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10/13/25
Dear Memorial Families:

Our Jaguar Choir and Orchestra did an outstanding job at their recent concerts—what a fantastic showcase of talent, teamwork, and dedication! We’re so proud of their hard work and the joy they brought to our community through music. Our band will showcase its music on October 22.

As we head into the coming week, we wish our 8th graders safe and fun travels to Washington, D.C., and hope our students staying back enjoy their exciting field trips and special activities here at school.

Have a great week!

Go Jags!

Sincerely,

Mindy Mordarski

Principal

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

October 13 – 16 Washington, D.C. Trip – 8th grade

October 14 – Trip to Camp Ken Jockety – 8th grade

October 16 – Trip tp Operating Engineers 8th grade

October 16 – End of First Grading Period

October 17 – No School – COI Day

October 22 – Fall Band Concert at 7 pm

November 4 – No School for students – Professional Learning Day for Teachers

November 26 – 28 – Thanksgiving Break

December 19 – End of 2nd Grading Period

December 22 – January 2 – Winter Break

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It’s DC Time!

We’re looking forward to a fantastic trip filled with learning, memories, and fun! Let’s make it a great experience by being safe, respectful, and ready for adventure. Families can stay up to date on our travels through ParentSquare updates throughout the trip. We’ll see everyone bright and early tomorrow at 6:00 a.m. — don’t forget your smiles, snacks, and your luggage!

Not Going on the Washington D.C. Trip?

We are excited to offer your students the opportunity to attend two different field trips during the week of October 13th – 16th. Both trips will be filled with highly engaging STEM-related experiences and exposures.

October 14, 2025

Camp Ken-Jockety

1295 Hubbard Rd, Galloway, OH 43119

9 AM – 1:30 PM

Students will. be transported on a Hilliard Schools Bus

**Bagged Lunch**

Made by our lunch staff

(Your account will be charged)

Please complete THIS FORM regarding lunch information on October 14. If we do NOT hear from you, we will assume you are ok with their lunch account being charged on October 14.

October 16, 2025

Operating Engineers

Logan, OH

9 AM – 1:30 PM

Students will be transported on a Hilliard Schools Bus

Please have your child dress in layers!

**Pizza Lunch- provided by the site

Reporting An Absence

You can now report your student’s absence through the Parent Square App. You are asked to report the absence as soon as possible.

When you report from the app, please make sure that ‘Memorial Middle School’ is displayed at the top of the screen. You will click on the three dots at the bottom right-hand corner, click on forms and permissions, and then choose Report a Student Absence with Parent Square.

For more information about reporting an absence or questions about Parent Square, please click here.

PTO INFORMATION

Chipotle on Hilliard Rome Road is hosting our October Spirit Night this Tuesday, 10/14, from 5:00 to 9:00. Mention our Spirit Night when ordering in-person, and for online orders, use code “RGWV6TE” to give back 25% to our school! Spirit nights are one of the few fundraisers PTO has… so please have burritos for dinner on Tuesday!

Our Oct meeting will be held on Wednesday, 10/22 at 7 pm. It will be online.

Get to Know your Child’s School Counselor

Check out THIS LINK for more information about the Student Services Department. They are always available to assist you and your child.

Your Child’s Team of Teachers

At MMS, each student is part of a grade-level team comprised of four core teachers: Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. These teams are intentionally structured to support both academic success and social-emotional development.

This model allows teachers to collaborate closely, monitor student progress more effectively, and create a more connected and supportive environment. By working together, our teams can build strong relationships with students, personalize instruction, and foster a genuine sense of community and belonging within the school.

We believe that when students feel seen, supported, and part of a team, they are more engaged in learning and more confident in facing challenges. These teams also help us communicate more consistently with families and coordinate student support across subjects.

Here are the CURRENT TEAMS for this year.