In the Event of a Snow Storm

In the event of a predicted snow storm coming into the Mariposa County area parents and students need to be aware of the different methods that Mariposa County Unified School District employs to notify parents of School day cancellations or bus delays.

If there is a delay or a cancellation you will receive a call from the district transportation department. Always consider the latest call made as the most current information. Many times there is a delay called and then the determination to cancel school is made and a second call is generated.

Additionally we use TV Stations: KSEE 24, KFSN 30 and KJEO 47 as well as radio stations: KMJ 580AM, KISS 93.7FM, KUBB 96.3FM, KAAT 103FM, KABX 97.5FM, and KYOS 1480 AM

End of the Semester is drawing near!

Students and parents are reminded that the last school day of this calendar year is also the last day of the fisrt semester. The chance to pull up the grades is at hand so we encourage the students to get all their work in.

This Week at MMS!

This week is rather short as we get ready to celebrate the American Holiday of Thanksgiving! School will be in session on Monday and Tuesday and then we will be closed for the holiday from Wednesday through Sunday.

School resumes at the 8:15 on Monday, December 1st.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at MMS.

Gobble, Gobble, Gobble!

Cookie Dough is Coming!

The Cookie Dough products sold by students will be delivered to MMS on Wednesday, November 19th. Students will be able to pick up their orders during 7th period class which for most students is an elective class. Students with large oprders will need to make arrangements with their parents to pick up the orders on Wednesday as the school does not have the frezzer space to store the items. Students who are out ill on Wednesday may pick up the items on Thursday.

Thank you for supporting this PTSA fund raising project.

Go Bears!!!!

Some Students are At-Risk!

Parents should be watching the Post Office Boxes for letters next week from the school regarding students who are at-risk of not meeting the district and state standards for promotion. Teachers are checking roll books and each teacher will be writing the parents of students who need to work a great deal harder to earn passing marks. Parents may also check their child's grades everyday on-line by visiting our web page and following the easy instructions. Passwords and student code numbers are available from your child's advisory teacher. We go to great lengths to keep parents informed of their child's progress.

Halloween is Coming!

While children at the Middle School age still enjoy celebrating the Halloween customs there are a few guidelines that we need to enforce.

NO MASKS! This is a safety concern so painted faces are fine but please no masks.

No Gore! We cannot have the bloody look on campus.

If in Doubt -Leave it out. A few years ago a high school in Oakhurst had a problem with students dressed as Nazi's and KKK members. Clearly this is not appropriate for school.

The Dress code must also be followed. So please help you child select an appropriate costume that is in the spirit of the holiday without creating a problem for the school.


Happy Halloween!

BOO

Second Quarter Schedules

Students will receive their new 2nd Quarter Schedules of Classes in Advisory Classes on Friday, October 17th. The new schedule will begin on Monday, October 20th.

First Quarter coming to an end!

Students are reminded that the last day to turn in work for this quarter is the 10th of October.

School Dance this Friday!!

This coming Friday, October the 3rd, MMS will host our first dance of the school year. Permission slips are due no later than 3pm on Thursday the 2nd.

Progress Reports

Progress Reports are going home with students today, Friday.

Back to School Night Coming Soon!

The annual Back to School Night will be held Tuesday, September 16 starting at 5:30 pm. Parents will follow their child's daily class schedule and have an opportunity to meet each of the teachers who provide the great instruction every day at Mariposa Middle School.

The event will end around 7:30.

During BTSN the library will be hosting our Book Fair which offers parents and community members the chance to buy a book for our library or for a teachers classroom collection.

TWAMMS*

Parents are reminded that all Mariposa Schools will be closed Friday, August 29th, and Monday, September 1st, to celebrate the National Labor Day Holiday. Schools will reopen on Tuesday, September 2nd. Enjoy the Fair and have a safe weekend!

*This week at Mariposa Middle School

PTSA Meeting TONIGHT!!

The first meeting of the Mariposa Middle School PTSA for this school year will begin at 5:30 tonight (8/25) in the school office. All parents are encouraged to attend and help make MMS a better place for the students and the teachers.

We'll see you there.

Back to School!!!!!

Wednesday, August 20th, is the first day of school for all students in Mariposa County Unified School District. Parents and students should check the bus schedules if there is any question about the time the bus will arrive at the student's scheduled stop.

Classes at MMS begin at 8:15 and will end each day at 2:35.

We are looking forward to working with our growing student body. This year we will have more than 285 students!

We will see our favorite Bears on Wednesday.

Back to School!!!!

The new student orientation will take place Thursday, August 14th at 5:30pm. Dr. Atwood will explain procedures and answer questions from students and the parents. Ice Cream will be served. Students schedules WILL NOT be available until Wednesday, August 20th.

See you there.

Have a Great Summer!!!

School is out until August 20th, 2008.

Enjoy a restful and safe Summer.

From all of us at MMS

The Last Week!!!!!

On Monday the students who have earned the Reward Trip for having great grades, 90% or better attendence, and no citations will be attending a private screening of Narnia at the MET Cinema in Oakhurst.

Tuesday we celebrate the great things 8th graders have done with the Awards Ceremony at 9am.

On Wednesday the 7th graders will receive their awards at 9 am while the 8th grade class will be rehearsing for the promotion ceremony at the Fairgrounds.

Wednesday evening at 7PM the Promotion Ceremony begins at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds. The Senior Dance follows right after the ceremony ends. The dance ends at 10:30 pm.

