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Millis Middle School
Weekly Community Newsletter
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Archived MMS Weekly Newsletter
week ending 4/26/24
Principal's Note
Hello Millis Small School Big Family,
Today will be a day that's hard to beat! Millis had the distinct honor of hosting the Five Town Special Olympics today and our entire community came out to support these amazing athletes. The energy was electric and the joy was abundant! Kudos to our Special Education, Facilities, and administrative teams for making this day so special and impactful.
Thank you to Mrs. Molly Saccardo and her wonderful Poetry Club students for their trip to the Senior Center where a few students shared selected poems and haiku activity.
Just before the April break we had our monthly All School Assembly. We talked about the importance of safety and kindness. We've been noticing an uptick in bumping and pushing and comments about other people's bodies- short, tall, big and small. We talked extensively that we all get to impact what sort of community we have here at MMS and that kindness and safety are top priorities for us.
We wanted to recognize a few of our students for their willingness to help out and for their courage to present inspiring women for Women's History Month. Students selected impactful women and presented some highlights during our assembly. It's never easy to present in front of hundreds of people and we were so proud of the great job by: Nate E., Gabby T., Pete A., Lorenzo S., Logan B., Jacob M., Lauren B., Colin A. and Johnny A.
Also, our eighth grade teachers are making arrangements for their completion festivities. Next week's field trip behavior contracts have gone home today- please keep an eye out for those and return with your signature. We are allowing cell phones for our eighth graders, with specific expectations so please connect with your child about those and affirm appropriate use! Our hope is that all students are safe and fully present for all of the experiences this day brings!
Please save the date of Thursday, June 13th for class day, the completion ceremony and dance!
Millis hosted the Five-Town Special Olympics at our school this year!
The Special Olympics was held on campus with a huge welcoming to all the athletes from our student body and staff from CFB, Millis Middle and Millis High Schools. What a huge honor it was for us! We are so proud of all the athletes, they did a such an amazing job. Wow!!
All School Assembly
Kindness Club Presentation
Wilson Copice's Senior Presentation on Community Service
Dillon and Stone being hype men
Mrs. Kale and Mrs. Blessing were recognized for all their love and support they provide to our students each and every day. Thank you to you both!!
Can’t Miss Parent Night Presentation May 2!
Self Help Tour Founder
Kaleb Joseph
As part of our ongoing Millis Public Schools Speaker Series, please join us on Thursday, May 2nd, at 7pm, in the MHS/MMS auditorium, for a special parent presentation by Kaleb Joseph, founder of the Self Help Tour and a Mental Health Advocate. Kaleb has recently been featured by a number of local and regional media outlets for his impactful presentation, and thanks to a generous grant from the KyleCares Foundation, we are proud to bring him to our Millis school community.
A native of Nashua, NH, who attended Cushing Academy, Kaleb Joseph was one of the nation's top basketball point guard recruits. He went on to play college basketball for his dream school, Syracuse University, but the pressure and expectations of college basketball led him down a dark path of anxiety and addiction. During this powerful parent session on May 2nd, Kaleb will interact with parents to show them how to build deeper connections and relationships with their kids. He equips parents with the tools to manage their kids through all the ups and downs of being a young person. He will talk about the importance of leaning into vulnerability to really strengthen relationships with their children. This will cap off Kaleb’s day in Millis, where he will also speak to MHS students during the school day. We look forward to seeing you on May 2nd, for what promises to be a powerful evening for our school community.
You can learn more about Kaleb through this video recently featured by Good Morning America, and through this video about his Self Help Tour. You can also check out this clip on Instagram from one of his recent parent conversations.What's been happening in the Millis Middle
Chamber Theater Visit
Mrs. Saccardo's Poetry Club visited the Senior Center
Our students were able to showcase their talents with some poetry and haiku readings to the Seniors at the Senior Center on Tuesday morning. How proud we are of our amazing students! They sure spread some wonderful poetry and positivity at the Senior Center! Nice job!!
Things you should know
MCAS TESTING SPRING 2024
For MCAS testing in May we will have Math for all grades and then Science and Civics for Grade 8 only.
Students should come to school with a fully charged chromebook and a book to enjoy if they finish testing early. Students may bring five pieces of hard candy and gum on testing day. Testing spaces should remain quiet until all students have completed testing.
The dates for the final MCAS testing are:
Math MCAS:
Grade 6 & 7 - May 13 and 14
Grade 8 - May 15 and 16
Science MCAS:
(8th Grade only) - May 23rd
Civics MCAS:
(8th Grade only) - May 29th
Important dates and events coming up
MAY
2nd - 8th grade State House Trip
13th - Grade 6 & 7 MATH MCAS Testing
14th - Grade 6 & 7 MATH MCAS Testing
15th - & 16th - Grade 8 MCAS Testing
17th - Early Release Day, dismissal @ 10:55 am
20th & 21st - MCAS MAKE UP Testing for MATH
23rd - Grade 8 SCIENCE MCAS Testing (MAKE UP on May 24th)
29th - Grade 8 CIVICS MCAS Testing (MAKE UP on May 30th)
27th - Memorial Day, No school
JUNE
6th - MHS Graduation
13th - Grade 8 Promotion & Dance
14th - Anticipated last day of school (early release)
Artwork by several Millis Middle School students is currently on display in this virtual exhibit. Explore the website to see amazing art from around the state. Be sure to leave some fan mail for our MMS artists. Click on the link below to view this virtual exhibit.
The Gazing Heron
Bridge
Turnul cu Ceas
Sports
Millis Middle School sports schedules - click on link below
Millis Boosters - click on link below
Baseball Week
Community
Spring Summer 2024 Millis Recreation Brochure