The following letter was emailed to grade 6 parents and mailed home this week:
August 8, 2016
Dear Grade 6 Students and
Parents/Guardians:
Welcome to the 2016 – 2017 school
year and to your first year of middle school! The “official” back to
school letter will be mailed next week.
Some students (and parents!) may be
a bit uneasy about the transition to middle school. To help foster a
smooth transition, Assistant Principal Greg Kelley and I host an orientation
program for students and parents at the times and dates listed below.
Parents/Guardians may call Ms. Casey in the main office at 781-925-2040 ext.
1101 to make an appointment. Orientations will last between 75 and 90
minutes.
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Thursday,
August 18th
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Monday,
August 22nd
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Wednesday,
August 24th
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Tuesday,
August 30th
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9:30
am
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9:30
am
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3:30
pm
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6:30
pm
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1:30
pm
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3:30
pm
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6:30
pm
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At the orientation we will discuss
the differences between elementary school and middle school, your schedule,
classes, advisory, and other middle school topics. Students will receive
their locker assignment and will have time to practice their locker combinations.
Students and parents/guardians will receive information about the online
lunch account system called "My School Bucks." Parents can use
this voluntary system to manage their students' lunch balance. We will
also have all students and parents/guardians log into their Aspen
accounts. (Aspen is the school database where students and parents can
find information about grades, homework, attendance, and conduct.)
Students and parents will, of course, be able to ask questions. A portion
of orientation will be dedicated to our one-to-one iPad program. Those
attending may also take a self-guided tour of the building. Maps and
other information will be provided and stations will be set up to assist with
the tour. Students will not receive their iPads during
orientation. iPads will be issued to students during the first week of
school. (Orientation is not a drop off event!! Students and a
parent or guardian must attend the orientation together.)
Parents/Guardians and their students must attend an orientation to receive an
iPad. If you cannot attend one of the sessions, please contact Ms. Casey
and Mr. Kelley will contact you to schedule an appointment at another
time.
Students are encouraged to start the
school year with their best effort by completing the summer assignments.
These assignments were made available at the end of school last June and they
are currently available on the table outside the main office at MMS.
Additionally, assignments are posted on the middle school’s social media:
School supply lists can also be
found on these websites.
Mr. Kelley and I look forward to
meeting students and parents/guardians during orientation. Should you have any questions or concerns,
please do not hesitate to contact me! Remember to look for the official
“Welcome” letter to be mailed out in the middle of August. This letter will contain additional back to
school information. I look forward to
working and learning with you during the next three years.
Sincerely,
Anthony A. Hrivnak
Principal
