MMS CAT NEWS
By Traci Becker
May 2008 Special Edition Volume 8.1
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2007-2008 School Year Is Winding Down
By Traci Becker, MMS Principal
Parents can already feel it at home:
Visits to the Snow Cone stand,
Staying out a little longer,
Stay in bed a little longer,
“Homework, what homework?”
…Summer break is just around the corner! Your child’s teachers are feeling it too. Getting that last bit of homework assignments completed, encouraging the final touches of the research project, study hard for finals. The teachers are trying their best to keep students focused, keep them doing their best and have students finish well.
I would like to thank you parents for entrusting your children with us this school year. I would also like to thank you for the positive support you have offered this year. I hope your middle schooler had a rewarding experience with all of the changes we have set into place for MMS students this year. We have seen increased test scores, less failing grades, and positive interactions amongst the students
MMS is again offering Summer Academy for students who need some extra reinforcement or practice. If you would like to see your child have an opportunity to continue practicing basic skills in Reading and Math over the summer, we are still accepting applications. If you have any questions, please contact me at the MMS office.
End of the Year Reward Party May 23rd
Students must meet 4 out the 5 criteria in order to attend the end of the year reward party. Criteria are as follows (& found in student agendas):
ü Still on their Green or Blue Conduct Card
ü No In School or Out of School Suspensions
ü Attendance at school 90% or higher
ü 2.0 GPA or higher
ü Students had to do their best on State Assessments (Teacher evaluation)
A Few Reminders:
Dress Code: Warm weather is here. Please refer to the dress code section in the student agenda. On occasion there have been some short shorts (3“in-seam), tops that are very low cut for our girls; and large sleeve holes on shirts for the boys. Students are not permitted to write on themselves. Consequences for students have ranged from receiving marks on their conduct cards to a change in clothing. Students who have been dealt with repeatedly may have to have a parent bring a change of clothes. Your help is appreciated.
Meal accounts: Meal cards are important for students who choose to eat breakfast and/or lunch at school. If a student forgets their card, they are to receive a pink slip (only 3 lunch meals per month; sack lunch on the 4th time). After May 15th students must maintain a positive balance in their account. If they are negative, they will receive a sack lunch (which is also a charge), If you have any questions about your student’s account, please call the office any time. If there is any negative balance after May 23rd, grade cards will be held.
Obligations: Fines, overdue library books, and fees must be settled before grade cards are released. Students owing Saturday School and detentions will have to owe some In School Suspension time and miss-out on class rewards and the Conduct Card Party. Please help us help your child enjoy the last week of school by taking care of these obligations
What’s happening in May?
Day Event Place Time
2 PROGESS REPORTS SENT HOME
3 SPRING BAND CONCERT at MHS 3:00*
5-9 STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
6 LEAGUE TRACK Div III at Augusta 3:00
13 5TH GRADE PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
10 Band to World’s of Fun
17 MHS Graduation
20 Sports Physicals at MHS 5:00 – 7:00pm
21 Yearbooks Distributed
22 Locker Clean-Out and yearbook signing party
23 STUDENTS’ LAST DAY (MAKE UP SNOW DAY)
Awards Assemblies and Reward Party
Report Cards will be mailed to those who do not have obligations.
Summer Sports Camps
Contact Mr. Scott Dunham with questions (Grades are designated for 08-09 school year)
Mulvane Speed Development
Grades 6 – 12 June 9th – July 17th
(Brochures available Monday, May 5th. Late fees assessed after May 26th. Deadline for entry is June 9th.)
Basketball Camps
Boys (Grades 7 – 8) May 27 – May 30
(Grades 9 – 12) June 9 – 12
Girls (Grades 7 – 12) June 2 – 6
Volleyball Camp
Grades 3 – 12 July 28th – August 1st
Football Camp
Grades 7 – 12 July 14 – 17
Wrestling Camp
Grades 6 – 12 July 14 – 17
Mark your calendars:
SPORTS PHYSICALS at MHS
Tuesday, May 20, 2007
5:00 -7:00 pm
Cost: $15 All money is donated back to the Mulvane School District Athletics Department.
Who needs a physical?
…Cheerleaders attending summer camps, athletes for all sports. These physicals are good for the 2008-09 school year
Outside Competition: If your student is planning to participate on an outside team, it is important that the coaches and students follow KSHSAA rules to stay eligible for interschool athletics: “From the first Tuesday following Labor Day through the last Friday preceding Memorial Day, no more than three players (Basketball) four players (Volleyball) from the same school squad may practice or participate together on the same outside team. Participation by more than three squad members on the same team shall make them ineligible for the remainder of the school year.”
Have a Wonderful, Safe and Relaxing Summer Break!
ENROLLMENT: August 4 – 7
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Superintendent |
Dr. Donna Augustine-Shaw |
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Assistant Superintendent |
Mr. Richard Flores |
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MMS Principal |
Mrs. Traci Becker |
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Assistant Principal / AD Special Ed Admin. |
Mr. Scott Dunham Mr. Don Pennington |
