Merry Acres Middle School -

Good Afternoon Parents and Guardians, This month is Family Engagement Month. Please join us on November 20, 2024 for an evening filled with family fun and prizes! In addition, we will set up Infinite Campus and Rooms.

Good Evening Parents, Progress reports are ready to view. Please be sure to log in to Infinite Campus.

Good Afternoon Parents, If you are having issues with Infinite Campus or Rooms, please see the documents below to help assist you. As always, please reach out to me if you have any issues or questions. Mrs. Walls 229-431-3338 or christy.ingram@docoschools.org

Good Evening Parents, Reminder to RSVP for the Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 14, 2024. Today is the last day to RSVP. In addition, please be sure to prepay your $4 tomorrow. As a reminder, only 2 guests per student. Lunch times are as follow: 8th-11:00 AM 7th- 11:45 AM 6th- 12:25 PM Please see the flyer below for more information. RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/fJmqT84HbigYHoHv5

Good Afternoon Parents, School will be closed Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. A special thank you to our Veterans. Have a great weekend.

There will be two important district assessments scheduled over the next two weeks: 1. Lennections Writing Assesslet (Argumentative): November 13th-15th 2. Winter MAP Growth Measure: November 19th-20th Please see flyer below for assessment details.

Good Evening Parents, Please join Merry Acres for Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 14, 2024. Please be sure to RSVP by Nov. 11th. Lunch is $4 per guest, and due to space, only 2 guests per student. Please see the flyer below for more information. RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/fJmqT84HbigYHoHv5

Parents Due to Merry Acres being a voting precinct, students will be picked up from the bleachers outside on tomorrow afternoon for parent pickup. The gym will be off limits. Please continue to line up accordingly until your child's name is called. Thanks for your flexibility.

Reminder, Red Ribbon Week Grade Level Color Day tomorrow!! Please see the flyer below for more information or view the flyer via Merry Acres Facebook page. 6th Grade - Black 7th Grade- Blue 8th Grade- Green

Dont forget Picture Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, October 22nd. Please check your scholar book bag for order form.

Parents,Reminder to please mark your calendars for October 24, 2024, at 5pm.Merry Acres will host its 1st Title One Halloween Scavenger Hunt.Please bring your scholars out to support this fun event. Dont forget to bring their Halloween Buckets.For more information,please reach out to Mrs. Ingram-Walls at 229-431-3338.

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips_Friendship Friday Foster Friendships: Encourage students to build strong, healthy friendships that support and uplift one another. Creating opportunities for students to collaborate on projects or participate in team activities can help them connect with new peers and foster a stronger sense of community. Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – Technology Thursday Teach Digital Citizenship: As technology plays a larger role in students' lives, it’s essential to teach responsible digital citizenship. Lessons on privacy, respect in online communications, and the dangers of cyberbullying help students navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

Come out and Support‼️ Join us for our 1st Annual Middle School Basketball Showcase‼️‼️ October 25-26, 2024 @ Merry Acres Middle School. Check out the flyer below for details.

Parents, please mark your calendars for October 24, 2024, at 5pm. Merry Acres will host its 1st Title One Halloween Scavenger Hunt. Please bring your scholars out to support this fun event. Dont forget to bring their Halloween Buckets. For more information please reach out to Mrs. Ingram-Walls at 229-431-3338.

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – We Are United Wednesday It’s Unity Day! Take the pledge at pacer.org/bullying/pledge. Encourage Inclusion: Create an environment where everyone feels welcome. Whether at recess, in the classroom, or during group activities, ensure no one is left out. Inclusion starts with making the effort to invite others into conversations and activities. Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – Teachable Tuesday Teach Conflict Resolution Skills: Help students develop the tools to manage conflicts constructively. Teach them to use calm words, active listening, and problem-solving techniques to resolve disagreements instead of resorting to bullying. For more resources, contact your child’s school. Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – Magnificent Monday Promote Kindness: Small acts of kindness, like offering a smile or a compliment, can have a magnificent impact. Encourage students to look out for one another and treat everyone with kindness, embracing differences. Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

MAMS celebrates ASU Homecoming! Please note the flyer below regarding daily activities.

Parents and Guardians, Please note the flyer below regarding boy basketball conditioning tryouts. Thank you!