Winter Chorus Concert!!

The Annual Winter Chorus was held on Tuesday, December 19th.  Congratulations to all of our student vocalist for a job well done!!

Madison, a music officer, introduces our Grade 6 Chorus

The Grade 6 Chorus!!

Adajean, a Music Officer, introduces our Concert Chorus!!

Grade 7 & 8 Concert Chorus!!

Tyianna's solo ROCKS the house!!

MMS Students lead the audience in Winter Wonderland!!

MMS Students Volunteer at the Senior Dinner!!

MMS Students Volunteer at the Senior Dinner!!

Band Concert Pictures!!

Congratulations to our Band Students on their outstanding performance in this year's concert!!

Mr. St. George introduces the last song for the 7th and 8th Grade Concert Band!!

Troy introduces the Grade 6 Band.  

The Grade 6 Band!!

Legally Blonde Cast List!!

Congratulations to all of our current and former Memorial Middle School Students for their efforts preparing for auditions!  The Cast List is below!!

Cast List

Elle Woods: Olivia Whitman '19

Margot: Madison McHenry '20

Serena: Melaney Jenkins '18

Pilar: Katie Punchard '19

Vivienne Kensington: Rebecca Rosenbaum '20

Paulette: Jillian Maxwell '19

Enid: Mairenn Mulvihill '19

Brooke Wyndham: Grace Grosso '22

Warner Huntington: Declan Condon '20

Emmet Forrest: Jimmy Regan '20

Professor Callahan: Chris Rivieccio '18

Delta Nus: Shelby Craig '20, Bianca Foresta '21, Lucia Foresta '23, Alyssa Healey '20, Audrey Lofgren '20, Victoria Rosado '21, Grace Waters '19

Women’s Ensemble: Alyssa Albert '19, Kelsey Bannen '19, Petra Bechtold '22, Samantha DiTullio '23, Colleen Dunne '23, Carrie Eleuteri '19, Lenora Gianadda '19, Madison Grier '23, Isabella McLellan '20, Emma Mulvihill '19, Eileen Pearlman '18, Adajean Purcell '22

Men’s Ensemble: Devin Gamble '18, Sasha Green '23, Robert Hunter '21, Marcus Kurciviez '19, Chris McCluskey '21, Matthew McCluskey '22, Anthony McLellan '23, Tim O’Hayre '21, Sean Reichardt '18, Matthew Rymaszewski '18, Patrick Turner '20, Joe Walsh '19, Michael Welch '19

Crew: (Enrollment still open): Katie Clifford '21, Kit Hall '20, Billy Maxwell '21, Eric Thornton '19

Legally Blonde Auditions

Auditions for Legally Blonde will held after school on Wednesday, December 13th at the high school.  Students should take the 2:45 pm bus to the high school and then report to the high school cafeteria.  A list of required forms and more information can be found on the Theatre Arts page of the high school website.  All students in grades 7 & 8- especially first timers, are welcome!   For more information or to ask questions, please contact James Sullivan at

jsullivan2@town.hull.ma.us

Memorial Middle School Student Wins Contest

Middle School Writer Wins Spa Contest

6^th grade Memorial Middle School student Wyatt Pike is the proud winner of the Bodywork Day Spa Giving Thanks Contest. The contest tasked entrants to submit a letter of 100 words or less about the gratitude they have for someone in their life. The staff at Bodywork Day Spa voted and chose Wyatt as the first place winner – and the recipient of a $100.00 gift card to the spa. Wyatt, who chose to write about the gratitude he has for his mother, stated, “There are bad days and there are good days, but when there are bad days, you can get past them with the loving and caring family that you have.”

School Dance!!

Dance!!

Friday, December 8th

6:00 - 8:00 pm

MMS Auditorium

$8 or $5 with a canned food donation

All Students are Invited and Encouraged to Attend!!

Pizza, drinks, and other snacks

 are available for purchase.

Notes about School Dances:

• Dances are for dancing! No games or tag or chase!
• Only MMS Students are permitted to attend.
• Students must be in school on the day of the dance.  
• Students must remain in the Auditorium
• Students must arrive by 6:30 pm and may not leave early unless this is arranged prior to the dance.

Legally Blonde Auditions!!

