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CONNECTING.
LEARNING.
LEADING.
Volume 15, Issue 2
October 30, 2020
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Principal's Message
Hello MMS Eagle families,
We are getting to the end of our first nine weeks of this school year, with next week being the last week. We have learned a lot as we have gone through this Hybrid model. We will continue to evaluate and make adjustments to help students be successful in this model. Thank you for all you have done to support your student(s) these first nine weeks in the Hybrid model.
The one change for the start of the second nine weeks is that we will transition all 6th graders back to 4 days a week with a full-remote Wednesday. The first day of the second nine weeks is Monday, November 9th. The 7th and 8th graders will continue in the Hybrid Model for the second nine weeks. As we prepare for the return of all 6th graders we are working on plans to provide a smooth transition keeping in mind the safety of our students. As we develop strategies to continue providing a safe, supportive environment, we will continuously evaluate to determine if we need to make adjustments.
Our Fall Sports season was a little shorter than normal but we are thankful that we were able to get in the season. We definitely have had a lot of success in our fall sports, with our 7th-grade Football team going undefeated and 8th grade with only 1 loss. The 7th-grade Volleyball only had 1 loss in the season as well. Girls Tennis won several of their matches and Cross Country had numerous medalists at each of the meets. Way to go Eagles on a successful fall season. Thank you to the coaches for their dedication to our student-athletes. We are gearing up for the next season, which is a split season with Girls Basketball and Wrestling before the Winter Break and then Boys Basketball after the Winter Break.
We had a great Red Ribbon Week this week. We had fun activities during lunchtime which aligned with the information shared by the SADD group. Students showed their creativity with a poster contest and staff voted on the top posters with prizes for the winners. Thank you to SADD and Mrs. Ugues for providing a fun and engaging Red Ribbon Week. Another group to thank is our STUCO for putting together a virtual pep assembly since we are unable to gather as an entire student body. The pep assembly was an opportunity to recognize our different activity groups.
Thank you to the families that were able to participate in the virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences. We know this format had constraints that may have made it difficult for everyone to participate, however, if you ever have questions regarding your student, you may contact us anytime and do not need to wait until conferences. We are here for you.
Due to the virtual conferences, we were not able to have our typical book fair. The bookfair is a fundraiser that helps provide funding for the MMS library to purchase new books for our students to enjoy. To help continue raising funds, our fall book fair will be virtual. You can check it out here.
Brian Thompson
Principal
Maize Middle School
4600 N. Maize Rd.
Maize, KS 67101
316-729-2464
Make Today Matter
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One Maize Receives Tremendous Donation from Walmart
Maize USD 266 received a very generous donation from our local Walmart at 21st and Maize. Zlatko Djurovic, a Maize parent and manager at Walmart along with colleague John Brown, teamed up with Paige Hill, assistant principal at Maize Middle School, and will be distributing over $20,000.00 worth of school supplies to the Maize schools (pre-K through 12th grade). The donated supplies will help provide students some of the essentials they need at school. The donation consisted of a variety of items, including: glue sticks, pencils, 3-ring binders, scissors, zipper binders, folders, and locker organizers. We are extremely grateful for our local Walmart and their community support.
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Student Council
Congratulations to our Student Council members for being selected to serve MMS for the 20-21 school year. Due to the hybrid model we opted for black day StuCo and red day StucCo teams.
Red Day Members: Laney Payne, Mara Pederson, Grace Mengelkoch, Hadley Topping, Natalie Youngers, Abigail Linton, Kevin Watkins, Alexis Thompson, Mason Taylor, Alec Westfahl, Lauren Welch, Abby Lippert, Mackinly Rodell, Lyla Lansdown & Elise Lansdown
Black Day Members: Ellyson Cramer, Maddi Fluis, Ainsley Cramer, Brekyn Fluis, MJ Crawford, Landon Brungardt, Emma Hays, Kinslea Jones, Charlotte Kerbs, Spencer Broberg, Alexis Doyle, Jonathan Crawford, Presley Bender, Addison Folse, Avi Cooke, Bethany Froese, Malachi Leichner, Emery Atchison, Emma Fisher, Cameron Garrelts, Madalyn Heath & Kyah Knutson
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Bus Driver Appreciation
MMS students got to appreciate our Bus Drivers with notes and cinnamon rolls from Moxi Junction! We are very thankful for all they do for us!
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This year's KAY (Kansas Association for Youth) club has gotten off to a later start than past years but nonetheless is up and running. Currently, the club has 48 members, which is down from previous years but is a good number considering this school year's circumstances. The club has set up a google classroom and is planning virtual club zoom meetings so all members can attend and join in on the planning sessions.
