MANCE PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
October 2019
7th Grade Math Tutoring Schedules
DePenning- Tuesday & Thursday 4:00-4:30.
Students must let me know they want to attend tutorial time.
Tcacenco- Monday and Tuesday 3:45-4:45.
Students must let me know they want to attend tutorial time.
Rainer- Monday and Wednesday 3:45-4:30
Students must let me know they want to attend tutorials.
Bring your charged Chromebook each day. Also, make sure that you have paper, pencils, and pens each day
7th Grade Math upcoming Projects/Tests/Quizzes
7th Grade math will take their Unit 2 summative assessment on Thursday, October 10th. This assessment will cover modeling, solving and writing two step equations and inequalities.
7th grade will also take an algebra readiness screener on Friday, October 11th. This will be taken on Chromebooks during class.
7th Grade ELA Tutoring Schedules
Wingert- 3:45-4:30
(or by appointment)
Herrera- Wednesday 6:45-7:15
Students must let me know they want to attend tutorials
Landrum- Tuesday 3:45-4:15 pm and by request
Waldo- Wednesday 6:45-7:15
(Student must let me know the day before and receive a pass to be let into the school early.)
The students have completed their first essay for the school year! We are proud of their hard work thus far!
7th Grade ELA upcoming Projects/Tests/Quizzes
Students have been working on analyzing poetry. We will begin our next essay on Thursday, October 10th.
7th Grade Science Tutoring Schedules
Mr. Dulin/Mr. Shaw - Thursday 3:45-4:30
Mrs. Greene - Tuesdays 3:30-4:30
7th Grade Science upcoming Projects/Tests/Quizzes
Weekly quizzes every Monday.
Unit 2 Test Scheduled for Tuesday 10/29.
Body Systems research project week of 10/14 - 10/18
7th Grade Social Studies Tutoring Schedules
Mr. Cohrs - Friday 7:00-7:30
Mrs. Robledo - Wednesdays 3:30-4:00
Coach Ingram - 6:30 every morning
7th Grade Social Studies upcoming Projects/Tests/Quizzes
Starting Unit on the Anglo Colonization of Texas.
Students will chose an empresario to report on.
Make sure students come to class with their chrome book charged.
Algebra Tutoring Schedule
Monday and Thursday 3:45 - 4:30
Algebra upcoming Projects/Tests/Quizzes
Mrs. Nash's Note to Parents
Please encourage your child to bring his/her Chromebook (charged) to class every day. All assignments and notes will be posted in Classroom.
Algebra Update
8th Grade Math Tutoring Schedules
Rainer- Monday and Wednesday 3:45-4:30
Students must let me know they want to attend tutorials.
Sanders-Tuesday and Thursday 3:35-4:30
K. Smith- Thursday 3:45-4:30, lunch tutorials MUST have a pass.
Ramsey- M-F 7AM - 7:20AM Students need to let me know ahead of time
8th Grade Math Intervention
K. Smith- Thursday 3:45-4:30, lunch tutorials MUST have a pass.
8th Grade Math Update
8th Grade ELA Tutoring Schedules
Herrera - Wednesday 6:45 - 7:15
Students must let me know they want to attend tutorials
Colley - Thurs. 3:40 - 4:40
Students will need a pass
Parker - Wed. Tutorial is from 3:40 - 4:40
Note To Parents
8th Grade Science Tutoring Schedules
Holley - M, T, Th 3:35-4:45
Nepveux - Th 3:35-4:30
Riley - T, Th 3:35- 4:30
Smith - T 3:45-4:45
8th Grade Science Update
Science students went from 55% passing on the CFA to 70% on the Unit 1 Summative Exam. GROWTH! Keep up the good work 8th graders!!
Unit 2 Test: Oct. 11th
Labs begin 9/27 for PreAP and 10/1 for Level
NEEDED ITEMS:
Glue Sticks
Index Cards
Kleenex
8th Grade History Tutoring Schedules
**All are also by appointment**
Berry - F, 3:35-4:15
Burns - Th, 3:45-4:15
Shanks - M, 3:45-4:15
Sterner - T, 3:45-4:15
8th Grade History Update
We are currently finishing up our unit on the American Revolution with a Timeline Project (10/2-10/4).
The American Revolution unit test will be October 8th.
8th grade will begin learning about the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution for the rest of October.
Please make sure that your student is accessing Google Classroom for important updates and any notes they may have missed.
