Mooresville Middle School
Community Newsletter -- August 12, 2022
A Message from Mr. Kosal:
Together we make a family!
There's plenty of new information in this Newsletter, so please take some time to review the updates. If you have questions about upcoming events / requirements, always feel free to call the school or email the admin team members listed below.
In this newsletter, you'll read about:
- Email address to alert MMS of absence / provide doctor's note
- Laptop Update needed this weekend (Jamf)
- How to be a parent volunteer for MMS / MGSD
- News from the MMS PTSO
- Car-rider procedures @ MMS *important updates*
- MMS Tardy Policies
- School Picture Days
- PowerSchool Infosnap requirement
- School Nutrition notice
- Upcoming "Coffee with Mr. Kosal" event
- How to follow MMS on social media
Thanks for reading, and I hope y'all had a GREAT first week of school, Red Imp families!
Mr. Kosal, interim 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. Akelman, Assistant Principal of Instruction (dakelman@mgsd.k12.nc.us)
Ms. Clark, MMS Athletic Director (annclark@mgsd.k12.nc.us)
*Update* Car-rider procedures at MMS:
- When entering from Kistler Farm Rd, there will be TWO lines for cars to form. The staff member with the reflective vest will signal when it's your line's turn to pull up.
- Do not stop to drop your student off by the awning -- we need cars to pull ALL THE WAY UP. Please follow the directions of the staff members on duty.
- Students waiting in the afternoon for their ride must remain behind the yellow safety line on the sidewalk and should wait until their car comes to a stop before approaching.
- It is great for students to socialize with friends, but they must stay alert and watch for their ride. When one car is excessively waiting, the whole line is impacted.
- Please remind students that the front lawn of the school is still school property and therefore our MGSD Student Code of Conduct and MMS school rules still apply.
- * update * All students walking off campus MUST have a parent permission form on file in the MMS front office.
- * update * No students can be picked up via car at any location except for the car-rider line. Students will not be allowed to use the crosswalk to the staff parking lot during car-rider dismissal due to safety reasons.
Thanks for helping us make a safe and efficient car rider line this year at MMS!
MMS Congratulates:
Mr. Michael Fulton!
Ms. Lori Degasperis!
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!
Laptop Update - Please Help Your Student This Weekend!
Click Here to see the directions for students on completing this update. It is important that these step-by-step instructions are followed correctly and accurately. Thank you, parents, for your help with this!
A message from the MMS PTSO:
Thanks to all for stopping by the PTSO table at open house! We will be having an online web store with our new 2022-23 PTSO spirit wear designs at the end of this month. There will be t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, hoodies, joggers and athletic shorts! Watch for details coming soon.
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! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mooresvillemiddleptso
The PTSO will have several opportunities throughout the year for parents/guardians to volunteer. The school district requires a completed check on file before allowing individuals into our schools to work with our children. The costs of this background check are covered by MGSD. If you plan on volunteering with us, please complete this district required: SecureVolunteer Background Check. If you have already completed this process please remember to renew it prior to expiration. Upon completion you will receive a card to bring with you every time you volunteer.
Finally, did you know that your everyday ordinary purchases can earn $$$ for our school? The following partners will donate a percentage of your purchases to our school:
Amazon smile https://smile.amazon.com/ch/88-1876711
Box tops for education https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/how-to-earn
Publix Partners https://corporate.publix.com/community/corporate-campaigns/publix-partners/schools
Harris Teeter together in education https://tie.harristeeter.com/together-in-education
Sign up or link your accounts to start supporting MMS today!
Parent Volunteers Wanted!
Parents of Red Imp students: We need Parent Volunteers this year for a number of school- and district-based groups! Use the QR code shown at right OR click here to fill out an interest form for:
- PTSO for MMS
- Mooresville Motivators (mentors)
- School Improvement Team
- MGSD Parent Advisory Committee
- MGSD Calendar Committee
We appreciate your support of MMS and MGSD for this coming year!
MMS Bell Schedule for 2022-23
Notes on the MMS Bell Schedule:
Students may enter MMS at 7:00am. The bell for 1st period rings at 7:20am.
Upon entering the building, students may purchase breakfast at one of the two breakfast carts in the main hallway.
Students will report directly to Imp Time (homeroom) / 1st period. If they need to leave (bathroom, see another teacher, go to main office, etc.), following the MMS policy (i.e. using E-Hall Pass) will be required.
Students on late buses will be excused from tardies.
Students arriving via car between 7:20-7:30am will receive a tardy ticket and proceed to class.
If a student arrives after 7:30am, they will be required to sign in at the main office and log their tardy to school.
2022-23 Tardy Policies:
Late to Imp Time / 1st period (after 7:20am):
3 tardies -> student meets with counselor
6 tardies -> counselor-parent conference;
8 tardies -> phone admin-counselor-parent conference;
10+ tardies -> face-to-face admin-counselor-parent
Late to Class (periods 2-7):
1st & 2nd tardy = verbal warning from teacher ( document in EdHandbook)
3rd tardy = teacher-student conference w/ teacher call to parent;
4th tardy = lunch detention with teacher call to parent;
5th tardy & beyond = Office referral
** MMS will be using PBIS / positive reinforcement of “No Tardy Parties” once each quarter during the school day. Only students that have not been marked tardy that quarter will be able to attend.
** Please help us maximize our instructional time with kids by getting your student to school before 7:20am each day. We greatly appreciate your help!
Upcoming Red Imp Athletics:
C'mon out to support our Red Imp athletes next week as fall sports kick off on Monday, August 15th. Scheduled home events (4:00pm start time) are:
- Softball on Monday, 8/15
- Tennis on Tuesday, 8/16
Coffee with Mr. Kosal
MMS Social Media Handles - follow us!
Facebook: @mooresvillems
Instagram: mooresvillems
Twitter: @mooresvillems
Website: https://mms.mgsd.k12.nc.us/
School Picture Days
Mark your calendars: MMS school picture days are planned for September 13th (7th grade) & 14th (8th grade).
Further information and order forms will be provided for families closer to these dates.
Make-up picture day is scheduled for September 28th.
School Lunch / Nutrition update from MGSD:
We understand that meal costs may create a financial burden for some of our families, and our district has worked diligently to contain school meal prices as much as possible for our families. We are fortunate and pleased to announce that we will be able to go into the 2022 - 2023 school year holding our school meal prices at the same price they have been since 2013.
Full Price MealFree & Reduced Price Meal, 7th - 12th grades:
Breakfast = $1.00
Lunch = $2.40
Premium Meal Price = $3.15
Breakfast = $0.00 (For both Free & Reduced)
Premium Meal Price = $0.40 (Reduced)
Families and MGSD Staff can pre-pay online for purchases in the school cafeterias. Go to www.k12paymentcenter.com to set up an account now!
We are honored that we were able to serve all of our community's children meals at no cost since March 2020. We look forward to continuing to serve our students during the 2022 - 2023 school year by keeping our meal prices low and providing quality, nutritious meals.
If you have any questions about these upcoming changes to our program or the Free and Reduced Meals Application, please don't hesitate to contact the School Nutrition Director, Kim McCall at kmccall@mgsd.k12.nc.us
Mark your calendars!
Have questions or concerns?
Email: pkosal@mgsd.k12.nc.us
Website: https://mms.mgsd.k12.nc.us/
Location: 233 Kistler Farm Road, Mooresville, NC, USA
Phone: (704) 658-2720