The Weekly Update #4

Shining Stars

Every day across Mount Olive, our staff members do things, both large and small, that make a meaningful difference for students, colleagues, families, and our schools. Often, these moments happen quietly and without recognition. The Shining Star initiative is designed to help us notice, celebrate, and share them. We are so proud of this month's MOMS Shining Stars. Congratulations to Melissa Hughes, Joanna Scarangello, Heather Gonzalez and Rob O'Callaghan!

In the lesson, students participated in a paper trick in which they cut to redistribute the surface area of paper and then tried to fit a body part through it. This activity helped students understand the importance of materials used for a prototype while allowing them to practice the final steps of the Engineering Design Process: Create, Test, and Improve. They had great fun trying to fit their entire class through the largest of the papers!

Our bakeshop classes had fun with the annual Cupcake Wars competition...and the winner is...Pooh and Friends!! Congratulations to all of our bakers!

For all questions or concerns regarding middle school athletics, please contact Carly O'Reilly at carly.oreilly@motsd.org

We are looking forward to offering many exciting clubs this year at M.O.M.S many of which have already begun! Stay tuned for more on this year's offerings as we anticipate rolling out club information in the next few weeks.

SmartPass empowers both students and educators, minimizes classroom disruptions, maximizes instructional time, and makes student management easier and safer for the entire student body.

STUDENT IDs: All students at MOMS are required to wear their school-issued ID and lanyard each day as part of our commitment to building safety and accountability. If you received a message indicating your child needs a replacement, please be sure to return the original or submit the replacement fee as soon as possible. Incoming 6th grade students will receive their IDs on the first day of school. All returning students will also receive their IDs on the first day of school. IDs are to remain at school and will be turned in during PM Homeroom each day prior to dismissal. In the event that your student's ID is lost or damaged at any point during the school year, please have them report that to their homeroom teacher right away. They will be assisted with our replacement procedures.

Regular attendance and punctuality is

essential. Each day of learning builds on the last, and being

present ensures your child does not miss critical instruction

or fall behind. Arriving on time (8:00am) helps your child

begin with a positive mindset and stay on track with their

learning. To report a student absence please use pickup patrol. Click on the image below to access the site.

All immunization records and medical

forms are due by the first day of school. Please contact Ms. Segnello or Mr. Andrew Jaworski in the nurse’s office with questions:

mailto:stacy.segnello@motsd.org or Andrew.jaworski@motsd.org