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Volume 14, Issue 3

October 31, 2019

Maize Middle School News

Principal's Message

Hello,

I hope everyone had a safe and Happy Halloween last night!

We have had a great week for Red Ribbon Week, the students and staff have done such an awesome job supporting the SADD council for each of the themed days. What great creativity we have with staff and students and the outfits that were displayed. In the end, we are hoping that by promoting and reminding students to make those positive decisions we will help them continue to display good character. Thanks to SADD council for their work on the Red Ribbon Week, the student leaders planned a great week.

Great job to our fall sports coaches and athletes; football, cross country, girls tennis and volleyball. They worked hard and continued to improve each week. We had successful seasons and various highlights for each team. Thank you to our coaches for their time and dedication and thank you to the parents for supporting your student athlete.

We have had a few fine arts performances and, as always, have been outstanding. The Choir put on quite a show a couple weeks ago. The MMS Band had their first performance “Into the Woods” and it was awesome. The students are so talented and amazing. Next week we will have our first Orchestra Concert. Looking forward to another great night of talented MMS students making great music.

We are underway with Winter Activities and this year the Wichita Suburban League has split their basketball seasons. Girls basketball started right after Fall sports was finished and will have their first games on Monday against Goddard Eisenhower. Wrestling also started after Fall sports and have a tournament this weekend. Both will finish their seasons before we go on Christmas Break. Boys basketball will start right after we get back from break in January. We still have other activities going on like Science Olympiad, Math Counts, while Scholars Bowl will be coming up soon. We wish everyone the best of luck on the upcoming season.

Looking forward to November and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday in a few weeks.

“Be Kind, Be Thoughtful, Be genuine. But Most of All Be Thankful!”

Brian Thompson

Principal

Maize Middle School

4600 N. Maize Rd.

Maize, KS 67101

316-729-2464

bthompson@usd266.com

Make Today Matter

1st 9 Weeks Eagle Honor Roll

6th Grade

Caleb Aaron, Caileigh Allen, Amia Alvarez, Adelaine Anderson, Gavin Aramburu, Jada Best-Henson, Allyson Biagini, Hailey Blurton, Colt Bowers, Avery Bowers, Tryniti Bustos, Grady Carlson, Raegan Casey, Addison Christopher, Avery Coleman, Rachel Cox, Kelly Dark, Addison DeForeest, Lillian Gabbert, Drake Garrels, Taylor Gray, Brady Isaacs, Shannon Jones, O'Kihi Kills Crow, Caden Lambert, Alan Le, Jordan Margrave, Matthew McCoy, Myiah Messerly-McColm, Nathan Nelson, Ethan Nguyen, Addison Parrott, Delaney Payne, Alyssa Pearman, Olivia Pruitt, Jersie Ree, Jaxon Roszel, Bayleigh Seaton, William Stanley, Cy Stucky, Wyatt Thomas, Adam Von Stroh, Kevin Vuong, Kinlelee Wiest, Ty Willits, Valerie Wilson, Natalie Youngers

7th Grade

Thatcher Auten, Kaylen Blanpied, Jack Bowen, Katie Cassity, Kellen Clinton, Landon Coleman, Avi Cooke, Ainsley Cramer, Lindsay Downing, Gage Duron, Addison Folse, Koen Heuer, Kyah Knutson, Payten LaPoint, Abigail Linton, Carys Mauldin, Chloe Pauls, Alissa Ragland, Braden Salsbury, Jackson Salsbury, Charles Sharp, Andrew Stotler, Kevin Watkins, Lauren Welch

8th Grade

Elizabeth Akers, Alayna Alvarez, Lea Ames, Matthew Biagini, Eli Blankenship, Carter Brown, Melanie Coombs, Keaton Crockett, Collin Davis, Elsa Dobbs, Christian Hanson, Owen Jarboe, Maleigha Johnson, Jenna Kirk, Houston Porter, Ryan Ragain, Camdyn Stucky, Caiden Unruh, Hung Vo

Attendance/Tardies

Attendance Counts:

Regular attendance is necessary to fully realize the benefits of educational opportunities. Students are expected to be present and punctual for all classes throughout the year. The responsibility of school attendance is with the student and his/her parents. Parents/guardians should notify the school via our attendance line in the event the student will be absent. Excused absences include illness verified by a doctor, appointments with a doctors note, school sponsored activities, funerals or administrative approved absences. Parents are encouraged to provide a doctors note for appointments and illnesses. Attendance letters will be mailed to parents of students with 5 or more absences during the semester and disciplinary actions can be taken.

Reference student handbook pages 5-8.

ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL ABSENCE AND TARDY COUNTS START OVER EACH TERM. Middle School Tardies-Being in class, prepared and ready to learn when the bell rings is a necessity. ● Parents may excuse their student for being late to the start of school three times with no consequence. ● After 3 tardies, per class period, the following applies: ○ Warning by administration ○ Lunch detention ○ 1-hour after-school detention ○ 2-hour after-school detention ○ 2-hour Saturday detention ○ 4-hour Saturday detention ○ In-School Suspension ○ Conference with parents and possible suspension. Unexcused Tardies: Students who are late to school without a parent call will be considered unexcused. At administrative discretion, the student may be assigned consequences if the student is persistent in being late to school, regardless of the reasons for the tardiness.

From the Nurse’s Office

Happy November from the Health Office!

We are continuing to work on vision and hearing screenings. We will send written referral notifications to your home address if the vision screening is failed. The Hearing referrals will come closer to December.

Flu season is fast approaching… we encourage both you and your student to get your flu vaccine!

Influenza is a contagious disease that spreads around the United States every year usually between October and May. The Sedgwick County Health Department says that vaccination (flu shot) is still the best way to protect yourself and your family from becoming ill with the flu.

You can prevent the spread of flu and safeguard yourself and your family with these simple steps:

1. Get a flu vaccination

2. Wash your hands. Use hand sanitizer if soap and running water

not available

3. Cough and sneeze into your elbow, not your hands.

4. Stay home if you become ill.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please call me at 350-2308 or email me at sfunk@usd266.com . We will be happy to help you!

Stay healthy!!

Shelley Funk RN

PTO

Hello Eagle Parents!

Thank you for coming out to skate night and shopping at Imagine That Toys this month in support of MMS PTO. We have LOTS of amazing things coming, be sure to bookmark our website for all the details: www.maizemiddlepto.com

1. Connected

Part of staying connected is working together. We have a few volunteer opportunities coming up including someone to help run the Wheel of Prizes at Chick fil A night, and some staff appreciation in December. Please head to www.maizemiddlepto.com/upcoming-events to sign up for volunteer spots available!

2. Give

One of the ways that PTO supports our school is by providing classroom grants for our teachers and staff. We started a new process this year, but we are excited for the grants we were able to fund! Stay tuned to the Facebook page to see pictures of these grants in use.

3. Spiritwear/Spiritgear

Our first round of spiritwear was a success and it is great to see all the Eagle gear out in public! Thanks for supporting our school in this way. New designs are being created and we look forward to launching them just in time for Winter Break! We have also created some fun new sticker decals that can be used on waterbootles, chromebook covers, and even your vehicle window. Three styles priced at $2 and $5. We are working on a way for these to be purchased through our website, but for now take a look at https://www.maizemiddlepto.com/spiritwear

4. Coming Soon:

November 5th-Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A

December 10th-Spirit Night/Shop Kendra Scott

MMS PTO Board-

Vanessa, Rachel, Sara, Marcy, and Mrs. Kerbs

Connect with MMS PTO: www.maizemiddlepto.com

Find us on Facebook @maizemiddlepto and Twitter @maizemiddlepto

Japan-Summer 2021

Dear Families,

I’m thrilled to share that in conjunction with EF Educational Tours, I will be leading a tour to JAPAN in the Summer of 2021! This will be an incredible trip with EF Tours, who has been a world leader in international education for more than 50 years. Join us on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure to explore Tokyo – the modern-day center of pop culture and business; Kyoto – the most traditional of Japan’s large cities; and more. Witness the country’s unsurpassed natural beauty from the window of the high-speed shinkansen train and in the majestic lakes and mountains of Hakone National Park.

To learn more about this opportunity, please attend an important informational meeting on Thursday, November 21 ^st at 6:00PM in my classroom at Maize South Middle School. An RSVP at https://rsvp.eftours.com/2zupcaf is important to have an idea who is coming to the meeting so I can plan accordingly. At this time, we will share details about the itinerary, days, places to visit, and all that is included, as well as flexible payment plans. Please RSVP at https://rsvp.eftours.com/2zupcaf and you will receive a special enrollment discount after the meeting.

I hope to see you and my students there!

Alejandra Prendes

Library News

Thank you to everyone who visited the Book Fair during conferences. Sales at the Book Fair not only benefit the lucky owner of a new book - but also help add extra books to our classrooms and Library.

Does your student have any overdue Library books? Books are checked out for two weeks, and must then be returned or renewed. Please help us keep our fabulous collection circulating and benefiting all of our students by ensuring that your student returns their book(s) on time. Students are reminded by their Encor teachers each week, and automated emails are also sent home. Thank you for your assistance.

