There is a consistent message that comes through time and time again when reviewing the research on effective schools. Schools that have gone from good to great have spent time on establishing the value of each minute of the school day. The article this week highlights the need to make the most out each valuable minute of class time.
"Strategies for Teacher to Maximize Student Learning Time" by Derrick Meador
Middle School Leadership Group
Our group met this past Wednesday after school. We continued our work to improve in the correlate that was rated lowest (Home-School Relations) by the staff. I believe we have a plan to implement some strategies to improve our Home-School Relations. You can view the note slicking on the link (Meeting Notes).
End of Quarter 3 Information
Quarter #3 will be officially in the books by the end of the day on Friday (3/23). We will run report cards starting on Wednesday (4/4), so please have your grades and comments complete by then. As a reminder, students that have an NE in any standard should be spending lunch time and after school times working to improve their performance. Parents should be in the loop and working with us to get the kids back on track.
Band Clinic Concert Success!
The talent of our students was on full display Tuesday night! Another great show by our students!
Parent-Teacher Conference Recap
Thank you to all of you for your efforts during PT conferences. This is a key time to get on the same page with our parents, and develop plans for students that may need a little extra attention. I noticed an increase in awareness of effort and behavior in a couple students in particular.
Hoops 4 Hearts this Thursday!!
The kids are feeling confident, and the adults have started stretching routines in hopes of avoiding injury...it's that time of year again. The students have been working hard to plan another successful event. Mark your calendars for Thursday night's big game. Tip-off is set for 5:30.
Student of the Month Breakfast this Thursday
We will be hosting another breakfast this coming Thursday (3/22). Thanks to Mr. Williams, Mr. Odden, Mrs. Rogness, and Mrs. Graeve for presenting this month's recipients. Congratulations to the following students on their recognition:
Liam Napralla Gracie Rugg Anneliese Graeme Maddie McEvilly
Layla Nolty Brooke Steinhorst Ava Brickson Trent Chadwick
Student Success!!
Three of our Pumas were announced as winners for the Yahara Top 10 writing contest:
Hazel Ruckle, 7th grade short story for "One Day is 365 Opportunities"
Gracie Rugg, 6th grade editorial for "Online or Physical Shopping"
Melanie Koopmans, 6th grade cartoon
They will all attend the Yahara Top 10 workshop and ceremony on Tues. May 10th at Union South. Their pieces will be published in an anthology. Feel free to congratulate these girls on a job well done!
Safety Drill this Friday
We will be practicing our lockdown drill on Friday around 1:45pm. Please use this time to review this procedure with your students. As a reminder, doors should be closed and locked, lights off, and students quiet and out of sight from the window. Please let me know if you have any questions.
It's getting closer...The Middle School will be testing from Monday, April 9th through Monday, April 16th. Students will be taking the exam in their normal classes (ELA during ELA class time, Math during Math class time). You can view the testing schedule HERE.
Forward Exam Proctor training will take place on Monday at 2:50 in Mr. Frehner's room. More information about Forward Exam prep will be provided this week.
Middle School Staff Members Needed...
This Spring we will be hosting two middle school track meets on Monday, April 16th and Tuesday, May 8th. LOOKS LIKE ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT TO FILL! To sign-up, please review this SPREADSHEET, and fill in your name on a slot to work. Training will be provided if needed. I'm sure the weather will be outstanding on these two nights. Thanks to all those that have agreed to help out!
Community Facility Advisory Committee Update
We still await results from the the community survey. If you talk with people in the community, please remind them about the importance of the survey results.
Duty Next Week
Morning - Williams
Bus - Kallungi
Images from the Week
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