STEAM Middle School
Wolverine News Volume 17
January 9th-13th
Stay in Touch with STEAM!
Website: steam.burlesonisd.net
Location: 900 SW Hillside Dr, Burleson, TX, United States
Phone: 817-245-1500
Facebook: facebook.com/STEAM-Middle-School-1626720964266835/
Twitter: @steam_ms
Upcoming Dates
Friday, January 6th: 3rd Six Weeks report distribution
Thursday, January 12th: HMS Basketball Girls vs Granbury & Boys @ Granbury / KMS Girls Basketball @ Joshua & Boys vs Joshua
Monday, January 16th: Student holiday, MLK Day
Friday, January 20th: 4th Six Weeks progress report
Friday, January 20th: All semester schedule change requests are due (there will be no exceptions after this date)
Friday, February 10th: Valentine's Dance
STEAM Calendar
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Here's to...
Our House Winner for this week:
REVEUR!
Grade Level Newsletters
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Congratulations to SSEP Winners!
Congratulations to Ms. Mindy Quisenberry, and to and the Concrete Compressive Strength team!
We look forward to watching them present their experiment design at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, and watching their experiment launch in 2017!
We are proud of all of the proposal teams. It is not easy to develop an experiment from scratch, let alone an experiment that has to fit in a tube, and only test microgravity. The students worked hard, and the teachers indicated they will be building on this experiment design experience for the rest of the year!
The two STEAM finalist teams were:
1. STEAM's "Invertebrate Issue" developed by Principal Investigator Caleb Quisenberry and Co-Investigators Philip Hamilton and Billy Ward. Teacher Facilitator Mindy Quisenberry.
2. STEAM's "Concrete Compressive Strength" developed by Principal Investigator Cole Rose and Co-Investigators Danyelle Archuleta, Mayleia Parker, and Christian Steele. Teacher Facilitator Mindy Quisenberry.
Mrs. Morgan's Computer Literacy
Mrs. Morgan's 4th and 5th-period students participated in a global web design project with students in Africa. The 5th-period students received a bronze certificate for their sports site and the 4th-period class received a gold certificate for their animal site. In addition, a scholarship on behalf of STEAM Middle School was given to a student in Vietnam so that he can attend school.
Way to go Wolverines!
Reminder About Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures
As we begin a new semester, please see below for reminders of the STEAM arrival and dismissal procedures.
Please click here to view the STEAM Middle School drop-off and pick-up procedures. Upon viewing the link, see below for further clarification.
Drop Off Procedures:
When dropping off your STEAM student in the morning, please use "Lane 1" to drop off students that need to go to the Band/Fitness Center.
Please use "Lane 2" to drop off students that do not need to go to the Band/Fitness Center prior to entering the main building.
In order to exit our student drop off/pick up location, as the red arrows indicate, take two left turns to return to the driveway and exit the school property on to Linda Drive.
Pick Up Procedures:
As students exit the main building, students will utilize Lane 1/Lane 2 by crossing at the designated areas.
Valentine's Dance
Please join us for our Valentine themed dance on
Friday, February 10th from 5:30-7:00 pm.
Tickets may be purchased the week of February, 6th-10th in the office or cafeteria.
Tickets purchased prior to the dance are $5 and those purchased at the door are $8.
For dances, please drop-off and pick-up your student in the back of the school
{same as before and after-school pick-up}
Tutoring
What are the benefits of tutoring?
- Tutoring offers individual and structured learning
- Develops a rapport between teacher and student, allowing for a more meaningful connection to material
- Enhances student's performance and growth
- Creates a positive attitude toward the subject
- Encourages self-directed learning
- Allows for practice in the related subject area without the risk associated in a classroom setting
- Improves self-esteem
Students are encouraged to attend a tutoring time that best meets their schedule.
This means that if a teacher does not offer tutoring at a time that works for the student, they may attend an alternate teacher's tutoring session for that subject.
Please reach out to your student's teacher if there are special circumstances.
Need a Replacement?
