Tuesday, September 11, 2018 Day 5
PARENT NOTES:
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!
Sports:
Sports practices begin this week. Students will only be able to participate if they have complete online paperwork and have a valid physical on file. Please see the eligibility piece below.
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.
Our first meeting is this week, today, if you can make it great, if not plan on attending next Tuesday the 18th.
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Student Morning Announcements: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 Day 5
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!
Hey students! It’s not too late to sign up for Cross Country! And while there was a great group of students at the first practice yesterday, we are looking for some more girls. See Mr. Ouellet with any questions!
Anyone interested in participating in Drama there will be an informational meeting tomorrow after school in the auditorium.
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!
And please do not run in the hallways. There have been some near accidents already this year.
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.
Please note that Brown Elementary has asked for our students to not head over to visit when you get dismissed here. It can get confusing for the younger students and so the adults’ focus will be on the younger students. Thank you!
Sports Notes:
Sports practices will continue this afternoon. With the weather being what it is, listen to afternoon announcements for any cancellations.
There will be no boys soccer practice today.
Mahoney's Environmental Club is called the Green Team, we meet on Tuesday afternoons, right after school in room 108, Mrs. Pitt's room. Our first meeting is this week, today, if you can make it great, if not plan on attending next Tuesday the 18th.
Music:
Library:
Quote of the day: You can’t control what people do, you can only control how you react.
PARENT NOTES:
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!
Sports:
Sports practices begin this week. Students will only be able to participate if they have complete online paperwork and have a valid physical on file. Please see the eligibility piece below.
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.
Our first meeting is this week, today, if you can make it great, if not plan on attending next Tuesday the 18th.
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Student Morning Announcements: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 Day 5
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!
Hey students! It’s not too late to sign up for Cross Country! And while there was a great group of students at the first practice yesterday, we are looking for some more girls. See Mr. Ouellet with any questions!
Anyone interested in participating in Drama there will be an informational meeting tomorrow after school in the auditorium.
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!
And please do not run in the hallways. There have been some near accidents already this year.
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.
Please note that Brown Elementary has asked for our students to not head over to visit when you get dismissed here. It can get confusing for the younger students and so the adults’ focus will be on the younger students. Thank you!
Sports Notes:
Sports practices will continue this afternoon. With the weather being what it is, listen to afternoon announcements for any cancellations.
There will be no boys soccer practice today.
Mahoney's Environmental Club is called the Green Team, we meet on Tuesday afternoons, right after school in room 108, Mrs. Pitt's room. Our first meeting is this week, today, if you can make it great, if not plan on attending next Tuesday the 18th.
Music:
Library:
Quote of the day: You can’t control what people do, you can only control how you react.
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