Midland Messenger
February 12-16, 2024
Midland Elementary
Email: midland@fpschools.org
Website: http://midland.fpschools.org/
Location: Midland Elementary School, 105th Street East, Tacoma, WA, USA
Phone: 253-298-4500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Midland-Elementary-Mustangs-112865059416899/?ref=settings
From the Principal
Dear Midland Families:
Being that February is a month filled with love, friendship, and learning about Black History, I would like to wish our all of our Mustang families a Happy Valentine’s Day! I feel blessed to be your principal and I am proud of our children, families, staff, and community. In fact, I am thoroughly convinced that Midland Elementary has THE greatest students in the world! I love everything about our school; our work ethic, our amazing teaching and support staff, and our ability to say thank you, please, and I am sorry. Being capable of using these words is a skill that we ALL need, regardless of age. I encourage families to take the opportunity this month to learn more about the experiences, culture, and contributions of African Americans who have shaped our community, our school, our lives, and American history.
I hope you and your family have a wonderful week, celebrating love and friendship, and expanding your knowledge.
- Ms. Frederick
Calendar
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
February 14 ~ Spirit Assembly: Wear Red/White/Pink
February 14 ~ 1:55 Dismissal
February 19 ~ No School for President's Day
February 20-23 ~ No School for Mid-Winter Break
February 28 ~ HOPE Assembly @ 1 pm
February 28 ~ 1:55 Dismissal
**For additional future scheduled activities, please check out our Midland calendar at https://midland.fpschools.org/**
Mid-Winter Break
Our Mid-Winter break will be February 19th-23rd. Enjoy the week with your family!
Social Emotional Learning
Social Emotional Learning Corner
Content by Mrs. Blaisdell
February 12th
Brain Science/Neuro Education #5—The Hippocampus
The Hippocampus is where long-term memories and information we learn are stored. Moving information from the PFC to the Hippocampus takes cognitive rehearsal (practice) and meaningful connection. The better your learning and memories are organized, the easier they are to access in your long-term memory. (Hippocampus)
Kindergarten and First grade are learning the basics of our brain’s job and how we can use what we know about how our brain works to stay in control of our emotions and actions when we are stressed, when we don’t get our way, and when things don’t happen as we hoped. We are learning to use deep breathing and flexible thinking to assure we don’t do and say things we regret and to assure that we are calm and content when it comes time to learn at our best.
Project Excel referrals: for current 3rd and 4th grade students...
Do you have a student who…
~ learns easily and quickly?
~ thinks up unusual ways to solve hard problems?
~ has a clever sense of humor?
~ dislikes doing the same thing over and over?
~ thinks logically and wants things to make sense?
~ is open to new ideas?
~ is persistent and wants to keep trying with difficult tasks?
Complete a Project Excel Program Referral here
Conoce a algún estudiante que…
¿Aprende fácil y rápido?
¿Piensa de forma inusual cómo resolver problemas difÃciles?
¿Tiene un sentido del humor ingenioso?
¿Le desagrada hacer la misma cosa una y otra vez?
¿Piensa de manera lógica y quiere que las cosas tengan sentido?
¿Está abierto a nuevas ideas?
¿Es persistente y quiere seguir tratando con tareas difÃciles?
Complete una referencia del programa Project Excel aquÃ.
As we finalize the transition between Skyward and Qmlativ, we ask that parents and guardians review and update their student's information in our Qmlativ/Skyward database. This information allows FPS and your student's school to stay connected with you and access vital information about your child's health and safety.
For a tutorial on how to complete the Annual Student Information Update, visit https://www.fpschools.org/departments/k-12-office/asiu.
Thank you in advance for completing the Annual Student Information Update!
Weather and Emergency Updates
In the event of emergencies, a team of Franklin Pierce Schools staff work to balance safety and our commitment to support student learning. The choice to delay or cancel the start of a school day includes assessing road conditions and consulting with other local services. Franklin Pierce Schools will attempt to offer updates about delays and closures by 5am.
Staff and families can expect to receive information about school closures and delays in the following ways:
Recorded Telephone Message contact the main office at your child's school to ensure your contact information is up to date
SMS Message for families/staff who have opted-in, click herefor Text Message if you would like to opt-in
Email from info@fpschools.org
Website www.fpschools.org
Flash Alert Notification sign up to receive email notifications and download the Flash Alert App, click here.
Local Media including KIRO 97.3 FM, KOMO 1000 AM, KIRO TV Channel 7, KOMO TV Channel 4, and KING TV Channel 5
Franklin Pierce Schools Family Resource Center
Franklin Pierce Schools has a resource center for our families. You will find information and help for many situations and needs - food, diapers, formula, community referrals, and more.
Right at School Daycare
Before and Afterschool Care for the 2023-24 School Year!
Serving students at ALL 8 Elementary Schools
Right at School will operate before and afterschool programs at all eight Franklin Pierce elementary schools! Right at School offers a safe environment for students to learn, to play, and to grow!
Volunteer Clearance
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS....
If you are interested in volunteering as a chaperone for field trips or in any other capacity that may come up, please complete the volunteer application as soon as possible. It may take up to two weeks to process an application and we don't want you to be left out of a volunteer opportunity because you are not approved yet! Click here to begin your volunteer application. If you were cleared as a volunteer last year, please complete a new application. Volunteer applications must be completed every year.
PTO
Stay in the know with the PTO! You can catch what's happening in the weekly newsletter as well as the PTO Bulletin Board in the main hallway!
If you'd like to know more about what the PTO does you can send an email to midlandspto@gmail.com
Spring Soccer
SchoolStore Fundraiser
Midland Families,
This is a safe and easy way your family can help our school get the essential tools our students and teachers need to succeed. It will also let you know how your child can win fun prizes just for helping!
Please Click here to shop at the SchoolStore
Thanks,
Midland Elementary School
Homework Help
Franklin Pierce Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to James Hester, Compliance Coordinator for State and Civil Rights Laws; Wendy Malich, Title IX Officer; or John Sander, 504/ADA Coordinator at 315 129th ST S, Tacoma, WA 98444-5099 or at (253)298-3000.