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Mauldin Middle School
PTA Newsletter
The Stampede
February 2015
Volume 16 Issue 3
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
The first semester at Mauldin Middle School was quite successful. Let each
of us continue to strive to achieve our school goals of (1) having each student
to meet or exceed current score on the standardized tests; (2) having 97%
student attendance; and (3) having 98% staff attendance.
Mauldin Middle
School
1190 Holland Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 355-6770
(864) 355-6988 (fax)
www.greenville.k12.sc.
us/mauldinm
Second semester will be filled with many activities in addition to our regular
academic schedule. These activities include our Invention Convention, book
fairs, spring pictures, field trips, basketball games, soccer, softball and baseball games, registration for the 2015-2016 school year, standardized testing,
and various other activities and programs. A schedule of these events has
been provided in this newsletter for you. We hope that you will continue to
encourage your children to do their very best in their studies and in all of the
activities and programs that have been planned for them this semester.
Registration for the 2015-2016 school year will be held in February and March
of 2015. Please look for important information regarding this registration process.
Co-Presidents:
Damaris Collier
Janet Webber
Newsletter Editor:
Rebecca Willson
Email:
110pta@greenville.k12.sc.us
SE Council, District 1
South Carolina PTA
1826 Henderson Street
Columbia, SC 29201
800-743-3782
www.scpta.org
A new ACT Aspire Tests (for writing, reading, and math) will be given to all
students (6th, 7th, and 8th graders) April 28, 29 and 30. These are timed tests.
The PASS Tests (for social studies and science) will be given to all students
May 7 and 8. The PASS tests are not timed tests. It is very important that
students be present for all testing sessions.
Let us continue to work together to achieve our school goals and to make
sure that Mauldin Middle School is the best institution it can possibly be!
As always, I thank you very much for all of your support and cooperation.
You are certainly appreciated!
Rosia D. Gardner
Principal
“EXPECT THE BEST!”
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DATES TO REMEMBER
SPECIAL NOTE: Registration for courses for the 2015-2016 school year will occur in February and
March.
February
1
2
2
5
5
9
10
11
12
16
17
17
18
19
20, 21
23
23
26, 27
Black History Month Begins
Second Quarter Awards Assembly
Spring Sports Tryouts Begin
Rising Sixth Grade Orientation for Students – 9:30 a.m.
Rising Sixth Grade Orientation and Curriculum Night for All Parents – 6:00 p.m.
Sixth & Seventh Grade Teachers Begin Making Recommendations for 2015-2016 Core Courses
Related Arts Selection Forms Sent to Parents (6th and 7th)
Signed Related Arts Selection Forms Returned to School
PTA Executive Board Meeting – 12:00 noon
Presidents’ Day – Holiday
PTA Meeting/Invention Convention – 6:45 p.m.
Mauldin High Curriculum (Rising 9th) – 7:00 p.m.
School Improvement Council (SIC) Meeting – 11:30 a.m.
Progress Reports Issued
Regional Band Clinic and Concert
Sixth/Seventh Graders in Computer Lab for Registration
Eighth Grade Teachers Begin Making Recommendations for 2015-1016 Core Courses
All-County Band
March
2
2
6, 7
9
10
12
13-14
18
24
25-29
27
30
MAP Testing Window Opens
Fifth (Rising Sixth) Grade Registration Window Opens
Chorus Performs at Arts America Festival
Snow Make-up Day #1
Eighth Grade Student Registration in Labs
PTA Executive Board Meeting – 12:00 noon
All-State Band Clinic at Furman University
School Improvement Council Meeting - 11:30 a.m.
End of Third Quarter
Sandlapper and Drama Trip to New York
MAP Testing Window Closes
Spring Break Begins
April
3
6
8
8
8-14
9
14
14
15
15-19
16
21
23
23, 24
25
28, 29, 30
28
Spring Break Ends
Make-up Day #3
Report Cards Issued
2015-2016 Student Registration Forms Sent to Parents
Spring Book Fair
Parent “Override” Day – 3:45 – 5:00 p.m.
