The first day of school for all students is Wednesday, August 14, 2024. We have a warning bell at 7:55 am and school starts promptly at 8:00 am. Students are expected to be at their first period class by 8:00 am and the day ends at 1:20 pm. It is extremely important that your child be here on the first day of school. If your child will be absent for any reason, please call our absence line at 408-874-3310. 

New Student Orientation on Thursday, August 8th

Our WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) new student orientation will be held on Thursday, August 8th at Moreland Middle School, located at 4600 Student Lane. MMS staff members and 8th grade students will lead our incoming 6th graders and new 7th/8th graders through a number of activities to help them learn more about our school, including class schedules, electives, school rules, cafeteria procedures, P.E. requirements, and enrichment opportunities.  Students should dress in layers as it may start out cold and get warmer throughout the day. Students do not need to bring backpacks with them, but they are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle to use throughout the day. A small snack will be provided. 

6th Grade Orientation - 8:30 am to 11:45 pm (Pictures and PE uniform sales to follow in the MU room.) 

• Parents should drop-off students outside of the gym entrance located in the Enrollment Center on Fallbrook Ave. Please do not drop-off your child before 8:15 am.

• Students should be picked-up in front of the school on Student Lane as they will be going directly to the MU room for their school picture. Please allocate 30 to 45 minutes for your child to get through the picture line.

New 7th and 8th Grade Orientation - 10:00 am to 11:30 am (Pictures and PE uniform sales in the MU room.) 

• Parents should drop-off students on Student Lane as they will be going directly to the MU room for their school picture. Please do not drop-off your child before 11:20 am.

• Students should be picked-up in front of the school on Student Lane as they will be going directly to the MU room for their school picture. Please allocate 15 minutes for your child to get through the picture line.

Returning 7th or 8th grade students do not attend new student orientation.

Picture Day on Thursday, August 8th

Picture day for all students is Thursday, August 8th. Students may come to school during the time specified and take their photos.  7th and 8th grade students will access pictures from Student Lane. Students should enter the MU room via the outside MU doors facing Student Lane and not by the school office.

• New 7th/8th grade students attending orientation will take their photos at 11:30 am.

• 6th grade photos will be taken at the end of orientation starting at 11:45 am.

• Returning 7th and 8th grade student photos will be taken from 1:00-3:00 pm.

Students will receive their student body ID cards on this day. This will enable students to use their ID to check out sports equipment beginning on the first day of school. Once pictures are available for ordering, Moreland Middle School will send out a link to parents. If you cannot attend Picture Day on August 8th, a picture make-up day will be held on a school day in August.

PE Uniform Sales on Thursday, August 8th (PE Uniform Form- blank forms will be available on August 8th) 

PE uniforms will be sold on August 8th in the MU room from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. When your student comes to orientation or for their school picture, please make sure that they have $10 for their PE shirt and $10 for their PE shorts. PE uniforms are available in adult small, medium, large, and extra large. If paying by check, please make your check payable to the Moreland School District.

Need Transportation to Orientation? 

6th grade students who need complimentary transportation to orientation can catch the District bus at Anderson Elementary School at 8:00 am and will depart Moreland Middle School at 12:15 pm to return to Anderson Elementary (arrival approximately 12:30 pm).  Please contact transportation for additional information at 408-874-2973.

MMS Office Hours

Starting August 1st, the MMS office will be open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions.

MMS School Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday:         8:00 am-2:20 pm

Wednesday:                    8:00 am-1:20 pm

Our first day of school is a Wednesday, so students are dismissed at 1:20 pm on August 14th.  Please click on the following link for our Moreland Middle School bell schedule and early release days: MMS Bell Schedule and Early Release Days 

Class Schedules.

Student schedules will be available on the Parent Portal after 4:00 pm on Tuesday, August 13th. Please keep in mind that class assignments are tentative, and we may need to make adjustments based on enrollment fluctuations and staffing.  If you have a concern regarding your student’s schedule, please email the grade level administrator (Yonit Parenti for 6th grade: [email protected] , Carol Chen for 7th grade: [email protected] , Melissa Capurro for 8th grade: [email protected] ).

Start Your First Day of School Packet Early

Our Moreland Parent Portal is open and you can get a jump start on completing your required first day packet. The annual First Day Packet will only be available online through the Aeries Parent Portal until Friday, August 16th at 4:00 pm.  This online portal asks you to review emergency contact information, review required annual notifications, and check permissions for your student including the Technology Agreement.  After the Parent Portal closes on August 16th, parents can come to the MMS office to update contact information.

If you have a returning student

Your Aeries Portal log-in is the same as last year (parent email on file with the District).  Simply click here to log-in:  https://morelandsd.asp.aeries.net/student/LoginParent.aspx. If you don’t remember your password, click the “Forgot password” link to have a temporary one sent to your email.

If you have a new student

You were automatically sent an email from Aeries Parent Portal from “[email protected]” when you enrolled your student(s) in the online enrollment system.  Open that email and follow the instructions to log in to your Aeries Parent Portal account. If you cannot find this email in your Inbox, be sure to check your Spam/Junk folder as well.  If you still don’t find it, please check with your child’s school site to confirm the email that is on file with the District.

