Friday, December 2, 2016

The Middle Update 12/2/16

Another great week in a a great school is in the books!  Check out below for the latest news and information.

Puma Pride Committee Meeting Recap
The latest Puma Pride Committee meeting took place this past Thursday (12/1) after school.  You can check out the meeting agenda and notes HERE.

Staff Meeting Next Week
We will be having a staff meeting next Tuesday (12/6) in Mrs. Anderson's Room (rm. 3).  The meeting will focus on sharing the innovative ways that we have been using questioning and discussion techniques in our classrooms to increase the level of engagement and higher level thinking.

Middle School Holiday Concert
Our annual holiday concert that will feature our talented musicians will be on Monday, December 19 at 7:00 pm in the 1-8 Gym.  Mark your calendars and get ready to take in a great show!

Literacy Committee Meeting
The next Literacy Committee Meeting is Thursday, December 8th at 2:45 pm in Ms. Keller's room.  We will breakdown the last round of book talks, and plan for future activities.  Anyone is welcome to join and contribute!

Next Student of the Month Breakfast
The next Student of the Month Breakfast will be on Thursday, December 15.  Please send me your nominees by early next week.  Mr. Gavin is up for the Applied Academic teachers.

Early Release on Thursday 12/22
Looking ahead, we will follow the Early Release schedule for Thursday, 12/22.  Students will be dismissed at 1:15 on this day.

Twitter Find of the Week
Strategies for helping students with "scattered minds" prioritize their work: .

Duty Next Week
Morning - Odden, Johnson
Bus - Hazard

Data
Attendance Rates (through first Friday in December)
16-17 - 95.95%
15-16 - 95.90%
14-15 - 95.27%

Behavior Referral Data (through first Friday in December)
16-17 - 47 Events, 26 Students
15-16 - 81 Events, 44 Students
14-15 - 145 Events, 52 Students

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The Middle Update 12/2/16

Another great week in a a great school is in the books!  Check out below for the latest news and information.

Puma Pride Committee Meeting Recap
The latest Puma Pride Committee meeting took place this past Thursday (12/1) after school.  You can check out the meeting agenda and notes HERE.

Staff Meeting Next Week
We will be having a staff meeting next Tuesday (12/6) in Mrs. Anderson's Room (rm. 3).  The meeting will focus on sharing the innovative ways that we have been using questioning and discussion techniques in our classrooms to increase the level of engagement and higher level thinking.

Middle School Holiday Concert
Our annual holiday concert that will feature our talented musicians will be on Monday, December 19 at 7:00 pm in the 1-8 Gym.  Mark your calendars and get ready to take in a great show!

Literacy Committee Meeting
The next Literacy Committee Meeting is Thursday, December 8th at 2:45 pm in Ms. Keller's room.  We will breakdown the last round of book talks, and plan for future activities.  Anyone is welcome to join and contribute!

Next Student of the Month Breakfast
The next Student of the Month Breakfast will be on Thursday, December 15.  Please send me your nominees by early next week.  Mr. Gavin is up for the Applied Academic teachers.

Early Release on Thursday 12/22
Looking ahead, we will follow the Early Release schedule for Thursday, 12/22.  Students will be dismissed at 1:15 on this day.

Twitter Find of the Week
Strategies for helping students with "scattered minds" prioritize their work: .

Duty Next Week
Morning - Odden, Johnson
Bus - Hazard

Data
Attendance Rates (through first Friday in December)
16-17 - 95.95%
15-16 - 95.90%
14-15 - 95.27%

Behavior Referral Data (through first Friday in December)
16-17 - 47 Events, 26 Students
15-16 - 81 Events, 44 Students
14-15 - 145 Events, 52 Students