Teacher & Staff Holiday Luncheon 12/21

The holidays are here and it's time to show our teachers and staff some gratitude. This year's Teacher & Staff Holiday Luncheon is on Wednesday, December 21 and will be catered by Parkwood Diner. 

THERE'S STILL TIME TO DONATE VIA VENMO to help us provide a well-deserved lunch to the people who help our kids every day.  

Venmo: @MMS-HSA 

Want to help? SIGN UP HERE to:

• VOLUNTEER at the lunch on Wednesday, December 21
• DONATE drinks, decorations or loan us your cooler!

Sign up for as many slots as you wish!

Questions? Please reach out to Jennifer Roszell at jennarosz@gmail.com or Jennifer Melone at jennifer@melonearchitects.com

Last Day Non-Perishable Food Drive 12/19

Monday, 12/19 is the final day of the Non-Perishable Food Drive. Donations will be used to stock Blaesser Food Pantry in Maplewood. Student Council will provide bags for students to collect the food. 

Most needed Items include Canned Meats, Shelf Stable Milk, Pasta, Instant Potatoes, Rice, Cereal, Canned Soups and Stews, Nut Butters (plastic jars only!), Canned Vegetables and Fruits (Beans, Carrots, Mixed Fruit, Pineapple)

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Penny Wars Begin 12/19

Penny Wars starts on 12/19! Each class' jug will be in the hallway near security.

Every silver coin or dollar bill earns POINTS FOR YOUR CLASS.

Pennies get POINTS TAKEN AWAY.  

Proceeds help the Student Council stock the school store and offer other school-wide amenities.

Support the HSA

What does a donation to the MMS HSA fund? It supports our teachers, staff, and students. So far this year, donations have helped to provide the following low or no-cost HSA-sponsored activities...

• Community building events: Ice Cream Socials, Movie Nights, 8^th Grade Friendsgiving
• Grade-level programming: 6th Grade Minute to Win it, 7th grade Block Party, 8th grade BMX assembly
• Teacher and staff appreciation: Welcome Back-to-School Teacher Luncheon, gifts to custodial staff on National Custodian Day, and the upcoming Holiday Luncheon & Cookies for Teachers and Staff

The HSA also partners with the MMS administration and teachers on student incentive and recognition programs like the Student of the Month Award and Cougar All-Stars.

An $85 donation would go a long way to help your HSA meet this year’s fundraising goals. And if you can give at a lower amount, we appreciate all contributions…big or small! 

Now through December 31, every dollar donated to our Annual Appeal fundraising campaign will be matched by an anonymous donor, up to $20,000, through our Community Matching Gift Challenge.

Thank you to everyone who already donated!

Does Your Employer Have a Matching Gift Program?

We hope you’ll consider donating to our Community Matching Gift Challenge! Now through December 31 every dollar donated to our Annual Appeal fundraising campaign will be matched by an anonymous donor, up to $20,000.

If your employer sponsors a matching gift program, your donation can have an EVEN BIGGER impact. 

Many companies match their employees’ charitable contributions one-to-one, but others match gifts two-to-one, and some even match donations three-to-one! To find out if your employer has a matching gift program and get forms and instructions, click here to use our search tool.  

Make your donation today at Maplewood Middle School HSA - 2022-2023 Annual Appeal (membershiptoolkit.com)

We are grateful to the MMS community for coming together to support the Annual Appeal. Every donation, no matter the size, is valuable and appreciated. Together with your help, the HSA hopes to reach our fundraising goal by December 31!

If you have any questions about the Annual Appeal or need help filling out your matching gift program form, please email mmshsainfo@gmail.com. Thank you!

YouthNet Clubs Begin 12/12

YouthNet Winter Clubs begin on Monday, December 12. Clubs operate from 3:15 - 4:15pm.

Where does my student's club meet? Click to view the Winter 2022 Brochure. Room numbers are listed for each club.

Questions? Email Diane Malloy at youthnetplus@gmail.com

Winter Choral Concert 12/14

The MMS Winter Choral Concert is Wednesday, December 14, 7:00 PM in the Maplewood Middle School Auditorium. 

The concert will feature performances by the entire MMS Choral Department:

• Sixth Grade Chorus
• Seventh and Eighth Grade Full Chorus 
• Seventh and Eighth Grade Select Chorus

*The uniform for this event is a black bottom and a white top.

** Chorus members must report to  MMS at 6:40 PM.

***There is no charge for this event, but donations will be accepted to support the choral department at MMS.

Learning Disabilities Parent Support Group 12/14

Open to anyone who has a child with a learning difference (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, etc.) or has questions about learning differences.

Join this parent-led group Wednesday, December 14 @ 8:00pm. 

Email Susan Nasberg-Abrams to RSVP and for location details.

Holiday Cookies for MMS Staff

MMS HOLIDAY COOKIE DONATION SIGN-UP!

 The MMS HSA is gifting a dozen cookies to each staff member.

 We need 125 dozen cookies!

 Please let us know below how many dozen cookies you can bake and donate. Not a baker, no problem, we'll also accept store-bought cookies.

Cookies should be dropped off at MMS on Thursday, December 15 between 1:15 - 3:00pm.

Want to help organize and box cookies? Sign up to VOLUNTEER! 

MMS Musical Cast Participation Fee Due 12/16

MMS Musical Cast Members should submit the $50 Cast Participation Fee for this year's musical. Please submit payment online by Friday, December 16. 

Any later payments must be given in cash to Mr. Kessler. Complete one form and payment per student.

No student will be denied the opportunity to participate in the musical due to hardship. If you would like to sponsor a student, we will happily accept your generous donation.