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CONNECTING.
LEARNING.
LEADING.
November 2019
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Our MSMS community has a lot to be thankful for as we welcome the month of November.
Congratulations to all 262 of our students who earned straight A’s for the first nine weeks. We celebrated their efforts and the cold weather with ice cream sandwiches. We look forward to adding to this number for the second Term. Additionally, we recognized new and returning Gold Card members by enjoying breakfast this month. These students exhibit their best each and every day. Character matters and this group is a reflection of that!
Our Kansas Association for Youth (KAY) Club will be leading a food drive this month in order to benefit our local Caring Hearts initiative which supports local families during the holidays. Please see the attached flyer for more information regarding donations. Our Student Council will also take part in this effort by raising money through our Hideous Holiday Outfit contest. We will share more information via our social media sources as we have it.
This past summer, Maize USD 266 was awarded a Mental Health Intervention Team (MHIT) grant by the Kansas State Department of Education. In its second year, this program provides school districts partial reimbursement for hiring behavioral health liaisons to work as a “bridge” between school personnel and local mental health agencies. Additionally, these grants allow agencies such as COMCARE of Sedgwick County to employ additional clinical therapists and case managers who also serve on these teams. Our district requested funds for two behavioral health liaison positions so that we may implement a Mental Health Intervention Team in our two middle schools and three high schools. The goal of the program is to connect eligible students with available community mental health resources in an effort to support their social-emotional well-being, while working towards improved attendance and academic achievement while reducing behavior/discipline issues. We are thrilled that Jeris Broadbent will serve in this capacity with students from MSMS and MSHS. She will work closely with our counseling team.
Mornings can be stressful and traffic issues often compound frustrations. However, it is incumbent upon us to be mindful of students walking and riding their bikes to school. We have reiterated the responsibilities that our students have as pedestrians to follow proper protocol regarding crosswalks. Please be vigilant of crosswalks and watching for students during the morning hours. We have placed a staff member at one of our crosswalks to assist with this process. We ask that you not pick up your child on the access road.
As always, we appreciate your support.
Cort Haynes
Principal
Follow MSMS updates by checking the following sites:
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Nurse's Corner
Flu Info
It is that time of year to get your flu shot. Protect your teen and yourself with the flu vaccine before the flu season begins. CDC recommends getting your vaccine in September/October. It takes at least 2 weeks for the vaccine to produce antibodies to fight against the flu virus.
The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older as the first and most important step in protecting against this serious disease.
Preventative measures that help stop the spread of the virus are:
Staying away from sick people.
Washing your hands with soap and water. Do not just rely on hand sanitizer.
When sick with the flu, stay home from work or school to prevent spreading flu
Wipe doorknobs and surfaces down often with bleach containing wipes.
Get plenty of rest.
Eat well daily.
Contact your doctor within the first 48 hours of developing flu-like symptoms for the antiviral medication
Flu symptoms are
Runny or stuffy nose
Fatigue
Headache
Chills
Cough
Sore throat
Sneezing
Fever of 100 or greater
Muscle or body aches
Vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children than adults)
The spread of influenza viruses is through respiratory droplets and by touching contaminated surfaces or objects and then touching your own mouth or nose.
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At Maize South Middle School, we emphasize the importance of exhibiting the 6 Maize Way-Character Traits. They are Integrity, Respect, Optimism, Responsibility, Grit and Community. During the months of November and December, we will be focusing on “Responsibility” in our monthly character education. We have invited
Nicole Fenoglio, Founder and President of
STOP
SUICIDE
ICT, to present to all grade levels during one of their Science class times. Her presentation will educate our students about the
Warning Signs of Suicide, Myths vs. Reality, Ways to Help Others, and Ways to Help Yourself. If you have any questions or concerns about this presentation, please feel free to contact Steffanie Moore or Amy Beckmann.
STOP
SUICIDE
ICT is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing suicide in the community through education, awareness and community events. They provide the following information to help those in need.
CRISIS TEXT LINE
Text to 741741
CHAT
suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat
Talk
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK
The Trevor Project Lifeline (LGBTQ)
1-866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline
1-877-565-8860
Community Crisis Center
316-660-7500
Walk-in 24/7 at 635 N. Main
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Congratulations to the MSMS 7
th
/8
th
Grade Choir members who sang at the Wichita Suburban League Honor Choir Festival on Saturday, October 26th! What an outstanding group of students to represent the Maize South Middle School choirs!
Back: Carley B., Alec M.,
Claire S., Jaxon C., Micah G., Braden M., Jacob G., Paeton H., Brooklyn C., Lauren B., Scarlett B., Reese W., Sophie T., Liz W.
Front: Landyn M., Evan Y, Michael R, Carson F., Avery S., Addison E., Lauryn Y.
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World Languages Trip Spring 2021
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
it
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
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MSMS Veterans Day Program
This year's Veterans Day Program will be Friday, November 8th, 2019 at 1:45 pm in the Maize South Middle School Gymnasium 3403 N. Tyler Road, Wichita, KS. All veterans and current serving members of our armed forces are welcome to attend. Any patrons who are veterans or currently serving are welcome to speak to our social studies classes on that day. We would love to have our students hear about your experiences. Classes start at 7:30 am and will run that day until 1:10 pm, followed by our program honoring our Veterans. Speakers are needed for both half and part of the day. The group sizes will vary from 25 to 75 students depending on the number of speakers we have. Please do not arrive before 12:30 as we have limited space available before we get seating set up in the gym. Please contact Deb Wolf or A.C. Poynter at 316-722-0421 or by
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MSMS Cross Country Team 2019
Congratulations to the 2019 MSMS Cross Country team as they wrapped up their season. Our 8th grade girls took 2nd in the league. Our 7th Girls and 8th Boys took 3rd in the league. Our 7th Boys took 6th in the league. Congratulations to 8th graders
Kyndal E. & Caden W.
for being
League Champions
! They each now hold the new School Record in their division ... records that have held for 7 years! CONGRATS Kyndal and Caden for setting a goal and accomplishing that goal! Thanks to each member of this year's team...each of them has worked hard AND seen improvement throughout the season.
Coaches Ruzich, Kerr and Moran
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8th Grade Volleyball
Congratulations to the 8th grade volleyball team. The team won the B tournament, the preseason A tournament, and the end of the season tournament! They remained League and Tournament Champions two years in a row. Great job ladies. Thanks for all of your hard work, the memorable bus trips and the hill roll in Derby!!
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MSMS PTO News
We have several new items available in our online store for purchase at
www.msmspto.com
. Be looking for a chance to win a free hoodie on Facebook!
Spring Fundraiser information will be coming soon.
In the meantime you can support the PTO now by shopping at Dillon’s and linking your Plus Card to our PTO. Here’s how: go to Dillons.com/communityrewards, find your location and click enroll now, find our organization Maize South Middle School PTO #79456, click save. Every purchase you make at Dillon’s helps support the MSMS PTO.
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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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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 2019 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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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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November 25th-29th Fall Break No School
December 20th End of Term 2
December 23rd-January 3rd Winter Break No School
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2019-20 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.
2019-20 MSMS Office Staff
Shareen Hainke
Accounting Secretary
Sherri Wright
Attendance Secretary
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2019-20 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.
2019-20 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
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Sincerely,
Maize South Middle School
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