The Wildcat Weekly Update

Medinah Middle School

700 East Granville Avenue

Roselle, IL 60172

630-893-3838

630-529-6304 Fax

MMS Website

Dear Families,

As November draws to a close, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for our amazing students, supportive families, and dedicated staff who make our school such a wonderful community. Thanksgiving reminds us of the importance of coming together, and we’re thankful for the partnership we share with all of you.

Looking Ahead to December
The winter season is upon us, and December promises to be a month full of learning, growth, and exciting activities! While we’ll enjoy the festive atmosphere, our focus remains on engaging students in meaningful lessons and projects as we prepare for the second half of the school year.

Attendance Matters
As we head into colder weather and winter season, consistent attendance is critical to ensure students stay on track academically. Every day counts!

Thank You for Your Support
On behalf of our entire staff, we wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving filled with joy and gratitude.

Sincerely,

Natalie Czarnecki

Executive Principal

Monday, November 25th- Friday, November 29th

• No School - Thanksgiving Break

Monday, December 2nd & Tuesday, December 3rd

• Boys Basketball Tryouts - Must have a updated physical on file
• Cheerleading Tryouts - Must have a updated physical on file

Thursday, December 12th

• Early Dismissal - 2pm
• Winter Concert MMS - 7pm

Friday, December 20th

• Winter Benefit

Monday, December 23- Friday January 3rd

• Winter Break

Monday, January 6th

• School resumes

Please make sure you order by Wednesday, November 27th to ensure your child has lunches when we return to school on December 2nd.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• All students must be registered for school to create a MyMeals account.
• You will need to put in your students ID number.
• Please create your account to order milk only or lunches each week.
• Lunch orders for the following week will always be due the Wednesday prior.
• PLEASE NOTE: Approved Free and/or reduced lunch participants still need to register and order their meals and/or milk using the MyMeals program. Only those eligible and who have placed an order via MyMeals will receive a free or reduced meal. (SEE BELOW FOR THE FREE/REDUCED APPLICATION).

Please click the links below to learn more about MyMeals registration and ordering.

• Quest Flyer.pdf

• Quest - Parent Letter 2024.pdf

• Quest - Parent Letter 2024 SPANISH.pdf

The anticipation is building as we approach the opening night of our Winter Play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child!

Our talented students will perform:

· Thursday, December 5 at 7:00pm

· Friday, December 6 at 7:30pm

· Saturday, December 7 at 7:00pm

For the first time, we are offering presale General Admission tickets to the public .

Click on this link for tickets for Thursday, December 5:

https://gofan.co/event/2137145?schoolId=IL15547...

Click on this link for tickets for Friday, December 6:

https://gofan.co/event/2137186?schoolId=IL15547...

Click on this link for tickets for Saturday, December 7:

https://gofan.co/event/2137223?schoolId=IL15547..

Senior Citizen Free Tickets:

https://forms.gle/cM3x1LSb7Raut3cU9

Students 12 and under are FREE! :

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0ZzwRxiet_29AjwcWTILlcdvYQVQBzF5Q-ZoYR_OcG7WGLA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

We look forward to seeing you at the show!

Homework help will be available starting next week, Monday-Thursday after school 3:30-4:15pm, and Math only - Tuesday/Thursday mornings 8-8:30am

Jazz band will rehearse each Thursday from 3:30-4:15pm and 2:00-2:45pm on Early Dismissal Days

Craft Club will meet every Monday from 3:30-4:15pm

Digital Media Club will meet Wednesday and Friday mornings at 8am in the LMTC.

Wednesday - 3:30-4:15pm

Board Game club is on Thursdays 3:30-4:30 in room 120

If you are dropping off or picking up your student(s) please remember that you must follow the drop off/pick up procedure. Following this procedure ensures student safety. Cars may NOT pull into the front parking lot after 8am in the morning or after 3pm in the afternoon. Please use the east side drive next to the basketball courts, loop around the back parking lot and drop off your student(s) near the basketball courts from the passenger side door. Students should not be arriving at school before 8:15 AM, School starts promptly at 8:35am Please contact the office with any questions.

Helping families thrive in present times.

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• Attendance Reminder If your student is going to be absent please call the Middle School office at 630-893-3838 as soon as possible. When you leave a message on the attendance line please say your child’s name, a detailed reason for their absence and a number you can be reached at for any questions.
• Please note, Middle School begins promptly at 8:38am, you are tardy after the 8:40am bell. Please click here for Tardy Policy

Health Office Contacts:

• District Nurse, Renee Wesley–rewesley@medinah11.org

• Health Office Assistant, Ewelina Korzeniewski–ewkorzeniewski@medinah11.org

Required Health Forms:

• 6th Grade & ALL NEW STUDENTS: Physical, Dental, & Vision

• If your child will be participating in Cross Country, Basketball, Volleyball, Cheerleading or Track they will need a current physical on file before trying out for the team.

All households are encouraged to apply for meal and milk benefits. Please click here to apply English / Spanish form. Please bring the filled-out forms to your students school.

Frequently Asked Questions About Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications

My School Bucks:

District 11 has an online fee payment system called My School Bucks (MSB)-Click Here

Parent MSB Help line: 855-832-5226

MSB is a user-friendly, online payment system with a single sign-on. You can create an account, add your student(s), and see ALL of your students in one account.

If you need your child's student ID it is located on their chromebook on the tech card or you can call the office at 630-893-3838