Sunday, March 3, 2019

The Middle Update 3/3/19

A great week lies ahead!  How many students can you make a big, positive difference for this week?

Resource of the Week

A quick video that gives a neat strategy for students to give that all-important peer feedback to each other.

Parent-Teacher Conferences
Spring PT Conferences are approaching rapidly.  This spring will be different than in the past because instead of two nights of conferences, we'll have only one.  Please look ahead and reach out to parents with an invitation to participate in a conference for any student that is in need (NE's or BE's or for any other student that you may have some concerns that you want to connect with parents).  Also for this night, we are inviting all parents in to either check in with teachers or hear a presentation from me about how to really understand student progress at PMS.

Also, we'd like to start a student talent tradition for Spring Conferences.  Please be thinking about ways to display student talent on this night.  If we could have students come in, present or display projects, or show parents cool things they have created or written, that would be a start.  We'll continue to discuss ways in which we can make the most of this evening.


Our Own Staff as Resources- How Cool
Thank you to those of you who have been willing to be recorded this year.  Our own videos are great resources for all of us as we work to refine our teaching practices.  Katie and Anna are starting to add to our collection of staff instructional videos on our district YouTube Channel.  Let them know if you have something you would like recorded or to share.

Middle School Staff Members Needed...
This Spring we will be hosting two middle school track meets.  I'm not sure of the dates yet as of this writing, but will be sharing soon.  Last year, we had a great turnout of our staff to support our students and connect with some of our parents.

Upcoming Calendar Items
-PMS Staff Meeting - 2:55 pm on Wednesday (3/20)

-Next Student of the Month Breakfast will be on Thursday (3/21)
-April 3rd - 2:50 pm - Forward Exam Teacher Prep Training - location (Mrs. Rogness' Room)
-Forward Testing will begin Week of April 15th - All Teachers with a Homeroom will proctor

Images from the Week

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The Middle Update 3/3/19

A great week lies ahead!  How many students can you make a big, positive difference for this week?

Resource of the Week

A quick video that gives a neat strategy for students to give that all-important peer feedback to each other.

Parent-Teacher Conferences
Spring PT Conferences are approaching rapidly.  This spring will be different than in the past because instead of two nights of conferences, we'll have only one.  Please look ahead and reach out to parents with an invitation to participate in a conference for any student that is in need (NE's or BE's or for any other student that you may have some concerns that you want to connect with parents).  Also for this night, we are inviting all parents in to either check in with teachers or hear a presentation from me about how to really understand student progress at PMS.

Also, we'd like to start a student talent tradition for Spring Conferences.  Please be thinking about ways to display student talent on this night.  If we could have students come in, present or display projects, or show parents cool things they have created or written, that would be a start.  We'll continue to discuss ways in which we can make the most of this evening.


Our Own Staff as Resources- How Cool
Thank you to those of you who have been willing to be recorded this year.  Our own videos are great resources for all of us as we work to refine our teaching practices.  Katie and Anna are starting to add to our collection of staff instructional videos on our district YouTube Channel.  Let them know if you have something you would like recorded or to share.

Middle School Staff Members Needed...
This Spring we will be hosting two middle school track meets.  I'm not sure of the dates yet as of this writing, but will be sharing soon.  Last year, we had a great turnout of our staff to support our students and connect with some of our parents.

Upcoming Calendar Items
-PMS Staff Meeting - 2:55 pm on Wednesday (3/20)

-Next Student of the Month Breakfast will be on Thursday (3/21)
-April 3rd - 2:50 pm - Forward Exam Teacher Prep Training - location (Mrs. Rogness' Room)
-Forward Testing will begin Week of April 15th - All Teachers with a Homeroom will proctor

Images from the Week