MPMS COUGAR PRIDE NEWS
January 13, 2023
Special Mini Edition - Check It Out!!
Monday, January 16th - No School for Students or Staff. Enjoy the three-day weekend!
Wednesday, January 18th - Adjusted Schedule:
With the semester about to come to a close, we will be running an adjust schedule for 6th and 7th graders on Wednesday, January 18th so our 8th graders can take their Civics or Science SOL test. Please see the details below.
Tuesday, January 24th - MPMS Multicultural STEAM Night:
Please join us for our much anticipated Multicultural and STEAM Night on January 24th from 6:00-8:00 pm. Chef volunteers are needed - please see the flyers and links below for all the delicious details.
Tuesday, January 31st or Thursday, February 2 - MPHS Scheduling Event for Parents of 8th graders:
It's time for our 8th graders to start thinking about scheduling for their 9th grade year. Please see the details below. Students are welcome to attend.
MPMS - Important Dates
January 16 - No School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
January 18 - Adjusted Schedule for SOL Testing - see below for details
January 18 - 8th grade Science/Civics SOL testing
January 20 - End of Quarter 2/Semester 1
January 23 - No School for students, Teacher Workday/Professional Development Day
January 24-27 - MPMS Multicultural and STEAM SPIRIT WEEK
January 24 - MPMS Multicultural/STEAM Night, 6:00-8:00PM
January 27 - Quarter 2/Semester 1 Grades Available/Report Cards
January 31 - 8th grade Parent Night - Scheduling for 9th grade, 6:30PM (two dates available)
February 1 - Semester 1 Academic Recognition Ceremony, 7:59AM, parents of recipients will be notified
February 2 - 8th grade Parent Night - Scheduling for 9th grade, 6:30PM (two dates available)
SOL Testing - January 18th: Special Information for All Students
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has developed the Virginia Assessment Program to help measure students' academic progress in the Standards of Learning (SOLs). All students at Manassas Park Middle School (MPMS) participate in SOL testing or alternative assessments at some point throughout the school year to indicate what students know in the subject areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. Our first opportunity for students to demonstrate their learning in the areas of science and civics is Wednesday, January 18th for 8th grade students.
Wednesday, January 18th - Adjusted Testing Schedule
January 18th
8th Grade Students & Adaptive Special Education Students
Normal 7:00 a.m. Arrival to School
8th grades students enrolled in Civics or Science 8 will take their Civics or Science SOL Test
6th Grade Students & 7th Grade Students
Delayed 10:35 a.m. Arrival to School
6th & 7th graders complete virtual learning activities remotely prior to 10:35 a.m. arrival to school
Students will report directly to 3rd Block
6th and 7th grade Bus Routes for Wed. January 18th
SOL for Middle School
Wednesday Jan. 18th, 2023 pick up from Neighborhood bus stops. Student the route number is displayed in black box.
All students should be at the bus stop 5 minutes prior to estimated bus times.
Route #2 Mrs. O. Anderson
10:10 – Jessica & Wilcoxen (circle)
10:13 – Andrew & Scotty
10:15 – Andrew & Christopher
Route #3 Mr. Hodge
10:10 – Cabbel & Kirby
10:13 – Cabbel & Polk
Route #4 Mrs. Romero
10:10 – Cabbel & Forrest
10:15 – Manassas & Courtney (E)
Route # 5 Mrs. Samir
10:15 – Cabbel & Moseby
10:18 – Manassas & Kent (on Kent)
Route #7 Mrs. Salmeron
10:10 – W. Carondelet & Digital (PS)
10:12 – Digital & Creek View
10:14 - Digital & Elm
10:15 – Digital & Palisades (Students from the gated community walk to this stop.)
Route #8 Mrs. Taylor
10:10 – Colburn & Luxor
10:13 – Colburn & Walden
Route #9 Ms. Farrell
10:05 -Holden & Luxor
10:09 – 2095 OCR
10:10 – 2081 OCR
10:11 – OCR & Runyon
10:12 – OCR & Yost
10:14– 187 Old Centreville Rd.
10:15 – 161 (OCR & Polk)
Route # 12 Mrs. Berry
10:10 – Manassas & Zachary
10:12 – Matthew & Nancy
10:13 – Matthew & S. Whitt
10:14 – S. Whitt & Jan
10:15 – Brandon & S. Whitt
10:16 – Matthew & Brandon
Route #14 Mrs. Williams
10:15 – Euclid & Lapaz
10:17 – Conner & Hamilton
10:18 – Conner & General Way
10:21 – Sandstone & Cartwright
Route #15 Mr. Sandfilippo
10:20 - Overhill & White Pine
10:22 - White Pine & Sandstone
10:24 - Manassas & Overhill (E)
Route #16 Mrs. Reyes
10:10 – Franklin & Market (Students from Artena Apts walk here.)
10:15 – W. Carondelet & Silver Meteor
10:16 – W. Carondelet & Black Hawk
10:17 – W. Carondelet & Primrose
Route #17 Mr. Pollard
10:10 – Matthew & Michael
10:12 – Matthew & William
10:13 – William & Stephanie
10:15 - Stephanie & Laurie
10:17 – Manassas & Greenshire
Route #18 Mr. Granados
10:10 – Lambert & Holden
10:13 – Denver & Holden (on Holden)
10:15 – Holden & Colburn
Route #19 Mrs. Newman
10:15 – Manassas & Mace (W)
10:18 – Sheldon & Baker
Route #22 Mrs. Brathwaite
10:10 – Manassas & Cabbel (W)
10:13 – Cabbel & Scott
Route #22 Mrs. Pantoja
10:10 – Manassas & Martin (W)
10:13 – Lambert & Yost
10:17 – Denver & Lambert
Route #25 Mrs. Moncada
10:10 – Manassas & Colfax W
10:12 – Colfax & Meeker
10:15 – Travis & Kent
Route #32 Mrs. Sandoval-Carrillo
10:15 – Manassas & 1st Evans (W)
10:17 – Manassas & 2nd Evans (W)
Route #36 Mrs. Rivera
10:10 – Manassas & Denver
10:13 – Travis & Alpine
10:17 – Manassas & Price (E)
Route #38 Mrs. Lucero
10:15 – Manassas & Cynthia
10:18 – Manassas & Golf
10:20 – Manassas & Arnie
Save the Date - January 24 - MPMS Multicultural and STEAM Night
See the flyers below for more information!




MPHS 8th grade Parent Nights - January 31 and February 2
The high school counselors are very excited to begin the course selection process for 2023-24. In order to provide parents and students with important information about the course selection process and to discuss the transition from middle school to high school, we have scheduled two parent/student meetings. The presentation will last about 20 minutes with time afterward for questions.
Two date options:
WHEN: 01/31/2023 WHERE: Middle School Auditorium TIME: 6:30pm
or
WHEN: 02/02/2023 WHERE: Middle School Auditorium TIME: 6:30pm
Expectations for Excellence
We want your student to achieve at their maximum potential. To do this, we need to make sure the school day and instructional time are safe, focused, and distractions are limited. Please partner with us and talk with your student about following these important Expectations for Excellence:
Cell phones are to be off and away during the school day. Students may use their phone during lunch, before school, and after school. As needed, students may utilize the front office phone to communicate with parents. Our front office team is happy to assist.
Hats and hoods are to not to be worn while in the school building.
