Friday, November 18, 2016

The Middle Update 11/18/16

With a short week next week, the month of November is almost in the rear view mirror.  This time of year always seems to be here and gone before you know it.  The focus on our students and facilitating their achievement to levels they thought weren't possible remains at the forefront, with each day a new opportunity for growth.  Our students are fortunate to attend a school with a dedicated, student-centered staff.

2nd Quarter Grades
The posting window for our grades is open any time.  Teachers can post student progress grades in any standard anytime throughout the quarter.  Please have posted grades (mid-term) in Infinite Campus updated by the end of November.  Those grades should then be updated as they change throughout the quarter.

Staff Meeting on Tuesday, 12/6
We will meet as a staff on Tuesday (12/6) in Mrs. Anderson's room (3).  We will check in on the practice of facilitating solid student discussion in our classes.  Teachers will share effective strategies that are being utilized in our classrooms.  If you have had solid success in this area, and would like to share with the group, please let me know, and you'll have the opportunity to spread the good practice.

Puma Pride Committee
The next Puma Pride Committee meeting will be on Tuesday, 11/29.  We will review and continue to work on refining our school-wide Puma Pride interventions.

School Board Meeting
The November School Board Meeting is Monday at 7 pm.  Click HERE to view the board report from the Middle School.

IE Book Talks
We completed our first round of book talks on Thursday.  From my perspective, it appeared to go very well, with a number of students excited to read some of the titles that were presented.  I will be looking for feedback from all stakeholders to examine our next steps for helping to embed the love of reading into our school culture.  Thank you to all of you for your efforts in communication, preparation to pull off a solid event.

Early Release on Wednesday (11/23) is 1:15
See the schedule for this day.

Twitter Find of the Week
Breaking a vicious cycle that undermines student success: .



Duty Next Week
Morning - Hendrickson, Johnson
Bus - Frehner

Data
Puma Pride Data (Percent of students will all ME's)


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The Middle Update 11/18/16

With a short week next week, the month of November is almost in the rear view mirror.  This time of year always seems to be here and gone before you know it.  The focus on our students and facilitating their achievement to levels they thought weren't possible remains at the forefront, with each day a new opportunity for growth.  Our students are fortunate to attend a school with a dedicated, student-centered staff.

2nd Quarter Grades
The posting window for our grades is open any time.  Teachers can post student progress grades in any standard anytime throughout the quarter.  Please have posted grades (mid-term) in Infinite Campus updated by the end of November.  Those grades should then be updated as they change throughout the quarter.

Staff Meeting on Tuesday, 12/6
We will meet as a staff on Tuesday (12/6) in Mrs. Anderson's room (3).  We will check in on the practice of facilitating solid student discussion in our classes.  Teachers will share effective strategies that are being utilized in our classrooms.  If you have had solid success in this area, and would like to share with the group, please let me know, and you'll have the opportunity to spread the good practice.

Puma Pride Committee
The next Puma Pride Committee meeting will be on Tuesday, 11/29.  We will review and continue to work on refining our school-wide Puma Pride interventions.

School Board Meeting
The November School Board Meeting is Monday at 7 pm.  Click HERE to view the board report from the Middle School.

IE Book Talks
We completed our first round of book talks on Thursday.  From my perspective, it appeared to go very well, with a number of students excited to read some of the titles that were presented.  I will be looking for feedback from all stakeholders to examine our next steps for helping to embed the love of reading into our school culture.  Thank you to all of you for your efforts in communication, preparation to pull off a solid event.

Early Release on Wednesday (11/23) is 1:15
See the schedule for this day.

Twitter Find of the Week
Breaking a vicious cycle that undermines student success: .



Duty Next Week
Morning - Hendrickson, Johnson
Bus - Frehner

Data
Puma Pride Data (Percent of students will all ME's)