MGMS Weekly Memo

This week, all students will be taking an ACAP Practice assessment in Math, Reading, and Science. Please see the be mindful of the schedule, and make every effort to have your student present and on time for testing.

Below are a few things you could help us with:

• BE ON TIME AND PRESENT each day your child is scheduled to test. Students who miss the scheduled testing administration will make-up the test. In order to avoid missing academic time for a make-up test, please have your student present on the designated testing days.

• Remind students to bring their charged laptop and charger every day.

• Make sure your child gets a good night’s rest and has breakfast (we provide breakfast at school each day as well). Snacks are not allowed in the testing room.

• Drink plenty of water. Drinks are not allowed in the testing room.

• NO electronic devices are allowed in the testing rooms. Cell phones or Apple watches are not allowed in the testing room. They will remain in students’ backpacks outside of the room or should be left at home.

• Students should bring a physical book to read after the test. Stuffed animals, toys, fidgets, blankets, pillow, etc., are not allowed in the testing room

Join us for a quick virtual meeting to learn about how our Title I monies were spent. Check in with us for a quick virtual update on October 15 @ 11a.m.!

Únase a nosotros para una breve reunión virtual para saber cómo se gastaron nuestros fondos del Título I. Póngase en contacto con nosotros para una breve virtual ¡Actualización el 15 de Octubre a las 11:00!

October is a fun month for us! We have Trunk-or-Treat and our Fall Ball!

Trunk-or-Treat will be Friday, October 23rd. This is a schoolwide event. Middle school student organizations get to host trunks for the elementary school students. It is nice to have the school mingling in fun fall festivities.

Then, middle school students will enjoy their Fall Ball on Saturday, October 24th. From 6-8 pm, middle school students will get to dance the night away. Start planning your fun fall attire and practicing dance moves. It is always a BLAST! Clink the Fall Ball flyer to purchase dance tickets in advance.

Mrs. Pavlak, our school librarian is at it again. Following our September poetry contest, students have the opportunity to write a spooky story for October. Check out the rules and get writing.

Get ready to discover your next favorite read! Join us in person or shop online to support our school library.

When: October 19th – October 23rd

Daily Hours: Open 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Special Evening Hours - Friday, Oct 23: Open late during Trunk-or-Treat!

Can't make it in person? Set up an eWallet for hassle-free student shopping or browse our expanded online inventory right from home on our homepage: Click the flyer below to be directed to the homepage.

Check out trailers for some of the books we will have at the fair– https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/hub/videos/vbt/ms1-ms2.html

All purchases benefit our school library and help us buy new books for our students to read.

See you at the Book Fair!

Does your student want a new house shirt? Place an order now, while you can.

Below are the designs for each house. The designs come in several styles

• Long sleeve
• Short sleeve
• Crewneck sweatshirt
• Hoodie sweatshirt

We also have a generic Mountain Gap shirt you can also purchase in all four house colors.

Click the graphic below to be direct to the website to purchase.

Do you have tickets?

All tickets for any HCS sporting event must be purchased on GoFan. Download the app and set up an account so you can be ready for all athletic events. Click the GoFan logo to the right to purchase tickets to athletic events.

All students at Mountain Gap Elementary & Middle School will receive free breakfast and lunch this year. A la cart items like chips and ice cream will be sold. You can add money to your child's lunch account on the EZ School Pay site if you would like for them to purchase a la cart items.

Are you plugged-in to what is happening in HCS? Huntsville City Schools sends out their own SMORE newsletter regularly. Next time you get the email from HCS Communications with The Progress Report, make sure and click the link. In this edition of the Progress Report you will find information about the following:

• Highlights from across the District
• Calendar information
• Capital plan highlights and much more

You can click the heading image in this story to be connected to the latest HCS newsletter.

Do you have an 8th grader? Create a lasting memory by purchasing a yearbook ad. Quarter page ads are on sale for $25 through the end of October.

Click the image to be directed to Walsworth Yearbooks to purchase your yearbook or ad.

We have lots of events through the year that would benefit from parent volunteers.

Mad Scientist Day - This is a fun filled day of hands-on science experiments and demonstrations for students. Parents could help set up experiments between classes and assist in facilitating when appropriate.

College & Career Day - This is a day where we help students get acquainted with a variety of college and career options. Parents could help contact businesses/colleges for the career fair and assist the day of with set-up.

STEAM Night - Thus far this has been our BIGGEST event. We would ask parents to help contact local companies asking for participation in our STEAM night. Parents could also help up organize and set up/break down after the event.

Color Run - This is a fundraising event for MGES and MGMS. Funds go directly to the schools, not through PTA. Prior to the event, we would ask parents to help with the organization of this event. We would need additional parents to help on the day of the event with the throwing of the color.

Check out the link below and complete the GoogleForm if you find one that interested you. We will contact you to discuss exactly how you can help.

Each week teachers will compile the information for their class into one grade-level memo. You will know what your child is studying, when homework is due and when they have tests and projects. Please check the grade-level memo each week. It is the best way to stay informed.

If you need to email the teacher for a class, just click their name. It is hyperlinked to their email.

Feel free to call the office at 256-428-7720 or email us your questions. We are happy to assist you.

Heather Bardwell, Principal - heather.bardwell@hsv-k12.org

Shana Folk, Assistant Principal - shana.folk@hsv-k12.org

Erica Formby, Counselor - erica.formby@hsv-k12.org

Jennifer McLaughlin, Office Manager - jennifer.mclaughlin@hsv-k12.org

Email: mtngapmiddleschool@gmail.com
Website: https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/schools/mountain-gap-middle
Location: 821 Mtn Gap Rd Huntsville AL 35803
Phone: 256-428-7720
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mountaingapp8