Manitou Springs Middle School
Friday, April 7th, 2023
Dear Middle School Families,
We had a great week back from Spring Break. On Thursday, we celebrated students during our 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Assembly. Students had an opportunity to eat ice cream, receive certificates of achievement, and turn me into an ice-cream sundae!
Next week we have CMAS assessments. We have built in lots of breaks and fun for students during this time. Please see the schedule below and let us know if you have any questions. There is not a Late Start Wednesday next week.
Sincerely,
Mr. Cady
Principal, MSMS
Dates for your Calendar
April 10 - 13th: CMAS Assessments
April 10th: Girls Soccer @ CSCS
April 12th: Girls Soccer vs. Atlas Prep
April 14th: Matchwitz @ Monument Academy
April 15th: Track @ Vanguard
April 17th: Girls Soccer @ RMCA
April 19th: Girls Soccer vs. James Irwin
April 20th: STEAM Night, 5:30 to 7:00 PM
April 21st: No school - teacher work day
April 21st: Girls Soccer vs CSS
April 24th: Girls Soccer vs. CSCA
April 26th: Late Start Wednesday, 10:05 School Start
April 26th: Girls Soccer vs. Ellicott
April 29th: Track @ Banning Lewis
May 1st - 5th: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 1st: Girls Soccer @ Banning Lewis
May 3rd: Late Start Wednesday, 10:05 School Start
May 3rd: Girls Soccer @ Thomas MacLaren
May 5th: World Language & Culture Night at MSHS
May 6th: Track @ Atlas Prep
May 8th: Girls Soccer Playoffs
May 10th: Late Start Wednesday, 10:05 School Start
May 10th: Orchestra Concert, 6:30 PM
May 11th: Band Concert, 6:30 PM
May 12th: Choir Concert, 7:00 PM
May 13th: Track League Championship @ James Irwin
May 17th: Late Start Wednesday, 10:05 School Start
May 24th: 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
May 24th: 8th Grade Dance, 7:15 - 8:15 PM
May 25th: Last Day of School, 12:30 Release
In the school
STEAM Night at MSMS!
3rd-11th Grade Testing
In April we will administer state testing for our 3rd-11th graders. In grades 3-8 students will take three tests each of Math and English Language Arts, with an additional 3 tests of science for grades 5 and 8. In grades 9-11 students will take the SAT Suite of assessments, with an additional science assessment in grade 11.
We believe that these assessments help to monitor a student's academic growth and support our professional growth as well. If you have any questions about state testing please reach out to our child's school assessment coordinator.
Manitou Springs Elementary School
Ute Pass Elementary School
Manitou Springs Middle School
Manitou Springs High School
Students Of The Week
Congrats to out students of the week! Brianna L.,Lilia B. and Alazar B.(Not pictured)!
S.W.A.T. Team
3rd Quarter Honor Roll Celebration - Ice Cream Sundaes!
Enrichment Classes Thursday
7th Grade Science
Manitou Springs Lantern Parade with Concrete Couch
7th Grade Collaborative Sewing Project
Our 7th grade artists started working on a watercolor embroidery project this week. They will use their stitching and sewing skills to create a collaborative project with MSES 2nd graders after CMAS.
Thank You P.A.C.!
DAC Attendance
Hi Families!
The DAC attendance sub-committee would like feedback on your perspective on your middle school student's attendance. Please complete the survey in the link below:
Homework getting you down?
We got spirit! How about you?
Disc Golf Fun!
Spring Concerts:
Music Jam!
but we have 4 guitars, two keyboards, drums, percussion, and multiple amps available. At jam, we go around in a circle taking turns suggesting
songs, and Mr. J helps the group arrange the song and is prepared to give students resources to help them practice their instrument at home.
You are not required to sign up or stay for the entire jam-hope to see you there :)
Virtual Tour of Manitou Springs Middle School
Text Messaging Service From School Messenger
Transportation Information
Scholarships for Middle School Students
Did you know that scholarships are available for all grade levels? There are scholarships that you can apply for in middle school. Check out this website: Scholarships for Middle School Students
6th Grade Snack Sign-up
6th graders eat lunch early, at 10:05am, so they tend to be hungry towards the end of the day. PAC is helping organize snacks for the 6th graders so they can focus on their afternoon classes. The big boxes of snacks they sell at Costco or Sam's are perfect. Please consider signing up HERE.
Employment Opportunities
Community Events
Institute Of Reading Development
World Language and Culture Night
13th Annual Lantern Parade
Summer Baseball
Preventing Teen Dating Violence By Promoting Healthy Relationships
Green Box Summer Camps
Interested in the Middle School GreenBox camp pre-registrations? See below!
https://greenboxarts.org/events/clowning-around-with-shakespeare/
Manitou Mountain Monsters
Game Academy
Affordable Connectivity Program
Mustang Tech Tips!
Fake News and You
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