STEAM Middle School
Wolverine News Volume 16
December 19th-January 6th
Stay in Touch with STEAM!
Website: steam.burlesonisd.net
Location: 900 SW Hillside Dr, Burleson, TX, United States
Phone: 817-245-1500
Facebook: facebook.com/STEAM-Middle-School-1626720964266835/
Twitter: @steam_ms
Upcoming Dates
December 16th-January 2nd: Winter Break
Monday, January 2nd: Check student's Skyward for the most up-to-date schedule for the second semester
Monday, January 2nd: Make-Up Exam Day (arrangements must be made prior with Mrs. Harrison)
Thursday, January 5th: HMS Basketball Girls @ Everman & Boys vs Everman / KMS Girls Basketball vs Everman & Boys @ Everman
Friday, January 6th: 3rd Six Weeks report distribution
Thursday, January 12th: HMS Basketball Girls vs Granbury & Boys @ Granbury / KMS Girls Basketball @ Joshua & Boys vs Joshua
Monday, January 16th: Student holiday, MLK Day
Friday, January 20th: 4th Six Weeks progress report
Friday, January 20th: All semester schedule change requests are due (there will be no exceptions after this date)
STEAM Calendar
Add the STEAM calendar to stay up-to-date!
(Click the + in the bottom right hand corner to add the calendar)
Here's to...
Our House Winner for this week:
BIRUDA!
Grade Level Newsletters
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Tutoring
What are the benefits of tutoring?
- Tutoring offers individual and structured learning
- Develops a rapport between teacher and student, allowing for a more meaningful connection to material
- Enhances student's performance and growth
- Creates a positive attitude toward the subject
- Encourages self-directed learning
- Allows for practice in the related subject area without the risk associated in a classroom setting
- Improves self-esteem
Students are encouraged to attend a tutoring time that best meets their schedule.
This means that if a teacher does not offer tutoring at a time that works for the student, they may attend an alternate teacher's tutoring session for that subject.
Please reach out to your student's teacher if there are special circumstances.
Need a Replacement?
Semester Exams
All semester exams must be complete by January, 6th no later than 5 pm.
PSAT 8/9 Update
8th grade students are able to view their PSAT/NMSQT scores by logging into Khan Academy. Not only are scores available they too, may get a personalized SAT practice plan.
Click here to learn how to link Khan Academy to College Board.
Be on the lookout!
8th graders should have brought their individual score report home this week!
Burleson Collegiate High School
Current eighth-grade students:
Applications for BCHS 2017-18 school year are now available, please visit your counselor or check online at http://bchs.burlesonisd.net/
BCHS Information Meetings for Parents
December 6, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at Hughes Middle School
January 10, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at Kerr Middle School
Applications are also available in Mrs. Harrison's office for 8th graders.
Please pick up an application if you are interested or stop by if you have questions!
Don't Forget to Order a Yearbook!
Give Me 5 Campaign
Google Classroom for Parents
Want in on your child's Google Classroom activity?
Visit the docs below to learn how to receive daily or weekly summaries of Google Classroom activity as well as additional topics!
I Love Burleson ISD
Please join us in supporting Burleson ISD by signing up for a yard sign or decal through ILoveBurlesonISD.net! Once you request your free yard sign or decal, it will be available for pick-up here at STEAM.
You can also follow ILoveBurlesonISD on facebook and twitter.
Below are the links:
I Love Burleson ISD (Facebook)
I Love Burleson ISD (Twitter)
How should trust cards and ID's be worn?
Trust Cards should be worn horizontally in plastic protectors
with ID's hanging vertically in front.
TRUST Cards
Click here to view our STEAM Trust Card-Level Requirements.
Remember, at the end of each six weeks, we will review daily attendance, grades, discipline referral, and tardy data by-student to determine who qualifies for each of the three levels of trust cards. Then, according to the data, new trust cards will be issued each six weeks.
Level 1 Blue Trust Card contains 6 privileges. Level 2 Red Trust Card contains 12 privileges. Level 3 Platinum Trust Card contains 17 privileges. Again, these privileges can be redeemed from any STEAM staff member throughout a six weeks. Use them because you have earned them by your hard work in showing respect, taking responsibility, embodying excellence, having an amiable attitude, and making a difference! Also, ask your teachers how you can earn back privileges that you have already redeemed.
Students who receive a Positive Office Referral will automatically obtain a Platinum Trust Card for six weeks.
Click here to view descriptions for our Trust Card privileges.
Remember to wear your Trust Card, redeem your privileges, and celebrate your success! As you redeem your privileges, please find us, because we want to take your picture and celebrate with you!
It pays to have platinum!
