Memorial's 5th and 6th grade Innovations students are taking on exciting challenges using the Engineering Design Process to solve real-world problems! In these photos, Mr. Hahn's class is hard at work building and testing prototypes of wind-powered land vehicles, pushing the boundaries of creativity and engineering skills.
Since the beginning of March, the 5th and 6th grade students at Memorial have been engaged in our Math March Madness IXL Challenge. Although there are still four more days of competition left, we couldn't resist sharing this exciting update.
So far, the 5th and 6th grade students at Memorial have collectively answered an impressive 172,549 math questions in March!
Great job, Memorial! We eagerly anticipate announcing the winning team on Thursday!
A big thank you to the Memorial math team, Mrs. Minery, Mrs. Yar, Mrs. Cuevas, Mrs. Kruk, Mrs. Scaglione, Mrs. Do, Mrs. Geib, Mrs. Meccia, Mrs. Patasnik, and Mrs. Howard for leading such an engaging challenge.
Congratulations to Memorial Middle School's Destination Imagination team for placing 2nd in the competition today!
Pictured: Adrita G., Saanvi S., Ayanshi B, Alexander R.
It's "be-YOU-tiful Spirit Week" at Memorial!
Happy Lunar New Year to our families! Wishing you a fantastic Year of the Dragon filled with joy, prosperity, and good health.
新年快乐 Xīnnián kuàilè
All our best,
Memorial Administration and Staff
🕵️ Detective Sgt. Rich brought the serious scoop on Internet safety to Memorial students on Monday. Sgt. Rich will return to Fair Lawn for a parent presentation in the Memorial auditorium. Details about the date and time of this presentation to follow. You won't want to miss it!
ACCESS for MLs Workshop
Parents of ML students of all grade levels are invited and encouraged to come join us after school to learn more about the WIDA ACCESS yearly assessment for Multilingual Learners. Find out more about the details of the test, what you can do to help your child prepare for the test, when testing will occur, why the test is given, and how it can affect your child. This event will take place on Monday, January 29, 2024 at 4:30 pm at Westmoreland Elementary School’s Media Center located at Entry Door #6.
5th grade scientists at Memorial had a HOOT dissecting owl pellets as they explored energy in ecosystems!
Due to the expected inclement weather conditions, all Fair Lawn Schools will have an early dismissal tomorrow, January 19.
Attached is Memorial’s early dismissal schedule.
Lunches are not served on early dismissal days; however, students are encouraged to bring a snack to enjoy during the day. Stay safe and warm.
If you haven't already done so, please join us for our FLASE 26th annual Dinner Dance - Casino Night on 02/02/2024 at The Terrace. Please come show your support and have some fun!
https://www.fairlawnschools.org/page/flase-fundraisers-events
Due to the inclement weather forecast for this evening into tomorrow, all Fair Lawn Schools will operate under a delayed opening schedule on Tuesday, January 16. Please see the attached image for Memorial's delayed opening schedule.
Congratulations to Memorial Middle School's Teacher of the Year, Ms. Nicole Arencibia, and Educational Specialist of the Year, Ms. Laura Corino-Policastro!
Ms. Arencibia has been sharing her talents with Fair Lawn students for nine years. Ms. Arencibia has created a learning environment that serves as an inclusive space where artistic expression knows no bounds and where everyone feels valued and empowered.
Ms. Laura Corino-Policastro has been a paraprofessional for Fair Lawn Schools for 20 years. Colleagues describe Ms. Corino-Policastro as a “go getter”. Her exceptional ability to engage all students, coupled with her selfless nature, embodies her commitment to always placing others’ needs before her own.
So very GRATEFUL for our wonderful Memorial PTO for providing the teachers and staff with an early Thanksgiving treat... a table piled high with delicious pies. Wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving!
🎨🌍🎃 What a fantastic day of creativity and friendship! Our Multilingual Learners had a blast painting pumpkins with their friends, teachers, and staff. Big thanks to Ms. Kikuyama and Ms. Riley for making this event so special. 🧡🖌️
Congratulations to Memorial 6th Grader, Hibba Ghazanfar Iqbal, who served as Junior Mayor of Fair Lawn alongside Mayor Peluso on October 24.
Thursday, October 26, 2023 is officially "Junior Mayor Hibba Ghazanfar Iqbal Day"!
Congratulations to five Memorial students who auditioned and were accepted in the Music Educators of Bergen County Inc. Middle School Choir. These students, along with other middle school students around Bergen County, will perform on November 19 at 3:00 p.m. at Cresskill High School.
Pictured Left to Right: Emily S., Lucia D., Sydney L., Gia B., Andres L.
This Friday, October 20, we invite everyone to wear pink!
Celebrate America, Student Council and National Junior Honor Society will also be sponsoring a Think Pink! Bake Sale this Friday after school. Come and enjoy a sweet treat and support Search for a Cure!
"I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!"
Thank you to the amazing MMS PTO for a special surprise. Nothing like an ice cream truck to surprise students and staff with a cool treat on a warm June Monday. Thank you to the MMS PTO for your amazing support and generosity this school year.
Good Evening Fair Lawn Parents/Guardians,
The Fair Lawn Board of Education is working with Strategic Educational Advantage (“SEA”) Search firm to assist it in identifying a Superintendent of Schools to lead the Fair Lawn Public Schools. As part of this process, SEA is seeking input from our families. Your input will help build the profile, characteristics, and experience the new superintendent will possess. We thank you for assisting and your participation in this process.
You are invited to participate on Tuesday, June 13th at 7:30pm in the FLHS Auditorium so that you can provide feedback and hear about the timeline and process.
Thank you for participating if you are able to make it.
Sincerely,
Ron Barbarulo, FL BOE President
During Thursday's induction ceremony, sixteen students were welcomed as the newest members of the Memorial Middle School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. Congratulations, students and families, on this tremendous honor.
