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CONNECTING.
LEARNING.
LEADING.
March 2019
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The month of March marks the beginning of our Kansas State Assessments. The 8
th
grade science assessment will run from March 18
th
– March 22
nd
. The following week, March 25
th
– March 28
th
, will be testing dates for grades 6
th
- 8
th
English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. The teachers have been working hard teaching the Kansas College and Career Readiness Standards to prepare our students for these assessments. The testing calendar may be viewed on our website at
www.usd266.com/msms
under
Students
. Important ways you can support your child for testing:
Attendance is extremely important during testing, so please schedule any appointments around the testing schedule.
Make sure that your child is getting enough rest each night.
Our students need food to fuel their brains during testing, so encourage them to have a balanced breakfast.
Let your child know that you are aware of the testing. Encourage him/her to do well by writing an encouraging note and staying positive.
March 8
th
marks the end of the third term. Spring Break follows on March 11
th
– 15
th
. Don’t forget to set your clocks forward an hour on Sunday March 10
th
at 2:00 am for Daylight Savings Time. Time flies when you are having fun and this year is no exception.
Our 7
th
grade Boys Basketball A-Team, coached by Chris Kallenbach and Taylor Dix, recently completed a perfect 15-0 season! Two students qualified for State History Day Competition in Topeka (Macy B. and Briley H.). Our Science Olympiad teams performed very well in their season opener on Saturday, February 23
rd
. Congratulations to these Mavericks and coaches!
Doing what is best for kids,
Cort Haynes
Principal
Follow MSMS updates by checking the following sites:
Follow MSMS updates by checking the following sites:
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Apps To Watch Out For
Police are warning parents about more than a dozen apps that could put their kids in danger. For more information please click
here
.
Officials listed these things you can do to help protect your children:
- Approve every app on your kid’s phone
- Check privacy settings
- Talk with your kids about phone use, apps, and social
- media with your kids
- Find out what is popular in your region, different apps catch on in different locations
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Nurse's Corner
Dental Clinic
Maize USD 266 is hosting a
dental clinic by Grace Med, it is at Complete High School April 10, 2019 starting at 8:00am. They will be providing a cleaning and assessment. If you do not have a dental home and your student is needing this service, please email me at
jwheeler@usd266.com
for more information.
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Counselors Corner
2019-2020 7th and 8th Grade Enrollment
Middle school counselors will be going into 6th and 7th grade classrooms during the week of Feb.18th to explain the 7th/8th grade enrollment process for next year. All electives will be selected online through Skyward. All core classes will be input manually by counselors.
If you have specific questions or concerns about your student’s placement in math or reading, please contact your student’s current teacher for this subject.
Online enrollment for current 6th and 7th graders will be from February 18th- March 4th. Please contact your student's counselor if you have any questions. Information will also be posted on our web page by February 18th.
6th Grade Human Growth and Development
As part of their health curriculum, all 6th graders will view a 20-25 minute, gender specific human growth and development video within their PE class during the week of March 4th. A short time for Q&A will follow the video. If you have any questions or if you do NOT want your student to view this video, please email your student’s PE teacher, Rosie Wendell (
rwendell@usd266.com
) or Brandon Wolff (
bwolff@usd266.com
) no later than March 1st.
MavUp Character Trait: Integrity
Our MavUp character trait for the month of March is Integrity. It might be fun to work this into your conversations at home with students and ask them what “integrity” means to them, how they apply it to their lives now, and how they could apply it in the future.
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KU Space Camp
The KU School of Engineering is hosting a FREE SPACE CAMP on campus for middle school students. This will be a day of activities and learning focused entirely on exposing students to the exciting world of space exploration and the career opportunities within it.
The details for the day can be found below along with the link for registration. Please reach out to either me or Chandler Sloan (
sloanchandler@ku.edu
) with any additional questions or concerns.
WHEN:
Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
WHERE:
KU School of Engineering
WHO:
6th-8th grade students led by current School of Engineering Faculty and Students
WHY:
To learn about space exploration and ways to be involved in high school and beyond.
Note: Students will need to be dropped off and picked up from KU School of Engineering on the day of. Students will be fed lunch, so listing any dietary restrictions is very important.
