Wm. Mendenhall Middle School is a community of high performing students with professional teachers and staff committed to learning and academic excellence.

May 8, 2012

The Mendenhall community is grieving the loss of 8th grader Nathan Strube. He is forever in our hearts.  A celebration of Nathan’s life service will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 5 pm, Sunset Park, 1055 Geneva St., Livermore, CA 94550. All are welcome. For more information.

Please join us at the MMS Campus on May 23rd to remember and celebrate Nathan Strube.  Click here for the details and ticket information.
 

I am pleased to announce that Mendenhall snatched two of the top three places for the middle school level at Livermore Public Library's Teen Poetry Contest on Saturday, May 12. Leo Skellenger earned 3rd place for his "Ode to Grapes" and Churchill Myers took 2nd place for his "Ode to the Toaster."  They were Mendenhall's only students to compete. Way to go Leo and Churchill! --Mrs. Carpenter

Livermore School District students have an excellent opportunity to improve their math skills and get ready for their next math course.  Students who are going to be in Algebra 1, Geometry or Algebra 2 next school year can sign up for this dynamic class that will prepare them for success next year.  See the attached brochure and application

"Our girls beat Harvest Park in the finals! Mendenhall is number one for TVAL Girls' Volleyball. We will be purchasing a banner. Yippeeeee!!!!!" Mrs. Baccus

This year for the first time, Mendenhall students won their preliminary round of judging and reached the Division Finals at National History Day in California. RJ Atwal, Kolin Krewinkel, and ...more

Aloha na hoa (friends)! We would like to welcome you to Mendenhall's end-of-the-year Book Fair held in the Library May 22 through May 25 to start off your summer adventures.  This year's theme is a Hawaiian Luau, if you didn't already guess.  So, if you're looking for some great summer reads or that special gift for a teacher, check out this year's selection of books and accessories.  We will be open Tuesday, Thursday and  Friday 8 AM to 3:30 PM and Wednesday 8 AM to 2:30 PM.  We will also be open during Open House 6:30 PM to 8 PM.  Come check it out.  You won't be disappointed. Surf's On!!! Ms. Kubiak

Purchase your Mustang Spirit magnet for your car at the Parent Center on Friday mornings and at the Open House on 5/23.  For just $3.00 you can show your Mustang Spirit all over town!  Click here to see the magnet.
 

Click HERE to download next year's school calendar. Click Here for the calendar in Spanish.

LVJUSD is renewing its pledge to adhere to Board Policy 5332 and to that aim is asking all schools to strictly enforce the dress code.  To help us in that process, the district has changed some of its procedures.  They are as follows:

1st offense:  referral, required to change clothes*, and parent contact;
2nd offense:  referral, required to change clothes, parent contact, and possible detention;
3rd offense:  referral, required to change clothes, detention, parent contact, and conference required; suspension and school/community service may also be required.

Students will be required to change into clothing provided by the district.  While these changes are not significantly different from our typical practice, there are a few differences.  Previously we have not required boys to change out of sagging pants and have allowed students to change into PE clothes. They often have not received detentions or phone calls home.  We will step up enforcement, and parents, your support of this policy is requested.  Please help your children to dress appropriately for school. Click HERE for examples of appropriate and inappropriate guidelines.
 

Check your child’s AR progress by clicking here https://Hosted283.renlearn.com/280958/HomeConnect

Just type in your child’s user name and password to access their record.

Beginning January 2012,  the first and third Thursday of each month participating businesses (see attachment below) will donate 10% of your purchase to your school.   Just let them know which school to direct the 10% donation to and help your school raise money. Click HERE for the flyer.

Dear Parents,
Online orders are still available! Simply click on the link below to get started.
http://www.qsp.com/profile/aiyo
Thank you for your support!

