The MMS Wolf Call

• Fall Conferences
• Veterans Day Assembly
• Holiday Assistance
• Message from the Health Room
• Lost and Found
• Extravaganza 2025 is coming to Mountain View
• PTO News
• Morning Student Drop-off
• Parent Curriculum Review Night
• Attendance Message
• Upcoming Important Dates

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 13 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 welcome 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 7th, if you are in need of an interpreter for conferences.

School hours on November 13th are 7:25am to 10:40am. There will be no sports or clubs that day.

Dear Families,

We are excited to announce our upcoming Veterans Day Assembly on Monday, November 10th, from 8:40-9:10am. 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/2Z3TA858quYjRrbY9

Please email any questions to nicole_mccoy@sumnersd.org

Thank you!

Reminder to Parents/Guardians:

Please remember that students may not receive any medication at school without a completed medication order from a licensed healthcare provider. This includes both prescription and over-the-counter medications.

If your child requires medication during the school day, please provide the proper documentation and deliver the medication to the school nurse. This helps us ensure your child’s safety and compliance with school health policies.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!

Thanksgiving Meals Available

If your family is in need of a Thanksgiving meal please fill out this form at https://communitybiggive.com/meal/. If you have any questions, please call Wendy Lubash at 253-891-5211.

Holiday Help Available

If you would like to request December holiday wishes for your MMS student(s) this year, please email Wendy Lubash at wendy_lubash@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.

Our lost and found is full! If your student is missing something, please have them check the lost and found next to the front office and on the stage. We will also have lost and found out for you to check during conferences.

If items are not picked up, they will be donated on Friday, November 14th.

Instead of selling products to support school activities this year, we're selling fun! Wolf Extravaganza will take place on November 25th and give students the opportunity to hangout and have fun with their friends. This fundraiser is critical to providing students with fun, engaging enrichment opportunities, including our athletic programs. Without this funding we cannot fully fund our programs. Your support is needed and appreciated.

Fundraising Goals

• Individual Student Fundraising Goal: $25

• School Wide Fundraising Goal: $17,000

Activities Funded by the Wolf Extravaganza

• All athletics/sports*

• Officials

• Uniforms

• Equipment

*Without the Wolf Extravaganza we can’t fully fund all of our teams & athletic programs.

• ASB

• Chess tournament

• We're treating our staff to festive Fall drinks and pastries the Monday of Thanksgiving Week! Click through to learn how you can help!
  https://linktr.ee/MMSWolfpackPTO
• All are invited: PTO General Membership Meeting, Wed., Nov. 19th at 6:00pm in the MMS Library! You'll hear from Principal Amy Montgomery and Parent Involvement Coordinator Nicole McCoy, plus we'll have news from ASB and talk more about how you can get involved as a PTO supporter and volunteer. We have PTO general membership meetings four times each school year.
• Now's a great time to pick up MMS SPIRIT WEAR through the PTO online store! We've got hoodies and T-shirts in styles and sizes for the whole family! Get yours while supplies last! Check out all our inventory at https://linktr.ee/MMSWolfpackPTO! (Please be advised that stock is limited to supply on hand.) 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!
• A big thanks to our Dance Concessions PTO Volunteers for their hustle at the October student dance! (We also had a great time this past month selling snacks and water off our mobile cart at home track meets!) Want to get involved in PTO activities? We're always looking for fun volunteers to help with family events and staff appreciation activities!
• The PTO leadership team for the 2025-26 school year is President Janelle Hizzey, Secretary Allison Warmington and Treasurer Angela Jonas! Interested in learning more about PTO leadership? Reach out to president@mmswolfpackpto.org!
• Fred Meyer Community Rewards – It's easy to link your Rewards card to benefit MMS PTO! Log in to www.fredmeyer.com/i/community/community-rewards and search for #RA978 - Mountain View Middle School PTO - to designate us as your preferred non-profit organization. We'll receive cash back when you shop! PLUS: You still earn your Reward Points & Rebates!
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

Washington State law requires that every student receives 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.

The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District (SBLSD) is hosting a curriculum night for families to preview the Comprehensive Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS prevention curriculum for students enrolled in the following:

● 1st semester 7th and 8th grade Skills for Life

● 9th grade Health classes

The Curriculum will be available for preview. This is an opportunity for parents and guardians to understand the curriculum content for students currently enrolled in 7th or 8th grade Skills for Life or 9th grade Health classes, preview teaching materials and ask questions about the resources used in the classroom.

Parent Review Night

December 4, 2025 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Sumner-Bonney Lake School District Administration Building, Board Room

Parents wishing to exclude their child from the Sexual Health and/or HIV/AIDS curriculum, as required by our state, must preview this curriculum and sign an exclusion form.

Additionally, there will be another opportunity in the spring for families of 6th-12th graders who will study this Health-related content during 2nd semester.

10th - Veterans Day Assembly

11th - NO SCHOOL in honor of Veterans Day

13th - Early Dismissal and Fall Conferences

25th - Early Dismissal

26th-28th - NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Holiday

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