Monday Memo
September 23, 2019 @MMSCougarPride
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Starts with Hello Week
Student Behavior Support link and attendance reminder
Remember to please use the document linked above for significant behavior support issues with students.
This is part of our data tracking for our district and also helps us to keep better/ more accurate records of incidents. Please be mindful of tier 1 teacher interventions as per the SOMSD Code of Conduct.
Reminder-Please keep accurate period attendance. This is important data for us.
Greetings and Updates from Ms. Gronau
Happy Monday MMS,
Thank you to the MMS Assistant Principal interview committee. This week we are completing round 2 interviews and hope to have a candidate to recommend to the superintendent next week.
A shout out to Mr. Rosefort. I saw a few posters in his room that show restorative practices in action. A great and simple way to connect with students (pictured here) . Check it out!
Quote for the week -Remember: everyone in the classroom has a story that leads to misbehavior or defiance. 9 times out of 10, the story behind the misbehavior won't make you angry. It will break your heart. --Annette Breaux
A few notes
-Please remember to send updated lesson plans every Monday or every other Monday. Your first set of plans are due Monday, 9/16/19.
*Inclusion plans are due on Wednesdays.
*Please note differentiation and intervention in your plans.
September 25, 2019 TLC Meeting Agenda
Team Building Question-What was a funny story/anecdote /moment you recall from middle school (that you are willing to share?) when you were a student?
Welcome Christine!
Starts with Hello Week Share Out/What’s happening on your team?
Hispanic Heritage Month Share Out/What’s happening on your team?
Picture Day-L. Brown
Finalizing 7th and 8th grade culture building assemblyScience class for reading assessment
Performance Matters: Grade Level TLC 10/2/19
10/2/19 is Custodian Appreciation Day. What can our staff and students do to thank our facilities team?
School-Wide Passes
White passes?
Procedural consistency across grades and related arts
Cell phone in bin before you go?
Universal sign out: digital vs. hardcopy
MO → Possible Admin Grant for https://www.smartpass.app/pricing
MO → Using QR Codes https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/UPDATED-Digital-Restroom-Pass-Use-with-QR-Codes-or-Set-Up-on-Classroom-Device-3301754
Checking in on Student Voice
Checking in on Teacher/Staff Voice
Ms. Chil!
MMS PD Plan 2019-2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m-KOgcroY4jTPpWkl-8cdSFqi5Gk0qUIVPgmgduj_mY/edit?usp=sharing
Great job Select Chorus and Ms. Bradshaw
The 5 Keys to Middle School Child Resilience and Success
The 5 Keys to Middle School Child Resilience and Success
The MMS faculty and staff ask that you support our work with your child in the following ways:
1) Encourage a Growth Mindset-Having a growth mindset fosters resilience. Use the language of yet. I don’t understand this “yet.” Emphasize the importance of hard work as opposed to innate intelligence. “I did well because of my effort. I’ll do better next time.”
2) Encourage 1-2 Good Peer Relationships-Friends should be a source of support. Often our middle schoolers try to maintain large groups of close friends and that is challenging for anyone of any age! Encourage your child to have 1-2 solid and supportive peer friendships and keep it light and simple with the larger groups.
3) Ensure 9-11 Hours of Sleep Please! Sleep is the best way to foster resilience. Research shows that kiddos this age need 9-11 hours to be at their best. When your child is well-rested, everything is better. Technology is the #1 enemy of sleep! As a school community, we recommend that you keep technology out of your child’s bedroom at night to encourage healthy and consistent sleep.
4) Encourage Coping Strategies-Coping is personal. Everyone does it differently. Encourage your child to think about healthy ways to relax and give them permission to do it!
5) Facilitate Time/Connection with a non-familial adult-Good connections with non-familial adults are very important for your child. They hear things differently from non-familial adults. Encourage your child to participate in a club or activity. Children need our perspective. They are always changing and growing. As adults we can attach a growth mindset to their personality development and their peer interactions.
Maplewood Middle School Remind App Code @k92d29
This year, the MMS Principal has added a school-wide "Remind App" as another way to communicate with families. Many of your child's teachers will share Remind class codes for you and your child to stay up to date about class events and assignments. As needed, the MMS Principal will periodically use the Remind App to share important info with our school community. Our Maplewood Middle School school-wide code Remind code is listed above (@k92d29). The link below explains how to begin getting notifications. It's a simple way to stay in touch. Join us!
https://help.remind.com/hc/en-us/articles/203179887-How-do-I-join-a-class-