Finals Week

 Finals Schedule

Tuesday  Dec. 16        6th Period Final 12:58 - 2:01    7th Period Final 2:05 - 3:08
Wednesday  Dec. 17   5th Period Final 12:58 - 2:01
Thursday Dec. 18th     1st Period Final 8:15 - 9:18       2nd Period Final 9:22 - 10:25
Friday Dec. 19             3rd Period Final 8:15 - 9:18      4th Period Final  9:22 - 10:25

Canned Food Drive for Middleton Food Bank

LAST DAY, THURSDAY, December 18th...

Bring your canned food by this Thursday to help our local  food bank!

The top 1st Period Class from each grade will  get donuts!

Choir and Band Holiday Concerts!

Choir @ MHS                 Band @MHS

Tuesday, December 16th   Thursday, December 18th  

7:00 P.M.       7:00 P.M.

Announcements

Canned Food Drive is starting!

Library Fines?  Pay them with Canned Food during the Canned Food Drive.

Need some warm cocoa at lunch?  Buy a cup of cocoa during lunch for $1.00 to support the Canned Food Drive

Book Fair is coming too - December 8-12 in the Library.

Canned Food Drive Coming Soon

December 2 starts our annual MMS Canned Food Drive.  Each year MMS gathers food for the Middleton Food Bank - both food and cash are accepted to help feed our community.

No School Wednesday 11/26  - Friday  11/28 of this week.  Enjoy your Thanksgiving!

All Middleton School are closed today, Friday, November 14th, due to inclement weather.

Announcement Updates

The Ski and Snowboard club is forming - stop by the office to sign up.  Open for grades 6-8.

Remember MMS is collecting Boxtops for Education.  Students can bring those in to the designated teacher to be in the running for individual and class prizes.

Veterans Day Assembly

Tomorrow MMS will be having a Veterans Day Assembly at 2:00 pm.  Any parents that are or have been in the military are invited to be honored - please let the office know if you will be in attendance.  Students are asked to wear red, white or blue colors.  6th grade will wear red, 7th grade will wear white and 8th grade will wear blue.

Principal Update

Parents,

I felt it necessary to update you all on all the efforts being put forth to ensure your student is completing assignments and learning at MMS.  It is amazing the opportunities available, and we want you to take full advantage of these options. 

 

Vikes Time:

You are probably aware of our 8^th period “Vikes Time,” which is both an intervention period and an enrichment time.  Students missing assignments will report to an intervention, where they will get assistance from content specific teachers for 90 minutes a week.  Students that have turned everything in are enrolled in an enrichment class of their choice.  Many students have elected to become mentors for 6^th grade students and also their peers.  If you would like your student to be a mentor, please let Mrs. Watkins know.  (WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!!!)

 

Tuesday After School Intervention:

As an extension of our new intervention program, we will be hosting an after school study hall on Tuesday of each week, from 3:30 - 5:00. Mrs. McGraw will be available to help students who are MW, behind, needing computers, or just needing additional time. This is another great opportunity for students to get and stay caught up with assignments. If your child does not have access to a computer at home, this is a place they can work on those online assignments in a supervised environment. If you would like to enroll your child in this study hall, please contact Mr. Horning and also complete the study hall form: http://goo.gl/ArrmzK.

Attendance will be taken at this study hall and students will be expected to be in the room, with work to accomplish. All school rules will still apply.

 

Valhalla after school academic time:

Each day that Valhalla is available (please see calendar), students are checked in and given a snack provided by food service.  Students then attend a 45 minute academic time based on the type of homework they have: math, science, reading, and language arts. We have certified staff for each content area on hand each day to assist students with their homework. If a student has finished all of their homework, they are asked to have a book with them to read. 

 

Morning academic time: 

Morning study time is offered to students on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 am in the Annex A cafeteria.  Amber Maude, 6th grade teacher, runs this study time.  There is also breakfast available during this time.

