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What type of backpack do kids usually use, and what do they do with it between classes? Students usually use over the shoulder backpacks (not roller types) to bring their materials to and from school. Backpacks are not permitted in classes, so students will keep them in their lockers. They are allowed to go to their lockers before school, before…

Dear Parents, I felt it was necessary to reach out to you directly this week to provide an update on our efforts since the deeply troubling unrest that occurred in Charlottesville, Virginia. The hateful rhetoric and senseless violence leaves us grasping for explanations and solutions. As I posted on social media on Saturday afternoon, I want to be as clear…

Cell Phones and Electronic Devices Although cell phones can be a tool in the classroom, sometimes they cause a distraction to learning for the owner of the phone and to those around him/her. Therefore, in order to maintain an engaging, productive learning environment, the following expectations are in place for this school year: Phones and personal communication devices must be…

On Monday, October 23, Mayfield Woods will host different events during the day celebrating Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually in October in the US. The Red Ribbon Campaign was started when drug traffickers in Mexico City murdered DEA agent Kiki Camarena in 1985. This began…

Kudos to the Cast and Crew of Aladdin! Hopefully you were able to make it to Mayfield Woods in April to see our fantastic production of Aladdin. A special thank you to Ms. Kuperman for directing our plan, and to all of our talented students who made our production a HUGE success!

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our annual “Hoops For Heart” fundraiser supporting the American Heart Association. We had almost 400 students donate and participate, and together with the staff donations we raised $12,085.00 dollars! Congratulations to our grade level winners: 6th grade - Christian Dean 7th grade - Curtis Williams 8th grade - Logan Dinh I’m so proud…

7th Grade Parents: Field Trip Collection will be next week, April 4th - April 7th, during homeroom for the field trip to Medieval Times on May 26th. Have your students bring in a signed permission slip and payment of $45. Payment can be made in cash, check made out to Mayfield Woods Middle School, or using the online payment program…

Students, we want to know about your favorites of the year! Here is a link to a brief survey: https://goo.gl/forms/11HTd4oqfWQlIasM2

Maryland Leadership Workshops presents Journey, a week-long leadership experience designed especially to help young women in Howard County (currently in grades 7 or 8) with the transition to high school. Workshops and activities draw out innate leadership skills resulting in enhanced motivation and self-esteem. To find out more, visit www.mlw.org or join us at one of the following info sessions…

For the second year in a row, the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has been named the top school system in Maryland by Niche.com, a national education and community analysis firm. The 2017 Best School Districts in Maryland rankings give HCPSS an overall grade of A+ and rank Howard County public schools #1 for “Best School Districts in Maryland,”…