👕 AVID Wednesday Spotlight: College Campus Visits! 🎓
This week, we are recognizing AVID scholars who are stepping beyond the classroom and onto real university campuses — experiencing college life firsthand.
These visits give our students a glimpse of what their futures can look like. They can learn about majors, scholarships, and campus traditions, and leave inspired to keep working toward their goals.
Don’t forget to show your support for college and career readiness across PCSSD by wearing an AVID shirt and sharing your past or preparing for your future. #PCSSDproud #AVID #ServeAll
Congratulations to our Stinger Scholars of the Month for October!
6th grade - Preston Johnson
7th grade - Ari McCool and Abrielle Cruz
8th grade - Keegan Williams
Way to go, Stingers!!!
Groups also played “medical detective” by predicting what might happen if certain parts of the brain were injured or not working correctly. It was awesome to see everyone thinking critically and connecting what they’ve learned! Go Stingers!!!
Isabella Calderón Chávez, from Maumelle Middle School, took 2nd place in a highly competitive contest. Dr. Franco was in attendance, as well. Her dedication, skill, and passion for the Spanish language truly shone through.
A huge congratulations to her! 👏
3rd place, Friendship Aspire STEM Academies
1st place, Southwest Christian Academy
We are beyond proud of Isabella’s incredible achievement! If you see her, be sure to give her a warm congratulations and celebrate her success with us!
Thank you all for your continued support. Go Stingers!
This week, we’re spotlighting Mrs. Stephanie DeWitt’s kindergarten class at William Jefferson Clinton Elementary. Students recently completed an AVID jigsaw activity on story elements. Each group became “experts” on characters, setting, beginning, middle, or end, and then taught their classmates what they learned.
“It’s been wonderful watching them collaborate, think critically, and deepen their understanding of how stories work! Way to go, scholars,” Mrs. DeWitt shared.
Don’t forget to wear your AVID shirts tomorrow, celebrate student success, and keep building those college and career ready skills!
If you would like to order hoodies, long sleeve shirts, or a crew neck sweatshirt, now is your chance!! Prices are $15 for a long sleeve t-shirt, $20 for a sweatshirt and $25 for a hoodie. Cash or check only, made out to Maumelle Middle School. Orders are due by the end of the day on Tuesday, November 4. Thank you! Go Stingers!!!
🦋Our Stingers in Spanish class learned about the life cycle of the Monarch Butterfly, which symbolizes the souls of loved ones returning during Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), celebrated on November 1st and 2nd.
Through this lesson, students reflected on how life and death are both part of a natural and spiritual cycle.
As part of their cultural exploration, students helped set up a traditional Ofrenda (altar) to honor those who have passed away. The altar has seven to eight levels, and each carries a deep symbolic meaning passed down from our ancestors:
Level 1: Represents the sky or the divine — dedicated to God or a higher power.
Level 2: Honors the souls of the faithful who have passed.
Level 3: Dedicated to the saints and spiritual guides.
Level 4: Represents the world of the living — offerings like food, flowers, and candles are placed here.
Level 5: Reminds us of our ancestors and family traditions.
Level 6: Holds personal items or photographs of departed loved ones.
Level 7: Symbolizes the end of the journey — the resting place for souls who have completed the cycle of life.
The Ofrenda represents the reunion between the living and the dead, reminding us that love continues beyond life.
Great work, scholars and Dr. Franco! Go Stingers!!!
Dear Stinger Family,
I hope this message finds you well. As part of our Veterans Day activities at Maumelle Middle School we would like to honor and recognize the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
We are putting together a presentation for our middle school students and would love to include photos and brief service details of veterans connected to our families and friends.The presentation will be visible throughout the day on the cafeteria screens. If you would like your loved one to be featured, please send the following:
A photo of the veteran (in uniform if possible)
Their name and branch of service
Years of service or conflict(s) served in (if known)
Name of the student and relationship to the student(e.g., grandfather, aunt, friend)
Please email the information and photo to tadams6331@pcssd.org by Thursday, November 6.
Thank you for helping us teach our students the importance of service, sacrifice, and patriotism. We deeply appreciate your contributions to making this Veterans Day meaningful.
Warm regards,
Mrs. Adams
tadams6331@pcssd.org
AVID Site Coordinator/Teacher
MMS Military Liaison
Fall Picture Day will be here soon! Students will have their picture taken on Thursday, October 30. Order forms are available in the front office or you can order online. The website is mylifetouch.com and the picture day ID is EVT97GBVJ. There are many packages to choose from, too. This will be the yearbook picture, so all students are highly encourage to have their picture taken on this day. Thank you! Go Stingers!!!
Josie Rudd- President
Dakota Warren-Vice President
Nicole Roberts- Secretary
Emily Juhl- 7th grade Representative
Aubree Smith- 6th grade Representative
Congratulations!!! Go Stingers!!!
Introduction to Business and Introduction to Computer Science was invited to participate in Plastic Ingenuity's observance of a month dedicated to careers in manufacturing. They are the largest custom thermoforming company in North America. They specialize in manufacturing plastic packaging for the food, healthcare, and retail industries. We were able to see them converting new and recycled material into sheets of plastic that were then formed into containers for lettuce and packaging for wet cat food and lunchable-type sectioned containers. It was a great field trip and the students learned so much! Go Stingers!!!
Stinger families,
If you would like to order hoodies, long sleeve shirts, or a crew neck sweatshirt, now is your chance!! Students will receive a form during their advisory class or they may pick up a form from the counselors' office. The form will have shirt styles, sizes and prices. Prices are $15 for a long sleeve t-shirt, $20 for a sweatshirt and $25 for a hoodie. Cash or check only, made out to Maumelle Middle School. Orders are due by November 3. Thank you! Go Stingers!!!