 

Milestone:

Finally, we have an elective class designed to help students with different skills to be successful at the middle school.  Skills include, Note taking strategies, Goal Setting Techniques, Identifying what type of learners they are, Test Taking Strategies, Promotion of self-advocacy, and homework completion time.  Email Mr. Horning if you would like to enroll your student second semester.

Again, please let Mr. Horning know if you have any desire to enroll your student in any of these amazing opportunities. 

Thank you,

Andy Horning

Principal

Announcement Updates

Don't forget the Band Concert tonight, 7 pm at MHS.

Students are invited to join  Leadership and the Mayor's Youth Council to Rake Up Middleton on November 8 at 9 am.  Sign up with Mrs. Sanford if Interested.

Veteran's Day is coming - this year we are dressing in class colors for our assembly.  6th graders wear Red, 7th graders wear White and 8th graders wear Blue.  Parents who are active or retired Military are invited to be special guests at this assembly.

Red Ribbon Week Dress-up Days

·      Monday:  Team Jersey 

·      Tuesday:  Twinsie Day    

·      Wednesday:  Super Hero Day

·      Thursday:  Neon Day

·      Friday:  COSTUMES  (regular dress code still applies, no masks, no face paint that covers whole face)

Band Concert

The Fall Band Concert will be Tuesday October 28 at Middleton High School, 7 p.m.

Parent Conferenes

Parent Conferences Today and Tomorrow - 3:45 - 7:15 pm

6th Grade and P.E. Teachers will be in the Annex A Cafeteria, 7th, 8th  and Elective teachers will be in the Main Building Cafeteria.

Report Cards will be printed and available.  Report Cards are also available to you today in your Family Access under "Portfolio"

Monday Announcements

Parent Teacher Conferences this week  - Wednesday and Thursday from 3:45 - 7:15 pm

No School on Friday

Be sure and check the Lost and Found this week and during Conferences; items left after Thursday will be donated to charity.

Choir Concert tonight at MHS. Doors open at 6:17, the concert starts at 7:00 pm.

Parent "Reality" Party

Click here to learn more about next week's Reality Party for parents -  Thursday October 23.

Fall Choir Concert

MMS Fall Choir Concert will be Monday October 20 at 7:00 pm at the Middleton High School Auditorium.

Parenting Help

Becoming a Love and Logic Parent  - Class starting soon

Click Here for More Info

Announcement Updates

Wrestling and Girls Basketball starts today after school.

Thursday - Group photos for Band, Choir, Leadership, and Student Aides.  Students should check with teachers about what to wear.

Thursday is the end of the Quarter - no school for students on Friday.  Get everything caught up this week!

Announcement Highlights

Next week, October 16 is the end of 1st Quarter - make sure all of your assignments are in!

Grand Canyon 2017 Trip Parent Info Meeting - Wednesday October 15 at 6:30 pm in MMS Library

Trouble logging in to school computers, Skyward, My Big Campus?  See Mrs. Huston in the Library.

Announcement Highlights

In conjunction with MHS's Homecoming Week, tomorrow is "Camo Day" and Friday is "Pink Day"; just remember to keep attire within the dress code.

Cross Country uniforms need to be turned in on Friday.

Thursday Oct. 9 is Picture Retake Day - if you are having retakes done, be sure to bring back the original envelope of photos back in. Order packets are in the main office.

Did you know there is a Skyward app for phones and IPADS?  Check it out.

Announcements

Some notes from this week's announcements

• Friday October 10 will be Pink Day in conjunction with the High School's Homecoming/Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Wear Pink!
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• Reminder to girls regarding "leggings", leggings must be worn with a skirt, or long top/dress that is at least as long as to the girls fingertips with arms straight down.  Leggings cannot be worn as pants alone.
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• Parent information meeting in the MMS library on October 8 at 6 pm for the 2015 Washington DC trip.
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• Reminder - no school tomorrow, Friday October 3.

