MMS is presenting Mean Girls this February! To find out how to audition for the cast or crew of Mean Girls, visit tinyurl.com/meangirlsauditiondoc

SONG/MONOLOGUE AUDITIONS on October 16, 18, 19, 20, and 23 

DANCE AUDITIONS on October 25

CALLBACKS on October 26, 27, and 30

CAST ANNOUNCED October 31

STAGE CREW/ART CREW October 18

COSTUME CREW Contact Mrs. Kleinwaks

STAGE MANAGER Complete Google Interest Form

*Students must be logged in to their school account to access forms. 

SEPAC SOMA: October 

Community Meeting: Next Steps in Literacy. Join our panel of SOMSD educators to learn about 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

Reminder that Tuesday, October 9 is a 4-hr day due to Professional Development. Breakfast will be served for those that qualify. Students will be dismissed at 12:30pm. Lunch will NOT be served.

For the early dismissal schedule, click here. 

It's Walkathon Time again! This year's FUNdraiser is Thursday, October 26 and Friday, October 27. ALL STUDENTS will participate during their PE periods. 

Register your walker at https://pledgestar.com/maplewoodmiddle/ (It's FREE)

The class with the most REGISTERED WALKERS will win Battle of the Classes points! 

Once you're registered, SEND 5 PLEDGES (It's FREE). All Students who SEND 5 PLEDGES will receive Cougar Cash! 

Click here for detailed information and instructions.

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Sign Up HERE

For the third year running, all MMS 6th-8th graders are invited to participate in math contests at no cost to the students.  

Sign up via this registration form by October 20th to be part of the fun!  

Please reach out to Mr. Marc Kessler with any questions. 

For more information and a details, click here.

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 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 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