Two weeks to go!! This is a quick reminder to our Grade 6 families. The letter below was mailed home several weeks ago. If you have not signed up for an orientation session, please call the front office tomorrow. Students cannot be issued an iPad until they have completed an orientation session.
Dear Grade 6 Students and Parents/Guardians:
Welcome to the 2017 – 2018 school year and to your first year of middle school! Families will receive the "official" back-to-school letter in a few weeks.
Some students (and parents!) may be a bit uneasy about the transition to middle school. To help foster a smooth transition, Assistant Principal Kimberly Bothwell 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.
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. Ms. Bothwell 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.
I look forward to working and learning with you during the next three years. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me!
Sincerely,
Tony Hrivnak
Principal
Welcome to the 2017 – 2018 school year and to your first year of middle school! Families will receive the "official" back-to-school letter in a few weeks.
Some students (and parents!) may be a bit uneasy about the transition to middle school. To help foster a smooth transition, Assistant Principal Kimberly Bothwell 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 17th
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Monday, August 21st
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Wednesday, August 23rd
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Wednesday, 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. Ms. Bothwell 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:
Facebook: facebook.com/mmshull1
Blog: mms-hull.blogspot.com
Twitter: twitter.com/MMShull1
School supply lists can also be found on these websites.
I look forward to working and learning with you during the next three years. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me!
Sincerely,
Tony Hrivnak
Principal
