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Yellowjacket pride!
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Congratulations to All Region Band Members Allena Andablo, Uriel Valdez-Bizarraga, Andrew Brandon, Amedea D'Angelo, Camila Delgadillo, Shiloh Fowler, Maiyah Gonzalez, Yazmin Gonzalez, Anthony LePhan, Emily Miller, Cole Rhodes, Emaus Simon, Estrella Torres, Ryleigh Van Cleave, and Lilyanne Windle.
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Good morning! Due to icy road conditions we will be postponing the start of school today until 10:00am. Please stay safe!
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Don't forget -- Student Led Conferences are Monday. Student should attend with guardian. Student conferences are worth two grades. 8th graders need to go to the high school after your conference to meet with the counselor. See you on Monday!
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Happy Counselors Day to our fabulous counselor, Michelle Dudley! We love you!
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WHAT: Cuentos Familiares
WHERE: Mineola Primary School--Room 209
WHEN: Tuesdays, 4:00-5:15 pm. (Los lunes)
February (febrero)-9, 16, 23
March (marzo)-2, 16, 23, 30
April (abril)-6, 13, 20, 27
If you have any questions, please call Wendi Gowan at 903-569-5488.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, llame a Wendi Gowan al 903-569-5488.
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Don't forget to return your permission slips for MMS After School Program. They must be received no later than Friday, February 5th. Be sure to include your address if your student needs bus transportation.
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Congratulations to Term 2 Honor Roll Students!
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MMS students are programming their VEX robots to run autonomously. They're using a program called VEX Code which utilizes a visual drag and drop interface, allowing students to learn programming concepts without knowing the specific syntax of the underlying programming language.
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This is a reminder to all 8th graders and their guardians. Tomorrow night at 6:00 is a parent meeting in the HS multipurpose room to discuss high school graduation pathways and endorsements for next year. The High School Counselors have asked that only the student and one guardian attend. No siblings and please wear a mask. We look forward to seeing you there.
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MMS students worked hard on their Model UN projects for today's virtual competition. Model United Nations, also known as M.U.N., is an educational simulation and academic activity in which students can learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations. Stay tuned for award announcements!
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Don't miss your chance to order a yearbook! Go to Balfour.com to buy one today!
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Join us for games, food, and fun at MMS Super Bowl Party on Friday, January 29th!
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Save the date for MMS student led conferences, Monday, February 8th.
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Benchmark testing will be the week of January 25th through 29th.
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Attention 8th grade parents! Important dates for planning your child's enrollment in high school:
Thursday, January 21st - Eighth Grade students will tour the high school and CTE programs beginning at 8:30 a.m. There will be a mandatory 8th grade parent meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Multi-purpose building at the high school to explain state and local requirements for graduation as well as the course selection process and 4-year graduation plans.
Monday, February 8th - 8th Grade students and parents are required to meet one-on-one with high school counselors following student led conferences to write 4-year graduation plans and select courses for their freshmen year. Watch for more information about student led conferences.
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MMS Embrace Your Inner Elf Day!
Students are invited to dress up as elves Wednesday, December 16th.
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Reminder: Students' last day of school before Christmas Break will be Thursday, December 17th. School will resume on January 7, 2021. Please check the district website for any updates over the break.
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Don't miss the MMS Band Christmas concerts! 7th and 8th grades will perform at 6:30 p.m. at the Middle School Gym on December 3rd. 6th grade will perform at the High School Gym at 6:30 p.m. on December 10th. See you there!
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Yearbooks will be $25 until the end of this week. When we return to school after Thanksgiving they will be full price at $35. You can order a yearbook by sending money to school or you can order online at balfour.com.
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