PSAT 8/9 Update
8th grade students are able to view their PSAT/NMSQT scores by logging into Khan Academy. Not only are scores available they too, may get a personalized SAT practice plan.
Click here to learn how to link Khan Academy to College Board.
Be on the lookout!
8th graders should have brought their individual score report home this week!
Burleson Collegiate High School
Current eighth-grade students:
Applications for BCHS 2017-18 school year are now available, please visit your counselor or check online at http://bchs.burlesonisd.net/
BCHS Information Meetings for Parents
December 6, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at Hughes Middle School
January 10, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at Kerr Middle School
Applications are also available in Mrs. Harrison's office for 8th graders.
Please pick up an application if you are interested or stop by if you have questions!
Don't Forget to Order a Yearbook!
There are only 2 weeks left to order!
Give Me 5 Campaign
Google Classroom for Parents
Want in on your child's Google Classroom activity?
Visit the docs below to learn how to receive daily or weekly summaries of Google Classroom activity as well as additional topics!
I Love Burleson ISD
Please join us in supporting Burleson ISD by signing up for a yard sign or decal through ILoveBurlesonISD.net! Once you request your free yard sign or decal, it will be available for pick-up here at STEAM.
You can also follow ILoveBurlesonISD on facebook and twitter.
Below are the links:
I Love Burleson ISD (Facebook)
I Love Burleson ISD (Twitter)
How Should Trust Cards and ID's be Worn?
Trust Cards should be worn horizontally in plastic protectors
with ID's hanging vertically in front.
TRUST Cards
Click here to view our STEAM Trust Card-Level Requirements.
Remember, at the end of each six weeks, we will review daily attendance, grades, discipline referral, and tardy data by-student to determine who qualifies for each of the three levels of trust cards. Then, according to the data, new trust cards will be issued each six weeks.
Level 1 Blue Trust Card contains 6 privileges. Level 2 Red Trust Card contains 12 privileges. Level 3 Platinum Trust Card contains 17 privileges. Again, these privileges can be redeemed from any STEAM staff member throughout a six weeks. Use them because you have earned them by your hard work in showing respect, taking responsibility, embodying excellence, having an amiable attitude, and making a difference! Also, ask your teachers how you can earn back privileges that you have already redeemed.
Students who receive a Positive Office Referral will automatically obtain a Platinum Trust Card for six weeks.
Click here to view descriptions for our Trust Card privileges.
Remember to wear your Trust Card, redeem your privileges, and celebrate your success! As you redeem your privileges, please find us, because we want to take your picture and celebrate with you!
It Pays to Have Platinum!
Grades, attendance, and behavior all impact students obtaining a Platinum level Trust Card.
Students who receive a Positive Office Referral will too, be issued a Platinum.
Another way that students may level up to a Platinum is by sharing with us
extra-curricular achievements.
Send us a tweet, Facebook post, e-mail, or Instagram shout-out showing us your STEAMer going above and beyond in our community, they just might reach Platinum!
Doctor and Personal Appointments
Please make sure that when scheduling appointments for students, that they are before or after school. Attendance is crucial and we ask that if an appointment must be made during the school day, that they occur after 10:00 am.
Dress Code
We frequently perform dress code checks, please ensure that your student is always in compliance, click here for middle school dress guidelines.
On the occasion, we offer students high school dress days. In the event that we do, please follow such guidelines, click here.
Failure to Report to STEAM U or Academic Lab
Students are required to report to their scheduled STEAM U and/or Academic Lab time.
All students are aware of their destinations for each scheduled time.
Failure to attend either STEAM U or Academic Lab will result in an afterschool detention.
STEAM Clubs
On Fridays, our STEAM students will get to choose from the available clubs during their STEAM U/ Academic Lab times instead of completing their Canvas Modules and/or attending academic labs.
Students may choose a different club each STEAM U, each week.
The STEAM U Friday Clubs List will be posted for students in the Cafeteria.
Counseling Corner with Mrs. Harrison
Join the movement of gratitude!
For 25 days a question will be posed, "What ___ are you most grateful for?" I challenge you to respond with your statement to another individual and through social media. Witness the responses of others and you will begin to learn who they are and find meaningful connections that otherwise may not have been uncovered.
