MERMS WEEKLY 10/28/16
Manchester-Essex Regional Middle School Newsletter
Fun at the Dance!
There are more dances to come! If your student is interested in helping with theme ideas, decorating, or working the snack table, please direct him/her to Mr. Schlegel with Student Council.
Enjoy the picture slideshow below!
Essex Tech Information
If your child is an 8th grade student who has an interest in a technical education, please click on the following link for detailed information:
Private School Application Process
If your child plans to attend a high school other than Manchester-Essex Regional High School, please fill out this form to assist us with planning to support your child in his/her application process.
PMEMS UPDATES
Dues:
If you haven't already done so, please consider paying student dues ($30/child). This allows the 'PTO' to help fund enrichment programs, field trips, and social activities for your child. Click here to pay dues. PayPal, credit and debit cards are accepted; or send a check for $30 (payable to PMEMS)to MERSD, 36 Lincoln Street, Manchester, MA 01944. The more who contribute, the more we can do!
Save for DC here!
Gift Cards:
The next due date for Gift Card orders is Friday, Nov. 4. Participating families have already earned $200 towards their child's trip. Don't miss out on a great opportunity! Consider ordering a Shutterfly gift card for holiday cards. We will roll out a special Shutterfly promotion next month – and you can use your gift card at checkout, earning money for your child’s trip AND for PMEMS at the same time.
Click on the following link to start saving now! Gift Card Program
Grade 8 Washington, DC Trip -- June 6 - 9, 2017
http://www.mersd.org/cms/lib011/MA01807435/Centricity/Domain/9/Washington%20PDF.pdf
Remember - Help for Haiti
The middle school student council is spearheading a fundraiser for the victims of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti.
Three years ago, the 6th grade was able to raise over $3000 for children in Haiti, paying for several Haitian children to attend school for an entire year. As a fundraiser that will include the entire middle school student body of nearly 400 students, we are setting an ambitious goal to raise $10,000 over the next few weeks.
While this may sound like a lot, it essentially means that each student in the school donates approximately $25-$30. Students can earn the money any number of ways, including a car wash, bake sale, lemonade/hot chocolate stand, yard sale, doing chores, etc.
Partners In Development, a non-profit organization based in Ipswich, that provides direct aid to Haiti, Guatemala and the Mississippi coast, will be the school’s direct link to the victims of last week’s natural disaster. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Matt Schlegel at schlegelm@mersd.org or via cell phone at 508-843-5147. Students can drop off donations to Mr. Schlegel’s classroom.
After School Clubs -- See the New Additions!
- Homework Club: Monday and Thursday from 2:15 to 3:00
- Journalism Club: Fridays from 2:15 to 3:00
- Student Council: Tuesday meeting from 2:15 - 2:45
- Mountain Biking: Monday after school.
- Card Making: This club will start in October. Ask Ms. Vosseler for more information and register w/ Parks & Rec. at: https://www.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t1.wcs
- Stem Club: Middle School STEM Club will begin next Friday with an eight-week Robotics Program. Students will meet in Room A231 from 2:15 - 3:30. See Mr. Pennoyer for a permission slip. For more information, sign into the STEM Club's Google Classroom with the code - 4obfwgy.
COMING SOON
- Cartooning: Tuesdays from 2:30 - 3:20.
- Magic Club: Thursdays from 2:30 - 3:20
Sign up for these two clubs will be through Manchester Parks & Rec. If you are interested, please see Mr. Gerger or check in at the front office!
Lost and Found - Donations on 10/31/16
Please encourage your student to bring home forgotten items. You are welcome to come look for yourself after dismissal.
We will be donating unwanted items at the end of each month. Monday, October 31, will be our first donation day.
Stay connected through our website, Facebook, and twitter!
Manchester-Essex Regional Middle School
Email: mainoj@mersd.org
Website: www.mersd.org
Location: 36 Lincoln St, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, United States
Phone: (978) 526-2022
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Manchester-Essex-Regional-Middle-School-969588269741913/
Twitter: @MERMS01944