MVMS Weekly Parent Update

December 7, 2018

Trimester 1 Report Cards

Trimester 1 report cards were distributed via Alma today.  My apologies for the two emails. I thought I had made an error on the first run through and sent it out a second time.  Learning curve! Please contact us if you have any issue accessing your student’s report card.

Sixth Grade News

On 11/30, Mrs. Kilmister’s science classes worked with Mr. Robert Vallieres from NH Fish and Game to learn about endangered species in a program called Here Today, Gone Tomorrow. He is also an author of the book, "Wounded Warriors, A Soldier's Story of Healing through Birds".  Thank you, Mrs. Kilmister for bringing this opportunity to our students!

8th Grade SS - Ms. Dunn

Students are making Book Trailers for the WWII books read in class.  Students chose to read one of the following over the first Trimester:  The Diary of Anne Frank, London Calling, The Art of Keeping Cool, Soldier Boys or the Boy in the Striped Pajamas.  They participated in book discussion groups and the culminating activity is to create a book trailer to show to other students.

Let’s Go Fishing!

Mrs. Kilmister is organizing a Saturday ice fishing event!  Parents must attend with students. Information attached.

Ski Club

Ski Club will run again this year at Pats Peak.  We will go Thursdays beginning 2/14 through 3/21.  Flyer with more information attached!

Geography Bee

Congratulations to the following students who will be participating in our school-wide Geography Bee on on Tuesday, 12/18: Alyssa Ishii, Hunter Cross, Noah Byron, Molly Bentley, Simon Keary, Marshall Carey-Matthews, Billy DeWitte, Logan Cloutier, Nolan Paveglio, and Keighen Duppong.  Best of luck to each of you!

Unified Basketball

MVMS will be running a Unified Basketball team this year!  We started last year with Spring Soccer and are excited to move forward with BB!

Kindness Counts

• Kindness counts at MVMS!  And to help remind everyone about that, we are kicking off our Kindness Counts initiative with a variety of activities recognizing acts of kindness and themed days.  

• We have begun recognizing acts of kindness around the building by putting leaves on our Kindness Tree.  Student names are also being placed in a basket for a raffle!

• MVMS Feed the Need Food Drive is up and running.  Grade 6 is still in first place with points!!  Students are encouraged to bring in food to support the cause!  We will celebrate the Grade Level that has the most points by December 14.  We will be donating our proceeds to the local food pantries in the area.

Spirit Week

Prior to the holiday break, MVMS will be sponsoring a Spirit Week!

Monday

Movie Character Day-Dress as your favorite movie character.

Tuesday

Ugly Sweater Day- Wear your ugliest sweater.

Wednesday

Silly Sock Day- Wear your silliest socks.

Thursday

Throwback Day- Dress up from your favorite decade.

Friday

Dr.Seuss Day- Dress as your favorite Dr.Seuss character.

MVMS Newsletter

Please take a few minutes to check out November's Newsletter!

https://www.smore.com/app/pages/preview/r07qd

Library Media Center Information

Please go to the Newsletter at the site below for some LMC updates.

https://www.smore.com/9ngux

Band and Chorus Information:

• 6th grade band meets during Pride Block on Mon./Wed.

• 7th & 8th grade band meets during Pride Block on Tues./Thurs.

• 6th grade chorus meets during Pride Block on Tues./Thurs.

• 7th & 8th grade chorus meets during Pride Block on Mon./Wed.

After School Activities Update:

AAP is open to all students for academic support every Monday - Wednesday.  Students must have things to work on while staying after school.

Vocal Ensemble meets Mondays.

Best Buddies meets on Mondays in Room 103.  Anyone is welcome! 12/17, 1/14, 2/18, 3/18, 4/15, 5/20.

Poetry Club meets Mondays.  

Jazz Band meets Wednesdays.

Destination Imagination meets Tuesdays and is still looking for members!.

PTO Update:

• PTO is looking for Volunteers to help organize May’s spring fair.  A variety of subcommittees are being formed. Please email jparrotto@mvsdpride.org if you are able to help.

Upcoming Dates:

12/10 - School Board Meeting 7:15 @ MVHS

12/11 - Winter Band Concert 7:00 @ MVHS Auditorium

12/18 - School-Wide Geography Bee

12/17-21 - Spirit Week

12/19 - Winter Choral Concert 7:00 @ MVHS Auditorium

Warmly,
Mrs. Lamontagne