The MMS Wolf Call

• Picture Retakes - Wednesday, 10/28
• Halloween
• A veterans Day Invitation
• Lost and Found
• Conferences - 11/10
• Holiday Help
• MMS PTO News
• When Should Your Child Stay Home?
• Parent Curriculum Preview Night
• Build the Hill Wolf Night
• 3rd Annual Bonney Lake Boo Bash
• Stay Connected to MMS Staff
• Upcoming Important Dates

Retake day is for students that have not had a picture taken

To order pictures taken on retake day:

website: JOSIEPHOTO.inter-state.com

retake order code: 0475JJ

Retake day is also for students who ordered pictures but are not happy with the results. Students MUST RETURN their original picture packet or their digital proof photo statement in exchange for a free retake.

Pictures are NOT retaken for ID Card purposes.

Lost ID cards can be reprinted using the original picture.

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.

We are excited to announce our upcoming Veterans Day Assembly on Tuesday, November 10th, from 8:30-9:00am. We would like to extend a heartfelt invitation to veterans who are family members of our students to join us for this special event. If you or a family member has served or is currently serving in the military, we would be honored to include you in this celebration.

This assembly is an opportunity for us to show our deep gratitude and respect for the service and sacrifice of our heroes.

Please use the following link to sign up:

https://forms.gle/K8uWaVFEk2NNjKiVA

Please email any questions to nicole_mccoy@sumnersd.org

Thank you!

Our lost and found is full of jackets, t-shirts, hoodies, lunchboxes, water bottles and more.

If your student is missing something, please have them check the lost and found next to the front office and on the stage. You are also welcome to check during conferences on November 10.

If items are not picked up, they will be donated over the November 13 weekend.

Dear Families,

We are looking forward to many events during the month of November but none more than the opportunity to connect with families during the Fall Arena Conferencing on November 10th from 11:40 am - 6:50 pm.

Important Details

Arena Conferencing: In an arena conference model, each teacher is available to meet with you for up to five minutes to discuss your student’s academic progress, classroom performance and any quick questions that you may have. It is called arena conferencing because teachers are arranged in a curricular pattern in the main areas of our school; the Commons/Auxiliary Gym and the Main Gym.

Locations:

Main Gym: 6th Grade Core Teachers, 6th Grade Counselors & PE Teachers

Commons & Auxiliary Gym: 7th & 8th Grade Core Teachers, 7th & 8th Grade Counselors, Band, Choir, CTE, Drama & Leadership

Conference Structure:

• We ask that parents/guardians limit each conference with each teacher to 5 minutes or less.

• Students are encouraged to attend arena conferencing but are not required to attend.

Time Schedule:

Parents come in and meet with teachers in a first-come, first-serve fashion. To reduce potential long lines, we are recommending families attend at a specified time. Parents do not need to sign up for a conference time.

Requesting an Interpreter:

Please contact Jamie Harres, jamie_harres@sumnersd.org by November 5th, if you are in need of an interpreter for conferences.

If your family is in need of a Thanksgiving meal please fill out this form at https://communitybiggive.com/meal/.

If you would like to request December holiday wishes for your MMS student(s) this year, please email Dyanne Jewett, at Dyanne_Jewett-Borst@sumnersd.org.

We would like to have your holiday wishes requests by November 20th. If you have any questions, please call the counseling department at 253-891-5211.

If you would like to donate gift cards for families in need please drop them off at the counseling office.

=> NEXT TUES, 11/3 => MMS PTO Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A, 5-8pm - Featuring MMS CELEBRITY GUEST SERVERS in the lobby from 5-7pm! You'll see Mr. Moore, Mrs. Montgomery, Mr. McDaniel and Mr. Brown delivering orders in the 5 o'clock hour, and Mr. Thrush, Mrs. Scott and Mr. Tartaglia in the 6 o'clock hour! 25% of the night's sales come back to PTO as in-store credit to use for staff appreciation lunch later in the year! See you there!

