Weekly Spartan Blog: September 8-12, 2014

Spartan PRIDE

Supporting our school community core values.

Our students are amazing!  I am impressed with our student body.  They have started the year with a positive outlook on the school year ahead.  Many of our students have taken the Spartan Challenge.  One of the ways we know they've taken the challenge is their signature on the challenge wall in the commons.  I have included a photo the Spartan Challenge below.  Please take the time to visit with your child about their classes, learning activities and things they are looking forward to this year at SMS.  The ICU database that communicates an email and text message when your child has a missing assignment is now active.  If you receive  a message, please visit with your child and help them develop a plan for completion.  We will be utilizing our Spartan Learning Lab to provide additional time and support as well. 

Spearfish Middle School

Weekly Faculty Bulletin

September 8-12, 2014

“Empowering all students to succeed in a changing world.”

• Preparedness  • Respect  • Integrity  • Determination  • Excellence    

FLEX Block 1 Deadlines:  September 29-October 20   Includes 6^th, 7^th & 8^th gr. students.                                               (8^th gr. Choir/Band will participate in enrichment blocks 2, 4 & 5 only).

·         9/8: Block 1 Course Descriptions Due

·         9/15-9/19: Register for Block 1

·         9/29: Beginning of Block 1

·         10/20: End of Block 1

1)       New teachers and counselor recognized at the School Board Meeting, Monday Sept.8 at 5:30 pm  (Please let me know if you are unable to make it.).

2)       Observation/Evaluation Cycle Meeting: certified staff on evaluation process using the Danielson Model on September 9 at 7:45 a.m. in Mr. Wangeman’s Classroom

3)       Newspapers in Education:  Each Core Classroom in each grade level will receive 5 papers for “Read on Wednesday” once per week beginning this week.  You can pick up your papers on Wednesday morning from the Lounge. 

4)       ICU Database is ready for use.  Any information added will now go to parents.

5)       STAR reading & math testing window (All students), September 1-15 (Schedule labs or laptop

  

The secret of education is respecting the pupil.

                                                                   -Ralph Waldo Emerson                         

                                                             

  

Upcoming Activities September. 17              Constitution Day  (Discuss how teams will observe this day) September 17               Celebrate Student August/September Birthdays September 22               Parents as Partners, 6-7 p.m. in the SMS Library September 24               7th Grade Orienteering Field Trip September 26:              Professional Development Day for teachers, No School October 1                     1:00 p.m. Early Release           October 1                     BLT Meeting in the conference room, 3:20-4:00 p.m. October 2                     Staff Meeting, 7:30 a.m. in the library October 7                     Team Leader Meeting, 7:30 a.m. in the conference room October 8                     PBIS Team Meeting, 7:30 a.m. in the conference room October 6-10:              Homecoming Week & and Dress Up Days! …a staff favorite. October 10                   Homecoming Pep Rally (Full class periods and No Flex) Oct 15                             Parent Teacher Conferences 3:45 – 7:00 p.m. October 17                   Scholastic Book Fair at SMS October 20                   Parents as Partners, SMS Library (Time to be determined)

Make it a great week,

Shane