Sunday, March 13, 2022

The Middle Update 3/13/22

This week provided another opportunity for me to be reminded of what a special place you all have made Poynette Middle School.  A couple examples:  

     -Our students shined brighter than their peers at the Forensics Meet in Lodi.  

     -Our students once again did remarkably well on Math competitions this past week.  

     -In talking with candidates who our interested in being our Principal, it's evident that Poynette Middle School is well-known among others in education as being a great school with a solid culture and high achievement.  

Each passing day and week provides more evidence that our school is special, our staff is special, our students are special, and our community is special.  We certainly have areas for growth (we always will).  It takes contributions from every single person...thank you for what you do each day to make our school community special.


Resource of the Week

Every once in a while, it's good to check in on things.  The article this week is meant to do that.  The article is called, "What Makes a Great School?  Look For These 4 Things".  Give it a read and reflect on how we are doing.  We certainly have an opportunity to display more student work on our walls...please look for ways you can display student work in your area.

"What Makes a Great School?  Look For These 4 Things" - Rebecca Bauer


Dress Up Days & Pig Races

We all look forward to our Pig Races that will take place on Friday afternoon.  All pigs should be in the IMC by Thursday (3/17) morning, dressed with a name tag.  Please enter the name of your pig on this DOCUMENT. 

Also, this week our Leadership Students organized a Dress Up theme for each day of the week.  I believe that Monday is Pajama Day. 


Principal Search Update

We had a high number of applicants for the Middle School Principal position.  We conducted an initial round of screening interviews, and plan to bring in a few candidates for a face to face opportunity on Wednesday night.  Our top candidates will meet with a mix of admin, teachers, parents, and board members.  Our candidate pool is very strong, and I'm confident we'll land a leader poised to lead the continual ascent of our culture and achievement.


Spring Conference Follow-Up

Thanks to all of you for your work in setting up and carrying out our mission for the Spring Conference Night.  It was really nice talking with families as they came in, and it sounds like important feedback was given and relationships strengthened and we work together with families to help our kids be as successful as possible.


Budget Follow-Up

Thanks to all teachers for your diligent work in getting your budgets mapped out for next year and submitted to me.  All materials are in, and have been submitted to the Business Office.  If you do not hear from me, you can assume your requests were approved.


Forensics Success

A big shout-out to our Forensics Team led by Ms. Stark and Ms. Moe on their performance this past week.  By all accounts we out shined the competition!  Great job!










Operational Reminder

In the course of the day there are times where kids may need a reset in the office.  If you decide that a student needs to come to the office from class, please give Patti (x103) or Debbie (x102) a call to let one of them know the student is on his/her way down and what your expectations are for their time in the office.  We appreciate your efforts and are working to ensure students are accounted for in these moments.


Images from the Week





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The Middle Update 3/13/22

This week provided another opportunity for me to be reminded of what a special place you all have made Poynette Middle School.  A couple examples:  

     -Our students shined brighter than their peers at the Forensics Meet in Lodi.  

     -Our students once again did remarkably well on Math competitions this past week.  

     -In talking with candidates who our interested in being our Principal, it's evident that Poynette Middle School is well-known among others in education as being a great school with a solid culture and high achievement.  

Each passing day and week provides more evidence that our school is special, our staff is special, our students are special, and our community is special.  We certainly have areas for growth (we always will).  It takes contributions from every single person...thank you for what you do each day to make our school community special.


Resource of the Week

Every once in a while, it's good to check in on things.  The article this week is meant to do that.  The article is called, "What Makes a Great School?  Look For These 4 Things".  Give it a read and reflect on how we are doing.  We certainly have an opportunity to display more student work on our walls...please look for ways you can display student work in your area.

"What Makes a Great School?  Look For These 4 Things" - Rebecca Bauer


Dress Up Days & Pig Races

We all look forward to our Pig Races that will take place on Friday afternoon.  All pigs should be in the IMC by Thursday (3/17) morning, dressed with a name tag.  Please enter the name of your pig on this DOCUMENT. 

Also, this week our Leadership Students organized a Dress Up theme for each day of the week.  I believe that Monday is Pajama Day. 


Principal Search Update

We had a high number of applicants for the Middle School Principal position.  We conducted an initial round of screening interviews, and plan to bring in a few candidates for a face to face opportunity on Wednesday night.  Our top candidates will meet with a mix of admin, teachers, parents, and board members.  Our candidate pool is very strong, and I'm confident we'll land a leader poised to lead the continual ascent of our culture and achievement.


Spring Conference Follow-Up

Thanks to all of you for your work in setting up and carrying out our mission for the Spring Conference Night.  It was really nice talking with families as they came in, and it sounds like important feedback was given and relationships strengthened and we work together with families to help our kids be as successful as possible.


Budget Follow-Up

Thanks to all teachers for your diligent work in getting your budgets mapped out for next year and submitted to me.  All materials are in, and have been submitted to the Business Office.  If you do not hear from me, you can assume your requests were approved.


Forensics Success

A big shout-out to our Forensics Team led by Ms. Stark and Ms. Moe on their performance this past week.  By all accounts we out shined the competition!  Great job!










Operational Reminder

In the course of the day there are times where kids may need a reset in the office.  If you decide that a student needs to come to the office from class, please give Patti (x103) or Debbie (x102) a call to let one of them know the student is on his/her way down and what your expectations are for their time in the office.  We appreciate your efforts and are working to ensure students are accounted for in these moments.


Images from the Week