Mace's Lane Middle School

‼️Reminder ‼️

As students across DCPS begin participating in the the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) and/or Advanced Placement exams this Spring, please help us support our students navigate testing season by:

📅 Helping students get to school on testing days, check out our Spring MCAP/AP Calendar here: https://bit.ly/4sdQCZU

💻 Support students in accessing practice test materials before testing here: https://support.mdassessments.com/practice-tests/

🚫 Please remember personal electronic devices are not permitted in the testing environment. This includes any device that can receive or send a message, take or send pictures, etc. including cell phones, airpods, meta glasses or cameras.

#BelieveInUs

🌱💧 Making Every Stride Count—One Plant at a Time! 💧🌱

Our 7th grade students at Maces Lane Middle School are bringing their learning to life by caring for the plants they started just a few weeks ago as part of our Pickering Creek action project on climate change!

Through this hands-on experience, students are not only learning about environmental responsibility, but also taking meaningful steps to make a positive impact right here in our community. 🌎💚

We’re so proud of their commitment to growth—both in the garden and in their understanding of how small actions can lead to big change!

#MLMS #MakingEveryStrideCount #withJoy #EnvironmentalStewardship #PickeringCreek

🎉🎶 We’ve got something fun coming your way! Join us for a high-energy event focused on music and movement for mental health 💙🧡

✨ What to expect:
🎵 Line dancing (no experience needed!)
🧠 Helpful mental health resources
☀️ Info on summer opportunities for students

Whether you come to dance, learn, or just hang out—there’s something for everyone! Bring your family and come catch the vibe 🎉

📢 Please see flyer below for more information!

👉 RSVP to save your spot! Line Dancing and Mental Health Night RSVP – Fill out form below:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Sk_LEoiYrkeRrxjNrjyiO8VlUomNfeVPn9QKH1PdkMNUNDU0M1dJSEQ3UzdETE00QlBCMFdGNjVGNC4u

#withJoy #MLMSTigers #MakeEveryStrideCount

Happy National Assistant Principal Week!

Today we celebrate the incredible dedication, leadership, and heart that Assistant Principals bring to our schools every single day. Your commitment to supporting students, uplifting teachers, and keeping everything running smoothly does not go unnoticed.

Thank you for being problem-solvers, motivators, and champions for success in our school communities. We appreciate all that you do for MLMS!!!

Due to fog in the area, DCPS will operate on a 2 -hour delay today, Friday, April 10, 2026. Please be safe!

🐾✨ Celebrating Excellence at MLMS! ✨🐾 We are incredibly proud to celebrate our amazing staff who were recognized as finalists at the Best of DCPS Awards Gala! 🎉 🌟 Congratulations to: 🍎 Ms. Windsor – Teacher of the Year Nominee 🌱 Mr. Miller – Early Excellence Educator of the Year Nominee …and to our many other outstanding MLMS finalists who continue to represent the very best of who we are! Your dedication, passion, and commitment to our students truly embody what it means to make a difference every single day. You inspire excellence, build strong relationships, and help our Tigers grow academically and socially. 🐯💛 We are beyond proud to have you as part of our MLMS family. Thank you for all you do to make every stride count! #MLMSPride #BestofDCPS #WithJoy #MakingEveryStrideCount

🍗🐔 Support Our Fundraiser at Chick-fil-A! 🐔🍗

Hey friends and family! Midshore Meals til Monday is excited to partner with Chick-fil-A for a delicious fundraiser to support our Mace’s Lane Food Pantry and other ongoing MidShore Meals til Monday community initiatives.

📅 Date: [April 7th, 2026]
📍 Location: Chick-Fil-A Cambridge - 705 Cambridge Marketplace Blvd, Cambridge, MD 21613
⏰ Time: 5pm to 10pm

Please see the attached flyer for instructions on how to order through the app.

🎉📚 6th Grade RELA is MCAP Ready! 📚🎉

Our 6th grade students are gearing up for MCAP in a fun and engaging way! Recently, they participated in a context clues “egg hunt”, where they practiced using strategies to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. 🥚🔍

This interactive activity not only built critical reading skills but also kept students excited and motivated as they prepare for testing. We love seeing learning come to life in creative ways!

Let’s cheer on our 6th graders as they continue to work hard and show what they know! 💪🐯

#MakingEveryStrideCount #withJoy

📢 MLMS Families — You’re Invited! 🐯💻

Join us for our Virtual (Zoom) Town Hall Meeting to stay informed and connected with everything happening at Mace’s Lane Middle School!

🗓 Date: April 2

⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

We’ll be sharing important information about:

✔️ MCAP Testing Dates & Test Prep Strategies

✔️ Upcoming School Events

✔️ Ways You Can Support MLMS

✔️ DCPS Summer Career Enrichment Program

📲 Join us by scanning the QR code on the flyer OR clicking the link below:

👉 https://bit.ly/MLMSTownHall2526

Your partnership matters, and we hope to see you there! 💙🧡

#TigerPride #EveryStrideCounts #withJoy

Perfect attendance just got EVEN better 👀🔥

We’re excited to introduce our NEW Perfect Attendance Raffle Incentive! 🎟️

Show up. Stay consistent. Get rewarded. 💪

Students with perfect attendance will be entered for a chance to win awesome prizes!

