October 4...Flu Shot Clinic | 8:30am-9:30am

October 14...No School (Native American Day Observance)

October 15...No School (Teacher Inservice)

October 16... Picture Retakes

October 16... Butter Braid Sales Start

October 24...End of 1st Quarter

October 24 & 29...Fall Parent Teacher Conferences | 4:15-7:45pm | Look for an email from your student's team regarding format/time.

October 30... Butter Braid Sales End

October 31...MMS Halloween Treat the Halls | 5:30-6:30pm

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FACEBOOK: MemorialMSSF https://www.facebook.com/MemorialMSSF

INSTAGRAM: memorialmssf https://www.instagram.com/memorialmssf/

TWITTER: @memorialmssf https://twitter.com/memorialmssf

Dear Mustang Families,

Fall is an exciting time here at Memorial Middle School! As the season brings new energy and a fresh start, it’s the perfect time for parents and teachers to connect and discuss student progress. Memorial Middle School will be hosting fall parent-teacher conferences on Thursday, October 24th and Tuesday, October 29th from 4:15 to 7:45 p.m. These conferences offer a valuable opportunity for parents and teachers to discuss students' academic progress, strengths, and areas for growth. It’s also a chance for parents to share insights about their child’s needs and learning styles. Teachers from each Team will send information to help you navigate the best option for attending conferences.

We are excited to announce the kickoff of our annual Butter Braid fundraiser on Wednesday, October 16th! This year, funds raised will go towards student incentives, Team funds, and other materials that support classroom learning and reward positive student behavior. Students will bring home a Butter Braid order form on kickoff day, and sales will continue until Monday, October 30th. Orders will be delivered to Memorial for pickup on Monday, November 18th. This Memorial Middle School fundraiser is an ongoing tradition and many families look forward to our students getting out and selling.

Thank you for your ongoing support of Memorial Middle School and your child's education. We look forward to connecting with you during fall conferences!

Happy Fall,
Dr. Demi Moon, Principal

https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/flu-shot-information

School picture retake day is on October 16th.

Click on the link below.

http://scherling.preorderphotos.com/?AccessCode=R94MH7

Don't wait - ORDER ONLINE NOW!

**** Order online from October 7th until October 16th (Retake Day) at 11:59pm. ****

Access code: R94MH7

Sales Start: October 16 | Sales End: October 30 | Delivery Date to School: November 18

Parent Portal only allows you to request full day absences now. (Easy access through "Shortcuts" at the bottom of your home page.)

You may still request the full day and leave a note in the comments section if your child is arriving late or being picked up early. We will adjust attendance accordingly.

*** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE SELECTING THE CORRECT DATE!! ***

You may also contact the school directly.

First choice: SFSDMemorialOffice@k12.sd.us

Second choice: 605-362-2785

Some of the times on student schedules for certain periods in Infinite Campus/Parent Portal are not 100% accurate. Please always refer to the bell schedules below for the times of each period.

*Note: DCM is District Collaboration. We follow that alternate schedule four times a year or once per quarter. Dates: September 27, December 13, February 7, and March 21.

Students in grades K-12 use Canvas as their learning platform. You have the ability, as a parent/guardian, to create your own account and observe your child(ren)'s activity on this platform.

If you created an account last year and paired your account with your child's, there is nothing new/more to do. When school starts, will be able to see your child(ren)'s 24-25 courses.

If you need to create a Canvas parent account and pair your account with your child's Canvas account, please see these DIRECTIONS.

You will need a pairing code for your child...please see this LINK for how your CHILD can generate this code from THEIR canvas account.

• Use infofinderi to see if your address is bus eligible. You can also see your bus information if eligible.
• Click HERE for SFSD busing and boundary information.
• If you are eligible for busing, and have questions on the Stopfinder app, please contact our transportation department. Stopfinder is only for those with an eligible bus route. Again - ONLY contact transportation (Allie) 605.367.7276 for Stopfinder help. For all other bus route information, contact MMS @ 605.362.2785.
• You can always contact School Bus Inc. (SBI) with bus questions or concerns @ 605.334.6644.

Counseling Assignments

Kerri Andela: 6th Grade

Renee Halde: 7th Grade

Alex Dobbs: 8th Grade

Counseling Office Phone #: 362-2789 | Website: http://memorialcounseling.weebly.com

Our Mission: As professional school counselors we help provide an environment in which students can achieve academic, career, and personal/social success. It is our goal and challenge to help students “Become the Best Version of Themselves.”

