MMSOA Parent Newsletter

01/08-All-State Chorus Rehearsal, 3-4pm

01/09-All-County Chorus Rehearsal, 3-4pm

01/09-Hype Team Practice, 3-4pm

01/10-Hype Team Practice, 8am

01/11-8th Grade Parent Night, 6-7pm

01/11-Report Cards Go Home

01/11-Beta Club Meeting, 7:30am in room 207

01/12-Quarter 2 Renaissance Rally

01/12-Dungeon's & Dragons Club, 3-5:30pm in room 205

01/15-MLK Jr. Day, No School

01/16-All-County Chorus Rehearsal, 3-4pm

01/16-Hype Team Practice, 3-4pm

01/17-All-State Chorus Rehearsal, 3-4pm

01/18-Hype Team Practice, 8am

01/19-Star Wars Club, 3-5:30 in room 205

01/19-01/20-All-State Chorus

01/22-Library Club, 3pm

01/23-All County Chorus Rehearsal, 3-4pm

01/23-Hype Team Practice, 3-4pm

01/25-02/01-Winter Book Fair

01/26-Disney Spirit Day

01/26-Dungeon's & Dragons Club, 3-5:30pm in room 205

If your student will be receiving an award during the First Semester Awards Ceremony, you will be notified by your student's teacher with further information.

• All parents please see Understanding Your Child’s Diagnostic Results.
• If your child received a red/yellow rush flag on the diagnostic, please note rush flags indicate that the student spent less than 15 seconds per question on the assessment. As a result, your student’s score is likely to be lower than his/her true ability. i-Ready tests are untimed. Prior to testing, students are encouraged to take their time and do their best. Data from the Reading and Math assessments are used when making instructional decisions. By making you aware of your child’s decision, we hope you will have a better understanding of the factors that have impacted the results. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your child’s current ELA or math teacher.

• Dear Parents & Guardians,
  

  Happy New Year! I hope this message finds you well.

  As we embark on a new semester at Marrington Middle School of the Arts, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your ongoing dedication to ensuring your children arrive at school on time. The number of students tardy to school has been cut in half from this time last school year. Your commitment to punctuality not only sets a positive example for your children but also contributes to a smooth and effective learning environment for everyone.

  Starting this semester, we will be implementing a reset on tardies to MMSOA, meaning every student started at zero tardies to school on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. This reset serves as a fresh start for all students, offering them the opportunity to maintain consistent punctuality until the end of the school year. Nevertheless, I kindly request your continued support in ensuring your students arrive at school on time. Consistent and timely attendance is key to fostering a productive and successful educational experience for every child.

  Thank you once again for your cooperation and commitment!

  Wishing You A Fantastic Semester, Alison Thornley MMSOA Principal

Attendance notes are due within three days of your student returning to school. You may email them in at pattersong@bcsdschools.net or send them in with your student. You can check attendance at anytime in parent portal.

The staffulty would like to give a huge shout-out to our amazing PTSO and all they do for us! We would like to give a special thank you for the wonderful breakfast that you all provided the day before winter break and the sweet gift! We truly appreciate all you do for us!!

Parent and Family Support Workshop offered through the Military Child Education Coalition and MMSOA. Guiding Your School Aged Child’s Social Emotional Development. Please see flyer below.