1. Welcome the Maywood Middle School!
Principal – Mr. Morse
Asst. Principal – Ms. Harris
Counselors: Mr. Hemker (last names A-K) and Ms. O’Neill (last names L-Z)

2. Introductions Name Where you are from What school you attended last
What grade you are starting
One interesting fact about yourself

3. About Maywood Middle School
students
Grades 6-8
Home of the “CHARGERS”
After school activities
Academic opportunities
Other?

4. Communication Websites Family Access E-news (MMS and District)
MMS site:
District site:
Family Access
E-news (MMS and District)

5. Staff Directory Connect
The staff directory is where you will find all teacher websites. They include, homework, class, work, attachments. Bookmark your student’s teachers pages to make it that much easier!
* This should not, however, replace using the planner. Students need to figure out the best way to use their planner and many will get credit in at least one class for doing so.

6. Family Access Grades Test Scores
Use it after the fact to ensure work was turned in/graded

7. Lunch Money MMS website Quick links – lunch information
District site – my lunch money.com on right side of screen
Able to put lunch money in student account, track purchases, etc… (fee required)
Also can bring checks to MMS cafeteria to avoid fee

8. E-News
MMS
ISD
Main source of communication about school and district events – sent out weekly

9. Middle School Organization
School supplies, lockers, and backpacks, oh my!

10. Start with Your Student’s Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:35am Warning Bell 7:40-8:31 Period 1 8:36-9:25 Period 2 9:30-10:19 Period 3 10:23-10:38 SDR 10:38-11:08 Lunch 11:12-12:17 SDR/Period 4 12:21-1:11 Period 5 1:15-2:05 Period 6
Wednesday
10:05am Warning Bell
10:10-10:54 Period 1
10:58-11:41 Period 2
11:41-12:11 Lunch
12:15-12:58 Period 3
1:02-1:45 Period 4
1:49-2:32 Period 5
2:36-3:20 Period 6
*Students are not allowed in the building until 7:20. They are given from 7:30-7:40 to go to their lockers so there is plenty of time.
** You can combine classes into a few binders if that is what works for your student and their schedule.

11. Lockers
No bags are to be brought to class, therefore choose a backpack without an internal frame
Practice opening a combination lock this summer, both for PE and hall lockers – Video can be found HERE.
Everything, at some point in the day, goes in their hall locker, therefore it needs to fit!
Combinations must be kept confidential and students do sign a locker agreement.

12. Outside of a Locker
* The top lock is 61” from the ground. There is a question on your registration form about lockers because we want to ensure that all students can reach their locker!

13. Inside of an Organized Locker

14. Inside of a Disorganized Locker

15. Some Ideas!
Each student will have their own organization that works best for them
It may take a few trial and errors to figure out which organization system works best for your student
Supply lists will be out in the summer. Students do not need to bring everything on the first day – in fact, paper, pencil, and a folder may be sufficient that first day

16. Some supply ideas
These pockets are great because they are clear and fit everything you need for one class – book, journal, pencil, etc. Found at Staples.

17. Some Supply Ideas
If you choose binders, the large, fabric ones DO NOT fit in the lockers. Smaller, flexible ones work best.

18. Some Supply Ideas
And sometimes, good old fashioned Pee Chee’s or paper folders are best for either all classes, or as a place to keep all homework.

19. First day of school 6th graders to main gym for schedule
7th and 8th graders to cafeteria for schedule – go to class when bell rings
Arrival / dismissal times
Questions

20. Go try a locker
Feel free to tour school
You are ready for school!
Other?