Our informal, in-person gatherings are a great way to connect with other parents and caregivers of kids with Special Education-related needs in our district. The seven candidates running for the SOMSD Board of Education have been invited to join us to hear your experiences with Special Education in this district and introduce themselves. Learn more about the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC). Questions? Email info@sepacsoma.org.

Sunday, October 13 @ 3:00-4:30pm

The Baird, 5 Mead St, South Orange

SEPAC SOMA: Mental Health & Special Education

A parent-only virtual gathering to talk about mental health and its impact on school success for students with disabilities. Discussion led by SEPAC SOMA Mental Health Liaison (and fellow parent) Dina Roskin, MA, EdS, LAC. Learn more about the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC SOMA). Questions? Email info@sepacsoma.org.

Monday, October 14 @ 7:30pm

Click here to join this virtual meeting!

The Week of Respect is happening THIS MONDAY, October 7th - FRIDAY, October 11th.  This year's theme is "Spread Kindness Like Confetti".  

Monday KICKoff with Kindness- Wear a jersey with any sport that kicks (soccer, karate, football)

Tuesday Walk a Mile in my Shoes- Dress as a teacher, administrator or fellow student!

Wednesday We Are Stronger Together- Chalk the Walk 

Thursday Control-Alt-Delete Cyberbullying- Wear White to "White Out" Bullying! 

Friday Put Bullying to Bed- Wear your most comfy pajamas! 

It's that time of year...Walkathon is coming 10/24 and 10/25! 

Check out https://pledgestar.com/maplewoodmiddle/ for more information and to register.

Interested in being a Co-Chair or Volunteer? Email walkathon@maplewoodmiddleschool.org 

One of the best ways to stay connected is to VOLUNTEER! Meet new people and get to know more about middle school.  

The HSA is seeking volunteers for the following positions/events:

Co-Fundraising Chair (1)

7th Grade Representative (1)

Walkathon Lead

Sunshine Committee Co-Chair (2)

     Teacher Appreciation Lead

     Staff Holiday Luncheon Co-Lead

     Post School In Action Coffee Lead

DEI Committee 

Trivia Night Co-Chair

View the Volunteer Interest Form to see available opportunities and sign up to volunteer. Spend as little or as much time as you like! 

If you enjoy math and like to challenge yourself, be sure to sign up to participate in the MMS math contests by completing this registration form by October 18th! 

All MMS 6th-8th graders are welcome to try out these competitions at no risk (assigned math contest IDs keep results confidential). 

• AMC 8 involves one 40-minute test
• MathCounts involves two rounds of 30-40 minutes each (School Competition)

This additional information explains more about the contests.  Please reach out to Mr. Marc Kessler with any questions. 

YouthNet Fall Clubs are in session 9/30 through 11/8. Please note: Clubs scheduled for 10/3 and 10/4 will be made up (TBD by club instructor).  Clubs take place 3:15 - 4:15pm. 

For Club Locations, see the MMS Fall Clubs Brochure here. 

For more information, visit https://somayouthnet.org/ms-clubs

Questions? Email MMS Advisor Mr. Rodriguez at rrod1@somsd.k12.nj.us or msclubs@somayouthnet.org

Help our MMS Staff off to a great start this school year! Donate a box or boxes of tissues and/or a ream of paper to help stock our classrooms! Drop off to the Marked Bins located in the front of school (on Burnett St)

Don't Have Time to Shop? Donate Here and we'll do the legwork! 

HSA Membership is FREE, but we ask that you register on our website so we have up to date contact information. You can create a FREE Membership Toolkit account here. 

If you had a previous membership toolkit account either last year at MMS or your elementary school, login information is the same but we ask that you please update your contact information. 

DONATIONS are accepted and ALWAYS APPRECIATED!

In Case You Missed It...

Please see the attached 2024-25 MMS Back To School Night Presentation 

See the attached 504 & CST Information Sheet 

See the MMS School Sponsored Clubs Sheet