Upcoming Events
Tomorrow
- Dr. Peterson's Office Hours - ANLC1/31/2012
2/1/2012
2/6/2012
- Science Olympiad PracticeDistrict Announcements
To view a complete list of Scottsdale Unified School District announcements, please visit www.susd.org.
Important Information: Dr. Peterson's January letter
For All Other District Announcements & Events, Please Click Here
ANLC Student Wins District Spelling Bee
Congratulations to Isabella Sarno, an 8th grade student at Arcadia Neighborhood Learning Center, who took home the first place trophy in Scottsdale Unified School District's Spelling Bee.Twenty-five elementary and middle school students from across the District competed for the title of District Champion. Family members gathered at Arcadia High School to cheer on the students. Sarno and Zain Jakwani, a 4th grader at Hopi Elementary School, were the final two spellers!
The top six competitors from the Bee move on to the Regional II Spelling Bee at 8:30 a.m. on February 17 at Deer Valley Unified School District, 20402 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix 85027. The other four SUSD representatives are Daniel Ramirez, an 8th grader at Ingleside Middle School; Mariah Thomas, a 5th grader at Sequoya Elementary School; Barrett Yueh, a 6th grader at Mountainside Middle School and Zoe Bleu Sommers, a 6th grader Kiva Elementary School.
Annual Parent Survey
Scottsdale Unified School District parents are encouraged to provide input about our schools in the online Annual Parent Survey. The electronic survey will be available beginning Friday, January 20 through February 10. Parents are invited to complete the survey once for each student enrolled. Parents who do not have Internet access may use the school’s computer lab. Access the survey from the District Web site or your child’s school Web site beginning January 20. Your responses will help us make SUSD even better!
MOUNTAINSIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS
We Jump. We Shoot. We Save.
Mountainside is excited to be supporting the American Heart Association's Hoops For The Heart program! This is an informational and fundraising program that will help students learn the importance of the heart - how it works, and how to take care of it, and raise funds to support life-saving research and educational initiatives. Students took home informational packets on Monday, January 23 and the program will conclude on Friday February 17.
Students: You can set up your web page and set up your fundraising account by clicking the link below:
http://www.heart.org/hoops
Attention Cheer Leaders:
Here is your MMS Pom & Cheer Spring Football Schedule. Keep up the good work and we'll see you on the field!
Weeds, be Gone!
Mountainside will be having herbicides sprayed for weeds on 1/31/12 at 6:00 am. Questions/concerns? Call 480-484-5500
Yearbook PDA's Now Available
Bring Your Friends and Neighbors
to the Desert Mountain Complex Science Expo! A free Community Event on February 1, 2012, 6-8PM, in the Desert Mountain High School mall area. Fun for the whole family as you enjoy hands-on activities created by faculty and students. See you there!
Please click here for flyer.
You can also bring all of your unwanted electronics to this event to be recycled! More information HERE.
Product Comparison Event
Here is an opportunity to find out more about the choices Food Services make for our school menus.
All parents and students are invited to participate in the 1st Annual Product Comparison Event at Saguaro High School Cafe on January 26, 2012, 3:30PM-5:30PM.
Please click here for more information and contacts.
Mountainside Email Addresses
For your convenience, we have attached the email addresses of our faculty and staff.
Please click here.
Important Dates For 8th Grade Students and Parents
Desert Mountain High School has provided a timeline of important dates for incoming wolves. Please click here for important dates.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call DMHS Counseling Department at (480)484-7019.
SUSD Middle School eLearning
GRADE 6-8
Location: Computer Lab
Session dates:
01/30-05/07 Monday's only - 3PM-4PM
Registration closes 01/25Location: Computer Lab
Session dates:
01/30-05/07 Monday's only - 3PM-4PM
Price: $150.00 per course
Call (480) 484-8612 for details on these courses
HIT THE BOOKS AN ONLINE READING PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
In this course, students will read a variety of interesting stories, watch videos, and participate in class activities. Through fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, students will learn new vocabulary and comprehension skills.
STUDY SMART
AN ONLINE STUDY SKILLS PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
This course will teach students how to find important information quickly, transfer it from short to long-term memory, and perform better on assignments and tests. This course will teach students to become efficient learners find balance, and prioritize short- and long-term goals.
AN ONLINE STUDY SKILLS PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
This course will teach students how to find important information quickly, transfer it from short to long-term memory, and perform better on assignments and tests. This course will teach students to become efficient learners find balance, and prioritize short- and long-term goals.
5th Grade Parent Orientation
We have scheduled our Open House for all incoming 5th grade parents on Thursday, January 26th, 6:30PM-8:30PM.
Parents of 5th grade students from Laguna, Anasazi, and prospective students are invited to attend to:
- Meet our 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
Please use the parking lot between Mountainside Middle School and Desert Mountain High Schol off of Via Linda.
Early Release Dates
The following are the Early Release dates for Mountainside Middle School:
- January 25
- May 21
- May 23
Future Testing
Gifted testing will be available again in January for grades K-1 and 3-8. All second grade students will be screened through a blanket test administration during March. Included here;
English and Spanish is the 2011-2012 Testing Referral Form. While each gifted specialist has this form, please be sure testing information is available to all families at your school site. The testing referral form can also be downloaded from the gifted services Web site.Opt Out:
Thank you for the feedback you provided with respect to the process for ―opting out‖ of gifted services. The suggested revisions for the Opt Out letter have been made and can be obtained here.Don't Forget to Order Your Yearbook!!!
If you would like a 2011-2012 MMS Yearbook, please print a copy of the attached order form and return to the MMS Office or follow directions for ordering online.
Please note, the Yearbook is not included in PTO membership.
Please click here for order form.
Please note, the Yearbook is not included in PTO membership.
Please click here for order form.
After-School Clubs at Mountainside
The following clubs are being offered at MMS this semester:
- American Sign Language (ASL) Club - Monday afternoons, 2:50-3:50PM ($30 fee)
- Debate Club - Tuesday afternoons, 2:50PM-3:50PM ($30 fee)
- Art Club - Wednesday afternoons, 2:50-3:50PM ($30 fee)
- Knitting Club - Thursday afternoons, 3-3:45PM (Free)
- Science Olympiad - Various afternoons, depending on competition schedule ($60 fee)
- Chess Club - Thursday afternoons, 2:50PM-3:50PM beginning November 3rd ($30)
- Fiddler on the Roof Musical Production - Fee $75 for participants
- Guitar Club (TBA)
Student Safety
When parents are picking up students, please understand that in the interest of student safety, we will be asking for parent/guardian ID to make sure the person is authorized to pick up the child. Thank you for your cooperation.
SUSD Code of Conduct
Stop Bullying
Math Books
If you would like to purchase your student's Math book, please click here.
Mountainside Bell Schedule 2011-2012
2011-2012 Parent/Student Handbook
The 2011-2012 Parent/Student Handbook is now available. Please click here.
Please review the contents with your student. If you have any questions or concerns, please call our office at (480)484-5503.
Please review the contents with your student. If you have any questions or concerns, please call our office at (480)484-5503.
2011-2012 Testing Calendar
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