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ents to stay connected through PowerSchool - our
<br /> Report of the school's web based information system, various
<br /> Mashpee Middle School teacher web sites and our main web site at www.mash-
<br /> pee.kl2.ma.us.
<br /> Patience,Energy,Persistence,Excellence Co-curricular activities became a vital compo-
<br /> nent to the middle school culture. Opportunities
<br /> Principal: Sheila Arnold offered for students include the following clubs:
<br /> Yearbook, Drama, Peer Leaders, Student Cabinet,
<br /> The mission of Mashpee Middle School is to National Geography Bee, Spelling Bee, Builders
<br /> create a safe environment where students developed Club, Student Council, Newspaper, Audio-Visual,
<br /> socially and academically, acquire a passion for life- Art,and the National Junior Honor Society.More than
<br /> long learning and embrace community responsibility. 50% of 7th and 8th graders participated in the middle
<br /> school athletics program. Teams include boys and
<br /> School Council Members: girls' soccer, football, cross country, golf, field
<br /> Sheila Arnold-Principal hockey, basketball, softball, baseball, tennis, and
<br /> Patricia Morano-Teacher track. Students at Mashpee Middle School are also
<br /> Patricia Donovan-Teacher committed to participating in community service
<br /> Kevin Frye-Community Member based projects. Last year MMS Clubs participated in
<br /> Paulina Reilly-Parent the Town Christmas Parade, Project Warming Hearts
<br /> Elizabeth Wunder-Parent (making blankets for seniors), Pennies for Patients,
<br /> Effie Purdy-Parent visits to assisted living facilities, beach clean-up,
<br /> Chris Santos-Parent babysitting at town events and many other activities,
<br /> Mashpee Middle School continues its commit- Highlight from our year at the Mashpee Middle
<br /> ment as a separate school within the school district. School include: Academic Awards Ceremony,
<br /> We had a total of 263 students enrolled and 24 staff National Junior Honor Society Induction, Grade 6
<br /> members. Step-Up-Night, MMS Spelling Bee, Drama Club
<br /> Production,MMS Choral and Band concerts,GREAT
<br /> Academic component: Students participate in a Program offered by the Barnstable County Sheriff's
<br /> rigorous academic schedule including core courses in Department, Grade 7 Social Studies Fair, Zeiterion
<br /> Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, 'Theater Field Trips, Earthview - Bridgewater, New
<br /> Engineering for the Future, Conversational Foreign England Patriots - Helmet Workshop, Peer
<br /> Language, Technology Literacy, Writing Skills, and Leadership, ADL Conference, , Grade 8 Washington
<br /> Spanish or French. Enrichment opportunities offered D. C. trip, Students of the Week, and the Grade 8
<br /> are: music, chorus, band, art, technology literacy, Celebration Ceremony.
<br /> health, physical education and computers. Our
<br /> Professional Learning Communities are a focal point Finally,we would like to acknowledge a special
<br /> in improving instruction within the school. The pri- thank you to our School Committee members,
<br /> mary tenants include: all students can and will learn,a Superintendent Ann Bradshaw, the local businesses,
<br /> culture of collaboration, and a focus on data driven community members, corporate sponsors (such as
<br /> results. When these tenants are supported by all they Stop and Shop, Target, General Mills, Roche Bros,
<br /> combine to improve student achievement. New Balance, the 99 Restaurant, Hearth and Kettle,
<br /> Polar Cave,Dino's Pizza,Raytheon,Kiwanis)and all
<br /> Parent participation and volunteerism is valued of the Middle School Families. Their positive vision
<br /> at the Mashpee Middle School.Four parents are mem- of public education and their unparalleled support of
<br /> bers of School Council. Many parents volunteer to the mission of the Mashpee Middle School enable us
<br /> help at various activities throughout the year.We also to provide a quality education to all of our students for
<br /> have a revitalized PTO led by Mrs.Kristen Boyd. The which we are truly grateful.
<br /> PTO is committed to support the Mashpee Middle
<br /> School by fundraising, volunteering and providing
<br /> assistance where needed. We further encourage par-
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