MMS families,

We often hear from families that they’d like more information about what their children are learning. This year, instead of waiting until report cards, we’ll be sharing Family Guides during the quarter so you can see the standards and learning targets as students are working on them. More info in the sections below!

As part of our commitment to helping every student feel a strong sense of belonging while learning at high levels, students will take part in a series of three anti-bias lessons this year. The first lessons will be taught this Thursday during homeroom in each grade level. Sixth graders will explore the many aspects of their identities and how those shape experiences of inclusion; seventh graders will examine how media messages can reinforce or challenge stereotypes; and eighth graders will study the difference between individual prejudice and systemic bias. These lessons will only take place three times this year and are designed to spark reflection, build empathy, and strengthen our school community so that all students can thrive.

Don’t miss the information regarding Picture Day below – happening on Monday. Additionally, this coming week is a short one, with no school on Friday, October 3 due to staff learning.

As always, let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Go Trojans!

-Robert Kratzig, Principal

-Jill Hammack, Assistant Principal

We often hear from families that they’d like more information about what their children are learning at school. Last year, we started sending out Family Guides alongside each quarter’s report card. These guides gave families a snapshot of what the grades represented and what students had been working on.

This year, we’re taking it a step further. Instead of waiting until the end of the quarter, we’ll make Family Guides available during the quarter. This way, you can see the standards and learning targets your child will be engaging with while they are happening. Our hope is that this helps you ask more specific questions, celebrate progress along the way, and feel more connected to what’s happening in the classroom.

We know that when families and schools work together, students thrive. The Family Guides are just one way we’re trying to keep that partnership strong and make learning more transparent for everyone.

All requests must be made before 2:00 pm. If your student already knows their transportation is different for the day (for example, they usually ride the bus but today you’ll be picking them up), you do not need to contact the office.

If your student is riding a different bus (such as going home with a friend), a written request from a parent/guardian or a phone call to the office is required. Requests must be submitted to the main office before 2:00 pm.

The best way to ensure your student is ready for an early pick-up is to send a note in the morning. If you call instead, please contact us at least 10 minutes before pick-up time so we can transition your student to the office.

If someone other than a parent, guardian, or emergency contact will be picking up your student, the office must hear directly from a parent. Please provide the person’s name and relationship to your student.