Massabesic Middle School

Family Newsletter

Principals' Letter

April 11, 2024

Dear MMS Students and Families,

It is hard to believe that we are already at our spring break week! Hopefully the week is filled with good weather, sunshine and time with friends and family for our students. Spring sports are underway and there are many events to look forward to in the upcoming months here at MMS. Be sure to see the important dates listed below!

We thank you, as always, for your continued support of MMS and all of our students.

Best,

Mrs. Grantham, Principal

Mrs. Troiano, Assistant Principal

Important Upcoming Dates:

April 12-19 - April Vacation

April 22-26 Scholastic Book Fair

April 25 Bus Driver Appreciation Day

April 25 Team Sabattus visits the Gulf of Maine Research Institute

April 30 NWEA Reading Assessment

May 1 Early Release Day

May 2 Math Team Meet at the Portland Expo

May 2 Team Carrabassett visits GMRI

May 4 ACDA All State Honors Music Festival

May 6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week

May 7 NWEA Math Assessment

May 9 Team Kennebec visits GMRI

May 14 MMS Pops Concert 7pm

May 15 NWEA Science Assessment

May 17-19 MMS Drama Club presents: "Into the Woods" (see flyer below)

May 21 MMS Spring Band Concert 7pm

May 22 Early Release Day

Solar Eclipse 2024 Event at MMS

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MMS hosted a solar eclipse party on April 8 that included bracelet making, popcorn, cornhole and music. A great time was had by all who attended! Many thanks go out to Ms. Perreault for organizing this event, and to all the staff who attended as volunteers and chaperones.

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MMS Drama Club Presents:

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The MMS Drama Club will present Into the Woods JR. on May 17th, 18th, and 19th! With a book by James Lapine and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Into the Woods JR. is based on a Broadway production that won several Tony Awards, including Best Score, Best Book, and Best Actress in a Musical. The musical follows a Baker and his Wife who learn they've been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door. The couple embarks on a quest – swindling, deceiving, and stealing from such already-victimized characters as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Jack (fresh off the beanstalk!) – to get the special objects required to break the spell.

Tickets will be $9 at the door for adults, and $7 for students and seniors. For more information on the show please email Christiandaigle@rsu57.org

From Nurse Dorr's Office

Dear Parent/Guardian,

I hope this email finds you well. As we approach the upcoming spring break, I wanted to take a moment to remind you about the importance of prevention to ensure a healthy and enjoyable vacation for you and your family.

With the recent increase in reports of conjunctivitis and strep throat in our school community, I kindly ask that you take extra precautions during your travels to prevent the spread of illness. Encouraging frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with individuals showing symptoms, and practicing good hygiene are simple yet effective ways to protect yourselves.

Your health and well-being are of utmost importance to us. If you have any concerns or questions regarding staying healthy during the break, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Be safe, stay healthy, and enjoy your time off.

Warm regards,

Jen Dorr, BSN, RN
MMS School Nurse

Attention all Grade 6 Parents/Guardians:

7th grade Immunization Requirements

Per Maine State Law, all incoming grade 7 students require one dose of Tdap and one dose of Meningococcal Vaccine (MCV4). Please be sure that your student has received the required vaccinations as they will not be permitted to start grade 7 without proof on file with our School Nurse.

Any updated immunization records can be hand-delivered or faxed to Jen Dorr, RN at 207-247-8621.