Maneuvering the Middle
Scranton Middle School's Weekly Updates- October 13th
Parent Teacher Conferences - IMPORTANT
Thank you to all who participated in our In-Person Parent Teacher conferences. We are opening back up the sign-up genius for our virtual conference times. PLEASE CLICK HERE if you would like to sign up for virtual conferences on Tuesday, 10/17 from 4-7 p.m. Please know that this sign-up will close on Monday, October 16th at 8 a.m.
PTO Information for Conferences
A big thanks to everyone who donated soups and dinner to Thursday night’s parent teacher conferences. The staff greatly appreciated your generosity in stocking the staff lounge with a nice meal after a long day of work and meetings.
The PTO is starting to fundraise by selling donuts on Friday mornings for $2. These funds will help us plan more events and activities for the students. Donut sales on October 13 & 27; November 10 & 17; and December 1 & 15.
The next PTO Meeting is November 3rd at 1:30pm. We’re trying a new time slot to see if meeting before pick-up is more convenient. Email scrantonmiddleschoolpto@gmail.com if you’d like to learn more about volunteering or have ideas to make the school year great.
Your PTO,
President: Liz Johnson
Vice Presidents: Claire Reese & Ginger Timney
Treasurer: Katie Tierney
Secretary: Bill Rockwell
CHECK OUT THE NEW LUNCH LINE HERE AT SCRANTON (Pics below)
Activities @ Scranton
Middle School Mayhem Podcast
Middle School Mayhem Podcast - Standardized Assessments
In this episode, we will discuss a topic that can be stressful for many students and parents: supporting your middle schooler through testing and standardized assessments.
We will offer some practical tips and strategies for parents to support their middle schoolers through the testing season and help them feel confident and prepared on test day.
So, whether your child is gearing up for a big test or you're just looking to build good study habits for the future, stay tuned for some helpful tips and advice!
Geniuses of the world, you can skip this one.
Parent University
This week we had our second Parent University. It delt with your student and conflict and classroom information. CLICK HERE for the Video and CLICK HERE for the slide show. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mr. Rudolph or Mr. Renner.
Pack of Dogs
The Pack of Dogs is doing a clothing fundraiser! A portion of the proceeds will go directly back into the program. Use the following link to buy some Pack of Dogs swag to support our amazing pups! Thank you to Jake VanNote from Scranton Middle School for the amazing design. Also thank you to Kensington Valley Varsity for being a great local business to support the pups. Get your swag by Oct. 15th before the link closes!!
Students Leaving Early
If your student needs to leave early, please call (810) 299-3700, press option #2. You MUST call before your child needs to leave, or send a note with your student. We will NOT call students down or deliver passes to classrooms. Students MUST pick up their early dismissal pass or bring their note to the main office before school or in between classes. Students MUST sign out of the office and have a pass in hand when leaving the building. Failure to do so could result in an unexcused absence or discipline.
Upcoming Events!!!
October 9-13 - Homecoming week
October 13 - Homecoming Football Game
October 17 - Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences (CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP)
October 18 - Band Concert @ 7pm at the BCPA
October 19 - Choir Concert @ 7pm at the BCPA
October 26 - Orchestra Concert @ 7pm at the BCPA
The following information is in the newsletter weekly
Morning Drop Off
Please ensure you are pulling all the way forward when dropping off your student. Also, you are able to use any of the drop-off lanes. We have one large crosswalk in the middle that extends through the parking lot.
8TH Grade Only - Washington D.C. Information
Student Nutrition
Free and Reduced Lunch Application
Please note that even if lunches are free from the state, it will still be necessary to complete the application.
School Supply Assistance
Any families that need financial assistance with school supplies please contact your counselor. They can assist you to make sure all students have what they need to learn. 7th Grade Ms. Robertson: roberts@brightonk12.com 8th Grade Mrs. Feliks: feliksk@brightonk12.com
The McKinney Vento Act
The Brighton Area Schools is part of a consortium to serve students in temporary living situations that provides financial support for educational needs, referral for housing, clothing, and other needs, general support, and technical assistance. To ensure compliance with federal law, all school staff must help identify students living in the following situations: emergency shelters/transitional housing, motels/hotels, car, parks or public spaces, shared housing due to a loss of housing or economic hardship or living temporarily with non-parent or guardian. The district’s homeless liaison.
Attention Student Athletes
All student athletes must register in FinalForms and upload a completed physical and consent form from your mobile device or computer. The uploaded physical and consent form must be signed and dated by the examining physician on or after 4/15/23. The physical will show as "expired" until it is approved by the BAS Athletic Department. Physicals uploaded at the last minute may not be reviewed in time for tryouts. Please review your student's profile in FinalForms to ensure all documents are signed by the parent/guardian and the student and that the physical has been approved prior to attending tryouts.
Fall Sports practices begin on August 7th at BHS with events starting up on 8/17/23. Scranton Middle School Fall Sports (Boys & Girls Cross Country & Girls Volleyball) begin on 8/21/23 & 8/28/23 respectively.
With Fall sports starting around the corner we wanted to make you aware of an important change at the HighSchool level for game ticket prices and the purchasing of game tickets.
The K.L.A.A. voted to increase high school game ticket prices to $6.00. This is the first increase in league ticket prices for any league that Brighton has been a part of for over the last 30 years.
Additionally, as you are seeing across the nation, the league will move immediately to electronic tickets for High School events. Many of you who have had students participating over the last few years know that this format has been used by other KLAA schools, as well as those outside the league, and that all M.H.S.A.A. events are now electronic ticketing only. Electronic tickets allow for a safer transfer of money and there is a convenience factor for patrons at our events.
The process of purchasing electronic tickets has evolved in the last few years as well as the public's understanding and use of these platforms whether you are attending school sports, club sports, college and pro sports, concerts or any other ticketed events. We have used GoFan ticketing for the state tournaments we have hosted and the process overall has been very smooth as a whole.
We will have the ability at the gate to accept debit/cc cards now at our events but for your experience the easiest way to purchase and redeem your tickets will be to do so in advance of approaching the ticket booth or table and having them ready to show our ticket takers upon entering. Likewise you will now see signage at all BHS athletic events with the QR codes just as you have seen them at other schools in recent years and MHSAA tournament contests.
Ticket prices for Scranton Athletic events will remain at $3.00 for adults & $1.00 for students and will for this coming year remain as cash sales.
Also, Student, Individual and Family pass prices for BAS Athletic events will remain the same price and will be offered at both BHS & SMS registrations as they always have been.
Go Fan's website is GoFan.co and our page for home and away events at GoFan.co is: https://gofan.co/app/school/MI9899
Also, here are some other helpful links if this is your 1st exposure to electronic ticketing or GoFan
Again, I hope this finds you and yours all doing well as we get ready to fire up another great year at BAS & Bulldog Athletics!
Make it a great and safe rest of your summer and as always....Go Dogs!
Medications
If your child will need medications available in the Scranton Main Office, please bring them in before the first day of the school year. Please note that all medications, including over-the-counter medications, must be accompanied by our medical form which includes a physician authorization for the medication to be administered at school.