All District & School Communications Through Parent Square

Moreland uses a school-to-home communication system called ParentSquare. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection. It provides a safe way for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to:

• Send and receive school and class information

• Share pictures and files

• See calendar items

• Sign up to volunteer

• Schedule parent-teacher conferences

• and much more . . . all in one centralized place!

Parents—Getting Started Video 

All district and school information will be sent to your computer or phone via email and/or text. For even more convenience, download the ParentSquare app (available for free for iOS and Android devices).

Have questions? Click the question mark in the top right corner of the desktop version or the Help tab on the app (tap the triple bar icon at the top left) to find answers to most of your questions.

Dress Code Policy

Student clothing and general appearance must be clean, safe, and appropriate for school. If it is determined  that student clothing is inappropriate for school, parents may be contacted, and students will be required to change into clothing that meets our dress code policy. (EC 35183) Administrative discretion applies for all dress code rules. 

Minimum Attire Standards

Student attire must permit the student to participate in learning without posing a risk to the health or safety of any student or school district personnel.

• Students must wear clothing, including a shirt with pants or skirt, or the equivalent (for example dresses, leggings, or shorts).

• Shoes must be appropriate for the activity. For example, athletic shoes must be worn during PE. For safety purposes closed-toed shoes must be worn at all times. Slippers and slides are not permitted at school.

• Clothing with holes (ripped jeans) must cover all areas outlined (see diagram).

• Hats and hoods are permitted outside.

• Clothing must cover the chest and a majority of the lower torso (see diagram). Strapless items of clothing are not permitted; tops must have some type of straps over both shoulders.          

• Clothing must cover undergarments including sports bras and bralettes. Pants or skirts must sit at hip level. Visible waistbands or straps on undergarments worn under other clothing are not a violation. 

• Clothing covering the chest and lower torso must not be see-through.

• Blankets and stuffed animals are not included in our attire standards and should remain at home.

• Gang-related apparel is prohibited.

• Clothing must not have offensive images or language, including profanity, hate speech, pornography, or depicting or advocating violence or the use of alcohol or drugs.

Possession of Electronic Devices and Cell Phones

Students may be in possession of electronic devices and cell phones, providing that these devices do not disrupt the educational program or school activities. All electronic devices shall remain off and away during the instructional day and at any other time as directed by a school employee. The  instructional day is defined as 8:00 am through the end of the last period of the day. Students  may use cell phones before and after school and during school-related events, provided they are not disruptive to the event.

Additional Information: 

• The taking or transmitting of pictures or videos on a phone is strictly prohibited at any time during the school day. 

• No student shall be prohibited from possessing or using an electronic device that is determined by a licensed physician or surgeon to be essential for the student's health and  the use of which is limited to health-related purposes. (Education Code 48901.5)  

• If students prefer, they are welcome to check-in their phones at the office upon arrival and may pick them up immediately at the end of the school day. 

• Students may not use headphones/AirPods/Beats, Bluetooth devices, or cell phones during the school day. The only exception is if a student uses the headphones and/or cell phone for educational purposes under their teacher’s direct supervision and permission. 

• Please carefully consider the monetary value of cell phones before sending them to school with students. Students who bring electronic devices to school do so at their own risk. The school and/or district is not responsible for lost or stolen electronics.

In the event that a student must get in contact with a parent or guardian, he/she should ask the teacher to use the classroom phone or go to the main office to make the call rather than using his/her cell phone.

Use of Scented Spray Products

Due to sensitivities and allergies,students are not permitted to use aerosol sprays or perfumes indoors (classrooms, bathrooms, locker rooms, etc.).

Welcome Back Coffee

Please join us for our MMS Welcome Back Coffee on Friday, August 16th from 8:10-9:15 am in the MMS library. This fun event will give you an opportunity to meet other parents, learn more about MMS, and find out how you can get involved at MMS.

Back-to-School-Night on Wednesday, August 28th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Please plan to attend our MMS Back-to-School Night on Wednesday, August 28th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm to receive information regarding the programs our teachers have planned for your student this school year.  

Transportation

Bus transportation is provided through the Moreland School District on a fee basis to students residing in selected portions of our attendance area.  Specific information regarding fees, routes, etc., is available at www.moreland.org.  Once on the website, click on Departments » Business & Support Services » Transportation.  The Transportation Department is located at 4711 Campbell Avenue and can be reached at 408-874-2973.  

Before School Care

Before school care will be provided at MMS from 7:00-7:55 am by the MORE Program. For more information please contact Gizzele Linayao at [email protected]. Financial assistance is available.

MMS Website (mms.moreland.org)

Our website serves as a central hub for information about MMS. It is designed to be a valuable resource for parents, students, and community members, offering access to the latest news, important announcements, academic calendars, curriculum details, and information on upcoming events. We encourage you to explore our website regularly and stay connected with us as we work together to provide an enriching and supportive educational environment.

MMS students and staff are proud to exhibit Mustang PRIDE every day.  Mustangs are Patient, Resourceful, Inclusive, Dependable, and Empowered.

We’re looking forward to a wonderful school year filled with Mustang Pride!

Theresa Molinelli, Principal

Yonit Parenti, 6th Grade Assistant Principal

Carol Chen, 7th Grade Assistant Principal

Melissa Capurro, 8th Grade Assistant Principal