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2/11/2010
District Announcements
Safe Schools Assessment Survey Available
The Safe Schools Assessment and Resource Bank (SSARB) is a 40 item survey, from February 8 until March 3, that measures six dimensions of school climate. SUSD staff, students and parents are being asked to take this survey which takes approximately 5-7 minutes to complete.
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Home of the Cougars!
Open House for Incoming Parents
Mountainside Middle School will host an Open House for Parents of incoming 5th graders and/or new students to the area (parents only please) on Tuesday, February 16th, 6:00PM-8:00PM in the Student Center. Principal's Presentation will begin at 6PM, followed by Campus Tours by NJHS students at 7PM. Parents will have the opportunity to:
- Meet Mountainside's Principal, Chris Asmussen
- Learn about our academic programs and the middle school philosophy
- Hear about before and after school programs
- Ask questions and get answers
SSBTR
National Junior Honor Society will be kicking off our annual campus and community wide SSBTR (Students Supporting Brain Tumor Research) drive to raise funds to help combat brain tumors. We hope that all Mountainside families will join the SSBTR Walkathon on Saturday, February 27 from 12-3 at Sun Angel Stadium in Tempe. Please go to www.ssbtr.org to register. Anyone who cannot participate in the Walkathon but would like to support SSBTR may donate at www.ssbtr.org Thank you!
As part of our SSBTR commitment,NJHS will have its annual “Flowers From The Heart” sale from February 1st-8th, during student lunches. Students may buy carnations for $1.00 that will be delivered, in honor of Valentine’s Day, on Friday, February 12th. All proceeds from “Flowers From The Heart” as well as the SSBTR bracelet sales will go to SSBTR (Students Supporting Brain Tumor Research). NJHS wishes to give special thanks to Albertson’s for their generous support of Mountainside in this charitable endeavor.
Evening Under the Stars
SAVE THE DATE ~ March 26, 2010
Evening under the Stars ~ Date has been changed to Friday March 26, 2010, from 6 – 10 pm on campus. Please mark your calendars and I hope you will plan to attend with your family, friends and neighbors. This should be an amazing night for our students and I thank all those involved, in advance, for your help in making this event happen and participating. More details to come as we get closer to the event.
Community Connections

Click here to view all of the Community Connection e-newsletters. This parent/community e-newsletter is published and distributed weekly by the Communications & Marketing department. Community Connection e-newsletter features District, student and school news.
2009-2010 MMS Cheerleading
For information on the MMS Cheerleading program clickhere.
Galileo Benchmark Assessments
Galileo Benchmark Assessments will begin September 22, 2009. Galileo Benchmark Letter to Parents. Student/Parent Access to DAP Reports.
PTO Promotions
PTO is sponsoring several promotions this school year to raise money for our school's needs. click here.
Before and After School Activities
Several Before and After School Programs are coming up. Please stop by the MMS office to pick up flyers or check the SUSD Community Schools website for more information.
Scottsdale Education Center
Scottsdale Education Center has been selected to partner with the SUSD Community Schools Enrichment Program. This 4-year award allows SEC to hold classes and tutoring sessions on our MMS campus.
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2009-2010 Athletics
Galileo Links
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