Parents Return Signed 2015-2016 Registration Forms
Spring Sing – 7:30 p.m. – Peace Center
School Improvement Council (SIC) Meeting – 11:30 a.m.
Band Wind Ensemble Competition in Florida
PTA Executive Board Meeting – 12:00 noon
PTA Volunteer Luncheon – 11:15-1:00 p.m.
Spring School Picture Day
Drama Performance – Mauldin Middle School – 7:00 p.m.
Drama Performance – Mauldin Middle School – 2:00 p.m.
ACT Aspire Tests
Strings Concert – Mauldin High School – 6:45 p.m.
FROM YOUR PTA PRESIDENTS
Happy New Year 2015 to all of our MMS Families!! We hope that you enjoyed a wonderful Holiday season
with your loved ones and that the new year is off to an amazing start!
It's hard to believe that we are already starting to talk about the 2015-2016 school year. We would like to
encourage you to start thinking about your role in the Mauldin Middle School PTA for the 2015-2016
school year! Help is needed in all areas. Please consider donating your time to assist the PTA and MMS.
The MMS PTA Executive Board opportunities consist of: President (or Co-Presidents), Treasurer,
Secretary, Membership, Legislative, Reflections, Volunteers, Red Ribbon, Newsletter, Spirit Wear, Spirit Events Coordinator, Corporate Sponsors, Box Tops, Campbell Soup Labels, Hospitality, School
Store, and Beautification. Volunteer opportunities for MMS consist of: Office Help, 1st Day Packet Help
(prep and processing), Spirit Wear, School Store (AM help), Cafeteria – Tea Sales, Hospitality, Grounds
Beautification, SC Fence Garden, Spirit Week, Fundraiser Help, Fundraiser Fundraiser Limo Ride Help,
Fundraiser Fun Day Help, Reflections Art Contest, Box Tops, Campbell Soup Labels, Red Ribbon Week,
Music & Drama, Strings, Band, BETA Club, Lost & Found, Technology Assistance, Book Fair Volunteers,
Monitors for Testing, 6thGrade Field Day, 6th Grade Invention Convention, Career Week Speakers,
8th Grade End of Year Dance, Paper Donations, and Business Partners.
If you have a little bit of time and would like to be involved in your child's school or would be willing to
volunteer for our school involving ANY of these areas, please contact the school or any of the MMS PTA
Executive Board members. In order for the PTA to function properly and be successful, WE NEED YOU!!
There is a broad spectrum of opportunities and we would appreciate ANY time that you are willing to give.
Thank you for being the best families to the best kids at the best middle school in Greenville County.
After all, Mauldin Middle School is where we “Expect The Best!”
Damaris Collier
MMS PTA Co-President
Janet Webber
MMS PTA Co-President
ACT ASPIRE TESTING (NEW STANDARDIZED TEST)
This year, students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades in South Carolina will take the ACT Aspire.
Students will take ELA (English, reading, and writing) and mathematics tests. Additionally, all students in
sixth, seventh, and eighth grades will take the SCPASS science and social studies tests.
ACT Aspire, which is a timed test, will require students to answer multiple choice questions and to write
their answers. SCPASS, which is an untimed test, will require students to answer multiple choice
questions. The ACT Aspire and SCPASS tests are aligned to state standards and what is taught in your
child’s classroom.
Please refer to the table below for testing dates. If you have questions, please call 355-6770.
Test
Time
Date
ACT Aspire Writing
30 minutes
Tuesday, April 28
ACT Aspire English
35 minutes
Tuesday, April 28
ACT Aspire Reading
60 minutes
Wednesday, April 29
ACT Aspire Mathematics
Grades 6 & 7: 55 minutes
Grade 8: 65 minutes
Thursday, April 30
SCPASS Science
Untimed
Thursday, May 7
SCPASS Social Studies
Untimed
Friday, May 8
YOU’RE INVITED
PTA MEETING
and
ANN TWITCHELL INVENTION CONVENTION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015
6:45 P.M.
