Maitland Middle School, where we are soaring to new heights! |
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Maitland Middle School Community Brief
Monday, November 7, 2022
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Maitland Middle Community Member |
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Welcome to week 14 of 180 Days of Soaring Together. I hope you enjoyed that extra hour of sleep on Sunday!
It is progress report time. Teachers will be finalizing progress report grades by November 9, 2022. If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to your child’s teacher(s) to set up a conference.
Continue to encourage your student to be diligent in their studies and to be aware of how they conduct themselves on campus in every situation. We look forward to adding more names to these rosters in the near future.
We ask that you continue to express the importance of being on time to classes. The first few minutes of class is crucial and sets the tone for the rest of the period. Tardiness can impact student performance. In addition, excessive tardiness will result in disciplinary consequences, (detentions, revocation of privileges and the like). We want every student to take part in the upcoming events on campus. Therefore, remind them to be respectful of their instructional success by being on time.
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Halloween Costume of the Day!
Rosie Soler as Maleficent.
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Tutoring is in full swing. We are offering tutoring for Algebra 1 Honors, Reading/Language Arts, and Math, (6th-8th grade pre-algebra).
- Algebra 1 Honors - Mon. 4:05pm & Tues. 8:00am
- Reading/Language Arts - Tues. 4:05pm
- Math (6th - 8th grade Pre-Algebra) - Thur. 4:05
Transportation is provided on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. If your student need support in these areas, reach out to Ms. Orseno at Amy.Orseno@ocps.net.
We have several opportunities for our students to be involved with campus activities. There are several clubs that are going on that meet on throughout the week. If your student is interested in joining a club, please have them reach out to Dr. Rauls at Cherrie.Rauls@ocps.net. She will guide them to the club sponsor. This is a great opportunity for students to be active. We have Cadence Crew (Cheer Squad), Chess Club, Hawks Crafting Society, Club Impact, CAB, GSA, FCA, Book Club, and Wellness and Fitness. For clubs that meet after school, students need to be a part of the YMCA After School Zone. |
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Asst. Principal Thompson and Ethan Orseno in a one on one pick-up game. |
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This Thursday, Nov. 10th, we have our monthly School Advisory Committee meeting. We will be discussing our current school data, school improvement plan/goals, programs that we are considering to bring to MMS, and much more. That will be from 6pm-7pm in our media center. |
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Congratulations goes out to three of our amazing orchestra students. They went through a rigorous audition process and were accepted into the OCPS All County Orchestra! Grace Kramer, Ethan Morgado, and Eleanor Tasker (l-r) will all be participating in this awesome event at Horizon High School this week. Bravo Golden Hawks! |
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As we start this new week, I’d like to acknowledge the fact that MMS has a rich diverse student population. We all have a set of core beliefs that help us govern our lives. Each person on campus, from the newest enrolled student, to the most veteran staff member has something in common. We all want to be treated with dignity and respect. Some feel that respect is due when it’s given. I’d like to challenge that. Let us show respect in spite of. Let us honor one another even in those challenging moments. It is always my goal that you leave my presence better than how you came to me. Have an amazing week.
#soaringtogether
Principal Brown
Maitland Middle School
Pictured very top: Our Cadence Crew brought the spirit to the volleyball game! Under the direction of Ms. Alicia Dowdy and Ms. Ruth Pender, they are continuously changing the dynamics and increasing Golden Hawk Spirit around campus.
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November 7th - Volleyball Arbor Ride K8 (Home) 5:15pm |
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November 9th - Teachers will have grades finalized for Quarter 2 Progress Reports
November 9th - Hurricane Make-up, Wednesday Dismissal at 3:57pm
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November 9th - MMS Band Concert at WPHS 7:00pm
November 10th - Helping Hawks Holiday Brunch
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Helping Hawks is hosting a Holiday Brunch on November 10. This event will benefit our Maitland Middle School families needing food assistance over the holidays. Please sign-up through the Evite. Contact Amber Woodard with questions by emailing mmshelpinghawks@gmail.com
November 10th - SAC Meeting at 6:00pm in the Media Center
November 11th - Veterans Day, THANK YOU for service!
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November 14th - Volleyball, College Park (Away) 5:15pm
November 16th - Volleyball, Glenridge (Home) 4:30pm Rivalry Game
November 16th - MMS Band Concert at WPHS 7:00pm (Unit Jazz Ensemble)
November 17th - Teach-In 2022
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November 17th - Art In High Places Family Paint Night
November 21th- 25th - Thanksgiving Break
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November 24th - Happy Thanksgiving! |
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Volunteering at Maitland
Please sign up to be an ADDitions volunteer
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ADDitions Volunteers - Now that the school year is in full swing there will be plenty of opportunities to volunteer your time on campus. In order to do so, you must be ADDitions approved. Volunteers that are new and those that were active last year need to complete the application. You can go to the Volunteer Portal and sign up for the desired opportunity. Click here. If you have any questions, you may reach out to Mrs. Angela Michael at Angela.Michael@ocps.net. |
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Would you like to have a greater impact on our school community? If yes, then make plans to be a part of Teach-In 2022 on Thursday, November 17th! Scan the QR Code for more information. |
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Yearbooks
Price increase on Dec. 1
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Winter Wonderland Dance
Friday, Dec. 9
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Weekly Superintendent's Message
Dr. Maria Vazquez
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OCPS Magnet application process is now open! |
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OCPS Magnets offer the opportunity for students to discover their talents and explore their interests while focusing on academic rigor. Magnets provide unique personalized learning communities. These programs of study are aimed at increasing student achievement and permit a student to focus on interest, talents or career goals.
