
We are so excited and proud to announce our Spark Champions for the Month of October. These students have shown the traits of a Monarch this moth and we are so excited to recognize these students.
6th Grade-
Kindness- Joyce Song
Integrity- Paige Sagen
Perseverance- Damian Reese
7th Grade-
Kindness- Sylvia Ramirez
Integrity- Loni Sagen
Perseverance- Noelle Mahmood
8th Grade-
Kindness- Liam Stevick
Integrity- Dorian Casson
Perseverance- Sha'ki Gaynor
Fine Arts-
Kindness- Chariss Solivan
Integrity- Rhune Doggett
Perseverance- Dean Overstreet

Our 8th-grade art students have once again demonstrated their incredible talent. The winners of this year's holiday card competition are Aliana Ballares, Eli Cong, and Eliza Alayon.




Please join us in congratulating the following MMSOA students recently selected for the 2023-2024 SC Allstate Chorus! Over 650 students from 35 schools across the state auditioned. 180 were selected. We are 1 of 2 middle schools representing BCSD this year. We are very proud of all who auditioned!
6th Grade:
Emma Alongi
Tala Smith
7th Grade:
Danni Cousins
Lexi Guerry
Abigail Knoell
Tyne Penn
8th Grade:
Evelyn Allen
Copelyn Golden
Reilly Golden
Lauren Harrison
Ashton Ranly
Maliyah Scott

To complete our spirit week everyone came dressed in their Halloween best last Friday!











Periodically our Administration comes together and selects a deserving staff member to be our Mighty Monarch. The Mighty Monarch is a staff member who shows his/her Monarch Spark through integrity, kindness, and perseverance. The Mighty Monarch leads by example and creates a positive environment for our students. At this time we are honored to announce Ms. Kayla Clark as our chosen Mighty Monarch.


October's Library Club was all about having fun with friends! Students colored, constructed structures, and played chess, checkers, Otrio, and Uno. Permission slips will be available on November 13th for the next gathering which will be held on Monday, November 20th.









Do you have a bachelor's degree? You could be a teacher in Berkeley County!
There will be two alternative certification info sessions for prospective teachers. The first session will be held virtually on October 18 at 6 p.m., and the second will be on November 1 at 4:30 p.m. at our main office in Moncks Corner.
Learn More: https://www.bcsdschools.net/article/1270631


Please enjoy this week's newsletter.
https://www.smore.com/8qc4m-mmsoa-parent-newsletter

We are so excited to announce our 3rd annual Trunk or Treat at Marrington! Tickets to the event are only $5 per child, adults are free. If you want to host a trunk it is $10 this year and you will use the link is below to register and pay!
We can't wait to see everyone!
Tickets: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/mmsoa-trunk-or-treat-fall-festival2023?cart=22847c7a-b0e4-47e0-aef4-b11e1d531a5b%21%2163846697
Trunks: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/trunk-or-treat-host-a-trunk?cart=e0bd910f-f18a-4ebf-9f42-03cc0b4a932a%21%2163846693


The library's Craft Corner gathering was a blast! Club participants made tea light globes, mason jar mummies, and book page ghosts. They also made cards for Mrs. Galati, our surprise guest, to deliver to Veterans. The next gathering will be held December 4th. See Mrs. Courtney or Mrs. Fisher for more information.











Please take a moment to review this BCSD Office of Special Services newsletter. It includes information about multiple events and opportunities. https://www.smore.com/ra6x7


Please enjoy this week's parent newsletter.
https://www.smore.com/fqwch-mmsoa-parent-newsletter

Please enjoy this week's parent newsletter.
https://www.smore.com/7acgb-mmsoa-parent-newsletter

Our Trunk or Treat will be held Friday, October 27th from 5-7pm


Periodically our Administration comes together and selects a deserving staff member to receive our Mighty Monarch Spark Award. The Mighty Monarch is a staff member that shows his/her Monarch Spark through integrity, kindness and perseverance. The Mighty Monarch leads by example and creates a positive environment for our students. We are honored to announce that Officer Gillard is our chosen Mighty Monarch Spark Recipient. Thank you for all of your hard work!


Please enjoy this week's parent newsletter.
https://www.smore.com/tuqbk-mmsoa-parent-newsletter

Final Donation Report!
Thank you Marrington Staff, Students, & Families! We are beyond blessed to have your support!


King Kip loved the 6th grade lunch dance party!



To better serve the physical and mental wellbeing of those who work for BCSD, the YMCA has partnered with the school district to provide free memberships to all BCSD employees. In celebration of this partnership, BCSD employees are invited to come out to the Cane Bay Family YMCA on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. to activate their memberships and tour the Cane Bay facility. Learn more at https://berkeleycosdsc.sites.thrillshare.com/article/1252290.


Yesterday's Spark-A-Thon Winners silly string' d Officer Gillard at lunch.
Not sure who had a better time, OG or the students??????
Shout-Out to our winning homeroom teachers and students-
1) Ms. McCumiskey 2) Mrs. Price 3) Mr. Lycke