MAULDIN MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETERIA
PTA VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015
11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
MAULDIN MIDDLE SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER
All persons who have volunteered at Mauldin Middle School in any capacity (chaperoning
dances and field trips, working in the office or library, working in the school store, serving as
tutors, selling tea, sending supplies and other goodies, making financial and other
donations, etc.) are invited to attend our PTA Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon.
You are invited to come any time between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
The volunteer appreciation program will begin at 11:30 a.m.
Thank you again for all of your support and assistance.
We look forward to seeing you at the luncheon in April!
STUDENT AFTERNOON SAFETY—YOUR HELP IS NEEDED
REMINDER: All car riders are asked to wait in the waiting area
for their cars in the afternoons. Students have been told not to
gather and wait near the tennis courts, not to walk in the
driveway to get to a car and not to cross Holland Road to get
in a car. All parents are asked to stay in line and drive to the
designated waiting areas before loading their children.
Loading in any other area is not supervised and could be very
dangerous for our students!
Please be aware that our
driveways and parking lot areas are under police jurisdiction.
Please follow all posted signs when on campus.
Thank you very much for your support and cooperation in
providing the safest conditions for our students!
SPECIAL NOTE: PLEASE BE REMINDED THAT NO STUDENT SUPERVISION IS PROVIDED BY
STAFF MEMBERS IN THE TEACHERS’ PARKING LOT!!!! WE REQUEST THAT ALL STUDENTS
WAIT IN THE WAITING AREA FOR THEIR RIDES. PLEASE DO NOT DOUBLE PARK OR PARK
BEHIND A PARKED CAR WHILE IN THE TEACHERS’ PARKING LOT!!!!
EARLY DISMISSALS
VISITORS
Early dismissals for students are approved until 2:45
p.m. each day. No class will be interrupted between
2:45 and 3:15 p.m. for early dismissals. Please send
a note for early dismissals, stating the time, so that
your child can be waiting for you in the office when
you arrive.
All parents and other persons visiting Mauldin
Middle School are reminded to come to the main
office to sign in and to receive a Visitor's Pass.
Please wear the Visitor's Pass whenever visiting
our school. This request is made for safety and
security reasons.
SCHOOL HOURS
DRESS CODE REMINDER
Our official school time for students is from 8:30 a.m.
until 3:15 p.m. Supervision is provided for students
from 7:45 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. Please do not bring
your children to school before 7:45 a.m. and please
pick them up from school no later than 3:45 p.m. if
your child rides in a car. For the safety of your child,
your cooperation is greatly appreciated!!!!
Parents and students are asked to review the dress
code to be sure that students are following the
dress code. Students who are inappropriately
dressed may be required to call their parents for a
change of clothes! The Administration reserves the
right to judge the appropriateness of any clothes
worn to school.
2014/2015 PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
Co-President
Co-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Ways & Means
Membership
Volunteers
Reflections
Hospitality
Newsletter
Damaris Collier
Janet Webber
Susan Walker
Sandy Brown
Vonie Leahy
Melissa Hudson
Rebecca Willson
Beautification
School Store
Box Tops
Red Ribbon
Spirit Wear
Spirit Events
Corporate Sponsors
Campbell’s Soup
Kristen Ambrose
Kim Putnam
Angie Schemm
Alecia Brewster
Peyton McNair
April Day
Amy Barras
Victoria Modestti
Janet Webber
FROM THE ENGLISH & LITERATURE DEPARMENT
Miss Hervey’s sixth grade classes are reading an in-depth novel entitled “Double Dutch” by Sharon
Draper. Students are learning about characterization, author’s style, similes and metaphors, and
some bullying issues that take place in the novel. In order to make this book “come alive” in the
classroom, the students are learning to experience the jumping rope activity of double dutch.
Ms. Deas’ classes are reading “A Wrinkle in Time" and they will be creating
their own Utopia. The students will create their own world on poster board, or
other medium. The world can be a planet, island, or country that is meant to
be perfect. The students will "invent" a story behind their world and include a
name of their country, a currency, education system, government, a motto, a
map, language, and general living conditions. Students will then present
their "Utopia" to the class.
