Middle School News - February 5th
Go Wildcats!
6th GRADE CLASS MEETING THIS TUESDAY THE 9TH@9:30AM CODE:Roletto
Message from Ms. Roletto
6th and 7th NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM Families - Middle School Transition for next year
Because of the middle school next year, neighborhood program students will be attending Harrison Park MS next year. Principal Leah Dickey held an informational meeting Thursday night, and as promised, here are the links and materials from the meeting.
Bridger’s Administrative Staff are committed to engaging 100% of Bridger families impacted by the transition of Bridger to a K-5 for the next school year.
This week we started the Neighborhood Middle School Transition.
We had a virtual meeting on Monday evening:
The questions and answers document
On Thursday evening families were invited to a virtual meeting with Harrison Park:
Here is the survey so that we can know what families are thinking about this transition and so that we know if you have any questions that need to be answered.
Ms. Roletto
Madison HS wants your opinion!
Community Feedback on School Name Finalists
The committee for the renaming of Madison High School has thoroughly reviewed all community input received for a recommendation of names. A list of finalists who meet district policy, committee principles, and vision for the new name of our school has been selected and those are below.
Now the committee is seeking community feedback to help inform their final proposal to the superintendent and the school board. Your input is greatly appreciated. The Renaming Committee will begin deliberations on 2/11, but will still consider input as late as 2/14. This survey will close at 9 a.m. on 2/15.
Link to the survey! Survey
MAP Testing (Math and Reading)
We haven't administered the assessment since last winter due to COVID and Distance Learning.
This is a low stakes test and is not the state SBAC assessment students usually take in the spring.
Week of February 8th students will be taking the one for math and
Week of February 15th students will be taking one for reading.
Your student's Math and Language Arts teachers will be, or have communicated with students and families when during the week that will happen for them.
Administering this assessment virtually is new for all of us so if you have questions, please feel free to email Ms. Roletto at groletto@pps.net
6th Grade will be doing VIRTUAL Outdoor School starting next month! Student kits are ready for pick up at Supply Pickup
Important Dates
Feb 9th - Virtual Field trip - National Geographic
Feb 15th - No School - President's Day
6th grade Outdoor School sessions
MS "Lunch Hangout Times"
Opportunities to connect w/ others and counselor:
Ms. Howard office hours: CODE: howardoffice - Fridays 9:40-10:20
6th drop-in Lunch Group - CODE: 6lunch - Mondays 12:30 - 1pm
7th/8th drop-in Lunch Group - CODE: 78lunch - Tues 12:30 - 1pm
Student Council – CODE: bridgerstudentcouncil – Fri 1:10–1:55pm
QSA Group – Email Ms. Howard for code - Fridays 2-2:30pm
Ms. Howard can be reached at 971-378-0470 or rhoward@pps.net
COUNSELOR WEBSITE: https://sites.google.com/pps.net/bridger-k-8-counseling/home
Google Meet Codes and Office Hour Codes
Most Middle School Office Hours will happen on Friday from 9:40 - 10:25am
Link to class and office hour codes: MS Google Meet Class Codes (updated)
Student Emails and Google Calendar
- Mr. Roletto will be sending information about activities throughout the year
- Teachers will confirm appointments with students
It's a skill they will need to have when they get to high school and expected to use.
Also it will be important for students to use their email because we WANT to text students, but we aren't able to use REMIND messaging directly with students as some parents have asked because their is an age requirement that most of our students don't meet.
Organization tip for students - WATCH
Video link: Ms. Roletto's organization tip
Bridger K-8
Email: groletto@pps.net
Website: https://www.pps.net/Domain/101
Location: 7910 Southeast Market Street, Portland, OR, USA
Phone: 503-916-6336
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PPSBridgerSchool
Twitter: @bridger_school