Falcon Family Flyer March 2

 

Falcon Family Flyer Upcoming Events March 5th - 9th March 7th - 9th Suessical the Musical MMS Cafeteria 7:00  $5.00 Admission March 8th - Band Festival at U of A       Stay up to date on upcoming events by visiting our Calendar of Events Stay Connected Website Calendar of Events Facebook School Twitter Parent Teacher Org. Facebook MUSD Connection /ParentVue Online Payment Let's Talk! MyLunchtray Community Flyers Az School Tax Credit Get Our App Download "MUSD" App from App Store® or Google Play®. March 5th, 2018 Principal Message   Falcon Parents,  I hope you love entertainment! This is the week that our Fine Arts program gets to truly shine. Our drama and choir teachers have worked diligently to prepare for the wonderful musical Seussical! Even though our wonderful auditorium is under construction, the show must go on!  Ms. Sweeney and Mrs. Acree can't wait to show off all the talent of our kids. Please join us for one or more performance.    On Thursday, our band will be in a competition at the University of Arizona. This is our first festival so Mr. Schroeder and his students are anxious for this day to arrive.    This is the time for our fine arts program to shine!   Musical Performance!   "Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss' best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper!   Please join us for a magical night! March 7th, 8th or 9th - 7:00 p.m. in the MMS Cafeteria.  Admission Fee of $5.00      Attention 8th Grade Athletes! Attention all parents of 8th grade athletes! There will be an 8th Grade Parent Sports Night held at Marana High School on March 14 beginning promptly at 6:00 pm in the high school auditorium. Please bring your son or daughter and for this event. Marana High School's athletic director, Sarah Whaley, will be going over information that is vital to your child's high school athletic participation. Information to be discussed includes: eligibility requirements, physical information, AIA bylaw information, team try-out information, spectator expectations, and other pertinent information to help ensure a smooth transition to high school athletics. Please plan to attend. Attention 8th Graders Interested in Dance next year.  It's time to select the 2018/2019 Marana Dance Team! Do you love to dance? Then come to our pre-tryout clinics to see what the Marana Dance Team is all about! You'll spend time with our Coach and current dance team members to learn about what to expect at tryouts. We'll help you prepare! Clinics are not required to tryout, but highly encouraged. Be sure to pick up a tryout packet at your school office and bring it to tryouts on 3/7/18. Please see attached flier for more information. Prevention and Response You may be aware that various messages posted on social media and via news accounts have encouraged students nationwide to plan walkouts. The Women's March organizers are encouraging "students, teachers and their allies to walk out of schools on March 14 to protest gun violence." Survivors of the Parkland shooting announced a March for Our Lives event planned for March 24. Another walkout is planned for April 20, which will mark the 19th year since the tragedy at Columbine High School. Anticipating that this movement may come to Marana schools, we want you to know how we will respond. While we recognize our student's First Amendment rights to express their views on topics and to advocate for an issue they feel passionate about, it is our responsibility as an educational system to ensure that we provide a safe and respectful learning environment. Marana schools will not participate in any scheduled school walkout. Participation in such events may increase the sense of fear and anxiety among students, and would create additional safety concerns in ensuring sufficient supervision. However, we also recognize that some students may have strong emotions about the recent school shooting in Florida and want to have their voices heard. Therefore, principals at our middle and high schools are having conversations with their staff and student leaders. In the event school administration learns of students planning to participate in one of these events, school administration will work with student leaders to ensure an alternative opportunity for students to assemble peacefully together, on campus, in a safe place to share their feelings. Students will be encouraged to stay on campus during school hours for safety reasons. Please assist us by speaking to your child and reminding them of the importance of remaining on campus. In accordance with District policy, students who leave campus without prior parental knowledge or permission will receive an unexcused absence. Athletics Hello Falcon Athlete Families! This week we begin end-of-season tournament play in basketball and soccer. Playoff dates and times are listed below. As the week progresses, game times and locations are subject to change depending on bracket placement and if we win, so please make sure your players are communicating with their coaches for details. Registration for 4th Quarter Sports is underway. If your child is participating in Boys Baseball, Girls Volleyball, or Track, you must register them online at RegisterMyAthlete.com and submit a sports physical by Friday March 9th. If your student has already played a sport this year, you just need to log in to your RegisterMyAthlete.com account and make sure you have selected the 4th Quarter sport they would like to participate in. Payment for athletics will be accepted by cash or check at the MMS Bookstore through March 16th. Payment will be accepted online through March 23rd. If you have questions, please contact Sue Miller at s.z.miller@maranausd.org or at 520-682-4724. Tryouts for 4th Quarter sports will begin March 26th, the first day after Spring Break. We will be holding the following pre-season events on the following dates: Baseball Skills Clinic: March 12, 13, 14th. Track Skills Clinic: March 12, 13, 14th Volleyball Skills Clinic: March 12, 13th. Link to RegisterMyAthlete.com: https://www.maranausd.org/Page/3283 Link to Online Payment: https://www.maranausd.org/Page/305 Link to Sports Physical Forms: https://www.maranausd.org/Page/3289 Saturday March 3, 2018 Wrestling: Rumble at the Ridge @Ironwood Ridge High School 5:30am: Bus leaves MMS 8:30am Wrestling starts Monday March 5, 2018 4:15     Soccer A @Cross 4:15     Soccer B @Esperero 6:15     Basketball A @MMS Tournament 4:15     Basketball B @Amphi for Tournament Tuesday March 6, 2018 4:30     Wrestling @Wilson TBD     Basketball A @MMS for Tournament TBD     Basketball B @TBD for Tournament Wednesday March 7th 4:15     Soccer A @TBD if we win Monday 4:15     Soccer B @TBD if we win Monday TBD     Basketball A @Tortolita if we win TBD     Basketball B @Amphi if we win Thursday March 8th TBD     Basketball A @Tortolita if we win TBD     Basketball B @Amphi if we win Friday March 9th 5:30     Flowing Wells City Championships Saturday March 10th 8:00     Flowing Wells City Championships Counseling Corner Remember, we have counselors to assist students with their social / emotional needs. If you notice that your child seems stressed, angry, or sad, please reach out to our counselors so that we can offer support.  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.  Last week we awarded the  $40 Under Armor gift card and the Hydro Flask.  This week we will draw for the $40 Old Navy gift card and the Cosmic Bowling Tickets.   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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