MATH DEPARTMENT UPDATES
Is it third quarter already? You bet! By now, most parents have been exposed to the phrase “Common
Core” or maybe “ACT ASPIRE” (the name of the test to replace ELA and MATH PASS Testing in late April
2015). The purpose of adopting the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) is to raise the bar in all math
classrooms to ensure that our students are receiving a relevant and rigorous education. Your child will be
better prepared to meet the demands of college and/or the work place in the 21st century. As we approach
the season of registration for the 2015-2016 school year, please respect your child’s math placement for
next year. If you do have a need for placement information, do not hesitate to email or call your current
math teacher for specifics. Keep in mind that each math course has detailed enrollment requirements
including minimum MAP and prior PASS scores that must be met.
Continue to encourage your child to go above and beyond the classroom
assignments and to search further, dig deeper, and take personal work to
the next level of success from the content being taught each and every day.
Make connections between yesterday’s lesson and what’s coming ahead
tomorrow. The Common Core curriculum EXPECTS every student to be
inquisitive and challenge themselves harder than ever before! This rigorous
adventure is what keeps Mauldin Middle soaring high in the academic
rankings and it takes you (their parents) to help our staff elevate your child’s
academic successes to the highest possible level with each unit of study.
The new math course in 6th grade this year – Math 6/7/8 – seems to be
preparing those high-ability students for 7th grade Algebra I as planned. The “Math 6 – Math 7 – Math 8”
path of study seems to be the place for most of our students and the flow of content allows a deeper
investigation within each grade level to help our students build the strongest math foundation possible for
high school success. The two year Math 6/7 and Math 7/8 continues to provide the most challenging
curricula to insure those students are ready to meet the rigor of a high school course while in middle
school. Also, our school has participated in an inclusion model this year for those students who have needed extra help in math topics from prior years in all three grades.
Mr. Harris would like to welcome his Spring 2015 student teacher – Mr. Kenny Morgan – as he will be
working with Team 7-2 through mid-May 2015.
SPECIAL EDUCATION NEWS
Ms. Perry's and Mr. McLeer's classes along with Be a Fan and Mauldin Middle
School's Basketball team members will participate in a 3 on 3 unified basketball
tournament on February 13, 2015, at the YMCA on Cleveland Park.
The Be a Fan Cross Country "5K" will be on March 21, 2015. Interested participants may go to Mauldin's website to sign-up. Pre-registration price is $20 for
elementary students and $25 for everyone else.
Spring Games for Special Olympics in track sports will be held April 8, 2015, at Furman University. Contact
Ms. Perry for further details at 864-355-6686. Unified Bowling will take place at Fort Jackson in Columbia
on May 8-10, 2015. Special Olympian athletes and Be a Fan Club members will compete together in this
event.
SANDLAPPER NEWS AND UPDATES
The Sandlapper Club has been busy this past month! We
sponsored two families for a holiday Angel Tree gift drive;
worked at Harvest Hope Food Bank sorting and packing food
boxes for the elderly; and sponsored a blood drive.
Attention Parents of Sandlappers attending the NYC/DC Trip:
There will be a mandatory parent meeting on March 16th, 2015,
at 7p.m. in the cafeteria. At this meeting, trip details, required
paperwork and room particulars will be discussed.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Sign up at www.boxtopsforeducation.com. We
will be collecting box tops as announced.
LABELS FOR EDUCATION
Visit www.labelsforeducation.com and sign up!
Quarterly, the student who brings the most box tops
will also receive a gift card.
Campbell Soup labels can be turned in anytime.
Quarterly, the student who brings the most labels
will receive a gift card.
Please put your box tops in a sealed bag or
envelope with your name and grade level. You may
bring them in on a collection day or drop them in the
labeled box in the front office any time.
Please put your labels in a sealed bag or envelope
with your name and grade level. You may drop
them in the labeled box in the front office at any
time.
