MSC Weekly Update
September 30, 2023
MSC Visitor Procedures
MSC's entryway is now closed due to remodeling to modify how visitors enter the building. This project will take 3-4 weeks and will alter the process for entering the building. All visitors will need to enter through the doors adjacent to the parking lot. Visitors must call the office at 614-836-4957 (number is posted on the doors) and have an ID to enter the building. We apologize for the inconvenience and ask for your patience until our entryway is completed. Modifications will improve the overall level of security for students and staff.
News and Notes
Parent Teacher Conferences - Conference night is scheduled for Thursday, October 19th from 3p to 8:10p. Contact the office or email your child's teacher to schedule a conference. Grade level teams will also be sharing sign-ups for conferences as well.
iReady Update - 83% of all completed reading lessons were passed by our students last week while 89% of all completed math lessons were passed. Students continue to work hard. iReady lessons are completed during Focus classes (1st period).
SEL Lessons - I wanted to share the videos I have been showing and discussing with classes during my presentation for social-emotional learning. They all address empathy and compassion for others. Students have been very receptive and engaged.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZ-pU7ozt3g&t=40s (Under the Surface)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaWA2GbcnJU (Thai Ad)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwAYpLVyeFU (Kindness Boomerang)
Accelerated Reader (AR) - All students are provided time in Focus classes to read independently and are expected to maintain reading logs and pass comprehension quizzes after completing books. We believe this time dedicated to reading is very important, so please check in with your student about his/her reading log to see what they are reading!
Free/Reduced Lunch - Parents are strongly encouraged to apply for free/reduced lunch. This must be done each year and does not carry over from year to year. Applications can be found here (https://www.gocruisers.org/PaySchools.aspx). Families who qualify for reduced lunches will be provided lunches at no cost as well. It is definitely worth the time to complete the application to see if you qualify.
Phones and other communication devices - Compliance with the phone policy has been terrific to this point. Thank you for the cooperation and support from home! The following is a summary of the policy:
Students are not permitted to use smartphones during the course of the day. Every morning students will be reminded that they are to turn their phones (airpods also) off and put them in their book bags. If a student is seen with a phone after this reminder, they will be directed to turn the phone in for the remainder of the day and returned at dismissal. violations will be handled in the following manner:
1st violation - detention
2nd violation - half day of alternative classroom (AC)
3rd violation - full day of alternative classroom (AC)
4th violation - out of school suspension (insubordination)
Students can request tom use their phone, but must do so before using it in the building. This approach helps to lessen distractions and issues while at school. Thank you in advance for your support with this policy.
Final Forms - Please complete all required forms Final Forms so we can have all required student information for this school year. Requests and links can be find your email.
Progress Book - Please check out the tutorials below to set up access to your students grades and assigned work. Parents can set up alerts to get notifications when students have missing work or earn grades that are subpar.
PBIS Rewards - Every student has access to a their PBIS (positive behavior intervention supports) Rewards account to track points being earned from teachers and staff for being productive, respectful, and safe throughout the course of the day. Points will be cumulate and can be used for purchases in our school store.
Digital Hall Passes - MSC uses a digital hall pass system for students to request bathroom passes and other passes that require them to leave classrooms. This tool will also be used to track how many passes are used and how much class time is being missed.
Questions or concerns? - Feel free to call 614-836-4957 or email john.brown@gocruisers.org with any questions or concerns regarding school or student issues.