From Our Foodservice -

A Dozen Heart Healthy Habits for Kids

Reminder

No School on Friday October 3 - Teacher Inservice

Grand Canyon Trip Summer 2016

There will be a parent meeting at the Middle School on Wednesday October 1 at 6:30 pm regarding this trip in 2016. There is a payment deposit deadline coming up soon (November 14) so if your student is interested please have them stop by Mrs. Remington's room for  more information.

Today’s Student Announcements

Highlights from today’s student announcements

• ·         Students were reminded about using the crosswalks safely
• ·         Thursday – "Popcorn Day"  fundraiser
• ·         Friday – Fall sports photos after school for Cross Country, Football and Volleyball.
• ·         Free Girls Basketball Jam session for girls grade 5-8, Saturday from 9-11, Middleton High School

Is something lost?

Students who have lost items can check the Lost and Found located in the cafeteria (larger items) and the front office (smaller items).

First "Turn in" for Fundraiser is Friday

First "turn in" date is for our fundraiser is Friday.  Students will turn in booklets and orders to their 7th period teachers.  Winning class gets a pizza party!!!!  Thanks for your support of this fundraiser that benefits the entire school.

Fundraiser Kick Off Today

Our annual fundraiser kicks off today.  Our students will be selling magazines.  All of the money raised from this fundraiser will go to supporting many student activities around our school including:  athletics, choir, band, art, drama, as well as new lockers to fit our ever growing student population.  We thank you in advance for your support of our students and their future programming.

VIKES Time

This week we rolled out VIKES Time. VIKES is the 8th period class on your student's schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.  On Monday's all students get to watch the VIKES presentation promoting our VIKES Program and celebrating our MMS successes.

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, students will attend either a 30 minute Enrichment class or a 30 minute Intervention class. Each quarter (9 weeks) all students are assigned to an Enrichment class - some  examples are Chess, Photoshop, Creative Writing, and Speech and Debate.  Each 9 weeks students can sign for a different Enrichment class.

Each week, reports are run through Skyward to check for students with missing assignments or "F" grades; these students will attend Intervention class that week to have extra time and help to finish those assignments and improve their grades.  If they have the grades up and no missing assignments at the end of the week, then they will re-join their Enrichment class the following week.

We are excited to be able to provide some interesting classes for students and to provide more opportunities for academic success.

Skylert Calling System

The automated call system (Skylert) has been up and running the past week.  If your child is absent, the parents need to call  the school or enter it in Skyward before 10:00 am, to excuse your student, to avoid those calls.. If your student is not in class on time, there is a chance that they are marked absent, so you could get a call because of that too.  A call to clarify if the student is present, is all we need. Do not hesitate to call the office for any questions regarding attendance issues.

A reminder also to keep your parent "Family Access" login and password separate from your student's.  Each student at MMS has their own access to Skyward under Student Access and should not be using their parent's access, as parents have access to entering absences and viewing siblings information.

Chess Sets needed

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Our Enrichment classes are up and running during VIKES Time. We have two chess classes in which our students are extremely interested in participating, but we are in need of additional chess sets. If you have an unused set, we would love to put it to use. Please drop off at our Main Office. Thanks for helping us offer this great opportunity for even more students.

1st day of Valhalla

Today is the first day of the Valhalla After School Program.   Registration forms are available here.  Be sure and check out this great program - it is free!

Beginning Orchestra (Strings) Program

Forms for the Orchestra Program are in the main office.  Class will begin September 29 and forms must be returned by September 15.  There is more information on the form regarding the program.

Picture Day - Friday August 22

Picture Day is tomorrow - make sure you student has a picture packet and is ready for their photo tomorrow!

Schedules

Schedules should be finalized and posted by Monday August 18.  If your student caught a glimpse of a schedule on their account last week, that was not their final schedule.  Students should only refer to schedules posted on or after August 18.