These labels will be used to help support all
programs at the school.
THANKS FOR HELPING TO SUPPORT MAULDIN MIDDLE!!
RELATED ARTS
EIGHTH GRADE DANCE
The MMS Related Arts Department would like to
welcome four new student interns as we begin the
second semester. They are all college seniors from
area universities.
 Mr. Jordan Best, from Rock Hill, SC, attends
Furman, and is a percussion specialist and is
interested in becoming a band director. He is
happy to be working with Mr. Kilgus this semester.
 Mr. Kris Briggs is from Presbyterian College and
has an emphasis in violin. He is a resident of
Greenville and plans on becoming a middle or
high school music director. He is interning this
semester with Mr. Gencarelli.
 Mr. Graham McBride also attends Furman.
From Spartanburg, he is a brass specialist including the trombone and the euphonium. He also
plans to be a middle or high school band director.
He will be working with Ms. Poston.
 Mr. Josh Sparkman attends Bob Jones University and is a piano and vocal education major.
From New Hampshire, he will be traveling for the
WILDS camp for a year following graduation
before pursuing further education in composition.
He will be working with Mrs. Rhodes.
The eighth grade dance will be held Friday,
May 29, 2015, from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. for
Mauldin Middle School students only.
Students do not have to have a date and do
not have to wear formal attire to attend.
However, dressy outfits are required; no
jeans, t-shirts, or sneakers will be allowed.
WORLD LANGUAGUES
How do historical influences affect the food that
people eat? That is the question that 8th grade
Spanish I students are exploring along with the Puerto Rican Culture. People normally enjoy a variety of
foods without hesitation or thought of how that food
came about. When the Europeans came to the
Americas, they introduced beef, poultry, pork, dairy,
and wheat among many other foods. On the other
hand, Europeans took with
them many vegetables and
corn. The combination of
both worlds is what allows us
to enjoy the wonderful foods
we have today.
For the third nine weeks, Spanish I students will also
be learning to talk about their family. At the end of
the month of February, Spanish I students will put
into practice what they have learned thus far.
Students will be able to talk about each member of
their family, their age, birthday, personality, physical
appearance, likes and dislikes, and of course, their
favorite food.
This dance is a great way
to end the school year
and to end your child's
experience at Mauldin
Middle School!
SCHOOL STORE
Did you know MMS has its own school store? We
have many last minute needs for our students, including notecards, notebook paper, pens, pencils,
and erasers.
We also sell MMS Spirit Wear and
snacks! Help support the MMS
PTA and let your students know
about us!
THE MANE EVENTS
The Mane Events Morning Show is up and running.
The Broadcast Journalism class creates and airs a
live morning news show each day for the students
and faculty. Their broadcasts are
uploaded to schooltube.com
where they can be viewed by
searching for “The Mane Events
+ the date of the show.”
It includes the weather, student
interest stories, student news,
photographs, announcements, and, of course, the
corny joke of the day! Be sure to visit School Tube
and tune in to see what’s in the news!
NEWS FROM THE SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT
All of our students are fully engaged in learning the history of the world, here are some of the highlights:
In 6th grade, Mrs. Brown’s classes have been studying the Ancient Roman Empire. To help them study the content
and review for their test, students made board games. They then had the chance to play each other in the games
which was not only fun for them but helped them review the material they had been taught.
In 7th grade, students are studying World War I. Students always look forward to the study of the World Wars. In
Mrs. Beck’s class, to show what they have learned about the war, students will make a digital journal as if they are a
World War I soldier. The journal will include all types of elements from the war such as the assassination of
Archduke Ferdinand, living in the trenches, uniforms, weapons, etc. This will all be done through a Google app so
we are incorporating 21st century skills which will make it fun for the students as well as educational.
