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Warrior Weekly Word #10: October 15-19, 2018
Happy Birthday, Standard Staff!
Christine Pierce, October 15th
Brock Christian, October 16th
Jeremy Hanson, October 18th
P.O.P. Power of Positive
Denton's POP!
- Great Staff Meeting Tuesday! I appreciation our teams and all that is happening to benefit the students at SMS.
- It is a busy time of year. Here is a great article for how we might be feeling this time of year.
We Need to Do More for Teachers Who Are Exhausted, Stressed, and Burned Out
- Prep Talks are almost finished and Observations are in full swing. If you have not yet scheduled an observation, please stop by my office.
- We are still looking for a Science Fair Coordinator for this school year. Anyone with an interest in helping can let me know. It takes a team to make it all happen!
- It's not too late!...Get HYPED about Technology and Learning! Let me know if you want to attend the KernCue TechFest (at SMS) on Saturday, Nov. 3rd.
- Got Questions?? My door is always open and I am here for you. Feel free to stop by, send me an email, or text me. (345-4307)
PTSA Reflections Program
Our PTSA is looking for student creative works for the statewide REFLECTIONS program.
The theme this year is "Heroes Around Me".
The Standard with Mike Strahan
Refer to you Warrior Handbook for this week's lessons for Advisory.
This week focuses on INDOORS.
Review Matrix with students.
Wednesday focus: Relationship Building Activity
Palmer's Points
If you have a student you are concerned about academics, behaviors, attendance, please send me their names. We are meeting weekly to discuss student needs as an MTSS Team.
Enrollment- 1024
6th Grade- 96.88%
7th Grade- 97.27%
8th Grade- 96.20%
Total- 96.78%
Supporting English Language Learners - by Ann Slayton, SSD Tosa
Play the Staff Trivia Game!
You Can Still Play!!
Vision & Goal Progress
Watch us this year as we...
- Increase academic achievement in ELA & Math on CAASPP
- Close the gap from honor roll to tested achievement (total honor roll)
- Create celebration moments for students and families
- Provide rigorous curriculum and learning experiences for students (including OLF, History Day, Science Fair, BOB, fine arts, sports, clubs, etc.)
- Reduce suspensions: Fewer than last year (120)
- Increase attendance percentage (95.0%)
- Decrease truant tardy/sarb referrals (#)
Warrior Pride ~ We Have It!!
Standard Middle School
Website: sms.standardschools.net
Location: 1222 North Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA, USA
Twitter: @StandardWarrior