In the Middle Newsletter
March 9-13
Principal Ponderings: Celebrating the Success of Others
Celebrating the success of others doesn't have to be grand. It can be found in small moments, words, and phrases. As we inch toward Spring Break, let's continue to practice celebrating the success of others. As Jon Gordon reminds us in his book The Carpenter, if we look for the good, we find the good, and the good finds us in return.
Administrative Items
- Lunch Duty: King, Fulbright/Tetzlaff, Sherwood
- Lancer Leader of the Week: 8th Math
- Late Start: Course
- P2: Social Intelligence
- Review your external lockdown procedures with your students
- Jeans Days through Spring Break: Feel free to wear your jeans on payday Fridays through spring break. Several folks will be wearing red shirts with their jeans in support of public education, too. Feel free to join in! There is a $5 donation with proceeds going towards the LEA Scholarship account.
- E-Mail Lists: The email lists below will be deleted in the near future. They were created by Jason and they are not updated by the technology department.
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- E-mail lists that are kept current:
Middle School Teachers
Middle School Parapros
Middle School Staff
March is Reading Month with United Way
The United Way will be placing a book collection box near the front lobby. If you have any gently used books that you would like to donate, please feel free to place them there during the month of March!
Did you know that 24% of adults in America report to not having read a book in the last 12 months? Book donations don't all have to be children's books as adults need quality reading material available to them.
Source: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/09/26/who-doesnt-read-books-in-america/
P2/PBIS
- consistence placement in top 2 over a 3 week period can earn fun rotations during Lancer Time on Fridays (i.e. 7th grade earns 1st/2nd over 3 weeks they get some "fun" time)
- recognizing students for P2 character strengths using Lancer Leader tickets in addition to "Take Care of..." motto
- addition of small incentives for Lancer Leader tickets: lunch with friends in office, special lunch (pizza, subs, etc.) compliments of Mr. Swegles
If you have incentive ideas for students that you think would be fun for them and relatively easy and inexpensive to provide, feel free to send them my way.
Upcoming Dates and Events
3/9
- Board Meeting moved to 7:15 due to District basketball game
- Xello 7th grade Science
3/10
- Xello 7th grade Social Studies
Here is one video from Dr. Joe's library on goal setting with purpose.
Sandra Blough, March 10
LEF Grants are Now Open!
LEF Grants are Now Open!
Two Staff-Related Grants - closes April 15th
Foundation Grant - the best ideas in education come from teachers, and LEF supports these ideas with our grants. Do you have a big idea (over $2500) for a quality educational experience that would benefit a large constituency of Lakeshore students, staff, and/or the community?
Professional Development Grant - for staff who seek to bring continual energy, talent and passion to their roles. Do you have a great opportunity to develop and strengthen your professional talents and skills by attending a conference, seminar, workshop, college course or other experience?
Student Focus Grant - Closes March 15th - Please pass this info on to your Students!
Patti Florian Student Enrichment Grant - If you are a Lakeshore student in any grade, kindergarten through high school, this grant may be of interest to you! Patti Florian Student Enrichment Grants are awarded for activities or events that promote self-improvement through exploration, discovery, study and interaction.
Grants — Bring Your Idea to Life – Lakeshore Excellence Foundation