Friday, May 26, 2017

The Middle Update 5/26/17

This was a busy week with the talents of our students on full display in many different areas...I hope everyone has the chance to enjoy a long weekend with your family and friends.  

Article of the Week
The article this week highlights the importance of ending the year strong right up until that final dismissal.

Finishing the Year Strong: They Deserve Your Best

Staff Meeting on Monday 6/5
We will have a staff meeting on Monday (6/5) in Mrs. Anderson's room.

End of Year Meetings
Each teacher will need to meet with me to discuss the final SLO results and the PPG reflections.  For Summary Year teachers, we will also review the final reflections of our Domains 1-4 conversations.  As you finish up your final data collection, analysis, and self-scoring for the SLO's, please let me know when you are ready to discuss the results.  We will either utilize bi-weekly meeting time, or set up another time for this meeting.  
In the meetings I have had so far, I have been impressed to see how the "targeted assessment" process, has led to impressive achievements for the related SLO.  For the teachers I have met with already, this process has led to focused efforts to improve student achievement in the targeted areas. 

Carelli Cup Home Stretch
Our 8th Graders have won this year's Carelli Cup with a strong showing in the final event.


End of the School Year Preparation
The remaining weeks of school will seem to go very fast.  As we plan for the end of the school year, a reminder that our guiding principles (each minute of class time is crucial for guiding students forward) hold true right up until the last minute of class on the last day of school.  We treat the last day/week of school as if it was any other.  We will run this Early Release Schedule on the last day of school with normal classes taking place.

School Supply Lists for next school year
Please review the supply lists and update this list as necessary for next school year.

Supply List

Barn Date- End of the Year Gathering
We have confirmed that we are going to have our annual gathering at the "Barn" on Thursday, June 1 starting at around 3:30 p.m.  Dinner will be at 4:45 p.m. and the presentation to follow.  This is our attempt at having a good time recognizing staff for the school year.  If you would like to be a presenter please contact me.  All staff in the district are invited to attend.  The administration will provide the meat and others can bring a dish to pass.  More information will be forthcoming.

Retirement Open House
To the Poynette Community, Family, and Friends of:
Dan Riley
Physical Education Teacher
35 Years of Service
Sue Scott
Clerical Assistant
24 Years of Service
To recognize and honor our retirees we invite you to an: 
Open House on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 
from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Poynette High School IMC
We appreciate the dedication our employees have given throughout the years to our students, staff, and community.  Please come and wish them well in the future.
Light refreshments will be served.  Please note there will be no formal presentations.  Guests may come and go as they please.

Senior Walk on June 1st
Our School District began a tradition last year with the Senior Walk.  We are going to do this again this year.  The Seniors are going to head over at 9:10 a.m. on Thursday, June 1st and walk through the 1-8 building.  Our students are encouraged to come out of their rooms and cheer them on.  They will weave their way through the building in certain areas.  An actual parade route will be shared later, and it will be similar to last year.

Graduation
All teaching staff are invited to walk in the graduation ceremony.  The ceremony will be on Sunday, June 4th.  The staff will be able to wear robes and hoods again this year.  If you have your own, please wear it, otherwise one will be provided.  Please contact Dr. Hoernke or Mrs. Rylander if you have any questions.

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Upcoming Dates
May 30th - Science Department Meeting - 2:50 - Ms. Schoen's Room
May 31st - Social Studies Department Meeting - 2:50 - Mr. Kallungi's Room
May 31st - Retirement Open House - 3:30 - 5:00 - HS IMC
June 1st - Senior Walk - 9:10 - throughout the 1-8 building
June 5th - PMS Staff Meeting - 2:55 - Mrs. Anderson's Room
June 6th - 8th Graders Last Day/Field Trip/Dance
June 7th - Last Day - Early Release for all students at 12:30

Duty Next Week
Morning - Johnson
Bus - Hendrickson

Images from the Week




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The Middle Update 5/26/17

This was a busy week with the talents of our students on full display in many different areas...I hope everyone has the chance to enjoy a long weekend with your family and friends.  

