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DOWNTOWN MILLBURN

PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE

https://papermill.org/

PUBLIC LIBRARY

The public library is just across the street and down the path from the Middle School. Many of our students make it a regular part of their after school routine. The library has created a teen area to make them feel welcome there.

ARBORETUM

SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESERVATION

LOCAL HISTORY

Text on this page is from the article on the Battle of Springfield on the website of the Durand- Hedden House and Garden historic house museum in Maplewood.

https://www.durandhedden.org/

ALUMNI

VICTORIA CANNIZZO

ARIEL HORN

COURTNEY BROSNAN

JOHN MCGINLEY

ALEX ROSENBERG

ELLIOTT KALAN

ANNE HATHAWAY

RACHEL ZOE

CONOR LESLIE

AARON BROOKNER

ONOFRIO TRIARSI

DARA HORN

ANDREW CATALON

PRINCE LORENZO

BORGHESE

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ASSEMBLIES

PEER-TO-PEER

ADDRESSING

Model

How to Be

An Ally

Bias-Free

Language

Mustang Strong Day

WEAR BLUE DAY

UPSTANDERS OF THE WEEK

ASSEMBLY

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NEW YORK CHINESE CULTURAL CENTER PERFORMERS

FROM THEIR WEBSITE:

The New York Chinese Cultural Center (NYCCC), a nonprofit cultural and educational institution, is dedicated to deepening the understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture in the global and local communities. NYCCC fulfills its mission by offering professional classes, workshops, and performances while nurturing creative and innovative new works that reflect the rich cultural heritages and diverse communities of today.

https://www.nychineseculturalcenter.org/assembly

TURNING 15 ON THE ROAD TO FREEDOM

On January 16, 2020 the PTO sponsored a performance of "Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom." The play relates the story of Lynda Blackmon, a young black girl who turned 15 while protesting for voting rights on the march from Selma to Montgomery in 1965.

Link to WNYC interview:

http://www.wnyc.org/story/turning-15-road-freedom-6-5-2020/

MAYHEM POETS

FROM THEIR WEBSITE:

The Mayhem Poet's unique approach to spoken word has landed them feature spots on The Today Show and Eyewitness News, after winning 1st place and a grant for 100K in the Microsoft Idea Wins Challenge in 2006. Since then they've been touring internationally from legendary venues like Lincoln Center, the Apollo Theatre, and Broadway's New Victory Theatre; to hundreds of universities, locals schools of all grades, as well as group homes and correctional facilities.

Link to website:

https://www.mayhempoets.com/

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6th Grade Leadership Cycle

All sixth graders take the 6th Grade Leadership Cycle curriculum which focuses on:

• Conflict Resolution by acting out skits and performing mock mediations
• Anti-Bullying by focusing on the roles we play in conflict: perpetrators, bystanders, rescuers and victims.
• Anger Management strategies and good outlets.
• Group decision-making in small and large groups.
• Understanding how different points-of-view can lead to conflict through creating PowerPoint presentations focusing on character and legacy.

REGISTRATION

For families who are new to town.

https://www.millburn.org/apps/pages/Registration

You can begin the registration process from home by entering the majority of your information online in our Online Registration System. As part of that process you will be prompted to schedule an in-person appointment at the Education Center with our registrar.

Once registration is official, you will receive an email from the Middle School Guidance Office to set up a scheduling meeting for you and your child with a counselor.

DISTRICT COMMUNICATION

https://www.millburn.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1036555&type=d&pREC_ID=1761692

MILLER MAIL

A weekly update sent automatically to all district families.

BOARD OF ED MEETING HEADLINES NEWSLETTER

https://www.millburn.org/apps/pages/BOE_Headlines_Newsletters

FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/MillburnSchools/

TWITTER

https://twitter.com/millburnschools

Nancy Dries -- Communications Coordinator

Transportation

https://www.millburn.org/apps/pages/Transportation

The Millburn School District offers Subscription Busing for all students who do not meet the requirements for mandated busing.

Mandated Busing: The state of New Jersey requires busing of students who live BEYOND 2.5 miles from their high school; and BEYOND 2 miles from their elementary or middle school.

Subscription Busing: Millburn offers a subscription (fee for busing) plan to those who do not live in a mandated busing zone.

Applications for Subscription Busing for the 2020-2021 School Year are now available. Please apply between May 1 and June 12, 2020.

Transportation Director: Tom Lauton

Phone - (973) 218-7716

thomas.lauton@millburn.org

Transportation Assistant: Michael Walz

Phone - (973) 218-7717

michael.walz@millburn.org

General mailbox: busing@millburn.org

DISTRICT CALENDAR

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Ed Foundation

https://millburnedfoundation.membershiptoolkit.com/Home

The Millburn Education Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing continued educational excellence for Millburn Public Schools by providing financial support for innovative and progressive improvements that enrich the academic experience.

