Concordia Middle School
March 2020 Newsletter
From the Principal...
Thanks to all parents and guardians that were able to make it to conferences in February. Communication between home and school is very important to the success of all students. Please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher if you have questions or concerns about grades or behavior.
March will be a busy month that will go by quickly due to spring break. We have Family Science night coming up on Tuesday, March 3rd, and State Assessments will begin the first week of April.
Upcoming Events
3/6 - End of the 3rd Nine Weeks - Report cards will be sent home on 3-16
3/9 - 3/13 Spring Break
3/18 - Spring Picture Day
4/2 - State Assessments Begin (See more dates below)
Students of the Month
6th Grade: Gunner Barnes
Pawsitive Counts Winners
6th Grade: Clayton Viereck
Pawsitive Counts Staff Member of the Month
State Assessments
- Do encourage your child to do well without placing too much stress on them.
- Don't be anxious about your child's test scores.
- Do ask your child's teacher to suggest activities for you and your child to do at home to improve your child's understanding of school work. Parents and teachers should work together to benefit students.
- Don't judge your child on the basis of a single test score. There are many factors that affect test scores on any given day.
- Do make sure your child:
1.attends school regularly.
2.gets plenty of rest.
3.is provided with a quiet, comfortable place for studying at home.
4.eats a well-balanced diet.
5.is provided with books and magazines to read at home.
Assessment Dates
5th grade:
ELA April 7-8
Science April 2
Math April 21-22
6th Grade:
ELA April 6-7
Math April 8-9
Spring Picture Day!
Strong Study Habits
2.Regular Routine - Plan a time that works well and try to make it happen on a regular basis.
3.Space -Designate a regular place to study with minimal distractions. (TV, video games, loud music)
4.Length - Shorter study sessions with a break or two are better than one long session.
5.Goals - Set short term goals with your student then encourage and praise them when they are reached.
What does respect look like?
- Respectful Replies: Model respectful replies when you have a disagreement with your youngster. Everyone, including adults, need to practice respect when they have different opinions or ideas about something.
- Everyday Acts: When you mow the lawn, clean up after your pet, or go to the park, you can model respect for others by keeping things picked up and shared areas clean.
- Greeting Others: Saying "hello" or "how are you doing?" to others models positive interactions to your soon to be teeanager.
Counselor's Corner- Mr. Hutchinson
Para Spotlight
A Word from Nurse Jennifer:
What are the emergency warning signs of flu?
People experiencing these warning signs should obtain medical care right away.
In children
- Fast breathing or trouble breathing
- Bluish lips or face
- Ribs pulling in with each breath
- Chest pain
- Severe muscle pain (child refuses to walk)
- Dehydration (no urine for 8 hours, dry mouth, no tears when crying)
- Not alert or interacting when awake
- Seizures
- Fever above 104°F
- In children less than 12 weeks, any fever
- Fever or cough that improve but then return or worsen
- Worsening of chronic medical conditions
In adults
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
- Persistent dizziness, confusion, inability to arouse
- Seizures
- Not urinating
- Severe muscle pain
- Severe weakness or unsteadiness
- Fever or cough that improve but then return or worsen
- Worsening of chronic medical conditions
These lists are not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptom that is severe or concerning.
PRIDE Classes
The 6th grade teachers have developed the following acronym for their PRIDE classes:
P - Practice
R -Research
I - Investigate
D- Discover
E - Explore