September 3, 2009

Thanks

• To Mr. Crawford for fixing Mr. Jochimsen's podium. Mr. J's Bob Marley poster says "One Love Mon"
• To all of you for a great start to the school year...It is hard to believe that over 1,200 people are in this building at the same time.


• For your patience, I apologize for miscommuncation. At times I am told information and then it is changed after I pass it along to you.

Information

• 8th Grade's goals are to continue the mentoring program.


• Picture day is Friday, September 4th


• September's monthly focus is on Manners and Respect


• We will meet in the auditorium with TAs for a beginning of the year PowerPoint. Starfish = Sept. 8; Eagle=Sept. 9; Dolphin=Sept. 10


• Please let students know that a $3 fine will be assessed to those who peel off the safety stickers from their lockers.


• Mr. Kowalski has reserved computer labs for Sept. 14, 15, and 16 to have 8th graders complete technology surveys.


• Jeremy Johnson has lab 410 reserved for the entire year during periods 7 and 8. This is the only lab loaded with the software he needs to teach his class.


• Students that have IEPs have a flag that documents this next to their name in Infinite Campus

Next Week

• Thur. Sept. 10: Back to School Night 5:30-7:30; Cyberbullying presentation 7:30-9:00


• Fri. Sept. 11: All staff faculty meeting at 8:05 in the Auditorium
  

Two Weeks

• Mon. Sept. 14: Team leader, department head, curric. assistants meeting at 8:05 in the LMC


• Wed. Sept. 16: Late start; Collaboration at 8:05

Reminders

• Cara Scheuller is at the middle school on Tuesdays in the 6/7 office at ext. 2218.


• Update your lesson plans! Let me know if you want to learn how to post these on the web. I have a Word document with instructions. Parents look for lesson plans on our website and appreciate them being available.


• Let Mrs. Etmund know if you are interested in the Leadership or PBIS conferences in October.


• Roots and Stems begins Sept. 8th with Aero
• Let Mrs. Eliopolous know if you are interested in a Quiz Star account by September 9th

Data

• 209 of 329 8th graders started the 2009-2010 school year with a GPA 3.0 or higher.
• 31 of 329 8th graders started the year with a GPA below 2.0