MUMS Family Newsletter

This past Wednesday we hosted the rising 6th graders for our Step-up day! It was wonderful to see how our 7th grade student leaders stepped up to lead tours, facilitate sessions and be a friendly face and welcoming presence. Our rising 6th graders were principled, caring, balanced and courageous on Wednesday and we are very excited to welcome them back to school on Orientation day in August.

At the same time, our rising 9th graders walked to the Highschool for their step-up day! The vibe from chaperones and the Highschool staff was that they embodied similar learner profile attributes and represented their class and MUMS well.

8th grade families should have received information via USPS regarding our 8th grade Promotion on June 13th. Please reach out with any questions.

In the coming week, you can expect to see information regarding our 6th and 7th grade field trip to Branbury on June 13th, including field trip permission forms. Please direct any questions regarding this trip to Dustin Hunt.

Lastly, our last day of school for students is Monday June 16th, 2025. We will spend that day celebrating the year with a Field Days!

Again, thanks for all of your support and have a great weekend!

Best,

Michaela

If you have questions generally, please reach out to us at mwisell@acsdvt.org (Michaela)

or zjerome@acsdvt.org (Zach) or dhunt@acsdvt.org (Dustin) or by calling the MUMS office at 802-382-1600 or by visiting the MUMS website for more information.

Michaela Wisell, Principal

Zach Jerome, Assistant Principal

Dustin Hunt, Activities Director

• June 5th: Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, Church St. Market Place (1:40-3:00)

• June 6th: Eighth Grade Dinner (6:00pm-7:00pm)

• June 6th: End of the School Year Dance (7:00pm-9:00pm)

• June 13th: 8th grade promotion (10:30am)

• June 13th: 6th & 7th graders Branbury trip!

• June 16th: Last student day

• Activities Calendar

As many of you already know, the Town of Middlebury will be completing paving on Middle Road this summer! There are a few additional aspects of this project that will directly benefit MUMS to make for better parking along middle road and safety measures to ensure pedestrian safety in and around the Deerfield Lane/Middle road intersection. There should be minimal impact to traffic prior to the closure of school for the summer. However, one known impact will be to parking on the south side of Deerfield lane as they work to widen the road. Thanks for your understanding and thanks to the Town of Middlebury for prioritizing this work.

On Friday, June 6th, a dance for all MUMS students will be held from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. We are calling this an end of the school year bash and there is no set theme. The cost to attend the dance is $5.00. MUMS staff, school administration, along with parent chaperones will be present for the entire evening to supervise students.

For 8th Grade Families- We will be hosting a special dinner for 8th grade students from 6-7pm right before the dance on 6/6. Students should not arrive before 6pm. We will be serving pasta, salad, garlic bread and dessert. There is no cost to attend and we hope your 8th grade student will join us to celebrate their 3 years here at MUMS.

Permission slips for the dance will be handed out in TA on Monday. If the permission slip doesn't make its way home you can also print one here Dance Permission Slip.

We are also looking for parents that are interested in chaperoning and/or donating items for the concession stand. To sign up please go use the signup genius here Dance Sign-Up Genius

Dustin Hunt

Activities/Athletic Director

Middlebury Union Middle School

802-382-1213

Students in health class are currently learning important information about substances and examining the question, Why does anyone use_____? (We fill in the blank with any of a number of categories of substances: alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, prescription drugs, etc.) The students practice and develop key skills like decision making and analyzing influences, and discuss the anatomy and physiology of the brain and the reward pathway as instrumental in the “Why.” The focus of this unit highlights the benefits of NOT using, and the conversations in our health classes have been rich and meaningful. The students utilize communication skills as a bridge from our previous unit on mental health to develop and practice refusal skills. As we wrap up the unit, each student will have an opportunity to create their own plan of action using refusal skills and making decisions. This plan emphasizes the importance of mind and body wellness where substances are concerned. Thank you to Ms. Carra and her students for focusing on this very important topic.

