FALCON FAMILY FLYER
PRIDE RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY
Greetings Falcon Families,
I hope you all had a great week!
We spent part of the week at MMS, holding Behavior Expectation Assemblies. I have included the PowerPoint presentation so that you can review what was covered. One of the key areas of emphasis was how much we value KINDNESS at MMS. We know that middle school can often be a tough time as students are developing their unique personalities. Being KIND to each other makes this transition period a bit easier.
Look over the presentation and discuss the expectations with your child at home. It will make MMS an even better school environment than it already is if all students follow the behavior expectations!
This coming week, our Academic Teams will be holding award assemblies to celebrate all of the great things are students have accomplished during Quarter One!
Prop 456: Special Budget Override Nov. 7
The Governing Board of the District has called a special budget override election to be held on November 7, 2017. The override will provide for the ongoing transition to dynamic digital classrooms, building a culture of STEM, and creating 1:1 learning environments; attract, recruit, and retain highly performing personnel; and avoid increases in class size and the elimination or reduction in the level of classroom and support services it currently provides students. To learn about Prop. 456, please visit www.maranausd.org/override.
NJHS "Make a Difference Day" – Saturday, October 28th 8:00-4:00: Bring the whole family! Sign up for the whole day or a portion of the day. We would love for you to Make a Difference too. We have several projects that will be completed for Marana Middle School on this day. Please contact Ms. Sweeney for details. i.a.sweeney@maranausd.org
LOOKING AHEAD: Red Ribbon Week will be held from Monday, October 30 -Friday, November 3. Our second quarter pep rally will close out the week. This year we are NOT doing sticker sales for costumes. Students will just be allowed to wear costumes at no cost.
- Monday, October 30: Put a Cap on Drugs and wipe out the dangerous addictions (Wear a baseball hat or a crazy cap, plus wear red and/or pink to support Drug Awareness [red] or Breast Cancer Awareness [pink])
- Tuesday, October 31: Happy Halloween! Scare Away Drugs (wear your costume to school; weapons, masks and blood simulations are prohibited; face paint is okay)
- Wednesday, November 1: Way back Wednesday! Turn your back on drugs!! (Go back in time and dress from a decade of your choice)
- Thursday, November 2: You have the Power to be Drug Free (dress as your favorite super hero/wear super hero apparel)
- Friday, November 3: Team Up Against Drugs (wear your academic team shirt, sports team jersey or Falcon colors)
Donations Requested: Please send in donations of canned food or gently used clothes to help WEB support the recent hurricane victims in Texas and Puerto Rico. Students who donate will be entered into a raffle to win an exciting prize!
COUNSELOR'S CORNER:
Our Counseling Department will be offering counseling groups again during second quarter. We are trying to offer as many groups as possible and based on student responses, we will be forming groups that will start the week after fall break. Please see the attached permission form to sign your student up for a group or for more information about which groups we offer. If you have further questions, please call our counseling office at 682-4715 to speak with a counselor. We look forward to working with you and your student.
ATHLETICS:
Our first games for the second quarter begin on Thursday!
If you have questions, please email our Athletics Secretary, Sue Miller at S.Z.Miller@maranausd.org, or call our office at 682-4724.
Check our website for all of the most-timely information about upcoming events and activities. Please contact us with any questions you may have.
Your Partner in Education,
Ms. Dickson – Principal
Go FALCONS!
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