​Over the years, we have raised over 3 million dollars to fund innovative, progressive technology and programs, enhancing the Millburn Public Schools' curriculum.

In 2019, we gifted grants totaling over $150,000 to all of the Millburn public schools.

PowerSchool

https://ps2.millburn.org/public/

Sample Student Page

Instructions

Sample Sign-In Page

School Messenger

Instructions

LUNCH ACCOUNT

Payforit.net

https://www.payforit.net/

Free and Reduced Lunch

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MMS ACTIVITIES

Any parents/guardians who are in need of financial assistance for any MS activities, such as PTO fundraisers, field trips, After School Clubs or extracurricular activities, should contact the Assistant Principal. The order forms/sign-up sheets for the event should be filled out and returned to the Assistant Principal prior to the deadline stated on each form. All of these forms are available in the MMS PTO newsletter and on-line. All information will be kept confidential. In addition, the reduced/free lunch applications are processed by the Business Administrator’s Office.

Millburn-Short Hills residents in need of additional financial support are encouraged to contact “Down The Block” at www.DownTheBlock.org or call (973)943-1424.

Further Assistance

Program Details

Application

There are other ways that we can help.

How to teach your child to order a complete lunch.

Forms must be completed and returned to the office of the business administrator.

Millburn.org

https://mms.millburn.org/

Address Changes, Contact Updates, and Withdrawals

Address changes, contact updates, and student withdrawals can be made via our Express Update site accessed through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

You should also update your phone numbers and email addresses in our SchoolMessenger notification system also accessed through PowerSchool.

The following student information changes should be made through Express Update:

• Student withdrawals
• Student/Parent address changes
• Address changes made as a result of a divorce or custody change may require a custody agreement or affidavit. Contact registrar@millburn.org for more information.
• Parent phone number/email updates
• Parent work/contact information updates
• Emergency contact updates (phone numbers, emails, addresses, or adding new contacts)
• Emergency contact deletions should be emailed to registrar@millburn.org
• Dismissal information updates (changing dismissal procedures or adding/deleting/editing escort information)

KEY PERSONNEL

https://mms.millburn.org/apps/pages/MMS_Key_Contacts

Google Classroom Guardian Updates

Teachers use Google Classroom to communicate with students.

Your child will need to show you their view for you to be able to monitor the assignments.

A weekly update is provided for guardians via email.

Twitter Account

https://twitter.com/MillburnMSPrin

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ATTENDANCE

mmsattendance@millburn.org

Absence from School

Parents are requested to notify the Attendance Office each day a student is

absent or tardy. Absences and tardies can be called in (ext. 20002) or e-mailed to

mmsattendance@millburn.org. An automated system will call parents/guardians who

have not contacted the school to inform them of the unverified absence. The system

will ask parents/guardians to confirm the absence by calling the school. If

parents/guardians do not call or e-mail the school after being contacted by the

automated system, the attendance secretary will place calls to confirm the child’s

absence. Upon return to school, notes should be given to the attendance secretary.

The note should specify the date and reason for the absence.

Any student who is absent for a period of 5 consecutive school days or more

must return to school with a physician’s note or physician contact with the school

nurse. The note must indicate reason for absence/type of illness in order for the

absence to be considered excused. For any tardy and absence to be considered

excused, there must be a doctor’s note or appointment, family emergency or a parent

call to the attendance office stating that the student is not feeling well on a given day

and will not be attending school. All other reasons will be considered unexcused by

the school.

According to board policy and regulations, any absence due to a planned

vacation that does not coincide with the school calendar is defined as an unexcused

absence.

Students must be present the entire school day in order to participate in any

evening or after-school activities that occur that day.

PICK UP AND DROP OFF

SCHOOL VISITS

To better secure our building new procedures have been put in place for everyone

looking to gain access to the building:

If you have an appointment - All parents/guardians/visitors are required to report to

the Main Office upon entering the school to sign in and obtain a visitor’s pass. At the

conclusion of the visit, return to the Main Office, sign out and return the pass. In order

to ensure that everyone who enters the building for an extended stay is accounted for,

some form of ID (car keys, driver’s license, etc.) will be kept in the office and can be

reclaimed upon returning the pass and exiting the building. Appointments for

conferences with teachers, guidance, and administration need to be made ahead of

time.

Dropping off lunch, books, instruments, etc. – If you are dropping off an item that

your child will need during the day, please place the item (with your child’s first and last names clearly displayed) in the grade level box just inside the front door. If you are leaving money or checks, please make sure it is in a sealed clearly labeled envelope.

People dropping off items will not have access to the school beyond this point. School

personnel will bring items to the main office at the end of each period. Students may

pick up their lunch from the cafeteria during their lunch period.

Picking up students – If you are picking up a student early from school, please notify

office personnel in advance so that arrangements can be made to have the student

meet you in the main office. If a student is in the Nurse’s Office, we will call the student to the main office once you arrive.

