Murray Middle School

This Week in the Den 🦁💙 September is National Attendance Month! Any student with perfect attendance (no excused or unexcused absences) for the month of September will be invited to an Ice Cream/Slushie Social on Monday, October 6th. 🍨 🍎- PM1 Assessments begin on Thursday with Math 📓- PTSA Charleston Wrap Fundraiser continues through this week

Good evening, #MMSLion families! Tomorrow is the night! Please join us for Curriculum Night to meet each of your student's teachers and hear all about the things they will be learning this year! PTSA will kick off the night with a meeting at 4:45 in the Media Center followed by clubs and administration in the cafe at 5pm. Your partnership is important to us and we look forward to seeing you there! 🦁💙

📅LONG WEEKEND AHEAD!📅

Just a heads up—our first day off from school is already almost here! Schools and District offices will be CLOSED next Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

View the full 25-26 calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars

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Good morning, #MMSLions! It's a new week and things are picking up! Volleyball practice will also begin this week after school. Wishing our Lady Lions a successful season on the court! 🏐 🦁💙

🌊 FREE SWIM LESSONS AVAILABLE 🌊

Fall may be around the corner, but you know the Florida heat (and swim season) is here for a while.

Did you know the Florida Department of Health is offering vouchers for free swim lessons to income-eligible Florida families with children up to age 4?

➡️ Apply online BY SEPTEMBER 1: watersmartfl.com

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#MMSLions, we are headed into week ✌🏼 Daily Reminders 🍎 🦁- students should bring their charged laptops daily 🪪- ID's need to be worn daily with no obstruction to their photos 🏐- tryouts will require an updated physical to participate 📊- SAC Meeting on Friday, 8/29 at 8am (come join us and engage in conversations about the school improvement plan)

🎙️NEW EPISODE ALERT!🎙️

New floors, rebuilt spaces, and a sparkling pool 🏊‍♂️ — several schools got a summer makeover and you can see (or hear) all about it on the latest episode of 𝓐𝓵𝓵 𝓘𝓷 𝓜𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓲𝓷!

Director of Facilities Mark Sechrist takes us behind the scenes of the big projects completed before the first day of school (and a few still in the works) and shares what’s next on the to-do list in our A-rated District.

🎧 Listen now:
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ
Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU

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🏈FIRST GAME VIBES🏈

Friday night lights are BACK tomorrow, and we’re ready for the hype, the touchdowns and the all-out school spirit. 🎉👏📣

Just a friendly reminder:
📣 Middle school students must be accompanied by an adult—no solo entry allowed (and yes, we will be those people making sure a parent/guardian comes to get them).
📣 All students, no matter their grade, must show a valid school ID to get in.
📣 Backpacks and large bags are not allowed.
📣 This goes for all high school sporting events.

PSA over. 😅 Thanks for showing love to all our MCSD teams, no matter the sport. Here’s to packed stands, big plays, and a season full of moments worth replaying!

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Good afternoon, Lions! Is your child in need of an updated physical for the upcoming sporting season? See the attached flyer for an opportunity Thursday, August 14th. 🦁💙

#MMSLions, 6th grade orientation will take place tomorrow. We are so excited! Orientation begins at 9 and we will start dismissing at 12:50. Bus transportation is available for regular riders. Pizza for lunch will be provided to all students before dismissal! See you soon! 🦁💙

🌱EXCELLENCE IN AG EDUCATION🌱

Murray Middle School's Agriculture Teacher, Ms. LeeAnn Black, is heading to the Capitol!

After being nominated by Superintendent Maine this spring, Ms. Black was selected to join Florida’s Agriscience Education Leadership Program—a huge honor that recognizes her impactful work in the classroom and beyond.

From sprouting beans to sparking curiosity, she’s leading hands-on lessons that help students grow, literally and academically! Congratulations, Ms. Black! 🎉🦁

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Good afternoon, #MMSLions!

Applications for Free & Reduced Meals must be completed annually. Please complete the application below even if you believe your child will not qualify. As a Title 1 school, this program provides additional funding to support supplies, activities, family engagement nights, etc. We thank you in advance for completing the application.

https://www.myschoolapps.com/

Attention, MMSLions!

Volleyball season begins early in the school year! Please see the information below and reach out to Coach Moreno if you have any questions. It's important to note that students will not be permitted to tryout without an updated physical.

We are looking forward to a great season with our Lady Lions! 🏐🦁💙

📱LET'S TALK CELL PHONES📱

The first day of school is almost here, and now’s a great time to remind your student about the District’s cell phone and wireless device policy and avoid an unexpected trip to campus to retrieve a confiscated device. 😅

ℹ️ During school hours, cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other wireless tech must be off and out of sight.

Here’s what families should know:
📲 Devices that are seen or used during the day will be confiscated.
📲 Only a parent or guardian can pick them up, and only at a time set by school staff.
📲 Repeated offenses constitute insubordination and may result in suspension.

Need to contact your child? Call the school office—we’ll make sure they get the message promptly.

Thanks for helping us create a focused, distraction-free learning environment. Let’s start the year strong, staying present and connected in all the right ways!

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🍎T-ONE WEEK!🍎
Can you believe it?! We are ONE WEEK AWAY from the new school year in our A-Rated District! 🎉

Before the big day, don’t forget: Meet the Teacher (elementary) and 6th/9th Grade Orientation are on August 8!

📍Find your school’s specific times and details here: https://bit.ly/4mckcfM

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🍎WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?🍎 We’ve got you!

School breakfast and lunch menus for the first month are now live! 👉 https://martinschools.nutrislice.com

From classics to student favorites, our food isn’t just tasty—it’s A-rated, just like us!

While you're at it, set up easy, cash-free meal payments with MySchoolBucks—our online system for adding funds to student meal accounts. It’s free to sign up at MySchoolBucks.com!

Fueling up for learning has never been easier. 🍎💪

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⭐️ Staff Spotlight ⭐️ Recently, Ms. Sahagun also had a wonderful opportunity to spend a week in Salamanca, Spain, participating in an international teacher training program organized by the University of Salamanca. It was a professional development experience where she joined educators from the United States and Brazil to attend workshops and presentations. She learned so much and is super excited to apply all of the new strategies to her own classroom! Fun fact - she also completed her Master’s Degree in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language! 🦁💙

🍎BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAVINGS START NOW🍎
Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is LIVE and runs all month long! From August 1–31, 2025, save on essential school items like supplies, clothing, and even computers.

We've made back-to-school shopping even easier with TeacherLists! Get everything on your student's supply list with just a few clicks.

Literally: just click, shop, and done. See what’s tax-exempt and start your shopping here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2294823

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WELCOME BACK, TEACHERS! 🫶🍎🎉

Behind every great school year is a great teacher.

In our A-rated District, it’s not just the students who are learning and growing—our teachers lead the way.

Welcome back to the educators who make this District unstoppable. We're excited to kick off another incredible year with you!

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