Band
All-Region Sectionals:
Wednesday
4:00-5:45
Thursday
4:00-4:45
Drumline Sectionals:
Sept. 30/Oct 7
4:00-4:45
Band Parents:
Please encourage students to turn in their band forms.
Band fees and usage fees are due October 18th
MPMS Football Games:
Tuesday (WE, CB, PERC)
Oct. 8
Tuesday (SW, SB, PERC)
Oct. 15
All Region Auditions:
Saturday (Brass/Perc)
Oct. 19
Saturday (Woodwind)
Oct. 26
MPMS Cheer
Five MPMS Cheerleaders were selected based on skill as All-American Cheerleaders to perform at Disney Thanksgiving Parade!
Donations are always accepted to help the cheer team program grow
WOW!
Dance
Contemporary Dance Test
Week of October 14th
Be sure that students have dance clothes to change into! 10 points of their daily participation points come from changing out. The other 10 come from actively participating.
Choir, Guitar, Music Production
Choir: Mondays, 3:50-4:45 in room 305.
Guitar: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:50-4:45 in room 305.
Music Production: by appointment.
Parents of Choir, Guitar, Music Production
Guitar Concert: September 26
Choir Concert: October 14
Donations of facial tissues and pencils are welcome!
Parent chaperones will be needed for field trips and contests. Please email Mr. Zawodny.
Art Tutorial Schedules
Stockton - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:45-4:30 by request.
Yates - Thursdays, 3:45 - 4:30 by request
Art Update
We will be studying color and color theory this month. Students will create artwork utilizing their knowledge of color theory.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Art Competition
- Artwork must be completed by Dec 6
Donations of all art supplies are always welcome!
Business Applications Tutorial Schedules
Kleenex NEEDED
Students are working on word processing using Google Docs.
Principles of AFNR
Tutoring: As needed after school until 4:45 on any day except Fridays.
Any parents/students needing assistance with SAE projects please email or call Mrs. Matej.
SAE Projects- Please read parent email sent out on 9/28/19. This project is ongoing throughout the school year and is a major part of students' curriculum.
2nd six weeks will wrap up “What is FFA” and starting Parliamentary Procedure
Floral Design
SAE projects please email or contact Ms. Underwood
Update:
Students will be assisting the PTO with designing and creating homecoming mums and garters
Adopt-a-Floral Design Student is looking for 100 % students being adopted.
Questions please contact Ms. Underwood
Animal Science
Tutorials:
As needed after school until 4:45 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays
SAE projects please email or contact Ms. Underwood
Spanish Tutoring Schedule
Mondays 3:30-4:40
Tuesdays 3:30-4:40
Thursdays 3:30-4:40
Upcoming Events
Day of the Dead Project
Working through Unit 1 - Likes/Dislikes, Describing People
The DotD project will need a shoebox.
Yearbook “Stinger Staff” Tutoring Schedules
Mondays 3:50-5:00
Tuesdays 3:50-4:30
Thursdays 3:50-4:30
Fridays 3:50-5:00
*NOTE* Students should communicate that they are staying after school prior to just showing up.
Yearbook Celebrations & Upcoming
Students in the yearbook class have started taking photos at games and in some classes.
Activities/Projects/Events
Yearbooks are for sale for $45 until the end of March. They can be purchased at www.balfour.com or in room 109 at MPMS.Support Needed
We are always in need of magazines, donated photos from events, and the purchasing of ADs for the yearbook. Contact Shelley Petkovsek for more information.
Photojournalism Tutoring Schedules
Tuesdays 3:50 - 4:30
Thursdays 3:50 - 4:30
*NOTE* Students should communicate that they are staying after school prior to just showing up.
Celebrations
Students have been submitting photos and several are entering their photos in for the Sam Houston Memorial Museum Photo Contest.
#BuildingChampions
Upcoming Activities/Projects/Events
We will be starting using cameras and learning how to take pictures this six weeks. Students will also begin creating PSA’s using FlipGrid.
Support Needed
We need magazines, notebook paper, and possibly guest speakers for photography & historical projects.
MPMS Health Tips
Eat well and be active
Maintaining a healthy weight is especially important for children. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. children have obesity, putting them at risk for asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. Children with obesity also are more likely to suffer from social isolation, depression, and lower self-esteem.
