MMS Update

Greetings Merrimack Middle School Families,

Thank you all for helping make the opening days of school such a success. It was wonderful to see our students back in the hallways as we began a new school year. As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. The fun at MMS will resume on Tuesday, September 2. We are also looking forward to connecting with families during this week’s Back to School Nights: 7th grade families are invited on September 3, and 8th grade families on September 4. On September 4, 8th grade families will also have the opportunity to attend the informational meeting about the spring trip to Washington, DC or Boston. Additional details can be found below.

Have a great week, thank you for all your support!

No School for Students - There will be no school for students on September 1st to observe Labor Day, and no school on September 10th for a teacher workshop day.

Back-to-School Nights - We invite families to come see classrooms at meet teachers on September 3rd for 7th graders, and September 4th for 8th graders. Each night will run from 6:00-7:15

8th Grade Culminating Experience Meeting - 8th grade families will attend the meeting for the spring Washington, DC and New England Trips at the end of back to school night on September 4th. This mandatory meeting for the trips will begin at 7:00.

No School for Students - There will be a teacher professional day on September 10th. There will be no school for students on this day.

Picture Day - Get your smiles ready for September 19th! Ordering information can be found below.

The PTG is excited to announce that the MMS Spirit Store is now open, featuring products with Merrimack logos for everyone! Check out our new women's boxy tee and sweatshirt with a retro puff paint logo. Grab your favorite tee shirt, hoodie, sweatpants, or new this year, trucker hats! We are excited to see everyone sporting their new gear throughout the hallways, in the classrooms, at school events and activities. The store will be open for ordering from Aug 18th - Sept 7th. Questions? Please contact info@mintprintworks.com

Shop the MMS store today!

http://mintprintworks.chipply.com/MMSFALL25

Hello from your MMS Kitchen Staff!

We hope you had a wonderful and relaxing summer.

What a great way to start the day, with BREAKFAST! We now offer a variety of breakfast choices. Muffins, breads, bagels, yogurt, cereals and so much more. Breakfast is $2.00 (Free for Free and Reduced students) or they can buy a la cart.

We also have some great meal choices available to your student. In addition to the regular menu choice, we also offer a second hot lunch choice. Other choices are Grab and Go meals—such as bagels with cream cheese, PB&J Uncrustables, and a variety of sandwiches—each meal includes a vegetable, fruit, and milk. Fresh salads are also available daily at the snack line. Lunch is $3.75 ($.40 for Reduced and Free from Free students)

We have a snack line that offers chips, muffins, cookies, and flavored waters. To purchase a snack, your student must have their student ID card or cash.

We encourage students to bring their student ID cards to help make the lunch line go smoothly. If they lose their card, they can ask their homeroom teacher for a replacement. Any card they have had in the district will work.

Forms will be coming home to apply for the Free and Reduced lunch program. A reminder, you do have to apply every year. The mail office has extra forms if you did not receive one.

Remember, if your student has any food allergies, please send a doctor's note to the nurse so we can update their lunch profile. We do offer special gluten-free meals for students with a doctor's note.

Please contact jennifer.cargile@sau26.org with any questions

Picture Day is coming on Friday, September 19!

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTFFWW2G. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!

Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com .

Full Picture Flyer

Please complete the form below if you have interest in joining this important group for our families. Please respond by September 5th.

Special Education Parent/Caregiver Advisory Committee Form

Interested in volunteering? See the information below and click the image for your online trainings.

Arrival - Please see the map for drop-off procedures HERE. Our school does not open until 7:00 each day, so please plan accordingly.

Dismissal - Our dismissal procedures begin at 2:00 with announcements and bus dismissals. Please be sure your student knows their afternoon bus number. This will help ensure they dismiss at the appropriate time.

We have so much engaging learning at MMS, that there is no need for cell phone use at school! We remind families that a student's cell phone is to be off and away in a backpack or locker between 7:30 and 2:00. Students will be asked to turn their phones into the office if they are using them without permission. Thank you to all our families for supporting our distraction-free school!

The registration for this year's Chromebook registration is now open! Please take a moment to sign up for this important safety net for your student's school issued device.

Device Insurance 25-26

Device Cash or Check Payment Form

In addition to your student's Chromebook, please see the link below for suggested school supplies.

Supply Lists

MMS Spirit Store is Open!

The PTG is excited to announce that the MMS Spirit Store is now open, featuring products with Merrimack logos for everyone! Check out our new women's boxy tee and sweatshirt with a retro puff paint logo. Grab your favorite tee shirt, hoodie, sweatpants, or new this year, trucker hats! We are excited to see everyone sporting their new gear throughout the hallways, in the classrooms, at school events and activities. The store will be open for ordering through 9/7 @11:59pm. Questions? Please contact info@mintprintworks.com

Shop the MMS store today!

http://mintprintworks.chipply.com/MMSFALL25

Calling all Volunteers!

Are you interested in volunteering this school year? If so, please complete the below steps to ensure you are cleared to volunteer throughout the school year (this includes parents that are considering/plan to chaperone the 8th Grade Washington, DC, culminating experience). All Vector training is due no later than Fri, 10/31, per MSD administration. Thank you for your commitment to our schools!

Lifetouch School Pictures

The MMS School Picture Day is Friday,9/19. Order today at mylifetouch.com [Picture Day ID: EVTFFWW2G]

PTG General Info:

The MMS PTG is excited to welcome back all of the students and families at MMS! It was a pleasure meeting many of you at the Self Guided tours! Below you will find some important dates and our contact info. Please join us at our first general meeting on Monday, 9/8 @6pm and/or feel free to reach out to any of us - we look forward to meeting everyone throughout the year!

September Important Dates:

• MMS Spirit Store Orders: Thurs, 8/22 - Fri, 9/7@11:59pm
• No School: Mon, 9/1 - [Labor Day Holiday]
• 7th Grade Open House - Wed, 9/3 6-7pm
• 8th Grade Open House - Thurs, 9/4 6-7pm
• 8th Grade Experience Mandatory Meeting - Thurs, 9/4 @7pm
• PTG September General Meeting: Mon, 9/8 6-7PM in the MMS library
• No School: Wed, 9/10 [Teacher Workshop Day]
• MMS Picture Day: Fri, 9/19
• Volunteer Background Check/Vector Course completion: no later than Fri, 10/31

PTG Contact Info:

Kim Desmarais, President [president@mmsptg.com]

Liz Thomson, Fundraising [Fundraising@mmsptg.com]

Rachel Paepke, Treasurer [Treasurer@mmsptg.com]

Michelle Bouley, Secretary [secretary@mmsptg.com]

Annette Chaput, Volunteer Coordinator [volunteer@mmsptg.com]

Chrissy Drew, Member-at-Large [member@mmsptg.com]

Be sure to stay in the loop by connecting with us through our social media!

MMS Facebook

MMS Instagram

MMS PTG Facebook

In our ongoing effort to increase school security, we have the following procedures when parents/guardians come to our school during school hours. Thank you all for your understanding.

Dismissal - If dismissing a student, we ask that an authorized dismissing parent/guardian show their ID in the foyer, and then wait in that location for the dismissed student to meet you.

Dropping off items - If a parent/guardian is dropping off an item for a student, we ask that they leave it in the designated area in the foyer.

Visiting the school - If parents/guardians are arriving for a scheduled meeting, we ask that they show their ID in the foyer and then sign in at the main office to receive a visitor pass.