A plea from the counselors:  Please discourage your student from attempting to get their schedule re-arranged in order to be with their friends.  It is completely understandable that they would want to do this, and this is why they take screenshots of their schedule to post on "Instagram" and other social media outlets - so they can try to match up classes. Unfortunately, custom scheduling almost 900 individual schedules in order to get friends together is quite impossible and we need to focus on academic needs first, keeping class sizes and balance in mind.  Each grade level will have lunch together, and that is an important time for friends to connect.

New Websites!

Check out the new websites for the Middleton School District and Middleton Middle School!

Updates

Schedules:  MMS scheduling is still in progress and will be finalized in mid August. See below for back-to-school info

Middleton School District August Newsletter

MMS Supply Lists

Backpack to School Assistance ProgramUpon application approval, backpacks and supplies can be picked up on August 16 at the Summer Alive Festival held at Hawthorn Park from Noon - 4:00pm OR August 17 at Canyon Springs Christian Church from 4:00pm - 5:30pm.

Proof of registration within the Middleton School District is required for pick up.

A registration receipt or class schedule is acceptable proof.

All fields are required. Up to four (4) students can be included on this form. Backpack to School Assistance Application

Your information on this form will be kept private and will not be shared with any third parties or anyone outside of the volunteers for this program; it is only for the purpose of making sure your child's needs are fulfilled as accurately as possible.

The Back-Pack to School Assistance Program is made possible by volunteers and community donations and support.

Online Registration for Existing Students Begins July 1st All students of the Middleton School District need to register for school during the summer. Thanks to Family Access in Skyward, parents are able to register their children online and avoid the lines and their time restraints in August. Parents can update personal contact information (address, phone numbers, emergency contacts) mark permissions for field trips, publication and fluoride treatments, as well as pay registration fees. For Skyward Family Access support you may email FamilyAccess@msd134.org. To register log into: Family Access Processing fees will be waived for online payments during the month of July.

New Student Centralized Registration for All Schools August 12, 2014 @ Middleton Middle School Any new students to Middleton Schools and any family needing assistance with internet access should attend centralized registration. Centralized registration for K-12 (all schools) will be held at the Middleton Middle School, 511 West Main Street on August 12th (9 am-12 pm, 1-4 pm and 5-8 pm). Please bring the following information when you and your student come to register: 1) Certified Birth Certificate (original), 2) Immunization Records and 3) Proof of Residency (a current utility bill, which includes a current address, or a notarized document that a home site has been purchased –the loan has closed- and construction has begun on the respective home within the Middleton School District boundaries).

Summer School Info

3rd Trimester Grades will be finalized by Friday.  If your student is required to attend Summer School, you will be notified.  If you are interested in signing your student up for Summer School, here is the info:

May 27 - June 30 7:30 am - 12:30 pm.  Breakfast and Lunch included, no bus transportation.

Cost, $50.00 plus $10.00 registration fee.  Registration forms are available in the Middle School office.

Update

Well hello there.  This page has not been updated lately due to other duties pulling staff time.  We are looking at some new ideas for next year to make sure this page is updated on a regular basis in an effort to keep parents as informed as possible about the happenings here at MMS.

We are now at less than 2 weeks until school is out for the summer.  Be sure to log in to Skyward to check those grades.  Once final grades are posted, those students needing summer school will be notified.  Summer School dates are May 27 - June 30, 7:30 am - 12:30 pm.

Click here  for information on a free parent workshop on Asthma.

8th grade parents - your student should have registered in Skyward for next year's classes.  About 95 8th graders still have not brought in the Skyward print-out that serves as their pre-registration forms.  They have been getting reminder notes delivered to them.  Here are some tips:

1.  When you or your student logs into Skyward, you need to switch the tab in the center top of the screen from "MMS" to "MHS".

2.  There is an instructional video, and complete course book for the high school on this web page.

3.  9th graders need 16 classes listed; 18 if in a "zero " hour class such as Marching Band or Show Choir.