Community Service Opportunities
Spring Break is a great time for youth to engage in volunteer opportunities.
Make plans now for your teen to have fun volunteering through Youth Days of Caring, Mar. 11-15.
United Way of the Plains
has 1,000 volunteer positions available at projects all over the area, including remodeling a house, working with animals, cleaning, crafting with kids and much more. It's all part of United Way's 26th annual Youth Days of Caring for middle school and high school students.
Register online at
www.unitedwayplains.org/springbreak
. Those without computer access can call 2-1-1 (United Way's 24-hour information phone line). Students register for volunteer projects on a first-come-first-served basis; minimum age 12, depending on the project. Sign-up ends March 5.
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MSMS MAVS Got Talent Show
Does your child have a talent that they’ve wanted to share with others? If so, the “Mavs Got Talent” show is for them! We are encouraging a variety of acts, from singing, dancing, playing musical instruments, skits, magic, comedy, juggling, or any other unique talent. An informational meeting will be held during EnCor on March 29th, and forms will be handed out. Permission forms are due April 11th. Auditions for the show will be in the Commons at MSMS April 22-25. “Mavs Got Talent” show will be May 17 at 8:00 at MSHS. Contact Andrea Burnett or Amy Whitson for additional information.
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Important Reminders
- Remember to furnish the office with a copy of any legal documentation in regard to custody issues.
- If your student is going to be tardy to school, they are allowed three parent excused tardies per semester, not including medical excuses with notes. Please call the school if your student is going to be late for any reason.
- KS State Law requires notes for medical absences. Please be sure to provide a doctor's note to the front office when your child has seen the doctor, dentist, etc.
- If you need to pick up your child from school during school hours, please remember that we cannot pull your student out of class until you have come into the office to sign them out.
- Just a reminder that the school district does not provide any type of health or accident insurance for injuries incurred by your child at school. The school district makes insurance available to those who wish to purchase it on a voluntary basis. Forms may be obtained in each school office.
- Please check your student's lunch account balance in Skyward Family Access regularly to be sure they have enough money for breakfast and/or lunch.
Thanks for your help!
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MSMS Orchestra
Congratulations to the orchestra for receiving an excellent 2 rating at WSL festival yesterday (two 2's and a 1)! Although it wasn't a solid 1, it was their best performance so far this year, so I am extremely proud of them!
Also, congratulations to Allison K., who received a superior 1 rating on her solo.
Congratulations to the following students who participated in small ensembles, which received excellent 2 ratings:
Ivan Sings Ensemble:
Aiden C.
Miranda C.
Andrew A.
Minuet Ensemble:
Kaylee B.
Emma V.
Candace B.
Leah J.
Rosamunde Ensemble:
Ava R.
Allison K.
Bethany D.
Students worked really hard and delivered yesterday. Also, they were extremely well behaved. It was a great day!
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MSMS Yearbook
Yearbooks are now available online at
Click
here
for more info!
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Lifetouch Spring Picture Packets
Spring Picture Packets are due March 8th. Please return any unwanted pictures/payment to your student's EnCor teacher. Contact Shelbi Markham at
smarkham@usd266.com
with any questions.
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Maize Education Foundation
Join the Foundation for its new March 28 Spring Breakfast event
The Maize Education Foundation is excited to host its inaugural Spring Breakfast and bring together the business and education communities in support of local public education. The event, at Abode Venue at 1330 E. Douglas in Wichita, will be catered by the Maize Career Academy culinary students and feature a pop-up shop hosted by the Complete High School Maize General Store.
Join us for the breakfast and hear Superintendent Dr. Chad Higgins deliver a State of the District address followed by an inspiring message from Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson!
Test drive a car April 6 to help raise money for the Foundation
The Maize Education Foundation is partnering with Mel Hambelton Ford to host a Drive 4 Ur School event. It will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 6 in the parking lot at Maize South Elementary School, 3404 N. Maize Road in Wichita.
Each qualified test drive raises $20, with a chance to raise more than $10,000 to support the students and educators of Maize Schools!
Contact Executive Director Travis Bloom at
tbloom@usd266.com
or 316-350-2029 for more information.
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2019 Driver Education
2019 SUMMER FACE TO FACE DRIVER EDUCATION
Mandatory Parent/Student Meetings and Enrollment Information
USD 266 Maize Schools will once again offer summer face to face driver education. Any student who turns 14 on or before May 30
st
, 2019 and has or will graduate 8th grade by June 1st will be eligible to enroll in summer driver education. Students will attend two weeks of classes in the Maize South High School Auditorium starting Thursday, May 30, 2019 (note: there will be no classes on Friday, May 31
st
due to Kansas Special Olympics taking place on the Maize South Campus) and ending on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm each day. Students will also complete at least five, one hour driving sessions (schedule to be determined after class begins). We prefer that students get an instructional permit at the DMV in advance of the class and spend as much time as possible driving in safe locations with their parents. Practicing with parents before class starts is a plus considering that driver education is only five hours of driving.
Two
mandatory enrollment meetings
will be held in late April and early May. Parents and students must attend one of the two meetings. The first meeting will be on Monday, April 29
th
at 6:00 pm in the Maize South High School Commons Area. The second meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 1st at 6:00 pm in the Maize High School Commons Area. Eye tests will be given at both of these meetings. Enrollment forms will be emailed out to parents during the month of April. Students will need to bring any type of license or permit they might already have to the meeting.
The cost of summer driver education is $200 with payment due in full on the date of the meetings. Students who qualify for free or reduced lunches may apply for waived fees during the enrollment process.
No registrations or late payments will be accepted after the last parent meeting on Wednesday, May 1st
.
Students and parents with questions are encouraged to contact Steve Martling at 316-462-8000 or by email at
smartling@usd266.com
or Curtis Klein at 316-462-8048 or by email at
cklein@usd266.com
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MSMS 2019-2020 Cheer Try-outs
If you are interested in trying out for the 2019-2020 cheer team, signups will begin on March 4th and continue through March 22nd, located outside of Ms. Mark's room (D111). An informational parent meeting will take place on Monday, March 18th at 5:30 p.m. in the MSMS Commons. The mandatory tryout clinic will be held from Tuesday, March 26th through Thursday, March 28th from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. with final tryouts on Friday, March 29th beginning at 3:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Erica Mark, at
emark@usd266.com
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2019 MSMS Track Season
Just wanted to give all parents and students a heads up about the start of the upcoming MSMS Track Season for any 7th or 8th graders (sorry 6th graders cannot participate). Our plan is to begin practices the week of March 4 - 8 (this is the week before Spring Break). It will run from after school till 5:00pm each day. We will take the week of Spring Break off but hope the athletes will continue to do their own workout on a daily basis. We will pick practices back up on a daily basis on March 18th. The first few weeks are dedicated to conditioning, time trials, as well as tryouts and cuts for field events (shot put, discus, long jump and high jump). Our track meets begin on Monday, April 8, with our final league meet on Tuesday, May 7. You are also welcome to contact either of the head coaches: Randy Mark (
rmark@usd266.com
) or Patty Ruzich (
pruzich@usd266.com
).
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Office Depot School Credits
Our School ID # is 70038632
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Volunteer:
Do It This Spring Break
There are a lot of reasons to volunteer this spring break. Do it because it's great for your college application. Do it 'cause your mom said so. Do it to make new friends. Do it because it's fun. Do it to give back.
If you're going to volunteer, do it through United Way Youth Days of Caring. They've organized projects at local non-profits during the week of March 11th-15th. Projects range from landscaping and animal care to organizing donations and assembling mailings. There's something for everyone.
"This is a great opportunity for young people to feel joy in helping others while meeting new friends and learning about their community ", said Patrick J. Hanrahan, United Way of the Plains president and CEO.
Projects are available for middle school and high school students (minimum age 12, depending on the project) and are reserved on a first come, first served basis.
Questions? Dial 211 Sign-up ends Tuesday March 5th.
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World Languages Trip Spring 2020
I am thrilled to share that world languages classes are taking our next educational tour through Scotland and Ireland in 2020! These lands were once home to ancient Celtic and Gaelic tribes. We will step into the Middle Ages on Edinburgh's Royal Mile and under the towering spire of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin. We also will visit Belfast and more historical and beautiful cities. We want to invite our students and families to participate in this incredible opportunity. If you have any question please e-mail me
aprendes@usd266.com
Alejandra Prendes
World Languages Teacher
Washington DC Trip
Join us in Washington DC!
Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, US Capitol, Arlington National Cemetery, Holocaust Museum. These are just a few of the sites we will be visiting when we travel to Washington DC later this year. The trip will be May 28-31, 2019 for all 7th and 8th grade students who would like to go. Contact Mr. Slaven (
mslaven@usd266.com
) for your information packet or questions. Don't miss out on the fun!
Monte Slaven
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8th Grade Celebration
Hello 8
th
Grade Parents!
It’s that time of year when we have to start planning for the promotion of your 8
th
grade students. I have attached the invite for you to have and the link below is how you pay online. The office will take check or cash but the preferred method is online if possible. We suggest a
minimum
donation of $12 but feel free to add a little extra to help cover another fellow student or throw in an extra $5 so the committee doesn’t have to cut items from their day! This event is all parent generated.
Feel free to email:
with any questions you may have. Next 8
th
grade breakfast planning meeting is March 4
th
at 6:30 pm at Panera.
Thank you,
Heather Sinko
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MSMS Traffic Map & Information
"Crosswalks: If your child walks or rides a bicycle to school, we ask that they utilize the designated crosswalk areas which are outfitted with flashing lights. Dark mornings and high volume traffic create visibility issues. Walkers/Riders must ensure that the lights are flashing before crossing the street. Thank you for addressing this with your student."
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PTO News
Next Meeting is March 19th at 6:30 pm in the library. Hope to see you there!
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Dillon's Community Rewards
We're giving away $2 MILLION to local organizations!
Where Shopping and Giving Come Together!
Use your Plus Shopper's Card & help us grow!
Supporting our organization has never been easier-just shop at Dillons and scan your Plus Shopper's Card!
Here's how to enroll:
2. Scroll down to find your location and click "Enroll Now"
3. Sign in to your online account, or create an account
4. 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 2017 to credit Maize South Middle School. Sign-in and make your contribution selection using this new 5-digit NPO number, CR632.
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Use of Student Information in Media and District Publications
Information which may be shared with media or used in district publications is limited to: participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, school activities, honors and awards received, grade level and photographs.
Parents/guardians have the right to refuse or permit the designation of any or all of the above information for use in the media or in district publications. Parents/guardians who do not want this information published must file written notification to Lori Buselt, Director of Communications, Maize USD 266, 905 W. Academy, Maize, KS 67101 on or before September 20, 2016.
If you do not file a refusal, Maize USD 266 assumes you have no objection to the release of the above information for media or district publication purposes.
Click here
to access the "Do Not Photograph" form.
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March 8th End of Term 3
Spring Break
March 11th -March 15th
April Parent Teacher Conferences Wednesday 17th 4-8 pm
Thursday 18th 12-8 pm
No School Thursday 18th or Friday 19th
Bullrush
May 17th
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2018-19 MSMS Administration
Principal
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal / Athletic Director
If you would like to speak to an administrator during the school day, you may call 316-722-0421.
2018-19 MSMS Office Staff
Mary Voigt
Accounting Secretary
Sherri Wright
Attendance Secretary
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2018-19 MSMS Counseling
Department
Steffanie Moore
A-K Counselor
Amy Beckmann
L-Z Counselor
Diane Hewlett
Registrar
If you would like to speak to a counselor during the school day, you may call 316-722-0421.
2018-19 MSMS AthleticDept.
MSMS Athletic/Activities Director
MSMS Athletic/Activities Secretary
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Maize South Middle School
(316) 722-0421
fax (316) 722-4077
3403 N. Tyler Rd.
Wichita, KS 67205
Office Hours
:
6:30am-3:30pm
School Hours:
7:30-2:35 M,T,Th,F
7:30-2:00 Wednesday
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Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter. If you have any questions or feedback, please call us at (316) 722-0421 between 6:30am and 3:30pm or send an email to
swright@usd266.com
.
Sincerely,
Maize South Middle School
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