Weekly Spartan Blog: March 23-27, 2015

Spartan PRIDE

Supporting our school community core values.

Congratulations to our Regional Science Fair Winners.  All students represented themselves and their school with excellence!

 

Winners from the Regional Science Fair:

6^th Grade Biological                                        7^th Grade Biological                        8^th Grade Biological

2^nd Place: Will Sayler                                        1^st Place: Cade Lyon                        3^rd Place: Jay Sayler

3^rd Place: Shaylie Holben                               2^nd Place: Caleb Swanson              4^th Place: John Trimble

                                                                                3^rd Place: Ryan Peldo

6^th Grade Physical                                           5^th Place: Lexy McElroy                  8^th Grade Physical

3^rd Place: Elizabeth Gray                                                                                                                2^nd Place: Tim Doerges

                                                                                7^th Grade Physical

6^th Grade Engineering                                   1^st Place: Ian Scholten                    8^th Grade Social

3^rd Place: Gabe Knudson                               2^nd Place: Brady Umberger           2^nd Place: Rigel Roberdeau

                                                                                                                                                3^rd Place: Lexy Olson

6^th Grade Social                                                                7^th Grade Engineering                   5^th Place: Lily Dennison

1^st Place: Laura Dennison                              2^nd Place: Kaden Ness/Sheldon Otis

2^nd Place: Erin Rotert                                       3^rd Place: Sarah Anglin

3^rd Place: Rachel Jensen                                                4^th Place: Carmen Dias

5^th Place: Kylie Stalder                                    5^th Place: Reese Munro

                                                                                7^th Grade Social

                                                                                5^th Place: Simone Serrano/Breanna Brinson

                                                                                Special Award

U.S. Public Health Service Award:

Cade Lyon

I wanted to share some news you have already over the past week.  Spearfish has been a great place for me and my family to work and learn.  It is with a heavy heart that I share with you that I will be leaving my  role at the Spearfish Middle School Principal, effective at the end of my contract in June 2015.  I cannot begin to put into words how much I care for the students and staff at Spearfish Middle School.   I have always tried to make decisions motivated by what is best for my family.  After thoughtful consideration, the decision to go has everything to do with personal interests.  I have cherished our time in the Spearfish School District and Community.   In my remaining time here, I will do everything possible to set students, staff, and the next leader up for success. 

All the Best,

Shane Baier

Spearfish Middle School

Weekly Faculty Bulletin March 23-27, 2015

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

• Preparedness • Respect • Integrity • Determination • Excellence

1) Regional Science Fair, Monday, March 23, 2015

2) 8th Gr. 1:1 Laptop Parent Informational Meeting, Tuesday, March 24 at 6 PM

3) Creekside Presentation to 5th grade, Wednesday, March 25, 1 p.m.

4) Building Leadership Team Meeting, Wednesday, March 25 3:25 p.m. in the Conf. rm.

Agenda: a) April 1^st Early Release Agenda b) PD for 2015-16 c) Other

5) Spring Pictures, Friday, March 27 at 8:15 AM

6) Important FLEX Dates:

-Block 6: April 27-May 15

-4/7: Block 6 Course Descriptions Due

-4/2: End of Block 5

7) S4s Peer Mentoring and Academic Tutoring Program Registration

-6^th and 7^th grade students will then need to complete the registration process. This includes a questionnaire and two teacher references. They can pick up forms from Mr. Baier, Mr. O’Dea, Ms. Potter or Ms. Murphy. Registration Deadline is March 25^th.

8) Full-day CPI training for those who have not been trained by Spearfish School District before.

What : CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention & Restraint Training

When: March 27th at 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Where: Board Room of the Business Office (525 East Illinois)

Other: Wear comfortable clothing. Those of you who need to clock in can do so in the board room.

9) SMARTER Balanced Q and A: See link below

http://doe.sd.gov/pressroom/educationonline/2015/jan/Page1.html

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

11) Bus Supervision Duty: Telkamp, *Mullaney, DeVall, *Baier, O’Dea ( *East side crosswalk)

12) Lounge Duty: Aberle, Woodard, Lamb, Opbroek

Upcoming vents below

You do not lead by hitting people over the head – that’s assault; not leadership.

-Dwight D. Eisenhower

Make it a great week!

Shane