Grade 8 Dance Celebration - Payment Due by Friday, May 29th!!

This is a reminder that payment for the Grade 8 Dance Celebration is due this Friday, May 29, 2015.  The amount due is $15.  Checks can be made payable to "The Hull PTO."  Payment will be collected during first period on Thursday and Friday.  The dance was organized by a dedicated volunteer group of Grade 8 Parents.  The parents have met at least every month since the start of the school year and have a great evening planned for students!  The dance will be held on Friday, June 12th from 6:30 to 10:00 pm. 

Art's Alive Day - Your Help is Needed!!

Memorial Middle School will host its Annual Art's Alive Day on Thursday, June 18th between 8:00 and 11:00 am.  WE NEED YOUR HELP!!  We  are looking for guest artists to share their talents with students including, but not limited to the following areas:

Painting Ceramics Photographer Musicians Singing Rapping Dance Gymnast

Graphic Design Chef Interior Design Finish Carpentry Yoga Pilates Tai Chi Jewelry

Origami Gardening Creative Writing/Poetry Knitting/Quilting/Weaving Scrap booking Card Tricks/Magician Glass blowing Sculpture

A little background about the event: The goal is to raise awareness of artists and the arts in the community and in the world. We do so by bringing passionate artists, from hobbyists to professionals,  who share their craft with students.  As a guest artists, you will give two seminars of about 75 minutes each where you share your talent with students.  Guests artists are most successful when they are able to actively involved students.  The more activity, the more students enjoy the presentation.  A classroom teacher will be present in the room with you to assist with management and to offer assistance.  If you are interested in sharing your expertise, please contact one of the following:

Michele Proude at mproude@hotmail.com
Tony Hrivnak at ahrivnak@town.hull.ma.us

Thank You!!

Grade 5 Letter: Welcome to Memorial Middle School!!

Welcome Grade 5 Students and Families!!

Please click on the link below to access the Grade 5 Welcome Letter with information about the transition to middle school as well as recent happenings at MMS!!  This letter was mailed home to families this week.  

Grade 5 Welcome Letter

PTO Trash Bag Order Pick-up Information!!

Memorial Middle School Collects Boxtops!! See the link below for the list of products that have a Box Top!!

Memorial Middle School Collects Box Tops!

Please see the link below for a list of products that have Box Tops:

List of Products with Box Tops!!

Clip Box Tops and sent them to school with your student.  We hold weekly drawings for prizes for students that donate Box Tops!!

The Spring Concerts are on June 16th!!

Annual Spring Concert

 

Tuesday, June 16th

 

 Middle School Auditorium

 

The Chorus starts at 6:30 pm

 

The Band starts at 7:30 pm

 

Admission is FREE!!

 

Information for student performers can be found here:

 

Student Performer Information!! 

Learn To Sail Family Open House at Daddy's Beach Club!!!

Click Here for Learn to Sail Open House at Daddy's Beach Club Flyer  

 

Notice: The program/event listed in this material is organized and provided by independent private organizations and instructors not employed or sponsored by or affiliated with the Town of Hull or its School Department.  The program information is provided here only for the public’s convenience and does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement.  The Town and its School Department have no responsibility or liability for said program or event.  All inquiries should be directed to the sponsoring organization.”

UPDATE: NBC will Broadcast Segment about MMS Student on Monday, May 18th, shortly after 8:00 am.

UPDATE:  NBC will broadcast the segment about a MMS Student on Monday, May 18th, shortly after 8:00 am.  Portions of the segment were recoded at MMS on Tuesday, May 12th.  

Please note that this is a date change.  The segment was originally set to broadcast on May 21st.  

Monday is a Full Day of School!!

School is open for a full day on Monday, May 18th.  (Originally, this day was a 1/2 day due to town elections.)  

The MMS Cafeteria will be closed as town elections are held in our cafe.  Students that want to buy a bag lunch on Monday had to pre-order yesterday.  Please remind your student to bring a lunch to school on Monday if they did not pre-order a bag lunch.  (Ham and cheese, Turkey, or PB&J). The cafe will make several extra sandwiches just in case. 

Grade 8 Car Wash and Bake Sale TOMORROW!!

Car Wash and Bake Sale

Saturday, May 16, 2015

9:00 am to Noon

A Street Lot

Grade 8 student volunteers are needed to wash cars and sell baked goods.  Donated baked goods are also needed!! 

What was Assistant Principal Greg Kelley doing 20 years ago today???

