
This week's Ninja Necklace recipient is Ms. Kayla Clark. Our last Ninja, Mrs. Seyfried, writes about Ms. Clark, "Ms. Kayla Clark, thank you for establishing such meaningful relationships with our students, which creates a fun and engaging learning environment that inspires those who are in your classes. Your hard work in leading Renaissance and dedication to celebrating student achievements truly makes a difference. You also continuously work to make our staff feel appreciated, which contributes greatly to making MMSOA a better place to learn and work. Your efforts are genuinely valued."


Join our incredible team at MMSOA! We're looking for a passionate Guidance Director, XCat Teacher, and a dedicated Resource Teacher to make a difference in our students' lives. If you're ready to inspire, support, and grow with us, email thornleya@bcsdschools.net today! 🎉✨

Join our incredible team at MMSOA! We're looking for a passionate **Guidance Director** and a dedicated **Resource Teacher** to make a difference in our students' lives. If you're ready to inspire, support, and grow with us, email thornleya@bcsdschools.net today! 🎉✨

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The BCSD Student, Teacher, and Parent Climate Surveys window opened on Monday March 3rd and will close Friday March 21st. All students in grades 3-12 and all teachers, librarians, guidance counselors, ROTC instructors, career specialists, and speech therapists are expected to participate in the survey. All parents are encouraged to participate. Please see the 2024-25 Student, Teacher, and Parent Climate Surveys document for additional information.
LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UigwCvef4eJ34aO4dpSct7cy_e1Yt138/view

Our school social workers are sparking change, one student at a time. Thank a school social worker this week for being a light in their students' lives!


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Ready to solve the case of the missing breakfast? National School Breakfast Week starts today! To celebrate, students will get to try new menu items for breakfast and be entered to win daily and grand prizes from BCSD Child Nutrition Services.


Join Our Team: Please send your resume to thornleya@bcsdschools.net
1) Cross Categorical Teacher
2) Guidance Counselor

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This week's Ninja Necklace recipient is Mrs. Alyssa Seyfried. Her dedication, passion, and incredible contributions to our school community truly set her apart. Mrs. Seyfried has developed innovative lesson plans that engage students and foster a love for learning. Beyond her teaching responsibilities, Mrs. Seyfried is a pillar of support for her colleagues. Her willingness to lend a helping hand and share her expertise creates a positive and collaborative work environment. Mrs. Seyfried has built strong relationships with her students, making her classroom a safe and welcoming space. Congratulations Mrs. Seyfried, we appreciate you!


We are excited to announce our Harris-Parkinson award winner for the 2024-2025 classified staff member of the year, Mrs. Brandy Hopkins! Congratulations Mrs. Hopkins!



Congratulations to our Scholastic Book Fair raffle winners!


Join us for Behind The Curtain on Feb 25th at 6:00 PM and experience the magic of MMSOA! 🎭🎶🎨 Discover what makes our school truly extraordinary. You won’t want to miss it! 🌟

During February’s Craft Corner, students enjoyed decorating yarn-wrapped letters. This was a creative and fun way for the kiddos to personalize their rooms with colorful, handmade decor!


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The Scholastic Book Fair will be open this week and next week. Regular hours are from 7:30-3:15; however, the fair will close at 12:15 on the final day, Thursday, February 13th. Students are welcome to shop before school, throughout the school day, and/or after school. Families may shop with students after school. Payment may be made in the form of cash, checks (made out to MNM), debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, and Scholastic eWallet. Additional book fair information may be located in Schoology and on our school's book fair homepage: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/marringtonmiddleschofarts2.
Thank you for supporting student literacy and the MMSOA library!

We are happy to announce our Marrington Middle School of the Arts 2025 Teacher of the Year, Ms. Jennifer Graham! Congratulations Ms. Graham!



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EVERY student DESERVES a school counselor.
Feb. 3-7 is National School Counseling Week, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our school counselors for the role they play in student achievement and success.
