1. Welcome Class of 2025 Tonight’s Purpose General Information
Communication
Summer School Information
Information Regarding Course Selection
School Safety
Information Regarding Athletic
Conclusion and Questions

2. General Information Students and Parents Read Handbook Together
“available on MMS website”
Main Office Entrance Doors Open at 6:45 a.m. – Students may enter cafeteria at 7:00 a.m. until the first bell at 7:30 a.m.
Main Office Entrance Closes at 3:45 p.m.
Teacher Conferences Fall of 2019– “Electronic Sign-up”
(See Second quarter Newsletter for more details)
Thursday, November 7th, 3:30-7:30 p.m.
Monday, November 11th, 3:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 13th, 3:30-7:00 p.m.
Orientation and Meet and Greet 2019
Monday, August 26th
Orientation 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Meet and Greet 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.

3. Means of Communication
School Web Site “Dates/Events/Updates – “Primary Mode”
Newsletters – “Quarterly Electronic Filing”
Skyward Alerts “Please keep contact information updated”
Skyward “Grade Book and Lunch Accounts”
Skyward Family Access – Public, Local, and District Use
Black Board Connect “Phone Messages”
Electronic Bill Board “Key Upcoming Dates”
Canvas “Learning Management System (see teachers at this fall’s Meet and Greet)”

4. Summer School June Sessions – at Marshfield High School
July Sessions – at Marshfield Middle School
Check the Web Site for Course Offerings
Online Registration Opens Wednesday, April 3rd,
6:00 a.m.
Online Registration Closes Friday, April 26th 6:00 p.m.

5. Course of Study (See online handbook)
Core Classes – 2 Teams
Encore Classes – WHEEL/Health/PE/Music/Foreign Languages/AgriScience
Advanced Classes – 6th grade teacher recommendations/State and Local Assessments/Careful consideration on taking multiple Advanced Courses
Support Classes/Intervention Classes/6th grade teacher recommendations/test scores

6. Enrollment Form Required Courses – Importance of checking Skyward
Elective Courses and Study Hall
6 ½ credits min., 8 credits max., recommend 7 credits, 1 SH every day all year
No locker partners
Help child fill out yellow enrollment form and have to 6th grade teachers by Friday, March 8th

7. Follow-Up Events
Student Leaders/Students use iPads for Registration in their Elementary Buildings March 11, 12, 13 – Student’s Skyward account
Middle School Tours – Mid May
Orientation Monday, August 26th, 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Meet and Greet Monday, August 26th, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

8. School Safety School Drop-Off and Pick-up “Palmetto Street Only!”
School Resource Officer
School Safety Drills ( Police/Dogs/ Lockdowns)
Cell Phone Use
Prior to 7:45
During Lunch
After 9th Hour at 2:50
Proper Use of Technology

9. PBIS Honesty, Respect, Responsibility PBIS Matrix – Our FOUNDATION
Create a positive middle School Experience
Assistant Principal – Guide students in a direction that supports our PBIS model
Reward Days-Quarterly

10. Co-Curricular/Athletics
Encourage your child to get involved
See Course Handbook for club and sports offerings
Athletic Meeting held in May
Websites
Marshfield Middle School
Wisconsin Valley Conference
Athletic Meeting - May 29th at 6:30 p.m.

11. Conclusion Orientation – Monday, August 26th at 5:30 p.m.
Meet and Greet – Monday, August 26th, 6:30 p.m.
Meetings with Principals or Counselors - Please call ahead to schedule a meeting with a principal or counselor to avoid unnecessary waits