In 8th grade, Mrs. Barefoot’s classes have enjoyed having Ms. Catie Norman from Clemson University who is in the
student-teaching phase of getting her Masters in Education. She has done an excellent job in the classroom and
even outside the classroom as well. Ms. Norman has been an intricate addition to the MMS’ Youth in Government
Program. She has been a part of Youth in Government since she was in high school and her wealth of knowledge is
one of the reasons we were so successful at the conference this year. Mrs. Rigoli's classes have just passed
through the Antebellum Period where students protested the Denmark Vessey Trial, The Trail of Tears, The Creation
of the Cotton Gin, and several other "offensive issues" of the time. On the other hand, we had many supporters of the
abolitionist movement, the freeing of Fredrick Douglas, Manifest Destiny, and other Antebellum high
points. Currently, the students are facing down the staggering facts and statistics of the Civil War. Weekly quizzes on
vocabulary and essential questions, coupled with the use of a modified Cornell Note strategy is showcasing each
student's ability to dig in to material and pull from it a greater knowledge.
Lastly, all classes participated in the National Geographic Society Geography Bee upon returning from their holiday
break. Students went through seven rounds of questions to test their knowledge of geography from around the
world. Congratulations to our classroom winners!
6th Grade
Mrs. Peterson
Addison Selig
Max Tingom
Immanuel Frist
Josh Kulp
Morgan Dailey
Mr. Eddie
Jackie Sanchez
Daniel Brunken
Mason Varnadore
Annie Arritt
Kelsey Parson
Mrs. Parris
Maddie Reed
Kayla Khath
Devin Gwinn
Cody Vogel
Brian Bogdanski
7th Grade
Mrs. Sanders
Anthony Milani
Braiden Weldon
Nicholas Smith
Megan Doherty
Ryleigh Blume
Mrs. Beck
Lindsay Taylor
Ethan Brown
Aaron Kulp
D’Auviyon Johnson
Nate Natale
Mrs. Shuler
Wesley Molizon
Connor Stevens
Sasha Santos
Miranda Austin
Jada Heyward
Each classroom winner competed against each other in their grade level.
6th Grade Winners
8th Grade
Mrs. Barefoot
Alberto Osuna
Connor Westmoreland
Alex Piggford
Josh Guy
Emily Sippel
Mrs. Rigoli
Cameron Wilk
Genna Cunningham
Alex Imm
Griffin Krieg
Tariq Singleton
Jackie Sanchez
Maddie Reed
Devin Gwinn
The grade-level winners then competed in the school wide geography bee which resulted
in three top students. In first place was seventh grader, Aaron Kulp; in second place
was eighth grader, Griffin Krieg; and in third place was sixth grader, Devin Gwinn.
7th Grade Winners
Aaron Kulp only missed one question throughout the entire Geography Bee to become the
MMS Geography Bee winner. He has taken a test from National Geographic Society to
see if he qualifies for the state geography bee. The results will not be known until mid-to
late February.
Aaron Kulp
Nicholas Smith
Anthony Milani
8th Grade Winners
Connor Westmoreland
Alex Piggford
Griffin Krieg
Congratulations to all of these students and a special good luck to
Aaron Kulp as he represents Mauldin Middle School.
LET’S GET PHSYICAL!
We just started the 2nd semester of our Health and Physical Education classes. The students have all
received class procedures, locker assignments and course information. We require that each student dress
out everyday they have physical education class. "A" day is Mon, Wed, Friday (every other). "B" Day is
Tues, Thurs, Friday (every other). We have posted all information related to our classes on our websites.
If anyone needs a P.E. uniform, we have some left for sale.
T-shirts are $10 and shorts are $10. Please bring cash or
check (payable to MMS). We are currently finishing up our
fitnessgram testing. The tests include: height/weight
measurements, push-ups/curl-ups, sit and reach and pacer
testing (for aerobic capacity). Each student will complete a
semester pre-test and then in May complete the post test.
We are looking forward to a great spring semester in
Physical Education Department!
HELP US CONGRATULATE OUR REFLECTIONS WINNERS!
