Port Susan Middle School
Family & Student Update 04.18.21
Good morning!
Starting this week...
In-person: Students will be in school from 7:40- 1:35. Students will attend 6 periods per day, two days per week. Students who are currently attending will remain in their current cohort group. Students attending in person will no longer have required google meets.
Distance: The minimum amount of time teachers will be teaching online will be 15 minutes (which may extend based on teacher discretion). They will follow the bell schedule both Thursday and Friday with meets starting at the beginning of each class period. No Google Meets Mondays or Tuesdays. Students will remain online and attend Google Meets Thursday & Friday only.
What will stay the same
If students attended Mon/Tue, they will continue with that cohort
If students attend Thur/Fri, they will continue with that cohort
Wednesday grade level meetings (11:15; 12:15; 1:15) will continue
Changes with increase time onsite
Onsite time will increase to 6 period days with dismissal time of 1:35 p.m.
Students attending onsite will no longer have google meets (onsite time only)
Additional students added to cohorts by last name
Distance Learning (online only) will move google meets to Thursday/Friday only and follow the school schedule.
All students will have instruction (onsite or online) 2 days per week and learning activities the other 3 days per week.
Homework Center
- Starting this week, we will have homework center offered virtually from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. This is to provide support for all students through a google meet. The meet code for this support is "PSMS". If students have any questions or simply want to work through an assignment with staff support, they are welcome to join.
Student Supplies for Onsite
Supplies Needed
- Lined paper - for taking notes/doing work
- Class novel &/or SSR book
- Pencils/Pens
- Additional Supplies may be requested by individual teachers (colored pencils, highlighters, composition book, etc.) -- if you need assistance in purchasing these items, please let us know and we will be sure to provide them for students as needed.
- Fitness Class - you are encouraged to wear proper clothing to be active if you are currently enrolled in PE. Students will not be using the locker rooms during this time.
- Headphones
- Chrombeooks - Fully Charged
- School issued will need to be brought from home to school daily. If you have not checked one out, we will get one for you the first day back on campus.
- We discourage bringing your own personal computers because of the risk of damage (but this is your choice)
Lunch Plan
Locations – cafeteria & gym (2 lunches and 4 total groups)
Lunch schedules now on Skyward as well as listed below
Students will have a specific area to sit at (based on 4th period class)
All students will face the same way 6 feet apart
Eating time will be limited to 15 minutes of the lunch time
Students have to wear masks after eating
Students need to have masks on when visiting with others and remain socially distanced (6 feet apart)
- Students will all use hand sanitizer prior to entering designated lunch area as well as exiting designated lunch area.
During both lunch times, 6th grade students will exit out the back door to have free time for the first 15 minutes.
During both lunch times, 7th & 8th grade students will enter the gym to eat for the first 15 minutes.
6th grade students will enter the cafeteria through the backdoor after their outside time. They will sit in a designated area based on their 4th period teacher.
7th & 8th grade students will exit the gym row by row to outside areas for the last 15 minutes of lunch.
Protocols for outside areas will be reminded daily to 7th & 8th grade students while students are in the cafeteria and prior to free time for 6th grade students before being outside.
Virtual Tour/Map
Middle School Sports/Activities
Currently, we are offering season 1 sports and have 2 weeks left (basketball, volleyball, general conditioning).
Starting May 3rd, we will begin our season 2 sports (sign ups below)
- What: Outdoor Sports (Soccer, Flag Football, Track/Field)
- When: May 3- May 28
- Who: 7th and 8th grade students
- Options: Two activities can be selected (only one per cohort)
Yearbook Purchase
We are excited to announce that we are currently working with our photography company to put together our yearbook for the 2020-2021 school year. We will offer onsite students the opportunity to bring a check to purchase yearbooks starting April 19th as well. Please send a $20 check made out to Port Susan Middle School to purchase.
Please continue to submit pictures through your grade level classrooms OR send an email if you're involved in a school club or completing a distance learning project. All pictures can be emailed to Mrs. Auckland (cauckland@stanwood.wednet.edu) or Mrs. Almanza (calmanza@stanwood.wednet.edu).
Yearbooks are now available for purchase and will be distributed to students at the end of this school year.
Spring Book Fair has been extended!!
Option 1: Google Form
CLICK HERE FOR PSMS BOOK ORDER FORM
Several 100 titles to choose from in fiction, graphic novels, reference books & a bargain bin ($5 or less)
Shows the image of book, title & price
Parents & student fill out form together
Parents load money onto eWallet or send in a check with their student for exact amount
Email goes to Mrs. Headrick with your order, she selects your books from the Scholastic bookcases in the library, then rings up the order using eWallet or processes the check
Books will then be ready for pick-up the week of our fair, 4/12-4/16
PSMS earns up to 50% in Scholastic Dollars to purchase new books for our library
Option #2: Online Shopping
Open 4/7/2021 - 4/23/2021
CLICK HERE FOR PSMS BOOK FAIR HOMEPAGE
Choose from 6,000 titles
Pay online with credit card (including shipping/handling)
Books will be delivered directly to your front door
PSMS earns 25% in Scholastic Dollars to purchase new books for our library
Week of 04/19 through 04/23....
