🍁🐅 Fall Fest 2025 was a HUGE success! 🐅🍁
What an amazing night of family fun, community engagement, and Tiger Pride! Hundreds of families joined us for games, crafts, food, music, and a whole lot of laughter. 🎃🍂
This event was proudly sponsored by Mace’s Lane Middle School, Sandy Hill Elementary School, Choptank Elementary School, and Maple Elementary School, showing just how strong our Dorchester family truly is! 🧡🖤
A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible community partners, volunteers, staff, and student leaders who helped bring this event to life. Your teamwork and enthusiasm made Fall Fest 2025 an unforgettable celebration of school spirit and community connection. 🧡🖤
Together, we’re proving that when our schools and families unite, every stride truly counts. 🖤🧡
#TigerPride #EveryStrideCounts #WithJoy #MLMSFallFest #DorchesterStrong #CommunityMatters
💥🐅 Spirit Week at Mace’s Lane Middle was a HUGE success! 🐅💥
Our Tigers showed up and showed OUT with incredible energy, creativity, and school pride all week long! From themed dress-up days to classroom decorations and friendly competitions, our students and staff truly embraced the spirit of #TigerPride and made every stride count.
👏 A huge shout-out to everyone who participated, your enthusiasm brought so much fun and joy to our halls! Whether it was Decades Day, Twin Day, Pajama Day, or our school color finale, MLMS proved once again that when we come together, we roar louder! 🧡🖤
#EveryStrideCounts #WithJoy #TigerPride #SpiritWeek2025 #MakingEveryStrideCount
🎃👻 Halloween Challenge Update! 👻🎃
Math teachers recently took on the challenge to boost their use of Live Learn, a great tool for pacing, real-time data, and student time management. It’s a WIN-WIN!
Congrats to our overall winner, Mrs. Jackson (MLMS, Grade 6 Math), selected from many participants #withJoy.
Honorable mentions go to:
Mr. Halter, Ms. Hatfield, Mr. Samiec, Ms. Carpenter, Ms. Dunnock, Ms. Outten, Mr. Schultz, Ms. Meyers, Ms. Burnside, Ms. Robinson, Ms. Wagner, Ms. Cotton, Mr. Weis, and Ms. Bloodsworth.
Stay tuned for more Math Challenges this year!
#MakingEveryStrideCount #MLMSTigers
🎶 Making Every Stride Count in the Music Room! 🎶
Our 6th graders have been learning to play the ukulele and they’re already strumming their way to success! 🎵
We also had a special visit from the Prometheus String Quartet, who shared their incredible talents and inspired our students during General Music classes earlier this week. 🎻✨
Thank you to Ms. Witcraft for bringing music to life for our Tigers! 🧡🖤
#TigerPride #EveryStrideCounts #withJOY #MLMSMusic
🌟🐅 MLMS Staff of the Month Nominees! 🐅🌟
We’re so proud to recognize our incredible staff members who have been nominated for Staff of the Month! Each of these amazing individuals goes above and beyond each day to make a difference for our students, support their colleagues, and represent Mace’s Lane Middle School with pride. 💛🖤
Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence truly make every stride count! Whether in the classroom, the hallway, or behind the scenes, they embody what it means to be a Tiger by leading with heart, teamwork, and positivity.
Congratulations to our nominees! Thank you for everything you do to make MLMS a place where both students and staff can shine. 🌟
#TigerPride #EveryStrideCounts #StaffOfTheMonth #MakingEveryStrideCount #withJOY
🕺💃 Decades Day at MLMS! 💃🕺
From the groovy ’70s to the stylish 2020s, our Tigers rocked the halls today in true throwback fashion! 🎶✨
Students and staff embraced the spirit of each era with creativity, enthusiasm, and plenty of Tiger Pride. From vintage vibes to modern trends, MLMS showed that no matter the decade, our pride never goes out of style! 🐅🧡🖤
#TigerPride #MakingEveryStrideCount #DecadesDay #SpiritWeek #withJOY
🎶✨ Future Freshman Night at CSD! ✨🎶
Our MLMS Band had an amazing time representing the Tigers at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School’s Future Freshman Night! 🐅🎺
These talented student musicians filled the stands with energy and pride as they performed and showed what it means to be part of the MLMS music family. We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and teamwork! The future of Viking music is looking bright! 🎵💛❤️
A huge thank you to our band director and families for supporting our students every step of the way. Watching them take the next stride on their musical journey fills us with pride and excitement for all that’s ahead!
