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Important Dates February 12: MS District Jazz @ Westbrook MS February 17-21: Mid-Winter Break February 28 & 29: 7th & 8th SMMSHF @Memorial MS February Lunch Menu Homework ClubStudents can head to the Mahoney Library on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00 to get some school work started/completed. An adult is there to supervise and provide academic support. Snacks are provided and it is expected that students are quiet and respectful of the space.
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HEART & SOLE COMES TO MAHONEY!At Heart & Sole, we provide you with the tools and the
space you need to help you learn more about yourself, explore new ideas, meet other girls as unique as you, and develop skills that will help you now and in the future. What to Expect Heart & Sole focuses on the five key parts of who you are: your body, brain, heart, spirit, and how you connect with others. Learn more about yourself as you work on communicating your goals through exercises and discussions that help you reflect on who you want to be and where you want to go. So, Do I really Have to Run? At Heart & Sole, you can run, walk or skip...as long as you’re moving forward. And while physical activity is a core element of our program, you don’t have to be a track and field superstar to participate. The season concludes with a Girls on the Run 5k, an event that celebrates everything that you’ve accomplished. Start Date: March 18 Wednesdays 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm Site Contact: Erin Bernard bernarer@spsdme.org FMI click here |
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Middle School District Jazz Festival
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The Mahoney Jazz Band had a great performance Wednesday, February 12, at the District Jazz Festival, earning 94 of 100 points awarded by the judges. EVERY soloist earned the highest rating, a One, so please congratulate Izzy Gleason, Micah Yarlott, Max Davis, Quinnisa Kinsella Mulkerin, Olivia Bean, Eli Falatko, Luke Tierney-Trevor and August Watson!
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JGM students get hands-on at Cianbro
Book of the Week - The Next Great Paulie Fink by Ali Benjamin
Official Publisher Web Page for the Book: https://www.lbyr.com/titles/ali-benjamin/the-next-great-paulie-fink/9780316380898/
Great Teacher Book Talk: https://youtu.be/urKgFeDjaso
The Next Great Paulie Fink is the story of a legendary student named Paulie Fink, who attended a very small rural school in Vermont. On the first day of seventh grade, Paulie doesn’t show up for school, but the stories of his actions while a student at the Mitchell School live on. Caitlyn Breen is a new student who has just moved to the area, and she takes Paulie’s place in class. The other students in her small class are disappointed to see her and not Paulie on that first day of school, however Caitlyn finds a way to fit in by hosting a competition to find the “Next Great Paulie Fink.”
The Next Great Paulie Fink is told in a narrative style by the main character Caitlyn. There are also interviews, emails, and letters included to diversify the writing style. The book also incorporates Greek mythology, particularly the concept of kleos and the story of Plato’s cave. There are so many different threads and themes running throughout this book that a short summary does not do the book justice! Definitely check out this book if you are into Greek mythology, stories about middle school, friendship, Shakespeare, small town America, representation, and self-awareness. This is Ms. Broda’s favorite book of the year!
A Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2019, the book The Next Great Paulie Fink can be found at all of our local bookstores.
FEBRUARY NOTE: February is the month of the Maine Department of Education’s “Read to Me” campaign! This campaign uses social media as a tool to raise awareness about the benefits of reading aloud to students of all ages. Share your experiences of reading aloud using the hashtag #ReadtoME to join the movement!
“Reading aloud to children not only provides a bonding experience with caring adults, but the simple act of reading aloud to a child 15 minutes a day for five years results in 27,375 minutes of language exposure which can put children on the path to high literacy achievement. Reading aloud opens up the world to children, helping them build knowledge and vocabulary. As children’s brains are rapidly developing, one of the greatest gifts we can give them is our time reading aloud.” - Maine Department of Education
Official Publisher Web Page for the Book: https://www.lbyr.com/titles/ali-benjamin/the-next-great-paulie-fink/9780316380898/
Great Teacher Book Talk: https://youtu.be/urKgFeDjaso
The Next Great Paulie Fink is the story of a legendary student named Paulie Fink, who attended a very small rural school in Vermont. On the first day of seventh grade, Paulie doesn’t show up for school, but the stories of his actions while a student at the Mitchell School live on. Caitlyn Breen is a new student who has just moved to the area, and she takes Paulie’s place in class. The other students in her small class are disappointed to see her and not Paulie on that first day of school, however Caitlyn finds a way to fit in by hosting a competition to find the “Next Great Paulie Fink.”
The Next Great Paulie Fink is told in a narrative style by the main character Caitlyn. There are also interviews, emails, and letters included to diversify the writing style. The book also incorporates Greek mythology, particularly the concept of kleos and the story of Plato’s cave. There are so many different threads and themes running throughout this book that a short summary does not do the book justice! Definitely check out this book if you are into Greek mythology, stories about middle school, friendship, Shakespeare, small town America, representation, and self-awareness. This is Ms. Broda’s favorite book of the year!
A Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2019, the book The Next Great Paulie Fink can be found at all of our local bookstores.
FEBRUARY NOTE: February is the month of the Maine Department of Education’s “Read to Me” campaign! This campaign uses social media as a tool to raise awareness about the benefits of reading aloud to students of all ages. Share your experiences of reading aloud using the hashtag #ReadtoME to join the movement!
“Reading aloud to children not only provides a bonding experience with caring adults, but the simple act of reading aloud to a child 15 minutes a day for five years results in 27,375 minutes of language exposure which can put children on the path to high literacy achievement. Reading aloud opens up the world to children, helping them build knowledge and vocabulary. As children’s brains are rapidly developing, one of the greatest gifts we can give them is our time reading aloud.” - Maine Department of Education
South Portland Middle School Student Academic Recognition
to be awarded at the end of each academic year
Mahoney Scholar:
3.0 or above in each class--this includes both semester and full year classes.
HoW: Each HoW skill must be a minimum of 2.75 in each class
Mahoney Top Scholar:
3.2 or above in each class--this includes both semester and full year classes.
HoW: Each HoW skill must be a minimum of 2.75 in each class
Volunteering at Mahoney
The Mahoney community benefits from the work of many volunteers throughout the year in a variety of capacities. If you would like to contribute your time and talent, please visit our Volunteering page where you'll find all the information you need to join in. Thanks in advance!
For Volunteer Training Dates, please click here.
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT THE MAHONEY COMMUNITY
HANNAFORD HELPS! Support our Mahoney Community while you shop at our local Hannaford--FMI
While the Catalogue portion of the Yankee Candle fundraiser have closed, Mahoney’s PTA will collect last minute orders tomorrow. You can continue to shop online through Jan 8th and support Mahoney Middle School by clicking here:
MAHONEY MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA Online Store
For Volunteer Training Dates, please click here.
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT THE MAHONEY COMMUNITY
HANNAFORD HELPS! Support our Mahoney Community while you shop at our local Hannaford--FMI
While the Catalogue portion of the Yankee Candle fundraiser have closed, Mahoney’s PTA will collect last minute orders tomorrow. You can continue to shop online through Jan 8th and support Mahoney Middle School by clicking here:
MAHONEY MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA Online Store
For All Mahoney Athletes
All students who hope to play on a Mahoney sports team must first have a current physical on file and have completed the paperwork on RankOne (can be accessed here).
All students who hope to play on a Mahoney sports team must first have a current physical on file and have completed the paperwork on RankOne (can be accessed here).
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