Marshwood Middle School

Marshwood Middle School is so proud of Mr. Pratt. Congratulations to Marshwood High School's Boys Varsity Coach- Bobby Pratt who was named Class A South Coach of the Year!

Have you heard about Arts in Reach? Check out this awesome opportunity for our students! https://artsinreach.org/programs/ Artventures Grow Creatively with ArtVentures ArtVentures is an adventure in creative discovery and art exploration. Designed for middle schoolers ages 11–13, this after-school and school vacation program invites young artists to explore new forms of creativity in a supportive, judgment-free space. Co-led by AIR staff and a professional teaching artist, each session blends high-quality arts instruction with creative self-expression and community-building. All skill levels welcome—just bring your curiosity!

Spirit Week is around the corner! Join us and show your Hawk Pride by dressing up for Spirit Week beginning February 10th.

Marshwood Drama Presents Rock of Ages (youth edition)! Support our talented students by coming to see one of their two performances- Friday, Feb 7th at 7pm or Saturday Feb 8th at 2:30pm. See the attached poster for more information. Hope to see you there!

Congratulations to the MMS Debate Team on their successful first year! The Debate Team concluded its season yesterday at Kennebunk. Our three teams- two of which were competing for the first time- showed major improvement, and Dayna and Turan won one of their debates. Thank you for a great season, and sixth- and seventh-graders should see Mr. Rowe if you’re interested in taking part next year.

Congratulations to Calvin Sheehan-Kopp! Calvin submitted an essay to Kittery/Eliot's Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 9394's annual Patriot's Pen Essay Contest and won first place. This year's theme was "My Voice in America's Democracy." Calvin shared in his essay how he has a voice in his school through the student council and in his community by actively attending town meetings and supporting people to vote. His winning essay was submitted to the district level where it won first place and then submitted to the state contest where it won second place. The Marshwood School District is so proud of Calvin's commitment to excellence and his being an active citizen in his community.

January can be a month that kids can go stir crazy! Support the 8th grade class and come burn off some energy with some open gym time- at your favorite middle school! See the attached image for details.

Calling all 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Please join us for open gym night on January 24th from 6PM-8PM

The Chorus will share their WINTER CONCERT this Tuesday, at 7PM, at Marshwood High School. Come and join us for a great evening of songs, soloists, and lots of fun! Singers are reminded to report to the high school cafe at 6:30 pm in concert dress. If you can't be there in person- check out the livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/live/IW0s_OB1uS8

Happy New Year to our MMS community! As we begin this new year, we want to carry forward the values we have focused on already this year- responsibility, fairness, compassion, as well as adding our January Core Value- honesty. Honesty is a moral virtue that involves being truthful, straightforward, and trustworthy. It also means having integrity, being loyal, fair, sincere, and showing respect for others. This month our SEL Advisory activities will feature the idea that honesty facilitates peace and happiness in the individuals who practice it. As with every month, January is a busy one for our MMS students. Check out some of what is going on with our Hawk students Jan. 14th: Winter Chorus Concert 7PM Jan. 15th: SNOW DATE- Winter Chorus Concert 7PM Jan. 20th: MLK Jr. Day - No School Jan. 24th: 2nd Quarter Ends Jan. 27th: New Schedules for students Jan. 31st: Root Beer Floats at lunch Jan. 31st: Hawk Pride Assembly at 1:20 Jan. 31st: York County Junior High School Music Festival @ York High School 1-7PM

8th grade Spanish students had a lively and immersive cultural experience as they came together to prepare *cocado*, a traditional Venezuelan holiday drink. Guided by their teacher, they learned about the drink's cultural significance as a festive staple often enjoyed during Christmas and family gatherings. The room filled with the rich aroma of coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon, and vanilla as the students measured and mixed the ingredients. Some added a splash of nutmeg, cinnamon or cinnamon sticks or experimented with variations to make the recipe their own. The activity not only honed their culinary skills but also deepened their understanding of Venezuelan culture, fostering a sense of community and connection to the Spanish-speaking world. Tasting the creamy, spiced drink they had made together was the perfect way to celebrate their learning and the spirit of the holidays.

Debate Team Victory! The MMS Debate Team traveled to Falmouth yesterday to compete against teams from Falmouth, Kennebunk, and Cape Elizabeth. Calvin and Cole Sheehan-Kopp showed major improvement from round one to round two, and worked together beautifully. Turan Manouchehri and Dayna Krummel earned Marshwood’s first ever debate victories, winning both their affirmative and negative arguments. Congratulations! The Debate Team is always looking for new members and we have a new proposal for our January competition. Our next meeting is Thursday, January 2. If you want to join the Debate Team, see Mr. Rowe for any details.

Food Service Newsletter for December Link: https://5il.co/32ypt

Auditions for the Winter Musical Rock of Ages: Youth Edition will be Monday, December 16th after school until 5:00pm. Please find audition sign-ups, and other info outside of the chorus room. If you have any questions, please email MMS Theatre Director nicholas.tavares@rsu35.org

The countdown to Winter Break has begun! Last week we kicked off with Grinch day and Flannel Friday. There is still so much fun to be had-

The Sixth Grade Students are Giving Back! The sixth grade has partnered with the Table of Plenty to collect items for Toiletry Baskets. Each Advisory has taken one item to collect for families in need. If your family is able, we hope that you can contribute an item. Ask a sixth grade student or teacher for more information Collecting from November 25 - December 13 Mrs. Caverly's Advisory- little conditioners Mrs. Lawson's Advisory- little shampoos Mr. Wynne's Advisory- liquid soap Mrs. Walker's Advisory- bar soap Ms. Bouchard's Advisory- deodorant Mr. Barron's Advisory- disposable razors Mr. Carson's Advisory-shaving cream Mrs. Butler's Advisory- toothpaste Mrs. Schoff's Advisory- single toothbrushes Mrs. Gilpatrick's Advisory- chapstick Mrs.Travers Advisory- hand cream Mrs. LaPointe's Advisory- individually wrapped toilet paper

We have some exciting news to share. Our school came together in such an incredible way for the food drive, and we didn’t just meet our goal of 1,000 items—we CRUSHED it! Marshwood Middle School collected an amazing 1,169 items! This achievement is a true testament to the generosity, teamwork, and school spirit of our community. Thank you to everyone who contributed and helped make a difference. And remember, WHO CAN? MARSHWOOD MIDDL SCHOOL CAN!

The MMS Student Council is excited to announce our annual Food Drive to support the Kittery Footprints Food Pantry! From Wednesday, Nov. 6th through Nov. 21st, we're collecting non-perishable food items to help families in need. Families can drop off donations in the lobby during Parent-Teacher Conferences! Let’s make a difference together—every can and box counts! Thank you for your support!

November 6, 2024 7:00pm Maine School Administrative District No. 35 Board of Directors – Regular Meeting Agenda Marshwood High School Career/Learning Center https://www.rsu35.org/page/board-meeting-stream-information For Complete Agenda go to: https://5il.co/30hon Wednesday, November 6, 2024 7:00pm 5:30pm Wellness/SEL Committee 6:00-6:45pm Rollinsford Board Workshop 7:00pm Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Scheduled Audience to the Public Opportunity for Public Comment on Items Not on the Agenda

Marshwood District  Important Dates in November November 5 No School Election Day November 11 No School Veteran;s Day November 27-29 No School Thanksgiving  Break