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Memorial Middle School newsletters
are published monthly for the
2016-2017 year, except in July.
Memorial Middle School
1401 S. Sertoma Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
M E M O R I A L M I D D L E S C H O O L
N E W S & N O T E S
O C T O B E R 2 0 1 6
V O L U M E 2 1
I S S U E 2
YMCA will continue to offer an exciting and affordable afterschool program at your child’s
middle school this upcoming school year. It is now referred to as Y-Club. Any child enrolled in Y-Club
also qualifies for a FREE YMCA Family Membership during the duration they are enrolled at both the Downtown YMCA location and the Youth Performance Center. Y-Club provides quality, safe and fun afterschool care until 6pm, healthy snacks, field trips, homework help, STEM projects, sports,
arts, music, special guests and more. http://www.siouxfallsymca.org/school-programs
MMS BLOGSPOT
www.sf1401.blogspot.com
Check Out Team Websites!!
Need to Knows:
*MMS Events Calendar
*Infinite Campus/ Parent View
*My School Bucks
(Lunch Accounts)
*Mustang Athletics Tab
*Counselor Information
Getting organized is the first step toward a
successful year
The amount of work expected in middle school can be
daunting to a child. Here are some ways to help your
child get organized:
A planner or calendar to track assignments,
activities, project due dates and test dates.
Different colored binders or folders (one for each
subject) to store papers and materials.
A well-supplied desk or storage box. Middle
schoolers waste time trying to find needed supplies.
Avoid this by keeping supplies in one place. Have
your child tell you when he needs more of something.
A timer. Have your child determine how much
time he plans to study before he takes a break. Then
have him set the timer and work until it rings. Try
this for phone and computer time, too.
Source: “From slacker to scholar: Helping to motivate your middle schooler,” Parent
Spot, Mohonasen Central School District,
www.mohonasen.org/03parents/MSParent/slacker2scholar.htm.
(Reprinted with permission from the September 2004 issue of Parents Still make the
difference!® (Middle School Edition) newsletter. Copyright © 2004 The Parent Insti-
tute®, a division of NIS, Inc.)s
Healthy Habits
Make breakfast a family priority
Most children need breakfast to do their
best in school. Yet breakfast remains the
meal that middle schoolers are most
likely to skip. To make sure your child
eats breakfast:
Prepare the night before. Breakfast
can be a premade sandwich your child
can grab as he goes out the door.
Put it in a glass. Blend fruit and yogurt with some milk and juice.
Make it interesting. Keep your child’s
favorite healthy breakfast items on hand.
Source: Andrea Marks and Betty Rothbart, Healthy Teens, Body
and Soul, ISBN: 0-7432-2561-9 (Fireside, 1-800-223-2336,
www.simonsays.com).
(Reprinted with permission from the October 2004 issue of Parents
Still make the difference!® (Middle School Edition) newsletter.
Copyright © 2004 The Parent Institute®, a division of NIS, Inc.)
8:15
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — September
6th Grade
Mavericks Rising Stars Rangers
Izzy Adkison Ashlyn Kelliher Lainey Vandewater
Trevor Fredenburg Michael Grismer Andrew Nguyen
6th Grade 7th Grade
Explorers Sevenators Trailblazers
Taylor Carpenter Abby Ward Trinity Tague
Jonathan Rear Tyler Mehrer Toby Knutson
7th Grade 8th Grade
Blue Dynamos Pathfinders Rockin 8s
Ashlyn Hostetler Andi Carpenter Naomi Ogouleye
Noah Walberg Brady Johnson Jack Schieuer
8th Grade
Crazy 8s Gator 8s Super 8s
Ruth VanBemmel Paige Murray Haley Nordstrom
Dylan Stengel Sam Whempner Taj Anderson
STUDENTS LEAVING EARLY:
If you know that your child will be leaving early for an
appointment or going out of town etc. we ask that you call ahead
of time and preferably before the day starts so we can get them a
pass at the beginning of the day. This way it cuts down on the
amount of disruptions we have in the classroom during the day!
We will get your student a pass and they will meet you in the
office at the time requested. We do ask that you
come in and sign your student out!
Memorial Office Hours: 7:30am—4:30pm
ATTENDANCE LINE
When calling in absences for the day
or in advance we ask that you use our
attendance line. It is available 24/7
and it is very quick and convenient.
We ask that you leave your students
name, grade and reason for absence.
We thank you for your help in keeping
the office lines open!
Attendance Line: 362-2792
Fax: 362-2790
Memorial Athletic Website!!
www.sf1401.blogspot.com
*Sign-ups for football, cross country & volleyball are now taking place!
This is just for 7th & 8th graders interested in participating in Memorial athletics.
Go to the MMS Blogspot (address listed above) & click on the athletics tab!
Practice and game schedules are listed there as well!!
Practices start on Thursday, September 8th. You MUST fill out an athletic participant
packet prior to practicing. They can be filled out as part of the on-line school registration
process or you can pick up packets in the school office or print off on-line.
