SEPAC SOMA: October Events

SEPAC SOMA: October
Three great events for our Special Education community are happening this October!
• Cup Chats: Meet the Candidates! The three BOE candidates will join us to introduce themselves and hear your experiences. Sunday 10/15 @ 3pm, Maplecrest Park Gazebo

• SOMSD Parenting Center Speaker Series: Dr Ross Greene. The clinical psychologist and author known for his work with kids with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. This is a can't-miss meeting for parents and educators who want a better understanding of how to meet kids where they are and help them thrive. Monday 10/16 @ 7pm via WebEx

• Community Meeting: Next Steps in Literacy. We'll discuss changes to the literacy curriculum in our district and how students will be supported. Wednesday 10/18 @ 7:30pm via Zoom

More info about these events and the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee

YouthNet Fall Clubs Begin 10/11

YouthNet Fall Clubs Begin Wednesday, October 10 and run through December 2. You and/or your student should receive a welcome email from the club advisor prior to the start of clubs.

For club location, view the MMS FALL BROCHURE.

Questions? Email youthnet@somayouthnet.org

Week of Respect 10/2-10/6

Week of Respect begins Monday, October 2.

Monday- Respect Yourself

Wear Bright Colors

Tuesday- Walk a Mile in My Shoes

Students Dress Like a Teacher

Teachers Dress Like a Student

Wednesday- We are Stronger Together

Chalk Walk

Bikers Against Bullying (Students sign up here)

Thursday- CTR- ALT- DELETE Cyberbullying

Wear All White

Friday- Put Bullying to Bed

Wear Pajamas

School Pictures

Prepay for your photos ONLINE at www.lorsstudio.com Click UNDERGRAD PREPAY tab

School Login- 24-44MM

Questions? Contact Lors Studio at 908-964-0847 or customerservice@lorsstudio.com

For a schedule of picture times, click here Sixth Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade.

All Students will be photographed (for school IDs)

SEPAC Cup Chats

Sunday, October 15 @ 3:00pm

CUP CHATS: 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.

This month: Meet the Candidates! SOMSD Board of Education candidates will join us to hear your stories and feedback about Special Education in our district. We'll announce the location a little closer to the date!

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

YouthNet Registration Ends October 4

There is STILL TIME TO REGISTER for YouthNet Fall Clubs!

Nintendo Club and Murder Mystery Club are OFFICIALLY FULL, but there are MANY open spots in lots of other great clubs!

Clubs with LOW ENROLLMENT include:

Board Game & Puzzles Club

Marvel/DC Club

MMS Fitness

Asian Culture Club

UNO Club

Stay Late and Create

Book Talk

Adventures Club

Cinema Club

Cougar Crunch Fitness Club

Check them out here: MMS Fall Clubs Brochure

Already joined a club? No Problem, just choose 'Add an Additional Club' on the payment option.

Registration for Fall Clubs is open until October 4! Visit somayouthnet.org for more details and to register.

The Fall 2023 Spirit Wear Sale is On!

SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT AND SUPPORT THE HSA

Shop Now until Midnight on October 1!

Visit the Fall 2023 Spirit Wear Shop HERE.

Get Involved with the MMS HSA

One of the best ways to stay connected is to VOLUNTEER! Meet new people and get to know more about middle school. View the Volunteer Interest Form to see available opportunities and sign up to volunteer. Spend as little or as much time as you like!

Thank You for Helping our MMS Staff Get a Healthy Start

THANK YOU to all who donated tissues, hand sanitizer, or funds for our MMS Staff. Thanks to a generous donation from the South Orange Elks, we were able to provide ALL STAFF with supplies.