Morris K. Udall Middle School

Happy September! Here is the newest edition of Buzz News, our monthly school newsletter! Click the link to view and read all about what's happening here at MKU! https://aptg.co/s4X45C

Free Dental Day this Labor Day here at MKU! 🦷 See the flyer for more information

Picture Day is next week September 8th! Students may dress down for these photos.
Order forms were passed out during students' advisory classes this week.

There are FREE HAIRCUT coupons available in the front office for those who want to look nice and fresh for their photos!

🌟 Time to Glow Big or Go Home! 🌟 Our first dance of the year is NEXT WEEK on Tuesday (September 1st) from 4:30-6:00pm in the MKU gym
Entry is $2 and students must have a signed permission slip to attend! Snacks and sodas will be available to purchase as well. We'll also be selling glow sticks to really make it bright! ✨
We hope to see you at our glow party!

Check out our Parent Education calendar for September!

Kona Ice is back tomorrow during student lunches 🍧
This is a great fundraiser for MKU! Please make sure your student is coming to school with enough money to buy a sweet treat. If they have a reusable cup, they may bring that too!

iReady testing continues next week! On Tuesday and Wednesday, students will take their reading diagnostic test. Please make sure students are present and on-time!
Here are some tips to make sure your student is ready for testing:
-Get a good night’s sleep the day before
-Eat a healthy breakfast the morning of
-Arrive to school on time
-Take deep breaths and remember: you got this!

Coffee with the principal is back! Stop by this THURSDAY August 20th from 9:30-10:30am to connect with Mr. Glay and learn about all the amazing things happen at MKU!

You're invite to come meet our Parent Educator TOMORROW (the 18th) from 9am to 10am in room 121. Learn about classes, community support, and more!

iReady testing begins next week! On Tuesday and Wednesday, students will take their math diagnostic test. Please make sure students are present and on-time!
Here are some tips to make sure your student is ready for testing:
-Get a good night’s sleep the day before
-Eat a healthy breakfast the morning of
-Arrive to school on time
-Take deep breaths and remember: you got this!

Calling all Yellowjacket leaders! 🐝 If your student is interested in joining Student Council this year, there is an informational meeting happening after school on Tuesday (August 18th) from 3:45 to 5pm. Stop by to learn how StuCo campaigns and elections work, and to share your ideas for the school year!
(This meeting is only for students interested in joining student council. Please plan student pick-up accordingly if your student is attending.)

Kona Ice is back tomorrow during student lunches 🍧
This is a great fundraiser for MKU! Please make sure your student is coming to school with enough money to buy a sweet treat. If they have a reusable cup, they may bring that too!

To help keep traffic moving safely and efficiently, please do not stop or wait for extended periods of time in the drive-through line. If you need to wait for your student, please arrange to meet them at a designated location outside of the school parking lot.

Thank you for helping us keep traffic moving and ensuring a safe and efficient arrival/ dismissal process for all families.

Consulte la foto adjunta para conocer el procedimiento de llegada y recogida de alumnos en el estacionamiento.

Para ayudar a mantener el flujo de tráfico de manera segura y eficiente, le rogamos que no se detenga ni espere durante períodos prolongados en la fila de circulación vehicular. Si necesita esperar a su hijo, por favor acuerde encontrarse con él en un lugar designado fuera del estacionamiento de la escuela.

Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener la fluidez del tráfico y a garantizar un proceso de llegada y salida seguro y eficiente para todas las familias.

If you or your family are in the need community services, our wonderful parent educator can help by connecting you with the resources you may need. Use the QR codes on the flyers or this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2UdGO0xdNkiggY-xXNkvTVt6AHj97UAjLdgTiTeklSr8rnw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

There is a food distribution event happening tomorrow at the Heart of Isaac (1403 N. 32nd Ave). All are welcome! See the flyer for more details.

Today was an awesome 1st Day of School! Thank you to everyone who made it run as smoothly as possible!!
We can't wait to see you all tomorrow 🐝

Kona Ice will be here tomorrow during open house 🍧
This is a great fundraiser for MKU and a great way to ring in the new school year with a sweet treat!

Welcome back MKU!!
Open House is this Thursday from 4 to 6pm. Stop by and meet your new teachers!
The first day of school is Monday August 3rd! Drop-off starts at 8:15am and the bell rings at 8:30am.
We can't wait to see all of our wonderful Yellowjackets!

FREE backpacks, FREE sports physicals, FREE haircuts, and MORE!!
Join us for the Isaac School District Back to School Health fair tomorrow 7/25/26 at Isaac Middle School from 9:00-12:00. (Sports Physicals are required for students to play on any sports team).
MKU is a CLEAR backpack only school.

MKU Back to School Info!
New this year:
Spandex shorts (legging material) will NOT be allowed at MKU.
The playground gate will open at 8:15. Please note that we will not have supervision available until 8:15. Students should not come to school until 8:15.
Reminders:
Dress code reminders attached. NO HOODIES, Clear Backpacks Only
FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS, backpacks, and haircuts at the ISD back to school Health Fair (Isaac Middle School 7/25/26 7AM - 1PM)
Open House/ Meet the Teacher Night: 7/30/26 4:00-6:00