Right now, members are actively collecting money for the annual Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF event. This event will be done on an individual member basis rather than a whole group event. Members can still dress up in costumes when they collect, if they would like (this is optional).
KAY still plans to have some Charity Hat days and fundraisers throughout the year along with some school-wide activities they've hosted in the past. Be on the lookout for events hosted by the KAY club this year.
This year's KAY Board includes: Hadley Topping (President), Kaylen Blanpied (Vice-President), Maggie Carlo, Danny Nguyen, Kiley Gonazles, and Tammy Nguyen. Club members include the following:
8th graders-Braden Wapp, Jane Carrol, Adria Dumler, Jalyn Gillispie, Layne Lowry-Hess, Vivian Summer-Levardi, Falyn Murrell, Chloe Conn, Aaron Harris, Miah Schumacher;
7th graders-Aidyn Claibourn, Alexah Blanpied, Vanessa EnCinias, Mussaiel Sbhatu, Luck Schafer, Nicole Vance, Aubrey Hogan, Caileigh Allen, Alexis Craft, Taylor Dill, Madison Painter;
6th graders-Jasey Fellers, Olivia Alarcon, Ryan Burch, Harmony Henderson, Emma Campbell, Marley Crawford, Mallory Roberts, Coralynn Allen, Addie Smith, Danner Bowers, Sophie Cox, Landon James, Nicole Aubuchon, Emi Bogner, Jalen Batiste, Jordan Palmer, Jaxson Hufford, Victoria, Newbrey, Ella McGrogan, Elijah Smith, Amarion Cook, Isaiah Williams.
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Counselor's Corner
Hello Eagles!
We are so excited to be back in the building with our students. For those new to the building, Welcome to Maize Middle School! We truly feel it is an awesome place to be and are here to help with any transitional questions or concerns. We encourage parents that would like to see us to set up an appointment. Students may request to see us through the Maize Bookmarks link on their Chromebook. Looking forward to a great year!
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Student Enrichment Grants
Here is an attachment that gives an overview of the application process and some details about what types of activities are eligible.
Two important things for you to remember:
- All applications are online (no paper submission). A hyperlink is embedded in the pdf, or students may visit our website for details and to begin their application.
- Our website is not the same as the district website. Our url is www.maizeeducationfoundation.org.
Click on the link below for an overview.
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Maize USD 266 is offering hybrid students To Go Meals for remote-learning days at no charge.
School meals are available for student pickup in the cafeteria or at the athletics concession stand immediately following end-of-day dismissal. Meals are intended to be taken home, refrigerated, and consumed on the day(s) the student is learning from home. The menu for these meals can be found online or in the Nutrislice app.
6th Grade:
Take-Home Tuesdays - pick up meals will contain 1 breakfast meal & 1 lunch meal
7th & 8th Grade:
Mondays/Tuesdays - pick up meals will contain 2 breakfast meals & 2 lunch meals
Thursdays/Fridays - pick up meals will contain 1 breakfast meal & 1 lunch meal
We look forward to serving your student!
Maize USD 266
316.722.0900
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Attendance/Tardies
Attendance Counts:
Regular attendance is necessary to fully realize the benefits of educational opportunities. Students are expected to be present and punctual for all classes throughout the year. The responsibility of school attendance is with the student and his/her parents. Parents/guardians should notify the school via our attendance line in the event the student will be absent. Excused absences include illness verified by a doctor, appointments with a doctors note, school sponsored activities, funerals or administrative approved absences. Due to the pandemic, parents are encouraged to provide a doctors note for appointments and illnesses.
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Nurse's Corner
I cannot believe the calendar page is turning to November!
We are working on vision and hearing screenings in the Health Office! All 6th and 8th graders will get a vision screening. All 7th graders will get a hearing screening. We will send written referral notifications to your home address if your student does not pass. If you receive a letter, please have your student evaluated by a professional.
Flu season is fast approaching. We encourage both you and your student to get your flu vaccine!
Thanks to all of you for continuing to do the daily self assessment for your student. We want all of our students to stay safe and healthy, and your help is greatly appreciated! As flu season approaches it is more important than ever to be diligent on this.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please call me at 350-2308 or email me at sfunk@usd266.com. We will do our best to help!
Stay healthy!!