Students who do not attend our school may not “visit” the school for a day or any part

of the school day. All visitors must enter and exit the building through the front door by the main office.

CONTACTING PERSONNEL

Students and parents are always welcome to make an appointment with appropriate school personnel if they need information or have concerns. Individual teachers are available to meet with students after school and assist them with their work. If a parent/guardian wishes to have a conference with a teacher, team, guidance counselor or administrator, an appointment can be scheduled at any time during the school year. For a team conference, please contact the team leader. Guidance counselors are available throughout the school day for student conferences and scheduled meetings with parents. School administrators, teachers and counselors may be contacted by phone or email. They are always available to meet with parents and students for the purpose of monitoring pupil progress and sharing concerns and triumphs that occur during the school year. Please be aware that faculty are under no obligation to speak with tutors; faculty will discuss educational issues with parent/guardians only. Here are some guidelines to foster efficient parent-school communication:

If you have a concern about your child's performance with academics in school or at home in a specific subject, contact the teacher for feedback and recommendations.

If you have a more general concern about overall progress, contact the team leader for feedback or to arrange a parent/team conference.

If you feel your child has challenges that require an accommodation plan, speak with the guidance counselor who is a member of the Intervention and Referral Committee (I&RS).

If your child receives special education services, speak with your child's study skills teacher about your child's progress. Further inquiries about your child's IEP program can be made with the case manager or secondary level education supervisor.

If you have concerns about student behavior on a school bus or lunch-related concerns, contact Ms. Ward or Ms. Young.

If there is a problem with a bus, bus driver, or pick-up and drop-off "track record" of the bus, please contact the district's transportation director.

If you have concerns about lockers, student dynamics or discipline-related topics, or operational aspects of our school such as lunch, after school programs, picture day, peer leaders, musical, facilities etc. please contact Ms. Young.

If you have questions about placement, procedures, policy or programs, please contact Mr. Connolly.

All Millburn Township Public School employees' emails follow this format:

firstname.lastname@millburn.org

PLACEMENT

7TH GRADE ACCELERATED:

• ACCEL ELA
• ACCEL MATH

8TH GRADE ACCELERATED:

• ACCEL ELA
• ACCEL ALGEBRA OR ALGEBRA
• ACCEL SOCIAL STUDIES
• ACCEL SCIENCE
• ACCEL FRENCH/SPANISH

MEDICAL CONCERNS

Immunization

Parents should notify the school in writing whenever their child receives immunizations

or boosters. This enables the nurse to keep current records. Immunization is required

for the following communicable diseases:

HIB A minimum of 1 dose must be given to students under 59 months of age and in preschool.

DPT A minimum of 4 doses, the last of which must be given on or after the 4th

birthday. It is recommended that an additional Tetanus immunization be given between 11-16 years of age.

OPV A minimum of 3 doses, the last of which must be given on or after the 4th birthday.

MMR The first does has to have been given on or after the first birthday; a second dose is now required upon entrance into kindergarten; and for all new students entering 1st

grade.

Hepatitis B Three doses must be given before entering kindergarten or before entering 6th

grade.

Varicella One dose must be given before entering kindergarten, grade 6 and grade 9.

Tdap Prior to entering 6th grade or comparable age level for special education programs.

Meningococcal Prior to entering 6th grade or comparable age level for special

education programs.

Tuberculin Testing is required in compliance with NJ State regulation. Upon registration in the school, the school nurse will review the child's record and will notify

the parent if tuberculin testing is required for their child.

Medications

No medication, including over-the-counter, will be administered to students in school

except by the school nurse. Medication must be delivered to the school in the original

labeled container and must be accompanied by the parent/guardian’s written request

for its administration and the physician’s signed authorization. A statement of the

medication’s name, the purpose of the administration to the specific student, dosage, and time of administration must be included.

Any student with asthma or any other life-threatening illness may self-medicate

while in school or at school-related activities with written permission from a

parent/guardian and physician authorization. Please see the nurse regarding written

authorization for any medication.

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COGNITIVE GROWTH

Middle school education is characterized by three years of major leaps in cognitive development. More growth occurs in the brain at this age than at any other time in a child's life except for when they are toddlers. It's what accounts for 8th grade feeling more like high school while the beginning of 6th grade still feels like elementary school. It is also why they suddenly require more sleep. So much depends on a student's emerging ability to think abstractly. Parents will often hear MS teachers talk about a child who is still thinking concretely who may be struggling with the higher level thinking skills in the curriculum. It is an essential part of the middle school experience, but the rate at which a child achieves each cognitive milestone is not an indication of their intelligence. It happens at different times for all children, though it does usually emerge during the ages of 10-15. It is important for parents and guardians to understand this important aspect of the life of a middle schooler. This video is meant to offer some insight.

