Stay focused Mustangs...
This week our counseling office is partnering with the SRHS counseling team to present 8th grade families important information about the articulation process to high school (More information is below). This had me thinking, "Wow, are we already thinking about next year?" Absolutely. It was a good reminder for myself and our students that if they haven't already, now is the time to be thinking about next year and how decisions we make today will have an impact on what happens next year. During this time of the year, it's easy to forget that the next few weeks are going to be important for student's first semester grades. Consider this, we have two more weeks until Winter Break and then we return to school in January with only 3 weeks left before the first semester ends. Now is a perfect time to re-organize and recommit to finishing the semester strong. It is such an exciting time of the year with holiday parties and activities planned at school, which makes it even more important for students to take moment to reflect on their goals for the year and strategize how to finish the semester strong academically.
Stay focused Mustangs!
Josh Way, Ed.D
Attention 8th Grade Parents- SRHS Planning Meeting, Tuesday, 12/6, 6pm
On Tuesday, December 6th at 6pm via Zoom the MMS Counseling Department will be presenting high school planning information to 8th grade students and their parents/guardians. During this session students and families will learn about high school graduation requirements, program options, math pathways and college entrance requirements. SRHS Counselors will be present to answer questions at the end of the presentation. Please join us using the following Zoom link:
https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/89118660558
Meeting ID: 891 1866 0558
Below are some documents that we will be sharing during the presentation. We look forward to meeting with you on the evening of December 6th!
Deadline to Sign up For Winter Sports in Monday, December 5th
Attention all volleyball and soccer players! Don't forget that the deadline to sign-up for these sports is this Monday, December 5th. Click here to sign up.
Here are some important links: Parent/Guardian FAQ's, Winter Practice Schedule, Middle School Website
Who's Who at Marshall...
MMS is excited to introduce you to PE Teacher, Janel McCarthy. Mrs. McCarthy is one of our most committed and passionate teachers. Even though she teaches mostly 7th and 8th grade classes, she volunteered to chaperone 6th grade camp this year. Kids say they love being in her class because of her energy, positivity, and kindness. Here's a little more about Coach McCarthy:
How many years in education? I started teaching in the San Diego Unified School District in 1995 so I have been teaching for 27 years and I've been teaching PE at Marshall for 15 years.
Why middle school?- I taught high school before I came to MMS because I wanted to coach. I coached varsity field hockey and soccer at Mira Mesa High School. After having two kids, I decided to try teaching middle school and LOVE IT!
What is your favorite thing to do on the weekend? I like to travel and enjoy spending time with my family. We spend a lot of vacations in Hawaii and I like going to the beach, hiking, paddle boarding, and kayaking. Also, I enjoy listening to music, walking my dog, watching sunsets, and spending time with family and friends.
What impact do you hope to make at Marshall? I hope to teach MMS students the importance of living a healthy lifestyle both physically and mentally through exercise and movement, and help students become self-motivated, responsible, and confident individuals.
ASB Corner
Hello Marshall Middle Parents!
ASB is planning lots of exciting activities the next couple of weeks.
LUNCHTIME ACTIVITIES! ASB is hosting a game of Red Light Green Light on Wednesday, December 7th. Please sign up to participate. Only 20 spots are available for each activity!
Sign up below to participate :
Red Light Green Light: https://forms.gle/NwnjbxKUXNQ2bXUa6.
Winter Grams will be on sale in the Marshall Market at lunch from Monday, December 5- Friday, December 9th. Be sure to send grams to all your friends! Only $1.00 each. Make sure you know your friends’ 6th-period teachers. Grams will be delivered on December 12th.
Winter Spirit Week!
Monday, December 12th: Blackout Day (wear all black)
Tuesday, December 13th: Anything But a Backpack Day (bring your school supplies in anything but a backpack. However, items should not create major disruptions to classes)
Wednesday, December 14th: Cozy Day (wear your pajamas and bring your blankets and stuffed animals)
Thursday, December 15th: Disney Day (Wear your ears, Disney themed Tshirts or costumes)
Friday, December 16th: Snow Day (Wear your Winter outfits: beanies, scarves, ugly sweaters, gloves, Santa hats.)
Need a holiday gift idea?
We just added new logos to our ApparelNow shop, so there are more options for customizing your Marshall Spirit Wear! All proceeds help fund ASB activities on campus, so be sure to check it out! Show your school spirit all year!
Website: https://sites.google.com/sandi.net/marshallmiddleasb/home
ApparelNow: https://apparelnow.com/marshall-middle-school-spiritwear
TikTok: @theactualmarshallasb
Instagram: @asb.marshall
Facebook: @Marshall ASB
Some Things to Consider...
Researchers from Stanford recently reported that teen brains have aged faster as a result of the pandemic. While conducting a longitudinal study on the structures of teen brains over multiple years, researchers compared brain imaging from teens before and after the pandemic and saw uncharacteristic growth in regions of the brain that regulate fear and stress. They also saw an impact on the regions controlling executive functioning. Both occur during adolescence, however the rate of change appears to have accelerated when comparing to typical models of brain maturation. This article discusses not only the research implications of the Stanford study, but emphasizes the need for more attention and action in regards to working with mental health and well-being of teens.