Weekly Memo: Tutoring, Testing, 8th Grade Promotion, Field Trip

Welcome back!  It was truly delightful to have all students back on campus today.  I want to encourage students to finish this year strong. We only have three more weeks of this crazy school year!

Tutoring
After-school tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays will continue through the end of the school year. Transportation is available for those who need a ride home at 5 PM. Please contact the middle school office at 258.4725 for more info. 

Spring Testing
Students will be completing the Measure of Academic Progress(MAP) testing on Friday, June 4th, and Monday, June 7th. Please be sure to do your very best on this assessment. There will not be a state assessment this year.  

Promotion
The 8th-grade promotion is on June 8th at 7 PM. We will be hosting this event outside under the new covered play area north of the Elementary building. We invite all 8th grade students to attend and encourage you to dress in a semi-formal manner.   June 8th will be the last day of school for all 8th graders.

Field Trip
Middle School students will have an opportunity to participate in a field trip on Thursday, June 3rd. Students will select from one of four trips. All trips are limited to 25 students and will follow safety protocols. Additionally, all trips are going to be outside events.

Students will earn the right to participate in the field trips by showing evidence of achievement (being current or completing three items) in all classes and maintaining good behavior. Review the field trip options and make your selection at: MS Field Trip Description and Selection

Our students have demonstrated exceptional perseverance throughout this school year. I am looking forward to celebrating our 8th graders and participating in field trips with our students. Thank you for all your hard work.

Mr. Joachim, Principal
Springdale Middle School

 

 

 

 

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MS Memo: Online Learning

MS Memo:  Online Learning  Good Morning!   I hope that everyone is healthy and that you enjoyed our wonderful weekend.  This week is dedicated to online learning to allow some time to help limit any additional community spread of COVID 19.      Tomorrow, the district will be delivering meal packets to families who had been signed up for meal delivery.  If your family has not previously received meal packets and would like to receive one this week, please send me an email to make sure you are added to the list. Additionally, the teachers have created homework packets to help students with limited internet connections.  Please let me know if you or a friend may require a printed homework packet.  Feel free to stop by the school to grab a packet or any needed supplies! Remember, this week is a school week, and all students need to attend the Google meets and work on the Summit Learning platform.  I look forward to connecting with everyone soon.  More information will come out by Wednesday afternoon regarding next week. Mr. Joachim, Principal Springdale Middle School WE CARE

 

After School Tutoring

After School Tutoring
Starting May 4th, we will be offering after school tutoring on Tuesday and
Thursday! Tutoring will start at 3:10 PM and go to 5:00 PM.  An activity bus
will be available but will run on a limited route.  

Please return the permission slips sent home to the middle school office to sign-up. 
Feel free to call the middle school office to get more information. 258-4725

Memo: Parent-Conference Week, Spring Break, Gradual Re-Opening

Dear MS Families,

As a young boy, my grandmother would often send my brother and I outside to find the first blossoming flowers.  We would search high and low in the woods trying to find grandma a flower...I now know that see greatly enjoyed the peace and quiet with us being outside.  I hope that everyone will find some time to enjoy this new season.

Parent-Teacher Conferences
Next week is our parent-conferences.  To help make sure that all students have in-person learning, we have modified our schedule for the week.  Please note the follow change:
     Monday: Hybrid Group A
     Tuesday: Hybrid Group B
     Wednesday: Remote Learning
     Thursday: Conferences 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
     Friday: Conferences 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Spring Break:
April 5-9th is our spring break week.  We encourage everyone to have to have a fun, yet safe, break.  We will return from spring break on April 12th in our normal hybrid model with Group A students attending Monday and Tuesday, and Group B students attending Thursday and Friday. 

Gradual Re-opening
On April 19th, it is our hope to open school to a full in-person learning model.  We will be monitoring our COVID numbers closely and are excited to see our district move to more instructional dates.  All of us are looking forward to getting back to our normal routines. More information will be coming out as soon as possible.

Have a great weekend.

Mr. Joachim 

 

 

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President's Day: No School

President’s Day was originally created in 1885 to recognize President George Washington’s birthday on February 22nd. Over time, it came to be known as Presidents’ Day to celebrate all presidents. In 1971, it was formally set to be the third Monday in February, thus creating the three-day weekend that many of come to enjoy!

Report Cards Mailing

 

February is Black History Month

 

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...