M-W Middle School
"Kindness Matters"
A Message From Middle School Principal Christopher Berger
Happy October, Crusader families!
Thank you to those that recently attended our Open House evenings. If you were unable to attend and have any questions regarding your child’s program or course curriculum, please contact your child’s teacher or guidance counselor.
Today, October 6, is the mid-point for the first quarter, which means a first quarter progress report will be available in Parent Portal in the upcoming weeks. The first quarter ends on Thursday, November 9, 2023.
We have a couple of spots remaining for families that would like to take advantage of our Strengthening Families program that is being offered at the Middle School through the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County. There are six weeks remaining in the program, but you must sign up before Wednesday, October 11, to participate. More information including how to sign up for the program can be found in this flyer: Strengthening Families Flyer .
We’re looking forward to some themed events this month! There will be more information to follow regarding Red Ribbon Week that will take place during the week of October 23, and our Halloween themed Rec Night on October 27!
As always, thank you for your continued support and partnership. We appreciate the integral role you play in your child’s education.
Best wishes,
Christopher Berger
MWMS Principal
2023-2024 Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM
(845) 460-6900
Check out the Daily Bulletin on PowerSchool and the Daily Announcements.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, October 4th - MWMS PTA Meeting (virtual)
Thursday, October 5th - Grade 7/8 Open House
Friday, October 6th - Orange County Early Dismissal Drill
Monday, October 9th - Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day
Thursday, October 19th - MS BLC Meeting
Friday, October 27th - MS Rec Activity
Tuesday, October 31th - Early Dismissal (Professional Development)
Red Ribbon Week-October, 23rd-31st
Students are getting ready for Red Ribbon Week® 2023 – this year’s theme is:
Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free.
At school, students will engage in activities that promote a drug free and healthy lifestyle. Please partner with us and discuss this message at home, at the dinner table, at family outings, and with friends and extended family.
What Is Red Ribbon Week?
It is an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs. Show your personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle through the symbol of the Red Ribbon, October 23 - 31st. The mission of the Red Ribbon Campaign® is to present a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a drug-free America.
Did You Know?
Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t; yet, only a quarter of teens report having these conversations. Red Ribbon Week® (October 23-31), the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation, is your opportunity to get the ongoing conversation started. Visit www.redribbon.org to learn more about Red Ribbon Week® and get tips for talking to your kids about drugs. The life you save may be that of your own child or a dear friend.
New Teacher Spotlight
Introducing ....Mr. Marc Gagliardi
Mr. Gagliardi has joined our Middle School family this year and is working with our 8th graders as part of our Technology Team. He is entering his second year of teaching, but his first with us! He also previously coached Varsity Lacrosse. His favorite sport is football, of which is a devout Detroit Lions fan. He is very excited to be here with wonderful faculty and staff!
clubs and activities
NEWS AND NOTES
Library Corner
The middle school library’s book club is well underway with participants reading The Attack of the Black Rectangles by A.S. King. Students are enjoying getting to know the main character, 12 year-old Mac and his friends' experience in navigating life and school in a “perfect” town where things are not so perfect after-all. Mac has already introduced to the students the theme of what it means to have grace when facing difficult people and situations. This is the first of four books the club will read.
Art Department
8th grade art students have been studying color and value. They had to create a composition containing objects from nature to include in their "faux stained glass window drawing." They studied color families and learned how to blend and layer oil pastels.
musical notes
Check out Mrs. Diaz's 4th Period Music class playing with percussion instruments here!
crusader council
The Student Council held our first meeting on September 26th. If you were unable to attend there is still time to join!! Our Google Classroom code is Ly3ksjk. We are currently planning our annual Sidewalk Chalk Event, to be held on October 24th, with a rain date of October 26th. Join us in the beautiful autumn sunshine and create beautiful fall and Halloween themed pictures with chalk. Please listen for announcements to sign up for this fun event! All middle school students are invited to participate.
athletics
Fall sports are in full swing here at MWMS! Use the link below to see the schedule for cheering on our teams.
news from the nurse
Immunizations and physicals are due!
7th Graders - Meningitis vaccine (MCV4), Physicals
11 years old - Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)
Please submit at your earliest convenience.
Thank you!
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