8th grade caregiver letter.MMS Moving Up 2025.pdf 

Dear MMS Class of 2025 Families,

We are excited to celebrate the class of 2025 at 9:00am on June 19, 2025 in the MMS gymnasium.  It promises to be a joyous and celebratory event!  Students must arrive by 8:30am. 

Important Information

• Tickets: Each student will receive 3 tickets.  We are unable to issue additional tickets for families.   Tickets will be handed out in school for students at the end of Moving Up Ceremony rehearsal on June 18, 2025.  

• Attire:  Students are encouraged to dress neatly/professionally but to consider the possibility of very warm weather.  Short sleeve collared shirts, polos, slacks, dresses, dress shoes, blouses and skirts are encouraged for our children.  Ties and blazers are not required.  Jeans are discouraged.   Please reach out to Mr. White at nwhite@somsd.k12.nj.us  if you need assistance with attire. 

• Arrival time:  We will allow guests entrance beginning at 8:30am.

• Refreshments:  The MMS HSA will sponsor refreshments on the MMS front lawn after the ceremony.

• Moving Up Rehearsal:  We will practice on June 17 and 18 during school hours. All students must attend.

• Should you have any questions, please contact the following people: 

Louis Brown, 8th grade Assistant Principal lbrown@somsd.k12.nj.us 
Nicholas White, 8th grade Counselor nwhite@somsd.k12.nj.us 

As in year’s past, the ceremony will be live streamed on YouTube. Find the link here and share with your loved ones!

https://www.somsdk12.org/calendar/webinars

We look forward to our final week as we close out a memorable 2024-2025 school year.  A few notes and reminders:

• Find the June 13 MMS Newsletter link here:  https://secure.smore.com/n/7g305
• Battle of the Classes is tomorrow!  
  • 6th graders wear WHITE 
  • 7th graders wear BLACK       
  • 8th graders wear RED
• 8th graders will turn in their chrome books and chargers in Tuesday, June 17.  6th and 7th graders will turn in their chrome books and chargers on Wednesday, June 18.  Keep your chrome book only if you are participating in a district summer program.
• Join us for the live stream of the MMS 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony using this link this Thursday, June 19 at 9:00am.  Link here:  https://www.somsdk12.org/calendar/webinars
• We will recognize Juneteenth at MMS all week long highlighting the history of Juneteenth and celebrating Black joy and liberation.  Celebrate with us!

 --Ms. Gronau dgronau@somsd.k12.nj.us

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Upcoming Dates to Know

June 16-Battle of the Classes

June 16-8th grade yearbook signing

June 17-7th Grade Poetry Grammys

June 17-8th grade Chrome book collection

June 17-8th grade Dinner Dance

June 18-6th and 7th grade Chrome book collection

June 18-7th Grade Talent Show

June 17-19 12:30 dismissal days

June 17-8th grade dinner Dance 7pm

June 17-18-Mandatory Moving Up Ceremony rehearsals 8th grade

June 19-8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony 9am

June 20-Juneteenth observed (SOMSD Closed)

June 20-Report Cards live in PowerSchool

8th Grade Yard Signs are in! Remind your 8th Grader to pick them up on Monday, June 9! HSA members will be at the front of school afterschool on Monday, June 9.

If you are unable to pick up at this time, signs will be available in the Main Office. 

Please see the MMS 2025-2026 Supply List

If you ordered in the Spring MMS Spiritwear sale, items will be delivered to MMS THIS WEEK! 

Questions? Email spiritwear@maplewoodmiddleschool.org

Wanna be in the "room" where it happens? Interested in brainstorming and planning events? Do you have ideas? JOIN the MMS HSA! 

There are many positions available for the 2025-26 school year with varying time commitments! Training and support provided! Grab a friend and join us! Complete the Interest Form. 

Currently seeking:

Co-President

Events Chair/co-chair (Parent Night Out, Springfest)

Fundraising Co-chair (Walkathon, Trivia Night)

Sunshine Co-chairs (Welcome Back Lunch, Appreciation days, Staff Appreciation Week)

6th Grade Coordinator(s)

8th Grade Coordinator(s)

Questions? Email president@maplewoodmiddleschool.org

Did you forget to purchase a yearbook for your 6th or 7th grader? The HSA has purchased a limited amount of yearbooks and are offering them for sale. 

Purchase your yearbook

One of the best SEPAC SOMA meetups of the year ... their annual Dope, Nope & Hope meeting! Join SEPAC to talk about the good, the not-so-good, and wishes for summer and fall, as the 2024-2025 school year wraps up. 

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

6th and 7th Grade Families, 

WE NEED YOU!!  Please consider volunteering your time to help make our 8th Grade end of year events go off without a hitch! Get a sneak peek at what future 8th grade events! 

8th Grade Dinner Dance Volunteer Sign Up

8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony Volunteer Sign Up