Note from the Principal
Dear Mustang Families,
What a wonderful start to the school year! We thank you for your participation in Mustang Roundup and supporting your child with the start of this school year. You have set the stage for your child by letting him/her know that education is important to you and we thank you. As students get back into the routine of school life, we value the partnership that we will create with you. We sincerely believe that our partnership will foster a positive school experience that will make a difference in the lives of our students.
The students will be taking the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) September 7th-8th. We give students MAP tests to determine students’ instructional level and to measure academic growth throughout the school year, and from year to year in the areas of reading and math. Please see the MAP letter in this newsletter for more detailed information.
We also want you to know of other September events including school picture make-up day and Memorial Student Council Dress-up Days. Monday, September 12th will be school picture make-up day and in the newsletter below you will find information regarding online ordering. Wednesday, October 19th will be school picture retake day. Memorial Student Council has planned the following dress-up days, and we encourage all staff and students to dress up on these designated theme days!
Memorial Student Council Dress-up Days:
Monday, September 12th – Dress to Impress Day (Also picture make-up day.)
Tuesday, September 13th – Neon Day
Wednesday, September 14th – Crazy Sock and Hat Day
Thursday, September 15th – Twin/Dynamic Duo Day
Friday, September 16th – MMS Spirit Day - Go Mustangs!
We remain committed to our goals for students to be engaged in meaningful learning, to develop socially, and to take the opportunity to participate and engage in school activities. Please feel comfortable contacting your child’s teachers, counselor, or an administrator as questions arise throughout the year. Together we will have a great 22-23 school year!
Counseling Assignments:
Alex Dobbs: 6th Grade
Kerri Andela: 7th Grade
Renee Halde: 8th Grade
Counseling Office Phone #: 362-2789 Website: http://memorialcounseling.weebly.com
Our Mission: As professional school counselors we help provide an environment in which students can achieve academic, career, and personal/social success. It is our goal and challenge to help students “Become the Best Version of Themselves.”
Social Emotional Learning - Second Step Curriculum in PRO (1st Period)
In September, we’ll begin Second Step® Middle School, a research-based social-emotional learning program designed to improve students’ social-emotional skills, such as emotion management, impulse control, problem solving, and empathy. Second Step skills and concepts are designed to help students both in and out of school. These lessons will take place in PRO Time (1st period) and will be taught by the classroom teacher about once a week. The topics include:
Mindsets and Goals: Students learn how to develop a growth mindset and apply research-based goal-setting strategies to their social and academic lives.
Recognizing Bullying and Harassment: Students learn how to recognize bullying and harassment, stand up safely to bullying, and respond appropriately to harassment.
Thoughts, Emotions, and Decisions: Students learn how to recognize strong emotions and unhelpful thoughts and apply strategies to manage their emotions and reduce stress.
Managing Relationships and Social Conflict: Students learn strategies for developing and maintaining healthy relationships, perspective-taking, and dealing with conflict.
Second Step – Parent Resources:
Parent Teen Connect Website: Tips about Screen Time, Independence, Responsibility, Communication, Etc.
Summary of September Second Step Lessons & Parent/Guardian Follow-up Questions:
If you have any questions or feel there is anything that would be helpful for your son/daughter’s counselor to know, please feel free to contact your child’s assigned school counselor. We are here to help.
Contact Us
Office Hours are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm (Monday - Friday)
After Hours: (605) 362-2792
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Cafeteria: (605) 362-2799
Counseling Office: (605) 362-2789
After School Program: (605) 370-9649
Website: http://www.sf.k12.sd.us/memorial/home
Location: Memorial Middle School, 1401 S Sertoma Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, USA
Phone: (605) 362-2785
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MemorialMSSF/
Twitter: @MemorialMSSF