October is Bullying Prevention Month

Here at Memorial, our staff is committed to stopping & preventing bullying.

The bullying circle shows that everyone can either be part of the problem or part of the solution when in these situations.

If there are concerns about bullying behaviors at school, please contact an administrator or counselor about the concern. Students can also submit a report on our school’s Memorial Middle School Student-Parent Canvas Page. Once on the page, students click on the “Student Report Form.”

Second Step (Social Emotional Learning) Program

Here is a summary of the September/October Second Step Lessons being taught in PRO Time (1st period) & parent/guardian follow-up questions to go with each lesson:

6th Grade Lessons

7th Grade Lessons

8th Grade Lessons

Parent Teen Connect Website: Tips about Screen Time, Independence, Responsibility, Communication, Etc.

How Much Sleep Do You Need?

Healthy Sleep Habits - Resources

Healthy Sleep Habits

Is Screen Time Affecting Sleep?

How much Screen Time is Okay?

Family Screen Time Contract

How do I help my middle schooler overcome challenges and grow as a person? Much of this depends on the mindset of the individual and family. The following are resources about developing something Dr. Carol Dweck calls a “Growth Mindset (video):”

Growth Mindset Resources

Print & talk about at the dinner table: Iceberg - Image of Effort, Failure, Learning, & Success

** We are asking all students to please bring a large bag of candy to their PRO before Oct 31 to help make this event a success. **

Interested in being a vendor?

Click on this link.

At 8:45am, we will be locking all doors, except for the main entrance (Door A)

and the back bus entrance (Door F1).

• Please do not stop on Sertoma Ave to drop off your student.
• Please do not drive into the bus loop to drop off your student. That area is for staff parking and buses only.
• Please do not stop at the entrance of the front drop-off entry loop. Traffic backs up onto Sertoma within seconds. Please keep moving forward.

Dear Memorial 7th and 8th Parents/Guardians,

The following information is a RE-send from August communication regarding athletic participation. Your child is NOT signed up for a fall sport unless they have registered through the BOUND site/app.

We are pleased to inform you that our 2024-2025 athletic registrations are now open. You can find detailed instructions for registering on our new SFSD platform HERE. You will need to click on "REGISTRATIONS" at this site and from there you can sign your child up for any/all sports desired.

Note on Physicals:

• If your child has already completed their middle school physical and it has been submitted, you do not need to upload their physical again.

• If your child has completed a physical but it has not been submitted, you can upload it directly through your registration OR you may send it to the MMS office with your child to turn in there.

We've received several calls from parents with questions about our athletics programs. Please do not call the MMS office to inquire about Bound or athletic registration as they are not able to answer those questions. To ensure your inquiries are addressed promptly, please direct any further questions to our Athletic Director, Eric Hettinger, at eric.hettinger@k12.sd.us.

Please call the SFSD Nutrition Office with any questions or concerns regarding your student's breakfast/lunch account. Unfortunately, MMS does not have access to food accounts.

Check out the new SAM On Demand that started August 12th that spans across the entire city of Sioux Falls. You can get yourself, your family, or even just your kids to any destination (even school) by requesting a ride.

Kids under 18 are FREE. Adults ride for $1.50!

Download the SAM Transit app, call customer service @ 605.367.7151, or visit the online booking portal.

After booking your ride, the app will let you know the following information: pickup location at the nearest corner, estimated time of arrival, vehicle model, and license plate. You can follow the vehicle's progress in real-time. You can also share your ride details with someone.

SAM On Demand

SAM Busing

[Not related to the Sioux Falls School District.] Please contact the City of Sioux Falls | Sioux Area Metro with questions.

Mustang Club Members have a meeting on Wednesday, October 2 at 12:00pm.

Log into Infinite Campus as a campus parent to pay online.

CLICK HERE

1. Click the “Fees” tab

2. Click Optional Payments

3. Find the “Club Level” you would like to donate to and click “Add to Cart”

4. Submit payment and checkout

Scan the QR code to make a payment through PayPal.

1. Scan Code

2. Must leave a note in PayPal on what level of membership you’d like.

Office Hours are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm (Monday - Friday)

After Hours: (605) 362-2792

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• Press 2 to leave a message

Website: http://www.sf.k12.sd.us/memorial/home
Location: Memorial Middle School, 1401 S Sertoma Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, USA
Phone: (605) 362-2785
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MemorialMSSF/
Twitter: @MemorialMSSF