Marshall Middle School
Weekly Update
September 16, 2019
Dear Students and Parents,
Thank you for assisting us in having a great school opening. Students were greeted by their teachers who were eager to meet them and begin the new school year. The students appeared excited to meet new friends, learn their new schedule, and take on a new role at the school as 5th, 6th, and 7th graders. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all of our staff. Our staff is certainly proving to truly be an exceptional group of educators. We look forward to a rewarding school year.
Middle School years can sometimes prove to be challenging both academically and socially. Students in the middle school, while they may present needing less parent/adult support in meeting these challenges, require a great deal of help. This help comes best in the form of a coaching model. Students will stumble, fall, and yes in some instances fail. Sometimes it appears that the middle school years are where this happens most. Coaching your child through situations, while I admit is sometimes extremely challenging, will allow him/her to learn how to navigate difficult situations. We place tremendous value on being a part of your child’s education. We will support your child in meeting these challenges and foster a positive middle school experience.
Thank you for the wonderful turnout at the Back to School Night. The Back to School Night is an ideal way to gain insight on curriculum, classroom instruction and build relationships among teachers and parents, fostering the home/school connection. The Back to School Night PowerPoint used during homeroom can be located on the school website. We hope to continue meaningful two-way communication utilizing technology as well as a phone call or an old fashion “hello” when we meet around town. Here is a list of ways to keep informed:
Follow us on Twitter: @mmsbps
View your child’s schedule, attendance, grades, etc…: https://ma-billerica.myfollett.com
Issues, problems with the Family Portal: email portalhelp@billericak12.com
Issues, problems with the Student Portal: email jmorgan@billericak12.com
We appreciate your time and look forward to working with you this year.
Warmest Regards,
Mr. Rossi
Weekly Notices and School Information
School Picture Day
School Picture Day is Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Forms will be mailed directly to your home courtesy of the picture company, Hockmeyer Studios. You may also order online at www.hockstudio.com
Early Release
The first Early Release Day for students is Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Students will be dismissed at 11:40 (ish). Once all of the buses have arrived we will dismiss the students. During an early release students will attend all classes. Class times will be adjusted. The bell schedules can be found in your child’s student handbook located in his/her Agenda Book.
Food Market
The Food Market which serves the local Billerica community is a market style food pantry. The program is free to any resident in the Billerica community. Patrons are required to register as is the policy of the Boston Food Bank, the sponsoring resource for the pantry. It is held each month at the Marshall Middle School. Please see the Schedule.
Yearbooks
Yearbooks Are On Sale: Please visit JostensYearbooks.com to order your 2019-2020 Marshall Middle School Yearbook. The cost is $21 and will be delivered in school to students on the last week of the school year. Orders will end on Friday, January 3rd. Please see Mr. Lutinski in S22 if you unable to purchase online and would like to buy a yearbook. Here is the paper form for yearbook orders. Students in all grades may purchase a yearbook.
Camp Bournedale – Grade 6
This year 6th-grade students are invited to attend Camp Bournedale, a four day, three night Science Camp in Plymouth, MA. We will be holding an informational meeting on Wednesday, October 16th at 6:00 pm in the Marshall Middle School Auditorium. During the school day, students will also receive a similar presentation to get them excited about our trip. The program director will be on hand for both presentations in order to answer any questions that students or parents may have. We will also be asking for volunteers to help chaperone this trip and will have a sign-up sheet at the presentation. See presentation and information about the trip.
Robotics Team
6th and 7th Grade Cross Country Team
Cross country running is a sport in which teams and individuals run a race on open-air courses over natural terrain such as dirt or grass. Marshall coaches are Mr. Hagan and Ms. Brown Practices are Monday to Friday until 3:15 each day. Team members are expected to attend 3 out of 5. Schedule and Information
The link to the cross country registration is below and will open Wednesday, September 11. 2019. All students should register online. The cost is $20.00. Schedule of meets is attached. We will compete at the Locke School.
Questions?
Please email the coaches dhagan@billerick12.com and dbrown@billericak12.com
Register HERE: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/billerica-memorial-high-school-department-of-athletics
Week of… September 16th to 20th, 2019
Monday September 16, 2019 B-Day
· Cross Country Practice
Tuesday September 17, 2019 C-Day
· Check your mail for the school picture flyer from Hockmeyer Studios
· School Picture Day
· Early Release for students 11:40 (ish)
o Once all buses arrive students will be dismissed.
· Cross Country Practice
Wednesday September 18, 2019 D-Day
· Cross Country Practice
Thursday September 19, 2019 A-Day
· Food Market 3-5 PM
· Cross Country Practice
Friday September 20, 2019 B-Day
· Cross Country Practice
· Look for the Weekly update emailed home last night!
Have a great week!
“Be the best version of yourself!”
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