Maplewood Middle School is starting a new tradition this year. According to a letter from Principal Jerrill Adams, the school will introduce its “first annual MMS Family Picnic on Saturday, September 19th from 3:00-6:00pm. This potluck style picnic will take place at Memorial Park, so bring a blanket, lay on the grass, share lawn games, and enjoy a day of community building and bonding for the whole family as we spread the MMS school spirit!”
In the letter, Adams also reminds parents that the school day will be ending at a new time this year — 3:05 p.m. (Read about changes to the middle schools’ schedules here.)
Students will also be getting their supply lists from teachers AFTER school begins.
Read Adams’ full letter below.
Dear MMS Families,
Greetings from Maplewood Middle School! I hope that you had an enjoyable summer and I look forward to welcoming your child back to school next week.
Today we are mailing your family a letter stating where your child will report on the first day of school. The letter will contain the exact start date for each grade and the designated entrance points. Additionally, the student emergency forms and the health forms must accompany your child back to school on the first day with all corrections and additions that you would like to bring to our attention.
We will have full days of school on September 3rd and 4th. Students should come to school with a bagged lunch or money to purchase lunch. A book bag, a notebook, and a pen/pencil are the only required items needed for the first day. All students will receive a complete list of supplies from their various teachers, along with their schedule on the first day of school.
Please note that our school has a new dismissal time. School starts at 8:20 am and ends at 3:05 pm (doors open at8:12am). The after school conference period will take place between 3:05-3:15. This is an excellent opportunity for students to ask for clarification about daily homework assignments.
Please visit your Home School Association (HSA) website, www.mmshsa.org, for more information about upcoming events and the weekly newsletter. We look forward to seeing your child on the first day of school and hope that you can join us at our first annual MMS Family Picnic on Saturday, September 19th from 3:00-6:00pm. This potluck style picnic will take place at Memorial Park, so bring a blanket, lay on the grass, share lawn games, and enjoy a day of community building and bonding for the whole family as we spread the MMS school spirit!
Together We Can,
Jerrill M. Adams, MS.Ed, M.A.
Principal
