The PreK-Fifth grade students and parents are invited to come to school in costume and join in an All Elementary Halloween Assembly. The Book Fair will be open too!
MMS is a K-12 school that values creativity as well as inclusivity. Students certainly should feel free to express themselves, but we hope you will guide them in choosing costumes that actively avoid ridicule of any race, nationality, religious belief or gender expression, or are too scary for young children to see. We’re not trying to take the fun out of Halloween; we’re trying to make it fun for everyone. In particular, please do not arrive on campus wearing the following:
These questions were put forward by the Dean of Northwestern University as a guide for choosing a costume that won’t hurt feelings:
8:45 am – Meeting at Bus Stop in costumes (carry masks and props in a bag)
8:55 am – Classes go to classrooms to unpack backpacks
9:20 am – Bus picks-up students from the Lower campus and transports to Upper campus
9:30 am – Assembly at the Upper Campus
9:45–11:00 am – Presentations from Students in Assembly Room
11:15 am – Return to the Classrooms for Class potluck parties!