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Memorial Middle School newsletters
are published monthly for the
2016-2017 year, except in July.
Memorial Middle School
1401 S. Sertoma Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
M E M O R I A L M I D D L E S C H O O L
N E W S & N O T E S
N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 6
V O L U M E 2 1
I S S U E 3
MMS BLOGSPOT
www.sf1401.blogspot.com
Check Out Team Websites!!
Need to Knows:
*MMS Events Calendar
*Infinite Campus/ Parent View
*My School Bucks
(Lunch Accounts)
*Mustang Athletics Tab
*Counselor Information
Inside this issue…………..
Page 2……………..Team Study Sessions
MMS Athletics on the Blogspot
Page 3……………..Project Warm-Up
Page 6……………..Counselor’s Connection
Page 9……………..Flu Shot Prevention
Page 10……………MMS Spirit Art Contest
Page 11….………...Sevenators Coat Drive
NOVEMBER NO SCHOOL DAYS:
November 11: No School—Veteran’s Day
November 23-25—Thanksgiving Break
Please read the attached file to this newsletter email for procedures for
school related
cancellations and postponements.
Memorial Athletic Website!!
www.sf1401.blogspot.com
***want to know schedules, practice times,
coach contact info etc
CHECK OUT THE BLOGSPOT!!!!
8:15
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — October
6th Grade
Mavericks Rising Stars Rangers
Nebiayat Arega Kaylie Huitink Grace Weaver
Charley Larson Damon Roggenbuck Torr Zielenski
6th Grade 7th Grade
Explorers Sevenators Trailblazers
McKinsey Eirikson Kara Hofer Nicole VandenBrink
Jack Gaede Tyler Hoffman Jake Klopstad
7th Grade 8th Grade
Blue Dynamos Pathfinders Rockin 8s
Paige Schlueter Olivia Hopkins Michelle Sanchez-Patino
Sam McMillen Gavin Poust Lane Hellbusch
8th Grade
Crazy 8s Gator 8s Super 8s
Ashley Rupp Madie Runyan Emma Peterson
Devin Harty Mason Koch Ben Stoakes
STUDENTS LEAVING EARLY:
If you know that your child will be leaving early for an
appointment or going out of town etc. we ask that you call ahead
of time and preferably before the day starts so we can get them a
pass at the beginning of the day. This way it cuts down on the
amount of disruptions we have in the classroom during the day!
We will get your student a pass and they will meet you in the
office at the time requested. We do ask that you
come in and sign your student out!
Memorial Office Hours: 7:30am—4:30pm
ATTENDANCE LINE
When calling in absences for the day
or in advance we ask that you use our
attendance line. It is available 24/7
and it is very quick and convenient.
We ask that you leave your students
name, grade and reason for absence.
We thank you for your help in keeping
the office lines open!
Attendance Line: 362-2792
Fax: 362-2790
Memorial Athletic Website!!
www.sf1401.blogspot.com
*Sign-ups for girl’s basketball is now taking place!
This is just for 7th & 8th graders interested in participating in Memorial athletics.
Go to the MMS Blogspot (address listed above) & click on the athletics tab!
Practice and game schedules are listed there as well!!
You MUST fill out an athletic participant packet prior to practicing. They can be filled out
as part of the on-line school registration process or you can pick up packets in the school
office or print off on-line.
Yearbooks are available for sale!!
Yearbooks are handed out on the last day of school to those that have purchased one. The students have a chance to have classmates and teachers sign their
yearbook on that last day of school!
If you would like to purchase one please bring $15.00 cash or check made out to MMS to the school office!
Counselor Connections Counseling Assignments November 2016
Alex Doobs: 6th Grade Teams
Kerri Andela: 7th Grade Teams Counseling Office Phone #: 362-2789
Annie Walker: 8th Grade Teams
Counselor Website:
Our Mission: As professional school counselors we help provide an environment in which stu-
dents can achieve academic, career, and personal/social success. It is our goal and challenge to
help students “Become the Best Version of Themselves.”
Mentoring Spotlight
Memorial Middle School has 40 adult mentors who meet with our students each week. These
mentors come to us from Lutheran Social Services, where they apply for the program and go through training before getting matched with a student. These mentors come during lunch or directed studies once a week. During mentoring time, mentors and students talk, eat lunch, play games, and do activities. Our students LOVE when mentoring day comes around! Some of our students have been matched for a year and some have been matched since Kindergarten! We are so thankful for all of our mentors and we know our students are too.
