Monday, September 27, 2010
Mr. Lazechko, Mrs. Liberty, and Mrs. Villastrigo
If your child has a class with one of the Golden Warrior teachers, Mr. Lazechko, Mrs, Liberty, or Mrs. Villastrigo, check out their blog. I have attached a direct link to their blog on our home page. They also work to update the blog each Monday and include much of the same information as well as lesson plans for each of their classes.
Skyward
Last week, if you have an email on file in the office, you should have received an email with a user name and password to access Skyward. If you did not receive this information or would like to provide us with an email, please contact the office at 208-585-3251. This is a really easy way to track your student's progress.
Progress Reports and Conferences
Can you believe we have already been in school a half a trimester? Wow! Mid trimester progress reports will be printed next week. We will also be hosting parent teacher conferences by appointment only on Wed., October 6th. We post more information as it becomes available. But, as always, feel free to contact us anytime to discuss your child's progress or any concerns or questions you may have!
School Supplies
We are still collecting boxes of Kleenex and Clorox Wipes. We appreciate all the donations that have already been given to us. We love to have clean, healthy classrooms.
Students need to have a spiral notebook for Science. We had three notebooks on the supply list and quickly realized that we really needed the students to have four. Right now, many of the students are using one notebook for math and science. This is a great solution to our dilemma, but we know that this notebook will probably fill up quickly and may need to be replenished.
Flair Pens - as the students already realize, we do a lot of projects in the 6th grade that require nice, neat, handwriting in pen. The students really like the cleanliness and ease a flair pen provides them. If you are able to purchase a flair pen for your child it would be much appreciated. We do have a small supply to loan to students, but many would like to have their own:)
Students need to have a spiral notebook for Science. We had three notebooks on the supply list and quickly realized that we really needed the students to have four. Right now, many of the students are using one notebook for math and science. This is a great solution to our dilemma, but we know that this notebook will probably fill up quickly and may need to be replenished.
Flair Pens - as the students already realize, we do a lot of projects in the 6th grade that require nice, neat, handwriting in pen. The students really like the cleanliness and ease a flair pen provides them. If you are able to purchase a flair pen for your child it would be much appreciated. We do have a small supply to loan to students, but many would like to have their own:)
Snacks in the Classroom
Our 6th grade mornings are very long this year. For this reason, we have opted to allow students to bring HEALTHY snacks with them to the classroom. Unfortunately, in the past week we have had to become the snack police. Students are choosing to bring chips, candy and other unhealthy options to our classrooms. We have given the students a warning and hope this will be the end of snack policing. Please help your child choose snacks that are healthy and nutritious.
Box Tops
Our first month of Box Top collecting has gone great. Thank you for collecting and sending in those Box Tops with your child. We will continue to collect these throughout the school year.
Fundraiser
Thank you for all the amazing support you have shown for our MMS fundraiser. Our first turn in day was last Friday and so far we have seen great success. The final turn in day will be this coming Friday, October 1st. If you are not interesting in participating in the fundraiser, but still want to provide support to our athletic and exploratory programs, you can make a donation. A $10.00 donation counts as one magazine sale and will allow your child to also be eligible for prizes associated with the fundraiser. This is the only fundraiser our Middle School participates in, so we are hoping for great success to keep our amazing programs and athletics in tact! Thanks again for all you have done so far. Keep Selling!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Vocabulary Tests and Packets
Last week we finished Vocabulary Packet #1 and on Thursday we took a quiz over the words and definitions from that packet. The vocab packet is a work habits grade. Part of the packet is done together as a class, while other sections are assigned for student class work or homework. We grade all sections together as a class and students are allowed to change their answers as we grade. This process helps them learn and recognize these words. Unfortunately, some of the students came to class with their class/homework unfinished. In this instance, they are sent to the hallway to finish their assignments. While in the hallway, they are missing the discussion and grading of the actual assignment.