Every day counts—don’t miss out on your chance to WIN! 🏆

Congrats to your winners for the Q1 and Q2 raffle winners!!!

📢 MLMS Families — You’re Invited! 🐯💻

Join us for our Virtual (Zoom) Town Hall Meeting to stay informed and connected with everything happening at Mace’s Lane Middle School!

🗓 Date: April 2

⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

We’ll be sharing important information about:

✔️ MCAP Testing Dates & Test Prep Strategies

✔️ Upcoming School Events

✔️ Ways You Can Support MLMS

✔️ DCPS Summer Career Enrichment Program

📲 Join us by scanning the QR code on the flyer OR clicking the link below:

👉 https://bit.ly/MLMSTownHall2526

Your partnership matters, and we hope to see you there! 💙🧡

#TigerPride #EveryStrideCounts #withJoy

🚀 Ready to make your summer unforgettable? 🌟
The 2026 Summer Career Enrichment Program is back at its original home in Dorchester County and will be held at North Dorchester High School! 🎓✨ This is your chance to explore exciting career paths, build new skills, and connect with professionals who can help you shape your future. Whether you’re in middle school or high school, this program is designed just for YOU! 🙌
📅 Session 1: July 6 - 16
📅 Session 2: July 20 - 30

You can sign up for one session or both — it’s totally up to you! 💪 Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to learn, grow, and get a head start on your dream career. 💼🔥
Spaces are limited, so make sure to register today!
👉 scep.pfccoalition.org

#College&CareerReadiness
#SummerCareerEnrichmentProgram
#MacesLanescholars #withJoy

🎶🐯 MLMS Band Makes Us Proud! 🐯🎶 We are excited to celebrate our incredible MLMS Band for their performance at this year’s Junior Band Festival! 🎼 Our students earned an overall rating of II (Excellent), a reflection of their hard work, dedication, and growth throughout the year. 💙 Even more impressive is the tremendous progress these musicians have made in just one year. Their commitment to improving their skills, working as a team, and striving for excellence truly paid off on the big stage! Way to go, Tigers! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what you accomplish next! 👏🎺🥁 #TigerPride #EveryStrideCounts #withJoy

🎨✨ Figurative Language in Action at MLMS! ✨🎨

Our 6th grade RLA students in Mrs. Mowbray’s and Mrs. Kolakowski’s classes took learning beyond the classroom and into the sunshine! ☀️

As part of their study on figurative language, including metaphors, similes, and personification, students participated in a creative “chalk the walk” activity. Each student selected a figurative phrase and illustrated either its figurative or literal meaning using sidewalk chalk.

The result? A colorful showcase of creativity, critical thinking, and joyful learning right here at Maces Lane! 💛🖍️

We love seeing our Tigers bring their learning to life in such meaningful (and fun!) ways. Be sure to check out the amazing artwork!

#TigerPride #EveryStrideCounts #withJoy

We love sharing resources that support our families! 💫 Healthy Kids Day is a great opportunity for fun, fitness, and connection.

Celebrating uniqueness and individuality everyday at MLMS! #withJoy #WorldDownSyndromeDay #MLMSTigers

Due to the forecasted weather conditions for this afternoon, DCPS students will be dismissed on a half-day schedule today, March 16, 2026.  Staff may leave 2 hours early. Thank you and be safe!

STEM Play Day 🔬🚁 MLMS STEM Play Day! 🚁🔬 Mace’s Lane Middle School is excited to host a STEM Play Day filled with hands-on learning and fun! Students and families will have the opportunity to explore exciting STEM activities including: • Drones • 3D Printing • Rover Racing • Circuit Building • And more! 📅 March 24th ⏰ 2:45 PM – 4:15 PM 📍 MLMS Cafeteria This interactive event is a great way for students to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through engaging activities. ⚠️ Please RSVP to attend. 🔗 RSVP here: https://bit.ly/MLMSSTEM2526 We hope to see many of our MLMS Tigers there! 🐅

Grandparents Day ☕🥐 MLMS Breakfast with Grandparents Day 🥐☕ Mace’s Lane Middle School is excited to invite our grandparents to join us for a special Breakfast with Grandparents Day! 📅 March 19th ⏰ 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM 📍 Mace’s Lane Middle School Grandparents will enjoy a morning of quality time with their grandchild while sharing a light breakfast. Breakfast will include coffee, hot chocolate, pastries, donuts, fresh fruit, and more! This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to celebrate the special people in their lives who support them every day. ⚠️ Please note: RSVP is required to attend. 🔗 RSVP here: https://bit.ly/MLMSGrandparentsDay3 We look forward to welcoming our MLMS grandparents for this special event! 🐅