Social Workers and Social Work Intern Permission Form
Dear MMS Families,
The mental health of our students matters to us at MMS. If you believe your child would benefit from regular time with our building social worker or a social work intern, please complete the attached Social Work Permission Form and return to the main office.
--Ms. Gronau
dgronau@somsd.k12.nj.us
*If your child receives 504 or IEP counseling and you have questions, please reach out to Assistant Principal Mr. Kassalow, who will forward it to our CST. kpkassalo@somsd.k12.nj.us
MMS Leadership Newsletter
Good Afternoon MMS Students and Caregivers,
Welcome to the second week of school! We send out our MMS newsletter to students and families every other Monday.
Please find our first newsletter of the year here: https://www.smore.com/afkd05
*The school day ends at 3:14pm. Students should take advantage of our daily conference period 2:45pm-3:14pm to meet with teachers, begin homework, study for assessments, get additional help in a small group, and connect positively with adults at our school! This is the most important time of the day at MMS!
--Ms. Gronau
dgronau@somsd.k12.nj.us
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MMS Clubs Fair Thursday, 9/14
YouthNet Club Registration begins Monday, 9/11
Back to School Night is 9/21
Applications for Free & Reduced Lunch are being accepted NOW!
You can now complete an Online Free and Reduced Price School Meal Household Application. OneSource Online Instant Processor application entry makes it easy and convenient to apply for meal benefits for your child(ren). Simply enter the requested information as accurately as possible, and all data will be instantly and securely sent to your child(ren)'s school district for processing.
There are several options to complete the application – online or by printing the application (see links below), completing it & returning it to the district. Please see below for more information.
Ways to Submit Applications:
- Fill out Application Online (see link below)
- Print and Mail: Download the application below and mail it to the Administration Building, Attn: Business Office, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ, 07040 (faxed applications will not be accepted)
- Pick-Up: Families can pick up paper applications from their schools
Lunch Applications:
NEW Food Service Payments & Applications at PaySchools Central
The District is launching a new way for families to manage food services for their children. The new PaySchools Central online platform will allow families to deposit funds for their children’s meals at school. Applications for free and reduced lunch can also be submitted on PaySchools Central. To register for your PaySchools Central account, please click on the following link: https://payschoolscentral.com/. You will need your child’s student identification number. The website can be displayed in English and Spanish.
Welcome Letter from MMS Leadership
September 5, 2023
Good Morning MMS Families, Caregivers and Students,
Please find our welcome letter here: MMS Family Welcome Letter.Sepember 5, 2023 (1).pdf
2023-2024 MMS Bell Schedules.pdf
Grade Level Morning Entry Locations
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Grade 6
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On the Baker Street side of the building. High up on the hill where it’s flat. Students should stand near the school. They stand with Ms. Gronau! *There's a video on Instagram to help you!
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Grade 7
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On the Maple Ave. side of the building. Students enter through the courtyard. They stand with Mr. Brown!
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Grade 8
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On the Burnet St. side of the building at the main entrance. They stand with Mr. Kassalow! |
Here are a few attachments we sent earlier in the summer and last week:
MMS Directory.Student and Caregiver Handbook.Restorative Practices Overview.2023-24.pdf *Please review with your child!
MMS Staff and Team Listing.SY 2023-2024 .pdf
*Please note that breakfast program begins on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 7:30am. The cafeteria will not be open to our students in the morning on September 7 or 8.
We are here to help! Please email or contact your grade level administrator with any questions you have. We want everyone to have a great first day of school and a great year!
Ms. Gronau, Grade 6 dgronau@somsd.k12.nj.us x3001
Mr. Brown, Grade 7 lbrown@somsd.k12.nj.us x3007
Mr. Kassalow, Grade 8 pkassalo@somsd.k12.nj.us x3008
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First Day of School Clap In- Cheerleaders Needed
Back to School Staff Luncheon 9/6- Volunteers Needed!
Upcoming Dates to Know