Yearbooks will be available for sale!!
Yearbooks are handed out on the last day of school to those that have purchased one. The students have a chance to have classmates and teachers sign their
yearbook on that last day of school!
If you would like to purchase one please bring $15.00 cash or check made out to MMS to the school office!
MMS PTA is looking for a secretary for the 2016-17 school year!
If you are interested please contact:
Sarah Schnell (PTA president).
Health 101: Important!
Keep Your Children Healthy
NOTICE: The State Department of Health is no longer providing free flu vaccine to schools, which means the Sioux Falls School District will not be holding flu shot clinics in the middle and high schools this year. Families should contact their health care provider for the flu vaccine.
Seasonal colds, flu and other respiratory illnesses are unwelcome interruptions to our lives. Encour-age your child to practice the following prevention tips:
Avoid close contact with those who are sick. Don’t share food/drinks.
Cover coughs and sneezes. Help keep germs from circulating-cover your nose with a tissue when sneezing and dispose tissues properly. When coughing, cover your mouth with your arm, not your hand.
Wash your hands periodically with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use hand sanitizer when you’re not near a sink.
Avoid touching your face. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose or mouth.
Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, drink plenty of fluids, manage stress and eat nutri-tious foods.
Get a flu vaccine, it’s not too late!
Looking to Declutter? This year, Memorial Library is launching Memorial Makers! What is a makerspace? A makerspace is a place where students can gather to create, invent, tinker, explore and discover using a variety of tools and materials. We are looking for donations of the following items: Legos K’nex Sewing Machine Yarn Crochet Hooks Knitting Needles Embroidery Floss If you have any of these items to donate, please drop them off in the office at Memorial or email at [email protected] for pickup! Thank you for helping to get Memorial Makers off the ground!!
It’s important to us that your child is supervised at all times. We have supervision from 8:00 until 4:00, and request that students who are here after 4:00 be
involved in an event that provides supervision.
(e.g. the Y-Club, athletics, or homework help.) Please help us by arranging rides for your chil-dren right after school, and reminding them that they need to be checked into a supervised event or else on their way home by 4:00.
Memorial Athletic Website!! www.sf1401.blogspot.com
***want to know schedules, practice times, coach contact info etc
CHECK OUT THE BLOGSPOT!!!!
SIOUX FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 49-5
P.O. Box 5051
Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5051
Memorial Middle School
1401 S. Sertoma Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57106-5800
Memorial Middle School newsletters are
published monthly except for July.
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Memorial Middle School
1401 S. Sertoma Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Office Phone 362-2785
(7:30 am—4:30 pm)
After Hours Phone 362-2792
(24 hrs., 7 days a week)
Press 1 for attendance
Press 2 to leave a message
Cafeteria 362-2799
Counseling Office 362-2789
After School 940-8084
Program
Relay Services for Hearing Impaired:
Dial 711, then desired number
SIOUX FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT VISION STATEMENT It is the vision of the Sioux Falls School District to provide opportunities and challenges for each student to succeed as a lifelong learner in a changing world. The district values a highly trained and committed workforce, continually evaluating and improving their own and student performance. The District recognizes its role as a key contributor to the social, civic and economic foundation of this community.To achieve this vision, we must ignite the hearts and minds of our
students, staff, families, the business community and citizens.
An online version of the school district community newsletter can be found online at sf.k12.sd.us and then
by clicking
COMMUNITY
( http://www.sf.k12.sd.us/community.php )
You can also request that the newsletter be sent to
them by sending their e-mail address to:
Please update the school office if you change email addresses. Address your changes to:
October Menu:
3 Beef Patty on Bun, French Fries
4 Chili Dog on Bun
5 Popcorn Chicken
6 Meat Ball Sub, Scalloped Potatoes
7 Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Tomato Soup
10 Corn Dog
11 Chicken Patty on Bun
12 Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
13 Fish Wedge on Bun, Baked Seasoned Fries
14 BBQ Beef on Bun, French Fries
17 Chicken Stir Fry on Rice, Egg Roll
18 Pizza Burger, French Fries
19 Philly Steak on Bun, Tri Tater
20 Hot Ham & Cheese on Bun
21 NO SCHOOL
24 NO SCHOOL– In-Service
25 Pulled Pork on Bun
26 Hot & Spicy Chicken Tenders, Tri Tater
27 Chili, Fritos
28 Beef Patty on Bun, French Fries
31 French Toast, Scrambled Eggs
EVERY DAY OFFERINGS
Entree’ items:
Chef salads
Sandwiches
Italian bar
Mexican bar
Baked potatoes
Parents, please check your child’s lunch
balance under Parent View. You can deposit
money online if you wish or send check or
cash to school with your child.
PRICES
Student full pay $2.80
Reduced 40 cents
Adult price $3.40
REMINDER:
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR
BEVERAGE IS ALLOWED IN
THE CAFETERIA!
