 | | Upcoming Events | | December | Dec 21 Early Release
12:45 Winter Break | | Stay up to date on upcoming events by visiting our Calendar of Events | | | December 21st, 2017
| Principal Message |  Happy Holidays and Seasons Greetings to all of our Falcon Families! I hope you have a joyous winter break with family and friends. We are already making plans for next semester and know that 2018 is going to be a wonderful year for MMS. | | Report Card Information | FIRST SEMESTER GRADES WILL POST ON TUESDAY, JAN. 9TH
MUSD Connection (ParentVUE). No more waiting for the mail! See the Report Card Instantly Online!
Our school strives to ensure that parents receive important information in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. This Report Card feature now provides the ability to view and print your child's K-12 grade Report Card/7-12 grade Progress Report instantaneously! This means, timely notification regarding your child's academic progress and no more waiting for the mail. Not to mention, the cost-savings associated with reduced printing and mailing expenses, so that more dollars can be directed to your child's classroom. Not yet connected? It's easy and fast. Simply contact Emily Sosinski at E.S.Sosinski@MaranaUSD.org to receive your secure MUSD Connection User Activation Key. Once you have your Activation Key, you can activate your account by visiting MUSD Connection. If you are unable to utilize MUSD Connection to view/print your child's K-12 grade Report Card/7-12 grade Progress Report, please contact Emily Sosinski at E.S.Sosinski@MaranaUSD.org or contact our school to request a paper copy. MUSD Connection provides us a 21st century tool to share information and continue to meet the needs of our parents and students. Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to expand MUSD Connection and enhance our commitment to Going Green. | | Thursday EARLY RELEASE 12:45 |
Remember: We have an early release on Thursday. All students will be dismissed at 12:45 | | Falcon Shout-Out & Celebration | 
Thanks to all of the MMS Teachers and Staff for a GREAT 1st SEMESTER! Go Falcons. | | Free and Reduced Lunch |
Apply Online Today - www.maranausd.org/foodFree and Reduced School Lunches
If your household qualified in past school years or your child is new to the school district, please contact 520-682-4734. Eligibility is determined by household size and income criteria. Children from households whose income is at or below the levels set by the USDA Child Nutrition Program are eligible. Foster children who are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals regardless of income and should be included on your application. All children in households receiving benefits from SNAP, the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations or TANF, can get free meals regardless of your income. The online application can be accessed from our home page or click on Food Services under Departments https://www.schoollunchapp.com/Terms.aspx?host=maranausd.schoollunchapp.com&apply=1 If you're concerned with your child being singled out or being embarrassed by receiving a free or reduced lunch, please know that NO ONE BUT YOU will know about their qualification! Students enter numbers at lunch whether they receive free lunch or not. Absolutely nothing will change during their lunch routine except the fact that their account will now be linked to their free/reduced status. | | Girls Who Code Club | 
Calling all Girls!
In January, we will be starting a Girls Who Code club at Marana Middle School. The first meeting will take place on Thursday, January 25th from 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The initial meeting will primarily be informational. The club will meet every Thursday from 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., with the last meeting taking place on May 17th. The club will be open to young ladies who attend Marana Middle School. Come on girls...join the fun! | | Athletics | 
Falcon Family Athletes: It's time for 3rd Quarter Athletics! Available sports for 3rd quarter include Boys Soccer, Girls Basketball, and Wrestling. We look forward to several championships during 3rd quarter! If you have questions, please contact Sue Miller in Student Services at 682-4724 or s.z.miller@maranausd.org. | | Counseling Corner |  COUNSELOR'S CORNER:
Students will be receiving a copy of their 2nd semester schedule during 1st period on our first day back, Jan. 8th. We are also scheduling groups for the 3rd quarter. If you would like more information about the groups we have available for our students, please contact the counseling department at 682-4715 | | PBIS: Positive Behavior Intervention Support | 
We are very excited to be starting a new program at Marana Middle next semester, Mrs. Caldwell, a former MUSD principal, has joined are staff and we are thrilled! Mrs. Caldwell has terrific connections with students! She will be teaching three Project SOAR classes for students who need additional assistance with behavior management in classes. This is a wonderful addition to the many services we currently offer our students. | |
Marana Middle School will provide an experience that fosters life-long academic and personal growth in a world-class education environment. Faculty and staff will collaborate with families, students and the community to develop strong, caring and productive leaders. | | | ***PRIDE***RESPECT***RESPONSIBILITY***
11285 W. Grier Rd., Marana, AZ 85653
Phone 520-682-4730 | |
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