Manitou Springs Middle School
Friday, February 24th, 2023
Dear Middle School Families,
Sincerely,
Mr. Cady
Principal, MSMS
Dates for your Calendar
February 25th: Middle School Play Cooking Can Be Murder, 2:00 PM, Manitou Springs Elementary Auditorium
March 1st: Late Start Wednesday, 10:05 school start
March 2nd: Wrestling @ CSCS
March 3rd: 8th Graders visit MSHS during 1st period (informational event for students)
March 7th: Wrestling @ Ellicott
March 8th: Late Start Wednesday, 10:05 school start
March 8th, 9th: MSHS Counselors Meet w/ 8th Grade Students during Advisory
March 10th: End of Quarter 3, 8th Grade Promotion Pictures (formal attire encouraged)
March 10th: Matchwitz Competition at MSMS
March 11th: Wrestling League Tournament @ Ellicott
March 13th: Spring Sports Begin (Track, Girls Soccer, Girls Golf)
March 15th: Late Start Wednesday, 10:05 school start
March 22nd: Late Start Wednesday, 10:05 school start
March 23rd: 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Celebration
March 23rd: Spring Dance, 3:30 to 5:00 PM
March 27th - 31st: Spring Break
In the school
Having the time of their lives!
Our staff dressed up and helping the 6th grade kids learn STEM and enjoy some the skate rink at Skate City!
Who Has Mr. Cady's Avocado Socks?!?
Mr. Cady along with the Student Council and the 5th grade tour group investigates an imperative issue within the school! Will they solve the mystery? Find the culprit? And most importantly find the socks?!
Cooking can be MURDER...
Friday, Feb 24, 2023, 07:00 PM
Manitou Springs Elementary, Pawnee Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO, USA
Music Jam!
Music Jam is happening on Tuesdays after school until 5 in the middle school basement. Students are encouraged to bring their own instruments,
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 :)
A Virtual Tour:
Want to tour Manitou Springs Middle School? Check it out below!
Upcoming Events
Come a great event and see Mr. Johnson play the Hand Drums at the 10th Annual Multicultural Black History Program!
For more information:
Or
https://www.facebook.com/events/498908585749891/?ref=newsfeed
MSMS Final Forensics Meet
Saturday, Feb 25, 2023, 03:30 PM
8680 Scarborough Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, USA
Yearbooks
GOING, GOING,
ALMOST GONE
Manitou Springs Middle School has ordered a limited number of extra yearbooks for late purchases. Act fast - they are being sold on a first come, first serve basis.
Order by February 28, 2023.
CLICK HERE to purchase your yearbook!
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
Mustang Tech Tips!
Safety With Mobile Devices:
Drake is smart about his mobile devices. He knows smartphones, laptops and tablets are always within reach everywhere he goes, whether for work, travel or entertainment. These devices make it easy to connect to the world around you, but they can also pack a lot of info about you and your friends and family, like your contacts, photos, videos, location and health and financial data. It's important to have a safe phone.
Keep It Clean
- Keep your mobile phone and apps up to date: Your mobile devices are just as vulnerable as your PC or laptop. Having the most up-to-date security software, web browser, operating system and apps is the best defense against viruses, malware or other online threats.
- Delete when done: Many of us download apps for specific purposes, such as planning a vacation, and no longer need them afterwards, or we may have previously downloaded apps that are no longer useful or interesting to us. It's a good security practice to delete apps you no longer use.
Protect Your Information
- Secure your devices:. Use strong passwords, passcodes or touch ID features to lock your devices. These security measures can help protect your information if your devices are lost or stolen and keep prying eyes out.
- Think before you app: Information about you, such as the games you like to play, your contacts list, where you shop and your location, has value – just like money. Be thoughtful about who gets that information and how it's collected through apps.
- Now you see me, now you don't: Some stores and other locations look for devices with WiFi or Bluetooth turned on to track your movements while you are in range. Disable WiFi and Bluetooth when not in use.
- Get savvy about WiFi hotspots: Public wireless networks and hotspots are not secure, which means that anyone could potentially see what you are doing on your mobile device while you are connected. Limit what you do on public WiFi and avoid logging in to key accounts like email and financial services on these networks. Consider using a virtual private network (VPN) or a personal mobile hotspot if you need a more secure connection on the go.