Middle Matters
Everything in the Middle School that MATTERS
Happy October.
As the calendar turns to October, we are already at the midpoint of the first quarter. It is a good time to check in to see how your child is doing. If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s progress, please be sure to contact your child’s teacher.
In this edition:
- Early bird conferences
- Midterm
- Parent involvement meeting
- Picture retakes
- And much more...
Parent Information
Parent Involvement - Meeting tonight
Agenda.
Welcome
Treasurer's report
Principals report -Mr. Scherber will give an update on the start of the school year. Parents will also be given an opportunity to share how it’s going from a parent standpoint: District safety plans, Building Safety-Drills/practices, updated school board policies, student dress-Discipline
October - November Calendar.
Need for PI leaders
Early Bird Conferences
Thursday, October 14th, 6-8 PM
Midterm
Thursday, October 7, all middle school grade books will be updated at 3:15 PM. Log in to the parent portal to view your child's progress.
Picture Retakes - Thursday, October 7th
Jostens will be back in the building on Thursday morning for picture retakes. Any child who would like to have their picture retaken or missed it last month will have their photo taken.
YOUR PHOTOS ARE READY!
Good news! JostensPIX was recently at your school to photograph picture day, and your student's photos are now available for viewing and ordering!
VIEW AND ORDER PHOTOS HERE
https://shop.jostenspix.com
PHOTOS NOT APPEARING IN YOUR GALLERY?
FIND YOUR STUDENT USING EVENT CODE: FE4621
Did you know?
- You can personalize your photos with a variety of backgrounds and
text - Photos are shipped directly to your home
- High-res digital downloads are available
- If you have more than one child, you can order together and pay once
Monticello Middle School Yearbook
Yearbooks are for SALE!
You can order your child's yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com.
**Order between Sept. 18th - Nov. 12th at the price of $26
* If you order after Nov. 12th at the price of $31
The earlier you order, the better the deal!
Photo Use Authorization
DISTRICT OPTIONAL CARE FOR CHROMEBOOKS
District optional Chromebook ChromeCare is available to purchase until Friday, October 15! The cost is $45.00.
Go to the parent portal to sign up!
2021-2022 DISTRICT CHROMECARE INSURANCE District Optional Coverage Plan for Chromebooks
Student Focus
Unity Day - October 20
Unity Day, the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month, has been recognized in the United States since 2011. To participate in Unity Day, individuals, schools, communities, and businesses WEAR AND SHARE ORANGE to show unity for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion and to send a visible message that no child should ever experience bullying.
Parent Involvement
Parent Involvement Volunteers Needed
The Parent Involvement Committee is looking for a chairperson and treasurer. Meetings are once a month and last no more than an hour. If you are at all interested in joining, please come and check things out! These meetings are a great time to be able to get to know what is happening in the school as our principal and a school board member regularly attend.
If you have any questions, contact Jessica Bechtold at jessicambechtold@gmail.com.
Parent Involvement Meeting
Monday, Oct 4, 2021, 06:00 PM
Monticello Middle School, Broadway Street East, Monticello, MN, USA
Upcoming Dates
- October 20 - Early Dismissal 11:19 am
- October 21-22 - No School - Fall Break
- November 5 - End of First Quarter
- November 5 - Early Dismissal 11:19 am
- November 8 - No School - Teacher Workshop
- November 18 & 23 - Fall Conferences
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Monticello Middle School
Jeff Scherber, Principal 763-272-2101
Bonnie Spohn, Assistant Principal 763-272-2102
Andrew Kelly, Dean of Students & A/D 763-272-2112
MS Office 763-272-2100 / Attendance Line 763-272-2110
Website: https://www.monticello.k12.mn.us/Domain/9
Location: 800 Broadway Street East, Monticello, MN, USA
Phone: 763-272-2000
Twitter: @MMS_Leader