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Weekly Update 4/24/26
As the warm spring weather approaches, please be sure that students are meeting our dress code. We want to ensure that students are safe and readyd to learn, while also preparing them for college and careers. Appropriate attire, including footwear, is a important aspect of this journey.
MS Book Fair
The middle school BOGO Scholastic Book Fair will run from Monday, April 27th, to Friday, May 1st. This fair is Buy One Get One Free for everything in the fair. Here are a few notes to keep in mind/
ELA teachers will be bringing their classes down throughout the week.
Students may visit during study hall if they intend to make a purchase. Please ensure they have a form of payment (cash, credit card, or eWallet) before coming down.
Reusable Bags: Scholastic no longer provides bags. Please remind your students to bring a reusable bag for their purchases.
Students and parents can sign up for an eWallet at my fair homepage:
7th Grade Field Trip
Below is the link for the 7th grade field trip information and permission slip. Paper waivers were handed out during lunch. Completed waivers and the $15 for the trip will be collected starting Monday, March 30th.
7th Grade - 5 Wits Field Trip Form
NYS Assessments
We will begin the administration of the NYS 3-8 assessments this week. The assessments are taken on students' chromebooks. Please help ensure that your child's Chromebook is fully charged the night prior to each assessment.
8th grade science assessment is May 5th.
Math assessments will take place on May 11th and 12th.
Safety Drills
We still have one lockdown drill and two fire drill to complete. Weather permitting, we will attempt to conduct the fire drills this week. A message will go out via Parent Square regarding more specific information for our lockdown drill in the coming weeks.
Yearbook - Order yours today!
Yearbooks are $25 and must be ordered by Tuesday, May 12th.
Order your yearbook using this link, https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/MaryvaleMS26
If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Shaver at 716-631-7413.
We have many clubs and intramurals starting to meet already. Please see the list of the clubs, meeting times and locations below.
21st Century Program/YWCA
We are pleased to announce Maryvale Intermediate and Middle Schools are partnering with YWCA Western New York to provide an extended learning program through the US Department of Education 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) grant.
The program is provided free of charge to all families. The program will operate Monday through Thursday, from 2:15pm to 5:45pm for Middle School students. More information and the registration link can be found below or by clicking here.
Parent/Student Portal
The links for Parent and Student portal have been updated. Please replace any bookmarked links with the new ones. If you need more information or assistance with your account, please visit our website.
Parent Portal Link Student Portal Link
Questions regarding athletics can be directed to our athletic director, Mr. Klimtzak (klimtzak@maryvaleufsd.org) or call (716) 631-7418.
Go Sabres!