Dear Springdale Middle School Families,
I hope this email finds you in good health and good spirits. This first week of closure has sure been odd. Each day has been exceptionally busy planning and preparing...yet the campus and halls are empty and quiet. It is a little eerie!
Honestly, I am missing all our students, staff, and parents!
I am not missing the frequent bathroom patrols looking for students hiding out. Or, the counseling of a broken-hearted student who just lost their "first love." BUT, I am missing the high-fives from students, the laughter in the halls, classrooms filled with chatty learners and the occasional games in the gym or playground. I can't wait to have you back at school.
Please find attached the memo for this first week of closure. This memo is being mailed home too!
Remember, to call our COVID-19 Closure phone line(258.4798) of your have any needs, questions or comments!
Have a great week,
Mr. Joachim
Friday, March 20, 2020
Monday, March 16, 2020
MS COVID-19 Closure Memo
Dear Springdale Middle School parents and students,
I hope this memo finds you and your family healthy and well. We are wading into some unprecedented waters as we initiate the State's emergency proclamation to close all schools. The middle school staff, along with the entire team in our district, are committed to making sure our students and community are safe and sound during this trying period.
The middle school staff has worked hard over these last few days to develop some optional learning activities to share with our students. We are currently working on a Chromebook and novel checkout procedure. Additionally, we are compiling an activity packet that will be shared with all students by the end of the week.
I encourage all students to develop and maintain a daily schedule that keeps them actively engaged. This could include dedicated reading time, puzzle or game time, outside play, or creative art time.
Most importantly, I encourage all families to sustain healthy habits and practices during this concerning time by;
- Maintaining social distancing and avoiding close contact with people who are sick,
- Practicing good hygiene by cleaning hands often by using soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer, and
- Daily cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces in common household areas (tables, hard-backed chairs, doorknobs, light switches, remotes, handles, desks, toilets, sinks).
Finally, we care about you and your family. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need any help. If you are a first responder, health care worker, or severe need family who has child care concerns or needs meal delivery for school-age children, please call our central-line at 509.258.4798 for support.
Please feel free to reach out to me directly. I look forward to answering any of your questions. Stay tuned for a middle school memo and engagement packet!
Be safe and stay healthy,
Brett Joachim, Middle School Principal
Cel. 509.919.0538
Sunday, March 15, 2020
COVID-19 Closure
On Friday, March 13, Governor Jay Inslee made a sweeping announcement that he would be mandating the closure of all K-12 schools statewide. The closures will go into effect by Tuesday, March 17 and schools will remain closed through at least Friday, April 24.
Today, the Mary Walker Admin team decided to implement our school closure starting tomorrow, March 16, 2020. More information will be coming soon.
Today, the Mary Walker Admin team decided to implement our school closure starting tomorrow, March 16, 2020. More information will be coming soon.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Monday, February 10, 2020
Friday, January 31, 2020
Monday, January 27, 2020
Monday, January 20, 2020
Elective Class Arena for 2nd Semester
Student's last two periods of the day are elective classes. These are classes that are outside of the required core curriculum. Students have the opportunity to explore their personal interests with the following classes: PE, Art, 2-D Design, Natural Resources, Student Leadership, MakeSpacer, and Study Skills.
During the elective class arena, students line up by classes they would like to participate.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Communication Practice
This pair of students are working on giving precise and clear instructions as they develop a domino pattern. This drill is helping them learn how to be better computer coders.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Adding a checkpoint to a project.
This student is utilizing the worksheets created by English teacher Ms. Smith. These personalized worksheets are designed to help the student complete his English project on the Summit Learning Platform.
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
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