STEAM Middle School
Wolverine News Volume 4
Week of September 19 - September 23rd
Stay in Touch With STEAM!
Website: http://steam.burlesonisd.net/
Location: 900 Hillside Drive, Burleson, TX, United States
Phone: (817) 245-1500
Facebook: www.facebook.com/steamsoc
Twitter: @STEAM_MS
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, September 20th: HMS 7th grade football @ Granbury Acton & 8th-grade football vs Granbury Acton / KMS 7th grade football @ White Settlement & 8th grade vs White Settlement
Thursday, September 22nd: HMS Volleyball vs Weatherford / KMS Aledo
September 26th-30th: STEAM Bookfair
Wednesday, September 28th: D.C. Trip Parent/Student Recruitment Meeting 6-7:00 pm
Friday, September 30th: End of the first six weeks
Friday, September 30th: STEAM PTO fundraiser is due
Wednesday, October 19th: PSAT 8/9 Testing for 8th graders
Here's to...
Our House Winner for the Week of September 12 - 16th!
MZUSHI
#Mzushi4Life
STEAM Houses
We are off to a great start at STEAM and loved seeing the enthusiasm from our students.
We were so excited to welcome students back with the following videos!
At STEAM we do fun!
STEAM House Gear
STEAM PTO is kicking off their first fundraiser!
STEAM House shirts, long sleeve shirts, and hoodies will be sold.
(Wolverine logos and the "Reveur" house name will be corrected prior to printing)
Click here for more information, or order using the flyer sent home (you may bring money and form to the office)!
Sale ends 9/30, represent your house!
BISD’s 1:You Information
1:1 (one to one) technology device initiative has begun!
For more information click here and check out the links below for additional info.
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!
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.
Shuttle Riders
If your student shuttles to or from their zoned campus to STEAM for fine arts or athletics you are requried to fill out the included form.
If you have already completed this there is no need to duplicate!
This is not for before or after school bus transportation, only students who commute during the school day to their zoned campus.
STEAM Book Fair
Our book fair will take place September 26th - September 30th, check out the flyer below!
Give Me 5 Campaign
Box Top Competition
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
They're back!
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, Collab B, and Front Office/Cafeteria Hallway.
What is S.T.E.A.M.?
Counseling Corner with Mrs. Harrison
September is Suicide Awareness Month.
This can be a very difficult topic to discuss with any person, at any age. This article is great about clearing preconceived notions that tend to shield our eyes towards this difficult matter. Educating yourself only better equips you to answer questions and concerns that your child might have.
Click here for the full article
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
Course schedule change requests are available in the front office. In order for a request to be considered, all information on the form must be filled out.
Requests to change:
Core classes no later than September 25th
No elective changes after 9/7, No requests will be accepted.
There will be no exceptions after the deadlines.
The next chance to change core or elective classes will be at the close of the semester.
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 (a really big deal if they are enrolled in high school classes). We work hard to insure that all of our students have the tools to be successful; thus, we allow students who have 17 + absences the opportunity to make-up seat time in order to avoid credit loss.
If your child has reached the 17 day limit you will be contacted and provided with a plan of action to make sure that seat-time recovery is a viable option.
Sometimes being absent is unavoidable and necessary but, if students are not required to stay home we ask that they have 100% attendance. Please see the Burleson ISD Attendance Letter for more information.
PSAT 8/9 for 8th Graders
The PSAT 8/9 is a test that will help you and your teachers figure out what you need to work on most so that you’re ready for college when you graduate from high school. It tests the same skills and knowledge as the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, and PSAT 10 — in a way that makes sense for your grade level. This test is only offered to our current 8th graders.
For more information, click here!
A Note From Nurse Shields
Upcoming Health Screenings
Parents:
In the upcoming weeks, I will be performing annual health screenings on all 6th and 7th graders. I will be screening: all 6th graders for Scoliosis during their PE class. All 7th graders will be screened for hearing and vision after scoliosis screenings are complete. If your child “fails” any of these screens, you will be notified and referred for follow-up with your Physician.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions at (817) 245-1510.
Thank you!
Brittney Shields, BSN, RN-BC
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
BISD September Health Newsletter
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.
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.