Message from the Principal's desk

Just as we are witnessing the change of seasons all around us, M.M.S. is undergoing some changes as well. Mrs. Katie Kelly has joined our dedicated staff to serve as our seventh grade Language Arts teacher for the remainder of the schoolyear. Mrs. Kelly brings to the assignment a depth of experience and love of "middlers" that will ensure student success.

The re-assignment of Mr. Molina (in late October) to other district responsibilities created a need for new school leadership. I am honored to have been selected as Interim Principal, to serve our students, staff members and community and to provide support to the many exemplary programs offered at M.M.S. The entire M.M.S. staff is committed to providing a safe environment and exceptional learning opportunities for our students. We look forward to working with you as full partners in your child's schooling, ensuring their social and academic success.


Sincerely,

B. Hamilton, Ed.D

Calendar ---Important Dates

Nov. 16th Teacher Workday
Nov. 23,24 and 25 Thanksgiving holiday
Nov. 17th through Dec. 14th Manna House Food Drive
Nov. 18th Cookie dough sales due
Nov. 18th 3:00 PTSA meeting, Staff Room

Message from the Principal's desk...

Our second week has come and is almost gone. We are excited about the great students you have sent us.

Please note that our Back to School night has been changed to Sept. 13, which is a Tuesday evening. Please plan on attending. Parents will be able to hear what is expected of their child in his/her classes and what each teacher will be covering in their subject areas. After meeting with your child's teachers there will be an informative meeting to explain the new grading procedures and how to find your child's grades on line. Please join us for an informative night. Thank you.

Welcome Seventh and Eighth Graders

Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year. I look forward to an exciting new year as your new principal. My name is Mark Molina and I am excited to be meeting each and every one of you. Students, please come introduce yourself to me. Also, parents, please feel free to stop by and say "Hello."

Our web site is currently under construction to up-date school personnel. We hope we have this completed in the next few days. Please check this site for up-coming events at school.

Sept 7 will be our Back-to-School night. More information will be coming. Please save that date. Thank you

June 7, 2011 Parents please help! We have over 400 textbooks and library books still out from our library. We don't want to have to fine your child for an expensive textbook. Please look around your home and send in any MMS library books you can. Remember, if students don't pay their fines, they don't receive their diplomas.

Exciting news! Next week we begin our four day Exploration Week. Students have the opportunities t0 take many great classes. If a student is currently failing regular classes we will be providing several study session in which students can catch up on some of their missing work. Some students have a small fee they need to pay for a specific class they have chosen for Exploration Week. Please make sure they have paid that fee by the first day of the session. If your child cannot afford that fee, there are many other great classes that don't need a fee for materials. Please let our office know if your child needs to be changed from a class because of the fee. If your child is leaving campus for a Exploration Week session please make sure you complete the permission slip for them. They cannot leave campus without that permission slip. Thank you

Eighth graders need to be aware that suspension for any reason during these last days will keep them from being able to participate in the Graduation Ceremonies. Please remind them to follow school rules and have a wonderful last few weeks.


On May 24th Mariposa Middle School eighth graders will be taking the Constitution test. If they do not pass it the first time they will be able to take it on Thursday, May 26th after school. A Constitution study session will be provided for all eighth graders not passing the test. It will be help during the first session of Exploration Week. Grades will be posted Tuesday evening, May 24th so you can check your child's grades to see if he/she has passed the test.

Thank you for all your support in the above activities.

Welcome back students!

Hope everyone had a great holiday.

This is an important week in education. The District, School Board, Teachers and District Personnel are all asking that you contact your local representatives and let them know the schools need money to continue the successful programs that we currently offer. There are letters at the school sites that you can sign and the schools will fax them to our representatives. We are also having a rally downtown Mariposa on May 13th, from 4 to 5:30. Please come and support the school district in requesting our representatives to get funding to the schools.

This week eighth graders are practicing for the May 24th Constitution Test. This is an eighth grade requirement. Your child has a study guide, on yellow paper, that will help he/she be successful on the test. Please help your child study a little each night so they are prepared. There will be lunch workshops, Tuesday, May 10, Thursday, May 12 and Friday, May 13. Please encourage your child to attend these Constitution workshops. The workshops are designed to help your child pass the Constitution Test.

On April 21 Mariposa Middle School sent home progress reports with your child. Please contact the school if you did not get a progress report. We can print out a new progress report for you.

April 8,2011

Important announcement! Next year Mariposa County Unified School District will be requiring all students receive a whooping cough immunization before starting the 2011/2012 school year. Please contact your doctor or contact Mariposa County Health Department 966-3689.

Mariposa Middle School is currently working on STAR testing. Mariposa teachers and staff want to acknowledge all the hard work our students are doing on this test. They are taking it seriously and really putting lots of effort into the test. Please have your child get a good night's sleep and eat breakfast. We will be testing Monday and Tuesday of next week and doing make-ups Wednesday through Friday

We are currently part way through the fourth and last quarter of the school year. We will be sending progress reports home on Thursday, April 21. Please ask your student for his/her progress report. Remember you can also see grades on line. If you have lost your students password and code have them ask a teacher for that information.

Seventh and Eighth grade parents keep checking the homework calendar on the Mariposa web page. It will help you know what homework your student needs to be completing each day.

Constitution Test is coming! On April 18th the eighth graders will begin practicing for the Constitution Test. Our district requires that each eighth grader pass the Constitution Test. Ms. Gallagher will be handing out student study guides on April 18th and will begin lunch workshops to help students practice for the test. If you have any questions or concerns please call our school 742-0320 and ask for Ms. Gallagher

Third Quarter Ending

Mariposa Middle School will be sending report cards home on March 18th. Please ask your student for his/her report card. Remember, March 11th will be the last day for third quarter work to be accepted. If your child has already received an at risk letter, we encourage you to contact your child's teachers.

On a different subject our school accountability report card is available at www.mariposa.k12.ca.us. You will find this report listed under Documents and Forms/District Documents. If you would like a paper copy, please contact our school administrator or secretary.
The listing of the school site accountability report card is in accordance with Education Code Section 33126.1

The Los Robles After-school Program is here to help!

Monday thu Friday (when school is in session), Los Robles runs from 2:35 p.m. until 6 p.m. This program provides quiet time for completing homework, tutoring by teachers and aides, and a healthy snack. For more information check the MMS website under Los Robles.

The Third Quarter is ending soon!

Friday March 11th is the end of the third quarter. Students need to turn in their make up work by this date, so parents please enourage your students to get all their work completed.