Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Day 4
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!
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!
Honors audition materials are ready for 7th and 8th grade band members. See Mrs. Barry today!
Beginner band starts Monday and practices from 2:45-3:30 every week. Please be prepared!
Sports:
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).
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 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: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Day 4
There are still a few spots open for Rippleffect. Please turn in your completed paperwork to secure your slot for this fall’s session.
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!
Reminder: this Friday is our first school dance - the cost is $6.00. All proceeds help support the 8th grade end of the year field trip!
Reminder that GREEN TEAM meets Tuesday afternoons from 2:45 until 3:45.
Get involved in your local environment. Please come and have some fun!
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:
Please pay attention to afternoon announcements if cancellations need to be made because of the weather.
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 this week. If you do not have “Assignment #1” please make sure to get an additional copy before Friday. The assignment is due this week!
Honors audition materials are ready for 7th and 8th grade band members. See Mrs. Barry today!
Beginner band starts Monday and practices from 2:45-3:30 every week. Please be prepared!
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: A smile is the shortest distance between two people
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!
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!
Honors audition materials are ready for 7th and 8th grade band members. See Mrs. Barry today!
Beginner band starts Monday and practices from 2:45-3:30 every week. Please be prepared!
Sports:
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).
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 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: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Day 4
There are still a few spots open for Rippleffect. Please turn in your completed paperwork to secure your slot for this fall’s session.
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!
Reminder: this Friday is our first school dance - the cost is $6.00. All proceeds help support the 8th grade end of the year field trip!
Reminder that GREEN TEAM meets Tuesday afternoons from 2:45 until 3:45.
Get involved in your local environment. Please come and have some fun!
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:
Please pay attention to afternoon announcements if cancellations need to be made because of the weather.
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 this week. If you do not have “Assignment #1” please make sure to get an additional copy before Friday. The assignment is due this week!
Honors audition materials are ready for 7th and 8th grade band members. See Mrs. Barry today!
Beginner band starts Monday and practices from 2:45-3:30 every week. Please be prepared!
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: A smile is the shortest distance between two people
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