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MPN ~ Return to Bulletin Menu Please note the deadline for submissions to the next MPN is Friday, September 7, 2007
MMS Calendar of Events (dates subject to change) SEPTEMBER 6 Aqua Team Meeting, period 2, Auditorium 7 Orange Team Meeting, period 1, Library 7 School Photos 10 Maroon Team Meeting, period 2, Auditorium 11 Tan Team Meeting, period 1, Library 11 Navy Team Meeting, period 4, Library 12 Bronze Team Meeting, period 3, Library 12 Silver Team Meeting, period 5, Library 13 NO SCHOOL/ROSH HASHANAH 14 Blue Team Meeting, period 1, Auditorium 14 Purple Team Meeting, period 6, Auditorium 17 Gold Team Meeting, period 3, Library 18 Red Team Meeting, period 2, Library 19 MPA Meeting – 9:15 a.m. in MMS auditorium 20 Magazine Drive Begins Turn in dates are 9/25, 9/28, 10/2 and 10/5 (These dates are subject to change) 21 Green TeamMeeting,period 3, Library 218th Grade TOPS Beach Party (see below) 25 OPEN HOUSE – 6th Grade – 7:00 p.m. (parents only) 26 OPEN HOUSE – 7th Grade – 7:00 p.m. (parents only) 27 OPEN HOUSE – 8th Grade – 7:00 p.m. (parents only) OCTOBER 3 8th Grade Family Studies – Period 1 (Ginger Katz) - all 8th grade students 3 Ginger Katz – 7:00 PM for 8th Grade Parents 5 Mid Progress Reports 8 NO SCHOOL/COLUMBUS DAY 10 6th Grade Coffee (TBA) 9:30 a.m. 11 Boston Trip Parent’s Orientation – 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. 12 7th Grade TOPS Fall Fun Dance (see below) 17 MPA Meeting – 9:15 a.m. 17-19 8th Grade Boston Trip 26 6th Grade TOPS Bowling Party (see below)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To all the Middlesex parents:
A few important items -
1. Thank you for a wonderful opening of school. The students seem eager to start the year off right.
2. The parking lot has been repainted. Please follow the arrows for the drop off lanes and please do not cut through the parking lot to drop off your child. It is for parking purposes only in the morning. The crosswalk has been extended for the students' and teachers' safety. Please note that all people entering the school must now cross at the designated crosswalk area.
3. The BOSTON TRIP packets will be coming home very soon for all 8th graders. The cost will be $550 and it is a fast turn-around timeline we must have. Please know that if finances are a concern, please call your child's guidance counselor. Special payment arrangements can be made, just let us know what you need.
4. Last but very important - It is with very mixed emotions that I share this news with you. Dana Pierce (Assistant Principal) has been named the new principal at Booth Hill Elementary School in Trumbull. I am absolutely thrilled for him, but sad to be losing him. I know he will be successful and I hope you all join me in wishing him well. He is scheduled to have his last day with us on Friday Sept 14th, but the specific details of his departure and the transition of a new administrator to Middlesex are being worked out at this time. I will keep you all posted.
Thanks again for all your support as we head off to a great year. Debi Boccanfuso
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MMS Magazine Drive:
The Magazine Drive, the largest fundraiser for Middlesex, will begin September 20th and end October 5th . During that time, you will be able to go online (www.qsp.com) and order magazines, music, and books. Remember to include the following in your order: the school code, 425002240; student's name; student's homeroom number; and student's homeroom teacher. Forty percent of the sales will go directly to Middlesex.
This is your first opportunity to volunteer for Middlesex! 6th grade Lynn Koorbusch lynnk@optonline.net Thanks in advance!
MMS NEWS:
Again this year Middlesex is collecting and recycling used printer cartridges. We accept both the small ink-jet cartridges and the large laser cartridges but not photocopier toner bottles. When your printer cartridge is replaced at home or work you can bring the old one to Middlesex and place it in the green box at the message center. Our primary motivation is to lessen the impact on our natural resources and landfills. Middlesex also receives money for each returned cartridge. Each year we raise about $1,000 for our "Student Activities Fund" from the cartridges we recycle. For further information contact Frank Keen at fkeen@darienps.org .
6TH GRADE PARENT CHAPERONES NEEDED! The first 6th grade TOPS event is Friday, October, 26th at the Rip Van Winkle Lanes in Norwalk. Parent chaperones are needed from 3:15pm to 5:15pm. It is also important that you DO NOT bring a car load of kids with you, or any younger siblings. This event will only happen if we get enough chaperones! Please e-mail Jen Fitzpatrick (ctfitzs@aol.com) or Janne Allam (janne13@optonline.net) if you can help. THANKS!
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MIDDLESEX MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS Please consider adding your name to the Volunteer Directory. You will receive e-mails throughout the school year about helping at school events and on school projects. This is not a year-long commitment to all activities. You will be able to volunteer at your convenience and any amount of time will be helpful. Please email Lynn Rae, Volunteer Coordinator, at BLRae@optonline.net and include your name, phone number, and child's grade. Thank you!
DON'T DELAY - SIGN UP FOR E-WEATHER NOTIFICATION TODAY! Go to www.ctweather.com to register for this FREE service. You will NOT receive notification directly from MMS.
NEW DROP OFF PROCEDURES AT MMS: The new morning drop off procedures were on a YELLOW page in your Back to school mailing. It is imperative that you read these procedures, and follow them to ensure the safety of our students (your children) and our staff.
TOPS 2007-2008 The Youth Commission is pleased to announce that plans for the 2007-08 TOPS (Teen Options) school year are all set! TOPS registration forms are included in the back-to-school packet sent home by Middlesex Middle School. For your convenience, on-line registration is available this year as well. To find out more information about this option, visit www.darienct.gov/parkrec/yc. As a reminder, no students are able to attend TOPS events without being registered TOPS members. Registration is free, however there is a nominal fee for each event to cover the costs of these activities. (Students may choose to pay up front for all events by registering as Advance Paid members or may opt to register as Pay-per-event members.) Please note: the first TOPS dates are as follows: 8th Grade Beach Party -- Friday, September 21 -- 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. – Weed Beach -- $10; 7th Grade Fall Fun Dance -- Friday, October 12 -- 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. – Town Hall Gym -- $10; 6th Grade Bowling -- Friday, October 26 -- 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. -- Rip Van Winkle Lanes -- $10.
COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS:
The Darien Parks & Recreation Department and the Darien Youth Commission are pleased to announce plans for another movie at the beach! Taking place at Weed Beach on Friday, September 7, the feature presentation will be "RV". Show-time is dusk (approximately 7:30 p.m.). Uncle's By the Shore will be open selling popcorn, soda and other yummy refreshments. So grab a blanket and beach chair, and come down to Weed Beach for a great night of FREE family entertainment.
In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be shown in the Darien Town Hall Auditorium @ 7:30 p.m. For updates, www.darienct.gov/parkrec . Kid 2 Kid Needs PARENT VOLUNTEERS!
Darien Revitalization and Parks and Rec. present "The Steve Clarke Band" on Friday September 7th ~ 7PM to 9PM at Tilley Park. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ******************************************************************* |