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CONNECTING.
LEARNING.
LEADING.
August 2021
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Dear Parent(s) and Guardian(s):
Welcome back! Our staff and students were thrilled to be back together. The eyes of our Mavericks lit up as we reconnected after a long summer break. Among the many things that we have come to appreciate a bit more is Community. Our 2021-22 MSMS community will include several new staff members. Their introductions are below.
We celebrated our third consecutive year as a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School this past year and are aiming for a fourth. We understand the value of positive relationships and the role that it plays in each of our lives. Our motto for this school year is Add Value.
A positive disposition adds value when adverse circumstances arise. While COVID issues loom, we are doing our best to create a safe and healthy learning environment. As part of this measure, the water fountains are turned off but the refiling stations are operational. We encourage all students to bring a water bottle each day. Lockers have been assigned but students may carry their backpacks throughout the day.
Lisa Turner will be our school nurse this year and is happy to help you with any health needs. Lisa’s expertise, knowledge, and leadership will be a steady hand for all of us. Please contact the school if you have any health related questions.
I look forward to meeting your family and sharing in the success that this school year brings. Please let us know if we can be of assistance to you.
Adding value,
Cort Haynes
MSMS Principal
Follow MSMS updates by checking the following sites:
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Trish Begley will be teaching our LeadWorthy class starting second semester. Trish teaches at both Maize South Middle School and Maize Middle School. |
Aaron Finck will be teaching our new Intro to Industrial Technology class. Aaron teaches here, at Maize South High School, and Maize Middle School. |
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Mindy Joseph will be teaching English Language Arts for 7th grade. Before coming to us Mindy had worked at Maize South Elementary. |
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Jenny Moore will be teaching 7th grade Math. She had taught in District 259, then took some time off for children and is now happy to be joining our staff. |
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Kristina Sander will be teaching our World Languages class. Kristina has taught in several of our Maize Schools, she most recently was at Maize High School. |
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Gale Anderson will be teaching IR English Language Arts 7th and 8th grade. Gale was most recently teaching at the Mt. Hope Learning Center. |
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Cortney Woodruff will be teaching our 7th and 8th grade Choir classes, we will share Cortney with Maize Middle School. |
James "Ken" Williams will be our Gifted Facilator for our 7th grade students we will share him with Maize Middle School. Ken was Dean of Students at a Charter School in Missouri. |
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Chaniece Johnson will be our Gifted Facilitator for our 8th grade students. We will be sharing her with Maize South High School. |
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We would also like to welcome Hank our new Therapy dog. Hank belongs to Andrew and Steffanie Moore, he is a lovable Golden Doodle that will spend time during the day with Coach Moore in the gym. Our students have already gotten to know and love Hank. |
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Use Google Classroom and Google Calendar!
Students will not receive an agenda this year through the district, so if parents would like for students to have one, they will need to be purchased elsewhere. Students may utilize Google Classroom and Google Calendar to organize and track assignments. Students and families can locate the student handbook on the District Website, under the "students" tab. The document is labeled, "District Student Handbook".
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Picture packets were sent home with your students on Thursday 19th, you can fill this out and send it back with your student to order pictures or you can order on-line using code 60558EA.
We will also have pictures for Fall Sports being taken on September 10, more info to come on that!
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Traffic
With limited bussing, we realize the higher volume of traffic during after school pick up. We have secured crossing guards and are utilizing our School Resource Officers for additional assistance. Please be sure that you are not picking your child up while out on the Silver Fox access road. From 2:20-2:50 pm, the far east entrance of the east parking lot is entrance only. When approaching from Tyler road, only the right lane is permitted to make a right turn into the parking lot. Once you turn into the parking lot, you may move over into the left lane of waiting vehicles. The left lane of westbound Silver Fox cars should continue straight ahead. We do intend for eastbound Silver Fox traffic to be able to turn into that far east entrance and stay in the left lane once in the parking lot. However, in order to keep traffic moving, our SRO has had to deny this left turn off of Silver Fox.
If you choose to wait in line while in the middle of the parking lot, please be mindful of parked cars that need to pull out of a parking stall. If you are in a hurry, we ask that you utilize the far north traffic lanes while in the east parking lot.
