MSC Weekly Update
October 13, 2023
MSC Visitor Procedures
MSC's entryway is now closed due to remodeling to modify how visitors enter the building. This project will take 3-4 weeks and will alter the process for entering the building. All visitors will need to enter through the doors adjacent to the parking lot. Visitors must call the office at 614-836-4957 (number is posted on the doors) and have an ID to enter the building. We apologize for the inconvenience and ask for your patience until our entryway is completed. Modifications will improve the overall level of security for students and staff.
2023 MSC World Cup Champions - 6th Grade Takes Title!
News and Notes
MSC September Students of the Month
Congratulations to the following students who were selected as Students of the Month for September. Students were selected for performance in and out of the classroom. They represent the very best of MSC. Proud of all these deserving students! Each student received a gift card and a certificate acknowledging their accomplishment. The following students were selected:
6th grade: Sara Shearer and Bracksden Bennett
7th grade: Chloe Holloway and Santiago Nava Garcia
8th grade: Morgan Chemnitz and Ayden Raleigh
2nd Annual MSC World Cup - One of our 6th grade teams prevailed to win this year's MSC World Cup title. This was a month long endeavor with teams playing during SEL time at the end of the day. Our building PBIS team planned the whole event, which culminated in the entire school watching the last few championship games outside on the football field. More than anything, this was meant to be a community builder so kids can socialize and enjoy the company of their peers. There were very few issues and the vast majority of students displayed very good behavior. Proud of our students!
PBIS Rewards - Students are being rewarded PBIS points for following building expectations (being productive, being respectful, and being safe). These points can be used to make purchases from our school store. Students can easily access and track their accounts and points online. Be sure to ask your student about it!
iReady Update - 84% of all completed reading lessons were passed by our students last week while 84% of all completed math lessons were passed. Students continue to work hard. iReady lessons are completed during Focus classes (1st period).
Accelerated Reader (AR) - All students are provided time in Focus classes to read independently and are expected to maintain reading logs and pass comprehension quizzes after completing books. We believe this time dedicated to reading is very important, so please check in with your student about his/her reading log to see what they are reading! AR is used to help kids make as much growth as they can by simply reading
Free/Reduced Lunch - Parents are strongly encouraged to apply for free/reduced lunch. This must be done each year and does not carry over from year to year. Applications can be found here (https://www.gocruisers.org/PaySchools.aspx). Families who qualify for reduced lunches will be provided lunches at no cost as well. It is definitely worth the time to complete the application to see if you qualify.
Phones and other communication devices - Compliance with the phone policy has been terrific to this point. Thank you for the cooperation and support from home! The following is a summary of the policy:
Students are not permitted to use smartphones during the course of the day. Every morning students will be reminded that they are to turn their phones (airpods also) off and put them in their book bags. If a student is seen with a phone after this reminder, they will be directed to turn the phone in for the remainder of the day and returned at dismissal. violations will be handled in the following manner:
1st violation - detention
2nd violation - half day of alternative classroom (AC)
3rd violation - full day of alternative classroom (AC)
4th violation - out of school suspension (insubordination)
Students can request tom use their phone, but must do so before using it in the building. This approach helps to lessen distractions and issues while at school. Thank you in advance for your support with this policy.
Final Forms - Please complete all required forms Final Forms so we can have all required student information for this school year. Requests and links can be find your email.
Progress Book - Please check out the tutorials below to set up access to your students grades and assigned work. Parents can set up alerts to get notifications when students have missing work or earn grades that are subpar.
.Digital Hall Passes - MSC uses a digital hall pass system for students to request bathroom passes and other passes that require them to leave classrooms. This tool will also be used to track how many passes are used and how much class time is being missed.
Questions or concerns? - Feel free to call 614-836-4957 or email john.brown@gocruisers.org with any questions or concerns regarding school or student issues.