Winfield Middle School
Sept 28 - Oct 2
Define Busy: “Busy” is when you cease to live a life that is proactive and intentional, and begin living one where life happens to you. Your behavior becomes reactionary, your life lacks fulfillment and eventually even lacks basic maintenance.
Do you own your schedule? Or does your schedule own you? During this busy time of year, all sports are in season, so schedules have no room left for down time, “me” time, or margins of unscheduled time. Although the body can handle this stress in limited intervals,a release is necessary to maintain optimal health. Please take extra time to exercise and eat right while things are the busiest. Also, remember--seasons change. This busyness is temporary.
My brother sent me this shot of the Golden Gate Bridge. The years it took to build it. In his book, Outliers, author Malcom Gladwell claims overnight success takes five years. We are on that path! Keep the focus and goal in mind but not to the point of personal sacrifice.
Define Manners: “Manners” are efforts to make those around you comfortable
Our board of education approved the Peer Mistreatment Handbook at their last meeting. We are reviewing the language in Ac Lab and during lunch conversations. For example, some of the terms we discuss are
PEER CONFLICT,
MEAN BEHAVIOR,
BULLYING,
UPSTANDERS and
BYSTANDERS
Parenting Hints
We follow the PBiS Warrior Way at school, but at home, what can parents do to help? Here is one of my favorite writers on the perspective of student behavior, motivation and discipline without stress. Take a look at his website for practical and useful hints and ideas. His book, Parenting without Stress: Punishment or Rewards shows how to use adult authority WITHOUT coercion or force.
Monday 9/28
Each day this week, The Crider Center ( www.cridercenter.org) will be presenting to the 6th graders in Mrs. Cosby’s Social Studies class a program examining the merits of healthy relationships . Information about this went home last week with the progress reports.
Volleyball at Home against Troy @ 5:00pm
Cross Country at Elsberry 4:00pm
Tuesday 9/29
Football v Louisiana at home @ 5:00pm
Wednesday 9/30
During Ac Lab, we’ll have our Fall Fundraiser assembly.
The Middle School would like to get additional books for the library and new sound equipment for the gym, depending on the amounts earned. In addition, Student Activities and PBiS are always looking for contributions. Great prizes are available for top sellers.
Softball at Elsberry @ 5:00pm
Thursday 10/1
Middle School Softball Party
Volleyball to host Hannibal @ 5:00pm
Upcoming Events
Early Release Oct 7th
End of Term 1 (1st quarter) Oct 9th
Parent / Teacher Conference Dates
Middle School & Intermediate Oct 13th & 15th
Primary & High School Oct 12th & 14th
Fall Break Oct 16th, 19th & 20th (No school for students)
New Teacher Bio Pages
Some have asked for some way to get to know our staff new to the building.
Stay tuned for bi-weekly updates from other new members of the team.
Conclusion
One of the best things about Winfield Middle School is the fun we can have, yet still work so hard at learning. Our students enjoy entertainment and good, fun competitive games. See our facebook page for proof as we show off Class Color Day and the assembly to the end the week! We all gathered in the gym and had a Knock-out Basketball Contest for the new Ac Lab Champion. Mr. Daugherty took the trophy back to the Batcave.
Mr. McCracken and Ms. Mix interrupted Ms. Hines discussing the warrior way, responsible, respectful and safe! Mix Money or McCracken Money?
Which is more valuable? Let’s find out!
There is talk of Pink becoming the new Gray!?!?
Maybe we could Gray Tape somebody to the wall!??
#Homecoming this year has gone smoothly due to the flexibility of the teachers, great behavior from the students and the support of the parents. Thank you to all.
October begins this week! WOW.
Tom McCracken
Winfield Middle School Principal
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