For more information on the Lutheran Social Services mentoring program, or to apply to be a mentor, visit
Memorial in the news! Check out the recent write up in the Argus Leader about Me- morial’s bul-
lying prevention program, featuring four of our staff members!
Round Up Days Memorial has ten days each year where we focus on bullying prevention and
character education in PRO-time classrooms called Round Up Days. Our 3rd and 4th meetings
for the year will be Nov. 8 and 22. This month, students will explore topics including cyber
safety, peer pressure, and empathy, with different activities for each grade level. For more
resources, including great tips for parents, visit our counseling website!
Questions or Concerns: If there are questions/concerns or anything you feel it would be
helpful for use to know about your child, feel free to contact your child’s assigned counselor.
http://memorialcounseling.weebly.com
www.lsssd.org/what-we-do/child-adolescent-services/mentoring/
http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/education/2016/10/18/students-learn-stand-up-cyberbullies/92354334/
MMS PTA is looking for a secretary for the 2016-17 school year!
If you are interested please contact:
Sarah Schnell (PTA president).
Looking to Declutter? This year, Memorial Library is launching Memorial Makers! What is a makerspace? A makerspace is a place where students can gather to create, invent, tinker, explore and discover using a variety of tools and materials. We are looking for donations of the following items: Legos K’nex Sewing Machine Yarn Crochet Hooks Knitting Needles Embroidery Floss If you have any of these items to donate, please drop them off in the office at Memorial or email at [email protected] for pickup! Thank you for helping to get Memorial Makers off the ground!!
It’s important to us that your child is supervised at all times. We have supervision from 8:00 until 4:00, and request that students who are here after 4:00 be
involved in an event that provides supervision.
(e.g. the Y-Club, athletics, or homework help.) Please help us by arranging rides for your children right after school, and reminding them that they need to be checked into a supervised event or else on their way home by 4:00.
SIOUX FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 49-5
P.O. Box 5051
Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5051
Memorial Middle School
1401 S. Sertoma Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57106-5800
Memorial Middle School newsletters are
published monthly except for July.
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Sioux Falls, S.D.
Memorial Middle School
1401 S. Sertoma Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Office Phone 362-2785
(7:30 am—4:30 pm)
After Hours Phone 362-2792
(24 hrs., 7 days a week)
Press 1 for attendance
Press 2 to leave a message
Cafeteria 362-2799
Counseling Office 362-2789
After School 940-8084
Program
Relay Services for Hearing Impaired:
Dial 711, then desired number
SIOUX FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT VISION STATEMENT It is the vision of the Sioux Falls School District to provide opportunities and challenges for each student to succeed as a lifelong learner in a changing world. The district values a highly trained and committed workforce, continually evaluating and improving their own and student performance. The District recognizes its role as a key contributor to the social, civic and economic foundation of this community.To achieve this vision, we must ignite the hearts and minds of our
students, staff, families, the business community and citizens.
An online version of the school district community newsletter can be found online at sf.k12.sd.us and then
by clicking
COMMUNITY
( http://www.sf.k12.sd.us/community.php )
You can also request that the newsletter be sent to
them by sending their e-mail address to:
Please update the school office if you change email addresses. Address your changes to:
November Menu:
1 Corn Dog, Macaroni & Cheese
2 Chicken Drumstick, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
3 BBQ Beef Ribbette on Bun
4 Chicken Strips, Baked Seasoned Fries
7 Beef Patty on Bun, French Fries
8 Chili Dog
9 BBQ Chicken on Bun
10 Meatball Sub, Scalloped Potatoes
11 No School—Veteran’s Day
14 Corn Dog
15 Chicken Patty on Bun
16 Turkey Dinner, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
17 Fish on Bun, Baked Seasoned Wedges
18 BBQ Beef on Bun, French Fries
21 Chicken Stir Fry on Rice, Egg Roll
22 Pizza Burger, French Fries
23 No School—Comp Day
24 No School—Thanksgiving Break
25 No School—Thanksgiving Break
28 Teriyaki Chicken, Rice
29 Pulled Pork on Bun
30 Hot & Spicy Chicken Tenders, Scalloped Potatoes
EVERY DAY OFFERINGS
Entree’ items:
Chef salads
Sandwiches
Italian bar
Mexican bar
Baked potatoes
Parents, please check your child’s lunch
balance under Parent View. You can deposit
money online if you wish or send check or
cash to school with your child.
PRICES
Student full pay $2.80
Reduced 40 cents
Adult price $3.40
REMINDER:
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR
BEVERAGE IS ALLOWED IN
THE CAFETERIA!
