Student Council Penny Wars
The MMS Student Council Penny Wars continue this week!
Each grade level will have their own collection jar.
Put pennies in other grade's jars to lose Battle of the Classes points. Put nickels, dimes & quarters in your grade's jar to earn Battle of the Classes Points.
Applications for Free & Reduced Lunch
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:
SEPAC SOMA: IEP Workshop 1/8/2024
Save the Date...
Our new series of in-person IEP Workshop meetings is starting with the little ones ... PRESCHOOL. Please plan to join us if you'd like to learn more about Individual Education Programs (IEP) and special education services at the PreK level. More info on this workshop (and other grade levels) soon!
Learn more about the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC SOMA).
Monday, January 8, 7:00pm
Montrose School, South Orange
MMS Staff Holiday Luncheon 12/8
Want to help?
Sign up to Volunteer or donate Drinks here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849ABA92FA4FFC70-46335350-mmsstaff
Don’t have time? Donate $5 to help make this luncheon extra special at: https://mmshsa.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/265242
6th Grade Winter Wonderland Social is 12/15
Save the Date! The 6th Grade Winter Wonderland Social is Friday, December 15 from 2:45-4:30 in the Gymnasium/cafeteria.
Join us for FREE Food, Drinks, Games, DJ and Dancing!
Please complete the MANDATORY PERMISSION SLIP to attend.
Want to help? SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE.
SOMSD Parenting Center Toy Drive Volunteers Needed
- Parent/community volunteers are needed to organize, sort and pack toys on Saturday, 12/9 from 10-2 pm and Sunday, 12/10 from 10-3 pm in the Seth Boyden cafeteria.
- Volunteers are encouraged to RSVP (but can also show up last minute!) by emailing jportnof@somsd.k12.
nj.us to say if they'll be able to help on Sat., 12/9 and/or Sun., 12/10 and at approximately what time they expect to arrive. - The volunteering will take place in the Seth Boyden school cafeteria located at 274 Boyden Avenue, Maplewood and people should come to the cafeteria door in the back parking lot.
Title 1 Caregiver Info Night 12/11
BGR 8th Grade Fundraiser 11/30
Are you tired of turkey leftovers? Switch to Burgers!
We’ve got your dinner plans covered for Thursday, November 30!
Place your orders at BGR- Burgers Grilled Right in South Orange and Mention MMS 8th Grade Fundraiser and we'll receive a portion of the proceeds from all sales. Order in-person or online at https://order.thanx.com/bgr.
Be sure to mention MMS 8th Grade Fundraiser when placing your order or picking up.
All funds received will go towards 8th Grade field trips.
Maplewood Library Upcoming Teen Events
Join the Maplewood Library Teen Services Librarian, Ayoola White for these FREE upcoming events for teens!
Across a Field of Starlight- Nov 29, Dec 7, Dec 21 in the MMS Cafeteria (or register to attend on Zoom)
Anime & Manga Drawing Tutorial taught by Comic Artist Doug Baron- Thursday, Nov 30 4-5:30 at the Hilton Branch Library. Registration is required.
Cozy Winter Crafts- Wednesday, December 6, 4pm at the Hilton Branch. Registration is required.
Questions? Contact Ayoola White at ayoola.white@maplewood.bccls.org
SOMSD Parenting Center Toy Drive
Now in its 26th year, the SOMSD's Parenting Center & Rent Party's Annual Toy Drive provides gifts for children in our district. Last year, our toy drive benefitted over 400 children in our two communities. This year, we are once again counting on you to help us bring the spirit of the holidays to those in need in our community.
Contributions/donations are being accepted via:
Make an online tax deductible contribution at https://gofund.me/92ab4bc4
Donate a toy from the Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1BF9K6T6RSYN3?ref_=w_share
Drop off a toy at any district elementary school drop box from November 20 - December 15 (new toys only, please)
Buy One, Donate One at the following local stores:
Sparkhouse and Toy Division.
