PARENT NOTES:
PICTURE DAY: Mahoney picture day is today!
Rippleffect:
ROLE - Rippleffect Outdoor Leadership Education - is back at Mahoney for another year! We will have two sessions one in the Fall and another coming in the Spring of 2019. The ROLE program is an afterschool leadership development program and wilderness expedition geared towards middle schoolers. There is a $60 fee associated with this program, but scholarships are available through Rippleffect.
We have 14 spots open this session for any 7th or 8th grader who can commit to the following dates:
10/3 - Parent Meeting - Mahoney Library - 6:00 PM
10/10 - Session #1 - 2:45-5:15
10/17 - Session #2 - 2:45-5:15
10/24 - Session #3 - 2:45-5:15
10/31 - Session #4 - 2:45-5:15
11/3-11/5 - Expedition to Cow Island
11/7 - Graduation Ceremony - Mahoney Library - 6:00PM
The first 14 students who turn in completed paperwork will be admitted to this session, please grab a packet in the main office and sign-up for a great experience!
MUSIC:
It’s time for Jazz Band! If you are interested in being in the Mahoney Performance or Training Jazz Band, please see Mrs. Barry in room 201 or during band to sign up for these groups. Screening rehearsals for Performance Jazz start soon! Sign up today!
Sports:
There is no 8th grade boys soccer practice today, Friday 9/14.
In the case of poor weather, cancellation decision will be made by 1:00pm and announcements will be made on our school website and our twitter pages.
7th and 8th Grade Boys Soccer - Practice at Mahoney from 3:00-4:30. Wednesdays and Fridays only.
7th and 8th Grade Girls Soccer - Practice at Mahoney from 3:00-4:30. Tuesdays and Thursdays only.
Field Hockey - Practice at Wainwright Fields, daily, from 3:45-5:15. The shuttle leaves Wainwright at 5:15
(to be brought back to Mahoney).
Tennis - Practice at SPHS Tennis courts, daily, from 3:00-4:15. There is NO return shuttle for Tennis.
Cross Country - Practice at Mahoney, daily, from 3:00-4:00.
Sports Eligibility: Students must maintain a 2.5 HOW score, have an up to date physical on file and have signed up electronically through RankOne sports management. The website can be found here (https://southportland.rankonesport.com/New/Home.aspx).
The SOPO Rec department is sponsoring a Girls Ultimate League @ Wainwright Sports Complex beginning Sunday 9/16. Register online at www.tinyurl.com/usau-GUM-leagues. Flyers are available in the main office.
Brown Elementary has asked us to remind students to not come on school grounds as they leave Mahoney in the afternoon. There is a lot of activity as the elementary students are dismissed and the adults are helping the younger students hop on the right bus or make their way to their parents. Thank you for reinforcing this with your student.
Homework Club will start next Monday and run from 3:00-4:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Homework club is an opportunity for students to stay after school and complete homework or study in a quiet and safe setting.. Each day there will be at least one adult to supervise and support students. Please note that only students who plan on using this time productively are welcome.
The cafeteria is open for breakfast everyday until 8:25. Please know that only those that are eating breakfast should be in the cafeteria at this time.
Would you like to set up a lunch account for your student? Does your student need more money on his/her account? Head to myschoolbucks.com to take care of this!
Green Team:
Mahoney's Environmental Club is called the Green Team, we meet on Tuesday afternoons, right after school in room 108, Mrs. Pitt's room.
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Student Morning Announcements: Friday, September 14, 2018 Day 2
Rippleffect is back at Mahoney for another session. Rippleffect outdoor leadership experience will be starting up in October with 4 after school sessions and ending with an expedition to Cow Island. We have 14 spots open for 7th and 8th graders this Fall and will take the first 14 to turn in completed paperwork. Grab a packet in the main office to learn more about Rippleffect!
The first Civil Rights meeting will be Monday morning at 7:40 in room 203. The Civil Rights Club is open to anyone in 6th , 7th, or 8th grade. Our first project of the year will be helping to organize our Peace One day activities! Please drop by and see what we are all about! Any questions please see Mr. Peluso or Ms McQuinn.
MUSIC:
Mrs. Swenson is not in today, so there is no Chorus today during period 7.
It’s time for Jazz Band! If you are interested in being in the Mahoney Performance or Training Jazz Band, please see Mrs. Barry in room 201 or during band to sign up for these groups. Screening rehearsals for Performance Jazz start soon! Sign up today!
Good luck to the following Mahoney musicians who compete for the first time tomorrow night with the SPHS Marching Band! Cameron Edwards, Izzy Marchesi, Allison Bryant and May Atkinson! Remember left foot first!
Just a reminder, phones should be turned off and either in your locker or bag for the entire day!
And while you are storing your cell phone away, if you come across any of the first day paperwork, please get it to the main office ASAP. 7th and 8th graders need to turn in their iPad paperwork, as well!
Don’t forget, Picture day is today! ALL students and staff should get their picture taken even if they are not ordering any. These are for the yearbook and are FREE.
Homework Club will start next Monday and run from 3:00-4:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Homework club is an opportunity for students to stay after school and complete homework or study in a quiet and safe setting.. Each day there will be at least one adult to supervise and support students. Please note that only students who plan on using this time productively are welcome.
The cafeteria is open for breakfast everyday until 8:25. Please know that only those that are eating breakfast should be in the cafeteria at this time.
Today is picture day - students will be called down the cafeteria by classes. Starting with 7th grade during period 1, 6th grade during period 2 and 8th grade during period 3.
Sports Notes:
There will be no 8th grade boys soccer practice this afternoon and no girls soccer practice.
Girls Soccer uniforms for both 7th and 8th grade teams will be distributed after school on Monday.
Music:
It’s time for Jazz Band! If you are interested in being in the Mahoney Performance or Training Jazz Band, please see Mrs. Barry in room 201 or during band to sign up for these groups. Screening rehearsals for Performance Jazz start soon! Sign up today!
All band members are reminded of the first assignment, due next week. If you do not have “Assignment #1” please make sure to get an additional copy before Friday. The assignment is due next week!
Library:
Quote of the day: The secret to getting ahead is getting started!