“Voluntold?”
Winfield Middle School Parent Blog
February 15, 2016
“Don't count the days. Make the days count!”
Muhammad Ali
Student Centered Instruction Throughout the Middle School
Student work at the middle school ranges from five paragraph essays to impromptu public speaking on favorite superheros to assignments done on Google Classroom.
#TBT
Hope comes from seeing others living in happiness and being successful.
When we are ready to allow students into a portion of our life, we begin to gain enormous influence. Students develop hope when they see us in our past, and realize, they too will be able to “grow up” and be somebody someday. The owner of this #tbt shot has been on these pages before and roams our halls today, talking football, “onzies,” and snowboarding.
Any ideas?
Easy Text Messaging:
LOL = Laugh Out Loud
IDK = I Don’t Know
Advanced Text Messaging:
P911
Cyber-Issues and Parent Connections
This link connects us with Channel 5 News and what some of the things kids may be actually saying in their text messages. Beyond the LOL or IDK, it is quite revealing to see the issues they face from their point of view. They have codes for everything. Follow this link to see a current list.
Our ongoing attendance
The State of Missouri’s Department of Education uses multiple indicators to measure, rank and score schools. Attendance is one of those indicators. They expect 90% of the students to be here 90% of the time. This additional indicator puts us in order based on attendance. I don’t know about you, but I would like to do as well as we can… Please send students to school as often as possible. Thank you.
Counselor’s Week
Annual tribute and appreciation for the job done by our counselors reaches far beyond the office visits. Our counselors work at keeping kids out of trouble, helping with soft-skills, striving to teach emotional sobriety to all those who cross their paths. At the Middle School, every day carried a special theme of approbation and endorsement. Teachers, staff and students all contributed to make these days memorable. Of course food, as well as decorations and heartfelt handwritten notes were just a few of the offerings.
DATA, DATA, DATA…
Attendance, Academics, The eValuate Testing Program, Discipline, Parent Contact
We would like at least 90% of our Middle School Students to be here 90% of the time.
100% attendance winners -
Winners earned a snack of their choice based on students in a given class period reaching the goal.
It’s a Pretty Big Deal
On a positive note…
...eValuate Cycle A of Content Tested
...and...
...the Cycle B of Content Tested
Upcoming
Monday 2/15
Progress Reports emailed and sent home with students today or tomorrow
Tuesday 2/16
Board of Education Meeting at 6:30 at Central Office
Wednesday 2/17
Harlem Wizards Publicity Plug at 9:00 am. The Middle School will host the Primary and Intermediate
This is an Early Release day
Friday 2/19
It’s a Pretty Big Deal - Stay tuned for details
Annual Snow - Glow Dance at the Middle School after school until about 4:30.
Students can buy tickets at lunch.
Yearbook Orders are due to the Office. We are particularly excited about this year’s edition, and have made every effort to see that all of the school is represented. Is $15 worth it for the memories of a lifetime?
In Progress
Spring Sports/Track begins Feb 29th - Start running!
MAP & EOC schedules are being confirmed and established
The Middle School will adjust to a block schedule to align with the High School’s schedule for the last month of school
Summer Academy for interested 8th Graders
8th Grade Shadow Days to the High School
5th Grade Transition - Shadow Days for the 5th graders.
The PBS Tier 1 Initiative - Data, Warrior Way Tickets, The Warrior Way Store
Binder Data Teams
Parent Communication
We try to pride ourselves on Parent Communication. We have Progress Reports slated for every 3 weeks. In between those release dates, teachers are encouraged to post at least one additional grade or two to keep everyone in the loop. Let us know how we are doing, please.
Additionally, there are other ways to stay connected and in the loop such as:
Blogs
Remind 101
Assemblies
Daily Office Announcements from our Office Administrative Assistant
Facebook / Twitter
SIS Gradebook Update
Conclusion
During these stressful cold and flu season, so many staff are asked or “voluntold” to step up to cover for teacher’s absences, conferences, illnesses and whatever else. The reasons and distractions seem to go on and on, but teachers and substitutes continue and persist with such pleasant and willing attitudes. They seem to just step up and help because we never know when something might happen to us! I am so honored and impressed to work in a community that struggles and support each other through the various stresses of life!
Sincerely,
Tom McCracken
On behalf of The Winfield Middle School Faculty, Staff and Students
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