MMS Daily Announcement

Memorial Middle School

Daily Announcements

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

1.         The Memorial Middle School/PTO Read-A-Thon is in its 5^th day.  There are five days to go, so keep reading and keep track of all your minutes.  Some of the great prizes you could win are:  books, device chargers, iTunes gift cards, Amazon gift cards, 6-port Bluetooth Smart Device charger and speaker, Patriots Cinema tickets, Echo Dot, Assistant Principal for the Day, and Principal for the Day.  If every student raises $25.00, we will have $5,000.00 for field trips and student activities.

2.         Attention All Grade 8 Students:  The 4^th payment of class dues should be turned in to your first period teacher this Thursday.  The amount due is $30.00.  Checks can be made payable to Memorial Middle School.  Families can also pay online.  Please see the middle school blog for more information.

3.         The Memorial Middle School will be having its first dance of the year on Friday, February 10^th.  The dance will run from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Admission to the dance is $7.00 or $5.00 with a canned good.  This year we have an exciting new DJ!  Don’t  miss out!!

Pirate Pride Winners!!!

Congrats Devonte!

Way to go Lauren!!

Keep up the good work Madison!!!

MMS Daily Announcement

Memorial Middle School

Daily Announcements

Thursday, January 26, 2017

1.         Reminder:  The term ended on Friday, January 20^th.  Report cards will be posted in Aspen by Friday, January 27^th.

2.         MMS has some exciting news!  The Hull PTO/MMS Read-A-Thon starts this Friday, January 27^th.  It will run until Sunday, February 5^th.  Everyone is encouraged to participate.  There is a raffle for a Patriots Cinema gift card for anyone who turns in a Reading Log.  Information about the Read-A-Thon, a list of the great prizes, Reading Logs, and Pledge sheets will be handed out on Thursday, January 26^th.  There is a competition between first period classes for the most total minutes read.  The prize will be a game in the gym and breakfast!  The Book Fair is a great place to pick up wonderful books to read for the Read-A-Thon!

MMS Daily Announcement

Memorial Middle School

Daily Announcements

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

1.         Any student interested in participating in tech and production crew for the Spring Musical is encouraged to attend a meeting Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium.  All areas of interest are welcome:  set, costumes, makeup, lighting, sound, props.

2.         Reminder:  The term ended on Friday, January 20^th.  Report cards will be posted in Aspen by Friday, January 27^th.

Pirate Pride Winner!

Today's Pirate Pride winner is Lily. Great job!!

2017 HULL YOUTH LACROSSE SPRING SEASON REGISTRATIONS

2017 HULL YOUTH LACROSSE SPRING SEASON

REGISTRATIONS

GO TO WWW.HULLLAX.COM TO REGISTER!!

Fee for the 2017 Spring Season is $120.00/player, which shall include each player receiving a pini and shorts that the players keep at the end of the season.

U11 Team = 2^nd, 3^rd & 4^th grade /U13 Team = 5^th & 6^th grade/U15 Team = 7^th & 8^th grade

The Spring Lacrosse Season shall begin in the middle of March and run through the middle of June.

Practices are 2 nights a week with games on Sundays.

Please make sure that the player you are registering either becomes a member (if the player has never registered with US Lacrosse before) or the player renews their membership go to www.uslacrosseleague.org. 

The fee for the year needs to be paid directly to US Lacrosse League.

No player will be allowed on the field without a current US Lacrosse League membership prior to the first game.

Payment can be mailed to HYLAX, PO Box 26, Hull, MA 02045.

Any questions or concerns, please feel free to email Chris Weber, President of HYLAX League at chweberlax@comcast.net.

We are looking forward to a fun 2017 Spring Season.

Thank you,

HYLAX League

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.

G Suite for Education arrives at Memorial Middle School!!

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Memorial Middle School is in the process of incorporating Google's "G Suite" (formerly called Google Apps for Education) into our one-to-one iPad program.  These tools will allow students to collaborate on school projects and will allow students to access their own work on other devices and computers.  In order to use G Suite, the school must obtain permission from parents/guardians of middle school-aged children.  Please click on the link below for more information about G Suite and for the permission slip. 