LET GROW PROJECT

https://prezi.com/view/0FNbGKMoceXHID2YSPdz

RESOURCES

Basics

Methods

The Companion Guide

MMS teachers and counselors have put together this very helpful collection of study skills and tips. Students and parents are encouraged to review the guide and use it to help manage the academic challenges of middle school. It is linked below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3FMrWCGu1yOTzBQVmFKVUhWUkE/view?usp=sharing

The Guidance Bookshelf

Thinking

Planning

WELLNESS

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School Planner

School Planner. This year PTO will provide planners as an additional tool to help kids track their daily homework assignments and projects. School will no longer be providing the planners. PTO will be selling them for $5.00/ planner. The cover will be personalized with MMS logo and name. Sale closes June 23.

School Supplies

https://millburnmspto.membershiptoolkit.com/programs_schoolsupplies_supplylists

School Supplies. School Supply Kits have been updated and streamlined for your Middle Schooler. Supplies will be available for pick up late August and on the afternoon of the first day of school. Please note that teachers may request additional items that are not in the supply kits. Sale closes June 23.

PE Clothes

Gym apparel and Spirit Wear for your child. All children must wear white shirts with their names printed on the front and back during gym class. For your convenience, the MMS PTO makes preprinted shirts - and other optional gym clothes- available for sale. Please also note that ordering the shirts is not mandated by the school; you can simply create your own. Sale closes July 31.

Calculator Sales

The MMS PTO offers calculators required by our Middle School teachers. Note: 8th-grade algebra calculators will not be on sale until after placement letters are sent out. Sale closes July 31.

Ice Cream Social

Sixth graders and their families are invited to join classmates, teachers, and school administrators to make their own sundaes as the PTO hosts an after school event in early September.

Gently Used Sale

Gently Used Sale

The Gently Used Sale is a PTO fundraiser that helps people get rid of clutter, deflects a great deal from land fill, benefits additional charities and makes a lot of money for the PTO at little cost. Donations of clothing, toys, computer equipment, books, etc. are sold to the community on this fun day in the Middle School gym. The Gently Used Sale is typically held on the first Saturday in May. Click here for more information.

Recreation Department

https://www.twp.millburn.nj.us/175/Recreation-Programs

Although the Middle School does not offer organized teams, sports are a big part of our students' lives. The Millburn Township Recreation Department offers a wide variety of options.

PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE EDUCATION PROGRAM

https://papermill.org/education/classes/

Millburn Municipal Alliance Committee

https://www.facebook.com/MillburnMunicipalAlliance/

DOWN THE BLOCK

https://www.downtheblock.org/

If you are facing an unexpected financial setback, please contact Down the Block. You may be unable to pay a utility or housing bill, a bill for the repair of your car or your home, or some other charge. As long as you meet the eligibility requirements, Down the Block will pay the bill(s) for you. Our service is free and confidential. Click on the link above for more information or call (973) 0943-1424.

Before/After School Care

https://www.millburn.org/apps/pages/Before_Afterschool_Care

There are two organizations that provide before and after school programming in our district schools for students in grades K-8.

AlphaBEST: Provides programs at Deerfield, Hartshorn, South Mountain, Wyoming and Washington Schools.

SAM Program: The SAM After School Program, located at Glenwood, is available to all district families, elementary school through middle school. Transportation from Deerfield, Hartshorn, South Mountain, Wyoming, Washington and Millburn Middle Schools is provided.

SAM also offers Before School Care for Glenwood students. In addition, SAM holds Field Trips on school Vacation Days, available to all township students, on a drop-in or registered basis.

The school district makes facility space available for these organizations to offer before/after school care services for our district families. The district does not provide the programming; the links above and to the right will take you to the respective websites for the providers.

SAM PROGRAM (After School Care)

https://samprogram.com/

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How Does It Work?

FAQ

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6th grade students are able to speak in complete sentences, have full conversations and write/type a coherent and logical letter. In addition, students are able to spontaneously speak in real life situations in the target language without note cards. (For example, they can communicate about their school day, activities, community and family life at home). Finally, students are able to research artists and present information about them in front of the class. It is amazing how much they grow and progress in one academic year!

In seventh grade Spanish students will talk about such topics like a Quinceañera, traveling to a Spanish speaking country and living a healthy lifestyle. We will cover the present tense and also the preterite. Students will be exposed to holidays in Spanish speaking countries and the culture behind them.

SPANISH

The focus of grade 8 Spanish is targeted on the study of a variety of topics including: professions, immigration, myths and legends, and art and culture. The curriculum reflects a careful progression of activities that guide students to be prepared for high school and establish a habit of self- reflection.

