MCMS 7th Grade Newsletter 24-25

We are so excited to see our students on Tuesday, August 13th! This newsletter is full of important information so please be sure to read it all the way through! See you all SOON!

It is our pleasure to welcome you to Mustang Central Middle School! We are excited for you to help us continue a legacy of excellence in our school’s sixth year!

Our MCMS mission is to ensure high levels of learning for all. In core subject areas and all across our electives, our students will engage in meaningful and rigorous classroom activities that prepare them for high school and beyond! The MCMS staff of amazing educators is committed to providing a quality learning experience for each and every student.

Some important information that will be helpful for you as we begin the school year is included with this message. There have been some changes to the cell phone and personal device policy this school year. Please be sure to read through all information.

Let's have a great year!

Please make arrangements for your student to attend our 7th Grade Orientation on Monday, August 5th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Students with the last name A - M will be dropped off and picked up at the north (front) entrance.

Students with the last name N - Z will be dropped off and picked up at the south (rear/bus loading) entrance.

*See map below for reference*

Our 8th grade WEB Leaders are excited to meet our newest Central Broncos that morning! We hope your student can make it!

Where to park and enter: South Entrance (back of school)

Parent Information Meeting with Mrs. Stacey - MCMS Band Room

1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30

What To Bring:

- CURRENT Proof of Residency

• Acceptable proofs include: CURRENT (within 30 days) gas, water, electric bills, warranty deed statement, ad-valorem tax statement, mortgage statement, rental agreements, or construction contract. (non-utility bills such as cable, phone and internet bills will not be accepted)
• Acceptable proofs will need to be in the custodial parent/legal guardian's name.

- $20 Student Fee

- Immunization Record (7th Grade)

- All obligations must be reconciled to receive schedule.

As every parent knows, our elementary and intermediate schools typically have school-wide fundraisers to provide funds for numerous school needs. These needs include materials and equipment used for classroom activities, consumable materials for the classrooms, technology needs, student rewards, and more. Over the years, middle school administration has received many comments from parents who were tired of these and would prefer to simply contribute the money they would spend themselves on the fundraiser.

As a result, school-wide fundraisers at the middle school level have been replaced with a student fee. We are asking parents to pay a $20 student fee for the 2024-2025 school year.

Starting AUGUST 1st, this fee can be paid at schedule pick up or online by using the following link:

https://ok-mustang.intouchreceipting.com/

Our hope is that it simplifies your life by eliminating the school-wide fundraisers and the fees that have typically been associated with some classes.

NOTE: If your child is involved in extracurricular activities such as athletics, band, vocal, etc., there will still be some program-specific fundraisers your child may be asked to participate in order to raise funds specifically for that program.

The first day of school is Tuesday, August 13th! Classes begin at 8:40 a.m. and release time is 3:35 p.m. Doors to school open at 8:10 a.m. All car riders will need to be dropped off on the north side of campus in the car rider line - please be sure to drop your students off at the curb to ensure an expedited and safe drop-off. Drop off is not permitted in the parking lot or sides of the building.

Mustang Public Schools currently provides transportation by bus from surrounding neighborhoods with the exception of the Mustang Park neighborhood. Students needing to walk to school from the Mustang Park neighborhood must use the sidewalk and crosswalk on the east side of campus. Please reach out to MCMS if you have any questions.

Missing school adds up! Our goal is for all MCMS students to achieve 95% attendance or higher in the 24-25 school year!

Our 24-25 supply lists are linked below! One thing to note: Airpods and other Bluetooth earbuds are not allowed. As listed on the supply list, students will need a set of earbuds with the standard connector that will connect to their Chromebook's headphone jack.

Also, we implement a binder organization system for students at MCMS! Please see the following short video explaining how 8th graders will set up their binder this year!

At MCMS we use a binder system to help students stay organized throughout the year. Binders will regularly be checked through the advisory class and each subject area has selected the supplies that will be essential to success in their classes this year! You can watch the short video below to preview some of the 7th grade supplies and an example of how to set up your binder!

Students will be checked out a personal chromebook during the first week of school. It is the student's responsibility to bring their chromebook to school charged and in good condition each day! Please help them create good chromebook habits at home!

Technology can be a wonderful resource in education. However, the use of cell phones and other personal technology devices (PTDs) are incredibly distracting to the learning environment. At MCMS, we have the following policy to ensure the least amount of distraction to our students' learning experiences.

Mustang Central Middle School Personal Technology Device (PTD) Policy

All cell phone/PTD practices at MCMS will follow Mustang Public School district policy #2140. PTDs include but are not limited to laptops, computers, tablets, cellular phones, smart phones, smart watches, earpods/airpods, or headphones. Portable speakers are specifically prohibited at all times.

Cell Phones/PTDs are allowed

• Before school in the gym and the cafeteria until 8:35 a.m.

• After final bell at 3:35 p.m. in the gym and car rider line.

Cell Phones/PTDs are NOT allowed between 8:35 a.m. and 3:35 p.m. (must be off and inside backpack):

• In the classroom, between classes and in the bathrooms.

• To be used to photograph or record another student or staff member (includes buses).

• In the hallways.

• After leaving the gym or cafeteria before school.

• During a school assembly.

• In any manner that causes a disruption to the school day for any student or staff member.

• To access inappropriate material while on school property.

• To be used to bully, harass, threaten, intimidate, or otherwise tease another student.

• In a hand or pocket during above stated restricted times or areas.

Standard consequences of violation of school cell phone/PTD policy/contract (actual consequences may vary due to severity of the violation):

1st violation: Cell phone/PTD will be kept in the office and picked up by the student at the end of the day

2nd violation: Cell phone/PTD will be kept in the office and picked up by the student at the end of the day

3rd violation: Cell phone/PTD will be kept in office until a parent/guardian picks it up in the office

4th violation: Cell phone/PTD will be kept in office until a parent/guardian picks it up in the office and meet with administrators to discuss further actions.

*These consequences apply to the incidents per student and not incidents per PTD.

*The school and its employees are in no way responsible for any theft or damage of cell phones/PTDs while on school grounds. The school is not obligated to investigate the loss or damage of any cell phone/PTD.

If you need to get in contact with your child, please contact the MCMS office at 405-256-5275.

Students are expected to follow the district dress code policy found on our MPS Website and linked here!

Please take a few moments to review the MPS bus conduct expectations for students! Thank you!

Students are not allowed to bring outside food and drinks into the classroom with the exception of a spill proof water bottle or drink that can be closed tightly with a lid and stored in their backpack. Fountain drinks, coffee, energy drinks, can sodas, smoothies, etc. will need to be thrown away before going to class.

Doordash, Postmates, or any other food delivery services are not permitted to drop off food for students. Parents are allowed to personally drop off lunch for their student in the main office but deliveries will not be accepted. Parents should drop off food only for their student. Thank you for your help!

Open House is scheduled for Monday, August 19th from 5 - 6:30 pm! More Information to come!

We are hoping to partner with parents to provide an amazing 24-25 school year experience for our students! If you would be interested in helping in some capacity throughout the year, please fill out this google form! Thank you!

We are truly looking forward to a fantastic year at MCMS and we are so glad you will be a part of it!

MCMS Administrative Team,

Principal - Lisa Stacey

8th Grade Principal - Lauren Hunt

7th Grade Principal - Matt Mitchell

8th Grade Counselor - Amy Cozens

7th Grade Counselor - Karmen Wilson