SEPAC February Meeting 2/16

RACE & SPECIAL EDUCATION: Please plan to join SEPAC SOMA and Dr Kevin Gilbert, SOMSD Assistant Superintendent of Access & Equity, on Thursday, February 16th at 7:30pm for our annual look at the intersection of race and special education in our school district. Click here to join this virtual meeting. This year the discussion will focus on students in middle and high school.

Click here to learn more about the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC).

MMS Presents

Crazy For You

Friday, Feb 24 at 7:30pm

Saturday, Feb 25 at 7:30pm

Sunday, Feb 26 at 2:00pm

Purchase your tickets at http://maplewoodms.booktix.com/

Audience members must wear a mask for the show

Annual PeloFUND Ride 2/12

Are you ready? The Annual MMS PeloFUNd Ride is February 12, 2023. Join us SuperBowl Sunday for this virtual race/ride anytime from 7am - 2pm.

Use your Peloton bike, Peloton App or bike, run, or walk outside. Complete the Google Registration Form and submit the $25 suggested registration fee. Additional fundraising $ per mile is encouraged and appreciated. Peloton class list will be posted a couple days prior to the event.

Pay online via credit card here.

Pay via Venmo @MMS-HSA

To view the flyer, click here

Questions? Email pelofund@maplewoodmiddleschool.org

Tuesday, February 7 is a 4-hour day

Reminder that Tuesday, February 7 is a 4-hour day due to Professional Development. Dismissal is at 12:30pm. Breakfast will be served, but there will be NO LUNCH.

For an abbreviated schedule, click here.

SEPAC January Meeting Recording Now Available

At our “Middle School & Mental Health” meeting on January 9th, a panel of SOMSD experts joined us to take a close look at how anxiety presents in the tween/early teen years, how parents and caregivers can support their child at home, and how to tap into support at our SOMSD middle schools, including the SOMS Social Work Intern Program; The Hub @ MMS; and ISTEP, a therapeutic counseling program at both middle schools.

Huge thanks to Alison Steiner, Caroline Raba and Michael Zarabi for sharing their knowledge and experience with our SEPAC community!

Watch on SEPAC SOMA YouTube

Save the Date! Trivia Night is Back!

MMS Trivia Night is Back! Mark your calendars for Friday, April 14! Want to help plan this beloved and popular event?

Email TriviaNight@maplewoodmiddleschool.org to get involved!

MMS HSA has a new domain!

Need to find our website? It's easy, just click maplewoodmiddleschool.org for updates on all of your HSA and school information and events.

Want to include something in the HSA Newsletter, website or FB page? Complete the MMS HSA Communications Request Form.

Need to contact a member of the HSA or committee? Check out the directory at https://mmshsa.membershiptoolkit.com/hsa_board or send an email to info@maplewoodmiddleschool.org.

MMS Orchestra & Band Concerts

The MMS Orchestra Concert is Wednesday, January 25 at 7pm in the MMS Auditorium. Concert dress for performers is all black or black on bottom/white on top. Black/Dark shoes. 6th grade arrive by 6:20pm, 7th grade arrive by 6:30pm, 8th grade arrive by 6:40pm.

The MMS Band Concert is Thursday, January 26 at 7pm in the MMS Auditorium. Concert dress for performers is all black with your choice of shoes. Students should arrive at 6:30pm.

Please note that MASKS ARE REQUIRED for both performances.

Admission is FREE, but donations are always accepted. Please visit the MMS HSA table outside the auditorium to donate.

SEPAC January Meeting 1/24

HIGH ANXIETY: High school can be hard to handle in the best of times and, after the events of the last few years, even more teens are struggling. Join SEPAC SOMA on Tuesday 1/24 at 7:30pm to learn more about mental health in the teenage years and the support programs available at Columbia High School. Click here to join this meeting on Zoom.

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

MMS PeloFUND Ride

Save the Date! Join the MMS HSA and community members for the annual MMS PeloFUNd Ride on February 12, 2023 (aka SuperBowl Sunday). This event will be a virtual race/ride anytime from 7am - 2pm.

Use your Peloton bike, Peloton App or bike, run, or walk outside. Registration is a suggested fee of $25 along with completion of the Google form. Additional fundraising $ amount per mile is encouraged and appreciated. Peloton class list will be posted a couple days prior.

Scan the QR code or click HERE to complete the Google Registration Form.

Questions? Email pelofund@maplewoodmiddleschool.org