MIDDLE MATTERS
Everything in the Middle School that matters
Volume 5
PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Finally February!
Wow- what a crazy finish to January. In this edition of Middle Matters, we showcase many student accomplishments from January and promote our programming for February.
In this issue…
It’s “I Love to Read Month” contest and prizes
MS Snow Week dress up days
MMS Geography Bee- finalists
January Student of the Month- quotes
Athletics and Activities- Time to “Think Spring”
Parent Involvement update- Ice Cream sandwich sales this week
Bring in Box Tops- grade level competition
Important MCA dates
Important Eighth Grade/HS registration information
I Love to Read Month
February is “I Love to Read” month here at Monticello Middle School. To celebrate our love of reading, we have many literacy-focused activities planned for the month. Here are some of the highlights:
- What does it mean to be a reader? Through the month, we will be exploring that question through our Magic Studio News programming. Through staff interviews, book talks, and videos of news-worthy readers of the world, students will be bombarded with stories supporting reading as a journey of discovery.
Let’s read! Then read some more! Let’s gobble up those words and become Monticello Middle School Reading All-Stars! With every book a student reads, they will be putting up a star on our All-Star hallway display. How many All-Star students and books can be represented?
Let’s mix in some prizes! Thanks to our Parent Involvement committee, students who turn in a reading log with their parent signature will be entered into a drawing for some great prizes. Reading log due dates will be February 8th, 22nd, and March 1st.
Thank you for your support of all of our amazing readers at Monticello Middle School!
Snow Week
Parent Information
Is Your 8th Grader Ready for High School Registration?
Our 8th Graders begin the process for high school registration this week. We will have a meeting this Thursday, 2/7/19, and share important information. Ask your 8th grader about the meeting. Online registration begins March 1st.
Plans are in the works to help parents and student decide on their education pathway.
- 8th Grade Student/Parent Meeting 5:00 p.m. in the H.S. Auditorium
- Departure Showcase
- Student Demonstrations
- Student Performances
- Registration Information
- Tours
MCA TESTING DATES
Math MCA - Grades 6-8: April 24, 25, 26
YEARBOOK ORDER EXTENDED
EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING
- WCCO RADIO/TV - CHANNEL 4
- KARE 11 TV - CHANNEL 11
- KMSP TV - CHANNEL 9
- KSTP TV - CHANNEL 5
- KRWC (Radio - Buffalo)
- KCLD (Radio - St. Cloud)
- ST. CLOUD TIMES WEBSITE
- MONTICELLO TIMES WEBSITE
ATTENDANCE LINE - 763-272-2110
Thank you!
Transportation Changes
Please remember Hoglund transportation needs any transportation changes submitted 24 hours before any anticipated changes. This will help ensure all students have a seat on the bus. Last minute requests to have your child ride a different bus home cannot be honored.
Item Drop-off
Dates to Remember
Feb. 11
Parent Involvement Meeting 6 p.m.
Feb. 15
No School - Teacher Workshop
Feb. 18
No School - Presidents' Day
Feb. 18
Mid-Quarter 3
Feb. 21
At-Risk Conferences 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 26
6th Choir and Cantar 7 p.m. at MS
Feb. 28
7th/8th Choir and Cantar 7 p.m. at MS
STUDENT FOCUS
MMS Annual National Geographic GeoBee
Aidan Thornton, Jacob Mitikyuk, and Patrick Shobe
The Monticello Middle School conducted their annual National Geographic GeoBee on January 10. 24 students from grades 6-8 qualified to participate. After a very suspenseful conclusion, 7th grader, Jacob Mikityuk was crowned our champion. 8th grader, Aidan Thornton, and 7th grader, Patrick Shobe, finished in second and third places respectively. Jacob will now take a qualifying test to see if he is one of the 100 middle schoolers across the state to qualify for the State GeoBee which will be held at the end of March. Good luck Jacob!
DO YOU HAVE PHOTOS from school sports, activities, or student involvement that we can use in the yearbook?
Students of the Month
6th-Grade
"Even when others say you can't; you have to keep trying and finish strong."
6-2: Gavin Kesti
"Not doing it, is certainly the best way to not getting it." -Wayne Gretzky
7th-Grade
“If you want it bad enough, and you are willing to make sacrifices, you can do it. First, you have to believe in yourself.”
7-2: Allison Eiden
"Try your best."
8th-Grade
"Sometimes losing is just another way to learn."
8-2 Madison Walsh
“Hard days are the best because that is when champions are made.” - Gabby Douglas
Photo Use Authorization
NOTES FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
Cold & Flu Season
We are in the cold and flu season and need to take extra precautions to stay healthy. One of the best ways to stay healthy is to do effective handwashing, get adequate sleep and also remember, it is not too late to get your flu shot. Influenza-like illness is defined by temperature >100 degrees Fahrenheit along with a sore throat &/or cough. If a student has a fever of over 100 degrees, they need to stay home until they have a normal temperature for 24 hours without fever-reducing medicine. This is to allow them time to recuperate as well as not spread their illness to others.
Over the Counter Medication
Please call the health office with any questions or concerns.
Middle School Health Office Phone: (763) 272-2120 or Fax (763)272-2109
If your child is going to be absent, please call our 24/7 MS Attendance Line: (763) 272-2110. Thank you, Monica Schwickerath, Licensed School Nurse
STUDENT CENTER SPOTLIGHT
Green Card Youth Voices Exhibit will be on display for the month of February at MMS and MHS.
Students will hear the voices of local youth who have immigrated to our area with audio access to each story panel. The Green Card Youth Voices exhibit will be open to the public on February 5th in the MMS Commons to kick off the performance of OVation at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. This is a free event!
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
Thinking Spring with Middle School Athletics and Activities . . .
In the spring, we offer a number of opportunities for 7th & 8th-grade girls & boys. Girls can participate in golf, softball or track. Boys can join baseball, golf, tennis or track.
Lego League Team
Middle School Wrestling Room
Our MS wrestling room got a much-needed facelift this winter. Below are a few pictures of the updates.
Viewing the Middle School Sports Schedules
Have you accessed the Mississippi8 website yet? There is a lot of valuable information on this website. You will find up-to-date schedules for Middle School and High School sports and activities.
Up-to-date information on this website includes game times, which team plays first, and bus departure times. You can also sign-up to receive emails regarding any schedule changes, which become a common occurrence in the spring.
Go to www.mississippi8.org
Select Monticello High School on the right.
Find the section titled, View Schedules under the calendar. Click on the sport of your choice and click on view.
To receive emails for any schedule changes or event reminders, follow these directions:
Go to www.mississippi8.org
Select Monticello High School on the right.
Find the section titled, Notify Me under the calendar. Follow the instructions provided.
Make sure that your computer does not have a SPAM blocker or you will not be able to receive the email.
Parent Involvement
Ice Cream Sales
Thanks for all your help and support to the middle school!
Box Tops Contest
Parent Involvement Meeting
Monday, Feb 11, 2019, 06:00 PM
Monticello Middle School, Broadway Street East, Monticello, MN, USA
Monticello Middle School
Website: https://www.monticello.k12.mn.us/Domain/9
Location: 800 Broadway Street East, Monticello, MN, USA
Phone: 763-272-2000
Twitter: @MMS_Leader