MS Memo: Map Growth Testing

MS Memo:  MAP Growth Testing I hope that everyone has had a wonderful weekend.  This week our middle school students will be completing the MAP Growth test.  This is an online computer test that students complete on their Chromebooks.  The MAP Growth scores help teachers check student performance by measuring achievement and growth.   The MAP Growth tests provide immediate and accurate information about your child's learning, it's easy for teachers to identify students with similar scores that are generally ready for instruction in similar skills and topics, and then plan instruction accordingly.  Additionally, the data will help us plan the needed interventions to help our students overcome any barriers created by the COVID-19 pandemic.  You can help your child do their very best on the MAP Growth test.  Please make sure that they attend both of their assigned days of school.  You can also help them do their very best by ensuring they get a good night's sleep before their test dates.  Finally, please make sure your child brings their Chromebook to school fully charged.   We look forward to sharing with you the MAP's Family Report, which summarizes how your child is performing academically.  Thank you for your support! Mr. Joachim, Principal Springdale Middle School WE CARE

 

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MS Memo: Semester Grades, Google Classroom, Two-Day a Week

Dear Middle School Families, Can you believe we are almost halfway through this wild 20/21 school year? The end of the semester, January 25, is fast approaching! This means that we get to post grades to let you know how your child is performing in school. Best of all, we plan to extend to two-days a week of in-person instruction with the new semester. Finish Projects First Our grading system focuses heavily on Projects (day-to-day work built around checkpoints) and lighter on Power Focus Areas (assessments of knowledge). Projects contribute 80% towards the overall grade, while Power Focus assignments weigh in at 20%. Please check your student's progress at Summitlearning.org to see how they are doing. If you have any questions, be sure to give us a call. Setting small daily goals and working towards accomplishing them will help your child achieve success. Please encourage your students to finish the semester strong by making sure all projects are completed. Google classroom All Middle School teachers have set up a Google Classroom, a digital classroom where teachers post daily videos and resources for students. These items will remain in Google Classroom for the entire year, so your child can go back at anytime to get a little extra help. Your child can also communicate with their teacher via the Google Classroom.   Two-Day a Week Please plan on having your students attend two days a week starting January 25. Group A will attend Monday and Tuesday, and Group B will attend Thursday and Friday. If you need any assistance, please be sure to call the middle school workroom at 258.4725 to get additional support! We look forward to seeing our students wrap up this semester by finishing strong!! Sincerely, The Middle School Team. WE CARE

MLK Day- No School

 

We hope you spend time learning more about 

Dr. King’s message of love and peace.

Season's Greetings...

 

Mrs. Sham working on We Care signs

 The Mary Walker School District is working to share the message that 'WE CARE."  

WE CARE that our students are active and engaged in learning. 

WE CARE that our learning community is safe and secure. 

WE CARE that 98% of our students have been working on the summit learning system this week. 

WE CARE that our learning community knows and sees the great things happening in our schools. 

COVID-19 Update

 

Mrs. Moss is preparing for the day by making sure all students are socially distanced!

 

Fall Pictures

 

Can we truly have a school year without fall pictures? My Grandma Jo, who passed away five years ago, would say, "Absolutely not!" She saved and neatly organized everything from detailed calendars, birthday cards, church bulletins, school assignments, and, of course, school pictures.  

School pictures document each year of a student's school experience! Sadly, COVID-19 and hybrid learning have limited our ability to offer the standard fall portraits. 

This fall, Ms. Sham did a wonderful job capturing our student's portraits to document this historic school year. The empty hallway, set as the backdrop, is symbolic of this year. We miss our students and look forward to having everyone back on campus.  

                                    Sincerely,

                                    Mr. Joachim

Report cards are in the mail.

The first quarter of this school year sure had some unusual challenges. We greatly appreciate the hard work of our students and the trust of our families to keep you children safe as we gradually reopen our school. We continue to work towards the safest learning community possible.  

Starting on November 16th, we will transition to having school two days a week. A Group students will attend Monday and Tuesdays and B Group students will attend Thursday and Fridays.  [UPDATE: due to COVID-19 numbers, the middle school will not be moving to two days a week.]

Each middle school student is assigned a mentor with who they work each week to set goals and monitor their academic progress.  Over the next two weeks, mentor teachers will be reaching out to connect with parents and students for conferences. This will be done over the phone or via Google Meets.   

Additionally, please reach out to Mr. Joachim or your child's mentor if you have any questions regarding progress at school.  

We look forward to helping!  

 

In-person and online learning...

 Take a look at Mr. Edwards class!