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October, 2011

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Greetings!
As the old saying goes, "Education is the key to success".  We're happy to share that, on average, our students' daily attendance rate is 98.5% As always, we thank you for your part in providing quality education to urban adolescent youth.
Girls Night Out, Thursday, October 6
Girls Night Out for MMS 2011 It's not too late to attend the 4th Annual Girls Night Out at the Starlight Room of the Chase Park Plaza on Thursday, October 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 
Enjoy networking, cocktails, and a fun night out with all your girlfriends. 

Register now for this fabulous event.

Save the Date:
Marian Magic
April 14, 2012
Palladium St. Louis
Graduate Support
Robyn BrowningRobyn Browning, our Outreach Officer, works with MMS graduates to provide academic and social support, which includes planning retreats, frequent high school visits, providing information about college testing and scholarships and more. Thanks, Robyn, for all your hard work in ensuring our graduates' success in high school and beyond!

Speaking of graduates - Join us in congratulating Spencer and Stephanie on their achievements!

Spencer Williams (MMS Class of 2007) was awarded a CHOICES scholarship through Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri in which she received $7,000.

Stephanie Shields (MMS Class of 2008) was the first-place winner of the Annual Catholic Appeal's essay contest on stewardship which earned her a $750 tuition scholarship.

Robyn frequently updates our website with additional resources that assist students as they plan for their future.
Other Ways to Help
BooksWe're looking to grow our library!  We are looking for the following titles to add to our shelves:
Against the Odds by Marjolin Hof
Alison Dare, the Heart of the Maiden          by J. Torres
Fight in the Fields: Cesar Chavez            by Margo Sorenson
Firewatch by Margo Sorenson
On Pointe by Lorie Ann Grover
The Upstairs Room by Johanne Reiss
Wilderness by Roddy Doyle
Boy Trouble:  The Complicated Life of Claudia Cristina Cortez by Diana Gallagher
Chiggers by Hope Larson
Crazy Fish by Norma Fox Mazer
Where Heroes Hide by Helen Recorvitz

Audio books really help our English Language Learners, as well as our struggling or reluctant readers. Other needed items are:
(10) mp3 players for audiobooks
(10) headphone sets

For more information, or to make a donation, please email Andrea Sykes or call (314) 771-7674 x24.

Help with Schnucks eScriptsFor every purchase you make at Schnucks, MMS will get a percentage of the total grocery bill! Email Andrea Sykes to get your eScrip card!

Boxtops4EducationCollect Box Tops and help MMS! 
Look for them on ream covers of Boise paper too. Our goal is to raise $500 for classroom supplies. Follow this link to learn more or email Maggie Dougherty.


We appreciate your interest in Marian Middle School. We succeed because of loyal friends, families, volunteers and donors just like yourself! Please feel free to message to your friends.
 
Sincerely,
 
MHsig
Maureen Herrmann
President