Knights in the Middle
March 2024 Edition
A Note from the Principal ...
Can you believe our luck with the weather? We've had classes be able to go outside and enjoy the fresh air. It definitely makes you look forward to spring. A huge thank you to the parents who came in for parent-teacher conferences last Friday. We look forward to more conferences this Thursday night. Please feel free to bring your child to the conference. It is a great way to show your child that we are a team working together.
Enjoy the rest of March and please let me know if you need anything.
~Bethany
Positive Student Events ...
In February the middle school celebrated by having a Minute to Win It Event. A huge thank you goes to Ms. Decker and Mr. Graf for organzing the event. It was a lot of fun for students and the staff was involved too. These events are one way that we encourage and celebrate student who always do the right thing.
Also in February we enjoyed our Honors Breakfast for the first semester. It was wonderful to see so many family members come to the breakfast. Celebrating high academic achievement is so very important. Thank you for encouraging your child to work hard at academics.
March 22nd is a Half Day
We will be dismissing at 11am this Friday.
Knights Watch
It is very important for students to feel comfortable with at least one adult in the building. We are having our students meet in small groups with an adult on some of our half days to make sure that each students knows that there is an adult on their side. Last Friday was our 3rd session of Knights Watch with a focus on respect. This Friday's Knights Watch will focus on the upcoming eclipse.
NY State Testing Dates ...
April 23 and 24 - NYS ELA Assessment
May 7 and 8 - NYS Math Assessment
May 13 - Grade 8 NYS Science Assessment
All students are expected to take the tests. The ELA and math tests have been reduced in length and are two days instead of three. Any parent with questions or concerns should contact either their child's ELA/Math/Science teacher or Ms Wise our school counselor.
Upcoming Dates ...
3/21 Parent Teacher Conferences 4-7pm
3/22 Student Assembly on Marijuana Effects
3/22 Early Release 11am
3/26 FOSC Event 4:30-7:00pm
3/29 No School
4/1-4/5 No School Spring Recess
4/8 No school (Make sure you see the eclipse!)
Parent Chat for March
March 28th at 4:30pm is our next Parent Chat. Join us in the midddle school outside of room 402. Come to get an update on happenings in the middle school and have your questions answered.