Island Trees Memorial Middle School
December 18, 2017
December 18, 2017
Let me begin this week by thanking each of you for your continued support. The turnout at Thursday's Grade 7/8 Winter Concert provided more evidence of an engaged and supportive school community. This has been observed in so many ways this year, and I look forward to a 2018 filled with great school programs, student accomplishments, and community activities that promote student health and wellness, athletic and artistic development, and academic and emotional growth for all students.
With an eye toward the many opportunities made available to your children to connect to our school and pursue areas of passion and interest, please be sure to review the resources included in this newsletter,
A few new items in this newsletter include:
- PJs for Play Fundraiser
- National Junior Art Society
- Intramural Bowling
- Harlem Wizards vs. Island Trees
Additionally, you may be interested in one or more of the programs listed under Contests & Competitions. These competitions are beyond the curriculum but do hold the possibility of inspiring, motivating, and tapping into the areas that most interest our students.
Please enjoy this week's newsletter.
On behalf of the Island Middle School teachers and staff, I wish all of you a wonderful holiday!
Winter Concert
Grades 5 & 6 Holiday Concert
Monday, Dec 18, 2017, 07:00 PM
Island Trees High School, Straight Lane, Levittown, NY, United States
PJs for Play Fundraiser
Stay Connected: Intramurals as a Means to Connect to Our School
Grades & the Growth Mindset for Parents
Island Trees for Puerto Rico
The Mission of Common Sense Media:
Common Sense is the leading independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology. We empower parents, teachers, and policymakers by providing unbiased information, trusted advice, and innovative tools to help them harness the power of media and technology as a positive force in all kids’ lives.
Common Sense Media helps families make smart media choices. We offer the largest, most trusted library of independent age-based and educational ratings and reviews for movies, games, apps, TV shows, websites, books, and music. Our Parent Concerns and Parent Blog help families understand and navigate the problems and possibilities of raising children in the digital age.
No Place for Hate
With public displays of hate on the rise, it is more important than ever for schools to commit to programs that clearly define expectations in behavior for all members of the community. Whether you are a student, educator, or family member, you have a role to play in combating bias and bullying as a means to stop the escalation of hate.
Island Trees Memorial Middle School is excited to announce our partnership with the ADL's No Place for Hate Movement. No Place for Hate is a self-directed program helping all of the stakeholders take the lead on improving and maintaining school climate so all students can thrive. To be designated No Place for Hate, a school must complete the following:
- needs assessment
- formation of a No Place for Hate committee
- signing of the Resolution of Respect
- one A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute anti-bias or bullying prevention training program (optional in some regions)
- design and implementation of three school-wide anti-bias or bullying prevention activities
We look forward to your support and ideas as we work with our students and school community to promote respect, understanding, and positive interpersonal behaviors.
Classroom Spotlight: Mrs. Gonzalez - Grade 6
The Science of Shadows
The Harlem Wizards vs. Island Trees
Read Every Day Initiative
Read Every Day Initiative
Island Trees Memorial Middle School requires all students to have a book of their choice with them at all times. Teachers often set aside 5-10 minutes of class time to silent reading in order to promote reading stamina and skill development.
We also have students read whenever there is any downtime in class. Most importantly, teachers very often to read with their students. This has really had an impact on students reading because they see our love as well. We have had kids make quick review posters for other classmates who might need an idea of a book to read.
Give the Gift of Reading
A Long Walk to Water
Breakfast with Santa
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Let's Stay in Touch
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Smore
We are on Remind
Please follow the sign-up instructions on the handout below.
Please also feel free to follow this link to join our Remind group
Contests & Competitions
Please encourage your child to participate in competitions and contests that speak to his/her passions and interests.
Choose a provision of the U.S. Constitution and create a video illustrating why it's important to you.
Parenting & Middle School
Essential Resources
Chipotle Fundraiser (January 10, 2018)
Follow Us
Email: dkeegan@islandtrees.org
Website: http://www.islandtrees.org/itms/index.htm
Location: 45 Wantagh Avenue, Levittown, NY
Phone: (516) 520-2157
Twitter: @Islandtreesmms