MMS Update

Greetings MMS Families,

A big thank you to all the students and staff who wore pink on Friday in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Your show of support reminds our community that no one faces this challenge alone, and we truly appreciate your compassion and participation. We also want to thank all the families who joined us for parent-teacher conferences on Thursday evening. We look forward to meeting more families on Tuesday night. A few conference appointments are still available, and registration will remain open until Sunday at midnight. As a reminder, there is no school on Monday in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and we look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday morning. This week, teachers will be meeting with students to review their academic progress as we approach the end of the first marking period on October 24. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teachers with any questions or concerns.

Wishing everyone a wonderful long weekend!

No School - There will be no school on October 13th in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Parent Conferences - Parent conferences continue on October 14th. There are still a few spots remaining if you are interested in a conference.

Halloween Dance - Get your costumes ready early for our Halloween Dance on October 24th! See below for more information.

Picture Retake - If you missed picture day or are interested in a retake, the photographers return on November 5th.

Our "Pink-Out" was a huge success!

Tickets for our dance are $5.00 and sold at all lunches October 21-23. Permission slips must be signed prior to purchasing a ticket, so sign up early!

Permission Slip

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We’re excited to welcome you to this year’s in-person fall parent-teacher conferences!

Conference Dates (In-Person Only):

• Tuesday, October 14 from 2:45 - 5:45 p.m.

As in the past, we’re using PowerPTC for online scheduling, which you can access through your PowerSchool account. You’ll need your PowerSchool parent username and password to sign in.

• Scheduling opens: Tuesday, September 30 at 5:00 p.m.

• Scheduling closes: Sunday, October 12 at 11:59 p.m.

For a step-by-step guide on how to sign up, please click on this link.

👉A few important notes:

• Each grade-level team will hold conferences in pairs, with two core academic teachers co-hosting together. sign up for only one pair on your child’s team so all families have a chance to attend.

• Parents are welcome to meet with unified arts teachers without restriction.

• School staff without student rosters (such as the nurse, and school counselors) are also available for conferences.

Tip: If you aren’t able to attend on the scheduled dates or can’t find a time that works, you’re always welcome to contact your child’s teacher directly to set up another meeting time.

Questions about scheduling or PowerSchool login? Contact Linna (7-12 Tech Coordinator) at na.lin@sau26.org.

We look forward to meeting with you in person and partnering together to support your child’s growth and success.

8th Grade ELA students are currently reading The Crossover by Kwame Alexander.

October is here, and it’s the perfect month to get a little spooky! We’re inviting students and their families to dive into mysteries, thrillers, supernatural stories, or just plain scary books. From creepy ghost tales to puzzling mysteries, there’s a story for everyone who loves a good thrill!

How the challenge works:

• Choose and read a book that fits the spooky theme—alone or together as a family.

• Complete this simple entry form for each book finished.

• Each entry counts as a chance to win prizes in our October Reading Contest!

This October, explore the chills, thrills, and mysteries that books have to offer—whether you’re reading solo or sharing the story with family. Who knows what surprises lurk between the pages!

Communication Maze Activity in Advisory

School pictures are ready!

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number.

All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.

More about the Smilesafe program here.

Picture Retake Day is November 5th.

Click here for Spanish

7th graders show off their art!

Register for this important event HERE

Our student mentors and mentees are off to a great start with our Dean of Students

Rock Climbing - Virtual Information Meeting November 10 at 7:00 HERE.

Robotics - Students interested in joining our famous robotics club should email mmsftc@gmail.com

to register.

Mixed Media Art Club - Come learn about printmaking, collage and other mixed media techniques! Mrs. BC is offering an after school, Mixed Media Art club in September and October.

8th Grade Reading Ambassadors - Attention 8th grade Book Ambassadors, our first meeting is after school on Tuesday, September 9. Please stop by room 208 for a permission slip. If any other 8th grade readers would like to join, please also stop in for a permission slip!

Something Else? - If your student is interested in creating a club at MMS, simply confirm an adult advisor and the club is yours!

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

• Girls Soccer vs. Pennichuck, 4:00

• Boys Soccer at Pennichuck, 4:00

• Volleyball at Bedford, 4:00

• Field Hockey at Londonderry, 5:00

Thursday, October 16, 2025

• Girls Volleyball vs. Mt. View, 3:30

• Field Hockey at Hillside, 4:00

Friday, October 17, 2025

• Boys Soccer Scrimmage at Woodbury, 3:45

• Volleyball A at Rundlett, 4:00

• Volleyball Scrimmage at Rundlett, 5:00

Saturday, October 18, 2025

• Cross Country Tri-County Championship, 8:30 AM

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

Give 'N Go Fundraising Campaign: Donate now! https://bit.ly/mms-gng-2025

Join the fun & contribute to the Give 'N Go today! Our goal is to raise $6,000+ by Mon, 10/27 through a team-wide challenge. Each academic team that raises at least $1,000 will earn a special team-wide incentive on Fri, 10/31. Each donation goes directly to supporting our students and staff throughout the year. Follow along on Facebook & Instagram for the latest updates on the competition. Please contact Liz (fundraising@mmsptg.com) with any questions.

MMS Halloween Student Council Dance Wishlist:

The MMS student council would love your support in the form of decorations for the upcoming Halloween dance on Fri, 10/24! Items from the wishlist will be shipped directly to the school. Thank you in advance!

Halloween Dance Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F4RTFRZD4UVK?ref_=wl_share

Friday Ice Cream Day ($1/treat)

A great big thank you to all of our volunteers who are donating their time to sell ice cream on Fridays. Volunteer slots to sell ice cream are currently full through December 2025...but be on the lookout in late November for the January - March 2026 sign up for ice cream sales. If you have any questions, please contact Annette at volunteer@mmsptg.com.

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!

October Important Dates:

• Weekly Ice Cream Sales: Fridays (during lunch periods)
• No school (Columbus/Indigenous People's Day): Mon, 10/13
• Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences: Tues, 10/14 [2:45 - 5:45pm]
• MMS Student Council Halloween Dance, Fri, 10/24
• Give n' Go Campaign: ends Mon, 10/27
• 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]

Click HERE to Register for ASAP!

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.