#TigerPride #EveryStrideCounts #MLMSBand #FutureVikings #CSDStrong
🎨 CREATIVITY IN FULL COLOR AT MLMS! 🌟
Our Art students have been hard at work bringing their imaginations to life, and we are so proud of their creativity and focus! From spooky fall-themed drawings to cardboard sculpture builds, our Tigers are exploring new techniques, expressing bold ideas, and learning the power of art as storytelling.
Whether sketching, painting, or building 3D creations, our students are showing commitment, curiosity, and courage in their artistic choices #withJoy. Their artwork is a reminder that when students are given space to dream and create, amazing things happen!
A big thank you to our Art teacher, Ms. Wilford, for cultivating such a joyful, hands-on learning environment. We can’t wait to showcase more masterpieces soon! 🧡🖤
#TigerPride #MakingEveryStrideCount #withJOY #MLMSArts #StudentCreativity #FutureArtists
🌱 GROWING GREATNESS IN OUR GARDEN! 🌼
Our MLMS Garden Club rolled up their sleeves and got planting today, and what an amazing job they did! From preparing soil to planting new blooms, our Tigers worked together with teamwork, responsibility, pride and #withJoy.
Hands in the dirt and smiles all around, our students are learning that growth takes patience, care, and commitment both in the garden and in life. We can’t wait to watch these plants flourish under their hard work and dedication!
A huge thank-you to our Garden Club members and staff sponsors for creating such meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. 🌿✨
#TigerPride #MakingEveryStrideCount #withJOY #GardenClub #GrowingTogether #MLMSTigers
Our MLMS Garden Club rolled up their sleeves and got planting today, and what an amazing job they did! From preparing soil to planting new blooms, our Tigers worked together with teamwork, responsibility, pride and #withJoy.
Hands in the dirt and smiles all around, our students are learning that growth takes patience, care, and commitment both in the garden and in life. We can’t wait to watch these plants flourish under their hard work and dedication!
A huge thank-you to our Garden Club members and staff sponsors for creating such meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. 🌿✨
#TigerPride #MakingEveryStrideCount #withJOY #GardenClub #GrowingTogether #MLMSTigers
💤 PAJAMA DAY WAS A SLEEPY SUCCESS! 🐯✨
Friday our Tigers traded backpacks for blankets and clothes for cozy PJs and and we had an absolute blast! From fuzzy slippers to fun patterns, our hallways were filled with smiles, laughter, and school spirit.
Events like this remind us that building community doesn’t just happen in the classroom , it happens when we create joyful moments together. Thank you to our students for showing up with such positive energy, and to our staff for joining in the fun!
We are proud of our Tigers for making every stride count #withjoy, with pride, and in PAJAMAS! 🧡🖤
#TigerPride #MakingEveryStrideCount #withJOY #SchoolSpirit
🎉🐅 SPIRIT WEEK IS HERE! 🐅🎉
MLMS is ready to show off that TIGER PRIDE with a full week of fun and school spirit! Let’s make October 27–31 unforgettable! 💛🧡
Each day has a special theme, so get creative, participate, and most importantly—have FUN! House points will be awarded daily for students who join in! 🙌
📅 Spirit Week Themes:
✨ Monday: Decades Day – Dress like you’re from any decade!
✨ Tuesday: Twin Day – Find a buddy and match!
✨ Wednesday: Whacky Wednesday – Wear your LEAST coordinated outfit!
✨ Thursday: Teacher/Student Swap Day – Teachers dress like students & students dress like teachers!
✨ Friday: Costume OR House Color Day – Costumes must be school appropriate (no masks, hoods, or weapons).
Let’s go all-in and represent MLMS #withJOY as we head into a week full of laughs, memories, and TIGER SPIRIT! 🐾💥
#TigerPride #EveryStrideCounts #MLMSTigers #SpiritWeek #PBIS #MakingEveryStrideCount
🎉 MLMS Student Spotlight! 🎉
We are proud to celebrate our Tigers who maintained or improved their math performance on the iReady diagnostic since last year!
