MUMS Family Newsletter
September 4, 2026
Week 2
Dear MUMS Community,
It's hard to believe we are already two weeks into the 26-27 School Year! While the weeks have been short, they have been jam packed with new information, routine building, culture and climate shaping joy! I would be surprised if your student doesn't need a lot of rest this weekend!
Please check in with your student about classroom expectations, how to check Power School and additionally whether or not they are interested in a club or sport, some of which began this week! Next week there will be more of a focus on content and skills for learning as we continue to move through the first Quarter.
Thank you for being flexible through the first few weeks of transportation challenges. We are grateful to those who have adapted to the bussing changes and impressed by how well students have navigated this transition. Additionally, we really appreciate those who are picking up their students by car who have honored our requests to keep our drive way and Middle road as clear as possible during dismissal time. Last week I sent an email about this, which I have included below as well.
Have a great four day weekend and thank you for being a partner in this work!
Best,
Michaela
If you have questions, please reach out to us:
MUMS office 802-382-1600 or visit the MUMS website.
Michaela Wisell, Principal mwisell@acsdvt.org
Fieh Chan, Assistant Principal fchan@acsdvt.org
Erin Jipner, Student Response Coordinator ejipner@acsdvt.org
Dustin Hunt, Athletics and Activities Director dhunt@acsdvt.org
- Sept. 4th- School Break (No School)
- Sept. 7th- School Break (No School)
- Sept. 18th- Playing Fields-Flynn Center Performance (6:00)
- Sept. 21st - School Break (No School)
- Sept. 24th - MUMS Open House 6:00-7:30
From the MYP Coordinator
Greetings MUMS Caregivers!
It has been a busy first week at MUMS! Teachers and students have been busy establishing new routines, setting expectations for the year, and diving right into learning.
Here at MUMS, in addition to academic proficiencies, all students are scored on their Approaches to Learning, or ATLs. The MUMS ATLs include Organization, Collaboration, and Self-Management. You can see more detail about these in Appendix B of our Teaching and Learning Guide, linked on the website.
This time of year, Organization can be a great ATL to discuss with your student at home! Juggling many classes at once, organization can be a huge challenge for many middle schoolers. But taking the time to learn strategies is a life-long skill that will benefit students for years to come.
đź’ˇTalk to your student: Are they using their planner? How are they organizing all their papers and materials from class? Is their google drive organized? Do they know how to find class materials (google classroom?) and how to contact a teacher when needed?
Student Forms
In early August Caregivers were sent a Welcome letter via USPS that included forms/paperwork that needed to be filled out. These forms are important to return to us as we use them to update our records to have the most current information on file. Forms that need to be filled out and returned are:
- ACSD Directory Information, FERPA/COPPA Annual Form
- ACSD Field Trip Permission & Early Dismissal Emergency Plan Annual Form
- Student Information Form
- Health Forms
If you have not filled out/returned these forms please do so by September 11th.
Thank you!
Picture Day
Picture Day!
MUMS will have Picture Day on Wednesday September 30th. Order forms for LifeTouch will be handed out in TA the week prior. If you prefer to order your student’s school pictures online please visit mylifetouch.com and use the Picture ID EVTP4ZWQP. Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Picture Retake Day is scheduled for Wednesday November 11th.
If you have any questions please contact Megan Curran at mcurran@acsdvt.org.
Student Absences, Dismissals + Bus Notes
If your student will be absent from school, needs an early dismissal, or will take a different bus, please follow these directions:
- Absence / early dismissal: Call 802-382-1297, the MUMS attendance line, before 8:30am (helpful tip: add this number to your phone now as "MUMS attendance line")
- Early dismissal + bus notes: Students must deliver a caregiver's note to the front office when arriving at school (before TA).
- If taking a bus other than their regular bus: Students must bring a caregiver's note and have it signed by a MUMS Administrative Assistant in the front office to be valid.
