MMS Principal Newsletter
October 16, 2017 @MMSCougarPride
Follow us on Twitter!Please keep up with us on social media @MMSCougarPride. | Camfel at MMSOur HSA sponsored another wonderful assembly from the group Camfel. Students learned about how to treat one another with kindness and the importance of respecting one another's individual qualities and differences. Our two assemblies have set a wonderful tone for the school year and are part of our ongoing efforts to foster a welcoming school environment for all students. | 1st Coffee and Conversation at MMSThursday, October 19 The first Coffee and conversation with the principal will be held in the MMS library. There will be 9am and 3:30pm time slots for your convenience. Parents and guardians are invited to come in and chat with the principal in an informal setting. The goal is build relationships with our MMS families. |
Camfel at MMS
Our HSA sponsored another wonderful assembly from the group Camfel. Students learned about how to treat one another with kindness and the importance of respecting one another's individual qualities and differences. Our two assemblies have set a wonderful tone for the school year and are part of our ongoing efforts to foster a welcoming school environment for all students.
1st Coffee and Conversation at MMS
Thursday, October 19
The first Coffee and conversation with the principal will be held in the MMS library. There will be 9am and 3:30pm time slots for your convenience. Parents and guardians are invited to come in and chat with the principal in an informal setting. The goal is build relationships with our MMS families.
Greetings and Updates from Ms. Gronau
6th and 7th grade advisorywas postponed. The first session is Friday, October 20, 2017.
REMINDER--We are planning to start Saturday Academy (9am-12pm at MMS on Saturdays except for holiday weekends) and after school tutoring (3:15-4:15pm M, W, Th, and F) to support students who need additional support in ELA, Math, Social Studies and Science. Separate email communication will be sent home via email and hard copy to MMS families.
--Ms. Gronau, MMS Principal
Maplewood Middle School Remind App Code @k92d29
This year, the MMS Principal has added a school-wide "Remind App" as another way to communicate with families. Many of your child's teachers will share Remind class codes for you and your child to stay up to date about class events and assignments. As needed, the MMS Principal will periodically use the Remind App to share important info with our school community. Our Maplewood Middle School school-wide code Remind code is listed above (@k92d29). The link below explains how to begin getting notifications. It's a simple way to stay in touch. Join us!
https://help.remind.com/hc/en-us/articles/203179887-How-do-I-join-a-class-
Daisy our MMS Therapy DogDid you know we have a therapy dog at MMS? She is 7th grade Science teacher Ms. Tavares' dog and she works with Ms. Tavares' students and students who benefit from connecting with her. Here she is in action! | Cultural Competency Professional Development at MMSOur teachers have received wonderful professional development at the start of the year. Here's a session with with Principal Kafele where he asks us to consider the question-"Are my students at an advantage because I'm their teacher?" | Parent/Guardian VolunteersWe are always looking for parent/guardian volunteers at MMS. If you would like to volunteer at MMS, please reach out to our volunteer coordinator and MMS HSA board member Bethany Joseph at |
Daisy our MMS Therapy Dog
Did you know we have a therapy dog at MMS? She is 7th grade Science teacher Ms. Tavares' dog and she works with Ms. Tavares' students and students who benefit from connecting with her. Here she is in action!
Cultural Competency Professional Development at MMS
Our teachers have received wonderful professional development at the start of the year. Here's a session with with Principal Kafele where he asks us to consider the question-"Are my students at an advantage because I'm their teacher?"
Parent/Guardian Volunteers
We are always looking for parent/guardian volunteers at MMS. If you would like to volunteer at MMS, please reach out to our volunteer coordinator and MMS HSA board member Bethany Joseph at