On Thursday, Dec. 7th at 3pm there will be an informational meeting for students interested in Legally Blonde, cast or crew.  At the High School.  Memorial students should take the bus from Memorial to the High School.  We will be going over audition, rehearsal and production information. 

First timers are extremely welcome!  No experience necessary. Particularly looking for students with athletic ability as well as experience in gymnastics, cheerleading, dance, band and singing.  

Holiday Music Concerts!!

The Winter Band Concert is on Thursday, December 14th at 7 pm and will feature our Jazz Band, 6th Grade Band, and Concert Band.  Jazz Band will be playing 'Groovin' Hard', which is a hard swinging shuffle made very popular by legendary drummer Buddy Rich.  6th Grade Band, who have only been playing their instruments for 3 months, will be playing numerous short selections ranging from 'Hot Cross Buns' and 'London Bridge' to holiday favorites like 'Up On a Housetop' and 'Jingle Bells'.  The Concert Band will be performing a selection titled 'Windsor Overture' as well as a lively medley of traditional Hanukkah music in the piece 'A Celebration of Hanukkah.'

The Winter Chorus Concert is on Tuesday, December 19th at 7 pm and will feature our 6th Grade Chorus and Concert Choir.  Our 6th graders will be singing 'Snowflake Carol' which is a lovely variation on 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' as well as an upbeat, waltz-like composition titled 'Colors of Winter'.  The Concert Choir will open their portion of the concert with 'Winter Pathetique', a beautiful setting of text to one of Beethoven's most popular piano sonatas.  'All I Want for Christmas Is You' will be their second and final selection, featuring a talented soloist at the very beginning.  The concert will conclude with an annual tradition of a 'Winter Wonderland' sing-along with both choirs and the audience.

Both concerts are free admission and open to the public!

Please join us and bring family, friends, and neighbors!

2018 In Town Basketball

**2018 INTOWN BASKETBALL SEASON IS HERE**

EVALUATIONS WILL BE HELD SATURDAY 12/16 AT THE JACOBS ELEMENTARY 

GYMNASIUM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE:

Junior Girls (3rd-5th Grade): 8:00 A.M.- 8:45 A.M. 

Junior Boys (3rd-5th Grade): 8:45 A.M.- 9:30 A.M. 

Senior Girls (6th-8th Grade): 9:30 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. 

Senior Boys (6th-8th Grade): 10:15 A.M.- 11:00 A.M. 

*Evaluations are used to divide players into equal and fair teams*

Register @ www.hullbasketball.com prior to evaluations or you may not be placed on a team for this season. All registered children will be placed onto a team. Players/Parents will be notified of team placement before the new year. Season scheduled to run the weekend of January 6th and through mid-March. Payment is due after the holidays (or online at time of registration if preferred). Additional details to follow.

1st/2nd Grade Saturday Morning Clinic: Details about the program will be forthcoming, however for now please note that it will operate +/- within the same time period as above, early January thru mid-March. Stay tuned for more details.

Contact hullpirateyouthbasketball@gmail.com with any questions or concerns

Hull Little League - Annual Meeting

HULL LITTLE LEAGUE ANNUAL MEETING

Hull Little League will hold their annual meeting for the upcoming 2018 baseball season Wednesday, December 13, from 7:30 - 9:00 P.M. in the large group room at Memorial Middle School. Any adult interested in serving on the Board of Directors or assisting with the 2018 season is welcome to attend. If you are interested in serving on the board, you must notify the league in writing at hulllittleleague@gmail.com for consideration. Please email hulllittleleague@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. Our website can be found at hulllittleleague.org

Blood Drive

The National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive in the HHS Gym on Wednesday, December 20th from 10:00-3:00.  

The drive is open to students (16+) and the public.  

Donors may sign up at

 http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood 

(search by zip code and date).  

The Red Cross gives back to our students in the form of a scholarship, so the more people who donate, the bigger the scholarship will be for one of our students!

Screenagers - An invitation to Parents, Students and the Community.

Park and Rec's CINDERELLA

HULL PARK AND RECREATION

CHILDREN’S THEATRE PROGRAM

Presenting

CINDERELLA

Friday, November 17, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 18, 2017, at 2:00 p.m.

