MMS Falcon News
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Join us on Friday, December 6 from 6-8 pm in the MMS Cafeteria for our next family event! We will have an evening of holiday crafts where you can create together. Afterward we will have hot cocoa and a holiday movie that's perfect for all ages! Don't miss out!
Our family event is free for all families to join. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to attend.
![Ad for 2024-25 yearbook sales]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1721831884/maranausdorg/uwy43hjwfe8p1tvvyifu/IMG_4811.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1721831884/maranausdorg/uwy43hjwfe8p1tvvyifu/IMG_4811.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1721831884/maranausdorg/uwy43hjwfe8p1tvvyifu/IMG_4811.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1721831884/maranausdorg/uwy43hjwfe8p1tvvyifu/IMG_4811.png","width":1080}])
The 2024-25 yearbook can now be purchased for pre-order. Key info:
- presale price $50.
- Presale ends Monday, January 27
- Tentative distribution day for presold books is Wednesday, May 14 during advisement
- Limited quantities for sale beginning Friday, May 16 at 8:30 am for $55 in the bookstore. No online orders allowed.
Once we sell out, we are out. Only way to guarantee a copy is to preorder.
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MUSD is one of the 60 Local Education Agencies (LEAs) chosen to participate in the 2024-2025 Energy Champions Leading the Advancement of Sustainable Schools program.
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Parents of MUSD students are invited to attend the upcoming Johnson O'Malley IEC and Title VI IPC meetings hosted by MUSD's Student and Family Support Services on December 12, 2024.
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Cultural Event Night brought families together for a hands-on journey into the art of painting and etching horse hair ornaments.
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The renewal of the existing override allows us to continue to offer full-day kindergarten, elementary and secondary school electives, access to counselors, and protect class sizes. The approved increase of approximately $5 million will be used for people, specifically to increase teacher and support staff salaries and wages.
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A generous $33,000 donation from the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene will help provide nutritious snacks to students identified as chronically hungry through the district’s Power Pack Program.
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Are you planning an upcoming vacation for the holiday season? Get Away Today has exciting holiday specials that your family will love! This special program has helped create magical memories for 25+ years and donated over $14,000 to our students.
![Beef Chile Colorado Burritos]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732116274/maranausdorg/elsmpsdwnaykapnjciwu/Burrito-300x300.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732116274/maranausdorg/elsmpsdwnaykapnjciwu/Burrito-300x300.png","width":300}])
Featured Food: Wednesday - Beef Chile Colorado Burritos!
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Mark your calendar for our next Marana Middle School Market on Saturday, December 14 from 8am-noon! Our market is sponsored by our MMS PTO.
Bring a non-perishable food item to enter our raffle! Don't miss out . . . our special guest will be SANTA!
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Attention students: Are you interested in auditioning for the spring performance of The King & I? If so, our casting call will take place this week. Keep reading to find out the particulars for the week (information has been posted around campus and in the Drama and Choir rooms).
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Join our Advanced Drama students as the Off-Freeway Performers present School House Rock Jr. Performances will be Thursday, December 5 and Friday, December 6 at 7pm in the Marana Middle School Auditorium. Ticket price is $5.
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The Town of Marana is decking the halls this season and invites families to support our student performers and join the festivities. The event features a holiday market with artisan and craft vendors, food trucks, bouncy castles/inflatables, lighting of the town tree, a visit and photo with Santa, and more!
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MUSD celebrates Substitute Educator Appreciation Day on November 22. Thank you to all of our substitute teachers at MUSD who support Marana Schools and our students!
![Teen singers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731703127/maranausdorg/w6id43v9lcxl9ynpwosq/Arts_Drama_42314650.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731703127/maranausdorg/w6id43v9lcxl9ynpwosq/Arts_Drama_42314650.jpg","width":300}])
Students are invited to participate in the first Student Talent Showcase hosted by Faith That Works Tucson, with three cash prizes for winners - from $1,000 - $2,000!
Upcoming Events
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MMS Cafeteria
MMS Auditorium
Marana Municipal Complex Council Chambers 11555 W. Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653
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MMS Auditorium
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Free Meals for Kids - TWO locations & times!