A Message from Mr. Kosal:
Together we make a family!
Here's what you'll find in this week's newsletter:
- 1st semester Honor Roll Celebration coming next week
- MGSD Redistricting / Grandfathering information link
- Parent University coming on 1/31 - you're invited!
- Exact Path Diagnostic results & how parents can view students' path
- Tardy to school: change in school policy for tardies / consequences
- Spring Athletics information - volleyball just updated
- MMS Chess Club just started
- Order MMS Yearbooks today!
- Q3 progress reports sent home 1/20/23
- free online tutoring for 8th grade Math / Science
- PTSO announcements
- Imp Time grading procedures
- Teachers / Staff Members of the Month
- and more!
Thanks so much for reading, and I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Mr. Kosal, MMS principal (pkosal@mgsd.k12.nc.us)
Ms. Brown, 7th grade assistant principal (kbrown@mgsd.k12.nc.us)
Ms. Richardson, 8th grade assistant principal (tabitharichardson@mgsd.k12.nc.us)
Mr. Kuhn, assistant principal (gregorykuhn@mgsd.k12.nc.us)
Mr. Miller, assistant principal intern & MMS media center coordinator (justinmiller@mgsd.k12.nc.us)
Ms. Clark, MMS Athletic Director (annclark@mgsd.k12.nc.us)
Semester 1 Celebration Day for Students Next Tuesday
Exact Path Diagnostics Sent Home
Students are off to a great start with Exact Path, the program we implemented in January, meeting students where they are and working to grow them from there in math and reading. Diagnostic Results were sent via Parent Square on Thursday, January 12th. Parents should think of diagnostic results as a "starting point" -- by using the Exact Path individualized learning tool four days each week, MMS expects that when parents see future diagnostic scores in the spring, the growth in student achievement will be clear!
Parents and students can also view these reports at any time (and ongoing student progress on their learning path) by logging in through the student account. You can view written directions for that here and a screen recording below.
Viewing Exact path Written Directions
Viewing Exact path Screen Recording
Please email Ms. Anne Allen (anneallen@mgsd.k12.nc.us) or Mr. Justin Miller (justinmiller@mgsd.k12.nc.us) if you have questions about the Exact Path diagnostic.
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MMS Celebrates our Teachers of the Month! | Ms. Jackie McAllister (December) 7th grade Science | Ms. Erin Micklow (January) CTE Elective |
MMS Celebrates our Teachers of the Month!
Ms. Jackie McAllister (December)
Ms. Erin Micklow (January)
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AND our staff members of the month! | Ms. Kathi Johnson (December) Financial Secretary | Ms. Kathryn Buff 8th grade Guidance Counselor |
AND our staff members of the month!
Ms. Kathi Johnson (December)
Ms. Kathryn Buff
Upcoming Parent University coming soon at MMS
At these quarterly Parent University events, Ms. Samone Graham (principal, Mooresville High School), Ms. Melanie Allen (principal, MiWAYE program), and Mr. Patrick Kosal (principal, Mooresville Middle School) invite all parents of secondary level students within MGSD to learn about what is happening in each building. The event also allows parents the chance to provide their feedback to school leaders as well.
We hope to see you on Tuesday, 1/31/23 at 6:30pm in the MMS Media Center!
Spring Sports Tryout Information - Volleyball details
Parents of any student who is interested in trying out for spring sports (Girls Volleyball, Baseball, Boys & Girls Soccer, Boys & Girls Track), please make sure of the following:
1. Must have a valid athletic physical on file. This MUST be on the State required form. A blank form is available on Final Forms or our website.
2. MUST enroll your student in Final Forms. When doing so please make sure that parent and athlete sign all forms, including the ones pertaining to the sport they are trying out for. Please put your students' school email address. Here is the link for enrolling in Final Forms.
3. Be looking for try out dates for each sport. We will begin try outs in February.
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We currently have the information for Volleyball tryouts this spring:
Tuesday, February 7th - ONLY 7th grade girls (including those girls presently playing JV Basketball) from 5:30 - 7:30. Please be at the gym hallway at 5:15 to check in.
