Friday, June 2, 2017

The Middle Update 6/2/17

Another week is in the books, and we have the most important one coming up.  We will keep a strong academic focus right up until kids are dismissed for lunch on Wednesday afternoon.

Article of the Week
The article this week provides insight into what I think is the most critical parts for us to routinely facilitate successful experiences in the classroom no matter what the student roster looks like.  One of my favorite former teachers/coaches, Mike Plemon, who I'd consider the reason I went into education, says it best..."Capture their heart, and you'll capture their mind".  This article outlines action steps for each one of us to help us build our skills in this area.

5 Tips for Creating Real Rapport With Your Students

Staff Meeting on Monday 6/5
We will have a staff meeting on Monday (6/5) in Mrs. Anderson's room.  We will review some final data, take a survey and celebrate many of our accomplishments from the school year.

Last Week of School Reminders
During this last week it's especially important 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.  Students will be dismissed at 12:30 on Wednesday.  I would like all middle school staff members to be out on the playground from 12:20 - 12:30, and then out by the buses afterwards to send our students off on a positive note.

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

Supply List

End of Year Check-Out
On the last day of school all teachers must check out with me prior to leaving for the summer.  Please use this DOCUMENT to sign up for a check-out time.  HERE is a copy of the check-out sheet that will be reviewed during the check-out meeting.  If you need a little extra time, please coordinate with me ahead of time.

Upcoming Dates
June 5th - PMS Staff Meeting - 2:55 - Mrs. Anderson's Room
June 6th - 8th Graders Last Day
Field Trip - Depart at 9:15, Return at 2:45
8th Grade Dance - 6:30 - 8:30
June 7th - Last Day - Early Release for all students at 12:30

Duty Next Week
Morning - Johnson
Bus - Lendobeja 
Last Day Bus - Everyone
Images from the Week




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The Middle Update 6/2/17

Another week is in the books, and we have the most important one coming up.  We will keep a strong academic focus right up until kids are dismissed for lunch on Wednesday afternoon.

Article of the Week
The article this week provides insight into what I think is the most critical parts for us to routinely facilitate successful experiences in the classroom no matter what the student roster looks like.  One of my favorite former teachers/coaches, Mike Plemon, who I'd consider the reason I went into education, says it best..."Capture their heart, and you'll capture their mind".  This article outlines action steps for each one of us to help us build our skills in this area.

5 Tips for Creating Real Rapport With Your Students

Staff Meeting on Monday 6/5
We will have a staff meeting on Monday (6/5) in Mrs. Anderson's room.  We will review some final data, take a survey and celebrate many of our accomplishments from the school year.

Last Week of School Reminders
During this last week it's especially important 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.  Students will be dismissed at 12:30 on Wednesday.  I would like all middle school staff members to be out on the playground from 12:20 - 12:30, and then out by the buses afterwards to send our students off on a positive note.

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

Supply List

End of Year Check-Out
On the last day of school all teachers must check out with me prior to leaving for the summer.  Please use this DOCUMENT to sign up for a check-out time.  HERE is a copy of the check-out sheet that will be reviewed during the check-out meeting.  If you need a little extra time, please coordinate with me ahead of time.

Upcoming Dates
June 5th - PMS Staff Meeting - 2:55 - Mrs. Anderson's Room
June 6th - 8th Graders Last Day
Field Trip - Depart at 9:15, Return at 2:45
8th Grade Dance - 6:30 - 8:30
June 7th - Last Day - Early Release for all students at 12:30

Duty Next Week
Morning - Johnson
Bus - Lendobeja 
Last Day Bus - Everyone
Images from the Week