At Hull High School Auditorium

Tickets at the door:  $10/adult, $5/children 3-12

Grade 8 Dance Committee Meeting

The Grade 8 Dance Committee will meet on Wednesday, November 15th at 7:00 pm in the Memorial Middle School Auditorium!!  All Grade 8 parents/guardians are encouraged to attend.  

Read The Student Newspaper, The Memorial Monthly!!

Click on the link below to read the student newspaper:

The Memorial Monthly

Report Cards and Conferences

November 9, 2017

Dear Parent/ Guardians:

Students have completed the first quarter of the 2017-2018 school year and report cards are now posted to Aspen!  Questions about your child's performance are best answered by his or her subject area teacher.  Contact information for the faculty can be found on our school website:

http://www.town.hull.ma.us/Public_Documents/HullMA_memClass/homepage

Any questions about Aspen (https://ma-hull.myfollett.com) or issues with usernames or passwords can be resolved by calling the front office at 781-925-2040.

Ms. Bothwell Ext. 1103 kbothwell@town.hull.ma.us

Ms. Casey Ext. 1101 dcasey@town.hull.ma.us

Mr. Hrivnak Ext. 1102 ahrivnak@town.hull.ma.us

The end of the first quarter is an important benchmark for students.  I strongly encourage every parent/guardian to meet with their child’s teacher(s) during Parent-Teacher Conferences.   All conferences will be held on Thursday, November 16 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.  Grade 6 and 7 parents/guardians will meet with the entire team. Grade 8 parents/guardians can make appointments with up to 2 teachers. Any grade 8 parent/guardian that would like to meet with more than two teachers should call the school on the day of conferences to see if additional appointments are available.

Parents can make appointments for conferences by accessing the following website:

            https://mms.schoolappointments.com

Parents with an account from previous years can login on the home page and book conference times with your child’s teachers, add students to your account, and view pending appointments. If you are new to the Memorial Middle School Appointments site, you can create an account and proceed with booking.  Video tutorials and a parent instruction guide are available via the Help tab at the top of the page.  Any questions about this website can be directed to the Assistant Principal, Kim Bothwell. 

During Parent-Teacher Conferences, the National Junior Honor Society will host a bake sale.  All money raised will be used to support student activities at Memorial Middle School and reduce the cost of field trips and other activities.  Please support our students and purchase some tasty treats!  NJHS students will also serve as time keepers during conferences and will knock on classroom doors to remind teacher and parent when a conference should end. 

Finally, Thursday, November 16^th is a 60 minute early release day due to conferences.  Students will be dismissed at 1:45.  Lunch will be served. 

Thank you for efforts working with the faculty, staff, and administration of Memorial Middle School to provide the best possible education for the children of Hull!  As always, it is a pleasure working and learning with your children.

Sincerely,

Tony Hrivnak
Principal

No School Announcement!!

A few notes for this week:

• There is no school on Monday, November 6th due to Professional Development.
• Report Cards will by posted by Thursday, November 9th.
• There is no school on Friday, November 10th Due to Veteran's Day.  

Diary of Anne Frank.

The students of Hull High School Theatre Arts are extremely excited for our fall play, The Diary of Anne Frank.  Since the start of school in September students have been learning lines, practicing their blocking, building and painting scenery, collecting props and running lighting and sound effects in preparation for this show.  

In light of the recent events in our country with neo-Nazi's and white supremacist  groups, the students have connected deeply with the story and message of this show and it has become very important to them to spread a message of hope inspired by Anne Frank's unwavering faith in humanity.

Won't you please come and show your support?  I guarantee you a moving and inspiring experience.

Friday Nov. 3 at 7:30pm - a brief reception follows in the cafeteria
Saturday Nov. 4 at 2pm and 7:30pm

Discounted tickets are available in advance & online only: https://tinyurl.com/HHSTATix-18

We look forward to seeing you!

Jim Sullivan
Director of Theatre Arts
Hull High School
180 Main St. Hull, MA 02045
781-925-8001 x 1119

HHSTA Presents "The Diary of Anne Frank"  Nov. 3 & 4, 2017
By Frances Goodrich & Albert Hackett
Newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman

This production is licensed through Dramatists Play Service Inc.

