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CONNECTING.
LEARNING.
LEADING.
Volume 16, Issue 2
September 30, 2021
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Principal's Message
Good afternoon,
The first nine weeks is going by very fast and after this week we only have 2 weeks left of the first quarter. I guess time flies when you are having fun!
Thank you to all of you that attended conferences and hope that you and your student enjoyed the extra couple of days off. Thank you to our wonderful PTO. The PTO provided Chick-fil-A and organized the food for Thursday evening. We appreciate all the parents that provided an item for our conferences. It was all delicious and we are so grateful for your support.
It has been a fun week with our Spirit week and today we were able to have our PEP Assembly. We are recognizing our Fall Sports and some Activity clubs, along with a fun Limbo competition. Thank you to STUCO for putting together the fun Spirit week and having a PEP Assembly, which it seems like it has been a long time since we had one. Tomorrow is our last day of Spirit week with PJ day.
If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me.
Have a great day!
Brian
Make Today Matter
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A Note from the Counseling Office
September was National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is a leading cause of death for youth but can be prevented. Suicide can be a difficult topic to discuss but is important to address in order to remove the stigma surrounding mental health.
Knowledge is power! Please review the following links that include additional information, tips, and resources. Talking about suicide provides an opportunity for others to share and does not encourage additional suicidal ideation.
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The district utilizes this link as a platform to submit anonymous tips if you are concerned about someone in the district.
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This is a tip sheet provided by KDHE.
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This features some additional information about suicide including facts and figures.
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The Kansas Suicide Prevention Headquarters includes a list of warning signs and steps to take if you fear someone you know is considering suicide.
If you have questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to the school counseling office.
Maize Middle School Counselors:
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As you have probably experienced at the grocery store, food and beverage manufacturers. processors, and farmers are dealing with labor and trucking shortages causing product shortages nationwide. Since manufacturers typically have a lower profit margin for school-approved products, our products have been lower priority and the K-12 segment has been hit especially hard. We expect menu changes to occur frequently this school year and have plans to communicate this to parents and post it on our online menu. We are working to source products from additional vendors and ordering ahead to stock up as much as possible in the event of late or cancelled deliveries. All students will still be offered choices whenever possible and menus will still meet the age-specific meal pattern and nutrition requirements. Our Kitchen Managers will share menu changes with the school office when entrees are affected as this could change lunch counts and needs for students with allergies. |
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Student Council News
After a tough selection process, 24 students were chosen to represent their peers in Student Council. These students are looking forward to spreading school spirit all year long at Maize Middle School! StuCo hosts pep rallies, dances, a food drive, spirit weeks and so much more. These students work very hard because they truly care about their school which is wonderful to see. Congratulations to our 21/22 Student Council Members:
Allison Owens, Bethany Froese, Brooke Wicker, Mara Pederson, Kekona Morales, Manda Lopez, Howard Edward Johnson, Mya Price, Porter Brown, Malachi Leichner, Emery Atchison, Harry Stout, O'Kihi Kills Crow, Ellyson Cramer, Caleb Aaron, Anabela Perez-Silva, Natalie Youngers, Tori VanNess, Laney Payne, Ashley Ragland, MJ Crawford, Shamiah Jones, Loralye Logsdon & Alec Westfahl
In order to help offset the cost of pep rallies, dances, and other activities Student Council sponsors, we are hosting a fundraiser for class color shirts. Throughout the year, we have spirit weeks to share our pride in our athletes, clubs, and students. We encourage all classes to wear their “class color”! Seventh-grade students wear red and eighth-grade students wear black. We would love to encourage everyone that can purchase a color day t-shirt or sweatshirt to do so. See the links here for more information:
Simply place an order online and when the fundraiser closes, the shirts will be sent to the school to be sorted and given to your student. Feel free to purchase an extra one to give to a student that can’t! Congratulations again to these servant students and, GO EAGLES!
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Science Olympiad
Science Olympiad is back and IN PERSON this year! We are gearing up for another year of exploring and creating. Science Olympiad is a competition that touches every letter in STEM and aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards. This year's competition will be in February but it's time to start planning and preparing now. The team is limited to 15 participants so please visit tinyurl.com/MMSSciOly to fill out an interest form or contact Ms. Schaffer at jschaffer@usd266.com for additional information, to express interest, or with questions.
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Nurse's Corner
Hello Maize Families
Wow! What a start we have had! First, I would like to thank all of the parents who have taken my calls with kindness during the last couple of weeks! I am well aware that a call from me about Covid is not really a call that you want to receive! I am grateful for your understanding and willingness to assist us in keeping your students in school! We are going to remain optimistic that our numbers will continue to decrease! That, of course, will mean fewer calls from the Health Office!
There are still students that do not have their immunizations on file with us! If your student is a 7th grader… a Tdap booster and a Meningococcal ACWY vaccine is required! We have tried to be in close contact with the families that are still missing these! Please help us out by scheduling those now! You may email or fax documentation to us at sfunk@usd266.com or fax 729-2479. October 1 is the cut off date for these. After this date, students that are not compliant may be excluded from school. Please help us, by encouraging your student to practice good handwashing, covering their coughs, distancing when possible, and staying home if they are sick! We are trying our best, but need your help!
Please call with any questions or concerns!
Shelley Funk RN
MMS School Nurse
316-350-2308
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Maize Middle PTO News
October 2021
www.maizemiddlepto.com
Why we do what we do: Appreciating our Teachers
PTO thinks our Eagle Staff and Teachers are deserving of appreciation all year round. Along with serving them meals at conferences and monthly appreciation treats PTO is working on ways to offer some classroom funding support. Stay tuned for more details in the coming month.
