Pirate Press
Vol. 1, Edition 10
Missed a Pirate Press?
Spirit Wear Shop
The Spirit Shop is still open if you would like to place an order. It will remain open through October 19th. Below is the link.
Students of the Month
WICOR Students of the Month
Speak Like a Scholar
- speak and write in complete sentences
- use proper language in academic settings (avoid slang and "texting" language/spelling)
- capitalize and use end punctuation in each written sentence
- always include the evidence to support what they are writing/saying
- always include the "so what" or "why" when giving an opinion or thought
- start sentences with scripts (see the photo)
As a family, encourage speaking like a scholar at certain times...around the table, in the car on the way to/from school, or at some other time that would be good for practicing this!
Parents, would you like to see how your child is doing on PBIS (Positive Behaviors Interventions & Supports) Rewards?
Learning Model Change Request
Parents, if you would like to request a learning model change for the second semester, we need to know by November 13th so we have time to plan for any switches that will occur. If you want to make a request, please call our front office at (352) 524-8400 by November 13th.
Calendar
Monday, October 19th:
Teacher Planning Day - No School for Students
Spirit Shop closes tonight - https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/PascoMS2nd
6 - Volleyball Game @ Stewart Middle School
Tuesday, October 20th:
"A" rotation day - 4, 5, 6, 1, 2, 3 (lunch is based on the 1st-period teacher)
2:05 - Girls Basketball Tryouts
2:05 - Cheer Practice
6:30 - Football Game (we are playing with CENMS) at WCHS against Weightman
Wednesday, October 21st:
"T" rotation day - 5, 6, 1, 2, 3, 4 (lunch is based on the 2nd-period teacher)
2:05 - Girls Basketball Tryouts
Thursday, October 22nd:
"E" rotation day - 6, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (lunch is based on the 3rd-period teacher)
2:05 - Boys Soccer Tryouts
2:05 - Girls Basketball Tryouts
Friday, October 23rd:
"P" rotation day - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (lunch is based on the 4th-period teacher)
2:05 - Boys Soccer Tryouts
Rotating Bell Schedule through Quarter 2
Rotation - another view shows the date, letter, rotation day, and period we start with.
MAP
Free and Reduced Lunch
Parents,
On October 5th, your student’s free or reduced status will be expiring. Currently, all students are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch, regardless of their eligibility status. Free meals will be available until December 31st. However, we still strongly encourage you to complete a new meal application if your household still qualifies. In addition to the meal benefits that will become effective on January 1st, students eligible for free or reduced-price meals can receive free or discounted testing fees, camp registrations, high-speed internet, and other benefits. Schools also receive a portion of their funding based on the percentage of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on their household meal application, regardless of whether that student is attending MySchoolOnline or in person.
To review the eligibility guidelines and complete an application, please visit www.pascoschoolmeals.com.
Student Screener
COVID Testing
Scholastic Books
Dear Family,
Now more than ever it is so important for your child to have books in the home. Plus our school gets FREE books with every order!
School Order Due Date: 10/30/20
Connect to Our Class Page: https://orders.scholastic.com/MXKY6
Shop the flyers with your child: https://editions.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=667429
All books ship to the school, and we hand them out to the kids to take home.
Thank you for encouraging the love of reading!
PS: Feel free to forward the class page link to extended family who may want to support your child’s reading.
Ms. Kassabaum
School Code: MXKY6