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Census Forms Arriving Mid-March – Be Counted!
The U.S. Census Bureau is mailing census forms to all residents in mid-March. Residents will have until Mid-April to complete and return the form. Completing the form is easy, safe and important!Easy - The 2010 Census has only 10 Questions. Information about everyone who lives at a residence should be included on the completed Census form.
Safe - Per Title 13 of the United States Code, the U.S. Census Bureau is not allowed to share an individual's response with anyone, including other federal agencies or law enforcement entities.
Important - Census data determines boundaries for state and local legislative and congressional districts. Also, Census data determines how $400 billion in federal funding (for schools, roads, senior centers and libraries - to name a few examples) is allocated to communities. Every person is worth an average of $1000 to their community in federal funding if they are counted in the Census.
Update-Sharing Healthy Experience (s.h.e.) Forum
SUSD and Scottsdale Prevention Institute will host the Sharing Healthy Experiences (s.h.e.) Forum on Saturday, March 27 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Ingleside Middle School.
Hundreds of girls, parents and educators will rock out to live music, enjoy a delicious lunch and participate in interactive experiences all relating to the teen and “tween” girl years. The event is open to all girls in grades 5-8, with or without a parent in attendance.
see S.H.E Flyer | see WorkshopsSafe Schools Assessment Survey Available
The Safe Schools Assessment and Resource Bank (SSARB) is a 40 item survey, from February 8 until March 19, 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. more information and links
Home of the Cougars!
Awesome Performance at State Science/Technology Competition!
Congratulations to the Mountainside Science Olympiad team for finishing fourth place overall in the Arizona State Finals Tournament held March 12-13. Mountainside competed with 28 other schools from around the state of
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.
Student, Staff, and Parent Survey
Mountainside Middle School would appreciate it if our students, parents, and staff completed the Safe Schools Assessment and Resource Bank Survey (SSARB). Please follow the directions and link above in the District Announcements at the top of our website. You will be taken to a link with a welcome page that will ask you to enter your assessment password:
The Password is our school name and your role, i.e. Mountainside Parent, Mountainside Staff, Mountainside Student.
We would like to know your thoughts and opinions regarding our school's climate. Measuring school climate is essential for recognizing that students, staff, parents and stakeholders have a voice. Climate evaluations provide data for improvement planning, progress monitoring, professional development and community-wide understanding of our school's strengths and needs.
Please help us improve by participating in this survey by March 19, 2010.
If you have any questions, please call or email: Kelly Anderson at 484-5094 or kellyanderson@susd.org.
The Password is our school name and your role, i.e. Mountainside Parent, Mountainside Staff, Mountainside Student.
We would like to know your thoughts and opinions regarding our school's climate. Measuring school climate is essential for recognizing that students, staff, parents and stakeholders have a voice. Climate evaluations provide data for improvement planning, progress monitoring, professional development and community-wide understanding of our school's strengths and needs.
Please help us improve by participating in this survey by March 19, 2010.
If you have any questions, please call or email: Kelly Anderson at 484-5094 or kellyanderson@susd.org.
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
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