Support the HSA
What does a donation to the MMS HSA fund? It supports our teachers, staff, and students. So far this year, donations have helped to provide the following low or no-cost HSA-sponsored activities...
- Community building events: Ice Cream Socials, Movie Nights, 8th Grade Friendsgiving
- Grade-level programming: 6th Grade Minute to Win it, 7th grade Block Party, 8th grade BMX assembly
- Teacher and staff appreciation: Welcome Back-to-School Teacher Luncheon, gifts to custodial staff on National Custodian Day, and the upcoming Holiday Luncheon & Cookies for Teachers and Staff
The HSA also partners with the MMS administration and teachers on student incentive and recognition programs like the Student of the Month Award and Cougar All-Stars.
An $85 donation would go a long way to help your HSA meet this year’s fundraising goals. And if you can give at a lower amount, we appreciate all contributions…big or small!
Now through December 31, every dollar donated to our Annual Appeal fundraising campaign will be matched by an anonymous donor, up to $20,000, through our Community Matching Gift Challenge.
Thank you to everyone who already donated!
Read MoreDoes Your Employer Have a Matching Gift Program?
We hope you’ll consider donating to our Community Matching Gift Challenge! Now through December 31 every dollar donated to our Annual Appeal fundraising campaign will be matched by an anonymous donor, up to $20,000.
If your employer sponsors a matching gift program, your donation can have an EVEN BIGGER impact.
Many companies match their employees’ charitable contributions one-to-one, but others match gifts two-to-one, and some even match donations three-to-one! To find out if your employer has a matching gift program and get forms and instructions, click here to use our search tool.
Make your donation today at Maplewood Middle School HSA - 2022-2023 Annual Appeal (membershiptoolkit.com)
We are grateful to the MMS community for coming together to support the Annual Appeal. Every donation, no matter the size, is valuable and appreciated. Together with your help, the HSA hopes to reach our fundraising goal by December 31!
If you have any questions about the Annual Appeal or need help filling out your matching gift program form, please email mmshsainfo@gmail.com. Thank you!
Read MoreYouthNet Clubs Begin 12/12
YouthNet Winter Clubs begin on Monday, December 12. Clubs operate from 3:15 - 4:15pm.
Where does my student's club meet? Click to view the Winter 2022 Brochure. Room numbers are listed for each club.
Questions? Email Diane Malloy at youthnetplus@gmail.com
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Winter Choral Concert 12/14
The MMS Winter Choral Concert is Wednesday, December 14, 7:00 PM in the Maplewood Middle School Auditorium.
The concert will feature performances by the entire MMS Choral Department:
- Sixth Grade Chorus
- Seventh and Eighth Grade Full Chorus
- Seventh and Eighth Grade Select Chorus
*The uniform for this event is a black bottom and a white top.
** Chorus members must report to MMS at 6:40 PM.
***There is no charge for this event, but donations will be accepted to support the choral department at MMS.
Read MoreLearning Disabilities Parent Support Group 12/14
Open to anyone who has a child with a learning difference (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, etc.) or has questions about learning differences.
Join this parent-led group Wednesday, December 14 @ 8:00pm.
Email Susan Nasberg-Abrams to RSVP and for location details.
Read MoreHoliday Cookies for MMS Staff
MMS HOLIDAY COOKIE DONATION SIGN-UP!
The MMS HSA is gifting a dozen cookies to each staff member.
We need 125 dozen cookies!
Please let us know below how many dozen cookies you can bake and donate. Not a baker, no problem, we'll also accept store-bought cookies.
Cookies should be dropped off at MMS on Thursday, December 15 between 1:15 - 3:00pm.
Want to help organize and box cookies? Sign up to VOLUNTEER!
Read MoreMMS Musical Cast Participation Fee Due 12/16
MMS Musical Cast Members should submit the $50 Cast Participation Fee for this year's musical. Please submit payment online by Friday, December 16.
Any later payments must be given in cash to Mr. Kessler. Complete one form and payment per student.
No student will be denied the opportunity to participate in the musical due to hardship. If you would like to sponsor a student, we will happily accept your generous donation.
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Join our Community Matching Gift Challenge and double your gift!
November 29, 2022
Dear MMS Community,
Today, Giving Tuesday, is the first day of our Community Matching Gift Challenge! Now through December 31, every dollar donated to our Annual Appeal fundraising campaign will be matched by an anonymous donor, up to $20,000.
In partnership with teachers, staff, parents and caregivers, the HSA promotes the education, safety, and welfare of MMS students and of our community. Your gift will fund enrichment programs, social and educational events, and help provide our students with the support they need to achieve academic success and healthy development.
To meet our goals in the 2022-2023 school year, the HSA must raise $85 per student. Right now, you have a chance to double the impact of your donation. All gifts made through December 31, up to $20,000, will be matched by an anonymous donor.
To donate to the Annual Appeal, please visit our website: Maplewood Middle School HSA - 2022-2023 Annual Appeal. Contributions are tax-deductible and receipts will be issued for your tax records.
Donations by check should be made payable to Maplewood Middle School Home and School Association. Please mail checks to:
| Maplewood Middle School HSA (Attn: HSA Treasurer) |
| 7 Burnet Street |
| Maplewood, NJ 07040 |
Every donation, no matter the size, is valuable and appreciated. If you have already donated to the Annual Appeal, we extend our sincerest thanks. Together with your help, the HSA hopes to reach our fundraising goal by December 31!
Sincerely,
Vanessa Llana and Jennifer Melone
2022-2023 HSA Co-Presidents
SOMSD Thanksgiving Gift Card Drive
Support families in our community experiencing food insecurity this holiday season.
Donate via the QR code
at https://givebutter.com/ThanksgivingSOMSD
Or you can drop off gift cards (Stop &Shop, Shoprite, Walmart, Trader Joe's, etc) to the Main Office
Please donate by Sunday, November 20
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