Sincerely, MMS ASB

By Car:  25 MPH Speed Limit
Red Curb:  No Stopping, waiting or parking
Yellow Curb:  Drop off only
Green Curb:  Timed parking
 
By Bicycle:  Must wear helmet
Ride on right side of road (same direction as traffic)
Stop at Stop signs
One rider per bike
 
Walking:  Cross only at signals and marked cross walks

May - June 2012

MAY

14 (M)-- PTSA Meeting (6:30-8p, Library)

16 (W) -- Spring Band Concert (7pm Gym)

17 (Th)-- Teacher Luncheon

17 (Th)-- Spring Orchestra Concert (7pm Gym)

22-25 -- Book Faire

23 (W)- Spaghetti Feed (4-6 pm)

23 (W)-- Open House (6:30 -7:45 pm)

28 (M)-- Memorial Day (No School)

29 (T)--8^th Grade Awards Night (6:30 Gym)

 School Spirit Dates -May/June

May 11th: Sunglasses Day and California Beach theme Dance

May18th: Splat Competition and School Colors.

May 25th: Flip Flops Day

May 31st: Chocolate Unicorn and School Colors

June 1st: Field Day and Rally

New Parents Presentation, Click HERE

6th grader Webpage, Click HERE

4/24/12 Parent Presentation, Click HERE

Eighth Grade Promotion Information

Click HERE  to download copies of the Promotion Information handed out to parents and students on November 30 and December 2.  Activity sign-up night is Monday, March 26 at 5:00pm in the MPR.  Students and/or parents need to bring the signup form with parent signature and cash or check for the activities.  All students must return the form indicating whether or not they have a promotion robe even if they are not going to participate in any of the other activities.  If you have any questions about this process, please call the office at 606-4731.

Middle School athletics are completely self-funded.  There are suggested donation amounts associated which would cover the athletic expenses for each sport.  Unfortunately, if the target amount is not reached through donations, the sport may be cancelled.  Click HERE for the 2011-2012 donation flyer. 

All students planning on trying out for a sports team at Mendenhall must have a current athletic physical on file before tryouts.  Sports physicals are valid for 1 calendar year.  Click HERE to download of copy of the physical form.  Students must have and maintain a 2.0 GPA in order to tryout and participate in athletics.

FALL SPORTS

Boys Basketball

WINTER SPORTS 

Girls Basketball 2011/2012 - Game schedules:  6th grade , 7th/8th grade

Wrestling - official practice begins 2/21 at 3:30pm.  Wrestlers must have a physical on file in order to practice.

SPRING SPORTS

Golf - no team 2011/12 year

Girls Volleyball - Tryouts on 3/1 and 3/2.  Students must have a physical on file in order to participate in tryouts!

Track - Schedule

Volunteer Forms

Volunteer #1

Volunteer #2

Volunteer #3

Driver's Form                                 

Tri-Valley Athletic League Website

MathCounts is one of the country's largest and most successful education partnerships.  The purpose is to encourage interest and develop ability in mathematics among all middle school students.  Click HERE for the new Mendenhall MathCounts Website for more information.

With the wonderful District support given by former Mendenhall teacher Mrs. Schlichter, we are happy to offer some video help to our students now on the website. Click on the Resources tab above for Math is not just joy.

This is The Stampede, an electronic magazine that lets you know a little bit more about what Mendenhall Middle School is all about.  This digital magazine is put together by the Yearbook class.  While we are in charge of putting together the Yearbook, we also give people a perspective on what Mendenhall is all about. Find it under the Resources tab above or click HERE.

1. Are you concerned about the organizational skills of your child? Are you concerned about the grades of your child? Lack of progress? What should you do if your child is struggling? Click HERE to download a Family Road Map for helpful first steps.

2. The Anti-Bullying presentation on January 25, 2011 was one of the most successful parent evenings at Mendenhall! Our speaker Jim Jordan captured our attention with humor, magic and powerful stories, ones we won’t soon forget.  We have received a few requests for resources for those who were unable to attend, so here is the link to Jim Jordan’s program:  http://www.parentingsession.com

Please take a moment to complete our online bullying parent survey:

   http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MendenhallParentingBullyingSurvey

3. Back to School Night 2011 was very informative for parents. We have had many positive comments. If you would like to download your copy of Ms. Sambuceti's PowerPoint presentation, Click HERE.

4.Ms. Sambuceti's PowerPoint presentation to our 6th grade parents of struggling students is available. Click HERE for the slides.