Coyote Chronicle
January 2020 Edition
Leader of the Pack
Mullica Township Middle School PBIS recognizes the “LEADERS of the PACK” for
January 2020.
This month the character trait exemplified by these students was PERSEVERANCE.
Join us in celebrating:
5th Grade
Lacie Denmead, Yahir Blanco-Arias, Tyler Oliver, Emma Hendrickson, Eugene Dobson
6th Grade
Micah Wanek, Sean Martino, Zach Kamenar, Brooke Aupperle
7th Grade
Gianna Kennedy, Hailey Groff, Amanda D'Aversa, Bruce Campbell
Christian Capaldi, Lacy Roblin
8th Grade
Imelda Sarabia, Alyszett Hernandez, MacKenzie Cordery, Kylie Belber
-Mrs. Lynn
Student Council Valentine's Day Candy Grams
Volleyball Tryouts
Calling all Coyotes! Volleyball Season is Almost Here!
Mullica Township Middle School offers an organized, competitive co-ed volleyball team for students in grades six through eight.
Volleyball try-outs will be held on Monday, February 10th, Wednesday, February 12th, and Wednesday, February 19th. Tryouts will be held 4:30 until 6:00 each day.
Parents can print the permission slip or pick one up from Mr. McLaughlin.
Moving Math to the Courtyard
-Mr. Apalucci
Unplugged Games!
-Mrs. McClaren
Sixth Grade Social Studies
-Mrs. Rivera
8th Graders Make Fossil Sandwiches!
-Mrs. Holte & Mr. Driscoll
5th Grade Science Studies Systems in the Sky
-Mrs. Leonetti
Conaway's Coyotes
-Miss Conaway
Celebrating Our Achievements!
-Miss Donio, Mrs. Magalong, & Mrs. Sheldon
Genetic Disorders
-Mrs. Bartling / Mrs. Sheldon
Band Honors
-Mrs. Bridge
Board Game Club at ACE
-Miss Ocheske
8th Grade Visits Cedar Creek
-Mr. Petetti and Mr. Maher
Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat
-Mrs. Vanderheyden
STEM from K to 7th
-Miss Nowlan
Middle School Yearbooks
-Miss. Conaway
8th Grade Yearbook Recognition Ads
***LAST CHANCE SALE***
ACES Information!
ACES registration will be EXTENDED UNTIL FEBRUARY 28!
ACES is available to ANY Grades 3-8 Mullica School Students
AND Cedar Creek HS 9-12th Grade Students who are residents of Mullica Township.
Our FREE Summer ACES Program (5 weeks, Monday-Thursday, in July and August)
is open only to children registered in ACES prior to March 1, 2020,
who also log a minimum of 45 days in our program between now and May 8, 2020.
Vision: It is our vision to offer high quality, hands on and inquiry based opportunities in an afterschool environment to all registered participants that will yield improved academic achievement, positive behavior, social interaction and parental involvement while preparing students for the 21st Century.
Mission: The Mullica Township Schools’ 21st Century Community Learning Center also known as ACES: Afterschool Coyote Experiences, is dedicated to providing a safe environment facilitated by nurturing adults where opportunities in academic remediation and enrichment, positive youth development, culture and the arts, health/nutrition/fitness and physical activity as well as opportunities for parental involvement are offered.
Services: ACES offers the following services to registered students:
• Remediation and enrichment in math, science and language arts
• Tutoring & Counseling
• The Arts: Cultural, Visual and Performing
• Character Education
• Physical Fitness/Health and Wellness
• Technology
Transportation: Parents have the option of picking up their ACES registered child by 6PM at the SRO desk, or having their child transported home on the Courtesy 6:15PM Activity Buses.
Program: Students receive academic and enrichment activities Monday - Thursday. Participation in our On/Off Site Fun Friday Events and Trips are based on attendance in the ACES Program.
February Fun Fridays and Thrilling Thursdays
February 7th- "Pick Your Fun & Games Friday"
(Options TBD: Outside Play OR National Junior Honor Society Dodgeball Tournament OR Dress Rehearsal Audience Attendance for Children's Stage Adventures OR Pick a Room of Fun.
Eligibility: Mullica ACES Students with 30 days of attendance OR NEW STUDENTS (registered after 1/1/20) 3 of 4 days, M-Th
February 13th - Thrilling Thursday “SOUPER FAMILY BINGO NIGHT”.
Parents invited to "Come and Play" - Food & Refreshments Available.
Eligibility: Mullica ACES Students with 30 days of attendance OR NEW STUDENTS (registered after 1/1/20) ALL 3 days Mon-Wed
February 21st - Physical Fitness Fun Friday
Eligibility: Mullica ACES Students with 30 days of attendance OR NEW STUDENTS (registered after 1/1/20) 2 of 3 days Tues-Thurs
February 28th - "Make-Up Movie Night" - Fun Friday “Frozen 2”
Eligibility: Mullica ACES Students with 30 days of attendance OR NEW STUDENTS (registered after 1/1/20) 3 of 4 days Mon-Thurs
Registration in ACES is NOT mandatory to participate in non-ACES activities (like Band, our Sports Teams, Robotics, Student Council, MASH, etc.) but it is highly encouraged. Registration provides parents the flexibility of having a safe environment for their child to transition to,
when non-ACES practices, events, and/or meetings end.
ACES applications are available in the Mullica Township Middle and Primary Offices, as well as in the Cedar Creek High School Guidance Office.
Mark Your Calendar
· February 3 - February 7 - Children’s Stage Adventure
· February 7 - NJHS Dodgeball Tournament
· February 7 – ACES Fun Friday – “Pick Your Fun Friday” options
· February 7 – Children’s Stage Adventure Evening Performance
· February 13 – ACES Thrilling Thursday – Souper Family Bingo Night
· February 13 - Administrative Detention - 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
· February 14 - Early Dismissal - Staff In-Service
· February 17 - School Closed - Presidents Day
· February 18 - Elementary School Class Pictures / Club & Sports
· February 19 - Middle School Class Pictures / Club & Sports
· February 21 – ACES Fun Friday – Physical Fitness Friday
· February 21 - MTEA Presents: Staff Lip Sync Battle
· February 26 – ACES Family & Community Health Night
· February 26 - Board of Education Meeting - 7:00 pm
· February 28 – ACES cycle 2 ends
· February 28 – ACES Fun Friday – Makeup Movie Night
· March 2 – ACES cycle 3 begins
· March 11 – Trimester 2 Ends
· March 12 – Trimester 3 Begins
· March 13 – PTA Designer Bag Bingo