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Gator News

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Gator News Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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September is here!

Good Afternoon, Gators!


It was great to greet our Gators after a 3-day weekend this morning as they came into school. They were quick to settle into their classroom routines and morning time with the TA (Teacher Advisory) time. Our staff has been working diligently to set clear expectations and help our students become strong classroom communities. It's our goal to work hard to make sure all of our classes are running in a way that supports the learning of all our students.


SST: One of the pieces of the puzzle of Main Street Middle School is our SST time. Student Support Time (SST) is a 30-minute block each day where we place students in small groups based on the support and needs of those students. We focus this time specifically in the areas of literacy, mathematics, and social emotion learning. An important aspect of this is using common assessments and discussions among our staff to identify what kids need. This week, students will be completing a local assessment called RenSTAR in their classes to give us some data on where students are in their academic learning. Teachers will work together in the next week analyzing the data to start our intentional support time for extension, support and intervention in those areas.


Music/Choral News: I am sad to share that our choral teacher, John Luce, has left his position as our choir teacher at Main Street Middle School due to personal reasons. We have advertised this position and are working to create contingency plans to support our students musical talents while we look for a long term solution. As soon as we have information, we will share it with you all.


Weather: September always brings cooler weather!

Please make sure you remind your Main Street Middle School students to bring outdoor weather wear that is appropriate to the weather. We will be outside and getting fresh air every day during recess unless there is a worry of dangerous weather conditions (thunder/lightning, etc)



Social Media: Look for Main Street Middle School on Instagram and Facebook! We are working to post regularly pictures and snapshots of all the awesome things happening in our school to share with you and our community!

Instagram: MainStreetMiddleSchoolVT

Facebook: Main Street Middle School



Julie Conrad

Principal

julieconrad@mpsvt.org


Jess Wells

Assistant Principal

jessicawells@mpsvt.org

Please remember to contact Beth Mullen if your student will be absent for the day or if they have a late arrival or early dismissal!

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Bus Changes At Dismissal!

We received information today from our bus company, that we are not in a position to have students ride home with their friends at this time. There has been a substantial uptick in the number of bus riders this year, so there simply isn't enough room. We will be monitoring this and determining the best way to move forward. If you can, please make sure to fill out our Bus Ridership Survey! (See Below!)

Bus Ridership Survey

To our families and caregivers with students that will be riding the bus: please take a minute to fill out the Bus Ridership Survey. While we trust our middle school students to know their own after school plans, it's always helpful to maintain an awareness of plans on our end as well. In addition, this survey will provide us with helpful contact information should we ever need to be in touch with you with information about transportation changes or delays, etc. The current bus routes are linked in the survey if you need to reference them.

MSMS GSA Information

The MSMS GSA (Gender & Sexuality Alliance) will be starting up again this year on September 6th and will meet every Tuesday, from 3:00 to 3:45, in room 208. This is a group for any student who is interested in talking about LGBTQ+ issues and topics, and how we can address them in our community. We will hang out and talk, play games,listen to music, watch videos, and have fun. The GSA is open to everyone, so please come check it out!

If you have any questions at all, please email our GSA advisor, Ali Kuhlman, at alik@mpsvt.org.

Important Chromebook Information

All MSMS students are given a Chromebook to aid in their schoolwork. Please make sure you review the following important information about our Chromebooks expectations, process, and procedures!


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1:1 Contract

Care Guide

FAQ for Families

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Bus Routes & Information

Click Here!
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Food Service

Click Here!
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Substitute Teachers Needed!

On-call positions: contact Tracie Locke to apply @ tracielocke@mpsvt.org

MSMS Athletics

Anyone interested in playing fall sports should sign their student up by going to https://montpeliervt.gomyreg.com/info/default.aspx


All practices and games for our MS teams can be found by going to Montpelierschools.tandem.co


Questions about MSMS Athletics? Contact our Athletic Director, Matt Link at MatthewL@mpsvt.org

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MSMS Calendar

Important Upcoming Dates:

September 24, noon to 4:00 Montpelier Fall Fest by MRPS PIE! Principal Conrad will be in the dunk tank at 3!

September 30 - Early Release Day!

October 7 - Teacher In-Service Day (No School)

October 21 - MSMS Picture Day!

Event Information

Montpelier Fall Festival

The Montpelier Fall Festival is back again, join us on the Statehouse Lawn, September 24th, noon til 4:00. Get up to the minute updates at https://www.facebook.com/MontpelierFallFestival


MRPS PIE -- the 501(c)(3) that comprises the 4 school caregiver groups -- and Montpelier Alive have partnered to create a magical, fun(d)raising community event to support our school community and vibrant downtown.


Please consider volunteering or donating, and join us for this family-friendly, outdoor event which includes:

  • 1-mile fun run presented by Hunger Mtn Co-op (register here!);

  • A great lineup of local bands; The Jane Does, Sunbug and the Gallison Hill Band

  • KHL&BPB’s StoryWalk;

  • food trucks from Sisters of Anarchy, Bloomin’ Onion and MHS French Crepe Cart!

  • Our big event fave; The Celebrity Dunk Tank

  • And the line-up keeps growing


This is one of the best opportunities to support the MRPS school community and Montpelier Alive -- be sure to join the fun, VOLUNTEER, DONATE, register to run or walk, and support our awesome community. More details here.

When?

Saturday, Sep 24, 2022, 12:00 PM

Where?

Montpelier, VT, USA

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