The last day of school Friday, June 14th is a Noon Dismissal.
MVMMS Summer Reading lists are now available for students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Students and families can find the lists and much more on the MVMMS Summer Reading Website. Go to MVMMS Library (here on the MVMMS website) and click on the link provided at the top of the MVMMS Library page. We hope you will take time to explore the Summer Reading Website, and happy summer reading, everyone!
Reminder: Wednesday, June 5th will be a full day of school. Early Release is for grades K-5 only. MVMMS will not have an Early Release.
Wishing you a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend. We will see students back in school Tuesday, May 28th (No school Monday, May 27th).
8th Grade students have MCAS, Science tomorrow May 22nd and Thursday May 23rd. Please remember to get a good night's sleep, a healthy breakfast, and come to school with a fully charged Chromebook.
All MVMMS 8th Grade Students are invited to the 8th Grade Semi on Thursday, June 13th, 6:30-9:00 p.m. in the MVMMS Cafeteria. Dinner is included. While this event does come at a small cost, we do not want cost to be a barrier for any family. We are able offer financial assistance for families that may need it, please do not hesitate to reach out. If your student will not be attending, if you need financial assistance, or are able to donate to the cost of another student please email Ms. Sewyck at msewyck@melroseschools.com.
MCAS Math for all students will be held on Tuesday, May 7th and Wednesday, May 8th. It is important for every student to come to school with a fully charged Chromebook.
YMCA Early Release Program tomorrow, 12:41 p.m. - 2:41 p.m. Located in the the MVMMS Gym.
Trimester 3 Progress Reports: Progress Term End Date is May 3rd. Progress Reports are published May 15th.
School Calendar Reminders: Wednesday, May 1st - Early Release (12:41pm dismissal). Monday, May 27th - No School - Memorial Day. Friday, June 14th - Early Release & Last of School for MVMMS Students (12:00pm dismissal)
Student Council - Spirit Week next week, April 29 - May 3. Monday April 29th: Neon Color Day (Wear neon!). Tuesday April 30th: Tropical Tuesday (Dress Tropical, NO BATHING SUITS!). Wednesday May 1st: Disney/Pixar (Dress themed Disney/Pixar!). Thursday May 2nd: USA Day (Dress Patriotic!). Friday May 3rd: Freaky Friday (switch roles…students dress as teachers and vice versa!).
We were happy to welcome Jesse Green to our assemblies today. Thanks to a grant from the Melrose Education Foundation, MVMMS students heard Jesse's inspirational message on following your dreams.
7th Grade Screenings will be Thursday, May 2. Our 7th graders will have their Vision and Hearing, BMI, and Scoliosis screenings conducted by the MPS School Nursing Staff.
MVMMS PTO Meeting with guest speaker Interim Superintendent John Macero. Meeting is today starting at 7:00 p.m. in the MVMMS Library or via Google Meet (link can be found in the MVMMS calendar). Meeting ends 8:00 p.m.
Informational Meeting for incoming 6th Grade Caregiver/Parents tonight 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Spring Intramurals: Basketball on Mondays and Tuesdays, Touch Football on Tuesdays, and Soccer on Thursdays.
Students who missed one or two MCAS sessions will make up the assessment this week. Families of students who need to make up a session were emailed over vacation. Makeups will run Tuesday-Friday, as needed.
MCAS ELA for all students will be held on Monday, April 8th and Thursday, April 11th. It is important for every student to come to school with a fully charged Chromebook.
Tomorrow, Thursday, April 4, 6th and 7th grade teams will be taking team pictures. 8th grade will be taking an 8th grade class photo. Students will be outside for approximately 10 minutes for team photos and the 8th grade class photo takes about 20 minutes. Please advise students to dress accordingly.
Thanks to the partnership between the MVMMS PTO and the local YMCA, the YMCA Early Release After-School Program will run tomorrow from dismissal (12:41 p.m.) until 2:45 p.m. in the MVMMS Gym. The program provides a safe place for middle schoolers to play games, work on their homework, and socialize with friends.