Most children consume almost half of their calories at school. That makes school a great place to learn and practice healthy eating – a gift that keeps on giving for a lifetime. Check out this fact sheet
for what parents and schools can do to encourage a healthy diet that includes fresh fruits and vegetables, grains, dairy, lean meats and oils in controlled portions with limited amounts of saturated fats, added sugars, and sodium.
Homecoming Dance
Date: October 18th
Location: Girls Gym
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Tickets: $5.00
Ticket Sales: All Lunches on October 17th and 18th
Clubs at MPMS
MPMS Clubs and Organizations
CLUBS
Hornet Beautification Club (Ronda Underwood) - promotes citizenship, leadership and PRIDE
Chess Club (John Nepveux) - chess prep for UIL competition
HISD Fishing Club (Rex Owen and Ronda Underwood) - promoting the sport/leisure activity of fishing
Boys to Men (Valry Allen and Tiny O'bryant) - promotes social skills, responsibility, PRIDE, professionalism and more for male students
Readers of the Lost Book (Rex Owen and Joshua Cole) - for any students who enjoy reading.
Tabletop gaming Club(Cameron Shaw and Angelica Benevides) - promotes collaboration, strategic thinking and social skills
Whatnots (Shelley Petkovsek) - promotes creativity and imaginative products in a variety of medium and format
Royalty (Washington and Montgomery) - provides mentorship to girls of MPMS by SHSU female students.
ORGANIZATIONS
MPMS Student Council (Jennetta Montgomery-Craig and Angelica Benevides) - gives students an opportunity to develop leadership by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects
MPMS FFA (Ronda Underwood and Bailey Matej) - provides students opportunity to prepare for careers dedicated to making a positive difference in their lives and community, develop leadership skills, personal growth and citizenship
National Junior Honor Society (Shandilynne Holly) - promotes citizenship, character, leadership, service and scholarship
Huntsville FFA
Meat order pick up November 14th
FFA Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of the month
Ant students wishing to show animals need to contact their appropriate Ag teacher ASAP!
Huntsville FFA Upcoming
Meat order pick up November 14th
Please check the Huntsville FFA website for information on upcoming events and deadlines.
FFA Meeting is October 15th.
Commercial Heifer and Steer tagin Oct. 19th.
Lamb and Goat tag-in October 22nd.
Major SHow entry night Oct 29th.
Any students wishing to show animals need to contact their appropriate Ag teacher ASAP!
National Junior Honor Society
Next Meeting:
November 6th (Wednesday).
Students voted on fundraiser ideas and bake sale won! Details pending.
Officers:
President- Benjamin Hendricks
Vice President- Sarah Philpitt
Treasurer- Emily Tuttle
Secretary- Elizabeth Hanson
Park Pride
Park Pride is an organization dedicated to leadership by example. A member must have exemplary conduct at school and at all school functions, and must be endeavoring to succeed in the classroom.
The goals of Park Pride are to identify and recognize those students whose behavior is an asset to Mance Park Middle School, to reward those students with the rights and privileges they have earned, and to have Park Pride improve other students’ school pride and personal conduct by providing a very visible, shining example.
Membership is by invitation only.
*Additional information will be shared in the October Newsletter regarding the Park Pride timeline.
MPMS Girls Athletics
8th grade volleyball won first place at the Tarkington tournament on October 5th
8th grade B volleyball finished 3rd at the Tarkington tournament on October 5th
Upcoming Dates & Events:
Boys and Girls district cross country meet Wednesday 10-9 at Veterans Park in College Station @4
7th and 8th grade volleyball are away on 10-10 @ AMCMS
Volleyball home on 10-17 against SFA
Volleyball district game TBA on 10-24
8th grade girls basketball tryouts are Monday (10-28) and Tuesday (10-29) from 3:45-5
7th grade girls basketball tryouts are Wednesday (10-30) and Thursday (10-31) from 3:45-5
MPMS Boys Athletics
Mance Park Football Games: (B Games will begin at 5:30 and A Games will follow after)
Tuesday, October 1:
8th Grade Away @ Davila
7th Grade Home vs. Davila
Monday, October 7:
7th Grade C Game @ Home
Tuesday, October 8:
8th Grade Home vs. Brenham
7th Grade Away @ Brenham
Tuesday, October 15:
8th Grade Away @ AMCMS
7th Grade Home vs. AMCMS
Tuesday, October 22:
8th Grade Home vs. SFA
7th Grade Away @ SFA
Tuesday, October 29:
8th Grade Playoff Game (Location TBD)
7th Grade Playoff Game (Location TBD)