SPANISH

Students in French 1B will learn how to read, write, listen to, and speak in French at an ACTFL proficiency level of Novice-high / Intermediate-Low by the end of the course. Students will communicate on a variety of topics, including travel, self and family, foods, and clothing. Through projects, quizzes, and daily class exercises, students will learn how to spontaneously ask thoughtful questions, give opinions, and respond in the past, present, and near future tenses on the aforementioned topics.

FRENCH

FRENCH

ACTIVE STUDYING

ACTIVE STUDYING

Managing five core classes and the busy life of a middle school student can be difficult. One thing you will need to learn to do is to study more efficiently and more effectively. This requires an ACTIVE approach to studying. To develop active study strategies, you need to stop memorizing and start learning. Use auditory, kinesthetic, and visual methods to help you.

TIME MANAGEMENT

TIME

MANAGEMENT

It's time to switch from "homework time" to "work time." You have to set aside time each day to review and study, not just check off your assigned homework each day. Carve out WORK TIME in your daily schedule.

Also, start to take some time to plan each week -- maybe on a Saturday or Sunday -- to look at the next two weeks and see what you have to prepare for. This worksheet can be done each week to just give yourself a sense of what's coming up and how to plan for it.

ORGANIZATION

ORGANIZATION

The key to success in middle school is getting organized. What can you do?

• Color-code your notebooks and folders.
• Keep your binders orderly and up to date.
• Keep your locker neat.
• Write in your planner during every class period.
• Hang up a large calendar or white board where you will be able to keep track of due dates.

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"In the beginning of the year, it will be tough to open and remember your locker code. personally what I did was write the locker code on a sticky and stuck it in my pencil case." Abdur Ismail

"I found it useful to try and organize my locker every few weeks because I found it can get messy quite quickly."

"Lockers are pretty much your personal space in the school. You can organize and decorate it however you want, and it's an all-purpose storage space. You can keep your backpack, sweatshirt, notebooks, or doodled pieces of paper inside. I even know someone who started their collection of little paper containers." Dvita

"Lockers are really great. You get your own place to keep all your belongings. Even though it may be a little hard to open, after a few days you get into the habit and it is not as hard"

I like going to my locker every few periods not every period because you don't always have classes right by your period.

"The lockers can be tricky to open, but once you know how to, it would be as easy as pie! Also, remember your locker combination!"

"Your lockers are like your home base, you keep your backpack and all your extra work there. They are always very useful." Tom Bredlau

"It was so fun having our own lockers! A tip I would give is to have two half-day binders that you switch out in the middle of the day so that you don't have to keep stopping at your locker." (Rohan Agrawal)

"Your locker is pretty much your closet. You keep all your books and binders for different classes and/or notebooks for periods as well."

"The lockers are really useful because, I don't know about you, but I bring tons of extra supplies just in case I run out of erasers or I lose my pencil."

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6th Grade Cycles

• Art
• Game Design
• Leadership
• Music

7th Grade Cycles

• Art
• Music
• Produce to Persuade
• Robotics

8th Grade Cycles

• Art
• Beyond the Spotlight
• Innovations
• Shark Tank
• Theater & Public Speaking

8TH GRADE

PEER LEADERSHIP

8TH GRADE

7TH GRADE PEER LEADERSHIP

7TH GRADE

There are two peer leadership programs in 7th grade. Students apply at the end of 6th grade. Together SHOK and P2P make up a combined group known as CORE 7. Below include potential commitments:

• Learning and teaching about the adverse effects of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.
• Working with MMAC / senior citizens to make Red Ribbons and hang them around town. (digital red ribbon week)
• Attending weekly meetings & upholding the school code of conduct.
• Socializing with students that have special needs.
• Eating, playing, cooking, and demonstrating life skills with students that have special needs.
• Participating in Dialogue Night, 5th Grade Orientation and Back to School nights.
• Mediating conflicts that other students may be facing in or out of school.
• Designing and implementing the school wide projects like Week of Respect and Random Acts of Kindness week.
• Serving as MMS ambassadors for visitors and new students.
• Attending after school meetings every Wednesday until 3:30 pm and up to two lunch bunches per week.
• Being environmentally sensitive in your daily MMS habits.

WHAT CAN A 6TH GRADER DO TO PREPARE?

LEADERSHIP TRAINING IN GRADE 6

6TH GRADERS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO BE PEER LEADERS UNTIL THEY APPLY AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR FOR 7TH GRADE POSITIONS, BUT THEY CAN GAIN EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS:

• LEADERSHIP CYCLE CLASS
• PEER LEADER WORKSHOPS
• PALS HOMEROOM VISITS
• LET GROW PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
• JETS TACKLE BULLYING PROGRAM
• WELLNESS ACTIVITIES
• DIALOGUE NIGHTS
• EMPTY BOWLS

8th Grade

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PE UNIFORM

For PE class, you have to wear a white shirt that has your name printed on it in bright, bold, blue or black letters. You can purchase these shirts through the PTO community pass. However, if you do not purchase a shirt from the PTO, you can easily bring in a white t-shirt from home, but make sure to write your name in large letters on the front and back. You change for PE at the beginning of the period in a locker room. Girls change in one locker room while boys change in another.