What was Assistant Principal Greg Kelley doing 20 years ago today??

Click here to find out:

http://www.patriotledger.com/article/20150513/SPORTS/150518663/0/SEARCH

Grade 7 iPad Warranty Information!!!

 

 

Hello Students and Families, 

Grade 7 Students and Families:  Please be aware that the warranty on your iPad will expire over this summer!!  If your iPad is damaged in any way, now is the time to replace it under warranty.  Simply take the iPad to any Apple store, pay the $50 co-pay, and Apple will hand you a new or refurbished iPad.  Please do not turn in a check with your iPad, the check will be returned to you.  
 

Please do not hesitate to Contact Mr. Kelley or Mr. Hrivnak with any questions!! 

NBC is Scheduled to Film at MMS. A permission slip is needed.

NBC will be coming to Memorial Middle School on Tuesday, May 12^th to film a segment for the Today Show!  The segment is about one of our Grade 7 students and NBC has already contacted this family.  The segment is scheduled to broadcast on May 21^st.  We expect that only grade 7 students will be filmed during first and second periods.  However, as some filming may occur in the hall, it is possible that any student in the building may be filmed.  While all of the details are not finalized yet, in order to move forward we need to obtain permission from parents/guardians in the event that your child is filmed.

Attached to this letter are three forms that need to be completed and returned Monday morning on May 11th.  Two of the forms are from Hull Public Schools; the third form is from NBC.  The form from NBC is written as if it were a letter that the parent is writing to NBC.  If you do not want your child to be filmed, please do not return the forms and your child will not be filmed. 

The forms can be found here:

Permission Slips

Should you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Principal.

Phone:  781-925-2040

email:  ahrivnak@town.hull.ma.us

Spelling Bee Winners!!

The Spelling Bee has returned to Memorial Middle School!!! Today, Memorial Middle School sponsored its Spelling Bee.  Several years ago, the spelling bee was an annual event at MMS but was eliminated during the most recent years of difficult financial times. 

The Bee has returned!! 

Over the last several weeks, students competed during their advisory period in mini spelling bees.  All students had the opportunity to participate.  After the mini spelling bees, 15 students remained.  Today, we held a school-wide spelling bee in the auditorium where 15 students competed against each other in front of the entire school to win the title of spelling bee champion.  

The second word of the competition, hereditary, proved to be a challenge to about half of the competitors.  Several rounds followed before the field was reduced to two competitors.  Grade 7 student Turner Mitchell was crowned champion by correctly spelling the word "philosophy."  Grade 6 student Lindsey Egersheim was the first runner up.  Congratulations to Turner and Lindsey on their  fantastic effort. Turner won two tickets to Canobie Lake Park while Lindsey won a $10 iTunes gift card. 

Turner spells "philosophy" correctly!

Lindsey gives Turner some serious competition!

Congratulations to all of our Competitors!!

Hull Yacht Club 2015 Learn To Sail Program!!!

Hull Yacht Club 2015 Learn To Sail Program

Learn To Sail with us in our beautiful Hull Bay while having fun and enjoying our friendly Hull Yacht Club. Our Learn To Sail program is perfect for the novice and first time sailor. It gives children the opportunity to try sailing before committing to our full summer, Jr. Sailing program.

Sponsored by and offered at Hull Yacht Club, 5 Fitzpatrick Way, Hull MA

 Highly qualified instructors: US Sailing Level 1 Certified, CPR Certified,, 15+ years combined experience

 Sail in the popular Optimist boat (supplied and included in price)

 Offered to children, ages 8-12yrs.

 Choose from one of three, 2-week sessions (10 days total). Morning  or Pilot Afternoon session

 Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm  or  Pilot afternoon session August 3-15 1:00-4:00pm

 Only 10 Children Per Session

 $350.00 per session ($400.00 if after June 1st)

 Online registration at www.hullyc.org

 Questions: Email us at junior.sailing@hullyc.org

Learn To Sail Program Information

2015 Summer - Learn To Sail – Morning & Afternoon Sessions

Learn To Sail Session 1: July 6-17, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm

Learn To Sail Session 2: July 20-31, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm

Learn To Sail Session 3: August 3-14, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm or 1:00-4:00pm

Financial assistance/scholarships are available.

Please inquire by emailing baysidescholarshipfund@gmail.com

Notice: The program/event listed in this material is organized and provided by independent private organizations and instructors not employed or sponsored by or affiliated with the Town of Hull or its School Department.  The program information is provided here only for the public’s convenience and does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement.  The Town and its School Department have no responsibility or liability for said program or event.  All inquiries should be directed to the sponsoring organization.”

