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Tutoring is available along with homework help during morning bus duty in Math, ELA, Science, & Social Studies in room 3, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 7AM-7:45AM
 
Movies always have the coolest and craziest things happening, but are they always realistic? Well, grab your fuzzy blankets, popcorn, and get ready to kick back your feet, because Oak Ridge Institute for Science & Education wants you to watch a movie and find out! We are asking that you pick a scene from a film and research the science behind it. You can then explain whether this scene is scientifically possible or not for a chance to win an awesome prize! TWELVE prizes will be awarded with three winners per grade band. Click here for more info.  Prizes for this competition are:

6th-8th grade:

  • 32GB 8th Generation iPad
  • Sphero Mini
  • 2nd Generation Apple Pen
 
Want free money for college?  Check out the scholarships located on our MMS library webpage.
 
Chromebooks:
(1) Students are to charge Chromebook devices each night, fully charged, ready to go each morning.
(2) Tech is available every day during designated times located on the library door either in the library or in Mr. Hamilton's room.
(3)  If your Chromebook needs repair, you must turn it your power cord with the device.
 
 
 
 
 
Movies always have the coolest and craziest things happening, but are they always realistic? Well, grab your fuzzy blankets, popcorn, and get ready to kick back your feet, because Oak Ridge Institute for Science & Education wants you to watch a movie and find out! We are asking that you pick a scene from a film and research the science behind it. You can then explain whether this scene is scientifically possible or not for a chance to win an awesome prize! TWELVE prizes will be awarded with three winners per grade band. Click here for more info.  Prizes for this competition are:

6th-8th grade:

  • 32GB 8th Generation iPad
  • Sphero Mini
  • 2nd Generation Apple Pen
 
Progress reports will be going home Tuesday, Sept. 14th.
 
Want free money for college?  Check out the scholarships located on our MMS library webpage.
 
Congratulations to our August Students of the Month:  Aycee Bolinger (6th), Millie Chenevare (7th), & Rhys Smiley (8th).  Faulty & Staff Members of the Month are: Mr. Bivens (6th) & Ms. Garren (nurse).
 
Sporting Events this Week:
9/9:  Softball @ Union Grove
9/9:  Jr. Chiefs @ Tellico
 
The Teen Center will be closed for the remainder of the week.
 
All bucket drummers will meet after school on Tuesdays from 3pm-4pm starting this week.
 
Chorus will begin meeting on Thursdays from 3pm-4pm starting this week.
 
Turn in Coke caps, Little Caesar's proof of purchase tabs (on the side of the box), & Box Top receipts to homeroom teachers.
 
Chromebooks:
(1) Students are to charge Chromebook devices each night, fully charged, ready to go each morning.
(2) Tech is available every day during designated times located on the library door either in the library or in Mr. Hamilton's room.
(3)  If your Chromebook needs repair, you must turn it your power cord with the device.
Parents or guardians must complete the 2021-2022 Chromebook agreement in order for their student to receive a Chromebook.  The agreement is online this year.  There is no Chromebook fee for this 2021-2022 school year.  The Chromebook fee was paid for by the ESSER funds received from the state.
 
A note from Nurse Garren:  Good morning!  Per OSHA guidelines, everyone who enters the clinic, teacher or student must wear a mask. Whether they are healthy or not. Even if they are just coming in to take their medications.
 
Because of our short week, progress reports will go home next week.
 
Student Government Association is starting up at MMS.  We will be helping MMS & our community.  Meetings will take place after school starting August 23rd from 3-4:15.
 
Beta Club candidates:  be sure to submit paperwork & dues by the new deadline of Sept 8th.  If you have questions, see Mrs. Peak.
 
Each homeroom collects Coke bottle caps & Little Caesar's proof of purchase tab (located on the box).  Students can bring them any time to the school (homeroom teacher).  It helps us buy supplies for learning activities.  Also, parents can download the Box Top for Education app & scan their receipts in.  The Box Top app sends money directly to MMS.  Thank you for your support!
 
Behavior Reward Day is Friday, Sept. 10th.  Students who do not have over 5 citations or 2 missing assignments will participate in the fun.
 
Upcoming Sporting Events:
8/31  Softball @ North Middle @ 5:30PM
*All sports, practice & games, will be cancelled from 9/1 to 9/7.
 
Chorus will begin next week.  Students who are interested in being a chorus member need to see Dr. Moore as soon as possible to receive the paperwork.
 
Students, be sure to be vigilant about washing hands & keeping germs at bay.  Extra masks are available in the front office for any student who would like one.
 
Students are to charge Chromebooks at home nightly.  Come ready to work the following morning.  If students have tech problems, they are to turn in their power cord along with the Chromebook for repair.
 
Re-Takes for pictures will be scheduled later in the fall.
 
Think you are smart?  Sign up for the MMS Quiz Bowl Team.  Practices start August 26th and will continue on Thursdays from 3-4:15 with competitions against other schools coming up in October.  See Mr. Standridge if you want more info.
 
If you were unable to get a copy of last year's yearbook and would like one, a few copies are available.  See Mrs. Gray for more info.  Copies of the 2021-2022 MMS yearbook will be available for pre-purchase soon.
 
Beginning of year paperwork is to be quickly turned in to homeroom teachers.
 
Refer to district policy for dress code.  The policy is also found in the student handbook.
 
Students, do you want free money for college?  It is not too early to begin applying for scholarships.  In fact, applying for & receiving scholarships while in middle school is easier than in high school.  Scholarships have deadlines.  Check out available scholarships on the MMS Library webpage.
Student Government Association is starting up at MMS.  We will be helping MMS & our community.  Meetings will take place after school starting August 23rd from 3-4:15.
 
Think you are smart?  Sign up for the MMS Quiz Bowl Team.  Practices start August 26th and will continue on Thursdays from 3-4:15 with competitions against other schools coming up in October.  See Mr. Standridge if you want more info.
 
If you were unable to get a copy of last year's yearbook and would like one, a few copies are available.  See Mrs. Gray for more info.  Copies of the 2021-2022 MMS yearbook will be available for pre-purchase soon.
 
Beginning of year paperwork is to be quickly turned in to homeroom teachers.
 
Refer to district policy for dress code.  The policy is also found in the student handbook.
 
Turn in Coke caps, Little Caesar's proof of purchase tabs (on the side of the box), & Box Top receipts to homeroom teachers.
 
Twirling tryouts will be August 24th & 26th from 6PM-7PM with a parent meeting to follow for anyone making the team on Aug. 26th.
 
Upcoming Sporting Events:
Softball will be playing in a Tournament this weekend in Loudon.
 
Chromebooks:
(1) Students are to charge Chromebook devices each night, fully charged, ready to go each morning.
(2) Tech is available every day during designated times located on the library door either in the library or in Mr. Hamilton's room.
(3)  If your Chromebook needs repair, you must turn it your power cord with the device.