MMS CAT NEWS

2^nd Semester Off To a Great Start! 

by Traci Becker, Principal

The staff and faculty at MMS hope everyone had a safe, restful and happy holiday.  The students are back in the familiar routine and adjusting very well, (we saw lots of extra energy when they returned!) 

8^th grade students are one step closer to being a high school student.  Parents may not want to hear that just yet.  However, MMS teachers, staff and administrators take the role of preparing these young people for high school very seriously. 

We want this last semester to be a positive one for all students as well as stressing how important this semester is as they prepare for next year.  Please contact us if you have questions or concerns.

Fundraiser Assembly for Wichita Children’s Home is a Success

On December 20^th, MMS held the annual Fund Raiser for The Wichita Children’s Home.  It  was a big success.  Mr. Huss and 8^th grader Blake Wilson (last year’s class champion) raced their CO2 cars. Mr. Huss’ car won the best two out of three races this year.  A select group of 6^th graders (6 per team) battled in a contest of musical chairs involving the quickest in making a lay-up and getting back to their chair.  This year’s champ was Brett Nelson.  Last, the faculty challenged the MMS Basketball teams in an exciting game.  Students paid $2.00 at the door to attend the assembly.  This event raised $1,015.00 for the Wichita Children’s Home.

1^st Semester Conduct Reward Trip was fun at the Movies

94% of the student body earned the conduct reward for 1^st semester.  The students enjoyed a private showing of the 3D Movie, Hugo.  Everyone had a great time.  Thank you to the Derby Plaza Cinema for the extra special event.

Outstanding Students are   Recognized at MMS

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH – chosen by their team of teachers for demonstration of character trait during the month. 

November – “Courage”

6^th grade:    Haley Wood and Destiny Allen

7^th grade:    Katelyn Ward and Kaylie Barker

8^th grade:    Tanner Young and Raven Fetterhoff

December – “Kindness”

6^th grade:    Isabell Sanchez-Chronister and Leo Treto

7^th grade:    James Riley and Katie Wilson

8^th grade:    Marie Thompson and Maddy Meairs

MMS Spelling Bee Champions 

On Wednesday, January 4^th MMS held it’s annual school-wide Spelling Bee.  This year’s winners are:  7^th grade:  Samantha Schmitz, Braxton Neptune and Sammy Strecker.  8^th grade winners are:  Joe Richey, Jaden Reekie and Troy Baker.  These six students will compete in the Pioneer League Spelling Bee Tuesday, January 10^th at Ark City Middle School.  Congratulations!

MMS is GOING GREEN - ER

The students continue to help keep the environment clean and greener.  Advisement classes have chosen various projects to help recycle.  MMS collects and recycles:  pop cans, pop tops, and plastic bottles.  Starting this semester students are assisting with recycling plastic bags (containers are in the main foyer).  Anyone can send “Box Tops for Education” and Campbell Soup labels to raise funds too.

What’s happening in January?

Final Week

2011-2012Yearbook Sales

January 23 – 27

$28.00

Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the 2011-2012 Mulvane Middle School Yearbook.  Students may check in the office to see if they have ordered and paid for their book.

MMS Online

Remember, parents, to check us out on the web.  For grades and attendance, and district information go to: www.usd263.com. There parents can sign up on the “Skyward Family Access” link, see the district calendar and more. 

Teacher lesson plans and upcoming tests can be found at the same site, then find the teacher.  It’s that easy.

Future dates and information, Mark your Calendars 

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. To keep students focused we will again ask parents and friends to have all Valentine deliveries sent to the student/staff homes after school.  Thank you for your support and cooperation on this.

STATE ASSESSMENTS

Right now teachers are preparing students for the State Assessments.  All 6^th, 7^th and 8^th graders will be required to take Reading and Math.  6^th & 8^th graders are taking the History Assessments and 7^th grade students will take Science.  The dates for the assessments are coming, so please mark calendars to help ensure students are prepared with a good breakfast, sleep and to be in attendance during these dates:

      Feb. 27^th – March 9^th   Reading Assessment

      April 2nd – April 12^th    Math Assessment

      April 16^th & 17^th  6-8 History/7 Science

Parent-Teacher Conferences

      Monday, February 6^th         4:00 – 7:30

      Tuesday, February 7th       4:00 – 7:30

      Friday, February 17^th          7:30 – 3:00

Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)

March 19^th – March 23^rd