Massabesic Middle School

January 22, 2025

Dear MMS Families,

Happy New Year! As we wrap up the first semester, we want to express our gratitude for your continued support and involvement in our school community.

In this month's newsletter, you'll find important updates and reminders, including our upcoming school dance next week. We hope everyone can attend and celebrate winter in tropical style. The second semester begins on Monday, the 27th, which means new Allied Arts courses for students. Semester 1 Report Cards will be available to parents in ParentVUE on the 31st.

The MMS Winter 2 Sports season begins on February 10th and includes swim team, wrestling, indoor track, unified basketball (all grades 6-8) and volleyball and competition cheer (grades 7 and 8). Registration is open on ParentVUE. See the informational flyer below for more information.

Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education. Wishing you a wonderful January!

Sincerely,

Kelly Grantham, Principal

Amy Troiano, Assistant Principal

January 24: End of Semester 1

January 30: MMS Luau Dance (see details below)

January 31: Semester 1 Report Cards posted to ParentVUE

February 3: Winter 2 Sports Informational Meeting (see flyer below)

February 4: MIYHS Survey to Grades 7 and 8

February 10: First Day of Winter 2 Sports

February 12: Early Release Day

🌺 Aloha, Everyone!

Get ready to celebrate winter and have a blast at the MMS Luau Dance!
Join us for an afternoon of tropical fun, music, and dancing!

🗓️ Date: January 30

⏰ Time: After school

💰 Cost: $5

Students may be picked up at 4:00 or take the activity bus home. We encourage rides and carpools, as activity bus space is limited. Please ensure your student knows their activity bus number and stop in advance. You can find that information on the RSU 57 Transportation site.

Wear your best Hawaiian shirt, grass skirt, or anything with that tropical flair!

🎟️ Tickets will be available for sale in homerooms starting on the 27th.

Don't miss the fun!

MMS Student Council, in partnership with our School Counseling Office, is hosting a week long celebration of friendship and kindness during the week of Valentine's Day (10th- 14th). During that week, students can bring in money to buy 2- lollipops for $1 to send to their friends for "Pal-entine's Week." More information to come at our February Mustang Monday meeting.

December's Spirit Week was an absolute blast! From creative hallway decorations to fun dress up days, the school was full of energy and excitement. A huge congratulations to Team Katahdin for winning the Best Hallway award with their impressive and creative decorations. In the photo to the left you can see the fireplace that Team Katahdin decided to keep for the winter—their students have made a sweet tradition of having their breakfast by the "fireplace" each morning!

Shout out to Team Sebago for taking home the title of Best Spirit Week Dress up! We wrapped up the week with an exciting performance by the school band playing "We Will Rock You," setting the tone for the highly anticipated staff vs. student dodgeball game. It was a fun showdown with teachers dressed up in inflatable costumes. Winter Spirit Week was unforgettable. Go Mustangs!

Seventh grade health students recently completed an exciting project where they explored the human body by researching one of its major systems. Each student focused on an organ system of their choosing.

Over several class sessions, students conducted research, built models, and prepared presentations to share what they had learned. Their presentations covered the structure, function, and importance of their assigned system, and each student used creative visual aids and interactive elements to engage their classmates.

The project and presentation encouraged collaboration as they asked questions and shared knowledge with one another. First semester 7th graders walked away with a deeper appreciation for the wonders of the human body.

Click here to access the RSU 57 Athletics and Activities page to find out about events happening within the district, get out there and show your Mustang Pride!

Please note that middle school students are encouraged to attend high school sporting events, but must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

Do you have the ParentVUE app? Please be sure to download the Parent VUE app or access the site online to view your student's gradebook, assignments, schedule and more. Student gradebooks are updated frequently and we ask that you regularly check your student's account. Please contact our main office for assistance if you have trouble activating or accessing your account.

Be sure to read the MMS Family Handbook

Website: https://middleschool.rsu57.org/
Location: Massabesic Middle School, Old Alfred Road, East Waterboro, ME, USA
Phone: (207) 247-6121