Monday, September 24, 2018 Day 2
PARENT NOTES:
Curious about what the Mahoney PTA is doing? Please sign up to receive our email updates via our grade parents that includes news about events, upcoming meetings, and volunteer opportunities. Sign up online at https://goo.gl/forms/HF5hfVQxOgYzYGTk1
Our current fall fundraiser is underway with our WE LOVE MAHONEY no frills, no selling, no buying- just giving fundraiser! Please help us support all the wonderful grants our PTA requests each year by donating online or by sending a check into Mahoney with your child https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=XBCTV3UETYH3C
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:
Performance Jazz Screenings are on Tuesday and Friday mornings this week. Arrive by 7:30 and sign in to homeroom first. We begin at 7:40 in the auditorium!
Beginner band meets after school today in 201, at 2:45.
7th and 8th Honors band practices begin this week--Tuesday after school and Wednesday before school.
A huge thank you to the following students who assisted with the 5th grade instrument day Saturday: Nash Olsen, Alejandro Lopez, Eli Falatko, Ana McDonald, Jordyn Bastarache, Cameron Edwards, Ava Smart and Allison Bryant. You were amazing, and the four hours you spent with kids and their families is very much appreciated!
Congrats and thank you to Hannah Arey, Evie Weisenberger and Ella Christie, who served as Judge Runners at the home marching band show. You did a great job, and were led by the best Judge Hospitality Coordinator ever, our very own Mrs. Lefebvre!
Sports:
Boys Soccer @ Falmouth. 2:55 bus, 7th grade starts at 4:00 and 8th grade at 5:00.
Girls Soccer Home @ Mahoney. 7th grade starts at 3:45 and 8th grade at 4:45.
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 3:00-4:30. 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).
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 starts today and runs 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: Monday, September 24, 2018 Day 2
NWEA Makeups will happen tomorrow morning!
There are still a few spots open for Rippleffect. Please turn in your completed paperwork to secure your slot for this fall’s session.
Interested in getting involved here at Mahoney? Student Council would love to have you join us! Our first meeting of the year will be this Wednesday morning, September 26th, at 7:30 in Ms. Schmearer's room, room 213. We look forward to seeing you and bring a friend or two...the more, the merrier! See Ms. Schmearer if you have any questions!
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!
Homework Club starts today and will 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.
Sports Notes:
Boys soccer teams play in Falmouth tonight, the bus leaves at 2:55.
Girls soccer teams will play home here at Mahoney. 7th grade at 3:45 and 8th grade at 4:45.
Music:
Performance Jazz Screenings are on Tuesday and Friday mornings this week. Arrive by 7:30 and sign in to homeroom first. We begin at 7:40 in the auditorium!
Beginner band meets after school today in 201, at 2:45.
7th and 8th Honors band practices begin this week--Tuesday after school and Wednesday before school.
A huge thank you to the following students who assisted with the 5th grade instrument day Saturday: Nash Olsen, Alejandro Lopez, Eli Falatko, Ana McDonald, Jordyn Bastarache, Cameron Edwards, Ava Smart and Allison Bryant. You were amazing, and the four hours you spent with kids and their families is very much appreciated!
Congrats and thank you to Hannah Arey, Evie Weisenberger and Ella Christie, who served as Judge Runners at the home marching band show. You did a great job, and were led by the best Judge Hospitality Coordinator ever, our very own Mrs. Lefebvre!
Library:
WMPG, southern Maine community radio, is looking for middle school students who are interested in producing a weekly live radio show on Saturday mornings. The first training is Saturday, September 29. For more information, find a flyer in the office or talk to Ms. Gartley in the library.
Quote of the day: You can if you think you can!!
PARENT NOTES:
Curious about what the Mahoney PTA is doing? Please sign up to receive our email updates via our grade parents that includes news about events, upcoming meetings, and volunteer opportunities. Sign up online at https://goo.gl/forms/HF5hfVQxOgYzYGTk1
Our current fall fundraiser is underway with our WE LOVE MAHONEY no frills, no selling, no buying- just giving fundraiser! Please help us support all the wonderful grants our PTA requests each year by donating online or by sending a check into Mahoney with your child https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=XBCTV3UETYH3C
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:
Performance Jazz Screenings are on Tuesday and Friday mornings this week. Arrive by 7:30 and sign in to homeroom first. We begin at 7:40 in the auditorium!
Beginner band meets after school today in 201, at 2:45.
7th and 8th Honors band practices begin this week--Tuesday after school and Wednesday before school.
A huge thank you to the following students who assisted with the 5th grade instrument day Saturday: Nash Olsen, Alejandro Lopez, Eli Falatko, Ana McDonald, Jordyn Bastarache, Cameron Edwards, Ava Smart and Allison Bryant. You were amazing, and the four hours you spent with kids and their families is very much appreciated!
Congrats and thank you to Hannah Arey, Evie Weisenberger and Ella Christie, who served as Judge Runners at the home marching band show. You did a great job, and were led by the best Judge Hospitality Coordinator ever, our very own Mrs. Lefebvre!
Sports:
Boys Soccer @ Falmouth. 2:55 bus, 7th grade starts at 4:00 and 8th grade at 5:00.
Girls Soccer Home @ Mahoney. 7th grade starts at 3:45 and 8th grade at 4:45.
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 3:00-4:30. 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).
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 starts today and runs 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: Monday, September 24, 2018 Day 2
NWEA Makeups will happen tomorrow morning!
There are still a few spots open for Rippleffect. Please turn in your completed paperwork to secure your slot for this fall’s session.
Interested in getting involved here at Mahoney? Student Council would love to have you join us! Our first meeting of the year will be this Wednesday morning, September 26th, at 7:30 in Ms. Schmearer's room, room 213. We look forward to seeing you and bring a friend or two...the more, the merrier! See Ms. Schmearer if you have any questions!
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!
Homework Club starts today and will 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.
Sports Notes:
Boys soccer teams play in Falmouth tonight, the bus leaves at 2:55.
Girls soccer teams will play home here at Mahoney. 7th grade at 3:45 and 8th grade at 4:45.
Music:
Performance Jazz Screenings are on Tuesday and Friday mornings this week. Arrive by 7:30 and sign in to homeroom first. We begin at 7:40 in the auditorium!
Beginner band meets after school today in 201, at 2:45.
7th and 8th Honors band practices begin this week--Tuesday after school and Wednesday before school.
A huge thank you to the following students who assisted with the 5th grade instrument day Saturday: Nash Olsen, Alejandro Lopez, Eli Falatko, Ana McDonald, Jordyn Bastarache, Cameron Edwards, Ava Smart and Allison Bryant. You were amazing, and the four hours you spent with kids and their families is very much appreciated!
Congrats and thank you to Hannah Arey, Evie Weisenberger and Ella Christie, who served as Judge Runners at the home marching band show. You did a great job, and were led by the best Judge Hospitality Coordinator ever, our very own Mrs. Lefebvre!
Library:
WMPG, southern Maine community radio, is looking for middle school students who are interested in producing a weekly live radio show on Saturday mornings. The first training is Saturday, September 29. For more information, find a flyer in the office or talk to Ms. Gartley in the library.
Quote of the day: You can if you think you can!!
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