Grade 8 Car Wash!!

The grade 8 class will host a car wash and bake sale on Saturday, May 16th at A street from 9:00 am to noon to raise money for the end of year dance.  Grade 8 students are needed to wash cars and sell baked goods.  

Middle School End of Year Calendar for May and June!!

May

MMS School Dance                1^st                                6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

School Com/Town Mtg.          4^th                                7:00 p.m.

Grade 8 Dance                         5^th                                7:00 p.m.

      Committee Meeting

HHS  Parent Conf.                  7^th                                 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

MMS Spelling Bee                  8^th                                1:00 p.m.

P.T.O. Mtg. MMS                   12^th                               7:00 p.m.

PARCC Gr. 7 ELA                 13^th and 14^th                 8:00 a.m.

Early Release Day                   18^th                              12:30 Dismissal (cancelled)

       May 18^th is now a full day of school. 

Town Elections                       18^th 

PARCC Gr. 8 Math                 19^th and 20^th                8:00 a.m.

School Committee Mtg.          19^th                              6:00 p.m.

PARCC Gr. 6 ELA                  21^st and 22^nd               8:00 a.m.

Term 4 Progress Report          22^nd

      Grades Close

Holiday – No School               25^th                              Memorial Day

Gr. 8 MCAS Science               26^th and 27^th                8:00 a.m.

MMS School Council Mtg.     27^th                              6:30 p.m.

PARCC Gr. 7 Math                  28^th and 29^th                8:00 a.m.

Gr. 8 MCAS Science               Ongoing                       8:00 a.m.

    Make-Ups

June

PARCC Gr. 8 ELA                  1^st and 2^nd                   8:00 a.m.

School Committee Mtg.          1^st                                7:00 p.m.

PARCC Gr. 6 Math                 3^rd and 4^th                    8:00 a.m.

Instrument Selection Night     3^rd                                7:00 p.m.

     Grade 5 only

PARCC Make-Ups                  Ongoing until 6/5        8:00 a.m.

HHS Graduation                      6^th

Science Fair – School              8^th                                12:00 – 2:45

Science Fair – Judging            8^th                                3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Science Fair – Open                8^th                                3:00 – 6:30 p.m.

     To Parents

MMS Art Show                      8^th                                3:00 – 6:30 p.m.

MMS Ice Cream Social           8^th                                5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

MMS Talent Show                  8^th                                6:30 p.m.

Gr. 8 Spirit Cruise                   9^th                                8:00 – 2:35 p.m.

P.T.O. Mtg. (MMS)                 9^th                                7:00 p.m.

Step-Up Day Gr. 5-8               10^th                              8:45 – 11:00 a.m.

Puberty Night Parents

      Parents (Gr. 5 & 6)            11^th                              7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Grade 8 Dance Setup              11^th                              3:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Grade 8 Dance                        12^th                              6:30 – 10:00 p.m.

School Committee Mtg.          15^th                              7:00 p.m.

MMS Spring Concert              16^th                              6:30 Chorus/7:15 Band

Grade 8 Rehearsal                   17^th                              1:00 p.m.

     For promotion

Puberty Night Grade 5           17^th                              7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Arts Alive Day                        18^th                             8:30-2:30 p.m.

Puberty Night Grade 6           18^th                              7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Term 4 Grades Close              19^th 

Gr. 7 Humanities Day/

    Ancient Olympics Day       19^th                              8:00 a.m.

Gr. 8 Canobie Lake Park        19^th                              8:00 – 5:15 p.m.

      Rain Date                          23^rd

Gr. 8 Promotion/                     22^nd                              9:30 – 10:30 p.m.       

      Recognition Awards        

Gr. 6 Museum of Science       22^nd (Tentative)           8:00 – 2:35 p.m.

Gr. 7 Floating Classroom        22^nd                             8:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Staff Posts Grades                  22^nd                              9:00 a.m.

Gr. 6 Field Day                       23^rd                              8:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Gr. 7 Pirate Day                      23^rd                              8:00 a.m.

Staff Verifies Grades              23^rd                              12:00 p.m.

Gr. 7 Field Day                       24^th                              8:00 a.m.

Gr. 8 Breakfast/Yearbook       24^th                              8:00 a.m.

Last Day of School                 24^th

Post Term 4 Report Cards      25^th