From the Principal's Desk
ISOK Middle School ~ 8/29/2022
Hello ISOK Middle School Students, Families and Learning Coaches!
It has been a great first two weeks of school. I hope you have enjoyed spending time in live sessions getting to know your teachers and classmates, as well learn some tips/trick to help you be successful at ISOK Middle School.
Please remember, if there are things you are having difficulty with, you should reach out to your Advisory teacher (or any teacher) and we will all see what we can do to help you. We want everyone to be successful and are here to help
We are glad to have you at ISOK Middle School!
Ashley Fryer, Middle School Principal
Important Dates
8/30-9/2: Star360 Make-Up
9/2: Phoenix Rising Assembly
9/5: Labor Day/No School
9/11: Grandparent's Day
9/13 & 9/16: Learning Coach-Teacher Conferences
9/30: Family Income Form due. Check your email for the info!
Additional Info & Happenings
Would you like an ISOK Student ID?
Stride has connected with Academic Excellence to provide a low-cost student and staff ID for those that wish to have one. I’m so excited and relieved this project came to fruition before baby Thea arrived!
Optional IDs are $2.55 and this includes shipping.
Here is where you go to order one: https://studentid.k12.com
ISOK MS Staff
ADMINISTRATION
Ms. Ashley Fryer- Middle School Principal
Ms. Danielle Younger- Middle School Counselor
AMAZING TEACHERS
Ms. Andrea Molder- 8th Grade Math Teacher
Mr. Kyle Palmer- 7th/8th Grade Math Teacher
Ms. Deanna Duerson- 6th/7th Science Teacher
Mr. Dylan Hancock- 6th/7th Social Studies Teacher
Ms. Ester Gonzalez- 6th/7th ELA Teacher
Ms. Heather Lipe- 6th/7th Grade Math Teacher
Ms. Jaclyn Rackley- 6th ELA/7th Electives Teacher
Mr. Jason Harrison- 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Ms. Kim Darris- 6th/8th Grade Electives Teacher
Ms. LaShundra Wigfall- 8th Grade ELA Teacher
Ms. Laura Boeckman-7th Grade ELA Teacher
Ms. Autumn Gould- 8th Grade Science Teacher
ISOK Staff Pictures from Professional Development
Counselor's Corner
Middle School Maze
The middle school years can be a trick maze for students and parents. Students are changing socially, emotionally, and academically all at once. For some, this can be a roller coaster of a ride at times. Communication between home and school is a vital part to help students during this time to "Rise Up" and achieve their middle school goals and prepare them for high school.
Helping Your Middle School Child: Tips to parents about how to help their child navigate through Middle School:
● Kids should be active for at least one hour every day. Encourage your child to participate in a sport or an active hobby. This can also apply growth to their social development.
● Kids need to have the hygiene talk. Approach this gently, but a light-hearted approach can help!
● Many middle school students experience an increase in appetite but don’t always make the best food choices. Make breakfast a normal part of the family routine. Provide healthy snacks.
● Prioritize your evening meal as a family whenever possible. This has benefits far beyond healthy eating habits. Conversation over dinner is a great way to stay connected to your children.
● Asking “How was your day”? will most likely be answered with a shrug of the shoulders or short answer. Ask specific questions such as, “What did you learn in math class today?” or “Tell me one thing that made you happy today.” Keeping the lines of communication open is critical”!
● Young adolescents need plenty of sleep! Have reasonable limits on all electronic devices.
● Arrange for a specific time and place to complete homework. Help your child develop their organizational skills.
Remember: your child is changing, and so will your relationship with them. “Every accomplishment starts with the reason to try”.
Why Middle School Matters:
The “in between” years. This is what middle school is often regarded as before students enter the more serious, college-focused portion of their academic path. However, in today’s global education landscape, this mindset needs to change. The years in middle school and the transition into high school have become increasingly important in readying students with the knowledge, confidence, and grit needed to excel in high school and beyond.
Middle school aims to prepare students for high school and higher-level learning by helping them hone specific skills that they will carry with them throughout their lives. This means building effective study and organizational skills, learning how to plan, managing their workload and extracurricular activities, and maintaining a great work ethic.
Attached is an article regarding why middle school matters:
https://www.suny.edu/attend/countdown-to-suny/middle-school-matters/
Did You Know!
Stride has a Spanish version of their website:
Stride has a Spanish version of the Parent Portal:
https://es.k12.com/sdk12parentportal/dforce/portal_sitelogin
Ashley Fryer, Middle School Principal
Email: afryer@insightok.org
Website: isokvirtual.net
Location: 1117 South Douglas Boulevard, Midwest City, OK, USA
Phone: 913172-0087
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsightOklahoma/