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CONNECTING.
LEARNING.
LEADING.
April 2019
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We celebrated many things during the month of March. Our Orchestra, Band, and Vocal students performed very well at their respective Wichita Suburban League Music Festivals. Our Science Olympiad Team qualified for State which will take place on the campus of Wichita State University on April 6
th
. During Spring Break, several members of our Let’s Move Club accompanied chief sponsor, PaddleZlam, to Puerto Rico. They delivered PaddleZlam sets donated by that company along with money our club raised throughout this school year.
State Assessments were completed during the past two weeks. We are proud of our students for their effort and appreciate your support at home in helping them be at their best for these tests. Over the next two weeks, students will be completing ACT Aspire Tests over Math, Science, Reading, and English. As opposed to the fall and interim testing, spring testing is a timed exam. We hope to share these results with parents during our Parent/Teacher Conferences.
This year, Parent Teacher Conferences are taking place later than normal. We look forward to hosting families on Wednesday, April 17
th
from 4-8 pm and again Thursday, April 18
th
from 12-8 pm. There will be no school on Friday, April 19
th
. These conferences will be the same format as in the fall and will take place in our Commons area. We look forward to seeing you and having you stop by our Scholastic Book Fair.
The end of the school year presents a perfect opportunity to talk about two of our character traits,
Grit
and
Optimism
. Reminding our students that hard work and believing in the best possible outcome are paramount in education and in life.
As always, thank you for your continued support of MSMS. With the end of the school year right around the corner, I wanted to remind you of some important dates:
Bull Rush – Friday, May 17 (8 am – 2 pm) Maize South High School Football Stadium
Mavs Got Talent Show – Tuesday, May 21 (8 - 10 am) - Maize South High School Auditorium
Last Day of School – Wednesday, May 22
8
th
Grade Celebration (7:30 – 10 am) – MSMS Commons
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.
There will be a clinic for students entering 7
th
grade who need Tdap and meningococcal immunizations. The Sedgwick County Health Department will conduct the clinic in April at Maize South Middle School. Other immunizations will be available. Paperwork will be sent home with students and emailed for your convenience. Parents do not need to be present. If you need more information please email
jwheeler@usd266.com
.
2019-2020 IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
In order to comply with Kansas immunization requirements for the 19-20 school year, your student may need a Tdap booster and/or one dose of meningococcal ACWY vaccine.
•
Tdap:
one single dose of Tdap is required at 7
th
grade
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Meningococcal ACWY:
one dose required at 7
th
grade entrance and 2
nd
dose at 11
th
grade
Please check with your provider to see if these have been received. If so, please send a copy to the school nurse. Thank you.
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Summer Sports Camps
It's time to sign up for summer sports camps! Our coaches offer Football (6th-8th), Boys' and Girls' Basketball (6th-8th), Jr. Tennis (2nd-5th), Boy's and Girls' Tennis (6th-8th), and Volleyball (6th-8th). For dates, times and sign-up sheets please click
here
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Book Fair Time
Please support the MSMS library
and stop by the Scholastic Book Fair on,
April 17, from 4:00 to 7:45
April 18, from noon to 7:45
We so appreciate your help.
Go Mavs!
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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” 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. The “Mavs Got Talent” talent show will be on May 21 at 8:00 a.m. at Maize South High School, and everyone is welcome to attend. Further information, forms, and permission slips will be available soon! Auditions will be during EnCor and after school on the week of April 22-25. 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 Band
The 7th/8th grade band performed last month at the WSL Instrumental Festival and did a great job! They received 1 ratings from all three judges (the highest rating possible) for an overall score of a 1. This is the second year in a row that we have received the top rating from all judges.
Additionally, the following students took a solo or small ensemble and received a 1 rating:
Joel A. (percussion)
Abbie A. (flute)
Kaytlen B. (flute)
Carly C. (saxophone)
Jared E. (trombone)
T G. (flute)
Julia M. (flute)
Haydn N. (saxophone)
Hallie S. (clarinet)
Maggie V. (flute)
McKena W. (saxophone)
7th Grade Woodwind Quartet (Carly C., June H., Haley M., Hallie S.)
Finally, the following students received a 2 rating:
Jacob G.
Asher H.
CeCe Y.
Saxophone Quartet (Carly C., Haydn N., Vaugh T., McKena W.)
Everyone worked very hard and represented MSMS very well!
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MSMS Yearbook
Yearbooks are now available online at
Click
here
for more info!
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Maize Education Foundation
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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Disc Golf Fun
Mrs. Hensley's and Mrs. Mattley's FAA class enjoyed spending time learning some of the ins and outs of Disc Gol
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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
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MSMS Cheer Fundraiser
Upcoming Cheer Fundraisers:
(These offset our uniform costs as well as other events we participate in throughout the year.)
*Red Wheel - Contact Erica Mark (
emark@usd266.com
) if you are interested in purchasing any items or ask a cheerleader listed below!
*ChickNMax - Tuesday, April 16 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
*Freezing Moo - Tuesday, April 23 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Please congratulate the following students for being selected for the 2019-2020 Cheer Team!
Addi E.
Micaja G.
Alissa H.
Tanner M.
Riohlan M.
Eliana N.
Taylor R.
Zoe R.
Izzy S.
Aubrey S.
Marisol T.
Juliah W.
Trinity Z.
Caroline C.
Carsyn C.
Makenna M.
Felicity M.
Julia M.
Emma N.
Lily P.
Adryana T.
Elisabeth W.
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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
MSMS Families!
We are a couple weeks into our last term and PTO is staying busy!
Upcoming dates:
April 17- Apparel table at Parent Teacher Conferences
April 18-PTC meal that PTO and wonderful parents provide and coordinate.
*Watch for an email to sign up to bring an item for the Parent Teacher Conference meal that we coordinate each time. They feel so appreciated when receiving this meal!
April 26-All Star Night from 6-9pm
May 9- PTO provides food truck, sweet treats & water for all teachers and staff
End of May- PTO last student give back-Frozen Treats served during Encor
Next meeting is May 7th at 6:30 pm in the library.
If you need apparel or have any questions, check out our website at
msmspto.com
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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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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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