  • Volleyball Tournament - TBD
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