Homecoming 2016 is in the books
70-46 Winfield over Montgomery County!
#Boom
Spirit Week
We’re not sure who had the most fun during the Tacky Vacation Wear Day;
The Staff or Students of Winfield Middle School?
Parent Hopping! AND Teacher Hopping!
The act of asking the other parent when the first parent gave the “wrong” answer. If Dad said “NO,” go ask Mom. At school, we are aware of our consistent follow through and how our students are sensitive to the differences. We may be agreeing just to agree, even if it is not exactly what we think is important. For instance, hats in the building. We ALL will ask a student to take his hat off in the building but does that really have a MAJOR impact on the learning in itself? Can a student learn with a hat on? Regardless of our personal interpretation, we all agree that consistency is more important and a unified front displayed by the teachers is far more important.
Planners are another factor that may or may not be important to an individual teacher. Yet, we as a team agree to use planners in our classrooms to help student organize as they work their way through their middle years. Do we need them? DO STUDENTS NEED THEM? Schools are student centered even though they are teacher led! Therefore, planners it is!
Teacher Hopping, for instance, in the middle school takes on a familiar look as well. A student asked me, “Can I go to my locker?” I was not sure why a student would ask me that question, so I paused. Coach came up and I deferred the question to him. Then, it was clear that the student was trying to “Teacher Hop” and bypass the rule by asking another Staff member! Sounds like at home. If mom says NO, ask DAD. Together, the letter of the rule is not as important as the need for us to be unified and together in our enforcement! We agree to remain individuals but serve students as a team!
Teacher Hopping, for instance, in the middle school takes on a familiar look as well. A student asked me, “Can I go to my locker?” I was not sure why a student would ask me that question, so I paused. Coach came up and I deferred the question to him. Then, it was clear that the student was trying to “Teacher Hop” and bypass the rule by asking another Staff member! Sounds like at home. If mom says NO, ask DAD. Together, the letter of the rule is not as important as the need for us to be unified and together in our enforcement! We agree to remain individuals but serve students as a team!
Labor Day is Right Around the Corner
As compared to last week, this week should be pretty calm.
Monday
- Team and Squad practices continue throughout the week - games begin after the long weekend.
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
- Assembly for Middle School Fall Sports, Assembly behavior and an Ac Lab Challenge
STUDENT LAPTOPS
There are so many opportunities for students on their computers. Please remind them to be good
stewards of their batteries, cords, cases, screens and locations. It is exciting to see students already taking ownership of the units! Stay in touch if there are concerns, issues or suggestions for next year.
SERIOUSLY?
Seriously!?
NO! Seriously!
HONORED:
Thank you for trusting us to help teach these children. We all thoroughly enjoy coming to work, helping and serving. Often times a misunderstanding can be overcome with a quick email to a teacher, phone call home or question to school. The team is ready and willing to serve our community and these students with everything we have.
Briefly,
Tom McCracken
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