CHANGING FOR PE

All students are assigned a PE locker in addition to their hallway locker. These lockers are found in the girls' or boys' locker rooms and are used to store PE clothes, extra shoes, etc and for storing your street clothes when you change for PE.

Combination locks are provided to students on their first days of gym. The combination will be given to the students and it is their responsibility to remember their combinations.

"PE has lots of fun activities that you can do such as table tennis, volleyball, capture the flag, football, and many more. It is a great opportunity to have fun with your friends." Sean Dooley

"In PE class, there are many different activities you do during the year, my favorite activity we did was playing basketball." Abdur Ismail

"My favorite activity in PE is table-tennis. It is fun playing matches against your peers and compete in a tournament."

Seth Eilenberg

PE is so much fun. We get to do all of these fun activities and sports and they teach us about leadership. My favorite thing to do during PE is play capture the flag! - Sveva Patel-Jhawar

"My favorite activity in gym was nuclear volleyball. I had fun playing it with my teachers and friends. I think you will enjoy it too." Zach Orenstein

"PE is the best. We get to play games like handball and capture the flag. Just remember to bring your shirt home. It starts to get really smelly." Tyler

"Phys Ed is a nice change of pace from the rest of a busy academic day. You can play engaging games such as volleyball, pickleball, and basketball. You may also visit the weight room once a week, where we use machines to help with physical aspects such as endurance, agility, and core strength." Aviva Winick

"PE is a period of the day that I would always look forward to. You play all different types of games like pickle ball, basketball, and gaga. Once a week you also get the chance to go to the weight room."

"PE is a really fun period of the day. It allows you to take a break from all your classes and have some fun." Riley Competello

"PE is a really fun activity in the day that allows you to hang out with your friends, get exercise, and have a free period.You get to play a variety of fun games and you have it every day."

"PE is a fun period of the day because you get a break from all of your other academic classes."

Eleanor Strike

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Performances

Sectionals

Sectionals

Performances

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ADDAMS FAMILY

SHREK

LITTLE MERMAID

HOW TO SUCCEED

"The after school clubs are the best! I went to break dancing, basketball, and art. They were all very fun after school clubs to do.

"Most of them are really fun, and you get to do the things you like there." Tom Bredlau : )

"During my time at MMS, I have engaged in a variety of clubs. Math Club was a lot of fun because we worked in groups to solve equations. In Organic Chemistry Club, we had a very lively instructor who worked hard on lesson plans. We had so much fun answering questions, learning, and doing some experimentation. Debate included a plethora of new experiences. We often competed against one another, and were given critiques and compliments about our technique."

Aviva Winick

"There is such a variety of clubs to join that almost anyone can find a club to their liking!"

Leyi Han

"There is a huge variety of after school clubs, ranging from sports, such as ping pong and basket ball, to more academic ideas, such as science. The teachers are very knowledgeable and you will have a wonderful time! It's very nice to be able to connect with people with the same interests as you. I personally loved the public speaking asc and thebasketball one!" Casey Liu

"I loved my after school club, ping pong, because I got so much energy from it. I even made new friends!"

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AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

The PTO After School Clubs program is an opportunity for the 6th, 7th and 8th grade students to participate in enriching activities supervised by teachers and staff members. Clubs are held from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the afternoon and typically run for a period of ten weeks. Two sessions are held each year, one in the fall and one in the winter/spring. The programs include a diverse selection of activities such as art, chess, math enrichment, basketball etc.

How It Works

The PTO After School Clubs require a fee to be paid at the time of registration. Fees typically range from $100-300 per course.

Club fees vary depending on the cost of materials needed for the course.

ASC: This is just a sample of the clubs offered. Club listings are updated every semester.

Sample Club Offerings

TGIF

Fun for

6th Graders

Thank Goodness It's Friday

TGIF is a fun evening for 6th graders and a great opportunity to enjoy time with new and old friends! These events are held at the Middle School on select Friday nights once per month starting in October.

Students play table tennis, air hockey, pool and basketball as well as dance and listen to music played by a DJ. Pizza, cookies, and other refreshments are served.

Doors open at 7:30 pm for students. Pick up time is 9:30 pm.

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Principal

John Connolly

School Principal

Mr. Connolly is not just the Principal; he is also one of our alumni. He went to school here when it was a junior high school.

Assistant Principals

Luisa Estevez-Young

Mae Ward

SECRETARIAL STAFF

Ann Marie Banta

Renee Luciano

Lisa Boldt

Guidance Department

Sarah Guiney

Lisa Marron

Lauren Bach

Dominick Pisa

School Nurse

Welcome to the Millburn Middle School Nurse's Office

It is my goal for our students to reach their full potential by promoting good health, intervening with actual and potential health problems, providing care, and collaborating with the student, his or her family, and the Millburn Middle School Community.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns related to our school health services or if you wish to share information concerning your child.