  G Suite Information and Permission Slip

Paper copies of the permission slip were sent home with students yesterday.  On the permission slip, please indicate whether or not you will allow your child to participate and then sign and return the form by Friday, January 20th.  

Should you have any questions about G Suite, please do not hesitate to contact me or Mr. Kelley. 

Sincerely, 

Tony Hrivnak
Principal

The Book Fair Returns to MMS!! Support the PTO!!

The PTO sponsored Scholastic Book Fair Returns to MMS the week of January 23rd!!  Please encourage excellent reading habits and support the PTO by purchasing books and other items from the Book Fair.  Please click on the links below for more information:

PTO Letter to Parents!!

Schedule

HHS Band Little Caesars Pizza Fundraiser!!

NJHS Ceremony!

Congratulations to the new members of the Memorial Middle School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society!

MMS Daily Announcement

Memorial Middle School

Daily Announcements

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

1.         Robotics will be cancelled today.  We will resume next Tuesday.

2.         Reminder:  The term ends on Friday, January 20^th.  Please make sure all of your assignments are in by then!

MCAS 2.0 Testing Schedule and other Information!!

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This year our students will take part in a new version of state testing simply called MCAS 2.0.   These tests perform two important functions.  First, they provide parents, teachers, and students with valuable feedback on our students' progress.  The results of the exams also provide the community with an additional measure as to the overall performance of the school.  This test will include new types of questions specifically designed for MCAS 2.0 as well as other types of questions similar to those found on previous standardized tests.   Teachers and students are working hard to prepare for this latest round of computer-based exams.  The tests will be administered according to the following schedule:

April 6 & 7: Grade 7 ELA
April 26 & 27: Grade 6 and 8 ELA
May 9 & 10: Grade 8 Math
May 16 & 17 Grade 6 and 7 math
May 22 & 23 Grade 8 Science

Makeup exams for any absences will be administered as soon as possible.  ELA makeup exams must be completed by May 3rd. Math and Science makeup exams must be completed by May 26th.  

There are many resources available on the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's website:  

1. Test Design and Development
1. http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/tdd/
2. Math, ELA , and Science Graphic Organizers and Reference Sheets
1. http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/accessibility/organizers/
3. Digital Knowledge/Computer/iPad skills
1. http://www.doe.mass.edu/odl/planning/CBT.html  or as a pdf:
2. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Souu29JcxicXo4UkI0WnBmaW8/view?usp=sharing
4. Accessibility and Accommodation Guidelines for Special Education
1. http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/accessibility/
5. MCAS Test questions and scoring guides from the last five years
1. http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/student/
6. PARCC Test questions, scoring guides, and other rubrics from the last two years
1. https://prc.parcconline.org/assessments/parcc-released-items?title=&field_subject_tid=&field_grade_level_unlimited_tid=All&field_released_item_type_tid=&field_release_year_value=

All of our current students must pass MCAS 2.0 in high school to graduate and receive a diploma. To best prepare students for this difficult challenge, I firmly believe that student participation on this exam in middle school is essential for success in high school.  Students will be better prepared for the high school exam if they have continuously and successfully prepared for the types of questions and the format used on these tests.  Additionally, teacher will have more information about their students' performance and will better be able to tailor instruction to the needs of the student.

Should you have any questions or concerns about MCAS 2.0, please do not hesitate to contact me or Mr. Kelley.

Sincerely, 

Tony Hrivnak

Principal

Today's Pirate Pride Winner

Max is today's Pirate Pride winner! Congratulations Max!!

MMS Daily Announcement

Memorial Middle School

Daily Announcements

Thursday, January 12, 2017

1.         Reminder to all Grade 8 students:  Baby pictures are due by Friday, January 13^th.  You can email them to Mr. Sullivan’s school email address (bsullivan@town.hull.ma.us) or put a paper copy in his mailbox in the office.

2.         Jazz Band is cancelled for today.

MMS Daily Announcement

Memorial Middle School

Daily Announcements

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

1.         Reminder to all Grade 8 students:  Baby pictures are due by Friday, January 13^th.  You can email them to Mr. Sullivan’s school email address (bsullivan@town.hull.ma.us) or put a paper copy in his mailbox in the office.

Pirate Pride!

Congrats to our Pirate Pride winner today! Awesome job Devin! 

