Week 34
It's been a busy, but positive week at MUMS! We are so grateful to all of our musicians and our choral and band directors for a fantastic show on Tuesday evening! Hearing our middle school students fill the auditorium and halls of MUHS is such a gift! Thank you to caregivers for making it possible for your students to attend. Also in the musical world, MUHS will host a Jazz concert tonight in collaboration with MUMS. We are so lucky to have a community that values the arts and we are look forward to hearing the amazing Jazz that they create.
Tonight we will host our rising 6th grade caregivers for our informational night! This evening is such a great way to begin to meet our new families and paint a picture of what middle school will look like and feel like for their students. Additionally, we look forward to welcoming back current and former families and reconnecting!
Lastly, we are very excited for our 8th grade trip to Boston tomorrow! Words cannot convey our gratitude for all of the work that our 8th grade families have done to make this trip possible! We are excited for a full and long day and look forward to sharing pictures upon our return! If you are the caregiver of an 8th grader please be sure to have your student at MUMS between 5:45 and 5:55.
Enjoy this beautiful weather 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
From The MYP Coordinators
All 8th graders on Teams 3 & 4 in Language and Literature and Individuals and Societies are learning about the art of persuasion and the power of strong, credible evidence to support their argument. In addition, students are sharpening their ability to anticipate the counterclaim-- what the “other side” might say-- and come up with a reasonable rebuttal. Developing our ability to build a well-organized, thoughtful argument is an important life skill, and will certainly benefit our 8th graders in many ways. Ask an 8th grader about the persuasive techniques they’re finding especially useful, and how they are preparing for their upcoming debate in Language and Literature!
Eileen Sears, MYP Coordinator
& ACSD Curriculum Leader
802-382-1753
Pam Quinn, MYP Coordinator
802-382-1243
Skylar LaFerriere - Wellness
My name is Skylar LaFerriere. I grew up in Rutland, Vermont, and graduated from Rutland High School. I went on to attend Vermont State University–Castleton, where I earned a degree in Physical Education. With a deep-rooted passion for teaching, mentoring, and coaching youth sports, I have demonstrated commitment through my involvement with Vermont Adaptive—an organization dedicated to making physical activity accessible for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Most recently, I’ve worked as a paraeducator at Rutland Town School, gaining valuable experience supporting students in a school setting.
I am excited to join the Middlebury community and eager to build strong relationships with students and their families. I look forward to guiding students on their personal fitness journeys and becoming a positive and supportive presence within the school.
Outside the classroom, I enjoy staying active through recreational sports like pickleball, tennis, hiking, and softball. My interests also include traveling, strength training, running, and reading. You might spot me around town with my wife and two doodles out for a walk.
Heather Smith, School Counselor
Hello! My name is Heather Smith. I am originally from Texas where I taught art for 14 years prior to moving to Newport, VT to work with students using Restorative Practices within my role as school counselor. I am passionate about social emotional learning, building community, and working with others. I love hiking, cycling, reading, creating art, and live music. I look forward to learning more about this community and working with you all!
8th Grade Trip Itinerary
Boston Trip Itinerary
6:00am- Depart MUMS
10:30am- Arrive at New England Aquarium
10:30-11:50pm- Explore Aquarium
11:50-12:20pm- Lunch on the Wharf- Provided by the school
12:30-1:30pm- Water Taxi from Long Wharf to Charlestown Navy Yard
1:30-2:00pm- Walk From Navy Yard to Museum of Science
2:00-2:55pm- Explore Science Museum
3:00-3:50pm- Movie in Omni Theater- Space- The New Frontier
3:50-4:00pm- Bus to Quincy Market
4:00-6:00- Shopping/Exploring/Dinner in area around Quincy Market
(Please note students are expected to purchase dinner themselves or eat a meal provided by the school)
6:00pm- Depart Boston
10pm- Arrive back at MUMS
Please review Expectations for Boston Trip.
Student Attendance (absences/dismissals) and Bus Notes
- 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.
Help Improve our Volunteer Program!
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?
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