MGMS Weekly Memo

We are almost to the end of August. This year is flying by. We hope you will join us for our Title 1 Parent Meetings this week. We have three opportunities for you to participate. If you have not already sent in your student's parent/school compact, please check on the information below. We have to have a signed copy from every child in the school. Please send yours in as soon as possible.

Are you connected to your student through PowerSchool? Progress reports should be coming home next week, but they should not be a surprise if you are connected to the PowerSchool mobile app. If you need help, contact the middle school office.

Mountain Gap Middle School and the parents of the students participating in activities, services, and programs funded by Title I, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) (participating children), agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff , and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement.

We need ALL compacts signed by the students and parents and returned to school. Our goal is to have 100% of the compacts returned by Friday, Aug 28th. A copy of the contract that was sent home is linked in the button below for your review.

Does your student ride a bus? If they do, you can track their bus through the First Student app. First download the app to your phone and enter the District Code: R7B6A

Each student must be registered in the app using their student ID (SSID) number which is available in Powerschool. You can find your students SSID in Powerschool. If you need assistance with the SSID, you can contact our office at 256-428-7720. If you need assistance with the app or other transportation issues, contact the Transportation Call Center at 256-428-6911.

For complete step-by-step directions, click the button below.

Do you have tickets?

All tickets for any HCS sporting event must be purchased on GoFan. Download the app and set up an account so you can be ready for all athletic events. Click the GoFan logo to the right to purchase tickets to athletic events.

Do you know the clear bag policy?

Metal detectors will be at every football game. Arrive early and be patient. HCS Bag Policy will be in full effect. If you bring a prohibited bag, you will be asked to return it to your car.

Individuals are encouraged not to bring any type of bags inside HCS facilities during athletic events.

Permitted Bags - The following types of bags are the ONLY BAGS permitted:

• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12";
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar); and
• Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, do not exceed 4.5" x 6.5" (approximately the size of a hand).
• Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a designated gate

The Grizzly football season kicks off THIS weeks. The students have been working hard all summer. They are ready to go! Our first game will be on August 25th against Hampton Cove Middle School. All games will be played at Milton Frank. We hope to see you there.

All students at Mountain Gap Elementary & Middle School will receive free breakfast and lunch this year. A la cart items like chips and ice cream will be sold. You can add money to your child's lunch account on the EZ School Pay site if you would like for them to purchase a la cart items.

Are you plugged-in to what is happening in HCS? Huntsville City Schools sends out their own SMORE newsletter regularly. Next time you get the email from HCS Communications with The Progress Report, make sure and click the link. In this edition of the Progress Report you will find information about the following:

• Fall Athletic Protocols
• Varsity Football Schedule
• Native American Indian Education Program
• District Celebrations, and much, much more

You can click the heading image in this story to be connected to the latest HCS newsletter.

Each week teachers will compile the information for their class into one grade-level memo. You will know what your child is studying, when homework is due and when they have tests and projects. Please check the grade-level memo each week. It is the best way to stay informed.

If you need to email the teacher for a class, just click their name. It is hyperlinked to their email.

Feel free to call the office at 256-428-7720 or email us your questions. We are happy to assist you.

Heather Bardwell, Principal - heather.bardwell@hsv-k12.org

Shana Folk, Assistant Principal - shana.folk@hsv-k12.org

Erica Formby, Counselor - erica.formby@hsv-k12.org

Jennifer McLaughlin, Office Manager - jennifer.mclaughlin@hsv-k12.org

Email: mtngapmiddleschool@gmail.com
Website: https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/schools/mountain-gap-middle
Location: 821 Mtn Gap Rd Huntsville AL 35803
Phone: 256-428-7720
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mountaingapp8