| Upcoming Events | | | | Falcon Camp July 23rd-26th Falcon Days (registration) July 30th-31st First Day of School: Aug 6th | | Stay up to date on upcoming events by visiting our Calendar of Events | | | May 25th, 2018
| Principal Message |  What a great year we had at MMS! This last week was full of many emotions. The students were so excited to be moving on to the next step in their education journey. As you can guess, they were also nervous, sad and uncertain! We wish our promoting 8th graders all of the best. We have prepared them well for high school and I know they will excell. Here are some pictures that capture a few of the special moments from the week. Enjoy your summer break! Ms. Dickson  
| | Electronic Grade Reports | | MUSD Connection (ParentVUE) Expands Report Card Feature 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. To that end, we are excited to announce the expansion of the Report Card feature within MUSD Connection, the District's secure Web-based tool, providing parents and students the ability to view student information such as class assignments, grades, course history, attendance, and health information from the convenience of any computer or mobile device, 24-hours a day. 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. Students and parents can also access MUSD Connection quickly and easily anytime, anywhere by downloading the ParentVUE or StudentVUE applications from their applicable marketplace. Once connected, you can stay informed and connect with your child's teacher if any questions arise during the school year. 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 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. | | MHS Freshman Summer Camp | | High School is an exciting new beginning for students. However, the size of the campus and the workload expectation can be daunting. The Freshman Summer Academy will help students transition to high school and them off to a strong start to the school year.
You are invited to attend this FREE week long program at Marana High School.
Highlights that students of the Academy can expect:
• Establish a familiarity with the campus, as well as the expectations associated with an increase and rigorous work load at the high school.
• Work with vibrant and dedicated teachers.
• Enrichment preparation for students registered in honors / Pre-AP / AP classes.
• Attendees will get to register for the 2018 school year.
• A BBQ and showcase for students and families on the last day of the academy
Dates:
Monday, July 23rd 8:30 AM to 1 PM
Tuesday, July 24th 8:30 AM to 1 PM
Wednesday, July 25th 8:30 AM to 1 PM
Thursday, July 26th 8:30 AM to 1 PM
Friday, July 28th 8:30 AM to 1 PM Showcase and Bar-B-Que from 1PM—3PM
Space is limited and rosters fill quickly!
Please include the following
information when registering by email:
1. Student's Full Name
2. Parent's Full Name
3. A working telephone contact number dur-ing the day
4. The MUSD elementary school most con-venient for bus pick-up and drop-off
To register, Please email Jim McCormick: J.M.McCormick@maranausd.org
| | Back to School Paperwork | | Great News! MUSD Connection (ParentVue) is expanding. Beginning Monday, July 16, 2018, MUSD Parents/Guardians can quickly verify and update their child(s)'s annual Back to School paperwork…online!* No more filling out forms. No more wasted paper. This quick and easy feature saves you time and reduces costs with immediate results.
Not yet connected? It's easy and fast. Simply contact (school contact name) at (contact information) to receive a secure MUSD Connection User Activation Key. Once you have your Activation Key, logon to MUSD Connection at https://www.maranausd.org/musdconnection.
You can also access MUSD Connection quickly and easily anytime, anywhere by downloading the ParentVUE/StudentVUE App!
Mark your calendar and logon to your MUSD Connection account in July. We are confident this online expansion will effectively assist you in your child's Back to School process. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance as we continue to reduce costs and enhance our Go Green efforts.
*All returning middle and high school students will still attend their school's "Back to School" Days in July to get their class schedule, mobile device, parking passes, ID's and more.
|
| Keeping Our Kids Safe and Healthy | | Over the last several months, our school along with other schools nationwide has seen a high level of Juuling among teens.
The Juul is an e-cigarette that doesn't look like a cigarette at all. It actually looks like a flash drive (a cartridge); therefore parents and school staff often don't see them. The Juul is easily concealed and is literally charged in a laptop's USB port.
The Juul has become quite popular among teens because they are discreet (very tiny, sleek, easy to hide even in their palm), easy to use, and is odorless. Teens think these are "safe" because it looks cool and comes in various flavors.
Juuling is not safe and the Juul is certainly not allowed at school. This tiny device contains high nicotine, which is addictive and like vaping can still expose people to cancer-causing chemicals.
Due to the discreetness of Juuling, schools are challenged with identifying and eliminating. As a result, we are reaching out to parents to request your assistance in educating your child about the risks of Juuling as well as reminding your child that there are disciplinary consequences associated with Juul use on campus - "improper use of substance."
Please know that we take Juuling seriously and thank you in advance for your assistance with this.
| | Youth Volleyball Camp | | Mountain View High School will be hosting THE VIEW volleyball camp from July 9th- 12th. Please see attached flyer for details. | | 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. | |
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. | |
Summer_Academy_Brochure_II.pdf (1052.4 KB)