Becky Jones

MMS Library

Dates for November

Saturday, 11/1

*Wrestling "B" Tournament @ Derby, 9:00 am

Monday, 11/4

*7th Girls Basketball vs Eisenhower, 7A @ 5:00

7B @ 6:15

*8th Girls Basketball vs.Eisenhower, 8 B @ 5:00

8A @ 6:15

*Orchestra Dress Rehearsal 6:00-7:30 @ MHS

Tuesday, 11/5

*KAY Club Regional Conference @ MSHS, 8:00-2:15

*Orchestra Dress Rehearsal - 6th Grade-10:00-11:45

*PTO Chick-fil-A Spirit Night, 5:00-8:00

*Wrestling Tri @ Derby w/Goddard, 4:30

*All District Orchestra Concert, 7:00 @ MHS

Thursday, 11/7

*Wrestling Tri @ Derby North w/Andover, 4:30

*7th Girls Basketball @ Andover Central, 7A @

5:00 7 B @ 6:15

*8th Girls Basketball @ Andover Central, 8A @ 6:15 8B @ 5:00

(games played at Prairie Creek Elementary)

Friday, 11/8

*Yearbook and Winter Sports Pictures

Monday, 11/11

*Veterans Day

*7th Girls Basketball vs MSMS, 7A @ 5:00 7B @ 6:17

*8th Girls Basketball vs MSMS, 8A @ 6:15 8B @ 5:00

Tuesday, 11/12

*Wrestling vs Andover Central & Eisenhower, 4:30

Thursday, 11/14

*7th Girls Basketball @ Derby, 7A @ 5:00 7B @ 6:15

*8th Girls Basketball @ Derby, 8A @ 6:15 8B @ 5:00

Saturday, 11/16

*Wrestling Tournament, 9:00 am @ MMS

Derby, Derby North, Hutchinson, MSMS, Newton-Chisholm & Prairie Hills

*7th/8th Girls Basketball "B" Tournament @ Andover HS w/Derby , 9:00 am

Monday, 11/18

*7th Girls Basketball vs Andover, 7A @ 5:00 7B @ 6:15

*8th Girls Basketball vs Andover, 8A @ 6:15 8B @ 5:00

Tuesday, 11/19

*Wrestling Tri w/MSMS & Valley Center, 4:30

*6th Grade Choir Concert @ MHS, 7:00 pm

Thursday, 11/21

*7th Girls Basketball @ Goddard 7A @ 5:00 7B @ 6:15

*8th Girls Basketball @ Goddard 8A @ 6:15 8B @ 5:00

*FALL BREAK-NOVEMBER 25-29*

From the MMS Front Office

To help the Front Office of MMS run as smooth, friendly and efficiently as possible and communicate important information, please be aware and reminded of the following processes:

Front Office Hours:

6:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

When your student is absent:

Please call 729-2464 and leave a message with the students name (and spelling)
Provide a reason for the absence (ill, out of town, appointment, etc.)
If you plan to have your student out of school for 3 or more days stop by the MMS office to pick up an administrative approval form

When dropping off something for a student:

Please have it labeled with their first/last name
Checks/Cash in envelopes with student name
Front office is not responsible for any items left for students

When you have to leave a message for your student:

Please call 729-2464
Provide your student's name/spelling
Concisely state your message
Your student will be notified through instant messaging with the teacher, or a note will be delivered wither 4th hour or Encor through an office aide
Messages must be received 30 minutes prior to dismissal

Students will not be called out of class and to the office until a parent is present to sign them out. Our goal in the Front Office is to not disrupt classrooms except in the case of an emergency.

Transportation-Did you know?

Busing FYI

If your student will be riding home with a friend, a signed note by the parents and building administration of both your child and your child's friend is to be given to the driver when the bus is boarded.

Are You Moving?

If you are moving out of district, please contact Dawn Ingram, MMS Registrar/Data Secretary, at dingram@usd266.com or by phone at 729-2464. Please include the new school, city and state you will be transferring to so we can prepare your students records for transfer.

If you have moved or will be moving, but are still in district, please send a Proof of Residency to the MMS office as soon as possible. You can email it to dingram@usd266.com, or fax it to our office at 316-729-2479.

A utility bill is preferred, but a mortgage/lease agreement can be temporarily accepted. If you have any questions regarding Proof of Residence, please don't hesitate to call the MMS office.

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Here's how to enroll:

Visit www.dillons.com/communityrewards
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Find and select our organization, and click "Save"

You'll start earning rewards for our organization right away on qualifying purchases made using your Plus Shopper's Card!

Everyone must enroll in the Reward Program. This is necessary in order for purchases throughout 2019 to credit Maize Middle School. Sign-in and make your contribution selection using this new 5 digit NPO number, NI311.

Homework Request

When your student is absent from school and you would like to pick up homework, you must request it by 10:00 a.m. The MMS office will only put the request in when a student has been out for two days in a row. All homework will be in the office after 2:00 p.m.

Thank you.