Wednesday, February 8th - ONLY 8th grade girls from 5:30 - 7:30. Please be at the gym hallway at 5:15 to check in.
Thursday, February 9th - ONLY 7th grade girls from 2:30 - 4:00 (JV Basketball girls will not be there as they have an away game). ONLY 8th grade girls from 4:00 - 5:30.
Friday, February 10th - ONLY 7th grade girls (including the present JV Basketball girls) from 2:30 - 4:00. ONLY 8th grade girls from 4:00 - 5:30.
TRYOUT INFORMATION FOR BASEBALL, SOCCER AND TRACK COMING SOON.
Chess Club is up and running
Because this is an after school club, NO transportation will be provided; please arrange rides for your students prior to them attending the meeting.
Email Mr. Eyer with any further questions: christophereyer@mgsd.k12.nc.us
Order your Yearbook today!
A message from the MMS PTSO:
Thanks to all for donating health supplies or money for our January staff appreciation. Staff will receive these care packages on Monday!
COMING SOON: NEW Mooresville spirit wear!!! We've had so many requests for hoodies that we've redesigned them so you can wear them next year too! Whether you'll be at MMS, MHS or the new Selma Burke MS, this spirit wear is for you! Choice of t-shirt, long sleeve or hoodie in white or gray with a blue M or red or black with a white M. Watch for a parent square post soon with a link to order.
Want to rent the spirit rock? The MMS Spirit Rock is a fun and creative way to send a message for all to see! Congratulate your favorite Student of the Month, wish a student a Happy Birthday, show appreciation to your favorite teacher or staff member. Rent the Spirit Rock for only $12 for a week (Saturday to Friday). Click here for more information and to reserve.
We have MMS and Mooresville items for sale in our online square store. Items will be given to your student at school. Contact us via email redimpsptso@gmail.com to purchase with cash. Thank you for supporting and showing off your red imp spirit! PTSO store
Mark your calendars for our next PTSO meeting: Wednesday, February 1st from 8:30-9:30am at MMS. We will discuss upcoming events, fundraisers and volunteer opportunities. We hope you can join us!
Please join our PTSO facebook group. This online community is for parents/guardians of MMS students and MMS staff. We will share information from the PTSO, MMS and MGSD. It is also a place for you to connect with other parents/guardians and the PTSO. We hope you'll join us! Follow us on Facebook! Thank you for your support! Questions for the PTSO? E-mail us at redimpsptso@gmail.com
Free Online Tutoring for Students
When they sign up, they will get an email from NCVPS with the link for their session, and a link to cancel or reschedule if needed. Please reinforce to students that they should be respectful of tutors' time and not be "no-shows" if they sign up for a time.
Students who do not have Internet access at home or need a quiet place to attend tutoring are welcome at the Selma Burke Community Center.
We hope your students will take advantage of this "EDvantage"!!
Are you a Motivator??
The Motivators are ways for family / community members to volunteer time during the school day to monitor hallways and our campus grounds while also getting to know MMS students and staff. We love to have extra adult presence in the building to support our students and help out when needed. If you have at least one hour a week, we would love to have you volunteer.
Email Ms. Brown for more information. kbrown@mgsd.k12.nc.us
How to alert MMS of a student absence:
The email address for parents to alert MMS about student absences is: MMSAttendance@MGSD.k12.nc.us
Parents can upload doctor's notes as well. We hope this process will be easier on everyone instead of always sending a note with the student that gets lost so easily!
MMS Social Media Handles - follow us!
Facebook: @mooresvillems
Instagram: mooresvillems
Twitter: @mooresvillems
Website: https://mms.mgsd.k12.nc.us/
Thanks for reading!
I hope everyone had a great week and has a terrific weekend. Please feel free to contact Mr. Kosal if you have questions or concerns. Have an excellent weekend and thank you for reading and for your continued support of MMS!