On Thursday, when tests were taken, there was a definite correlation between test grades and incomplete work. When students come to class unprepared and with unfinished assignments they miss out on very important information. Every two weeks a new Vocabulary Packet will come home to study. Please ask your child about these packets and help them learn these words:)
Also, please ask your child how he/she did on the first test. If they received below a "c" on this quiz they will have the option to retake the quiz on Thursday, the 23rd. We sent home retake papers today and a parent signature will be required for these retakes.
On Thursday, when tests were taken, there was a definite correlation between test grades and incomplete work. When students come to class unprepared and with unfinished assignments they miss out on very important information. Every two weeks a new Vocabulary Packet will come home to study. Please ask your child about these packets and help them learn these words:)
Also, please ask your child how he/she did on the first test. If they received below a "c" on this quiz they will have the option to retake the quiz on Thursday, the 23rd. We sent home retake papers today and a parent signature will be required for these retakes.
Skyward and Student Grades
Later this week our student data system, Skyward, will be opened for parents. Parents will be assigned a user name and password and will have access to their child's grades. We hope this access, as well as the information from our blog, will help you stay up to date with your child's progress. If there are any questions or concerns through this process, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Fundraiser
Our school Fundraiser is currently under way. The students should have brought home their fundraiser stuff this past week. They are selling magazines to raise money for all the amazing programs and athletic teams we have at our school. Students will be rewarded for turning in sold orders on Friday. Please support your child and help them support our school by participating in this fundraiser.
Reading Goals and Weekly Logs
Mrs. Alsager's and Mrs. Warwick's classes have received their reading levels and reading goals for the 1st trimester. These goals are written in the front of their agendas. The students know how to access REN PLACE from home to check AR books and book levels. They can not take tests from home, as they are password protected. We are very excited that many of the students chose to challenge themselves and "up" their reading goals for the trimester. YEAH!
Also, all the reading logs have gone home with the students. They are required to read 30 minutes a night for at least 5 nights a week, or 150 minutes per week. These are due on the 1st of each month and require a parent signature. This will be graded as a work habits grade and the students will be awarded with Pizza Hut coupons for their efforts. Please hang these on the fridge and remind your child to read each night!
Also, all the reading logs have gone home with the students. They are required to read 30 minutes a night for at least 5 nights a week, or 150 minutes per week. These are due on the 1st of each month and require a parent signature. This will be graded as a work habits grade and the students will be awarded with Pizza Hut coupons for their efforts. Please hang these on the fridge and remind your child to read each night!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Weekly Lesson Plans Posted
Weekly lesson plans have been posted under each teacher's name. Be sure to check to see what your child is doing in each subject each day. We are already seeing some students falling behind in their work. Reminders will be very helpful.
Vahalla, our after school program, started today. Many of our Bronco Students were bringing home registration forms today. This is a great FREE program for our MMS Students. There are many activities and classes that take place each day from 3:00 - 5:30. We can't wait to see the excitement for this program continue to grow!
Box Tops are still being collected by 1st period teachers. For every 15 box tops turned in, your child will earn a pass to be excused from the IHLI lap. Ask them about this and start collecting those box tops!
Next week we will kick off our annual school magazine sale fundraiser. Look for more information next Tuesday. The 6th graders are always very excited and help push our school toward our yearly fundraising goals!
As always, if you need anything or have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact us.
Vahalla, our after school program, started today. Many of our Bronco Students were bringing home registration forms today. This is a great FREE program for our MMS Students. There are many activities and classes that take place each day from 3:00 - 5:30. We can't wait to see the excitement for this program continue to grow!
Box Tops are still being collected by 1st period teachers. For every 15 box tops turned in, your child will earn a pass to be excused from the IHLI lap. Ask them about this and start collecting those box tops!
Next week we will kick off our annual school magazine sale fundraiser. Look for more information next Tuesday. The 6th graders are always very excited and help push our school toward our yearly fundraising goals!
As always, if you need anything or have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact us.
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