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‘In the Middle’- A Program for Parents of Middle School Children

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:49:59 +0000

Please join us for these two programs, which are aimed at parents of middle school-aged youth.

Prefer a PDF? Please click here.

ELA MCAS Calendar

kdidomenico — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:45:28 +0000

Click on the link below to view the ELA MCAS schedule for March and April

MCAS ELA Schedule 2012

Medford Family Network Ice Cream Social February 11

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:56:54 +0000

All are welcome to attend the Friends of the Medford Family Network’s ever popular ice cream social at the McGlynn School on February 11 from 1-3pm.

As part of the festivities we are planning to offer both a bake sale table and a “cake walk!” Remember musical chairs from when you were a kid? It’s like that but the winner gets cake or other delectable baked good prizes!

We need volunteers to help us out by providing some delicious treats for our cake walk and bake sale. Do you make a mean apple pie? Does your pumpkin bread make grown men cry? Or can you add eggs and oil to a box of brownie mix? Then you are just the person we need! If you can provide a treat for our ice cream social please contact Friends Board member Amanda Dameron at amanda@amandadameron.com.

For more information please see www.medfordfamilies.org.

Trouble viewing the above flier? Download flier as PDF.

Teens for Jeans Drive sponsored by the Builders Club

kdidomenico — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:40:08 +0000

Aeropostale Annual Teens for Jeans drive.

This drive asks students to donate old jeans to Aeropostale for distribution to homeless teens around the country.

The school that donates the most jeans will win $5,000 and a free pair of Aeropostale jeans for each student.

The deadline for donating jeans in February 12, and the winning school will be announce on February 16.

Middle School Open Houses in March

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:33:11 +0000

Andrews Middle School
3000 Mystic Valley Parkway

Principal Paul D’Alleva

Open House Thursday, March 8
6:00-8:00pm

“Night of Excellence and Open House
Parents/guardians and current grade 5 students invited
Student-led tours and classroom visits
Overview school programs

McGlynn Middle School
3002 Mystic Valley Parkway

Principal Jake Edwards

Open House Thursday, March 15
6:00-8:00pm

Parents/guardians and current grade 5 students invited
Tour of building and workshop for students
Teachers and principal will be available to answer questions
Overview school programs

Zumba, Soccer, February Vacation at Medford Community Schools

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:23:01 +0000

Check out the latest offerings from Medford Community Schools. Click each link for more information and registration details. Information available to download as PDF file or view on Scribd.com.

Gymnastics(download PDF)
Zumba(view online)
Zumba(download PDF)
Youth Indoor Soccer(view online)
Youth Indoor Soccer(download PDF)
February Vacation Program(view online)
February Vacation Program(download PDF)

$3.3 Million Technology Upgrade Approved

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:16:23 +0000

Both the Medford School Committee and City Council unanimously approved a $3.3 million technology upgrade for our schools.

A huge thank you goes out to the technology committee for their nearly two years of work and to all of the parents, students, school staff, community members, and others who supported this project.

The technology upgrade is part of a larger capital improvement bond for the city that includes several important projects.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Monday, January 2, 2012, Mayor Michael McGlynn said the following about the technology upgrade:

“This year, our schools will begin a major upgrade of its technological capacity. This initiative addresses all the key components recommended by the technology advisory committee and sets a foundation for an ongoing commitment to effective teaching and learning, including:

A wireless network throughout the district allowing for state of the art work stations for all teachers.

Wireless mobile computer carts allowing interactive classroom instruction and projection capabilities linked to the internet.

Libraries with additional workstations to accommodate group research along with additional computer labs to enable differentiated instruction.

Additional devices at all schools enabling universal access to all learners and administrative workstations upgraded to handle data management and reporting.

This 3.3 million dollar investment will allow our students to become familiar with the online course requirements, and facilitate their access to the expanding digital world.”

The $3.3 million investment includes district-wide wireless; new teacher/specialist computers and printers; new projectors K-12; new computers (and more of them) in our libraries and additional computer labs at each school for teachers to use; wireless device carts at each school; and one student computer in every classroom.

Upgrade Information

Introduction (download as PDF)
Introduction (view online)
Proposal spreadsheet (download as PDF)
Proposal spreadsheet (view online)
Network upgrade details (download as PDF)
Network upgrade details (view online)

McGlynn Talent Show

kdidomenico — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:13:56 +0000

The McGlynn Middle School Student Council Eleventh Annual Talent show.

We are looking for a diverse group of acts to be part of the Talent Show.
All students in your act must currently be students at the McGlynn Middle School.
Each act should be about 3-4 minutes long. If you are using recorded music (tape or CD), you may only use one song – no mixes.
Students may try out for more than one act, but students can only be in one act in the Talent Show.