The Student Parent Handbook is also a good resource for many of your questions.

“School nurses are the bridge between healthcare and education." (NASN, 2017)

All the best for a healthy year,

Marybeth Clark

marybeth.clark@millburn.org

Phone: 973-379-2600, Ext 20008

Fax: 973-314-1080

https://mms.millburn.org/apps/pages/MMS_Nurse

Marybeth Clark

SECURITY

Middle School Security

• Mr. Cuomo is a retired Millburn police officer who served the community for 25 years.
• Should you need any help with anything, he is always willing to help.

Paul Cuomo

Custodial Staff

CUSTODIAL STAFF

Slavomir Dzieszko -- Head Custodian

Rosa Perez -- Head Custodian PM

Dashawn Dennis

Gabriel Foti

Tony Horwitz

Robert Morse

Antonella Venditti

"The school nurse is very helpful and comforting. If you ever have a problem, do not hesitate to go to the nurse. She has many health resources that will help you when you are not feeling well."

"All of the counselors at MMS are very kind, whatever you say to them stays with them (unless it's very severe) so there is a lot of confidentiality. This really made me feel comfortable with mine. You can also just walk in whenever you feel the need to, and they will always end up meeting with you at some point." - Marinella Silver

"The nurse is someone you can always go to if you feel sick or not well. She is always there for you." -

Sveva Patel-Jhawar

"The school nurse is always willing to help you when need it. She is very friendly!"

"The main office is super helpful if you are having trouble with your lockers, by helping un-jam them".

"The Guidance Department is very helpful in your Middle School experience. The counselors are very open to helping you and listening to you, and they provide you with a lot of comfort. They also have many programs throughout the year to engage students in different activities."

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LIBRARY

Amy Ipp

https://mms.millburn.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1040001&type=d&pREC_ID=1353783

JUVENILE DETECTIVE

D.A.R.E. OFFICER

• Detective Barbosa is trilingual; he speaks Portuguese and Spanish.
• He really likes soccer, and is a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Detective Socrates Barbosa

CHILD STUDY TEAM

LEARNING CONSULTANTS

SOCIAL WORKER

PSYCHOLOGISTS

MEGAN CURTO (5/6)

HILARI PUGLIESE (5/6)

ASHLEY ANDRETTA (5/6)

ERICA EVANS (7/8)

MICHELE CHARNEY-HULSE (7/8)

ASHLEY MISTAK (7/8)

SARAH GUINEY (GUIDANCE)

The Child Study Team is made up of several professionals who act as case managers for students who have a special education classification. In the Middle School, there are two teams -- one for 6th grade (shared with Washington School) and one for 7th and 8th grades. They also do evaluations, either for students who are newly referred (general ed) or re-evaluations for those who already have IEPs. All CST members act as consultants to the faculty and administration, and psychologists and social workers do individual and group counseling with students.

SPECIAL ED SPECIALISTS

CHRIS MESOPOTANESE

CATHY BENADETTO

MARIANNE BREDLAU

Behavior Analyst

Speech & Language Specialist

MONICA ALEXANDER

GAIL HELHOSKI

STEVEN YEE

Physical Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Teacher of Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

PARAPROFESSIONALS

TATIANA GUERRERO

TOM MACALUSO

TRIXIE DANIELS-ZION

Individual Aide

JENNIE RAKOS

HOWARD SHIRLEY

PATRICIA MEASEL

Individual Aide

CAROLYN TANGRETTI

LYNNE WOODRUFF

Individual Aide

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS -- GRADE 6

PATRICIA DACHILLE

JEANA DORING

RECECCA KLINGER

PATRICIA MALONEY

MARY JANE MORMAK

PAMELA PETERS

DENISE ROMERO

ANN REGAN

EVE WASSERMAN

STEPHEN ZURAWIECKI

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS -- GRADE 7

DENISE BIRD

GINA COLLUCCI

MEGHAN FLATLEY

MARY JANE MORMAK

PAMELA PETERS

MELISSA PRATA

DENISE ROMERO

SUSAN SALVANTE

STEPHEN ZURAWIECKI

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS -- GRADE 8

JODI CIAMPA

LOIS INFANGER

CHRISTINA MCCAULEY

MARY JANE MORMAK

PAMELA PETERS

MELISSA PRATA

DENISE ROMERO

KEVIN SWENSON

STEPHEN ZURAWIECKI

MUSIC

ELIZABETH BEWIE

BRIAN FLEMING

JASON BLOOMQUIST

GREGORY MULFORD

EMILY HO

JACOB MILLER-HOESLY

KARISSA PHILLIPS

CASEY RAYNIS

ELIZABETH ROSA

ERIN SMITH

MATTHEW SPATZ

ART

MARINA REILLY

CLAUDIA SOHR

STEM

DANIELLLE BARRITTA

STEPHEN CHERNOSKI

LESTER GREENBERG

ZSUZSANNA MICHAEL

STEFANIE O'KEEFE

RICHARD SERRA

LEADERSHIP

All sixth graders take the 6th Grade Leadership Cycle curriculum which focuses on:

