The MMS Wolf Call

• Second Sports Season
• Spirit Week
• Halloween Reminder
• After School Dance & Festivities
• PTO News
• Digital Citizenship Curriculum Updates
• District Attendance Communications
• Upcoming Important Dates

Co-Ed Wrestling, Girls Basketball and Boys Soccer Checklist:

• Complete Online Registration Paperwork through Final Forms https://sumner-wa.finalforms.com/ You can also visit the MMS website to find the Final Forms registration link. Registration opened August 15th.

• Upload Sports Physical to Final Forms, or email a copy to dave_rumpza@sumnersd.org , or turn in a hard copy to our Main Office

• Purchase ASB card

• Pay Athletic Participation Fee - Fees can be paid at the MMS office or online through your Family Access payment portal

• Be clear of all fines

Online Registration through Final Forms:

The athletic packet is available to fill out online through Final Forms. Once you have a user account you can use the same account each school year to register for that school year’s athletic opportunities.

Sports Physicals: Sports physicals are valid for two years from the date they were conducted unless noted by a doctor that the Sports physical is good for one year. During a well child visit you can ask your provider for the sports physical clearance and they can provide it for you at that time. Most medical providers and walk-in clinics provide this service but it is helpful to ask when scheduling the appointment and booking in advance as the appointment slots tend to fill up quickly (especially in the fall).

Team Placement: To maximize the experience for athletes, both individually and as a team, students will be assessed during the first week of practice and placed on a team to best fit their skill level: Varsity, Junior Varsity, C-Team or E- Team. Varsity, Junior Varsity, and C-Team will travel to other schools to compete. E-Team athletes will not travel, but will instead participate in an intra-mural type program that will focus on skill building.

Team placements will be communicated after the first week of practice. If a student athlete is not placed on a traveling team they will have the opportunity to participate in the E team program.

Questions or assistance registering, please contact:

• Athletic Coordinator: amanda_grams@sumnersd.org

• Athletics Secretary: joelle_atkins@sumnersd.org

• You may also call our Main Office at 253-891-5200

We will have our first after school dance and festivities on Friday, October 24th from 2pm to 3:30pm.

There will be several activities for students to enjoy throughout the school.

Tickets will be available for sale starting October 13th online and in the main office. Ticket cost is $5.

Mountain View Middle School will not be holding any organized Halloween related activities however, costumes will be allowed at school.

Students' costumes will need to meet the following guidelines: no blood, no gore, no weapons; no full face masks or face paint (we must be able to identify students); no inflatables and all dress code guidelines still apply.

• Chick-fil-A MMS PTO Spirit Night, Tues., Oct. 7, 5-8pm, at the Bonney Lake location! 20% of your dinner purchase comes back to the PTO to use for staff appreciation activities later in the year! Thanks for your support! => Ordering in person? Be sure to tell them you're there to support "Mountain View!" => Ordering in the app? Add MVMSSPIRIT in the "Community Care Event" section and confirm it is toggled to "on" before completing your order!
• Calling all WATCH D.O.G.S.: Now's a great time to pick up MMS spirit wear through the PTO online store! We've got hoodies and T-shirts in styles and sizes for the whole family! Get yours while supplies last! Check out all our inventory at https://linktr.ee/MMSWolfpackPTO! (Please be advised that stock is limited to supply on hand.) Purchases will be sent home with your student within a week, or feel free to email president@mmswolfpackpto.org to make alternate arrangements. Wolf Wear (spirit wear) is the PTO's primary fundraiser of the year - thanks for your support!
• The PTO leadership team for the 2025-26 school year is President Janelle Hizzey, Secretary Allison Warmington and Treasurer Angela Jonas! Interested in learning more about PTO leadership? Reach out to president@mmswolfpackpto.org!
• Fred Meyer Community Rewards – it's easy to link your card - MMS PTO receives cash back when you shop! Log in and search for #RA978 - Mountain View Middle School PTO to designate us as your non-profit organization. PLUS: You still earn your Reward Points & Rebates!
• Stay current on all things PTO by following us on social media! Check out other ways to get involved at https://linktr.ee/MMSWolfpackPTO

Dear Families,

We are excited to share that our K-12 Digital Citizenship curriculum has been revised to better support students in developing the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in today’s digital world. These updates reflect our ongoing commitment to student safety, digital literacy, and ethical technology use.

Why Are We Updating the Curriculum?
Technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. As new digital tools, platforms, and issues emerge, it is our responsibility to ensure our curriculum includes:

• Latest best practices in digital safety and citizenship

• Annual review of Digital Citizenship curriculum per state law

• Tools and challenges students encounter in their daily lives, including Artificial Intelligence (AI)

What’s New This Year?

• Enhanced content around online privacy, respectful communication, media literacy, and responsible use of technology

• New lessons on AI (Artificial Intelligence) for secondary students: These age-appropriate additions introduce students to the responsible, ethical use of AI tools, how they function, and how to think critically about AI-generated content

• Improved grade-band alignment and developmentally appropriate topics to ensure learning is meaningful at every level
  

What Students Will Learn:
Students will explore topics such as:

• How to stay safe and protect their privacy online

• How to identify and avoid misinformation

• How to use generative AI tools ethically and responsibly

• How to engage in respectful digital communication

When Students Will Learn:

• Middle school students will learn about Digital Citizenship and AI during their Skills For Life period, typically taught in 7th grade

• All secondary students will learn about the Student AI Code of Conduct in September

• Advisory period
  

What This Means for Your Family:
These lessons are designed not only to meet academic standards but also to support your child’s well-being and integrity in digital spaces. We encourage you to talk with your child about what they’re learning and to explore these topics together at home.

Thank you for partnering with us to help our students become thoughtful, responsible, and empowered digital citizens.

State Law and required attendance

The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District and staff care about the well-being and academic achievement of each student. We know that daily attendance is one of the most powerful predictors of school success and on-time graduation. Our goal is to have every student at school on time, every day.

State law for mandatory attendance, called the Becca Bill, requires children from age 8 to 17 to attend a public school, private school or a district-approved home school program. Children who are 6 or 7 years old are not required to be enrolled in school. However, if parents enroll their 6 or 7 year old, the student must attend full time. And, school districts are required, under RCW 28.225.020 and RCW 28A.225.030 to take a series of actions when students accrue absences.

Also by law, we notify parents/guardians when their student is absent. If a student reaches a certain number of unexcused absences the school will contact parents/guardians to create a plan to support good attendance. Find information about excuse and unexcused absences, tardies and attendance procedures in the district’s Student & Family Information Guide and Policy 3122 Excused and Unexcused Absences.

17th - NO SCHOOL - Staff Training Day

20th - 24th - Spirit Week

24th - After School Dance & Activities

27th - 2nd Season Sports Begin

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