MMS Update 9-30-24

Remember to be safe over winter break. You can always read a good book, practice your skills with IXL and Zearn or maybe even take a trip to the library. Milwood Magnet School and KPS will reopen for students on Monday, January 6, 2025.

• Students must be in the 50th percentile in NWEA Math and Reading.
• Students must pass their core classes (Math, ELA, Science and Social Studies)
• Students must be at a 90% or higher attendance rate.

Students not meeting these goals may have to attend summer school or be retained in their current grade for the following school year.

• Students have 4 minutes to transition from one class to another. They must be on time for each of their classes. They should be in their seats ready to learn when the bell rings.

MMS Non-negotiables

• 1. No Cell phones/headphones/earbuds/ Air pods

  2. No Hats or Hoods on heads

  3. No Backpacks/winter coats

  4. No sunglasses/bandanas

  5. No Food/drinks (other than water in clear water bottles) in classrooms

• Parents, remember to use PowerSchool to monitor your child's grades and attendance. It is important for all students to arrive to school and class on time every day.

Be Proactive and Safe!

• If you or your child becomes aware of a situation that may create a problem at school, please contact an administrator at the school (269-337-0670). We want to be proactive and maintain the best possible learning environment for our students.

Academic Achievement, Safety and Order are Milwood Magnet School Priorities!

A special thank you to all of the trailblazer families who donated hot cocoa this week.

~The Trailblazer Team~

The City of Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation will once again be offering the Middle School Archery League. Instruction will be given to students upon arrival. This is open to SIXTH—EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS. All equipment is provided. League takes place at Brooks Archery, 2834 Portage St. PICK UP YOUR ARCHER AT BROOKS ARCHERY. REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 6TH! The program cost is $35.

• Compete on MONDAYS. Kzoo Parks vans will transport to Brooks Archery. Please pick up at 5pm.

• THERE IS A MAX REGISTRATION OF 12 KIDS. You can add your student to the waitlist, and we will try to find another school for your student to shoot with.

• January 6th – February 17th REGISTRATION OPENS

• January 17th - REGISTRATION CLOSES at 5pm on

• ONLINE REGISTRATION - www.kzooparks.org/archery

• Parks & Recreation office. Mayors Riverfront Park 251 Mills St.

• OFFICE HOURS 8AM-4PM (MONDAY-THURSDAY) FRIDAY BY APPOINTMENT.

• Week of Monday January 20th - Team competition. They will shoot on their day and time for five weeks.

• Week of February 24-27th - Individual tournament

• Your archer will compete on one of the days that week, either at noon, 3 :15 pm, or 5:30 pm.

• Their day and time depend on their scores over 5 weeks.

• More info about the Individual Tournament will come home either Week 3 or 4.

For questions, please email aertsp@kalamazoocity.org

El Departamento de Parques y Recreación de la Ciudad de Kalamazoo ofrecerá nuevamente la Liga de Tiro con Arco para Escuelas Medias. Se les dará instrucción a los estudiantes a su llegada. Esta liga está abierta para ESTUDIANTES DE SEXTO A OCTAVO GRADO . Se proporciona todo el equipo. La liga se lleva a cabo en Brooks Archery, 2834 Portage St. RECOGE TU ARQUERO EN BROOKS ARCHERY. ¡LAS INSCRIPCIONES SE ABRE EL 6 DE ENERO ! El costo del programa es de $35.

• Compite los LUNES . Las camionetas de Kzoo Parks lo trasladarán a Brooks Archery. Recójalo a las 5:00 p. m.

• HAY UN MÁXIMO DE INSCRIPCIÓN DE 12 NIÑOS . Puede agregar a su estudiante a la lista de espera e intentaremos encontrar otra escuela para que su estudiante pueda participar en las sesiones de fotos.

• de enero – 17 de febrero ABIERTA LA INSCRIPCIÓN

• de enero - LAS INSCRIPCIONES CIERRAN a las 5:00 p. m. el

• REGISTRO EN LÍNEA - www.kzooparks.org/tiro con arco

• Oficina de Parques y Recreación. Mayors Riverfront Park 251 Mills St.

• HORARIO DE OFICINA 8AM - 4PM (LUNES A JUEVES) VIERNES CON CITA PREVIA.

• Semana del lunes 20 de enero - Competición por equipos. Dispararán en su día y horario durante cinco semanas.

• Semana del 24 al 27 de febrero - Torneo individual

• Su arquero competirá uno de los días de esa semana, ya sea al mediodía, a las 3:15 p. m. o a las 5:30 p. m.

• Su día y hora dependen de sus puntuaciones durante 5 semanas.

