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Memorial Middle School update 6-28-19

We hope all MMS families are having a wonderful summer. If this is

your first email from us, welcome to MMS, it’s great to be a Jaguar!

Summer break is a time for rest and renewal and we are working to

make plans for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year. Our school’s main

office is open Monday- Friday from 7:30 am -3:00 pm. If you have a

specific need you may want to call first at 614-921-7600. Our Guidance

Office is currently closed for the summer and should be back open

beginning August 5th.

MMS back to school information is available on the MMS website at

https://www.hilliardschools.org/mms/

We look forward to seeing all of our incoming 7th graders at our Jaguar

Jump Start on August 14, 2019 from 1-4 pm. Our Jag Days Open House

will be that same day, August 14th, from 4-7 pm and is open to all 7/8th

students and their families.

Washington, DC trip information Trip specifics for next fall’s 8th grade Washington, DC trip can be found

on our Memorial DC Website:

http://memorialwashingtondc.weebly.com

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If you have questions or concerns please email our MMS trip

coordinator, Mrs. Sherise Thompson at sherise_thompson@hboe.org

Daily announcements

We post our daily announcements on the MMS website every school day.

You can read the written announcements and view the video

announcements by clicking the tab on the left side of the website at

http://www.hilliardschools.org/mms/

Student Drop off information

Students who are driven to school are dropped off in front of the main

office. Please follow the ONE WAY signs as you pull into the main MMS

parking lots. Parent traffic will then continue in a one way exit after

student drop off. For safety purposes please use only the curb lane

for drop off. The same pattern will be in effect for student pick up

at the end of the school day.

Bus drop off and pick up are on the East and North sides of the building.

The MMS PTO

Parents can register for the MMS PTO by clicking the online

volunteer form that can be found with all other MMS PTO

information under the Parent Information tab on the MMS

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website. The direct link to register for PTO activities can be

found at

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnrrMlYQ588W17q8t7lVzmQW7kvHEgeLgc

-MtUk1bBP3TDBg/viewform

The MMS PTO will be having an organizational meeting on August 5, 2019

at 7pm in the school’s media center. All parents are welcome.

**The MMS PTO does not have organized fundraisers throughout the

school year. The PTO relies on a one time donation from each MMS

family to fund PTO activities for the school year. You can submit your

donation though the Donate link on the MMS PTO page on the MMS

website.

The MMS PTO is a 501(c)3 charitable organization which means your

contributions are tax deductible.

Links that can help PTO

You can also support the MMS PTO by linking your Kroger and Giant Eagle

cards to the MMS PTO and also participating in the Amazon smiles

program.

Enroll in the Kroger Community Rewards Program

1. Go to www.kroger.com/communityrewards and create an account or sign-in.

2. Under Community Rewards enter our Non-Profit Organization (NPO) number # 81715

3. Shop and checkout with your Kroger Plus Card.

Enroll in the Amazon Smile Program

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1. Type and bookmark this link in your browser: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/57-1159129

2. A pop up window will ask if you would like to make the Memorial PTO your charity for donation.

3. Click Yes/Accept

Enroll in the Giant Eagle Rewards Program

1. Sign in to gianteagle.com or create an account. 2. Register your Giant Eagle Advantage Card® online. 3. Visit the My School Programs page and enter the code 5842.

You’re done! Be sure to encourage your family and friends to register, too.

Student Handbook reminder

ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CELLULAR PHONES

Personal cell phones and other electronic devices may be used in the

classroom for their technological advantages under the supervision and

guidance of the instructor as it pertains to the lesson being taught. Cell

phones should be turned off and kept secure in back packs when not being

used under the supervision of an instructor. The school district is not

responsible for the loss or damage of cell phones or personal electronic

devices if parents elect to have their child bring one to school.

Any phone or electronic device will be subject to confiscation if it creates a

disruption to the academic environment. A student using an electronic

device which creates a disruption or refusing to follow a reasonable request

from a staff member pertaining to the phone or device may be subject to

disciplinary action. Staff will be the final judge of the appropriateness of

their use. Using a cellular phone or an electronic device to

film/record/take pictures of any student or staff member is prohibited.

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Technology Protection Plan

Each MMS student will be issued a district IPad for use during the

school year as part of the Hilliard City Schools’ One2One technology

program.

Parents can find all information, including the 2019-2020 Technology

Protection Plan (TPP), on the school district’s One2One website at

https://www.hilliardschools.org/one2one/ .

Student Handbook

The Student Handbook for grades 6-8 can be found on the MMS website

under the Student Info tab at the top. Please contact the school if you

have any questions.

Resources for parents

The MMS website also contains several resources for parents under the

green Parents tab at the top of the home page.

Digital Awareness

It’s a good time to remind all parents about the importance of staying

diligent is monitoring what our kids are doing online. It continues to be

a top priority for us to help educate our 7th and 8th graders on the

proper use of the technology we have.

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The links below will take you to helpful resources; please take a look.

Please contact your child’s Guidance Counselor if you have questions or

need further assistance.

Hilliardschools.org/hcsdtechwell/

Hilliard City Schools Digital Wellness Information:

https://staysafeonline.org/get-involved/at-home/raising-digital-

citizens/

Parenting in the Digital Age Canvas Course:

https://hilliard.instructure.com/courses/3776

Guidance - Parent Connection:

http://www.hilliardschools.org/mms/guidance/parent-connection/

Athletics Updates

Please check the Athletics tab on the MMS website for updates on

summer and fall sports information.

