Normangee MS Family Newsletter
January 11, 2023
From Mr. Wingfield
It was so great to see everyone back last Thursday! I truly missed seeing and talking to all the kids. It even seems like some of them grew an inch over the break. Maybe Candy and hot cocoa are underrated.
I am so proud of how hard our kids are working. Our teachers have done a fantastic job of catching our kids up and helping them be successful. This will be a very busy semester and it is so important that the students are at school and in class every day in order to meet HB 4545 requirements and make sure they don't get behind. Some of our teachers may request students come before or after school to recoup some hours or get extra support. Being present every day definitely helps negate some of that.
Please make sure to look at our upcoming dates, Bus Reminders, and Computer updates below. Some students may see a change in schedules for RTI, Band, or Intervention classes.
We are running on Ice, but we are off to a great start this semester!!
Please check below for new information for REMIND for MS Teachers. Along with parent portal, REMIND can be used to get information on assignments in your students classes. I am receiving these from teachers little by little so all teachers may not be listed below.
If there is any other information you would like to receive through the MS Newsletter, please feel free to email me at jwingfield@normangeeisd.org
As always, if I can help in any way please let me know.
Jared Wingfield
Student of the Month for December is Cash Kubiak
New ELAR fundraiser for Mrs Penry
Upcoming Dates
January 12
MS Basketball @ Iola
Main Gym- 7th Boys 4:30 8th Boys 5:30 7th Girls 6:30 8th Girls 7:30
Auxilliary Gym- Girl's C Team game, 5:00
January 14
MS Basketball Tournament at Centerville, Times TBA
January 19
Early Release (Due to Elementary UIL)
MS Basketball at Home vs Snook
7th Boys 4:30
8th Boys 5:30
7th Girls 6:30
8th Girls 7:30
January 21
Boys Basketball Tournament @ North Zulch, Times TBA
January 23
MS Reading UIL Competition, 4:00, Normangee Middle School
New Computer Guidelines for MS
We understand that some students may need access to computers for specific assignments at night. If this is necessary for any student, they may check out from the MS office on a case by case basis. Students must checkout at end of school and return the next morning. They will still be responsible for all damages to, and all activity on the computer they check out.
Thanks for your help
A Message from Officer Mordecai and Administration
From Mrs. Martin
The Capturing Kids Heart focus for January will be Respect, Honor You, Honor Me
What is Respect?
Respect is the willingness and ability to act professionally and thoughtfully with ourselves and others. Leaders can deal respectfully with opposition and provide space for both dignity and differences to coexist.
Why focus on Respect?
- Respect contributes to a positive culture. People feel safe, supported, and engaged in the context of thoughtful social, emotional, civic, and intellectual interactions.
- Respect decreases conflict. Respect helps us, and others, to be able to express ourselves without fear of being judged, humiliated, or discriminated against.
- Respect encourages empathy. Respect helps us to understand each other and put ourselves in someone else shoes.
Respect in Action:
- Teach students words have power. How we talk to others, and ourselves, can motivate or discourage, connect or destroy, hurt or heal. We should choose our words with care.
- Create opportunities for group decision-making. Open dialogue engages students in a process where compromise is crucial to making decisions.
- Vary protocols for classroom sharing. Frequently use open-ended questions, partner sharing, and small group activities to connect and promote understanding between students.
From the Bus Barn
There should be no food or drinks on buses before or after school. Please remind your students that all food items must be put away for the entirety of their ride to and from school. We have seen an increase in the level of food products, wrappers, and spills on the bus. This falls on the bus driver to clean up. Please help us remind students of this policy as well as helping to be a good steward and cleaning up all items on the bus daily.
Thanks for your support