Monday (04/19):
Morning Announcements @ 7:30 a.m.
Onsite Cohort A (7:40 - 1:35 p.m.)
NO Google Meets
Cohort B & Distance Learning access work on google classroom
Office Hours 1:35 - 2:10 (ELA/HIST/BAND)
Tuesday (04/20):
Morning Announcements @ 7:30 a.m.
Onsite Cohort A (7:40 - 1:35 p.m.)
NO Google Meets
Cohort B & Distance Learning access work on google classroom
Office Hours 1:35 - 2:10 (MATH/SCI/PE/HEA/COMP)
Wednesday (04/21):
Morning Announcements @ 9:00 a.m.
Grade Level Meetings (6th @ 11:15; 7th @ 12:15; 8th @ 1:15)
Homework Center Google Meet (open to all students) 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (PSMS)
Thursday (04/22):
Week 31 work drop (or clear communication from teacher)
Morning Announcements @ 7:30 a.m.
Onsite Cohort B (7:40 - 1:35 p.m.)
Google Meets **Follow Bell Schedule**
Cohort A access work on google classroom
Office Hours 1:35 - 2:10 (ELA/HIST/BAND)
Friday (04/23):
Morning Announcements @ 7:30 a.m.
Onsite Cohort B (7:40 - 1:35 p.m.)
Google Meets **Follow Bell Schedule**
Cohort A access work on google classroom
Office Hours 1:35 - 2:10 (MATH/SCI/PE/HEA/COMP)
Please reach out with any questions!
Crysty Auckland, Assistant Principal
360.629.1360
Ways to contact us:
PSMS Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. daily (360.629.1360)
"I have a Question" Link: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Link located on all google classrooms)
Homework Center: 8:30 - 2 p.m. Wednesdays (PSMS)
Send an email:
- Principal, Cherae Almanza: calmanza@stanwood.wednet.edu
- Assistant Principal, Crysty Auckland: cauckland@stanwood.wednet.edu
- Counselor, Keli Niegemann: kniegemann@stanwood.wednet.edu
- School Psychologist, Emily Bowne: ebowne@stanwood.wednet.edu
- Student Support Advocate, Amy Hart: ahart@stanwood.wednet.edu
- EL Liaison, Mariela Hernandez Bartolomei: mhernandez@stanwood.wednet.edu
- Office Manager, Kirsti Daniels: kdaniels@stanwood.wednet.edu
Signs of Suicide Information and Safe Schools App
In addition, our district is enrolled in the SafeSchools Alert program. This provides a way to easily report tips on bullying, harassment, drugs, vandalism, or any other safety issues you are concerned about. Tips may be submitted anonymously. Thank you for helping to support our school community!
Additional Recommendations for Prevention
1. Restrict access to lethal means. Lock up all prescription and over-the-counter medications. Lock up firearms and store the ammunition separately. Youth almost always know where a firearm is located.
2. Know the warning signs of when someone may need help. These include changes in eating and sleeping, increased self-isolation, impulsivity, agitation, sensitivity, boredom and laziness, and reduced interest in typical activities.
3. Know what questions to ask. A simple screening tool, such as the C-SSRS (Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale), can help determine a youth’s risk, and it should be used by health and mental health care providers, school systems, and police. As a lay person or family member, it is always ok to ask if someone is considering suicide.
4. Prevent adverse long-term impact of this moment. Incorporate recommendations from the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACES) into prevention and practice.
Resources:
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
• 24 Hour Care Crisis Line (VOA) 800-584-3578
• Care Crisis Chat 24/7 www.imhurting.org
• Catholic Community Services (mental health) 425-257-2111
• Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County 425-252-2873
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• Crisis Connections: 866-427-4747
• The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 www.thetrevorproject.org
• WA Listens (crisis line for stress related to COVID-19): 1-833-681-0211
The Stanwood-Camano School District does not discriminate in employment, programs, or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX/Affirmative Action Officer and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Maurene Stanton (mstanton@stanwood.wednet.edu), or the Section 504/American Disabilities Act Coordinator, Robert Hascall (rhascall@stanwood.wednet.edu) Stanwood-Camano School District, 26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, WA 98292. Telephone: (360) 629-1200.
El Distrito Escolar de Stanwood-Camano School District no discrimina en sus programas o actividades por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano de guerra o grado militar, orientación sexual, expresión de género o identidad, discapacidad o uso de perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y a otros grupos de jóvenes especificados. El empleado mencionado a continuación ha sido designado para atender consultas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Título IX / Oficial de Acción Afirmativa y Coordinador de Cumplimiento de Derechos Civiles, Maurene Stanton (mstanton@stanwood.wednet.edu), o la Sección 504 / Coordinador de la Ley de Discapacidades Estadounidenses, Robert Hascall (rhascall@stanwood.wednet.edu), Distrito Escolar Stanwood-Camano, 26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, WA 98292. Teléfono: (360) 629- 1200.