✅ 6th Grade: 50 students
✅ 7th Grade: 69 students
✅ 8th Grade: 74 students
👏 Keep up the great work and keep practicing!
📌 More information coming soon on celebrations!
💡 Families, feel free to reach out for tips on supporting your child from home.
#MLMSTigers #StudentSuccess #KeepGrowing #withJoy #MakingEveryStrideCount
🎉🎃 Get ready, Tigers and Future Tigers! 🎃🎉
Join MLMS, CES, MES, and SHES for the 2025 Fall Fest on October 30th from 5–7 PM right here at Mace’s Lane! Come out for:
👻 Haunted library
🚗 Trunk-or-Treat
🏅 Costume contest
🎥 Movie + popcorn
🧊 Kona Ice
🎲 Games & crafts
🍽️ FREE food & drinks
💪 Sports & wellness fun
We’re bringing our whole community together for a night of joy, laughter, and fall fun. ALL families are welcome—see you there! 🐅🧡
#TigerPride #CommunitySchool #WithJoy #MLMSTigers #MakingEveryStride
Join MLMS, CES, MES, and SHES for the 2025 Fall Fest on October 30th from 5–7 PM right here at Mace’s Lane! Come out for:
👻 Haunted library
🚗 Trunk-or-Treat
🏅 Costume contest
🎥 Movie + popcorn
🧊 Kona Ice
🎲 Games & crafts
🍽️ FREE food & drinks
💪 Sports & wellness fun
We’re bringing our whole community together for a night of joy, laughter, and fall fun. ALL families are welcome—see you there! 🐅🧡
#TigerPride #CommunitySchool #WithJoy #MLMSTigers #MakingEveryStride
🎄✨ Join Us for a Holiday Market at Mace’s Lane! ✨🎄
We’re spreading holiday cheer #withJoy, while supporting our students! 💛🐅
Come shop local artisans, enjoy food trucks, hot cocoa, photos with Santa 🎅, and festive music — all while helping fund student programming at MLMS.
🗓 Saturday, December 6th
🕙 10AM – 3PM
📍 Mace’s Lane Middle School – 1101 Maces Lane, Cambridge, MD
Interested in being a vendor?!
Vendor spaces are 10’x10’ for $50 (+$10 for electricity). Bring your own table and set up begins at 9AM.
Email Mrs. Matthews at matthewsb@dcpsmd.org to apply.
Let’s make this holiday season one to remember — together! 🎁💚❤️
#TigerPride #EveryStrideCounts #MLMSHolidayMarket #SupportOurStudents
We’re spreading holiday cheer #withJoy, while supporting our students! 💛🐅
Come shop local artisans, enjoy food trucks, hot cocoa, photos with Santa 🎅, and festive music — all while helping fund student programming at MLMS.
🗓 Saturday, December 6th
🕙 10AM – 3PM
📍 Mace’s Lane Middle School – 1101 Maces Lane, Cambridge, MD
Interested in being a vendor?!
Vendor spaces are 10’x10’ for $50 (+$10 for electricity). Bring your own table and set up begins at 9AM.
Email Mrs. Matthews at matthewsb@dcpsmd.org to apply.
Let’s make this holiday season one to remember — together! 🎁💚❤️
#TigerPride #EveryStrideCounts #MLMSHolidayMarket #SupportOurStudents
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Please see the School Social Worker Newsletter for October 2025 and take our pledge to help stop and prevent bullying.
🧦 Sock it to Bullying! 🧦
Today we showed our support for kindness and inclusion by wearing our craziest socks to take a stand against bullying! Every pair of colorful, mismatched, and wacky socks reminded us that it’s okay to be different — our differences make us unique and special. 💙
Together, we can create a school where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected. Let’s keep standing up, speaking out, and spreading kindness every day #withJOY! 💪✨
#SockItToBullying #KindnessCounts #UnityDay #BeTheDifference #withJOY
🎉 Get Ready for Our First Back 2 School Event of the Year! 🎉
📅 Back 2 School Technology & Information Night
Join us for an exciting evening packed with everything you need to know about the year ahead!
