MMS Update

Greetings MMS Families,

It was wonderful seeing so many of our families at Back to School Night this week! We hope you enjoyed touring MMS and having the opportunity to meet our incredible teachers and staff. For our families, please take a moment to review the PTG and SEPAC updates below, including the link for the last day of our PTG merchandise store. This is also an exciting week for our student athletes as they kick off their seasons. Go Merrimack! To cap off the week, school picture day will be held on Friday, September 18th. Please see below for more information about the exciting week ahead!

Thank you for your continued support of MMS, and have a great week!

PTG Meeting - Our first PTG meeting of the year will be at the MMS Library on September 14th at 6:00pm.

Picture Day - Smile big on September 18th! More information can be found below.

MMS Friday Night Lights - Good luck to our band members as they perform alongside the Merrimack High School band at the Friday night football game on September 25th!

Early Release Day - Dismissal will begin for our students at 11:00 on October 9th.

Parent/Teacher Conferences - This year's parent/teacher conferences will take place on October 9th and 13th. Sign-up information will be forthcoming.

Science was fire this week!

This week, our students will complete their fall i-Ready Diagnostic in both math and reading. This assessment provides an important opportunity for students to demonstrate the skills they have developed and helps us better understand their current strengths and areas for growth. Students should approach the diagnostic with their best effort and take their time to show what they know. The results will help teachers identify individual learning needs, set meaningful goals, and provide instruction that supports continued growth throughout the school year. We are excited to see our students showcase their learning and celebrate the progress they make!

Our students came together to learn about and commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11, honoring those who were lost and renewing our shared commitment to remember.

LAST DAY TO ORDER!!

The MMS Spirit Store closes TONIGHT @11:59 PM! Show your Merrimack pride with a variety of products featuring Merrimack logos for everyone to enjoy.

Check out our crewneck sweatshirt, available with two logo options, and our straight-leg sweatpants. You can also grab your favorite T-shirt, hoodie, shorts, or hat!

We’re excited to see everyone sporting their new gear throughout the hallways, in the classrooms, and at school events and activities. Show your Merrimack pride!

https://mintprintworks.chipply.com/MMSFALL26/

Questions? Please contact info@mintprintworks.com

8th Grade Tech Ed students engineered rafts to hold marble cargo

Thank you to all the families who attended our Washington, DC meeting. Please click below for a copy of the registration paperwork. Any students who need additional fundraising calendars can pick them up in the main office. Information for our local experience is coming soon. If you are interested in volunteering as a parent chaperone, please use the form below to register. Please remember that trip registration and the first payment are due by October 9th. If you have any questions, please contact Jill Petrillo at jill.petrillo@sau26.org or Jill Smith at jill.smith@sau26.org.

DC Experience Paperwork

Parent Chaperone Registration

Translated DC Paperwork

Be sure to connect with the MSD SEPAC HERE!

To support healthy habits and help our students get the rest they need, our school district will be activating Chromebook Curfews beginning September 14th. As part of this initiative, student Chromebooks will automatically lock on school nights from 10:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. each day. This is designed to encourage a healthy balance between schoolwork, technology, and getting a good night’s sleep. We appreciate your partnership and support as we work together to help our students develop healthy habits and be ready to learn each day. Thank you for your continued support!

Speaking of Chromebooks, it's never too late to get Chromebook Insurance! Please see below for more information.

Chromebook Insurance

It was wonderful meeting all our families at Back-to-School Night this week!

Monday, September 14

• Volleyball vs. Pennichuck | 4:00 PM
• Boys Soccer vs. Hillside | 4:00 PM
• Girls Soccer at Hillside | 4:00 PM

Tuesday, September 15

• Cross Country: Home Meet #1 | 3:45 PM | MMS Game Field

• Field Hockey vs. Hillside | 4:00 PM

Wednesday, September 16

• Boys Soccer at Lurgio | 4:00 PM
• Girls Soccer vs. Lurgio | 4:00 PM
• Volleyball at Londonderry | 4:00 PM

Calling all Volunteers!

Are you interested in volunteering this school year? If so, please complete the steps above to ensure you are cleared to volunteer throughout the school year (this includes parents who are considering/planning to chaperone the 8th Grade Washington, DC, culminating experience). All Vector training is due no later than Sat, 10/31, per MSD administration. Thank you for your commitment to our schools!

Ice Cream Volunteers Needed (Friday lunch time opportunities)

Would you love to spend some time volunteering at MMS? The PTG needs volunteers on Fridays to sell ice cream from 10:30 AM - 12:15 PM. Be on the lookout for a link to sign up in the coming days. We sincerely appreciate your time! (Note that all MSD volunteer requirements MUST BE COMPLETED before volunteering.)

Scholarship Sales 8th Grade Culminating Experience:
If you would like to make a donation to the MMS on the Move Scholarship Fund, please visit https://bit.ly/MMS-On-The-Move-26. All proceeds will go directly to our MMS Scholarship Fund to benefit students attending their 8th grade culminating experience.

PTG General Info:

It was so nice to meet so many of you at the Open Houses last week! Please join us at our first general meeting on Mon, 9/14 @ 6 PM and/or feel free to reach out to any of us - we look forward to meeting everyone throughout the school year!

September Important Dates:

• MMS Spirit Store CLOSES TONIGHT @11:59 PM
• PTG September General Meeting: Mon, 9/14, 6-7PM in the MMS library
• MMS Picture Day: Fri, 9/18
• Volunteer Background Check/Vector Course completion: no later than Fri, 10/31

PTG Contact Info:

Abby Hammond, President [president@mmsptg.com]

Tara Foley, Fundraising [Fundraising@mmsptg.com]

Stephanie Ruiz, Treasurer [Treasurer@mmsptg.com]

Heather Robitaille, Secretary [secretary@mmsptg.com]

Annette Chaput, Volunteer Coordinator [volunteer@mmsptg.com]

open position, Member-at-Large [member@mmsptg.com]

7th Grade Social Studies students worked with our librarian this week.

Connect with the K-8 Social Worker - 26/27

MSD Community Resource Page

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