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Parsippany Middle School Mid Summer Update

Feel like you need to hit the books yourself to get things done for middle school? Here's a quick list for Parsippany parents!

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Middle School is a confusing time for tweens, teens and parents. Changing classes, summer reading requirements and students who are just starting to be more independent calls for some advance planning.

Here's a list to help you along.

Central Middle SchoolBrooklawn Middle School
When does it start again?Thursday, August 29th for 6th graders only (orientation 8:30 to 10am)

Tuesday, Sept. 3rd, all students

Printable schoolwide calendar

Schoolwide bell schedule (2018/2019, no update posted)



Thursday, August 29th for 6th graders only (orientation 8:30 to 10am)

Tuesday, Sept. 3rd, all students

Printable schoolwide calendar

Schoolwide bell schedule (2018/2019, no update posted)
Summer Reading

Full List here

(Verify correct books prior to using this list)
Grade 6:
Draper, Sharon. Out of My Mind.

Weeks, Sarah, and Gita Varadarajan. Save Me a Seat.

Grade 7:
Palacio, R.J. Wonder.

Grade 7 Advanced LA:
Hyde, Catherine Ryan. Pay It Forward: Young Readers Edition.

Grade 7 Advanced Social Studies:
Paulsen, Gary. Sarny.

Grade 8 (Read 1):
Myers, Walter Dean. Monster.
Myers, Walter Dean. Slam!
Woodson, Jacqueline. If You Come Softly.

Grade 8 (pre-honors Language Arts):
Zusak, Markus. The Book Thief.

Grade 8 (pre-honors social studies):
Cushman, Karen. Catherine, Called Birdy.
Grade 6:
Hunt, Lynda Mullaly. Fish In a Tree.

Weeks, Sarah, and Gita Varadarajan. Save Me a Seat.

Grade 7:
Palacio, R.J.
Wonder.

Grade 7 Advanced LA:
(Hyde, Catherine Ryan. Pay It Forward: Young Readers Edition.

Grade 7 Advanced Social Studies:
Paulsen, Gary. Sarny.

Grade 8 (Read 1):
Myers, Walter Dean. Monster. Myers, Walter Dean. Slam! Woodson, Jacqueline. If You Come Softly.

Grade 8 (pre-honors Language Arts):
Zusak, Markus. The Book Thief.

Grade 8 (pre-honors social studies):
Cushman, Karen. Catherine, Called Birdy.
Special Health Condition FormsAsthma Packet

Allergy Packet

Seizure Action Plan

Medication Authorization form for medications other than Allergies and Asthma

Return to school nurse
Asthma Packet

Allergy Packet

Seizure Action Plan

Medication Authorization form for medications other than Allergies and Asthma

Return to school nurse
Sports: Physical Forms to be Completed for fall sports.

See the website for further details.
Download and print

Also, fill out registration in Genesis.

Due Friday, Sept 6 by 8am.
Download and print

Also, fill out registration in Genesis.

Due Friday, Sept 6 by 8am.
Food - check /replenish the lunch accountwww.payforit.net www.payforit.net
Timing and Logistics8am - 2:46pm
8am - 2:46pm


Printable Schedule
SuppliesList hereList here
Stay InformedSign up for Remind: School Communicator to get text reminders about all student activities! Class Name: CMS_Cougar Pride Class Code: @6gbfefSign up for Remind by texting the following to 81010 6th grade @brk2021 7th grade @brk2020 8th grade @brk2019

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