✨ What to Expect:
Sneak peeks at upcoming social, athletic, and academic events
Helpful strategies to support your student’s digital learning journey
📢 Save Your Spot!
Please RSVP here to let us know you’re coming:
RSVP Now @ https://tinyurl.com/4fykx5eb
Note: RSVP is not required to attend, but it helps us plan for food, refreshments, and materials.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎒📚
📅 Back 2 School Technology & Information Night
Join us for an exciting evening packed with everything you need to know about the year ahead!
✨ What to Expect:
Sneak peeks at upcoming social, athletic, and academic events
Helpful strategies to support your student’s digital learning journey
📢 Save Your Spot!
Please RSVP here to let us know you’re coming:
RSVP Now @ https://tinyurl.com/4fykx5eb
Note: RSVP is not required to attend, but it helps us plan for food, refreshments, and materials.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎒📚
Good afternoon MLMS Families!
🎉 MLMS Bullying Prevention Spirit Week is here! 🎉
Let’s unite to promote kindness, inclusion, and school spirit! Join us for a week of themed fun:
🧢 Monday – Crazy Sock Day: "Sock it to Bullying!" Wear your favorite crazy socks.
🏈 Tuesday – Celebrate Our Differences: Rock your favorite mismatched clothes, bright colors, or crazy patterns!
🧡 Wednesday – Unity Day: Wear orange to show we stand together.
🎀 Thursday – Team Up: Wear your favorite sports shirt or jersey to show the world that we are a team against bullying!
✨ Friday – Put a Rest to Bullying: Wear your favorite comfy clothes or school appropriate pajamas!
Let’s show our spirit and stand strong against bullying! 💪
#BullyingPrevention #SpiritWeek #MLMSTigers #withJoy
🎉 MLMS Bullying Prevention Spirit Week is here! 🎉
Let’s unite to promote kindness, inclusion, and school spirit! Join us for a week of themed fun:
🧢 Monday – Crazy Sock Day: "Sock it to Bullying!" Wear your favorite crazy socks.
🏈 Tuesday – Celebrate Our Differences: Rock your favorite mismatched clothes, bright colors, or crazy patterns!
🧡 Wednesday – Unity Day: Wear orange to show we stand together.
🎀 Thursday – Team Up: Wear your favorite sports shirt or jersey to show the world that we are a team against bullying!
✨ Friday – Put a Rest to Bullying: Wear your favorite comfy clothes or school appropriate pajamas!
Let’s show our spirit and stand strong against bullying! 💪
#BullyingPrevention #SpiritWeek #MLMSTigers #withJoy
🎉 Get Ready for Our First Back 2 School Event of the Year! 🎉
📅 Back 2 School Technology & Information Night
Join us for an exciting evening packed with everything you need to know about the year ahead!
✨ What to Expect:
Sneak peeks at upcoming social, athletic, and academic events
Helpful strategies to support your student’s digital learning journey
📢 Save Your Spot!
Please RSVP here to let us know you’re coming:
RSVP Now @ https://tinyurl.com/4fykx5eb
Note: RSVP is not required to attend, but it helps us plan for food, refreshments, and materials.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎒📚
📅 Back 2 School Technology & Information Night
Join us for an exciting evening packed with everything you need to know about the year ahead!
✨ What to Expect:
Sneak peeks at upcoming social, athletic, and academic events
Helpful strategies to support your student’s digital learning journey
📢 Save Your Spot!
Please RSVP here to let us know you’re coming:
RSVP Now @ https://tinyurl.com/4fykx5eb
Note: RSVP is not required to attend, but it helps us plan for food, refreshments, and materials.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎒📚
TODAY from 5pm to 7pm, a portion of your Chick-Fil-A order will be donated to MLMS when using the mobile app for in-store and drive thru orders.
Steps to donate to MLMS:
1. Download the CFA App
-Android - https://bit.ly/ChickFilaApp-Driod
-Apple User - https://bit.ly/ChickFilaApp-Apple
2.Order through the CFA App
3.Scan your APP QR Code at Chick-Fil-A when you pick up your order
We will see you on Tuesday October 14th