Thursday is the LAST DAY of school. It is a minimum day which means that we will begin at the usual time of 8:10 and end
at 12:21.

Report Cards will be distributed on Thursday after lunch in Advisory Classes.

Memorial Day Holiday

Mariposa Middle School joins with the rest of the nation honoring the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have been wounded or killed in action while protecting our liberties.

We know that freedom isn't free.
Thank you Veterans!
School resumes Tuesday, May 27th.

New Date for U.S. Constitution Test

All 8th grade students are advised that we have rescheduled the dates for the U.S. Constitution test to allow more time for students to study.

The new dates are May 21st and 22nd.

This state mandated test is required for promotion into the 9th grade.

Students are encouraged to avail themselves of the study guides, the noon time study sessions, as well as the discussions in the class every day.

Good Luck!!!

Constitution Test

Eighth graders are busy preparing for the Constitution Test which will be held on May 15th and 16th. At this time eighth graders have been provided with five various pages of study guides that cover all the questions on the test. They are working daily in the classroom on learning the material. Lunch workshops started this week, Thursday, May 1. Lunch workshops will also be held Monday, May 5, Tuesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 8th. There will be daily lunch workshops Mon -Wed the week of the Constitution Test. Please encourage your eighth grader to attend the lunch workshops for extra support.

Progress Reports TODAY!

Students at Mariposa Middle School will recieve their Progress Reports today in their Advisory Class.

Parents need only sign and return those reports that contain a D, F, or U grade to the school on Monday, April 28th.

STAR Testing coming soon!

The State mandated STAR testing will begin on Monday, April 21st at MMS. During the ten school days prior to the test students and teachers will be spending time reviewing the lessons taught this year. Parents should encourage their children to study and to get a good night's sleep each evening in preparation for this important test that monitors the student's individual progress since last year.

These test scores help the school to determine academic placements for the next school year.

School Dance This Friday!!

This friday, April 4th will be the final 7th-8th grade dance of the school year. ( Our next dance will be for graduation).

Students are to turn in their permission slips and the $5.00 payment no later than Thursday, April 3rd at 3pm. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Luau/Beach party Theme so Aloha!

See you there.

We're on Break!

Mariposa Middle School will be on our Easter/Passover/Spring Break until Sunday, March 30th. School will resume on Monday, March 31st at 8:10 am.

Have a wonderful holiday!

Welcome to Mariposa!

Mariposa Middle School welcomes to our District Interim Superintendent, Dr. Richard "Dick" Lowry and the new Assisstant Superintendent, Mr. David Marshall. David Marshall will be in charge of Human Resources as well as the Business Office of the District.

Dr. Lowry will be serving as Interim Superindent until Randy Panietz returns.

Welcome to Mariposa!

Go Bears!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Open House tonight!

Tonight, Wednesday March 12th, MMS will be hosting our annual Open House. We will start at 5pm with Hot Dogs and Hamburgers meals available for only $3.00 provided by our site's PTSA. The High School FFA students will have many displays for parents and students to view and enjoy. MMS classrooms will be open from 5:30 until 7:00. Our library will be open and there will also be an opportunity for parents to donate to the library fund to replaced worn books

It is a great time for parents to say hello to their child's teachers.

See's Candy Sale for Easter

MMS students are taking orders between February 29th and March 9th for great tasting See's Candy treats suitable for gifting over the Easter Holiday. The fund drive is sponsored by our site's PTSA group and the proceeds help defray costs of many of our student activities.

Every order helps our school. Please be sure to order items from the brochure so that your family and friends may enjoy a holiday treat and the students enjoy the school activities provided by the profits.

Progress Reports Reminder

Parents of MMS students who had a grade of a D or F on the Progress Report sent home on Thursday, February 14th, need to sign their child's Progress Report and return it to the school.

This Weekend!

This weekend MMS will be honoring the lives of Presidents Washington and Lincoln. All Mariposa Schools will be closed Friday, the 15th, and Monday, the 18th.

MMS 8th Grade to Yosemite Institute!

Thanks to a generous grant from the Yosemite Association, a grant from the Mariposa Rotary Club, and a huge display of local support from several people, clubs, and businesses who read of our need in the Mariposa Gazette, the 8th grade class from MMS is enjoying a three-day experience in Yosemite National Park. They will study the eco-systems, geology, hydrology, along with learning about the history of this jewel in our county.

Regular Schedule today!

We are on a regular schedule today, February 5th!

Snow Delay Today--February 4th

Mariposa Unified School District has declared that today, February 4th, a 2 hour delay is in effect due to icy conditions on the roads in Mariposa County. MMS will begin the day at 10:10.

Please drive safely.

Thank you for your support

Many folks in our community saw the recent article in the Mariposa
Gazette about the need for additional funds to defray expenses of the
Yosemite Institute field trip for our 8th grade class. While some
more help is needed the outpouring to date is quite gratifying to say
the least. What a great community!

Thank You!!!

Two Hour Delay

Today, January 30, 2008 we are on a two hour delay for the start of school.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

This week MMS joins with the rest of the nation in honoring the memory of Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. who inspired the world with his DREAM. During this week students are being encouraged to remember this American icon, Noble Peace Prize winner who inspired all to come to the table of brotherhood.

New Quarter Begins

As we enter this new quarter students are encouraged to dig in and do their very best. Parents and students are reminded that any 8th grade student who receives an F grade for two quarters in any one subject will not able to participate in the Graduation/Promotion ceremony in June.