Welcome Back Documents

Principal's 2023-24 Welcome Back Letter

2023-2024 School Calendar

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2023-2024 Opening Timeline:

August 25:  Parent Portal Opens - Student Schedules Accessible

• Please log into your account and follow the instructions on your OnCourse page. Call office @ 973-543-7107x2 if you need help.
• Once you complete the required documents on the portal and hit submit your child's schedule and other information will be available to view.
• Please note that if you owe the school any property or have any outstanding balance for Chromebook repairs, book fines, lunchroom balances etc., your portal access will remain closed until those items are returned and balances are settled.

August 30: Grade 5 ONLY Locker set up and PTO Popsicle Treat 10-11:30am.

August 30: New to District Student Orientation 1pm-2pm here at the middle school.  Bring your child's schedule.
                     This orientation is for students who have NEVER attended school in Mendham Township.  Parents welcime.

August 31: Grade 5 Virtual Meet and Greet 2:30-3pm

August 31 & September 1: Teacher Training

September 5:  All Students First Day of School - Full Day!

• Zero Period Grade 6-8 Band / Orchestra / Chorus / Friday Art begin
• Cross Country / Soccer / Field Hockey tryout begin (more info HERE)
• Students must bring 2 Technology forms to school signed (more info HERE) in order to secure a Chromebook and Network access.

September 13:  MTMS Back To School Night  7pm

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ADDITIONAL FORMS

• Chromebooks will be issued on the first day of school.
  Student/parent must read, sign, bring to school, and submit the two forms: 1.  AUP (<-- click) 
  and  2.  Chromebook Parent Agreement (<--click) on the first day of school in order to have access to school technology.
   
• 6th grade ONLY  PROOF OF IMMUNIZATION - Documentation DUE SEPTEMBER 5, 2023  (<CLICK HERE FOR THE FORM)
  PLEASE KNOW THAT AFTER SEPTEMBER 15, 2023, 6TH GRADE STUDENTS WITH OUTSTANDING IMMUNIZATION FORMS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED INTO THE CLASSROOM
   
• Athletic Participation Requirements
   
• 2023-24 Science Opt Out Letter (FORM M-11)
   
• Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes / Eye Injury / Opioid Use and Misuse (FORM A-5)
   
• COMING SOON Free and Reduced Lunch Application Information  (Entire Packet / 6 forms must be reviewed/completed) 

1. Survey Requirement (< CLICK HERE)
2. Parent Letter (<CLICK HERE)
3. Application Instructions (<CLICK HERE)
4. Application (<CLICK HERE)
5. Sharing Information with Medicaid or NJFamilyCare (<CLICK HERE)
6. MTMS Price List (<CLICK HERE)

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• MySchoolBucks - Introducing a new way to pay for lunches and trips in the 2023-24 school year. 
  CLICK HERE for information on how to create your account.

 

• September 13, 2023  MTMS Back to School Night  - Parent Letter (<CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION)

IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER TO BRING A COPY OF YOUR CHILD'S SCHEDULE WITH YOU TO BTSN.  

You will be moving through the evening using your child's WEDNESDAY class schedule.
Please watch your email for more information as the date approaches. 

 

• 2023-24 Picture Day September 21, 2023  - PRE ORDERS ONLY to purchase pictures (<CLICK HERE)
  All middle school students will have their picture taken for the yearbook, but if you would like to purchase a package please make sure you PRE ORDER using the link above.   No orders/checks will be taken on picture day- PRE ORDERS ONLY.  Purchased photo packets will be mailed directly to your home.  If you have any questions, please call the main office of the middle school. 
                         

• MTMS School Events Calendar link

• 2023-24 MTMS Student/Parent Handbook

• Homework Posting Guideline (all grades)

• Fifth/Sixth Homework Guidelines

• Nurse's Corner Information and Accompanying Documents 
  (for annual renewal of medical information)

• NEW!  2023-24 Zero Period Bus Information (<CLICK HERE)

• 2023-24 Homework Club information (<CLICK HERE) for the permission slip required to attend)

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SUGGESTED SUMMER READING

• 5th and 6th grade list
• 7th and 8th grade list

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SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST

• Grade 5 / Grade 6 / Grade 7 / Grade 8  (<-- click grade level)

• Calculator Reminder
  Parents of MTMS children:  please note that all students will need a calculator.  These calculators are not included in the grade level School Supply Pack, but can be purchased online as well.  Please note if your child has retained their calculator from the prior year it is not necessary to purchase a new one.  As long as they have the correct calculator for the new corresponding grade it is fine. The one required by each grade level is listed here:
  
  5th Grade - TI Multiview Fraction Solar Calculator (TI-34MV)
  6th Grade - TI Multiview Fraction Solar Calculator (TI-34MV)
  7th Grade - TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator
  8th Grade - TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator

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IMPORTANT SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICIES & REGs

- 5512 HIB Policy
- Family Life Opt Out Form / Letters  (click grade level -->) Grade 5    Grade 6   Grade 7   Grade 8
- 5600R Code of Conduct
- Technology Acceptable Use Policy /Agreement
- 8467 Weapons
- 5511R Dress Code
- 5530R Substance Abuse
- 5200 Attendance
- 2430R Extra Curricular Activities
- 5240 Tardiness
- 5240R Tardiness
- 5410R Promotion & Retention
- 5533 Pupil Smoking

2023-24 NEW MTMS STAFF

 

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