• Recibirás más información sobre el Torneo Individual en la Semana 3 o 4.

Si tiene preguntas, por favor Envíe un correo electrónico a aertsp@kalamazoocity.org

ستقدم إدارة المتنزهات والترفيه في مدينة كالامازو مرة أخرى دوري الرماية للمدارس المتوسطة. سيتم إعطاء التعليمات للطلاب عند وصولهم. هذا مفتوح لطلاب الصف السادس إلى الثامن . يتم توفير جميع المعدات. يقام الدوري في Brooks Archery، 2834 Portage St. احصل على القوس الخاص بك في BROOKS ARCHERY. يبدأ التسجيل في 6 يناير ! تكلفة البرنامج 35 دولارًا.

• تنافس يوم الاثنين . سيتم نقل شاحنات Kzoo Parks إلى Brooks Archery. يرجى الاستلام في الساعة 5 مساءً.

• الحد الأقصى للتسجيل هو 12 طفلًا . يمكنك إضافة طفلك إلى قائمة الانتظار، وسنحاول العثور على مدرسة أخرى ليتمكن طفلك من التصوير معها.

• 6 يناير – 17 فبراير فتح باب التسجيل

• 17 يناير - يغلق التسجيل في الساعة 5 مساءً يوم

• التسجيل عبر الإنترنت - www.kzooparks.org/الرماية

• مكتب المتنزهات والترفيه. حديقة عمدة ريفرفرونت، 251 شارع ميلز.

• ساعات العمل من 8 صباحًا إلى 4 مساءً (من الاثنين إلى الخميس) الجمعة بالتعيين.

• اسبوع الاثنين 20 يناير - مسابقة جماعية، حيث سيطلقون النار في اليوم والوقت المخصص لهم لمدة خمسة أسابيع.

• اسبوع 24-27 فبراير - بطولة فردية

• سيتنافس راميك في أحد أيام ذلك الأسبوع، إما في الظهيرة، أو الساعة 3:15 مساءً، أو الساعة 5:30 مساءً.

• يعتمد يومهم ووقتهم على درجاتهم على مدار 5 أسابيع.

• سيتم الإعلان عن المزيد من المعلومات حول البطولة الفردية إما في الأسبوع الثالث أو الرابع.

The MMS 6th graders saw performances by the high school choir, orchestra, and band. It was an excellent opportunity for them to see KPS’s homegrown student talent and introduce them to Loy Norrix High School and the music programs available to them!

The MMS 7th grade "B" Team brought home the trophy!

CONGRATULATONS!

Our Social Skills Group promotes self awareness, self management, social awareness, relationship building, and responsible decision making, which are the core competencies of Social and Emotional Learning.

As I wrap up my final days with KPS, I want to thank you all for helping me grow over the past 6 years. I'm proud to say I will always be a Lancer. None of my accomplishments would have been possible without coming through Milwood's doors first. ~K. Mohammed~

District Beliefs, Expectations & Responsibilities

The Kalamazoo Public School District believes that all students can learn when provided with appropriate instruction and an environment that is safe and orderly. To create such an educational setting requires a comprehensive program of instruction, written and consistently enforced standards of discipline, and the cooperative efforts of students, parents/guardians, school staff and the community. In order to develop and maintain a positive educational setting, discipline standards should balance the need for consistency and uniformity with the need for discretionary authority, and should offer alternatives. The Kalamazoo Public Schools’ Student Code of Conduct is based on the following beliefs:

1. Discipline is a natural element of educational and personal development.

2. Positive behaviors are encouraged through appropriate reinforcement and/or corrective measures.

3. The rights and welfare of the individual as well as the entire school population will be protected. 4. The Student Code of Conduct should lead to a clear understanding of behavioral expectations and consequences for unacceptable behavior.

5. The school will strive to achieve a balance between the rights of students and the need for order and safety for the entire school population.

Mission of Milwood Magnet School

Milwood Magnet School will engage all students in rigorous learning experiences that promote academic excellence, while fostering a positive inclusive environment that demonstrates our school’s core values: preparation, respect, integrity, determination, and effort.

Vision of Milwood Magnet School

At Milwood Magnet School, our vision is to educate and empower the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally, so they have the skills to be a positive influence in our community.

Principal, William Hawkins - Hawkinswm@kalamazoopublicschools.net

Assistant Principal, Aaron Sauter –Sauteram@kalamazoopublicschools.net

Counselor, Joshua Kruger - Krugerja@kalamazoopublicschools.net

Counselor, Rashonda Wiggins - Wigginsrl@kalamazoopublicschools.net