Congratulations to Our Project 351 Students!
Graphic Novel Artist and Author Visits MMS
Students Participate in Middlesex Partnerships for Youth Workshop
In this middle school workshop, students will work together in small groups to create an ATV that moves from the energy of a rubber band.
You must register in advance and space is limited!
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What: Rubberband Powered Rovers
When: Wednesday, February 13th 2:15-3:00 (register by January 29th)
Who: All Andrews and McGlynn middle school students may attend, but you must register in advance
Where: McGlynn Library
Questions: Please see Ms. Johnson in the library or email her at kris.johnson@medford.k12.ma.us
This workshop is a part of a series of STEAM Workshops being offered by Medford Middle School Libraries and the Medford Public Library. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Medford Arts Council, a local commission that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the City of Medford.
Workshops will be offered at both middle school libraries and all Andrews and McGlynn middle school students are invited to participate. Registration is required and space is limited. Workshops will take place at both libraries, please see the complete list of workshops below.
Individual registration forms must be completed for each workshop you would like to attend. Individual workshop registration forms will be posted two weeks prior to the workshop date. Please only complete the registration form for the workshop indicated on the form.
Middle School STEAM Workshop Schedule
January 30th Pinback Button Making @McGlynn Middle School Library
February 13th Rubberband Powered Rovers @McGlynn Middle School Library
February 28th Duct Tape Pencil Cases @Andrews Middle School Library
March 13th Tessellation Canvas Art @McGlynn Middle School Library
March 28th Greeting Cards with LED Lights @Andrews Middle School Library
April 10th Decorative Musical Jars @McGlynn Middle School Library
April 25th Personalized Water Tumblers @Andrews Middle School Library
May 8th Hologram Projectors @McGlynn Middle School Library
May 23rd T-Shirt Tote Bags @Andrews Middle School Library
June 6th 3-D Comic Strips @Andrews Middle School Library
This series of STEAM Workshops is being offered by Medford Middle School Libraries and the Medford Public Library. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Medford Arts Council, a local commission that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the City of Medford.
Thank you Medford Public Library and Medford Arts Council!
Frank Bellini, a retired geologist, came to the McGlynn Middle School last week to visit with the 7th grade. He came with his wife, Cindy, who specializes in the fossil collection that he has accrued over the years.
Mr. Bellini started with a dynamic and engaging presentation for the students, talking about scientific and philosophical ideas about the universe and how it ties into the rocks and minerals here on Earth that always tell such amazing stories. After the conclusion of the presentation, Mr. Bellini then shared his lifelong collection of rocks, minerals and fossils with the 7th graders who were able to take a hands-on approach to their learning experience by traveling from station to station in Mrs. Bellini’s classroom.
A big thank you to Frank and Cindy Bellini for sharing their collection and time with the 7th graders of the McGlynn Middle School!
The Mustang Volleyball Program will be hosting a February Vacation Camp Monday, February 18th – Friday, February 22nd, for boys and girls in grades 6-8.
Location: McGlynn Middle School
Time: 10 am to 12:30 pm
Cost: $75 per player
Hosted by Medford High School Head Volleyball Coach Taylor Dyer and her staff, players will be taught the fundamentals of volleyball along with team concept and game play. Players should dress in workout clothing and sneakers. Please bring a snack and water bottle.
Register: please contact Medford Community Schools at (781) 393-2226. For further information, contact Coach Dyer at tyder@medford.k12.ma.us.
Medford Mustangs Hooded Sweatshirt for sale! Please complete the form below.
If you would like to add your name (first or last) on the left sleeve, please include exactly how you want it printed. There is an additional charge for personalization.
Hooded Sweatshirt: $20
Hooded Sweatshirt with Name: $25
Please bring cash or a check to Mrs. Bell. Checks can be made out to McGlynn Middle School.
If you have any questions about the sweatshirt, please contact Mrs. Bell (cbell@medford.k12.ma.us).
Click on the link below to access the sign out for the first floor Computer Lab (131), Chromebook 1, 2 & 3 and also the Tablet Carts. The Chromebooks are located in the Library. Tablet Cart #1 is in room 221 and Tablet Cart #2 is in room 219.
