Friday, January 9, 2015

Weekly Spartan Blog: January 12-16, 2015

Spartan PRIDE
Supporting our school community core values.

Good Evening,

We have a fantastic first week back to school in the New Year.  Please take a moment to visit with your child about their goals for the new year.  This is a great opportunity reflect on success, challenges and opportunities to adjust personal and academic goals.  The winter activities season is underway.  Boys Basketball, Drama Club and Dance have excellent participation numbers.  Science Olympiad will begin next month.

8th Grade Transition to High School Day:  Tuesday, Jan. 13 (two sessions:  8:30-9:15 and 9:30-10:15)  Parents may attend either session in the HS auditorium to learn about the registration process.

Student are preparing the 2nd Annual Dodge Ball Tournament.  This is a completely optional event for students that will take place in the morning before school.  If you would like to donate prizes or refreshments, please drop them by the office prior to January 27th.  A schedule of games will be posted on or before Friday, January 23rd.  You are welcome come and watch a friendly competition and school community event!

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday for Parent Teacher Conferences.

Parent Teacher Conferences:  Scheduled for Wednesday, January 14 between 3:45-7:00 p.m.
  • 7th and 8th Grade:  Arena Style in individual teacher classrooms
  • 6th Grade:  Pre-scheduled with teaching team
Click on Link for PT Conferences Details: http://tinyurl.com/q8pwyfr 

 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at sbaier@spearfish.k12.sd.us or by phone at 717-1215.

Looking for a convenient way to stay informed?  The Smart Phone and Kindle APP for Spearfish Schools is ready use!
The APP is a free download and includes: Push Notifications, Calendars, Newsletters, Breakfast/Lunch menus, Staff Directory, Infinite Campus link, Daily Announcements, High School and Middle Schedules, Handbooks, GroupWise link, Moodle link, and "Contact us" capabilities.

There are several ways to access and download the APP - See below

Apple iPhoneIn the App Store, search for Spearfish School District (there are lots of keywords, this is just an example)      
iTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spearfish-school-district/id933688346?mt=8&uo=4
App link HTML embed code for main website (optional):
<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spearfish-school-district/id933688346?mt=8&uo=4" target="itunes_store">Spearfish School District - Spearfish School District</a>

Google AndroidOn the device app store, search for Spearfish School District
Android Market website link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.spearfishmobile&hl=en
Kindle Fire
On the device app store, search for Spearfish School District

Web App
Open the Internet on the iOS or Android phone and browse to www.spearfishmobile.us
On iOS, click the bottom center button and then click "Add to Home Screen"
 
Spearfish Middle School
Weekly Faculty Bulletin January 12-16, 2015
“Empowering all students to succeed in a changing world.”
• Preparedness  • Respect  • Integrity • Determination • Excellence

1)     School Board Recognition Week, Jan. 12-16

2)     8th Grade Transition to HS, Tuesday, Jan. 13 (two sessions:  8:30-9:15 and 9:30-10:15)

3)     Daily Pledge of Allegiance:  As the New Year begins, re-establish the routine of reciting the pledge on a daily basis.   

5)      Optional STAR Reading & Math Winter Testing Window, Jan. 5-19, 2015

6)      Block 4:  February 3-24 (8th band/choir included)
1/16 at 8 a.m. : Block 4 Course Descriptions Due
1/20-1/23: Register for Block 4
2/3: Beginning of Block 4
2/24: End of Block 4

7)      Technology Request Deadline:  February 1st, the on-line form to be completed for each request can be found at http://www.spearfish.k12.sd.us/District/Forms/dist_forms.html and is in bold white type and listed as Technology Requests Form.  These must be completed by February 1. None will be accepted after that date.  No software requests will be accepted. That is a curriculum item.

8)     Building Capital Outlay Requests:  Deadline is March 1st.  You must complete the Purchase Order form with appropriate information for your request to be considered.  (Request must be depreciable items (desks, equipment etc…, including software).

9)      SMARTER Balanced  Q and A: See link below
http://doe.sd.gov/pressroom/educationonline/2015/jan/Page1.html

10)   Newspapers in Education: Pick up your papers on Wednesday morning from the Lounge.

11)  Communicate alignment of lesson plans to the curriculum standards on your teacher web pages. -This is tied to the K12 accreditation process.

Upcoming Events below:

Jan 19                    No School, MLK Day & Teacher Professional Development Day
Jan. 20                  Team Leader Meeting, 7:30 a.m.
Jan. 16                  2nd Trimester midterm
Jan 20                    6th Grade Band/Choir Concert, 7pm – 8pm in the SHS Auditorium
Jan. 21                  SMS Technology Committee Meeting, 3:25 p.m. in the conf. rm.
Jan. 22                  January Staff Meeting, 7:30 a.m.
Jan. 22                  Spearfish Foundation; 3 Cheers Event at Matthews Opera House, 5:30-7:30 pm
Jan 23                    All School Dance, Fri, January 23, 2015, 6:30pm – 9:30pm in the gym
Feb. 2                    7th Grade Stock Show Field Trip
Feb. 2                    Parents as Partners Mtg., 5:30 p.m. in the SMS Library
February 2-6      National School Counseling Week
Feb. 3                    HS Registration for 8th grade students during Encore Classes
Feb 4                    Early Release 1:00 Professional Development
Feb. 12                 NAEP Test, 8th Grade
Feb 16                   No School, Presidents Day – Teacher Professional Development
Feb 27                   End of 2nd Trimester
March   3              Science Fair Awards Assembly  
                                   

I’ve had a lot of problems in my life and most of them never happened.
         -Mark Twain
Make it a great week!
Shane
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