6th Grade Social 11/18

Save the Date, the 6th Grade Social is Friday, November 18 from 2:45-4:30pm in the gym and cafeteria. The theme is Your Favorite Decade and students are encouraged to dress is the style of their favorite decade (including now). 

Complete the permission slip to attend.

Want to volunteer? Sign up here. 

MMS First Annual Walkathon Update

The First Annual MMS Walk-a-thon was a HUGE SUCCESS! THANK YOU to our MMS Community for EXCEEDING our initial goal and raising $20,000. Students walked, ran, skipped, hopped and danced to student-selected tunes (check out the playlist) while raising money and HAVING FUN! Check out the pictures and videos on our Facebook Page MMS HSA: Maplewood Middle School.

Huge thanks to Walkathon Chair, Kristy Lynch for spearheading this event and thanks to our building leaders, PE teachers, parent volunteers and HSA board for support in making this event happen! 

Congratulations to Top Earners & Participants:

T-shirt winners

Benjamin Solis, Ella Moritz, Jackson Merry, David Venescar, Theo Stertz, Tim Finnegan, Henry Gallagher, Leila Harrison, Leigha Hamilton, Nolan Dujnic

Large Magnet Winners

Julian Glasby, Brandon Schiff, Alexa Herman, Kyle Kuperman, Claire Jacquette, Nora Sinclair, Riley Sanders, Chloe Frazier, Joshua Jarashow, Allison Schwartz, April Coey

Small Magnet Winners

Esma Krais, Lyla Estreicher, Ike Bradburd, William Blezard, Matthew Chin, Bruce Carlson, Olivia Roskin, Jaxon Grinspan, Henry Malgieri, Liam Smith, Charlotte McDaniel, Jacob Joseph, Josie Larson, Colin Rowat, Asha Vinton, Ryan Friedrich, Emmi Cohen-Hausman, Lukas Rubenstein

Cougar Cash Earners (for sending 10 pledges and/or receiving 5 pledges)

Joshua Jarashow, Riley Sanders, Allison Schwartz, Theo Stertz, April Coey, Nolan Dujnic, Leigha Hamilton, Tim Finnegan, Ryan Friedrich, Amelia Payne, Leila Harrison, Asha Vinton, Henry Malgieri, Claire Jacquette, Alexa Herman, Ella Moritz, Bea Lombardi, David Venescar, Josie Larson, Nora Sinclair, Christopher Sarantakis, Spiros Sarantakis, Benjamin Solis, Davione Wilkins, Nicholas Kolodiy

Still need to make your pledge? Visit http://pledgestar.com/maplewoodmiddle/

8th Grade Friendsgiving 11/22

The 8th Grade Friendsgiving will be held Tuesday, November 22 in the cafeteria starting at 12.20pm.  

Want to volunteer? Sign up here. 

Welcome!

MMS First Annual Walkathon 10/27, 10/28

Save the Dates! MMS FIrst Annual Walk-a-thon is 10/27 and 10/28!  

We are happy to announce that MMS students will participate in the first annual Walk-a-thon! The Walk-a-thon will take place in Memorial Park on Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28 during PE times. 

All students participate in this FUNdraiser that generates school spirit while raising funds at the same time! 

Our fundraising goal is $15,000 (approximately $20/student) and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Please register now to help the MMS HSA raise as much as we can to help cover costs of grade level field trips and events, teacher appreciation, school supplies, student agendas, ice cream socials, 8th grade graduation, and author visits.

How do I register?

• Go to http://pledgestar.com/maplewoodmiddle/
• Click “Not Registered For This Year’s Event”
• Enter your name and email address, then click “Submit”
• Follow the instructions on-screen to register Walker(s) and add family and friends

Thanks to our Hydration Sponsor, Kinder Peds for providing water for this event!

Walkathon Volunteer Sign Up 

Thank you in advance for your support. If you have any questions, please contact the HSA at mmshsainfo@gmail.com.

Walkathon Volunteers Needed

Help our MMS PE staff, students and HSA by volunteering during our first annual Walk-A-Thon! Sign up here. 

Volunteers Duties:

• set up cones for lap routes
• provide water to participants
• track laps
• motivate our students as they run/walk
• assist PE teachers with any additional needs

Report to Memorial Park on Baker Street, by the Memorial Library (look for the balloons)  

All money raised from the Walk-a-thon will be used to enhance our grade-level experiences for ALL! THANK YOU!

*If you would like to sign up during your child's PE period, use the following schedule. Note 'A' and 'B' days. 

9:12-9:57-6th Grade

10:00-10:45-7th Grade

10:48-11:33-8th Grade

12:24-1:09-6th Grade

1:12-1:57-7th Grade

2:00-2:45-8th Grade

MMS Musical Audition Information

This year's MMS Musical is Crazy for You. with performances February 24, 25, 26, 2023

Musical Audition Information:

Click here for Crazy for You Cast and Crew Audition Document

Dance Audition
October 24, 3:15pm-4:30pm, Auditorium
*all those trying out must attend*

Callbacks
October 26, 27, 28 from 3:15-4:15 pm, Chorus Rm 19

Cast List Announced
October 30 at 6:00 pm on Audition Doc

SEPAC SOMA Cup Chats 10/28

The next SEPAC SOMA Cup Chats is Friday, Oct 28th, 9:15-10:15am at Meadowland Park, by the Skate House on Mead St. in South Orange.

BYOC (bring your own coffee, tea, etc…and chair!) and come bond with other families who understand the highs and lows of raising a child with special needs.

MMS HSA Meet & Greet 10/23

MMS HSA Meet & Greet - 10/23

Join the MMS HSA this Sunday, October 23, from 11:30am-1:00pm at True Salvage Cafe. 

Take a coffee break and learn about plans for the school year at MMS including:

• Events and Fundraising projects
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Advocacy Initiatives

Connect with other parents and caregivers and meet the HSA Board. 

Thanks to our sponsor, Christina Taber-Kewene from CTK College Coach.

Questions? Email mmshsainfo@gmail.com

To view the flyer, click here. 

MMS 8th Grade Mum Sale- New Pickup Date

The MMS 8th Grade Fall Mum Sale is on! Help support the 8th grade. All proceeds will benefit 8th Grade Friendsgiving and Field Trips. 

Order at https://tinyurl.com/mmsmumsale.

NEW PICKUP DATE! Pick up your mums Wednesday, October 19, 2:45-5:30pm at the school.

Orders are due by Thursday, October 13!