Memorial Middle School

Memorial Middle School - Delayed Opening Bell Schedule

Dear Fair Lawn Schools Community,

Due to inclement weather conditions, specifically the anticipation of freezing overnight into the early morning, we have decided to delay the opening of school tomorrow. As a result, Before Care is canceled tomorrow morning. Buses will operate on a delayed opening schedule. Please check your school website for official reporting times or visit the website here:

https://www.fairlawnschools.org/page/schedule-for-delayed-opening-early-dismissal

We want to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families during challenging weather. Please take extra precautions during your commute and stay tuned for any further updates.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Stay safe and warm.

Summer Music Enrichment signups are open! Don't miss your chance to start or continue your musical studies during summer break. Courses are offered for beginning, intermediate, and advanced instrumentalists and vocalists. All registrations and payments must be submitted online by June 29th, 2025. To learn more, check out the flyer or visit the online sign up sheet: https://shorturl.at/VNOOK

Due to severe weather conditions, we have made the difficult decision to close school today. We want to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families during challenging weather. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Stay safe and warm.

If this cold snap has you dreaming of warmer temps... we've got a little pick-me-up for you today! The Fair Lawn Community School is now hiring for Summer 2025 counselors & instructors. Learn more by checking out the openings on https://www.applitrack.com/fairlawnschools/onlineapp/ Deadline to apply is March 30!

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. 🧡🖌️