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MMS Parent Newsletter
September 11, 2022
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
It is also important to note that no parents should line up on the West side of the building to pick up students in the afternoon.
The Mustang Police Department will soon help assist in reinforcing safe drop off and exit procedures for students.
Grades and Stuff
First nine weeks ends Tuesday, October 11th.
Before and after school Academic Recovery is ramping up. If your student is struggling to keep pace or needing extra help, we may be calling to assign them that extra time. If you believe that your student would benefit from this opportunity, feel free to give us a shout!
8th Grade Reality Check
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held Thursday, September 22nd and Tuesday September 27th from 4:30-7:30pm. Teachers will be available for come and go conversations. If you would like a more formal conference with your student's teachers, please reach out to them to set up a good time to meet. We look forward to meeting with you and sharing all of the great things your students are doing!
Winter Sports are Coming
- 7th grade girls basketball tryouts will be September 26th & 27th from 3:35-5:00.
- 8th grade girls tryout will be September 28th & 29th from 3:35-5:00.
- 8th grade boys basketball tryouts will be October 3rd & 4th from 3:35 - 5:00.
- 7th grade boys tryout will be October 5th & 6th from 3:35-5:00.
All tryouts will be held at MMS. More info will be sent out to students in the weeks leading up to tryouts.
Wrestling information will be available soon.
Contact Coach Sawyer for more information. sawyerch@mustangps.org
Fill Out Your Bronco Family Form Today!
Counseling Corner
Counselors will be going into the classrooms for the next few weeks going over the "Individual Career Academic Plan" through the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
What is ICAP?
ICAP is a student-driven, ongoing process that actively engages students, enabling them to:
1. Understand their own interest, strengths, values and learning
styles.
2. Create a vision for their individual future.
3. Develop individual goals.
4. Prepare a personal plan for achieving their vision and their goals.
New Student Meet and Greet will be held on September 28th from 9:15 AM to 9:45 AM in the Teachers Lounge. Donuts and juice will be provided. This is an annual event for all the new students that have joined our family at MMS. Invitations will be sent out to the participating students.
Support Groups will be starting on October 4th. We offer 3 different types, Calm Waters will be held Tuesday, 3rd Hour, Chance for Change will be held on Thursdays 2nd and 3rd Hours, and Journey of Hope will be held on Tuesday, 6th Hour.
Contact the Counseling office at 405-376-7985 for details if you are interested.
From the Media Center
2022-2023 yearbooks are on sale now! The order form is right
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BOOK FAIR -
Get Ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!).
Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from September 22-September 30th in the MMS Media Center.
This year, say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account.
Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases.
If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/mustangmiddle
The countdown to more Bookjoy is on! Catch you at the Fair!
W.I.N. Time
The goal of W.I.N. Time is to give students 30 minutes a day once or twice a week to provide opportunities for intervention or extension in areas of need. Students will either be placed or have the opportunity to choose from classes that have extra help or enrichment activities.
We will be working with students in the coming weeks to help them understand the purpose and the logistics.
STUCO Shirt of the Month
Upcoming Events Hosted by STUCO
Socktober (October 1-31): Bring new socks to be donated to a local homeless shelter. Last year we collected 1,300 pairs, so we hope you'll help us reach our goal of 1,500 this year!
Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Contest: MMS students and staff can submit their masterpieces from October 10-21. The winner will be announced on Monday, October 31st.
Red Ribbon Week (October 24-28): We will use this week to "Celebrate Life" by living drug free. Be on the lookout for our dress-up day themes and other related activities.
Food Drive (November 1-18)
Chromebooks, Chromebooks, Chromebooks
Canvas Help
Using Canvas From Home:
To access Canvas from home, students will need to go to: https://mustangps.instructure.com/login/canvas
When they log on, they will need to select log in with google.
More helpful canvas information is located on our canvas for students and parents link:
https://www.mustangps.org/canvasforstudentsandparents8957.aspx
If you need further assistance, please contact Jennifer Edwards at 256-5236 or edwardsj@mustangps.org
Student Teachers!
- Alex Gabriel will be working with Coach Hightower in Physical Education.
- Dalton Rodman will be working with Mr. Page in 8th Grade U.S. History.
- Kassidy Ruff will be working with our Band and their staff.
- And, we will have three people working with Mrs. Sawyer in the Media Center: Jamie Daniels, Angela Hill and Rebekah Joash.
School Hours
Classes are 8:40 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
The building is open 8:10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day
Please do not drop off your student(s) prior to 8:10am. Students will not be allowed to enter prior to that time regardless of weather conditions, and there is no supervision.
If you are coming to MMS, please come through the Front (West) Doors and check-in at the office.