We ask for your continued patience during pick up. It is only taking 10-12 minutes for our parking lot to clear out. Please drive safely and be on the lookout for our students. We appreciate your attention to this matter.
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AIMSWeb Testing
Students will take the AIMSWeb assessments for math and ELA August 30th-31st. This is a research-based screening and progress monitoring system used to efficiently and quickly assess our students' English Language Arts and math skills. We will also have students complete the BASC BESS screener early September. This allows students to self-assess behavioral and emotional strengths and weaknesses. Data provided from these screeners will be communicated with parents/guardians mid-September.
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MSMS Fall Extravaganza
Thursday, August 26th from 6-8 pm will be our Fall Sports Extravaganza at the MSHS Football Stadium. We will recognize members of each team out at the stadium before conducting intrasquad scrimmages.
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Nurses Corner
Hi my name is Lisa Turner, I am the new school nurse here at MSMS. I am so excited to get to know your child!
Health Screenings
Students will have hearing or vision screenings during the school year as required. 8th grade students will have screening as needed. 7th grade will have vision and hearing screenings. Students new to the district will receive both hearing and vision screenings. Parents will need to write a note to the school nurse ONLY if they do NOT want their child screened. Results will ONLY be sent home if further testing is needed. Screenings are very basic and are not meant to take the place of professional evaluations.
Immunizations for 7th graders
7th graders are required to have a Tdap booster and meningococcal (MCV4). Please send the updated record to the school nurse as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Lisa
lturner@usd266.com
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2022 World Language Trip
Dear MSMS-
We are ready for our yearly trip during the summer. This 2022 trip to Ireland, Scotland and Japan. Finally we think that 2022 will be the year to start our traditional trips. We still have some spots available, please contact me if you need information about these trips.
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MSMS PTO
Welcome to the new school year. We cannot wait to come alongside the staff and students at MSMS this upcoming school year despite any new challenges we will be faced with. We started the year off by selling apparel during the Meet Your Teacher night. The next time we will be set up is Thursday, August 26th at the Fall Extravaganza. We have lots of apparel left including lanyards, hoodies, t-shirts, water bottles, headbands, and more. The proceeds from the sales go right back into our school to support our students and teachers, so come get some Mav gear! We provided donuts to the whole school to welcome everyone back the first day, and gave away shirts, lanyards and water bottles to be thrown out at the pep assembly.
We have a Carousel Skate night planned for Thursday, September 2. Come skate from 6:00 – 9:00 pm with your friends for only $7.99!!
We have an All Star Sports night planned for Tuesday, October 5. Come ride go-karts, play laser tag, put-put golf, rock-climb, etc from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. It’s only $15 a wristband for unlimited fun with friends!
Keep an eye out for information about our fall fundraiser as well as other upcoming activities.
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 to support for MSMS PTO.
We want to connect with you. Like us on Facebook at Maize South Middle School PTO. Also, check out our website at msmspto.com, and if you need to get in touch with us, you can email us at maizesouthmspto@gmail.com.
Our first meeting of the year will be Tuesday, September 7th at 7:00pm in the library at MSMS, come through the exterior library door. We welcome anyone to join us!! We could really use some parents who are passionate about making a difference in our students and teachers academic time at MSMS! Come help us make a difference!
Go Mavs!
Thanks,
MSMS PTO
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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, 2021.
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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September 6th No School
Thursday September 23 No School Parent/Teacher Conf. 8-8pm
Friday September 24th No School
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2021-22 MSMS Administration
Principal
Assistant Principal A-L
Assistant Principal / Athletic Director M-Z
If you would like to speak to an administrator during the school day, you may call 316-722-0421.
2021-22 MSMS Office Staff
Shareen Hainke
Accounting Secretary
Sherri Wright
Attendance Secretary
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2021-22 MSMS Counseling
Department
Steffanie Moore
A-L Counselor
Amy Beckmann
M-Z Counselor
If you would like to speak to a counselor during the school day, you may call 316-722-0421.
2021-22 MSMS Athletic Dept.
MSMS Athletic/Activities Director
Sara McAsey
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:
7:35-2:40 M,T,Th,F
7:35-2:05 Wednesday
School Nurse
Lisa Turner
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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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