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Attn: 8th Grade Parents and Students!
Join us for an informational meeting about TJC Promise at Monday’s board meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the MMS cafeteria. Students who fulfill the Promise requirements receive tuition and fees for up to two years through a combination of grants, TJC Scholarships, and the TJC Promise.
This program will first be available to 2025 graduates so it’s important for the families of our 8th graders to start learning about it now.
If you are unable to attend in person, you can tune in on Facebook Live.
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Friday, May 21st, is an Early Release Day. All students will be released at noon.
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Congratulations to our 6th Grade Band! They received 1st Division from all 3 judges at today's competition! Now they're enjoying a fun rest of the day at Splash Kingdom!
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We enjoyed a fabulous choir concert tonight! Proud of these girls and thank you Mrs. Adkins for leading them!
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Awards ceremonies are scheduled for May 13 & 14. The sixth grade award ceremony will be on May 14th at 2:45 p.m. The seventh grade ceremony will be on May 13th at 1:45 p.m. The eighth grade ceremony will be on May 13th at 2:30 p.m.
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8th grade Science test complete! Next is Reading and Math on the 11th and 12th for sixth, seventh, and eighth. #gametime
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We feel so appreciated by our friends at Sonic!! #Mineolasonicisthebest
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7th grade students working hard on their STAAR Blitz to review for their tests next week!! 8th graders had a successful day today on their History exam. Science tomorrow!!
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Awards ceremonies are scheduled for May 13 & 14. The sixth grade award ceremony will be on May 14th at 2:45 p.m. The seventh grade ceremony will be on May 13th at 1:45 p.m. The eighth grade ceremony will be on May 13th at 2:30 p.m.
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Reminder: Incentive trips are scheduled for May 17th for sixth grade and May 18th for seventh and eighth grade. Qualifying students need to bring $7.
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Friday, May 21st, is an Early Release Day. All students will be released at noon.
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Attn: 8th grade parents! Please send a baby photo of your 8th grader as soon as possible to be used for the 8th grade slideshow at the awards ceremony on May 13th. You can email to bakerd@mineolaisd.net or send with your child to be scanned. Group candids are also needed.
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Congratulations to MMS April Students of the Month, Braxton Pool and Vanessa Anaya!
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Parents of 5th graders -- Don't forget! Tonight is Fifth Grade Parent Night at the Middle School. We'll meet at 6:30 in the Cafeteria. We look forward to seeing you!
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Parents and students had a great time at MMS Student Showcase last night! Our students have accomplished so much during such a challenging year and they really enjoyed the opportunity to show their families some of the things they have learned.
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STAAR review games in 8th grade science!
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Advanced ELAR students participating in Region 7 robotics competition!
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Learning about cell structure using zSpace. ZSpace combines elements of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality to create lifelike experiences that are immersive and interactive. Thank you, Meredith Foundation!
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Don't forget -- tonight is MMS Showcase! Come and see all of the things our students have been excited about this year!
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Parents... we encourage you to get any immunization requirements taken care of now and submit your records ahead of the next school year. A list of required immunizations can be found at https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/school/school-requirements.aspx.
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