 | | Upcoming Events | | January | | Jan. 20th - Wrestling @ Coronado
Jan. 22 GAMES: Please see athletics section for locations Jan. 25 GAMES: Please see athletics section for locations Jan. 26 Wrestling MHS Jan. 27 Wrestling MHS | | Stay up to date on upcoming events by visiting our Calendar of Events | | | January 19, 2018
| Principal Message |  We have had a great week celebrating all of the achievements our students earned during the 2nd quarter. It fills me with pride to see all of the students who were honored for such a wide variety of accomplishments. MMS is a place of immense talent. Congratulations to all of the award recipients! | | PTO Dance Today | Our wonderful PTO is sponsoring a dance for our students this afternoon from 3:00 - 5:30. If you are picking up your child from the dance, please be waiting for him or her in the parking lot at or before 5:30. The chaperones appreciate it! | | Exciting Opportunity for Gifted and Talented Education Families! | | The Marana Unified School District is pleased to host a FREE information session featuring Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY), which specializes in recognizing and developing students' academic talents. This special CTY session provides students in 2nd through 8th grades and their families a chance to learn about CTY's programs, ask questions, and connect with other families of bright students. Qualifying for CTY means gaining access to summer and online courses, academic counselors, and family learning adventures. It means connecting with expert instructors and fellow students who share your interests. It means learning to take risks, make mistakes, think creatively, and grow confidently. More information https://cty.jhu.edu/ Date: Thursday, February 15, 2018
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Marana Middle School, 11285 W. Grier Road, Marana, AZ 85653 We look forward to seeing you there! | | We value your feedback. | | One of the essential goals of the MMS staff, is to continually improve on the educational services we are providing your children. In order to meet the needs that are most important to you, our parents, we need your input. Please take a moment and complete this survey. We appreciate your help in our goal to be ONE OF THE BEST MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA! http://maranausd.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d53oDe7CZzrvGTj |
| Future Marana High School Students |
Marana High School is hosting FUTURE TIGER NIGHT on Thursday, February 15th at 6:00 p.m. Marana Middle School is proud to be the feeder school of this great high school! Mark your calendar so you and your 8th grader do not miss this very important event. Please see the attached flyer for more information. | | Falcon Shout-Out & Celebration | 
Congratulations to Ms. Mitts for being named MMS Teacher of the Month for January. AND... A big shout out to Mrs. Carranza for being named MMS Support Staff of the Month. We couldn't do what we do without YOU!  | | 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 |  Hello Falcon Athlete Families! Teams have been formed for wrestling, girls basketball, and boys soccer. Your child should have come home with a game schedule on Thursday. If you did not receive a game schedule, please have your student ask your coach for it on Monday or pick one up in Student Services. For parents that are new to MMS Athletics, please note that home games end after the activity buses leave, so parents will need to provide transportation home for their student. For away games, bus transportation is provided to and from MMS. Parents must be at MMS to pick up their student when the buses return. You will be given adequate notification of when to meet them at the school. You are always welcome to take your student home with you after away games if you attend. We hope you will be able to attend your child's games and cheer all of our falcon athletes on! We encourage all of our student athletes and fans to show pride, respect, and responsibility and to represent our school well. If you have questions or concerns about athletics, please contact our Student Services Secretary, Sue Miller at 682-4724 or at s.z.miller@maranausd.org. Saturday, Jan 20th Coronado Classic: Wrestling @Coronado Monday, Jan 22nd Wrestling vs. Flowing Wells Soccer A vs. Flowing Wells Soccer B vs. Flowing Wells Red Soccer @Flowing Wells Basketball A. vs. Flowing Wells Basketball B vs. Flowing Wells Red Basketball @ Flowing Wells Blue Basketball @ Flowing Wells Thursday Jan 25th Wrestling vs. La Cima Soccer A @La Cima Soccer B @La Cima Soccer Red vs. Soccer Blue Basketball A. @La Cima Basketball B @La Cima Red Basketball vs. Blue Basketball Friday Jan 26th Wrestling: State MHS Saturday Jan 27th Wrestling: State MHS | | Counseling Corner |  'Just sayin' Community Conversations. Join your neighbors and friends for an evening of fun, food and family dialogue. Parents will get tips on how to talk to youth about making smart, safe choices. Teens will learn current information on substance misuse and underage drinking. **Dinner***Raffle Prizes***Certifificates January 25th, 5:00 - 8:00 Marana Middle School Cafeteria | | PBIS: Positive Behavior Intervention Support | 
We have a new PBIS prize center for students who earn Falcon Tickets for being recognized for positive behavior. Students choose which prize they would like to submit their Falcon Ticket for a chance to win. This week's prizes include: an Echo Dot, a wireless phone charger, a Bluetooth speaker and iBeat ear buds. Good luck Falcons! | |
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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