Shelley Funk RN
Maize Middle School Nurse
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Dates For November
Sunday, 11/1
*Fall Back-Daylight Saving Time Ends
Monday, 11/2
*MMS PTO Spirit Night At Chick-fil-A 3:00-10:00
*7/8 Girls Basketball vs. Andover Central, 5:00 & 6:15
Tuesday, 11/3
*ELECTION DAY
*Wrestling Dual @ Newton, 5:00
Thursday, 11/5
*7/8 Girls Basketball @ Andover, 5:00 & 6:15
Monday, 11/9
*Term 2
*7/8 Girls Basketball vs. Derby North, 5:00/6:15
Tuesday, 11/10
*Wrestling Dual vs. MSMS, 5:00
Wednesday, 11/11
*Veterans Day
Thursday, 11/12
*7/8 Girls Basketball vs. Valley Center, 5:00/6:15
Monday, 11/16
*7/8 Girls Basketball vs. Goddard, 5:00/6:15
Tuesday, 11/17
*Wrestling Dual vs. Andover Central, 5:00
Thursday, 11/19
*7/8 Girls Basketball @ Eisenhower, 5:00/6:15
Wednesday,11/25-Friday, 11/27
*THANKSGIVING BREAK
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From the MMS Front Office
To help the Front Office of MMS run as smooth, friendly and efficiently as possible and communicate important information, please be aware and reminded of the following processes:
Front Office Hours:
When your student is absent:
- Please call 729-2464 and leave a message with the students name (and spelling)
- Provide a reason for the absence (ill, out of town, appointment, etc.)
- If you plan to have your student out of school for 3 or more days stop by the MMS office to pick up an administrative approval form
When dropping off something for a student:
- Please have it labeled with their first/last name
- Checks/Cash in envelopes with student name
- Front office is not responsible for any items left for students
When you have to leave a message for your student:
- Please call 729-2464
- Provide your student's name/spelling
- Concisely state your message
- Your student will be notified through instant messaging with the teacher, or a note will be delivered wither 4th hour or Encor through an office aide
- Messages must be received 30 minutes prior to dismissal
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Students will not be called out of class and to the office until a parent or guardian is present to sign them out. Our goal in the Front Office is to not disrupt classrooms except in the case of an emergency.
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Transportation-Did you know?
Busing FYI
If your student will be riding home with a friend, a signed note by the parents and building administration of both your child and your child's friend is to be given to the driver when the bus is boarded.
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Administrative Excuse Form
Please notify the front office if your student will be out of school for 3 or more days in a row. The office has an administrative excuse form for the student to have all of his/her teachers sign for requesting homework while not in attendance.
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Are You Moving?
If you are moving out of district, please contact Shelley Lambert , MMS Registrar/Data Secretary, at slambert@usd266.com or by phone at 729-2464. Please include the new school, city and state you will be transferring to so we can prepare your students records for transfer.
If you have moved or will be moving, but are still in district, please send a Proof of Residency to the MMS office as soon as possible. You can email it to slambert@usd266.com, or fax it to our office at 316-729-2479.
A utility bill is preferred, but a mortgage/lease agreement can be temporarily accepted. If you have any questions regarding Proof of Residence, please don't hesitate to call the MMS office.
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Dillon's Community Rewards
We're giving away $2 MILLION to local organizations!
Where Shopping and Giving Come Together!
Use your Plus Shopper's Card & help us grow!
Supporting our organization has never been easier-just shop at
Dillons and scan your Plus Shopper's Card!
Here's how to enroll:
- Visit www.dillons.com/communityrewards
- Scroll down to find your location and click "Enroll Now"
- Sign in to your online account, or create an account.
- Find and select our organization, and click "Save"
You'll start earning rewards for our organization right away on qualifying purchases made using your Plus Shopper's Card!
Everyone must enroll in the Reward Program. This is necessary in order for purchases throughout 2019 to credit Maize Middle School. Sign-in and make your contribution selection using this new 5 digit NPO number, NI311.
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Homework Request
When your student is absent from school and you would like to pick up homework, you must request it by 10:00 a.m. The MMS office will only put the request in when a student has been out for two days in a row. All homework will be in the office after 2:00 p.m.
Thank you.
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Lunch Menus
The lunch menu can be found on the District Web Site.
Go to Families
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Cafeteria Menus
Find your School
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Box Tops
MMS rocks the Box Tops! Thank you to everyone who sends in Box Tops............ and keep clipping! It's an easy way to benefit our school and PTO.
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MMS MISSION STATEMENT
EXPECT EXCELLENCE*****DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY and
CHARACTER*****PRODUCE RESULTS and
ACHIEVEMENT*****PROGRESS
Principal
Brian Thompson
bthompson@usd266.com
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Kevin Roulhac
kroulhac@usd266.com
Assistant Principal
Paige Hill
phill@usd266.com
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