Grade 6 Trip to the Museum of Science

Grade 6 students enjoyed their overnight trip to the Museum of Science last Thursday and Friday.  A special thanks to our PTO for their $600 donation to reduce the cost of the trip by $10 for each students.  Thank you!!

Hull Public Schools would like to hear from you!!

Picture Retakes!!

Picture Retakes are on Monday, October 23rd during first period.  Students that did not like their picture must return their original pictures to have a retake. Any student that was absent on the original picture day can also have their picture taken on Monday.  Picture forms were distributed to students on Friday.  If students don't have a form, then can still have their photo taken and can order photo's online or by phone directly from the company, Hockmeyer. 

Photo Order Form

My School Bucks!!

HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR STUDENT'S MEALS BALANCE TODAY?

                                                          My $chool Buck$

Keep your student’s meals account balance current by setting up on-line alerts when their account reaches $10.00 or below.  You do not need to pay on-line to receive the alerts. 

It’s very easy – go to www.myschoolbucks.com to create your account.  Follow the prompts and be sure to add each student individually.  Choose to receive notifications by text message and/or email.  If the student’s birth date doesn’t work and you do not have access to ASPEN, call Patty Gardiner to get your students ID number. If you do choose to pay on-line, there are a few options – set up auto pay for a specific amount or pay on-line when you receive the alert. 

If you would rather not pay on-line, when you receive the low balance notification, send in cash or a check (payable to Hull Public Schools) with your student and they can pay the cashier in the cafeteria. 

If you think that your family may be eligible for free or reduced priced meals, please fill out the meals application and send it into school with your student.  A copy of the application can be printed from the Hull Public Schools website or you can pick up a copy in any school office. You will receive a letter from the school regarding the decision within a week of submission.  If you don’t receive this letter, do not assume you are approved; contact your student’s school.  

If you have additional questions you may contact Patty Gardiner at HPS Administration, 781-925-4400  X1112.

Pirate Youth Basketball Tryouts

PIRATE YOUTH BASKETBALL TRAVEL TRYOUTS

All tryouts will be held at the Jacobs Elementary School. Please try to arrive early. The season runs from December - March, with practices starting in November and a warm-up tournament near Thanksgiving. Travel is a competitive program that requires players to tryout; in grades where there is more than enough for a travel team, there may be player cuts made. Please discuss this with your son/daughter before they tryout. Travel also requires a commitment of one to two practices during the week and one to two games on weekends. Please note that the registration fee for travel varies per grade, ranging from approximately $160 to $250, and may also require a uniform purchase. Payment will not be due until after the tryouts when teams are formed, and before the season starts. Players placed on a travel team will receive a payment link after the tryouts. However, your child must be registered at www.hullbasketball.com to tryout. If you have any questions or concerns please email hullpirateyouthbasketball@gmail.com.

Tryout schedule:

4th Girls:    Monday 10/30,  6:30-7:30 P.M.

4th Boys:    Monday 10/30,  6:30-7:30 P.M.

5th Girls:    Monday 10/30,  7:30-8:30 P.M. 

5th Boys:    Thursday 11/2,  6-7 P.M. 

6th Girls:    Thursday 10/26,  7:30-8:30 P.M. 

6th Boys:    Thursday 11/2,  7-8.PM. 

7th Girls:    Friday 10/27,  5:30-6:30 P.M.

7th Boys:    Thursday 10/26,  6:30-7:30 P.M. 

8th Girls:    Friday 10/27,  7:30-8:30 P.M. 

8th Boys:    Friday 10/27,  6:30-7:30 P.M. 

HULL PIRATE YOUTH BASKETBALL ANNUAL MEETING

Hull Pirate Youth Basketball will hold their annual meeting for the upcoming year Monday, October 23rd at 7:30PM in the lower floor large group room at Memorial Middle School. Any adult interested in coaching, serving on the board, or assisting with the 2017/2018 season is welcome to attend. If you are interested in coaching or serving on the board, you must notify the league in writing at hullpirateyouthbasketball@gmail.com prior to this meeting. If you have any questions or concerns, please email hullpirateyouthbasketball@gmail.com.

