MAPLE STREET MAGNET SCHOOL
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Did you know, expressing gratitude and sharing kindness can improve your mood? Even help you sleep!? Communicating gratitude is always important, and at MSMS, we are incredibly grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make every day meaningful!
When you arrive for your parent/teacher conferences this month, be sure to spend time at our "Thankful Tree" and read what our community is thankful for! Be sure to share what you are grateful for on our "Thankful Tree" !
On behalf of the MSMS Staff, we wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Gratitude...
Live with joy...
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In this newsletter, you will find...
- Where to find Remote Learning Information when in person school is cancelled due to inclement weather,
- RSD Attendance Policy
- Staff Information Link to email teachers,
- List of important upcoming dates,
- Highlights from October,
- Online Free/Reduced Lunch link,
- PTA Information,
- Teacher Amazon Wishlists.
- Thankful, Grateful, Appreciate Video.
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MSMS Remote Learning Information
In the event the school district calls a remote learning day due to inclement weather, students at MSMS will have a remote learning day. To find information on what to do, where to go, and who to contact, please visit our MSMS Website "Remote Learning Information" page! The link to access this page is below. Classroom teachers will also be providing information during our upcoming Parent/Teacher Conferences!
https://www.rochesterschools.com/o/msms/page/msms-remote-learning
RSD Attendance: Don't Forget...
Friendly reminder that you must call to notify the school when your child will be absent, regardless of the reason for absence. Call the main school phone number 1-603-332-6481.
The Rochester School District has updated thier Attendance Policy JED. You can access it HERE.
Please remember, for an absence to be considered "Excused/Documented", the following applies:
- Illness or injury requiring a doctorβs visit or consultation. (Official documentation from a doctor is needed upon return to school.)
- Legal matters, death of relative or friend, religious holidays, and college visitations must be verified by official documentation.
- School sponsored field trips/athletic events must be verified by the staff member in charge of the event.
- Family vacations at the elementary school, middle school and high school must be submitted to the Principal one month in advance of the trip and students must be in good academic standing. The Principal may recommend that the student not miss school. A student may not have more than five days excused for a family vacation.
- All suspension days will be considered as documented absences at Spaulding High School, Rochester Middle School and Rochester Elementary Schools.
Staff Email Contact Information
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
- 11/7/23 NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conference
- 11/8/23 Early Release - Parent/Teacher Conferences
- 11/10/23 Veteran's Day - NO SCHOOL
- 11/14/23 MSMS PTA 5:30 - 6:30pm
- 11/22 - 11/24 Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
October Highlights
Kid Governor
5th Grader Zoey, is elected to represent MSMS for the NH Kid Governor Race.
Rochester Fire Department
RFD visits Maple for Fire Safety Week!
UNH Ocean Discovery Day
5th Grader Parker, dissecting squid!
Pumpkin Sensory!
Kindergarteners Jason and Carter, get hands on learning with pumpkins from our garden!
Outdoor Classroom
3rd Graders Freya and Jackson, and Kindergartener Lincoln, help each other plant perennials in our outdoor classroom!
UNH Ocean Discovery
3rd Graders Hollis, Elise, and Manny learn about the Oil Flume.
FREE & REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATION
REMINDER: If you have not already done so, be sure to complete a Free & Reduced Lunch application! You can now access the application ONLINE (link is below)!
MSMS November PTA Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023, 05:30 PM
27 Maple Street, Rochester, NH, USA
Teacher Amazon Wishlist
We have had a lot of parents ask, "How can I help?". Check out the teacher "wishlist" ! If you have any questions, please contact the teacher directly! Thank you so much for everyone's support!
Applications for substitute teachers, instructional aides, office clerks are always welcome. Click HERE to go to the Rochester School District site to apply!