School Holidays (no school)
Monday, October 8- Columbus Day
Tuesday, November 6- City Election & Teacher Professional Dev. Day
Monday, November 12- Veterans Day
Thursday, November 22 – Friday, November 23- Thanksgiving Recess
Friday, December 21 (Early Release Day) – Tuesday, January 1- Winter Break (School resumes Wednesday, January 2, 2019)
Monday, January 21 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, February 18 – Friday, February 22- February Vacation
Tuesday, March 12- Staff Professional Development Day- NEW
Monday, April 15 – Friday, April 19- April Vacation
Monday, May 27- Memorial Day
Please join the Medford Special Education Parent Advisory Council for our monthly meeting
Meet District Director of English Language Learners ELL, Paul Texiera
Join us for a presentation on the general EL program and learn how English Learners are supported in our District
Wednesday, February 13, 2019, from 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: Andrews Middle School, 3000 Mystic Valley Parkway
All after-school programs and activities are closed on Tuesday, 2/12 due to inclement weather.
The MHS pool is closed for the rest of today due to the inclement weather forecast.
Dear Families:
Every year, each public school and school district in Massachusetts receives a report card. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school’s report card is designed to show families how our school is doing in different areas. A link to our school’s report card is available at http://reportcards.doe.mass.edu/2018/01760320.
The report card includes multiple measures of a school’s performance – more than just MCAS scores. It represents a new way of looking at school performance, by providing information on student achievement, teacher qualifications, student learning opportunities, and more.
Report cards are designed to be useful tools for everyone connected to our school. Families can use the information to have meaningful conversations with us about what the school is doing well and where there is room for improvement. Community and education leaders can use the information to better understand how to support students and our school.
You will notice on our report card that we are at the “Partially Meeting Targets” category. To improve student performance in our school, we have:
We encourage you to become involved in helping us improve our school. We see parents as critical partners in the success of our students and school, and we are grateful for your continued support.
Finally, if your child attends a school that receives federal Title I funds, you also have the right to request the following information about the qualifications of your child’s classroom teachers:
If you have questions about our school’s report card, would like to become involved in school improvement activities, or would like to request information about the qualifications of your child’s classroom teacher, please contact me at 781-393-2333. To see our district’s report card or to search for other schools’ report cards, visit reportcards.doe.mass.edu.
Sincerely,
Nicholas L. Tucci
Free Community Swim Days at the MHS Pool During February Vacation
Tuesday, February 19 and Thursday, February 21
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
*No food or beverages allowed on the pool deck*
*Parents must stay with children during FREE swim*
*All children must be potty trained to use the pool. Swim diapers are not allowed*
High Honors
Malak Abdelghany, Emma Ademaj, Zahra Alhubail, Aston Calope, Rocco Carbone, Juan Cespedes Ruiz, Emily Da Silva, Mia Davis, Joshua Dhana, Jocelyn Dufour, Francis Flaherty, Sophia Hernandez Escorihuela, Bridgette Inman, Sierra Isbill, Ember Kerstetter, Glafira Kiyko, Vina Le, Brady Leite, Fernanda Leite, John Leite, Olivia Leite, Owen Liao, Jahdalynn Manigat, Derek Marino, Jasper McIntyre, Juan Mena Guerra, Darriel Mendoza, Isabella O’Brien, Sophia Purifory, Thanielly Reis, Christy Richard, Tenzin Rinchen, Evan Russell, Rio Takahashi, Khando Thoulutsang, Kiera Tramble, Thu Trinh, Kaitlyn Truong, Davianna Veiga, Bianca Vincent
Honors
