We are about halfway through our 2nd Marking Period at MS 50 and this Friday we will send out progress reports that list assignments for each class, including missing assignments. Progress reports are being sent out through Jupiter, our online grade book and messaging platform. Letters will be sent home with your students tomorrow (Tuesday 1/10) with your Jupiter password if you haven't logged in before.

If you forgot your password or need help logging in, please reach out to your student's homeroom teacher. You can also contact the main office if you need additional help.

Keep reading for additional updates and things to look forward to at MS 50!

In this Issue:

• Classroom Spotlight: Arts
• PTA Updates
• CEC Election Information
• Device Inventory
• Upcoming Events

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Advocacy for Additional Space

MS 50 is growing! We are adding more students every week and we need the space to give all our students the space to learn, grow, and thrive. If you are interested in participating in advocacy and organizing to gain access to additional classroom space, please complete the Google Form below.

Washer and Dryer

We are excited to have purchased a washer and dryer to be used by anyone in the MS 50 Community! We have approval to install these machines but there are significant installation costs involved to retrofit the parent room to accommodate these machines. If you are interested in donating or helping to plan fundraisers please email our PTA President Ms. Southerland or attend the fundraising meeting on January 18.

Student Snacks

A successful and popular fundraiser is our daily snack sales during student lunch periods! If you are able to donate snacks to be sold during this time, please bring them to school and drop them off in the main office for Ms. Edda.

2023 is an Education Council Election year. Click the link below for a calendar of dates and information sessions.

The DOE is taking inventory of all computers, laptops, and tablets that are in schools and with students. Technicians from the DOE will come to MS 50 on Tuesday, January 17 and Wednesday, January 18 to scan and evaluate these devices. This project includes all devices provided by the DOE or MS 50 that are being used by students at home.

Please bring any laptops or iPads provided for learning at home by either the DOE or MS 50 to school on Friday, January 13. These devices will be scanned on Tuesday and returned to your student no later than Thursday, January 19. Please bring all devices provided by the DOE or MS 50 even if they are damaged as they can be evaluated for repair or replacement. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Stripp.

Thursday, 1/12 @ IS 318 - 4:00PM

Wednesday, 1/18 vs. MS 126 - 4:30PM

Friday, 1/20 vs. MS 577 - 4:30PM

Wednesday, 1/25 vs. MS 582 - 4:00PM

Friday, 1/27 vs. MS 113 - 4:15PM

*We are still working to schedule Girls Basketball games, currently no other schools in the district have teams that are ready to play.