Issue 6

February 2017

Massabesic Middle School Newsletter

Preparing respectful, responsible, creative thinkers for success in the Global Community.

February MMS Updates 100th Day of School: The 100th Day of School celebration at Massabesic Middle School is rapidly approaching. For those of you new to our school, in the weeks prior to the celebration, each team will be collecting a food item for donation to the York County Shelter program. Food collection will take place from from February 1st - 17th. Each team has chosen an item to collect (see right). The collection culminates with a celebratory event on February 17th. Students will form a human food chain that begins in the academic hallways and ends at the gymnasium. We will have a speaker from the shelter join the celebration and to share with students the impact of their donations. The event is a powerful one and reinforces the ideals that MMS holds dear: taking care of one another and supporting our community. Stay tuned for more information. Carle's Corner Ice Rink: We are pleased that several of our students are utilizing the Carle's Corner Ice Rink after school. Please be aware that we do require written permission from parents if children are walking to the rink. Students who do not have written permission will be asked to board their assigned bus.

100th Day of School Food Collection Assignments Kennebec - Pasta Sauce Carrabasset - Mac & Cheese Sabattus - Canned soup Allagash - Beans Aroostook - Pasta Androscoggin - Canned vegetables Penobscot - Powdered milk/pancake mix Pemaquid - Canned fruit Presumpscot - Canned meat/tuna Staff/Central Office - Peanut butter Note: We are also collecting socks (any size) for the shelter this year.

Mrs. Scully to Shapleigh: Mrs. Scully will be working primarily out of Shapleigh Memorial for six weeks starting mid-February. She will be assuming Mrs. Penney's duties while Mrs. Penney is out on maternity leave. Though she will maintain a presence at MMS one day a week, any concerns that require immediate attention should be directed to Mr. Fisher and Mrs. Grantham. An Update from the MMS Athletics Liaison, Chris Gillespie: The Massabesic Middle School basketball season is quickly coming to a close. Our girls' 7th and 8th grade teams both had fantastic seasons and will close with winning records. The 7th grade girls finished with a 10 1 record under Coach Townsend. They excelled with a blend of experience and new talent. The 8th grade girls, led by Coach Leavitt, have a single game remaining and currently sit at 6 - 3. A solid group of girls will be competitive at the high school level. On the other end of the court, the 7th grade boy’s team put in a great effort every game. Although they didn’t always come out on top on the scoreboard, they were always in the fight until the end. They finished 2-10 and will undoubtedly grow stronger next season. At 91, with one game to go, the 8th grade boys have proven that teamwork and attention to detail earn results. Coach Hammond’s group set the bar high for both offensive and defensive tenacity. The future looks bright for all of these boys at the high school level. In addition, the MMS Cheering squad continues to choreograph, practice, and train for cheering tournaments around southern Maine. They have cheered on our basketball teams at home to create a lively atmosphere and motivate our athletes. Registration for the second winter sports season is currently underway for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Beginning on February 6th practices for both swimming and wrestling will begin. All athletes must register online (RevTrak) via the district’s webpage. All athletes are reminded to have a current physical on file with the school nurse. Also, the after-school intramurals program will resume on the 6th of February. This is open to all 6, 7, & 8th girls and boys. Sign up in the office if interested. FMI Contact Chris Gillespie ([email protected]).

Upcoming Events 2/8: Early Release Day 2/13 - 2/17: Kindness Week 2/20 - 2/24: Presidents' Day/Break 3/8: Early Release Day 3/10: End of Trimester 2 (tentative, could be moved based on snow days) 3/17: Invention Convention 3/21: 6:00 p.m. Family Writing Night 4/5: Early Release Day 4/14: Staff In-service Day. No school for students.

MMS January Students of the Month The Student of the Month award is given to those individuals who stood out in a positive way during the previous month. Individual teachers and/or teams select students. They are recognized during our announcements and receive a printed award signed by administration. Congratulations to the following January Students of the Month: Jack Trask, Bella Caruolo, Teagan Spurlin, Zack Weko, Ricky Gagne, Peyton Smith, Gavin Bacon, Tyler Hughes, Rachael Hutchins, Megan Becker, Megan Melanson, Hailey Kaminedes, Kaitlyn Washington, Aman Zunser, Nicholas Hughes, Violet MaharLittell, Jessica Nordengren, Jacob Cole, Rowan Boulard, Preston Steeves, Maggie Harris, Aaron Kiss, Talyn Saucier, Tanis Hartery

For more information on the importance of school attendance, please see attendanceworks.org.

A Note from MMS School Nurse, Jenn Dorr Tdap Update: On December 21, 2016, the State of Maine changed the law regarding the immunization requirements for school children. All students entering grade 7 for the start of the 2017-2018 school year will now be required to have proof of the Tdap booster on record in order to be considered compliant with immunizations for student enrollment. Current 7th grade students will not be required to have Tdap completed for school attendance, but the booster is recommended. Often times this vaccine is included as part of a child’s 1112 year well child check. Tooth Protectors, Inc.(TPI), our dental clinic providers, will be returning to MMS on March 10th, 13th, and 14th. They will follow up with students enrolled in the Fall. If your child was not seen in the Fall and you would like them to be scheduled for a visit, please return a completed TPI permission form to Jen Dorr, RN. A copy can be downloaded from the MMS school website. It is located under the ‘forms’ section of the Health Services tab. A copy can also be provided upon request.

MMS Students Shine Congratulations to… Sophia Tanguay (1st), Carly Turgeon (2nd), and Nora Thurston (3rd) for earning the top 3 spots in the Grade 6 DAR Essay Contest this year! The prompt this year was to write a journal about a visit to a National Park System. Sophia will be honored at a reception at the Atria in Kennebunk in February. Sophia's essay will advance to the state contest. Sophia Tanguay, who was in the Maine State Ballet's Nutcracker performance in December. The winners of the AMVETS Americanism Essay Contest 2017 award winners. John Lessard earned 1st place; Ryan Topham earned 2nd place; and Rachel Bonia earned 3rd place. These students will be honored at the February Auxiliary Meeting. Libby Shea (2nd place) and Rachel Bonia (3rd place) who placed in the local VFW Patriots Pen Essay Contest. The subject of the essay was "This America I Believe In." Haden Buzzell, grade 7, who won first place in the MMS Geography Bee, and Eric Dunnington, who was runner up. The MMS Chorus and Band students for a successful concert on January 26th. Special thanks to Rebecca Ambrose for her work with our students! Students in Mrs. McGraw's classroom for hosting a successful oatmeal bar for staff on January 26th. Jeremiah Van Tassell and Wyatt Johnson who successfully built a 3d printer with the help of Mr. Parent and Chris Taylor from Viking USA. The printer, purchased with grant money, will be officially tested on February 2nd and will be used to print off parts for a drone these students, and others, are building under the guidance of Mr. Parent and Mr. Taylor. The students are participating in a highly sophisticated level of engineering and making gains every day. Stay tuned for more information!

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