We love for parents to help take charge of a monthly token of appreciation every month. Sign up with a group to provide a small treat for our staff one month this school year! PTO will reimburse up to $50 of the cost each month. Head to maizemiddlepto.com/parents for more details and to sign up.
Looking for teacher favorites? This list is also found at maizemiddlepto.com/parents
PTO update
It has taken some time to work through, but we finally have new PTO board members. Sara Froese will be stepping into the President role after serving as secretary for a few years. Taryn Myers will serve as Vice President and continue managing our social media. Our new treasurer is Ashley Koehn-Mitchell and our new Secretary is Christy Youngers. Sara Nydick and Brandi Cook will work together as Spirit Night Coordinators!
We are still working to fill some committee chair positions. We are also planning to have a PTO general meeting in the month of October. Please watch our social media for a date when it is finalized.
Spirit Wear (maizemiddlepto.com/spiritwear)
Extra spirit wear from our first round of orders in on the website. If you missed your chance to order, following the instructions on the website to purchase. A fall/winter store will be available next month, with orders ready in time for winter break.
Upcoming Spirit Nights
October 21 – 3-10pm Chick fil A
February 22 – 3-10pm Chick fil A
Thank you for staying connected with us!
Maize Middle PTO Board
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Find events, opportunities on district’s
Online Bulletin Board
Maize USD 266’s Online Bulletin Board is the place to go for information about upcoming events, camps, clinics, fundraisers, and other opportunities available through the district and official partner agencies.
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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. Due to the pandemic, parents are encouraged to provide a doctors note for appointments and illnesses.
When your student is absent:
- Please call 729-2464 and leave a message with the student's 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
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Dates For October
Friday, 10/1
*Girls Tennis Invitational @ Winfield, 9:00 am
Monday, 10/4
*8th B Football vs. Hutchinson @ MMS, 5:00
Tuesday, 10/5
*Girls Tennis vs. MSMS, 3:30
*Cross Country @ Mulvane, 4:00
Thursday, 10/7
*Barn'rds Spirit Day 10:30-9:00
*7/8 Football vs. Derby @ KT Woodman, 5:00/6:30
*7th Volleyball @ Eisenhower/Newton, 5:00/6:15
*8th Volleyball @ Newton w/Eisenhower, 5:00/6:15
Friday, 10/8
*Picture Retakes
Monday, 10/11
*Columbus Day
*Wichita Suburban League Tennis Tournament @ Eisenhower, 9:00 am
*7th Volleyball @ Derby North w/Salina Lakewood, 5:00/6:15
*8th Volleyball vs. Derby North w/Salina Lakewood, 5:00/6:15
Tuesday, 10/12
*Wichita Suburban League Cross Country @ Derby, 4:00
Thursday, 10/14
*7/8 Football vs. MSMS @ KT Woodman, 5:00/6:30
Friday, 10/15
*End of 1st Term
Saturday, 10/16
*Wichita Suburban League 7th Volleyball @ Andover, 9:00 am
*Wichita Suburban League 8th Volleyball @ Andover Central, 9:00 am
Monday, 10/18
*NO SCHOOL-Professional Development
Tuesday, 10/19
*Wrestling Practice Begins
*Girls Basketball Practice Begins
Thursday, 10/21
*MMS Chick-fil-A Night
Thursday, 10/28
*Band Concert, 7:00 @ MMS
Sunday, 10/31
*Halloween
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From the MMS Front Office
To help the Front Office of MMS run as smoothly and efficiently as possible, please be aware and reminded of the following:
Front Office Hours:
When your student is absent:
- Please call 729-2464 and leave a message with the student's 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 and leave in the office airlock
- Checks/Cash in envelopes with student name
- Front office is not responsible for any items left for students
Picking up a student during school hours:
- The office will not call a student out of class until a parent/guardian is on school property.
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Are You Moving?
If you are moving out of district, please contact Shelley Lambert, MMS Registrar/Data Secretary, at slambert@usd266.com or by phone at 350-2050. Please include the new school, city and state you will be transferring to so we can prepare your student's 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 slambert@usd266.com.
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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Dillon's Community Rewards
Dillons is giving away $2 MILLION to local organizations!
Where Shopping and Giving Come Together!
Use your Plus Shopper's Card & them grow!
Supporting their organization has never been easier-just shop at
Dillons and scan your Plus Shopper's Card!
Here's how to enroll:
- Visit www.dillons.com/communityrewards
- Scroll down to find your location and click "Enroll Now"
- Sign in to your online account, or create an account.
- 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 the year to credit Maize Middle School. Sign-in and make your contribution selection using this new 5 digit NPO number, NI311.
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One Ma1ze Care
Are you feeling like you could use some extra support? USD266 and Comcare are partnering to bring additional resources at school (including therapy). For additional information about the OneMa1ze Care Team and your eligibility for these supports, email your schools behavior health liaison, Chris McKinney. cmckinney@usd266.com
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Box Tops
MMS rocks the Box Tops! Thank you to everyone who sends in Box Tops............ and keep clipping! It's an easy way to benefit our school and PTO.
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MMS MISSION STATEMENT
EXPECT EXCELLENCE*****DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY and
CHARACTER*****PRODUCE RESULTS and
ACHIEVEMENT*****PROGRESS
Principal
Brian Thompson
bthompson@usd266.com
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Kevin Roulhac
kroulhac@usd266.com
Assistant Principal
Paige Hill
phill@usd266.com
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Thank you to taking the time to read our newsletter. If you have any feedback or questions, please call us at (316) 729-2464 or send an email to jgeorge@usd266.com.
Sincerely,
Maize Middle School
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