Mesa Middle School
We Are Almost There!
Odyssey of the Mind Competition
World Class Target Information
The World Class Target General Information page has been updated for the 2015 - 2016 school year. Here is the link to the General Information Page . In addition, here is a link to an Information Graphic that has the 2015-2016 Target timelines. Currently, the link to apply and the link to be a reviewer are NOT active and future correspondence when those links are activated will be sent out in May.
World Class Target Workshops
Classes in InspirED are now available for staff. This two-hour workshop is for employees that are interested in applying for World Class Targets. The workshop will cover the following: The process for applying for the targets; process for submitting the evidence; time to work on writing a narrative using evidence; and having a peer review of the narrative and evidence.Dates: 3/14, 4/4, 4/18, 5/2, 5/16, 5/26
Locations: (vary by date)
Times: 4:30-6:30
Book Drive
It was amazing to watch the books come in last month for our book drive. Malinda Liddell, a former Mesa student, organized a book drive as part of a class project, and she asked us to help. Over the three week book drive, Malinda was able to collect 1,484 books from schools across Douglas County. Mesa donated 984 of the 1,484 books! We truly have amazing students and staff.
News From Professional Develelop
March 17th: Assistant Principal’s Meeting/Training Training will be offered in Understanding the Components of a Quality BAS and Restorative Strategies in the morning at HOPE Online. Please register for the class of your choice using this link.
Upcoming Summer Professional Development - Save the Dates
April 1, 2016 Registration for the Teacher Summer Work Sessions will open in InspirEd. Please look for communications regarding registration to come out after Spring Break.
Learning Progression classes: New Visual
Updated Information on the Assessment Learning Progression Classes
Please share with your staff the updates to the assessment classes within the Learning Progressions. We feel these adjustments will provide even more support to staff as they work to implement a balanced assessment system in their classrooms and schools. Click here for the updated information on the Assessment Learning Progressions.
Off-Ramp Evening Classes - Schedule
These classes are practical, hands-on Off-Ramp classes that directly align to Learning Progressions. Teachers and administrators can take them for Relicensure and PGI credit (teachers only). During these evening classes, interested PLS, Administrators and District Facilitators will be trained so they can provide training to staff in their buildings who are interested and unable to attend the classes.
Learning Progression Classes and Off Ramps - Schedule
DCSD Spelling Bee
It took seven hours, 371 words and 42 rounds to declare this year’s winner of the Douglas County School District Spelling Bee. Eighty-six students representing 60 schools took part in the Douglas County School District (DCSD) Spelling Bee on Saturday, February 6 at Castle Rock Middle School.
The top 25 spellers will now move forward to the Colorado State Spelling Bee, which will be held on Saturday, March 12th at DU's Sturm Hall.
2016 State Qualifiers from Douglas County School District
Cara Dulin -- Mesa Middle School
Luke Hasselback -- Mesa Middle School
- See more at: https://www.dcsdk12.org/schools/mountain-ridge-8th-grader-wins-2016-dcsd-spelling-bee#sthash.H62TGMZn.dpuf