M-W Middle School
"Kindness Matters"
A Message From Middle School Principal Christopher Berger
Hello Crusaders!
With just a couple months left in the school year, the weather is getting warmer and the MS is a busy place to be!
As you are aware, students in grades 3-8 will be administered the NYS Math assessment starting next week. MS students will take the math exam on Tuesday, May 7, and Wednesday, May 8. On these days, we will be operating under a two-hour delay schedule. The testing block will be from 8:15-10:00 and first period will begin at 10:15. Students will have as much time as they need to complete the assessment.
In addition, 8th grade students will take the NYS Science assessment on Tuesday, May 14. There will be no change to our bell schedule on this day. 8th grade students will be assigned a testing location for first period starting at 8:15.
There are many exciting events taking place in the upcoming weeks. Please consider stopping by the High School this weekend to attend the District Art Show and see the talented work samples from our middle school students! They are incredible artists!
Our spring concert series is underway and we look forward to the remaining concerts throughout the month of May and want to wish our students the best of luck! We also want to congratulate our National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) students and are excited to celebrate their induction at their upcoming ceremony on Thursday, May 9!
Last, but certainly not least, we are looking forward to our spring Rec Night for 6th graders on Friday, May 10.
As always, thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Best wishes,
Christopher Berger
MWMS Principal
2023-2024 Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM
(845) 460-6900
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, May 1-10 - NYS Grades 3-8 Math Tests
Wednesday, May 1 - Grades 7/8 Blue & Red Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Sinfonia Concert, 7:00pm
Thursday, May 2 - HS/MS Jazz Concert @ HS, 7:00pm
Friday, May 3 - School Meal Hero Day
Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 10 - Teacher Appreciation Week
Monday, May 6 - Grades 7/8 Green & Yellow Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Symphonic Band Concert, 7:00pm
Tuesday, May 7 - MS Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Chorus Concert, 7:00pm
Wednesday, May 8 - School Nurse Appreciation Day
Wednesday, May 8 - Board of Education Special Meeting - Public Budget Hearing, 6:00pm
Friday, May 10 - Grades 6 Spring Rec Activity, 3:00pm
Monday, May 13 - Grade 6 Green & Yellow Band, Orchestra, Chorus Concert, 7:00pm
Tuesday, May 14 - NYS Grades 5 & 8 Science Tests
Tuesday, May 14 - Grade 6 Blue & Red Band, Orchestra, Chorus Concert, 7:00pm
Thursday, May 16 - MS BLC, 3:30pm
Thursday, May 16 - MS PTA Meeting, 6:30pm
Friday, May 17 - 4th Quarter Mid-Point
Monday, May 20 - Friday, May 24 - School Transportation Appreciation Week
Tuesday, May 21 - Superintendent's Conference Day (School Closed)
Tuesday, May 21 - Annual School District Budget Vote
Tuesday, May 21 - Grade 5 Parent MS Orientation, 6:30pm
Wednesday, May 22 - Thursday, May 23 - NYSSMA Majors
Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day (School Closed)
STAFF Spotlight
Ms. Noreen Guerra
Ms. Guerra has been an AV Technician at MW for 22 years, but did you know she worked at the Nassau Community College radio station AND she was the morning show producer at WDRE before coming to MW?
Ms. Guerra has two daughters, and she coaches soccer, skiing, and softball. In her spare time, she likes being with her family, reading, and learning about nutrition and health. She also has a snuggly cat companion named Tony.
After her retirement this year, she will be moving south. She wants to open a coffee shop/bakery, but first she is looking forward to going to beach, fishing, painting, and learning all of the things she didn't have time to learn during her busy life.
We will miss her, but we wish her well!
NEWS AND NOTES
Junior Leadership ORange
Students in the JLO program attend in-depth, educational lessons taught by local business, community, and government leaders. The middle school had four 8th grade students partake in the JLO Program this year: Anushka Chandyok, Julia Olstein, Leonidas Gowrie and Daniella Orellan Luna. Congratulations to all for completing the program!
Library Corner
Poetry Month concludes in the Middle School Library with great success!
Creative activities inspired by literary classics such as William Shakespeare and modern day Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman provided opportunities for students to create original work including, but not limited to, sonnets, magnetic poems, paint-chip poetry, and so much more!
musical notes
Spring concert season is upon us! See below for the dates/times of the upcoming concerts that are being held:
Wednesday, May 1 - Grades 7/8 Blue & Red Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Sinfonia Concert, 7:00pm
Thursday, May 2 - HS/MS Jazz Concert @ HS, 7:00pm
Monday, May 6 - Grades 7/8 Green & Yellow Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Symphonic Band Concert, 7:00pm
Tuesday, May 7 - MS Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Chorus Concert, 7:00pm
Monday, May 13 - Grade 6 Green & Yellow Band, Orchestra, Chorus Concert, 7:00pm
Tuesday, May 14 - Grade 6 Blue & Red Band, Orchestra, Chorus Concert, 7:00pm
athletics
Spring sports are in full swing here at MWMS! Use the link below to see the schedule for cheering on our teams.
parent resources
Important Dates
Wednesday, May 1-10 - NYS Grades 3-8 Math Tests
Wednesday, May 1 - Grades 7/8 Blue & Red Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Sinfonia Concert, 7:00pm
Thursday, May 2 - HS/MS Jazz Concert @ HS, 7:00pm
Friday, May 3 - School Meal Hero Day
Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 10 - Teacher Appreciation Week
Monday, May 6 - Grades 7/8 Green & Yellow Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Symphonic Band Concert, 7:00pm
Tuesday, May 7 - MS Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Chorus Concert, 7:00pm
Wednesday, May 8 - School Nurse Appreciation Day
Wednesday, May 8 - Board of Education Special Meeting - Public Budget Hearing, 6:00pm
Friday, May 10 - Grades 6 Spring Rec Activity, 3:00pm
Monday, May 13 - Grade 6 Green & Yellow Band, Orchestra, Chorus Concert, 7:00pm
Tuesday, May 14 - NYS Grades 5 & 8 Science Tests
Tuesday, May 14 - Grade 6 Blue & Red Band, Orchestra, Chorus Concert, 7:00pm
Thursday, May 16 - MS BLC, 3:30pm
Thursday, May 16 - MS PTA Meeting, 6:30pm
Friday, May 17 - 4th Quarter Mid-Point
Monday, May 20 - Friday, May 24 - School Transportation Appreciation Week
Tuesday, May 21 - Superintendent's Conference Day (School Closed)
Tuesday, May 21 - Annual School District Budget Vote
Tuesday, May 21 - Grade 5 Parent MS Orientation, 6:30pm
Wednesday, May 22 - Thursday, May 23 - NYSSMA Majors
Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day (School Closed)