As we approach Thanksgiving, we’d like to remind everyone that our school will be closed for Thanksgiving break starting Wednesday, November 27th, and continuing through the weekend. In the spirit of gratitude, the Mustang Parent Group is hosting a special "Thank the Staff" note-writing event. Students have been taking the time to express their appreciation for the support and kindness they've received from our dedicated staff members. It's been heartwarming to see students personally thanking staff for their hard work, and the sense of gratitude filling the main office has truly captured the essence of the November holiday season. We are so grateful for the community spirit that makes our school such a wonderful place to be!

As we move into the colder months, we want to remind students to regularly check the lost and found for any missing items. Each week, we see a growing collection of sweatshirts, jackets, and other belongings left behind in the main office. After a few weeks, these items are eventually cleared away, so please encourage your child to stop by and claim anything they may have misplaced.

Additionally, we’d like to caution families about students bringing blankets to school. While our building is equipped with a new heating system, we have noted a few blankets in the building. However, blankets can raise hygiene concerns, especially when shared between students. Over the years, we've seen that students often share items like blankets, and this can inadvertently contribute to the spread of germs, particularly during the winter season (not to mention other unwanted critters). We encourage families to consider alternative ways to keep their children comfortable without the use of blankets, to help prevent health issues from spreading among our school community.

A few weeks ago, our 8th grade students kicked off an exciting Entrepreneurial Fair Project, where they are creating holiday-themed, non-edible DIY products to sell as part of a fundraiser. The fair will take place during the school day on December 11 from 8:30-11:30 a.m., and we invite families to join us and support the students' hard work. This project blends lessons from math, business, art, and communication, giving students a hands-on, interdisciplinary experience as they learn to create, market, and sell their products. It’s a great opportunity to see their creativity and entrepreneurial skills in action!

Please confirm with your child that they are staying after school with a staff member. The main office closes by 4pm, and children need a late pass to get on the bus from a staff member. We do not allow children to stay after and ride the late bus if they do not have a reason to be at MMS after the last bell!

Student Council has a meeting after school on Wednesday 11/20.

November is National Novel Writing Month! Any student or adult who wants to have fun writing towards their goal is welcome to join Mrs. Pires in the library after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays this month.

There will be a Club Phenomenon meeting next Thursday 21st during advisory in D219

McCarthy Ski and Snowboard Club:

Sign-ups for the ski and snowboard club are open. We will be going to Pat's Peak on the first 5 Wednesdays in January/February. Use this link to sign up. Our access code is McCarthy2025. There is an early bird discount if you sign up before November 15 and registration closes on December 1. There is a separate bus cost, that information will come out in November . Please contact Dan Scarpati, scarpatid@nashua.edu, with any questions.

https://www.patspeak.com/plan-your-visit/lessons-rentals/learn-to-ski-ride-program/

McCarthy Players - Drama Club

The McCarthy Players rehearse after school and meet near the stage!