4.  Core classes have already been entered for the students.  They need to add their electives and other classes.  I encourage students to get their 2 PE classes and Intro Computers classes done as these are graduation requirements.

5.  Have your student sign up to see me (Mrs. Barnes) or feel free to call me at 585-3251.  Some questions may need to be answered by the high school counselors, but feel free to call me first.

Parent Information Night at MHS

Click here for information on the Parent Drug and Alcohol information event tomorrow night.

Lots going on in the Counseling Office lately - ongoing registration for next year, many new students enrolling, SBAC testing and more!

Progress reports for 3rd trimester have been posted in Skyward under "Report Cards".  Please contact your student's teachers if you have concerns.  Information on Summer School will be posted here soon.

Registration for High School - remind your student to fill out their schedule requests in Skyward and bring in the print out with a parent signature to the Middle School Counseling Office.

March 19 Updates

Career Fair tomorrow for 8th graders; they will visit the booths by teams in rotating groups.  Parents are welcome to visit the college representatives from 10:15 - 11:15 in the MMS Auxiliary gym.

8th graders have had presentations this week on Middleton High School Pre-Registration.  Parents and students can watch a video of the instructions and  review the courses available here and you can view just 9th grade courses here .  Students register online through Skyward (be sure to change from "Middle School" to "High School".  8th graders then need to print out the request page, and can jot any special instructions on this page.  Turn the form in to the MMS Counseling Office with both student and parent signature.

6th and 7th grader need to add their elective choices on both Skyward and Google forms by Friday March 21.  Students who have not filled out the Google form have had several reminders this week over the announcements and with individual notes delivered to them.  Those students that do not add their own elective choices by Friday will be assigned to available electives.  6th and 7th graders do not need to print out the request pages for the school.

Reminder that there are no Spring Conferences at the Middle School.  If you would like to speak to your student's teachers, feel free to call (585-3251)  or email them for a meeting.

Have a wonderful Spring Break!

Updates

Free Cavity Prevention Clinic for 7th and 8th graders - Delta Dental - see links to information below.

Spanish Link

English Link

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6th and 7th grade Pre-Registration is in Progress, students need to log into Skyward and also complete a Google From to complete the process.  Complete instructions are on the MMS Webpage and also here.

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Next Week:    8th Graders will get Pre-Registration instructions on Tuesday and Wednesday from the MHS counselors.

Thursday March 20 is our MMS College Fair.  Representatives from BSU, CWI, ISU, TVCC, U of I and Middleton High School will be here.  Our 8th graders will visit the College Fair in their teams, and we have also set aside time from 10:15 - 11:15 for parents.  MMS parents are welcome to come in at that time to learn more about these colleges and also college credit opportunities for their students while attending MHS.

Today is the last day to buy a yearbook!

Parents In the Know - Helping Kids Say No

Parents and Students are welcome - Monday March 10 7:30 - 9:00 pm MHS Auditorium. Parent Information night regarding current drug and alcohol trends with teens, featuring officer  Jermaine Galloway.

Skyward Mobile Access

Skyward has an app for your mobile device which should make accessing your student's grade and other info easier on your cell phone or mobile device.  Search for  Skyward Mobile Access in your app store.

Love and Logic Workshop

Click here for the registration form for the Love and Logic Parenting Workshop starting Thursday March 3.  Contact Teresa Brown for more information at 585-3027.

New Student Picture Day tomorrow - Tuesday February 11

Yearbook photos will be taken for New Students

Also, Boys Basketball photos will be taken as well.

Don't forget to check the "Daily Announcements" Tab up above.

Dental Care for Uninsured Children

"Give Kids a Smile"  February 2014

This February Idaho dentist and their staff will give FREE dental care to uninsured children whose families cannot afford care.  To sign up an eligible child, call 211, the Idaho Care Line by January 15.

Welcome Back!

Welcome back!

2nd Trimester Progress Reports have been posted to Skyward Family Access, look under the "Report Card" tab for a printable PDF of the report.