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After Hours Program
After Hours provides the opportunity for Merrill Middle School students to have help working on school assignments and projects with the help of UW-O student volunteers. After Hours is held in the Media Center from 3:00 - 4:40 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Students must sign in each day with the on-site supervisor, and bring homework or reading material
Parent Teacher Organization
Parents are children's first teachers and we are proud to have an active and supportive PTO at Merrill Middle School. They support the school through fund raising. The PTO meets every month the second Tuesday of the month in the media center at 6:30p.m. Their meetings are open to the public. President – Dave Davies Vice – President – Tom Polishinski Secretary – Joann Brown Treasurer – Pam Salzer Officers of the PTO at Merrill are:
Merrill Middle School MAP groups
MAP (Merrill Assistance Program) groups are voluntary, confidential groups for students who wish to discuss and learn about a variety of different issues. Groups that we offer, but are not necessarily held every semester, are listed and described in the attached document. Students are only allowed to sign up for one group per semester. The groups are usually held on Wednesdays for a total of eight weeks, rotating through every class period so that students will miss each of their classes only once. Students are responsible for checking in with their teachers before each group, and handing in homework before coming to group. In addition, they are responsible for making up any missed class work.
M.A.P. Groups
_____ DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP - This group is for students whose parents are divorced, in the process of divorce, or thinking about getting a divorce. We will discuss coping skills, stress that is a part of divorce, and stepparent issues. _____ FRIENDSHIP GROUP - Are you having difficulties making friends? Do you want to learn some skills on how to be a good friend? This group is a good place to start. _____ FAMILY PROBLEMS - Are there family problems at home that you would like to get help solving or dealing with? These issues can be abuse, divorce, violence, or getting along with your parents. _____ CONCERNED PERSONS GROUP - Are you worried about someone else's use of alcohol or other drugs? Group is a safe place to talk about your feelings and learn ways to cope and get your own needs met. _____ GRIEF GROUP - Consider this group if someone close to you has died, whether it be a friend or family member. We will learn the stages of grief and how to cope. _____ B.R.I.G.H.T. (Biting Right Into Good Healthy Thoughts) - This group will focus on self-esteem and feeling good about your body, mind, and spirit. _____ STAYING SAFE, STANDING STRONG - This MAP group will focus on protective behaviors. Feeling safe no matter where you are and learning how to stand up to peer pressures that you will encounter in life. _____ STOP SMOKING - If you smoke, know you are already addicted to tobacco, and would like support from your peers to stop smoking, this group can help. The group will be a confidential and safe place to share information and get support. _____ LIFE MANAGEMENT - This group is a good group if you feel you have problems controlling your anger or dealing with people in authority. _____ ADHD GROUP - If you struggle with Attention Deficit Disorder, it is probably hard for you to sit still and concentrate in class. Your behavior may get you into trouble with teachers or friends. This group can help you gain more control over your life. _____ DEVELOPING YOUR ASSETS - Everyone has assets; learn about the 40 developmental assets and how to build on them through activities, games, and projects. _____ JOURNALING GROUP - Instead of talking, are you a person who likes to write down your feelings? Members of this group have an opportunity to write about memories, dreams, relationships, or other issues of concern or interest to you. _____ PERSONAL GROWTH - Would you like the opportunity to talk about various issues that a middle school students faces at school, home, or with friends? This is a discussion group, so you will need to participate by talking in the group. Special speakers may be part of this group depending on the issues and needs discussed. _____ HMONG SUPPORT GROUP - Jaime Lo, who works for Advocap, facilitates this group, which is for Hmong students who would like to discuss and learn about various issues related to the Hmong culture.

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