Grades, attendance, and behavior all impact students obtaining a Platinum level Trust Card.
Students who receive a Positive Office Referral will too, be issued a Platinum.
Another way that students may level up to a Platinum is by sharing with us
extra-curricular achievements.
Send us a tweet, Facebook post, e-mail, or Instagram shout-out showing us your STEAMer going above and beyond in our community, they just might reach Platinum!
Doctor and Personal Appointments
Please make sure that when scheduling appointments for students, that they are before or after school. Attendance is crucial and we ask that if an appointment must be made during the school day, that they occur after 10:00 am.
Dress Code
We frequently perform dress code checks, please ensure that your student is always in compliance, click here for middle school dress guidelines.
On the occasion, we offer students high school dress days. In the event that we do, please follow such guidelines, click here.
Failure to Report to STEAM U or Academic Lab
Students are required to report to their scheduled STEAM U and/or Academic Lab time.
All students are aware of their destinations for each scheduled time.
Failure to attend either STEAM U or Academic Lab will result in an afterschool detention.
STEAM Clubs
On Fridays, our STEAM students will get to choose from the available clubs during their STEAM U/ Academic Lab times instead of completing their Canvas Modules and/or attending academic labs.
Students may choose a different club each STEAM U, each week.
The STEAM U Friday Clubs List will be posted for students in the Cafeteria.
Counseling Corner with Mrs. Harrison
What are "cliques?" How do they affect peer relationships, especially in the formative years of middle school? KidsHealth.org helps parents better understand this aspect of friendship as well as coping tools.
Click here to read the full article!
Mrs. Morgan Harrison, Counselor
Email: Mharrison@bisdmail.net
Website: http://steam.burlesonisd.net/
Location: STEAM Middle School, Southwest Hillside Drive, Burleson, TX, United States
Phone: (817) 245-1500
Twitter: @MYHarrison13
Schedule Change Requests
Mid-Year Course Change Requests
No core or elective class change request will be accepted after January 20th.
There will be no exceptions after this deadline.
Schedule change forms are available in the front office.
Teacher Contact
Communication is key in any working relationship. Stay up-to-date with your student's academics through the STEAM, individual teacher, and BISD websites as well as weekly grade level newsletters.
Who should you contact first in the event clarification is needed regarding your child?
Your child's teacher(s).
Our facilitators know your student and care about their success. If you have questions regarding assignments, behavior, or specific events, reach out to them.
Use this link to find individual teacher emails.
Attendance Policy
Attendance is of utmost importance. When students are absent, not only do they miss out on direct instruction, but also they have assignments that begin to pile up. While sometimes being absent is unavoidable, especially if a student has a fever or doctor's orders to stay home, if at all possible make sure they attend every day.
In Texas, students are required to attend school no less than 90% of the time, or to be absent no more than 17 days. When students pass 17 days of absences (EVEN excused with a doctor's note and partial absences) they are subject to loss of credit. Loss of credit means that they will not be given credit for courses.
We understand that sometimes absences are unavoidable but, if a student is in any way able to come to school it is important that they attend.
A Note From Nurse Shields
Mumps Information for Parents
If you've watched the news or been on social media, I'm sure you have heard about the mumps cases in Johnson and surrounding counties. The Texas Department of Health and Human Services is very good about informing us about confirmed cases in our district, and as of now there are NO cases of Mumps among any BISD students.
Please know that we are aware of the situation, we stay in touch in with the Health Dept, and as of now no BISD students are affected.
If your student becomes ill and receives a Mumps diagnosis from their physician, please call and inform me immediately!
You can find more information about Mumps here.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Nurse Brittney Shields
Email: brittney.shields@bisdmail.net
Website: http://steam.burlesonisd.net/
Location: STEAM Middle School, Southwest Hillside Drive, Burleson, TX, United States
Phone: (817) 245-1500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steamsoc?ref=hl
STEAM PTO
Find us on Facebook: STEAM Middle School PTO - Burleson, Texas.
Have questions or comments for the PTO?
Contact us at BurlesonSTEAMPTO@gmail.com.
What is S.T.E.A.M.?
Lost & Found Items
Items that remain in the Lost & Found by Friday afternoon will be taken to the Harvest House. Students are encouraged to check for missing items, too many things are being left behind! The Lost & Found is located in the office.
Directory Information
Parents,
Our STEAM social media accounts are updated frequently with the exciting things going on at STEAM. We would like to make sure your student is able to be a part of our STEAM videos and photos that we post on our STEAM social media accounts. Please update your student's directory information if you would like your STEAM student a part of our videos and photos. You may complete the attachment below and return this form to our front office.