Magnet Application Process for 2023-2024
The electronic application for the lottery opened on November 1, 2022, and it will close on February 15, 2023.
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Nov. 10: District Virtual Magnet Fair for 2023-2024
The Office of School Choice Services will be hosting a Virtual Magnet Fair, opening November 10, 2022, accessible via the School Choice Services website. www.schoolchoice.ocps.net
Program Descriptions
Magnet Info. Video
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Mrs. Foster (left), being presented with SOAR Award from Mrs. Neff (prior week's recipient). |
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I would like to pass the SOAR award to my sixth grade ELA team member, Mrs. Foster! Mrs. Foster and I have been working and planning together in sixth grade for three years, and I couldn't ask for a more thoughtful and supportive team member. Mrs. Foster SOARS by always focusing on what is in the best interest of all of our students. She is genuinely caring towards her colleagues and students alike. She provides meaningful ideas for our ELA lessons and contributes her expertise to help ensure we are meeting the needs of our sixth graders. Thank you, Mrs. Foster, for all you do!
~ Mrs. Neff
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F. I. R. E. Hawk Teacher of the Week |
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Fierce - heart felt intensity
Intentional - deliberate and purposeful
Relevant - connection, bridging, and current
Experience - leaves an impression
This week’s F. I. R. E. Hawk teacher is none other than Ms. Cynthia Klammer. Ms. Klammer has served MMS as an incredible math teacher. She has a way to get the best out of her students, even when they think they can’t. Ms. Klammer has a heart to push her students towards excellence. Her style of teaching causes students to productively struggle towards success which builds their confidence and work ethic. It allows them to think in ways that they’ve never had before. Watching Ms. Klammer supporting her students is like watching an electrifying theater production. She makes it a point to talk with every student in class as they practice their geometry or pre-algebra skills. Thank you for serving our school community in such an incredible way.
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Ms. Klammer making the magic happen. |
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A Week in Athletics
Volleyball update
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Our Golden Hawks had an amazing victory this past week against Union Park Middle School and Audubon Park K8. We are soaring towards the championship. Way to go Golden Hawks!! |
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Boys Volleyball Team at Union Park Middle |
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Girls Volleyball Team at Union Park Middle |
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Ms. Camp supporting small group instruction as the students analyze portions of “A Raisin in the Sun” for figurative language. |
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These Golden Hawks are working on a lab in Earth Space Science as they understand the rock cycle and sedimentary rock, in Ms. FitzPatrick’s class. |
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Students in orchestra class demonstrate note counts with their bows along with Miss George’s hand claps. |
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Ms. Daniels provides insight to a student while she writes her response explaining the use of figurative language from the play “A Raisin in the Sun.” |
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Ms. Morales explains how to develop a 1 point drawing, establishing the vanishing point. |
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*** ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE! ***
(girls above and boys just below)
Congratulations to our scholars that earned a 4.0 this first marking period. We are extremely proud of your accomplishment! Keep soaring to higher heights!
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Music Department Fundraiser Celebration!
(directly above and just below)
The Music Department enjoyed a fun afternoon of games and friendship! Students who earned the party all participated in the Music Department fall fundraiser as they met the donation goal. Fundraising is our primary source of funding for our talented music students. As a thank you, 50 students enjoyed a beautiful autumn day and a Jeremiah’s gelato!
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PTA News & Special Events |
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Please join PTA if you have not yet done so!
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Art In High Places (Nov. 17): |
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The Golden Hawk MMS Fund is organizing Art in High Places which will be held November 17, 2022 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm in the MMS cafeteria. This is a family-friendly event that will help support technology needs, student/teacher incentives, supplemental instructional resources and a new modern space in the cafeteria!
Please sign up by November 15, 2022.
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Helping Hawks designed a cool new spirit hoodie! Buy One, Give One! With every hoodie purchase, one will be given to an MMS student in need to stay warm during the colder months. If you do not wish to purchase a hoodie but would like to ensure a student receives one, there is an option to select as well. Visit Member Hub today!
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Monday's Motivational Moment! |
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Viggo Mortensen On Success
One of the best pieces of advice I ever got was from a horse master. He told me to go slow to go fast. ... We live as though there aren't enough hours in the day but if we do each thing calmly and carefully we will get it done quicker and with much less stress.
~ Viggo Mortensen, actor
Evelyn Ashford On Challenges
The fastest way to get me to go out and do something is to tell me no way I can do it.
~ Evelyn Ashford, track star
Amy Cuddy On Self-Talk
The way you tell your story to yourself matters.
~ Amy Cuddy, social psychologist and author of "Presence"
William Pagonis On Empathy
No one is a leader who can't put himself or herself in the other person's shoes. Empathy and expertise command respect.
~ William Pagonis, U.S. Army lieutenant general
Sophocles On Integrity
I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.
~ Sophocles, Greek poet
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Important Contact Information:
Maitland Middle School main number – 407-623-1462
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Have a great week and please remember our Veterans on Friday, Nov. 11!
Mr. Brown, Principal
Maitland Middle School
Monday, November 7, 2022
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Maitland Middle School Leadership Team |
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