Resource of the Week
In our time together on Monday morning, we'll take a look at our building SLO from last year...we are extending the goal into this year, and take a closer look at the recent School Climate Survey Results. This week's resource is an affirmation in many ways, and could also spark some other ideas for how to deeply connect with our awesome Middle School kids.
"7 Creative Ways to Reach Middle School Students" - Stacy Tornio
"Kids of all ages know when an adult is being sincere. Teachers agree that you if you show your students you really and truly care, then they trust you. Then you can reach them in whole new ways. Janine N. writes, “Love, listen, validate their feelings, and stretch them to grow and believe in themselves and appreciate others.”
PD Day on Monday (1/18)
On Monday, we'll get an opportunity to learn, plan, and grow. Please take time in your morning to watch Dr. Shappell's mid-year update video. We'll meet as a Middle School Staff at 8:30 am. The rest of the day should be spent working on department goals that have been communicated with you, finishing up 2nd quarter grades and report card comments, and planning lessons for the coming weeks.
End of Quarter 2 Grades
Today is the end of the 2nd quarter. We'll print report cards next Thursday and start mailing them home, so please have your grades and comments complete prior to Thursday morning. The best and most appreciated report card comments are personal and specific.
Appreciations
We had a decent response to the call seeking for staff to share their 1st semester appreciations. If you have not done so yet, please click on the link below and share an appreciation for a fellow staff member and student that you appreciate! We'll be using this information in our work together on Monday morning.
Intruder/ Violence Drill Coming Up- Please take a look at this information!
The week of January 18- 22nd we are going to have one of our school safety drills. It is required by the DOJ and we need to complete it two times every school year. We will be conducting on Thursday, January 21st at 8:30 a.m. But prior to that, we will be discussing the process at our staff meeting on Monday, January 18th so we can uniformly do it well. Here is the slide show that has important information we will be discussing. The slideshow provides guidance for how teachers should frame the discussion around this situation.
Dangerous Intruder Drill Information
HEPA Filters Reminder
Just a reminder to please shut off your HEPA filter system each night before you leave. We have many in the building and if they are on overnight the life of the filter is reduced significantly. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Pig Races
I'm hoping you were able to understand all you needed to about the details of the pig race from our special guest this past Tuesday, but if that wasn't the case, more detailed information about the race and competitions surrounding the races will be shared soon.
Thanks to Mrs. Schmelzer...Welcome Ms. Stark
I want to thank Mrs. Schmelzer for the contributions she made during her time in our building this year and wish her well in her future endeavors. We may be seeing her around substituting in various roles during the 2nd semester. Thank you Ashley!
On Monday, we'll welcome another staff member, Ms. Lexie Stark. She'll be joining our team as a long-term substitute to facilitate a couple classes, and help support our efforts to grow the skills of our readers.
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