You can follow the MMS Athletic Dept. on Twitter at @MMS_Athletes

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Please contact Mr. Van Dyne at nick_vandyne@hboe.org with questions.

All students must have an updated Physical exam form on file to

participate.

You can pay all extra-curricular fees at MyPaymentsPlus

MMS Concession information

Operation of the concession stands at Jaguar events, these are events on

both MMS and HBHS facilities, relies on many volunteers, profits from the

sales provides additional funding for both Athletic and Music programs at

both schools.

With the opening and relocation of MMS, we have become one campus, so

think of it as your opportunity to help out now starts a couple years earlier,

in seventh grade! Below is the link to sign up to volunteer for concessions.

With each shift worked, $10 is credited to either Athletics or Music, this

money provides many additional opportunities that would not be possible

without the vibrant concessions operations. Plus it is a great way to meet

parents of both programs. Please stop by a concession stand during an

event and ask some questions, meet the volunteers, and see what it is all

about!

http://www.hhsconcessions.org/

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Performing Arts

You can follow our musical groups on social media.

Our band is on Twitter at @mmsbnd

Our choir is on Twitter at @Jagchoirs and on Instagram at

@JaguarChoirs

Our orchestra is on Twitter at @memorial_orch

Twitter

MMS posts on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter @memorial_ms.

Remind (101)

MMS is using the Remind service to send text message updates to

parents and students. This is a one-way texting service and will only be

used to provide school information. To register text @memorialms to

81010.

MMS is on Instagram

MMS posting school pictures and information on Instagram. You can

follow us @memorial.ms

Reminders:

Our school hours are 7:55am -2:40 pm. Students are permitted in the

building at 7:45 am each day. Our main office phone number is 614-

921-7600. Please check the MMS website for all school information:

http://www.hilliardschools.org/mms/

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Breakfast at MMS

Breakfast is available at MMS before school every day. Breakfast is

served from the cafeteria serving lines and works using the same

payment system as lunch. Items are available on a “grab and go” basis

and can be taken to 1st period class, as long as students make it to 1st

period by 7:55 am. Students can come and pick up breakfast as soon as

they get off the bus and/or are permitted into the building at 7:45 am

Bus Notes

If your child would like to ride a bus home other than their regularly

assigned bus, the student must bring a note, signed by a parent, to the

office first thing in the morning. Those notes need to be approved and

signed by an administrator. Bus drivers will not allow students to board

a different bus without an approved note.

Signing off on Handbook and Emergency forms

A parent or guardian must update each student’s Emergency Information

and complete the sign off/approval process for each child’s online Student

Handbook each school year. You can access both the Emergency

Information and the Student Handbook sign-off online using your Home

Access account. Please log on and take care of this ASAP. Thanks.

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Upcoming MMS Dates

August 14 Jaguar Jump Start 1-4 pm

Jag Days Open House 4-7 pm

August 21 First Day of School

Updates from the Hilliard City School District

Update Contact Information

Please take a few minutes to be sure we have your updated contact

information in HomeAccess. It is especially important we have a correct

PRIMARY phone number listed. This is the number we use in

emergency notification messages. We also need correct email addresses

as those change.

You can also sign off on handbooks, athletic forms and buy the

Technology Protection Plan. Why not do this all now, and not have to

worry about it come August!

Here are some links to help:

View the Technology Protection Plan

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How to update Registration Information/Contacts and more in

HomeAccess

First Time Riders Open House

Students and parents are invited to join the Hilliard City Schools

Transportation Services Team for a First Time Riders Open House.

This fun-filled event will allow students who are new to riding a school

bus to:

· explore a school bus up close

· learn about bus safety

· take a ride

· meet “Buster the Bus”

Stop by anytime from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, August 10 at Weaver

Middle School.

Mental Health Summer Help

We know that mental health concerns and issues don’t just end as we

close our doors for the summer. We want to give our community some

resources for when a friend, child or neighbor needs help. We have

shared on our web page some information that Hope Squad has shared

with us.

Columbus Library’s Free Summer Reading Challenge

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Every child needs to read during the summer so they don’t lose

important skills for school. Sign your child up for Columbus

Metropolitan Library’s Summer Reading Challenge online or at any

Columbus Metropolitan Library location starting Saturday, June 1. Learn

more at columbuslibrary.org/summerreading.

Cota Summer Specials for Students

COTA would love to share two amazing summer mobility opportunities

with your students and families – Zoo Bus and Summer Youth Pass.

Zoo Bus is offered weekdays May 28th – August 30th, weekends and

holidays May 11 – September 2 at just $2 each way. Riding Zoo Bus also

enables discounts on Zoo and Zoombezi Bay admission.

The Summer Youth Pass is a great program that provides youth ages 17

and younger with the ability to explore Columbus all summer for just

$62! Students can get to the pool, an internship, soccer practice, the zoo

and all their favorite summertime destination from June 1s through

August 31st.

Fourth of July Parade Changes

The City of Hilliard has asked us to share some changes to the fourth of

July parade this year. The first important change is the start time. This

year it will begin at 9am. Another big change is mandatory

registration. You will not be allowed to participate if you don’t sign up

before the event. You can find all the information on their web page.

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Go Jags!