Article of the Week
The article this week highlights the importance of ending the year strong right up until that final dismissal.

Finishing the Year Strong: They Deserve Your Best

Staff Meeting on Monday 6/5
We will have a staff meeting on Monday (6/5) in Mrs. Anderson's room.

End of Year Meetings
Each teacher will need to meet with me to discuss the final SLO results and the PPG reflections.  For Summary Year teachers, we will also review the final reflections of our Domains 1-4 conversations.  As you finish up your final data collection, analysis, and self-scoring for the SLO's, please let me know when you are ready to discuss the results.  We will either utilize bi-weekly meeting time, or set up another time for this meeting.  
In the meetings I have had so far, I have been impressed to see how the "targeted assessment" process, has led to impressive achievements for the related SLO.  For the teachers I have met with already, this process has led to focused efforts to improve student achievement in the targeted areas. 

Carelli Cup Home Stretch
Our 8th Graders have won this year's Carelli Cup with a strong showing in the final event.


End of the School Year Preparation
The remaining weeks of school will seem to go very fast.  As we plan for the end of the school year, a reminder that our guiding principles (each minute of class time is crucial for guiding students forward) hold true right up until the last minute of class on the last day of school.  We treat the last day/week of school as if it was any other.  We will run this Early Release Schedule on the last day of school with normal classes taking place.

School Supply Lists for next school year
Please review the supply lists and update this list as necessary for next school year.

Supply List

Barn Date- End of the Year Gathering
We have confirmed that we are going to have our annual gathering at the "Barn" on Thursday, June 1 starting at around 3:30 p.m.  Dinner will be at 4:45 p.m. and the presentation to follow.  This is our attempt at having a good time recognizing staff for the school year.  If you would like to be a presenter please contact me.  All staff in the district are invited to attend.  The administration will provide the meat and others can bring a dish to pass.  More information will be forthcoming.

Retirement Open House
To the Poynette Community, Family, and Friends of:
Dan Riley
Physical Education Teacher
35 Years of Service
Sue Scott
Clerical Assistant
24 Years of Service
To recognize and honor our retirees we invite you to an: 
Open House on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 
from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Poynette High School IMC
We appreciate the dedication our employees have given throughout the years to our students, staff, and community.  Please come and wish them well in the future.
Light refreshments will be served.  Please note there will be no formal presentations.  Guests may come and go as they please.

Senior Walk on June 1st
Our School District began a tradition last year with the Senior Walk.  We are going to do this again this year.  The Seniors are going to head over at 9:10 a.m. on Thursday, June 1st and walk through the 1-8 building.  Our students are encouraged to come out of their rooms and cheer them on.  They will weave their way through the building in certain areas.  An actual parade route will be shared later, and it will be similar to last year.

Graduation
All teaching staff are invited to walk in the graduation ceremony.  The ceremony will be on Sunday, June 4th.  The staff will be able to wear robes and hoods again this year.  If you have your own, please wear it, otherwise one will be provided.  Please contact Dr. Hoernke or Mrs. Rylander if you have any questions.

Sign up on this Document

Upcoming Dates
May 30th - Science Department Meeting - 2:50 - Ms. Schoen's Room
May 31st - Social Studies Department Meeting - 2:50 - Mr. Kallungi's Room
May 31st - Retirement Open House - 3:30 - 5:00 - HS IMC
June 1st - Senior Walk - 9:10 - throughout the 1-8 building
June 5th - PMS Staff Meeting - 2:55 - Mrs. Anderson's Room
June 6th - 8th Graders Last Day/Field Trip/Dance
June 7th - Last Day - Early Release for all students at 12:30

Duty Next Week
Morning - Johnson
Bus - Hendrickson

Images from the Week