MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES

REMIX Auditions for Eighth Grade Students — May 26 - 27

Attention all MKA singers in the eighth grade! REMIX auditions will be held on Tuesday, May 26, and Wednesday, May 27, from 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Students should prepare 30 seconds of a pop song (must be memorized). Plan on singing it a cappella.

Please email Ms. Gilmartin if you are interested in auditioning, and you will be assigned to come on either Tuesday or Wednesday. You may also write a preference for which day you’d like to audition in your email if you require a particular day. Students should plan on being at the audition for the full hour.

Callbacks are Thursday, May 28, from 3:15 - 5:00 p.m. If you receive a callback, you must attend for the full time.

The Summer Strings Session

The summer months are the perfect time for young string players to elevate their playing to a higher level. Scheduling is flexible and piano lessons are also available. If you are interested in our summer sessions, please contact Dimitri Hadjipetkov.

Shakespeare Project at MKA — Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30

It’s the 30th anniversary of the Shakespeare Project at MKA! Please join our seventh-grade team of actors, stage managers, and crew as we journey into the world of Macbeth. Ambition, greed, and a dose of the supernatural take the lead in this compelling story.

Performances are Friday, May 29, at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 30, at 5:00 p.m.

STEM+ Explorers Summer Camp Preview & Open House — May 30 

Curious about STEM+ Explorers Summer Camp? Join us on May 30 for a special Preview Day and Open House where students can meet instructors, explore our new space, and get a hands-on sampling of the creativity and fun of camp.

Parents are invited to tour the facilities, enjoy coffee and light refreshments, and see the program in action while students build, create, and explore.

We’ll also have STEM swag and prize giveaways throughout the morning. Feel free to bring a friend along. We hope to see you there!

RSVP by May 27

STEM+ Explorers Summer Camp is for rising sixth to ninth-grade students. For more details, please visit our website at www.mka.org/stemexplorers.

End-of-Year Grade Level Picnics

• Eighth Grade - Wednesday, May 27 - Please see the following letter with more information.
• Fourth Grade - Thursday, May 28 - Please see the following letter with more information.
• Fifth Grade - Friday, May 29 - Please see the following letter with more information.
• Seventh Grade - Monday, June 1-  Please see the following letter with more information.
• Sixth Grade - Wednesday, June 3 - Please see the following letter with more information.

Auditions for Eighth Grade Performance Ensemble — Tuesday, June 2

We will hold auditions for the Eighth Grade Performance Ensemble on Tuesday, June 2, during class (8:00 - 8:55 a.m.) and FLEX (10:10 - 10:55 a.m.) in the theatre arts room (102). All interested seventh-grade students must audition to participate.

Please note: Students must bring a signed contract to the audition.

Information Regarding End-of-Year Activities for Eighth Grade Students

Eighth Grade Closing Exercises — Friday, June 5 

The Eighth Grade Closing Exercises will take place on Friday, June 5, at 11:30 a.m. in the Logan Auditorium at the Middle School. Please see this letter from Dr. Carlaina Bell, Head of Middle School, with more details.

Eighth Grade Name Preferences for Closing Exercises

As we prepare for the Eighth Grade Closing Exercises, we recognize that some families may prefer a more formal or informal version of their child’s name. Please use this link to indicate how you would like your child’s name to appear in print and be announced during the ceremony.

Eighth Grade Dinner Dance — Friday, June 5

The eighth grade is invited to attend a dinner and dance on Friday, June 5, from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., at the Middle School. More details will follow shortly.

Don’t Forget to Snap a Photo of Your Lawn Sign 

Help us celebrate the Eighth Grade Class of 2026 by snapping a photo of your lawn sign and sharing it with MKA! Tag MKA in your photo on Instagram, Facebook, or email it to socialmedia@mka.org.

Important Upcoming Dates

• Wednesday, May 27, 8:15 - 9:45 a.m. — PAMKA Board Meeting
• Wednesday, May 27, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. — PAMKA Maintenance Appreciation Lunch

For a complete calendar listing of events, view the PAMKA Calendar in Veracross.

Middle School Supply Sale — Order by Tuesday, June 30

Get a jump on school shopping and help support PAMKA, too! Order your Middle School student supplies for next year from now until Tuesday, June 30. They will be delivered directly to your home. Prices are competitive, and PAMKA earns a portion of the sales.

Our school ID is MON348. Place your order online or view this flyer for more information. School supplies will be shipped directly to your home address by August 21.

Please Note: For all grades, organizational binders and folder systems (such as case-its, trapper keepers, and accordion files) are not included in these supply packs and will need to be purchased separately. Calculators are only included in supply packs for fifth graders. For grades six through eight, calculators will be provided by the school for classroom use. Parents are welcome to purchase calculators for home use separately. For questions, please contact PAMKA Finance VP, Rupa Coutinho.

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