The eNews is the official electronic newsletter of Mahtomedi Middle School. |
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April 30: Principal Appreciation Day
Now - May 24: Say, "Thanks a Latte" to Mahtomedi Public Schools Staff
May 1: School Lunch Hero Day
May 1: Grades updated in Infinite Campus
May 4-8: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 4-8: Spring Spirit Week - See below for dress days!
May 5: Midquarter of Quarter 4
May 6: School Nurse Appreciation Day
May 7: aMath Assessment, All Grades
May 8: Last day to check out Library Books
May 8: Food Truck Friday 5-7 pm DEC Parking Lot
May 12: mySAEBRS Screener, All Grades
May 15: Bil Gangl Relay
May 15: Grades updated in Infinite Campus
May 18: Speech-Language Pathologist Appreciation Day
May 21: Vehicle Fair 6-7:30 pm WW
May 22: All Library Books Due
May 30: Bike Rodeo (preK-age 11) 9-11 am DEC |
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This Issue's Top Highlights
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Next week, May 4-8, is Spring Spirit Week!
Monday - Hat Day
Tuesday - Teachers dress as students & students dress as teachers
Wednesday - Jersey Day
Thursday - Country vs. Country Club
Friday - USA Day |
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Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 4-8 and the MMSPA will be providing an appreciation breakfast on Wednesday, May 6th.
If you would like to help make this meal possible, please click here for the Signup Genius. |
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REMINDER: Students entering 7th grade for the 2026-27 school year need to have documentation or a legal exemption for several required immunizations.
Click here for more information! |
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Each month, Principal Jackie Collins spotlights learning happening at Mahtomedi Middle School. This month the Principal's spotlight focuses on being Self-Aware and Self-Directed.
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Fostering Self-Awareness and Self-Direction |
Middle school is a time of big changes—and an important opportunity for students to grow not just academically, but personally. Two key skills we focus on are self-awareness and self-direction.
Self-awareness helps students understand their strengths, challenges, emotions, and learning styles. In the classroom, this might look like reflecting on a test, recognizing when they need help, or identifying what strategies help them learn best. Through goal-setting, feedback, and regular reflection, students begin to better understand themselves as learners.
Self-direction is about taking ownership. Middle schoolers practice this by managing assignments, making choices about their learning, and building independence. Whether organizing their time, revising work, or taking initiative on a project, students are learning how to take responsibility for their growth.
These skills don’t develop overnight—but with guidance, structure, and encouragement, middle school provides a supportive space to practice them daily. Building self-awareness and self-direction now sets students up for success in high school and beyond.
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Go Zephyrs!
Jackie Collins,
Principal, Mahtomedi Middle School
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Spring Spirit Week - May 4-8
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The dress days for the week are:
Monday - Hat Day
Tuesday - Teachers Dress Like Students, Students Dress Like Teachers
Wednesday - Jersey Day
Thursday - Country vs. Country Club
Friday - USA Day |
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Congratulations to Our April Students of the Month! |
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Jemma Hernandez, Lily Hammel, Violet Watson, Crosby Kaltved, Miles Howard, Ryder Knutson
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Mika Lux, Olive Smith, Maria Reierson, Jace Vang, Isaac Oertel, Weston Smoley |
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Andrew Pfeffer, Drew Kusilek, Carson Mahmood, Rachel Borovsky, Addy Bourdaghs, Ivy Wohl, Cassius Finch (not pictured) |
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Anders, Gillman, Maxwell Brown, Isla Norton, Harper Williams, Evalene Vang |
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James Barton, Makenna Cahill, Claire Rynda, Raquel Tennyson (not pictured) |
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Daphne Coles, Ada Torrey, Zea Andriolo, Vivianne Schlagel |
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There are always reasons to celebrate! If you know of a staff member who has gone above and beyond, or have heard of a particularly excellent experience that your student had at school, we would love to hear about it! Click here to submit a celebration form and we'll make sure to take note and celebrate along with you!
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Check out these upcoming opportunities to get involved in our school community.
The Middle School Parent Association (MMSPA) is always looking for parent volunteers! If you would like to get involved, please reach out to Stefanie Herschbach at stefanie@herschbachconstruction.com.
MMS has an Amazon Wish List of a variety of items that we utilize regularly. If you are interested in purchasing anything on the list to help us stay well-stocked, we would appreciate it greatly!
Community Ed. Registration & Class Descriptions: Youth Enrichment and Youth Athletics
MMS Activities Web Page: Information about all the activities offered at MMS
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The School eNews contains information about our students, staff, and programs. The School eNews is published once a week and archives are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us/page/enews |
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