What does it mean to be grateful?
When one is grateful it means that they feel or show an appreciation of kindness moreover, they are thankful.
#LeadWithGratitude
Mrs. Morgan Harrison, Counselor
Email: Mharrison@bisdmail.net
Website: http://steam.burlesonisd.net/
Location: STEAM Middle School, Southwest Hillside Drive, Burleson, TX, United States
Phone: (817) 245-1500
Twitter: @MYHarrison13
Schedule Change Requests
Mid-Year Course Change Requests
No core or elective class change request will be accepted after January 20th.
There will be no exceptions after this deadline.
Schedule change forms are available in the front office.
Teacher Contact
Communication is key in any working relationship. Stay up-to-date with your student's academics through the STEAM, individual teacher, and BISD websites as well as weekly grade level newsletters.
Who should you contact first in the event clarification is needed regarding your child?
Your child's teacher(s).
Our facilitators know your student and care about their success. If you have questions regarding assignments, behavior, or specific events, reach out to them.
Use this link to find individual teacher emails.
Attendance Policy
Attendance is of utmost importance. When students are absent, not only do they miss out on direct instruction, but also they have assignments that begin to pile up. While sometimes being absent is unavoidable, especially if a student has a fever or doctor's orders to stay home, if at all possible make sure they attend every day.
In Texas, students are required to attend school no less than 90% of the time, or to be absent no more than 17 days. When students pass 17 days of absences (EVEN excused with a doctor's note and partial absences) they are subject to loss of credit. Loss of credit means that they will not be given credit for courses.
We understand that sometimes absences are unavoidable but, if a student is in any way able to come to school it is important that they attend.
A Note From Nurse Shields
HAPPY 2017!!
It’s a new year… time to set (and stick to) some new goals!!
Here are some ideas you can talk to your kids about… Encourage healthy goal setting with your child today!
I will try to eat two servings of fruit and two servings of vegetables every day. I will drink sodas only at special times.
I will do my best to take care of my body through fun physical activity and eating the right types and amounts of foods.
When I have some down time for media, I will try to choose educational, high-quality non-violent TV shows and video games that I enjoy. I will spend only one to two hours each day – at the most – on these activities. I promise to respect our household rules for videogames and internet use.
I will do what I can to help out in my community. I will give some of my time to help others, working with community groups or others that help people in need. These activities will make me feel better about myself and my community.
When I feel angry or stressed out, I will take a break and find helpful ways to deal with the stress, such as exercising, reading, writing in a journal or talking about my problem with a parent or friend.
When faced with a difficult decision, I will talk about my choices with an adult whom I can trust.
When I notice my friends are struggling, being bullied or making risky choices, I will look for a trusted adult so that we can attempt to find a way to help.
I will resist peer pressure to try tobacco-cigarettes, drugs, or alcohol. I will also avoid the use of e-cigarettes.
Here is to a Happy, HEALTHY, and Successful 2017!
Nurse Brittney Shields
Email: brittney.shields@bisdmail.net
Website: http://steam.burlesonisd.net/
Location: STEAM Middle School, Southwest Hillside Drive, Burleson, TX, United States
Phone: (817) 245-1500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steamsoc?ref=hl
STEAM PTO
Find us on Facebook: STEAM Middle School PTO - Burleson, Texas.
Have questions or comments for the PTO?
Contact us at BurlesonSTEAMPTO@gmail.com.
What is S.T.E.A.M.?
Lost & Found Items
Items that remain in the Lost & Found by Friday afternoon will be taken to the Harvest House. Students are encouraged to check for missing items, too many things are being left behind! The Lost & Found is located in the office.
Directory Information
Parents,
Our STEAM social media accounts are updated frequently with the exciting things going on at STEAM. We would like to make sure your student is able to be a part of our STEAM videos and photos that we post on our STEAM social media accounts. Please update your student's directory information if you would like your STEAM student a part of our videos and photos. You may complete the attachment below and return this form to our front office.