PSAT Administration

On Tuesday, October 24th, our 8th grade students will take part in the PSAT 8/9. Designed specifically for students in grades 8 and 9, the PSAT assess the same knowledge and skills as the SAT, including:
*A strong focus on the knowledge and skills most important for college and career readiness
*An emphasis on the meaning of words in context and how word choice affects meaning and tone
*A focus on problem solving, data analysis, algebra, and advanced math concepts

PSAT 8/9 scores are available online about two months after test day. Student score reports provide students with personalized feedback that will help them understand their strengths and where they need more work. To learn more, visit http://cb.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/ready-starts-here/?ep_mid=11412728&ep_rid=303269148

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Grade 8 Dance Committee

The first Grade 8 Dance Committee meeting will be next Wednesday, October 18 at 7:00 pm in the MMS Auditorium.  Come help plan this end of middle school activity.  If you would like to help but cannot make the meeting, send your email to me (ahrivnak@town.hull.ma.us) and we will add your name to future email announcements.  We will need one or two people to act as the Chair of the committee.

Come prepared with ideas so that we can develop the Theme for the dance!!

Flu Vaccine at MMS

October 6, 2017

Dear Parents/Guardian:

In collaboration with the Hull Board of Health, the influenza vaccine is available to the students/staff/siblings/parents at Memorial Middle School.  Please note that only the injection form of the vaccine is available.

If you are interested in having your child receive the vaccine at school, please complete the consent form and the insurance information and return it to the nurse’s office with your child.  If you, or your other children want to receive the vaccination, please complete the form and contact the nurse for arrangements to receive it (781-925-2040 ext 1106 or sstriglio@town.hull.ma.us)

The Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) for the injection influenza vaccine can be found by clicking on the following link:

Vaccine Information

 Please do not hesitate to call or email with any questions or concerns.

Sharon M. Striglio R.N.
Memorial Middle School Nurse

Read the Student Newspaper, The Memorial Monthly!!

The student newspaper, The Memorial Monthly, has returned!! Click on the link below to  read the work of our student reporters!!

The Memorial Monthly

School Pictures were sent home today!!

School pictures were sent home today with students!  Please be sure to check backpacks so that they are not misplaced.  

For those that missed picture day or for those that are not happy with the current picture, retakes will be on Monday, October 23rd.  

Student Council Election Results!!

Today, Memorial Middle School held its elections for student council!  All students that ran for positions on student council are to be congratulated for their willingness to stand in front of their peers and ask for their vote.  Public speaking is extraordinarily difficult and is a testament to their character.   This is an election and not everyone can win.  However, all students that completed an application for a position but did not get elected are invited to be members-at-large and to participate in all of our activities and meetings!

Our first meeting of the year is after school on Monday, September 25, 2017 in the Grade 8 Large Group Room.

Here are the results:

Grade 8 Class President:  Gianna Quatromoni

Grade 8 Class Vice-President:  Ava Brown

Grade 8 Secretary:  Elizabeth Luggelle

Grade 8 Historian: Stella Gianadda

The Grade 8 Class Representative is: Erica McGowan

The Grade 7 Class Representatives are:

Patrick Dwyer
Madison Grier

Matthew Sullivan

The Grade 6 Class Representatives are:

Holly Haeck

Ruby Schultz

Kenza Wahman

Sean Walsh

Substitute teachers needed!!

Memorial Middle School is in need of substitute teachers. The role of a substitute teacher is not only an extremely important service to our school but also a great way to get involved in the school community. Please email (dbennett@town.hull.ma.us) or call (781-925-4400 ext. 1114) Deborah Bennett in the Central Office if interested. 

Hull PTO's Thanksgiving Pie Sale

                                                               Thanksgiving Pie Sale!!

The Hull PTO is selling pies just in time for Thanksgiving. Sales will run October 2^nd through October 16^th; forms will be sent home with elementary and middle school students, and high school students may print forms offline. Pies come in 10 varieties and are $17.00 each. Checks should be made out to Hull PTO when orders are placed. Visit www.mcmfundraising.com for forms, descriptions, and photos.

Information Session: South Shore Vocational School

Early Release on Monday, September 18th at 12:30 pm.

Monday, September 18th is an Early Release Day. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 pm. Lunch will be served. The late bus does not operate on Early Release days.