Sept. 2...No School - Labor Day Break

Sept. 3...MMS Spiritwear Online Store Closes

Sept. 4, 6...MAP Testing

Sept. 9...School Picture Make-up Day (NOT retakes)

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

The Memorial Store is OPEN!! Don't wait - the store closes for the year on 9/3.

Dear Mustang Families,

What an exciting beginning to the new school year! The Mustang Roundup was a great success, and it was a pleasure meeting so many new faces. Your involvement as parents plays a crucial role in setting a positive tone for your child’s educational journey, and we are grateful for your continued support. As our students settle back into their routines, we look forward to building a strong partnership with you.

Next week, from September 4th-7th, students will participate in the MAP Growth assessments. These tests will provide valuable insights into each student’s academic abilities in reading and math, helping us tailor instruction to support their growth throughout the year. More detailed information can be found in the MAP Growth letter included in this newsletter.

September is also packed with other exciting events. We have school picture make-up day and the Memorial Student Council Ice Cream Social on the horizon. Be sure to check the important dates listed at the top of this newsletter for all upcoming events. Information on how to order school pictures for the make-up day is also included below.

Our commitment remains strong—to engage students in meaningful learning, foster their social development, and encourage active participation in school activities. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teachers, counselor, or any of our administrators if you have questions or concerns as the year progresses. Together, let’s make the 2024-2025 school year a fantastic one!

Warm regards,
Dr. Demi Moon, Principal

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.

You may also contact the school directly.

First choice: SFSDMemorialOffice@k12.sd.us

Second choice: 605-362-2785

School picture make-up day is on September 9th.

Either click on the image and enter the code R79QD6 or click on the link below.

http://scherling.preorderphotos.com/?AccessCode=R79QD6

Order online until 9/9/24 at 11:59pm.

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.

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

and the back bus entrance (Door F1).

• Do not stop on Sertoma Ave to drop off your student.
• Do not drive into the bus loop to drop off your student. That area is for staff parking and buses only.
• Do not stop right when you enter the front drop-off entry loop. Traffic will get backed up onto Sertoma. 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. 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.

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

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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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