Check out below for some Middle School updates.
Spring Parent/Teacher Conference Goals
Parent/Teacher Conferences are next week. This is the first time that we are running a format where we will have scheduled conferences on the first night, and more of an open format on the second night. There are sure to be some things that come up that we did not anticipate...that is ok...we will learn from any of these items as we move forward. Please review the NOTE sent out to parents. Our goals for having this format are as follows:
-We wanted to specifically schedule conferences to ensure that we meet with students who may be struggling a bit. We want to help open the lines of communication so we can work together to see improvement in effort.
-For both nights, we will have a folder for each student available to parents as they enter the building. The goal is for them to get the chance to review student information prior to their time with the teachers. We want to maximize the time they have with the teachers so there is a better chance for rich discussion and an opportunity to review student work using rubrics and model papers to outline the path for improvement for each student. In the folder will include: Current Grades Report (similar to report card format), STAR Progress Update, and Puma Pride reflection sheets (done in Homeroom this Friday). The folders will be put together by the front office staff.
-For the Open House night, we really want to get the chance to check in with all parents. It will be important to have some samples of student work ready to review. The conversations should focus on areas of strength, but also highlight areas for each student to improve. Seeing work samples can really help all parties understand the expectations and our system.
-If a parent would like a more in depth conversation during the Open House portion, work with them to set up a time to come in and meet.
-If a parent would like to schedule a conference on the 2nd night...we can be flexible and do that, as long as it only involves one teacher at a time. On the 2nd night, all teachers should be near their rooms ready for parent drop-ins.
-Applied teachers should schedule any conference they wish or join a conference for a student on the first night, If you want to leave a note for a parent to stop buy, that is acceptable also.
Field Trips/Chaperones Reminder
If you plan on having a field trip or have any parent/community volunteers working with our kids, please review the Field Trip Guidelines.
Budget
The budget process materials have been shared. By March 22nd, please have paper copies of your requisitions to me. Each department's requisitions should be submitted together below a cover sheet. I will review the requests once I receive them or over Spring Break. I will meet with teachers or departments after Spring Break if there have been modifications to the requests. Once approved, I will return them so they can be entered into Skyward for the 16-17 school year. Please see me with any questions.
Student of the Month Breakfast
The next SOM Breakfast will be on Thursday, March 24. Please begin discussing your selections for this month's recognition, and let us know as soon as you make a decision. Mr. Lendobeja is up for the Applied teachers this month.
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Data
Behavior Referral Data (Through March 4)
15-16 - 165 Events, 64 Students
14-15 - 210 Events, 65 Students
13-14 - 254 Events, 97 Students
12-13 - 197 Events, 81 Students
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