Friday, February 2, 2018

The Middle Update 2/2/2018

Article of the Week
The article this week is tied to our efforts to help our students become more "adult-like" in their ability to rise our expectations, both academically and with their own self-management skills.  This article provides some good insights, but also reinforces much of our efforts to help students in these areas.


"Keeping Students Accountable" - Edward Graham 
 
Next Year's Budget Requests
We are approaching budget season once again.  It is time to start thinking about next year, and what materials you may need to take the learning to the next level.  Budget materials will be distributed by the business office in mid-February, and will be due to my office by mid-March.  Now is the time to start discussions about materials/resources that can help us further achieve our goals for next school year.

Facility Advisory Committee Update
The Facility Advisory Committee will meet this coming Wednesday (2/7) at 6:30.  The committee is engaged in a fascinating process, and I encourage you to review the Facilities Tab to review the plans and meeting notes.

Middle School Assembly Coming Up

Our next Middle School Assembly will be on Friday, 2/16.  We will celebrate the growth our students have shown up to this point, and also be entertained by 3 Carelli Cup Events that some of our students have been planning.


Wellness Activity- Yoga
The district under the leadership of Mrs. Trantow is going to be offering some Yoga classes after school.  She sent out an e-mail with a lot of information this week.  Please contact Megan or me if you have any questions.  You will need to sign- up and also sign a waiver in order to participate.

Student Health Guidelines (With help from Mrs. Newell & Mr. Hausser)
We seem to have had a lot of sick students and staff lately.  Here are some reminders of what our policies are in case parents ask.  Again one of the best ways to avoid illness is to wash hands consistently and practice healthy habits.  These guidelines are also located in the Student Handbook.  These guidelines shall be followed for any school day or school-sponsored events. 


Your child should stay home from school in the following situations:
Fever: greater than 100 degrees F; may return after 24 hours fever free without the aid of fever-reducing medications.

-Vomiting: may return after 24 hours from the last episode.
-Diarrhea: may return after 24 hours from the last episode.
-Rash: open and draining or if a fever is also present; may return after 24 hours fever free or on treatment for 24 hours.
-Chickenpox: may return when all pox is dry and scabbed over; about 5 to 7 days after the start of the rash.
-Live head lice parent contact will be made to inform of the situation and to pick up the child to begin treatment. Treatment is required before returning to school. Upon return to school, the child will stop in the main office for a head lice check. If live head lice are found, the child will be sent home for treatment. Once live head lice are gone, the child may return to school. Treatment shall be completed at home. (revised November 2015.)
-Contagious diseases: strep throat, impetigo, pink eye (bacterial), scabies, ringworm or other diseases not listed; may return after 24 hours of prescribed treatment.
-Public Health Orders may override local Health Guidelines in some instances. The school nurse will advise you should a situation arise.

Pritzl at Convention Next Week
Next week, I will be attending the State Principal's Convention.  I will be there Wednesday afternoon through Friday.  Mr. Hausser and Mr. Fischer are the "go-to's" if something comes up during this time.  I will be checking email periodically throughout the time period as well.

Duty Next Week
Morning - Williams
Bus - Laufenberg

Images from the Week







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The Middle Update 2/2/2018

Article of the Week
The article this week is tied to our efforts to help our students become more "adult-like" in their ability to rise our expectations, both academically and with their own self-management skills.  This article provides some good insights, but also reinforces much of our efforts to help students in these areas.


"Keeping Students Accountable" - Edward Graham 
 
Next Year's Budget Requests
We are approaching budget season once again.  It is time to start thinking about next year, and what materials you may need to take the learning to the next level.  Budget materials will be distributed by the business office in mid-February, and will be due to my office by mid-March.  Now is the time to start discussions about materials/resources that can help us further achieve our goals for next school year.

Facility Advisory Committee Update
The Facility Advisory Committee will meet this coming Wednesday (2/7) at 6:30.  The committee is engaged in a fascinating process, and I encourage you to review the Facilities Tab to review the plans and meeting notes.

Middle School Assembly Coming Up

Our next Middle School Assembly will be on Friday, 2/16.  We will celebrate the growth our students have shown up to this point, and also be entertained by 3 Carelli Cup Events that some of our students have been planning.


Wellness Activity- Yoga
The district under the leadership of Mrs. Trantow is going to be offering some Yoga classes after school.  She sent out an e-mail with a lot of information this week.  Please contact Megan or me if you have any questions.  You will need to sign- up and also sign a waiver in order to participate.

Student Health Guidelines (With help from Mrs. Newell & Mr. Hausser)
We seem to have had a lot of sick students and staff lately.  Here are some reminders of what our policies are in case parents ask.  Again one of the best ways to avoid illness is to wash hands consistently and practice healthy habits.  These guidelines are also located in the Student Handbook.  These guidelines shall be followed for any school day or school-sponsored events. 


Your child should stay home from school in the following situations:
Fever: greater than 100 degrees F; may return after 24 hours fever free without the aid of fever-reducing medications.

-Vomiting: may return after 24 hours from the last episode.
-Diarrhea: may return after 24 hours from the last episode.
-Rash: open and draining or if a fever is also present; may return after 24 hours fever free or on treatment for 24 hours.
-Chickenpox: may return when all pox is dry and scabbed over; about 5 to 7 days after the start of the rash.
-Live head lice parent contact will be made to inform of the situation and to pick up the child to begin treatment. Treatment is required before returning to school. Upon return to school, the child will stop in the main office for a head lice check. If live head lice are found, the child will be sent home for treatment. Once live head lice are gone, the child may return to school. Treatment shall be completed at home. (revised November 2015.)
-Contagious diseases: strep throat, impetigo, pink eye (bacterial), scabies, ringworm or other diseases not listed; may return after 24 hours of prescribed treatment.
-Public Health Orders may override local Health Guidelines in some instances. The school nurse will advise you should a situation arise.

Pritzl at Convention Next Week
Next week, I will be attending the State Principal's Convention.  I will be there Wednesday afternoon through Friday.  Mr. Hausser and Mr. Fischer are the "go-to's" if something comes up during this time.  I will be checking email periodically throughout the time period as well.

Duty Next Week
Morning - Williams
Bus - Laufenberg

Images from the Week