This Week at MMS!

This week is the last week of school for the CALENDAR year 2007. School ends on Thursday, December 20th. The teachers will have a non-teaching work day at the campus but students are excused Friday the 21st.

School resumes on Monday, January 7th, 2008!

The Christmas Holiday Concert takes place this Tuesday, December 18th at the Mariposa County High School Auditorium. It is always a great show.

Students are encouraged to participate in the Spirit Activities for the week.

School Dance this Friday

The annual Holiday Dance takes place this Friday, December 14th in the Grandpa Doug Center at 7pm. Permission slips are due Thursday by 3:30.

MMS to help Manna House

Our annual Food Drive will be underway beginning on December 3rd. Students are collecting food for local distribution through Manna House right here in Mariposa. The last day of collection will be December 12th. The students goal is to collect enough food to encircle the football/baseball field at the front of our campus.All we ask is for whatever you are willing and able to send.

Thank you for supporting our students as they endeavor to help their neighbors in Mariposa who are in need at this time.

Progress Reports out today!

Parents are advised that MMS students were given their Progress Reports today. Parents are asked to review the grades and if there is a D,F or U then the parents are to sign the reoprt and return it to the school on Monday.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Progress Reports out soon!

Parents should be looking for a progress report in the next few days from MMS. These mid-term grade reports along with the parents ability to check grades 24/7 via our website help parents to monitor their child's progress.

Please remember that teachers do not give grades. STUDENTS EARN GRADES. Teachers only report what the status is at that moment.

We encourage all parents to chat with their child and to monitor the work so that the grades reflect a very positive result.

Long Weekend in store!

Parents are reminded that there will be no classes this Friday, November 9th as it is a Teacher Work Day. School will be closed on Monday, November 12th for Veteran's Day. We join in with the entire nation in thanking all the brave men and women who have served in the military of this great nation. Thank you Veterans for our liberty and our freedom.

We will see all students on Tuesday, November 13th.

Happy Halloween

We hope that all enjoy a Happy and safe Halloween.

It's Red Ribbon Week at MMS!

This week the entire campus is bedecked with Red Ribbons as a reminder as well as a statement of the need to be DRUG FREE!

Parents are encouraged to have open, frank, and honest discussions with their children about the dangers of drug, alcohol, and tobacco usage.

If there is a concern about a child being involved with any drugs please feel free to contact the school office or check out our web site for links to county agencies that may offer support.

All contacts are confidential.

"Proud to be DRUG FREE!!!"

Report Cards sent home Friday, October 19th!

Mariposa Middle School students received their first quarter report cards this afternoon. If any students have an unsatisfactory grade of a D,F, or a U then parents are to sign the report card and return it to the school on Monday, October 22nd.

Parents are encouraged to discuss with their child the importance of good grades and offer suggestions to their children of ways to improve or maintain those grades listed on the report card.

Report card grades are really just a snapshot or reflection of what a child is doing in the classroom. Teachers do not "give" grades; they only "report" grades. Students EARN the grades assigned.

If any parents have questions or concerns they may contact any teacher by calling the school at 742-0320

First Ever College Night

Students and parents are encouraged to attend our FIRST EVER College Night event at Mariposa Middle School. We will be hearing from representitives of UC, Merced, CSU, Fresno, and the Community College of Oakhurst. Along with those fine folks, we will also have a financial planner available to answer questions about how to pay for your child's college experience.

We will begin at 5:30 in the Grandpa Doug Center.

It isn't too early to begin thinking about your child attending a college or university.

We hope to see you tonight!

Welcome to Deborah Epp

Mariposa Middle School welcomes Deborah Epp from New Zealand. She is a school principal who is interested in making internet connections with American Schools. She has selected MMS to be one of those schools to work with her students.

Tinker Bell Coming to MMS

Margaret Kerry-Willcox who worked for Walt Disney as the original live model for the creation of the animated drawing of Tinker Bell will be visiting our campus on Friday, October 12th.

Students will hear about her career during their Language Arts classes. The students will be able to inquire about careers in television, radio, and film.

Tinker Bell will be visiting students at MES and Woodland Elementary on Thursdayas many parents of the younger children asked that she visit those sites as well.

Please support our Annual Fundraiser

It's cookie dough time again! The students will be bringing home their order forms that families and friends of Mariposa Middle Schhol may use to order Cookie Dough. This is our only "all school" fundraising event for the year. All profits are distributed by the PTSA to our school and students. The PTSA supports many activities including the popular "Bat Lady", class parties, reward trips, and to purchase items for teacher projects in the classrooms.

The prices are fair, the products are wonderful and the results of the extra activities for the students are priceless.

Order your cookie dough today!

Welcome Superintendent Randy Panietz!

Mariposa Middle School is delighted to welcome to our campus the new Superimtendent of the County and the Unified School District. Mr. Panietz will be meeting with the staff and the faculty as well as many of the students.

Join us at PTSA Tonight

All parents, students, and teachers are invited to attend our monthly PTSA meeting this evening starting at 5:30. We never run past 7pm so you are assured of getting home early. The meetings are fun, informative, and parent involment really helps create a great learning environment for the students.

We invite you to join PTSA

All members of our community are invited to join the Mariposa Middle School PTSA. This great organization helps us to raise the needed funding for many projects not covered by the regular school budgets. Fieldtrips, awards, special presentations such as the popular "Batlady" are enjoyed by all of our students. The cost is only $6.00 per person or $25.00 per year for a business sponsorship.

Parents are also encouraged to contact the school office to volunteer to be a part of the PTSA Board. It's fun!

Back to School Night

We invite all of the families of Mariposa Middle School students to join us for Back to School Night on September 11th beginning at 5:30 pm. The program lasts until 7:30. Parents will have an opportunity to meet all of their child's teachers and will walk to each classroom following their child's program. Each teacher will have a "Please Contact Me" sheet should parents desire to set up an appointment to meet individually with any or all of their child's teachers.

We hope to see you on the 11th!

Welcome back to school!

We are looking forward to seeing all of our returning 8th graders as well as meeting our new 7th grade class. Please be sure to mark your calendars for the new student orientation for Thursday, August 16th at 5:30. The orientation will allow new students to walk the campus and become familiar with their new surroundings. Dr. Atwood will be there to answer any questions. Please be sure to adhere to all school dress code requirements when shopping for your new school wardrobe.

School schedules will not be available until the first day of school. However ice cream will be served. The orientation shopuld last until 7:00.
Any questions? Please call us at 742-0320.

Mariposa Middle School

Mariposa Middle School is located near the town of Mariposa on twenty-five beautiful rolling, wooded acres. This school was recently named a Sustained California Distinguished School and serves approximately 330 students in grades 7 and 8 coming from various parts of the County. The program is fully departmentalized, offering required and elective subjects, which are standards based. Delaine Easton, State Superintendent of Schools, commended this school as "an outstanding example of successful teaching and learning, setting high standards for all students, rigorous graduation requirements, strong family and community involvement, and a safe and clean environment."