Eileen Sears, MYP Coordinator

& ACSD Curriculum Leader

esears@acsdvt.org

802-382-1753

Pam Quinn, MYP Coordinator

pquinn@acsdvt.org

802-382-1243

Memory Books are now available to purchase for $20 each. They have been ordered and are expected to arrive in early June.

Students may pre-purchase a Memory Book by completing an order form and submitting it, along with cash or check payment (payable to MUMS), to Gail Williams in the Main Office. Order forms are available in both the Counseling Office and the Main Office.

If purchasing a Memory Book presents a financial hardship for your family, please don’t hesitate to contact Dustin Hunt for support at dhunt@acsdvt.org or (802)382-1213.

What: We are thrilled to announce that MUMS Summer Camp is returning in 2025. Each week will have a fun theme with games and activities that will help provide students with opportunities to work on skills in social and emotional learning. In addition, a licensed teacher will provide basic support in reading and IXL Math. Students do not need to commit to the full 4-week program in order to attend.
When: Mondays through Thursdays 10am-2pm. June 30th-July 24th
Where: Middlebury Union Middle School. (Please note that transportation will not be provided)
Cost: Absolutely Free. A free lunch will be provided each day as well!

For additional information, please contact Dustin Hunt via email dhunt@acsdvt.org or by calling 802-382-1213. Here is the link to the Summer Camp Application. Applications are due by the end of the day on Friday June 6th.

Tiger Football Youth Skills Clinic

Sponsored by - Friends of Middlebury Football (FOMF) and MUHS Athletics

Date & Time: Wednesday - Friday, June 18 – 20, 8:30 AM – Noon

Ages: Grades 4 – 8 (for the 2025-26 school year)

Cost: $20.00 ($40.00 max for immediate family) *Scholarships available upon request*

Location: Doc Collins Field – MUHS

MUHS Assistant Varsity football coach John Nuceder, other High School and Flag Football coaches, along with current and former Tigers will instruct clinic participants. The emphasis is for young athletes to have fun, be active, and learn skills for each position, offense and defense. Each clinic session will be stationed based learning, organized by age. No equipment is needed. Please make sure participant is wearing comfortable footwear for a lot of movement, as well as weather appropriate clothing. No previous experience necessary.

Registration and Payment Options

Online:
Register via Google Form https://forms.gle/KwZ8S17Qdp4vCSai9
Pay via Venmo – Jennifer-Nuceder

Mail/Paper:
*Complete registration and mail to: John Nuceder / 1648 West Shore Road / Salisbury VT / 05769
*Send check for $20.00, made out to FOMF to: John Nuceder / 1648 West Shore Road / Salisbury VT / 05769

*For Scholarship requests or assistance in registering contact John Nuceder – 802-989-8642 or jnuceder@acsdvt.org

Confirmation of enrollment will be sent via email.

• To report your child absent from school or notify us of an early dismissal please leave us a message on our attendance line by calling 382-1297 before 8:30 AM.
• If you send a student to school with an early dismissal note or bus note they should bring them the office before TA.
• All students taking a bus to another place other than home need a bus note from their caregiver. This note needs to be stamped/signed by one of our Administrative Assistant's in the front office. Students will not be allowed to ride a bus to another location without a note from home that is stamped/signed by the office.

Do you volunteer in our schools? Join Superintendent Wendy Baker for a discussion about how to streamline, strengthen, and improve our volunteer program at ACSD schools. We will schedule a time to meet this fall to gather your feedback. Interested?
Button or link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1H6laR0CJwNAVk9RKvXDYd2kvHeiw0vzwBb_9qcRNwg4/edit

To view monthly school menus click here.

Here is a list of the 2024-2025 ACSD Bus Routes.

We are so excited to welcome parents and community members back into our buildings this year! If you are interested in substitute teaching or volunteering this year, please start an application now!

If you are interested in joining our new Friends of MUMS group, email friendsofmums@gmail.com