Berea-Midpark Middle School
Weekly Newsletter (February 2, 2019)
Sign Up for Your Child's Student-Led Conference Today!
Click here to sign up: SLC Sign-up Link
Berea-Midpark Middle School will be hosting Student Led Conferences on Wednesday, February 12th and Thursday, February 20th. The conferences will take place from 3:45pm until 7:15pm in your child’s classroom at a designated time chosen by you. In preparation for the Student Led Conferences, I would like to take the opportunity to provide you with information regarding why we will be taking on this format, things to know about the conference and what to do during the conference. They are as follows: Reasons for Student Led Conferences: Student Led Conferences provide an opportunity for you to hear firsthand about the progress your son or daughter is making. Student Led Conferences allow the student to be the focus/center of the conference. Student Led Conferences promote the idea that students “own” their work, raising the accountability level. Student-Led Conferences eliminate waiting in long lines and allow more flexibility. Things to Know About the Student Led Conference: Allow for one half hour of time to attend the conference. Every student is required to participate in Student Led Conferences. The student is the presenter and speaker throughout the conference. Teachers will be present, but will not be apart of the conference dialogue. Student Led Conferences allows families to have quality time together discussing academic progress and school. Things to Do During the Conference: Let your son or daughter lead the conference. Listen as they explain. They have spent a lot of time and effort preparing their work for you. Encourage your student. Provide specific praise, comments and compliments. Ask follow up questions like, “What part of this assignment/class was challenging for you? Why? What did you learn from this assignment? How can I help you with your goals?” Once again, the Student Led Conferences allow for more flexibility so you can attend either conference night. Please find your child’s team and sign-up with their unique sign-up link HERE. In addition to the Student Led Conferences, teachers will be available to answer questions. If you would like more time to meet with any of your son or daughter’s teachers, please contact the teacher to schedule a conference during their planning time. In order to meet the needs of all students, teachers will not be able to meet with parents privately on these nights. If you have any questions or concerns regarding conferences, please contact the middle school. We look forward to seeing you on February 12th or 20th. Thank you.
Career Tech High School Course Meetings for the High School
National School Counselors Week
Here’s a little information about some of the things your school counseling staff has done so far this year:
930 Self referrals from students
160 Meetings with Parents
90 Small group counseling sessions
Mrs. Henderson meets weekly for intensive mental health services with a specific caseload
“Minute Meeting” with all 434 5th graders
Planned a tour of Polaris Career Center with all 8th graders
Attended professional development about “R-Rules” program, ‘Bridges out of Poverty” and crisis team training.
Provided professional development to staff
Counselor programs for Bullying Prevention Month and Seasonal Self Care Month
For more information about your school counselors and their program, please check out their page on the Berea-Midpark Middle School website (https://www.berea.k12.oh.us/domain/157) or follow them on twitter @bmmscounselors!
PTA Middle Talks
Dinner and Movie Night
Shelley Pearsall Visits BMMS!
On January 29th, BMMS 7th graders attended a special presentation by local author Shelley Pearsall. Shelley Pearsall is the author of six middle-grade novels. The author visit was possible through an enrichment grant from the Berea Education Foundation. In preparation for her visit, 7th graders had read her book The Seventh Most Important Thing. Students were able to hear her inspiration for the story and took part in a discussion about the book. Select students participated in a Q & A lunch with the author and other students were able to take part in a writing workshop with Shelley Pearsall. Students created a character for a story based on a type of shoe. Shelley Pearsall inspired many of our young writers and taught them that through hard work and perseverance, anyone can achieve their dreams.
Drinks and Desserts Needed for Staff Conference Dinners
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4ba4a928a0fa7-staff
Trailblazers of the Week!
Adventurers Students of the Month
2020 Titan Tabloid!
- The 2020 Titan Tablet Yearbook is NOW ON SALE! Only $35.
- Yearbooks are on sale now through March 31st. Order by February 29th for only $35! Price increases on March 1st.
- Yearbooks must be ordered online: yearbooks.CavanaughPhoto.com
- There are no order forms and money will not be accepted at school.
- Personalization and Icons available for an additional cost.
- Fliers will come home this week from school.
EMAIL QUESTIONS to yearbook adviser Mr. Lowell: mlowell@bereaschools.org
Gifted Services
Grade 5: Wednesday, February 5, 10:40-11:20 in the Library
Grades 6-8: Friday, February 7, CORE in the Library
Scheduling for High School Classes
The scheduling process is beginning for rising 9th graders at BMMS. Please note these important items:
January 28: 8th grade students received their High School course selection sheets and course registration booklets.
January 29 & 30: High School Counselors met with 8th graders for scheduling presentation.
February 3-7: BMMS Counselors in classes assisting 8th graders with inputting scheduling requests.
February 13: Course selection sheets due to Enrichment teachers, reviewed and signed by a parent/guardian.
Parents, please note: Course selection sheets are pre-populated with core class placements. Students will only be responsible for choosing elective classes.
Student placement is determined by data points as well as teacher recommendation. If there is disagreement with a student's placement; please follow the appeal process, noted on the sheet, to request a different placement for your student.
Tiny Titan Cheer Camp
Playwriting Festival Opportunity for All
Submissions are open for the next Marilyn Bianchi Kids’ Playwriting Festival. Since 1979 the MBKPF has been an integral part of Dobama Theatre’s mission to provide educational outreach programming. Our goal is to provide a platform for children to express their thoughts, hopes, dreams and creativity through the writing of original plays.
Any student in grades 1-12 can submit a play. You may go to the following link for more information: Deadline is March 2, 2020.
http://www.dobama.org/marilyn-bianchi-kids-playwriting-festival
Any questions? See Mrs. Jennings in the Library, Room 1 or email her at: sjennings@bereaschools.org
District Technology Survey
Please fill out this brief survey to provide feedback for the tech department and to help the district meet the needs of our families.
Video Club
PBIS
About us...
Email: ndiscenza@bereaschools.org
Website: www.berea.k12.oh.us
Location: 7000 Paula Drive, Middleburg Heights, OH, USA
Phone: 216-676-0913
Facebook: facebook.com/BereaMidparkMiddleSchool
Twitter: @TitansBMMS