PHOTOGRAPHY
1st Place: Kavya Patchipulusu
2nd Place: Chloe Webber
FILM PRODUCTION
1st Place: Dylan Tate
LITERATURE
1st Place: Shu Takamori
2nd Place: Zora Brewster
3rd Place: Abigail Parsons
LIBRARY NEWS
The media center is excited to announce over 80 students attended the All-You-Can-Eat Pizza December
Mustang Book Award Reading celebration! A special thanks to the amazing language arts teachers who
support the program by encouraging their students to read.
The final Mustang Book Award celebration will be on May 14, 2015. Students who attended the December
party can still come to the May party as long as they have read a total of 10 books and passed the
Accelerated Reader quiz on each. Students who were not eligible in December should keep reading to
complete the 5 books and AR quizzes so that they can enjoy the fun! Remember the library will be giving
away TONS of GREAT prizes at the May party to recognize all of these students’ hard work! If you have
any questions, please contact a member of the library staff.
The media center has been filled with colorful renditions of famous
paintings since the 8th grade language arts students’ finished researching
well-known artist. Mrs. Trimble’s classes have been studying social issues.
We look forward to 7th grade social studies classes researching WWI soon.
Also, a big welcome to our library intern, Becca Johnson, who will be with
us through April 10. Ms. Johnson is earning her MLIS from USC.
Overdue notices were sent home in the last report cards.
Please remind students to turn in any overdue books.
FROM THE PTA COMMITTEES
LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!
We’re proud to be participating in FundingFactory’s 2015 Recycling Rumble. Mauldin Middle is facing off
against another school and we need your help! Now thru April 17th, drop off empty laser and inkjet printer
cartridges and used cell phones. With each item you contribute, we’ll be one step closer to knocking out our
competitor! The winning organization between the two will earn a 10% fundraising bonus, and the top
recycler among all nationwide match-ups will also win $5,000, all compliments of the national fundraising
through recycling program FundingFactory. Don’t forget to ask your workplace for their cartridges to support
Mauldin Middle School instead of sending them back to the manufacturer. For more information about
supporting Mauldin Middle School as an individual or Business Supporter, contact Alecia Brewster
at aleciabrewster@hotmail.com.
BILO HOMETOWN EDUCATIONAL REWARDS PROGRAM
Mauldin Middle has officially teamed up with BILO for the Hometown
Educational Rewards Program. Parents are encouraged to link their BILO
BONUSCARD to local schools and help earn points which can be
redeemed for free equipment and supplies! Log-in through BILO’s
website today and add MMS to your BONUSCARD profile. Our school
code is 55422.
WAIT! DO YOU SHOP AT PUBLIX INSTEAD OF BILO?
That’s not a problem! Just pick up a Publix card from the front office and have them scan it every time you
shop. It’s already linked to Mauldin Middle and you’ll be helping the school with each grocery store trip!
SO, WHAT DO YOU THINK OF OUR BEAUTIFUL NEW SIGN?
Our new marquee sign at the front entrance has been in use throughout this school year and has been a
great way to communicate with the community! We’re so happy that through the support of parents and the
school we were able to provide Mauldin Middle with such a fantastic communication tool. As the weather
warms up, we’ll be focusing on landscaping the area around the sign, including
some new shrubbery.
We would like to take the opportunity to thank S.H. Carter Development, Inc. for
their generous mulch donation. The area looks better and better every day!
BUSINESS PARTNERS
Mauldin Middle School would like to thank our Business Partners for their 2014-2015 sponsorship:
Providence Dental Group, MRK, Van West Realty, Expert Air, Edible Arrangements,
Bankline Mortgage Corporation, Harrison Orthodontics, Summers Orthodontics,
Ashby Park Dentistry, Glass Doctor, and Carolina Family Orthodontics.
Please notice their banners on the tennis courts.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!
For more information on how to become
a Corporate Sponsor,
please contact Victoria Modestti or Amy Barras
at (864) 355-6770.
CORPORATE SPONSORS
THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS
FOR THE 2014-2105 SCHOOL YEAR!
If you’re interested in becoming a Corporate Sponsor, please contact Amy Barras or Victoria Modestti.