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CONNECTING.
LEARNING.
LEADING.
November 2021
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Dear Parent(s) and Guardian(s):
Cort Haynes
MSMS Principal
Dear Parents/Guardians:
I recently had an encounter with an adult who called into question the character of some of our middle school students. Initially, I was taken aback as this was not a middle school activity that I was attending. However, after some reflection, I was reminded that my influence does not begin and end at the entrance of our school doors.
As adults, we must model and maintain high expectations for our children wherever they might be; especially out in the community. The behavior/language of our students was not appropriate and created a poor reflection on our school. I do realize that it is not my job to police students at all times. However, I am responsible for holding high expectations for our Mavericks regardless of where they are. It is incumbent upon all of the adults to help these young people become responsible and respectful adults. During Mav Time this month we are addressing the character trait of responsibility. Accepting that we are the cause and the solution of the matter is the beginning of responsibility!
We do hope you will join us for the Mental Health presentation on Tuesday, November 9th at 6:30. Stop Suicide ICT will be on hand to share with families of students in grade 5-12. Maize South Middle School is pleased to host this event as a support measure for all of our families who may need help or simply want to be informed. The social-emotional state of our students is paramount and we intend to provide the resources that our families need.
Thanks for adding value and for your continued support of your child and MSMS!
Cort Haynes
Follow MSMS updates by checking the following sites:
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Nurses Corner
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
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Mav Ambassadors
Maize South Middle School counselors will be launching a new program this year called Mav Ambassadors. In the past, we’ve had programs such as Mav Mentors, Gold Card, Study Buddies, New Student Buddies, and our hope is to embody the best attributes of each of these into Mav Ambassadors. Our hope is to give Mav Ambassadors the opportunity to mentor students, be buddies to new/existing students, tutor, and create innovative ways to continuously improve the culture of Maize South Middle School. Applications will be accepted quarterly (starting at the end of October), and once a student is granted the opportunity to become a Mav Ambassador, they may remain a Mav Ambassador until they move on to high school (so long as criteria is upheld).
Criteria for becoming a Mav Ambassador includes the following:
Student must be nominated for Student of the Month for at least ONE of the six Maize Way Character Traits.
Student must exemplify all six of the Maize Way Character Traits (Community, Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Optimism, and Grit). This will be vetted by building staff members.
Student must maintain a quarterly GPA of at least a 3.0.
More information about how to apply will be shared over the announcements with students toward the end of the month.
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Freddy's Fundraiser Night!
Please join us for a fundraiser night at the Freddy's on 21st Street on November 17th, 5:00pm-9:00pm. Just mention MSMS when you order, drive-thru or front counter, and our school will receive a percentage of the sales. We appreciate your support!
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Mental Health Awareness Night is November 9th |
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Order Your Yearbook Now!!
See QR Code below to order!
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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. Visit www.usd266.com/OnlineBulletinBoard.
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MSMS PTO
We will be releasing info for our fundraiser soon, so stay tuned. In the meantime, we have been busy supporting our teachers needs as they arise! If you need some Christmas ideas for your student/s check out our online store at www.msmspto.com.
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 www.msmspto.com, and if you need to get in touch with us, you can email us at maizesouthmspto@gmail.com.
Our next meeting of the year will be Tuesday, November 16, 6:30pm 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!
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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November 22nd-26th No School Fall Break
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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
Tiffany Bernabe
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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