Maumelle Middle School

May is Haitian Heritage Month! We celebrate the contributions, culture, and heritage of Haitians across the U.S. and the world. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Physical activity can reduce the risk of disease, foster social connection, and improve mental health. So try to take some time for physical activities this summer. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Our 7th graders had a fun time during their end of the year field trip to the Arkansas Skatium!!! Go Stingers!!!

Please remember that the 8th Grade Recognition Ceremony will be at Maumelle High School in the auditorium at 6:30 on Tuesday, May 23. 8th graders participating in recognition will need to be at the high school no later than 6:00. Students will enter through the front doors and go downstairs to meet by the attendance office. Families will also enter through the front doors and go to the auditorium. Thank you! Go Stingers!!!

Remember, the Chromebook check in days start tomorrow. 8th grade check in will be on Tuesday, May 23; 7th grade on Wednesday, May 24 and 6th grade on Thursday, May 25. Make up day will be on Friday, May 26. Please have Chromebooks charged and all items together, Chromebook, charger and bag. Thank you! Go Stingers!!! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QjRzBRNE0S_ZsWvybkDCyK3lK4c3xuIo7BT2tvCzc8k/edit?usp=sharing

Be Mighty Little Rock is making plans for their summer meal service. Lunch at the Library is available for kids and teens, 18 and younger, Mondays- Saturdays, June 5-August 12. Check out the sites the lunches will be available. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Reminder! Maumelle HS will host a girls basketball camp this summer for students entering 1st - 6th grade. The camp will be held June 20 - 23 from 9am until 12pm every day at Maumelle High School. Register here: https://forms.gle/foeVyPQXcDouPEq1A

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health America believes stability has a positive impact on mental health, including stable housing, psychological safety, and avoiding potential safety hazards. https://mhanational.org/ #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

During teacher appreciation week (last week), PCSSD district office arranged for lunch for teachers at every school. Special thanks to Charcuterie & More for their delicious, beautiful grazing tables. Every school had a unique, delicious set up! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Important Field Day information for Monday, May 22: Students will need money for items at the food trucks. No refreshments will be provided free of charge. Examples of the menus are attached. There will also be a catfish food truck, cotton candy food truck and Dippin Dots food truck present. Students who are not eligible to participate in Field Day because of behavior will be in the cafeteria for the afternoon. Thank you!

May is Jewish American Heritage Month. This month we celebrate and pay tribute to the Jewish Americans who have impacted our society. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Due to the Field Day being moved to Monday, May 22, the Chromebook check in days have also been changed. 8th grade check in will be on Tuesday, May 23; 7th grade on Wednesday, May 24 and 6th grade on Thursday, May 25. Make up day will be on Friday, May 26. The adjusted schedule is at this link, as well: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YH_mNSjfBEGCSgOqT1guROT2FYaDZ-4v26QvUpzbbt0/edit?usp=sharing Thank you! Go Stingers!!!

Today is Speech Pathologist Day. We thank the many speech pathologists who work with our students daily. These dedicated individuals provide a important service to our students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Due to a chance of rain, our Field Day has been moved to Monday, May 22 from 12:30-3:00. Get ready for an afternoon of fun! We will have food trucks, water slides, water balloons, yard games and prizes! Students attending will need to bring a towel, dark clothes, sunscreen/hat and a change of clothes and undergarments should they need them. Go Stingers!!!

Attention all 8th graders, You will have a practice for Recognition at 1:30 in the cafeteria on Thursday, May 18. Thank you! Go Stingers!!!

An athletic awards assembly will take place on Monday, May 22 at 9:00. Families who are attending must check in with the office upon arriving at the school, please. Thank you! Go Stingers!!!

Our of nearly 50 nominations, Kristin Herring is the Inspiration in Education for the 4th quarter this school year. Kristin is the lead academy career coach. She received 3 nominations from her peers and was recognized at last week's board meeting. Congrats! https://trst.in/Do3Sb3 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Our May PTSO meeting will be Tuesday, May 16 at 6:30 in the library. We will have a link to a Google meet if you would like to join us that way. We need as many people as possible to help plan for next school year! Thank you! Go Stingers!!! May PTSO Meeting Tuesday, May 16 · 6:30 – 7:30pm Time zone: America/Chicago Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ovz-vgic-ifn Or dial: ‪(US) +1 307-939-2162‬ PIN: ‪518 648 840‬# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ovz-vgic-ifn?pin=3166874580542

Special shout out to our Lexia Legends at Maumelle Middle for the week of May 8-12! These students have worked really hard to achieve at least 30 units in Lexia. It takes a lot to do so and we appreciate all of their efforts and time they spent completing the challenge! Go Stingers!! 6th Grade Adebayo, Marley Claret, Natalie Collier, Nahla Dallas, Leilah DiGiacomo, Jett Eaton, Desmond Elliott, Olivia Fulmer, Brody Gillespie, Henry Gilliam, Donovan Gonzalez, Camila Johnson, Rochelle Lenahan, Liam-Michael McGregor, Ja'Veon Moten, Avery Nichols, Jace Norris, Kameron Quarrels, Courtney Samson, Jastin Stout, Carly Woolfolk, Kahliya 7th Grade Bowen, Alani Brown, Aryce Garcia, Christian Keller, Julian McMahan, Charles Phillips, Harper Raynor, Ghia Stewart, Adleigh Williams, Iyanna 8th Grade Barber, Anderson Brown, Arabella Caldwell, Alyssa Cook, Kaielyn Delgado, Eduardo Drost, Anabelle Edwards, Layla Eggins, Ava Eggins, Nessa Emmerling, McKenzye Ferrell, Claire Forte, Kendyl Freeman, Kacey Hines, Montgomery Jones-Cassidy, Layla Jordan, Davian Kaplan, Aislin Madden, Johnathyn Morris, Ja'Hailey Piggee, Nevaeh Punio, Kyle Kenneth Quarrels, Cameron Richie, Jaylen Rochelle, Brody Samson, Haley Scott, Chloe Smiley, Kaliyah Stogner, Makaila Sublette, Hayden Summers, Josie Swanigan, Jaida Torian, Jacob Valdez, Ayden Webb, Lamar

Our students had a wonderful time at the Under the Stars Semi Formal Dance on May 12! A special thank you to all who made this event possible! The link to see more photos is: https://www.e4teproductions.com/galleries/events/2023-maumelle-middle-school-semi-formal Go Stingers!!!