The Memorial Message - August Newsletter

New School Year. Same Vision. 📢

Dear Memorial Families,

As summer winds down, we’re getting ready to welcome your children back to Memorial Middle School. Every new school year brings a fresh start—but this year, we’re anchoring ourselves in something deeper. Our school vision—Adapt. Believe. Connect.—guides everything we do. We’re committed to adjusting to meet students where they are, holding a deep belief in their potential, and prioritizing meaningful relationships across our school community.

I’m proud to serve as principal of this incredible school, and I look forward to building something great together this year.

🗓 Upcoming Parent Orientations

We’re inviting you to join us for our Parent Orientation sessions in August. These gatherings provide an opportunity to meet our team, learn more about the upcoming school year, and establish the trust and connections that will carry us forward.

Cotten at Memorial Families (Incoming 6th Grade)
📅 Tuesday, August 5
🕥 Virtual Option: 10:30 AM via Google Meet (link will be shared soon)
🕕 In-Person Option: 6:00 PM at Memorial Middle School, 451 Van Sciver Parkway, Willingboro, NJ 08046

Incoming 7th & 8th Grade Families
📅 Tuesday, August 12
🕥 Virtual Option: 10:30 AM via Google Meet (link will be shared soon)
🕕 In-Person Option: 6:00 PM at Memorial Middle School, 451 Van Sciver Parkway, Willingboro, NJ 08046

We’ll discuss expectations, upcoming events, and resources to help you and your child get off to a strong start.

📚 What You’ll Receive

To support a smooth start to the year, families will receive:

A digital copy of our Student Code of Conduct
Key policies and school procedures
Communication protocols

These materials are designed to keep you informed and aligned with our goals for the year ahead.

🗳 PTA Elections – Your Voice Matters

We’re excited to relaunch our Parent Teacher Association (PTA) this year. Our goal is to build a team of committed parents and caregivers who want to support our school’s growth, advocate for student needs, and strengthen community ties.

We’ll be holding elections for PTA leadership positions soon. If you’re interested in joining or learning more, please sign up at Orientation or look out for our interest form, which will be sent via email. Your time, insight, and partnership are deeply valued.

👣 Moving Forward Together

As we enter this new year, I want to invite every family into something deeper than involvement—into partnership. At Memorial, we’re not just running a school; we’re shaping lives. And that means we need each other. Let’s commit to working together to find solutions, even when challenges arise. Let’s prioritize learning in ways that remind us: the world doesn’t get to pause when we have a future to build. And let’s raise the bar—together. Every child in our building has the potential to grow, achieve, and exceed expectations. We believe in them. Let’s show them what’s possible when their school and home community adapt, believe, and connect together.