Be sure to mention MOUNTAIN VIEW when you order! (If your receipt doesn't say SPIRIT on it, please give it to a PTO volunteer on site, so we can get it added on!) Use MVMSN in the "Community Care Event" section of Chick-fil-A mobile app!

=> WED, 11/18 => Mountain View PTO Parent Meeting, Nov. 18th, 6pm, MMS library - all are invited! It’s a great opportunity to connect with our school principal, parent involvement coordinator, ASB advisor and PTO! PTO hosts parent meetings in Sept., Nov., March and May. Raffle drawing from those in attendance!

=> ORDER MMS Spirit Wear online at https://linktr.ee/MMSWolfpackPTO! A variety of hoodies, crew neck sweatshirts and T-shirts in sizes for the whole family - perfect for day-to-day, sporting events and Watch D.O.G.S.! While supplies last! 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!

=> Stay current with PTO projects and activities by clicking through to Linktree to connect with us, discover volunteer opportunities and learn ways you can offer support to the PTO! MMSWolfpackPTO | Stay Engaged & Involved | Linktree

=> 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!

=> PTO MEMBERSHIP IS FREE - if you want to be involved, come get involved! Email president@mmswolfpackpto.org

=> Our Executive Leadership team for 2026/27 is President Janelle Hizzey, Vice President Kelly Rutkosky, Secretary Christine Dell'Osso and Treasurer Stephanie Givre. Reach out to president@mmswolfpackpto.org with any questions!

Good attendance helps students succeed—but sometimes, staying home is the best choice.

See guidance provided by the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. When is your child too sick for school?

Washington State law requires that every student receive Comprehensive Sexual Health education, including HIV/AIDs prevention education, in grades 6 through 12. Because this unit covers sensitive topics, Washington State law and SBLSD board policy require that parents are provided the opportunity to preview these lessons and excuse their student from these lessons if they wish.

The district is hosting a Curriculum Review Night to provide an opportunity for parents and guardians of students currently enrolled in the classes listed below to preview Comprehensive Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS prevention teaching materials and ask questions about the resources used in the classroom.

The information below outlines how a parent or guardian may review materials and, if they choose, request an excusal for their student in accordance with state law.

• Human Growth and Development (Puberty): In accordance with RCW 28A.300.475, a parent or guardian may excuse their student from human growth and development instruction upon written request to the building principal and/or classroom teacher. Previewing instructional materials is not required to request an excusal.
• HIV/AIDS Prevention Education: Under RCW 28A.230.070, state law requires that parents or guardians attend one of the district’s information sessions in order to request that their student be excused from AIDS prevention education. Following attendance at an information session, a written opt-out request may be submitted to the building principal and/or the student’s classroom teacher.

If you are unable to attend the preview event and you wish to view the resources, please contact Instructional Services at (253) 891-6065 to schedule a viewing appointment.

Call or visit:

Our offices are open Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during the school year. Our main office number is: 253-891-5200.

During the year, parents/guardians may schedule conferences with teachers/counselors at a mutually agreed upon time by contacting: Joelle Atkins (joelle_atkins@sumnersd.org )

Email:

A majority of our communication to families will be via electronic newsletters/emails. Please check Skyward Family Access to make sure we have a valid email address for you.

As always, please contact us if you have any questions or need support/assistance. Thank you for partnering with us!

Amy Montgomery, Principal (amy_montgomery@sumnersd.org)

Brett McDaniel, Assistant Principal (brett_mcdaniel@sumnersd.og)

Chris Tartaglia, Assistant Principal (christopher_tartaglia@sumnersd.org )

Mandy Grams, Athletic Coordinator (amanda_grams@sumnersd.org )

October

27 - Build the Hill Wolf Night

28 - Picture Retakes

29- 3rd Annual Boo Bash

November

10 - Veterans Day Assembly

10 - Conferences (early dismissal)

11 - No school - Veterans Day

24 - MMS Extravaganza (details coming soon!)

24 - Early Dismissal

25-27 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

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