STEAM Middle School
Wolverine News Volume 4
September 4th-September 8th
Stay in Touch with STEAM!
Website: steam.burlesonisd.net
Location: 900 SW Hillside Dr, Burleson, TX, United States
Phone: 817-245-1500
Facebook: facebook.com/STEAM-Middle-School-1626720964266835/
Twitter: @steam_ms
Upcoming Dates
Monday, September 4th: Labor Day, Student Holiday!
Thursday, September 7th: STEAM Meet The Teacher from 5:30-7:00 pm
Monday, September 11th: Last day to change an elective class
Friday, September 15th: Yearbook pictures
Monday, September 18th: Last day of STEAM PTO house gear sells
STEAM Calendar
Add the STEAM calendar to stay up-to-date!
(Click the + in the bottom right hand corner to add the calendar)
KMS & HMS Calendars
We will include important dates to our STEAM calendar, but feel free to add Kerr or Hughes!
STEAM House Winner
Congratulations to MZUSHI our house winner this week!
Students in the MZUSHI house may have free dress on Tuesday, September 5th.
MZUSHI Students must pick up high school dress sticker in the cafeteria upon arrival.
Students with out stickers will have to change into standardized dress.
*With in high school dress guidelines.
We will celebrate the REVEUR house at the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year!
Grade Level Newsletters
Grade level newsletters will provide information for your student's classes as well as keep you up to date with events to come!
6th Grade
7th Grade
STEAM Pictures
Pictures are September 15th!
Students must adhere to the dress code.
STEAM PE Uniforms
We are placing an order for more uniforms!
We will notify students/parents once we have uniforms available.
*If students have not purchased a PE uniform, or awaiting the arrival, they should wear athletic clothing within school guidelines.
PE uniforms (set) are $25.00, cash or check.
Questions? Email Coach Dunson!
STEAM Art Kits
Art kits are on sale for $30.00, cash or check.
Questions? Email Mrs. Beam or Mrs. Dickerson!
HMS Choir Information
Please see the included link to view important dates for Hughes Middle School Choir.
STEAM Lunches
eBook Login
House Gear!
PTO is selling STEAM house gear, show your house spirit!
Sale begins Monday, August 28th and will end on Monday, September 18th
Click here for to order gear online!
Counseling Corner with Mrs. Harrison
Check out the STEAM Counseling Department website below, or visit by clicking here!
Need to change your schedule?
Please use this form. Do not request a change via email with out the Change Request Form.
Schedule change forms are available on the Counseling Department website:
Academic Planning > Middle School Planning > Schedule Change Requests Form
*Schedule changes will only be accepted during through the following dates:
Core classes- Monday, October 2nd; Elective classes- Monday, September 11th.
The next opportunity to change a class will be at the close of the first semester.
Please note that not all requests to change classes will be granted.
Mrs. Morgan Harrison, Counselor
Email: Mharrison@bisdmail.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/bisdmail.net/mharrison/welcome
Location: STEAM Middle School, Southwest Hillside Drive, Burleson, TX, United States
Phone: (817) 245-1500
Twitter: @MYHarrison13
A Note From Nurse Shields
Parents, I am still missing important medical information on several students. This information is necessary for the care of your child while they are at school. Please email, fax, or bring all required documentation to my office as soon as possible, if you haven’t already done so.
Students with Asthma: If your child has Asthma, and requires the use of an inhaler or nebulizer medication, an updated Asthma Action Plan MUST be submitted every school year. This includes students who self-carry their inhaler! Your child CANNOT carry their inhaler without this form on file with me. Please submit this document as well as their inhaler/nebulizer medication to me as soon as possible.
Students with SEVERE Allergies: If your child has a severe allergy that requires the use of an EpiPen, an updated Severe Allergy Action Plan MUST be submitted every school year. This includes students who self-carry their EpiPen! Your child CANNOT carry their EpiPen without this form on file with me. Please submit this document as well as their EpiPen to me as soon as possible. I cannot use forms from last year... If you had an EpiPen in my clinic last year and it was not picked up by the last day of school, I no longer have it. As stated in the BISD medication policy and in the letter that was sent home in May, all medications are disposed of before leaving for summer break.
Students requiring medication while at school: If your child will need to take medication of any kind (prescription or over the counter,) a Medication Form needs to be filled out and returned to me along with the medication. I cannot give your child medication without this form on file.
For over the counter medication: (Tylenol, Motrin, allergy medicine, etc.) a NEW, UNOPENED bottle of the medication MUST accompany the medication form. Please do not send any medicine in a Ziplock bag, etc… For safety reasons, I will not allow your child to take it. Your child is not allowed to carry medication of any kind with them in their backpack! If they are found to have medication in their bag, they will face disciplinary action.
For Scheduled Medication: I can only accept 30 pills at a time. Please send no more than 30 pills in the original prescription bottle. You must hand deliver this medication to me or someone in the front office. Prescription medication may not be sent to school with your child.
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
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.
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.
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.
We understand that sometimes absences are unavoidable but, if a student is in any way able to come to school it is important that they attend.
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.
Reminder About Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures
As we begin a new semester, please see below for reminders of the STEAM arrival and dismissal procedures.
Please click here to view the STEAM Middle School drop-off and pick-up procedures. Upon viewing the link, see below for further clarification.
Drop Off Procedures:
When dropping off your STEAM student in the morning, please use "Lane 1" to drop off students that need to go to the Band/Fitness Center.
Please use "Lane 2" to drop off students that do not need to go to the Band/Fitness Center prior to entering the main building.
In order to exit our student drop off/pick up location, as the red arrows indicate, take two left turns to return to the driveway and exit the school property on to Linda Drive.
Pick Up Procedures:
As students exit the main building, students will utilize Lane 1/Lane 2 by crossing at the designated areas.
What is S.T.E.A.M.?
TRUST Cards
Click here to view our STEAM Trust Card-Level Requirements.
Remember, at the end of each six weeks, we will review daily attendance, grades, discipline referral, and tardy data by-student to determine who qualifies for each of the three levels of trust cards. Then, according to the data, new trust cards will be issued each six weeks.
Level 1 Blue Trust Card contains 6 privileges. Level 2 Red Trust Card contains 12 privileges. Level 3 Platinum Trust Card contains 17 privileges. Again, these privileges can be redeemed from any STEAM staff member throughout a six weeks. Use them because you have earned them by your hard work in showing respect, taking responsibility, embodying excellence, having an amiable attitude, and making a difference! Also, ask your teachers how you can earn back privileges that you have already redeemed.
Students who receive a Positive Office Referral will automatically obtain a Platinum Trust Card for six weeks.
Click here to view descriptions for our Trust Card privileges.
Remember to wear your Trust Card, redeem your privileges, and celebrate your success! As you redeem your privileges, please find us, because we want to take your picture and celebrate with you!
STEAM PTO
A big thanks to our PTO for providing a "back to school" breakfast for our STEAM staff! We thank you for all that you do for our school, students, and staff!
Find us on Facebook: STEAM Middle School PTO - Burleson, Texas.
Have questions or comments for the PTO?
Contact us at BurlesonSTEAMPTO@gmail.com.
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.
"BISD 1:You"
Click here to read more about Chromebook's in BISD!
I Love Burleson ISD
Please join us in supporting Burleson ISD by signing up for a yard sign or decal through ILoveBurlesonISD.net! Once you request your free yard sign or decal, it will be available for pick-up here at STEAM.
You can also follow ILoveBurlesonISD on facebook and twitter.
Below are the links:
I Love Burleson ISD (Facebook)
I Love Burleson ISD (Twitter)