• Conflict Resolution by acting out skits and performing mock mediations
• Anti-Bullying by focusing on the roles we play in conflict: perpetrators, bystanders, rescuers and victims.
• Anger Management strategies and good outlets.
• Group decision-making in small and large groups.
• Understanding how different points-of-view can lead to conflict through creating PowerPoint presentations focusing on character and legacy.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

THERESA CATALDO

KRISTY DETORE

MICHAEL ARTIGLIERE

STACY DINNER

SALVATORE FIORILLI

DAVID MELVIN

MARY MULLIGAN

LISA REGAN

WILLIAM RENTIERS

KIERSTYN TOTH

ELA GRADE 6

MARY D'ALESSIO

KRISTIN DILONARDO

MARYLOU KIRK

MARY JANE MORMAK

DENISE ROMERO

ANN REGAN

TAMMY THIELE

DANA TINAJERO

MATH GRADE 6

PATRICK LEDDY

LAUREN KOLMER

AMY LOSAVIO

DOMINIQUE MANLEY

DENISE ROMERO

EVE WASSERMAN

SOCIAL STUDIES GRADE 6

MEGAN FARRELL

MICHAEL KACHIN

STEPHEN ZURAWIECKI

SCIENCE GRADE 6

SUSAN AGRESTA

ELIZABETH BALISH

DARREN CHESTANG

ALIVIA DELANE

PAMELA PETERS

DENISE ROMERO

WORLD LANGUAGE/ELL/RWS GRADE 6

MARIA DERAVILLE

SPANISH

REBECCA NELSON

FRENCH

PATRICIA MALONEY

READING & WRITING

EMILY PODOLAK

FRENCH

ANGELA PLUMACKER

SPANISH

STACY PRADO

SPANISH

DANA TINAJERO

ELL

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ELA GRADE 7

MICHELLE BEEBE

DENISE BIRD

JEANNINE CHAPMAN

ESTHER KAU

MELISSA PEDREIRAS

MELISSA PRATA

DENISE ROMERO

DANA TINAJERO

MATH GRADE 7

KATHLEEN CAWLEY

MARY BETH CIMINO

GINA COLLUCCI

JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ

DENISE ROMERO

SUSAN SALVANTE

MARY WILEY

SOCIAL STUDIES GRADE 7

GREGORY OBOD

SUSANA ROCCA

ALICE WEN

CHRISTINA YURKOSKY

STEPHEN ZURAWIECKI

SCIENCE GRADE 7

PAMELA PETERS

DENISE ROMERO

APHRODITE SAUTER

COLLEEN SCOTT

BRIAN VANBRUNT

WORLD LANGUAGE/ELL/RWS GRADE 7

DENISE BIRD

READING & WRITING

SEBASTIAN CANO

SPANISH

MARY JANE MORMAK

READING & WRITING

EMILY PODOLAK

FRENCH

STACY PRADO

SPANISH

ALEXA ROMEO

SPANISH

DANA TINAJERO

ELL

ELA GRADE 8

JODI CIAMPA

LOIS INFANGER

MARK OPPEL

JACQUELINE POWERS

DENISE ROMERO

DANA TINAJERO

MATH GRADE 8

STEPHANIE CUCINELLA

JAIME BARTLEY

MARIA LOIKITH

JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ

MARGARET SEIFER

KEVIN SWENSON

SOCIAL STUDIES GRADE 8

CATHERINE BACHANT

CHERYL CONKLIN

TIMOTHY CORLETT

WILLIAM PURCELL

STEPHEN ZURAWIECKI

SCIENCE GRADE 8

KATHRYN ARRUDA

SARAH BUNCE

ELIZABETH GAFFNEY

CHRISTINA MCCAULEY

DENISE ROMERO

PATRICIA YONG

WORLD LANGUAGE/ELL/RWS GRADE 8

ELENA BERENGER

FRENCH

DENISE BIRD

READING & WRITING

SEBASTIAN CANO

SPANISH

KARINA CORTIZO

SPANISH

MARIA DERAVILLE

SPANISH

ANDREW PEARL

SPANISH

EMILY PODOLAK

FRENCH

DANA TINAJERO

ELL

June 4TH

August

25TH to 27TH

August 31ST

September 1ST

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Guidance Meeting

August 31

(Morning)

August 31

(Afternoon)

September 1

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Guidance Meeting

September 1

August 31

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September 1

August 31

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COURSES

GRADING IN OTHER COURSES

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