Memorial Monthly: January Edition

Click on the link below to see the Middle School's new Newspaper. This is a new feature made possible by our Enrichment and Intervention period. 

Memorial Monthly: January Edition

MMS Daily Announcements

Memorial Middle School

Daily Announcements

Friday, January 6, 2017

1.         Reminder:  Only students taking a bus should leave their last period class when the bell rings.  Any student getting picked up or walking should wait for walkers to be called.  Any students that are caught violating this will face disciplinary action.  This is for everyone’s safety!

2.         Attention all Grade 8 students:  The Yearbook Club would like all 8^th grade students to bring in baby pictures to go into a section of the Yearbook.  Pictures must be submitted to Mr. Sullivan by Friday, January 13^th.

3.         The Box Top winner this week is Amelia Donovan of the 6^th grade.  Congratulations!

MMS Daily Announcements

Memorial Middle School

Daily Announcements

Thursday, January 5, 2017

1.         Reminder:  Only students taking a bus should leave their last period class when the bell rings.  Any student getting picked up or walking should wait for walkers to be called.  Any students that are caught violating this will face disciplinary action.  This is for everyone’s safety!

2.         Attention all Grade 8 students:  Class dues should be submitted on Friday during first period.  The amount due is $30.00.  Checks can be made payable to Memorial Middle School.  Families can also pay online.

2017 HULL YOUTH LACROSSE SPRING SEASON REGISTRATIONS

2017 HULL YOUTH LACROSSE SPRING SEASON

REGISTRATIONS

GO TO WWW.HULLLAX.COM TO REGISTER!!

Fee for the 2017 Spring Season is $120.00/player, which shall include each player receiving a pini and shorts that the players keep at the end of the season.

U11 Team = 2^nd, 3^rd & 4^th grade /U13 Team = 5^th & 6^th grade/U15 Team = 7^th & 8^th grade

The Spring Lacrosse Season shall begin in the middle of March and run through the middle of June.

Practices are 2 nights a week with games on Sundays.

Please make sure that the player you are registering either becomes a member (if the player has never registered with US Lacrosse before) or the player renews their membership go to www.uslacrosseleague.org. 

The fee for the year needs to be paid directly to US Lacrosse League.

No player will be allowed on the field without a current US Lacrosse League membership prior to the first game.

Payment can be mailed to HYLAX, PO Box 26, Hull, MA 02045.

Any questions or concerns, please feel free to email Chris Weber, President of HYLAX League at chweberlax@comcast.net.

We are looking forward to a fun 2017 Spring Season.

Thank you,
HYLAX League

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.

2017 INTOWN BASKETBALL SEASON

**2017 INTOWN BASKETBALL SEASON IS HERE**

SEASON STARTS THIS SATURDAY 

1/7 AT JACOBS SCHOOL:

We are making teams Wednesday (tomorrow), you will be notified on Thursday the exact weekend times for your child

Junior Girls (3rd-5th Grade): Games will be Saturday at 8AM and 9AM

please note: you will be notified of your specific game time, 8AM or 9AM, on Thursday

Junior Boys (3rd-5th Grade): Games will be Saturday at 8AM and 9AM

please note: you will be notified of your specific game time, 8AM or 9AM, on Thursday

Senior Girls (6th-8th Grade): Games will be Saturday at 10AM and 7PM

please note: you will be notified of your specific game time(s), 10AM or 7PM, on Thursday

Senior Boys (6th-8th Grade): Games will be Saturday at 11AM, 12PM and 1PM

please note: you will be notified of your specific game time(s), 11AM, 12PM or 1PM, on Thursday

PRACTICES START SUNDAY 1/8:

130PM Junior Boys

230PM Senior Girls

330PM Senior Boys (3 Teams)

430PM Senior Boys (2 Teams)

530PM Junior Girls

Full season schedule to follow

Please note: the 1st/2nd Grade Program WILL NOT START 1/7, Details on start date to follow

Register at www.hullbasketball.com

Please contact hullpirateyouthbasketball@gmail.com with any questions or concerns

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.

First Pirate Prides of 2017!

Good job Zach!!!! Keep up the good work!

Great citizenship Matthew!!! Fantastic job on winning Pirate Pride!