Sara Abulfaraj, Melissa Antoine, Kevyn Batista, Emma Benaoui, Maram Bensaber, Lena Bernard, Dalthiely Bernardino, Sophia Bernat, Maya Berrouet, Stephanie Bova, MaryKate Brady, Rayssa Braga, Jaclyn Branley, Samuel Cardozo, Melanie Chaves, Saika Corrielus, Christina Costa, Thienan Dao, Natalee Daranuwat, Isabella De Oliveira, Iasmim Cristina De Sousa-Vieira, Carissa Dell’Anno, Victoria DeSouza, Tenzin Dhesel, Aubrey DiRusso, Sohia Dowd, Sarah Emmert, Lorena Ferreira, Declan Flaherty, Mykenna Galluzzo, Alex Gazzola, Baban Gill, Sahib Gill, Lina Harrison, Hailey Hernandez, Margaret Hines, Amanda Holmes, Nathanael Hopper, Bianca Huang, Mouhamid Jamaleddine, Nayyab Javaid, Isabella Junkoski, Shreeyut Karmacharya, Bali Krishnan, Brian Lam, Danny Le, Henry Lee, Tenzin Lhadon, Miguel Luiz Lima Siqueira, Anelise Lima, Leticia Madeira, Gabriella Marques-Moran, Johnny Mastrocola, Mark Mazziotta, Zoe McLaughlin, Noah Mihelis, Micaias Mota, Ryleigh Mulvihill, Ruth Nakitende, Amy Nguyen, Cindy Nguyen, Khiem Nguyen, Peter Nguyen, Daniel Nkalubo, Theodore Norton, Alexa Obas, Mya Olivier, Jeaden Oriol, Jonathan Ortiz, Kayla Ortiz, Jasmine Pahang, Emily Pereira, Brandon Pham, Brahmananda Pierre, Naomie Pierre, Malcolm Price, Anthony Purifory, Jieun Pyo, Jason Quinlan, Marian Rigano, Fabio Rodrigues Filho, Meaghan Ross, Gabriel Rosse, Jolina Schena, Rakshitha Shanker Ganesh, Bianca Shen, Samantha Sherburne, Riz Shrestha, Jennifer Silva, Luiz-Henrique Silva, Abigail Sloan, Sosnna Takele, Jason Teqja, Richard Tirella, Caden Tran, Victoria Tran, Angelica Villaronga Lopez, Olivia Walton, Becky Wang, Jacklyn Whealan, Adrien Wu
Merit
Raghad Alkufaidi, Sohib Azad, Ana Luiza Barros, Reina Pierribia, Jean Vixama
Medford Recreation is offering lots of exciting programs and activities for all ages this spring, including things to keep the kids entertained over April vacation and summer job opportunities for teens.
Website: www.medfordrecreation.org
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It is the time of the year when fifth grade parents are looking at the middle schools and deciding which middle school they would like their child to attend. However, this year, middle school placement will be conducted via lottery, which was approved by the Medford School Committee at the February 11, 2019 meeting.
“We are one Medford, one district. We need to recognize that both middle schools offer our students a quality education. In order to ensure equity for all of our students, a cohort model is being implemented. There will be a lottery and 50% of students will be randomly selected from each elementary school. Half of the students from each elementary school will go to the Andrews and half will go to the McGlynn. Understanding the concerns of parents dropping off and picking up at multiple locations, there will be an accommodation for sibling preference. Additionally, to support the needs of students if there is an educational service requirement only offered at one of the middle schools, those needs would be accommodated for placement as well. Sibling preference would be offered to siblings currently attending the school,” said the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Marice Edouard-Vincent.
“Tentatively, the middle school lottery will be held sometime in April. Middle School orientations, rather than open houses, will be scheduled for students and parents in May. We intend to keep all parents fully informed of this process as it progresses,” said Vincent.
Join us for a documentary film spoken by kids to kids about the risks of current party culture
“If They Had Known” – presentation #1
Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 7:00 pm, McGlynn Middle School Auditorium
“If They Had Known” – presentation #2
Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 7:00 pm, Caron Theater, Medford High School
“If They Had Known” is a 35 minute film that focuses on the risks of current party culture. It is not a film about addiction. It is a candid film spoken by kids to kids about the risks of recreationally mixing prescription drugs with alcohol. The film is an honest and emotional account of a real event. It is a valuable viewing experience.” – Clay Soper Memorial Fund
Parents of all schools are cordially invited to attend one of the presentations! The film will be followed by a question and answer session.