The night Talent Show will be Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Prizes will be awarded for the first three places.

Winter Softball Clinics

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:10:02 +0000

Mustang Softball Winter Clinic

The clinic will be run by MHS Head Varsity Coach Jack Dempsey and other MHS coaching staff. It will incorporate the fundamentals of hitting and fielding.

The clinic is open to all girls in grades 7 to 12. It will be held on the following Thursday nights from 7-9pm: 1/19,1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/1, 3/8,3/15 and the following Saturdays from 10-11:30 am: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 3/3, 3/10 and 3/17.

Click here for a registration form

Mustang Softball Sunday Youth Clinics

The clinics will be run by the Medford High School Softball coaching staff and varsity players. They will teach the basic fundamentals of hitting, bunting, fielding, base running & pitching. To be held at the Medford High School gym on Sunday’s- January 22nd, February 12th and March 11th from 1pm to 3pm.

The clinic is open to girls from grades 2-8. Be sure to bring bats, gloves, and sneakers!

Click here for a registration form

Free Public Skating at LoConte Rink

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:12:45 +0000

Free public skating at LoConte Rink will take place at the following times for the season:

Admission is free. Skate rentals $5.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
10AM-12PM

Saturday
7PM-9PM

Sunday
2PM-4PM

Please note: Any changes to the schedule due to high school hockey will be posted here and on the LoConte Rink page.

Medford SEPAC News and Upcoming Events- Updated Jan. 31

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:42:33 +0000

Medford’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) invites all parents and guardians of children in special education to the following events. We would like to thank our school principals, special education staff and general education staff for supporting and hosting SEPAC-sponsored events.

Click here to visit the SEPAC webpage for more information.

Event: Basic Rights in Special Education

Date & Time: Wed, April 4, 2012 7pm-9pm

Location: Medford High School Library, Medford High School, 489 Winthrop St (Route 38)

Additional: A Basic Rights workshop is held annually for families with children in special education.

Registration: Registration is required. To register, contact Kathy at 781-956-8770 or kaluia@comcast.net.

Student of the Week – updated 2/3/12

kdidomenico — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:46:34 +0000

Click on a link below to view the list of Students of the Week.

Week of January 16, 2012

Week of January 9, 2012

Week of January 2, 2012

Week of December 19, 2011

Week of December 12, 2011

Week of December 5, 2011

Week of November 28, 2011

Week of November 21, 2011

Week of November 14, 2011

Week of November 7, 2011

Week of October 31, 2011

Week of October 24, 2011

Week of October 17, 2011

New York City – Information & Itinerary – updated 11/30/11

kdidomenico — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:48:36 +0000

The Grade 8 New York City trip is June 8-10, 2012

NO more reservations are being accepted. The trip is now full.

Click on a link below to view trip information, itinerary and to print out forms.

NYC TRIP ITINERARY CHANGE-updated 10/17/11

NYC PACKET WITH ITINERARY

Stop & Shop Bonus Bucks Program

kdidomenico — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:58:15 +0000

Click on the link below to find out how you can support the McGlynn Middle School just by grocery shopping!

Stop & Shop A+ Bonus Bucks

McGlynn 411 Newsletters – updated 1/4/12

kdidomenico — Wed, 04 May 2011 13:24:24 +0000

Click on the links below to view the current McGlynn 411 Newsletter form Mr. Edwards.

January/February 2012

November/December 2011

August/September 2011 Newsletter

Daily Bulletin – February 3, 2012

kdidomenico — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:17:39 +0000

UPCOMING EVENTS & IMPORTANT DATE

February 6 – 2nd Quarter Report Cards distributed
February 6 – MMS Council Meeting, 7:00 PM
February 8 – Early Release Day, 12:00 dismissal
February 10 – Valentine Dance, 6:00-9:00 PM
February 12 – Deadline for Teens for Jeans Fundraiser. See main page for details.
February 20-24 – February Vacation

GENERAL INFORMATION

Late buses are Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Be on time for school everyday!
Make certain you are appropriately dressed for the weather at recess

CLUBS AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.

Next Lacrosse practice, Monday 2/6/12.
Next Jazz & Hip Hop, Tuesday 2/7/12 at 2:20 in the gym. Wear loose fitting clothing.
Next MURAL UP THE SCHOOL Club meeting, Tuesday 2/7/12.
Next Drama Club meeting, Tuesday 2/7/12.
Next ATI Club meeting, Thursday 2/9/12 at 2:20.
Scrabble Club begins Thursday, 2/9/12 in room 128 from 2:20-4:00. Bring a snack an YOU must arrange for your own ride home.
February 1 -10 – Builders Club Carnation Sale during lunch periods. $1.00 each