SMS Update!
Aug 8, 2016
Last SMS Updates!
Building/ Construction Updates
Newest Member of Blue Man Group???
Master Schedule
Assignments have been issued. As always, contact me with any questions or concerns. Once things get solidified completely, I will share with you the master schedule as to see duties, lunch, I/E assignments, etc. Team Leaders will be receiving a copy of the master schedule at our Team Leader meeting on August 17.
Staffing & Room Assignments
Team Leaders
Team Leaders are set for the 2016-17 School Year. We will have our first Team Leader Meeting Wednesday, Aug. 17 from 11:00-1:00 at Wallace Lake.
Staffing Just About Set!
Here is the updated SMS Staff for 2016-17. I look forward to working with a great team of people! The schedule is still a work-in-progress for Educational Aides as we look to see where we can serve student best once students' schedules are final. Thank you, for your patience.
Staff Parking Lot Coming Together
Orientation
For those of you who will be coming in on Saturday, Aug. 20 to assist with Orientation, thank you, for your assistance. Students and parents will be coming in (times below) and receiving their student packet comprised of their T-Shirt, Student Planner/Folder and Schedule. Their will not be a formal presentation or schedule during each session. Parents/students will come in, during their designated times, pick up their student packet and explore the building on their own. Next week, I will send out specific assignments as to where you will be needed in the building. Staff volunteers will be on hand to:
- Passing out student schedules
- Answering grade-level questions
- Simply being a visible presence as students/parents walk the building
- Answer questions pertaining to the building- We will put together a fact sheet that you can use to help answer questions from parents/students
Times are as follows for Orientation:
- 9:00 - 10:30 6th Grade
- 11:00 - 12:30 7th Grade
- 1:00 - 2:30 8th Grade
You can still sign up if interested in helping out. Orientation 2016-17
First Day of School
First Day of School:
We have put together a schedule in which students spend the day with their team (and encore classes) simply getting to know one another, doing team-building activities, learning the building, modeling SMS rules, tech expectations, etc.
- The morning will be comprised of Team Activities, grade level meetings in the Auditorium and walk-thrus for lunch procedures.
- The afternoon will be a condensed version of a 9-period day in which students will spend a short period of time in each class. That way, students will learn the ropes of moving from class to class, navigate the halls and get to know various classroom procedures.
This should be a day in which content instruction is not taking place but, rather a 'get your feet wet' experience. Here is the link to the Aug 23 schedule. 1st Day Schedule
Courtyard Taking Shape
Open House
- Aug 23: 6th Grade
- Aug 25: 7th Grade
- Aug 30: 8th Grade
Encore teachers will be assigned one of the those evening that best reflect their schedule.
Instructional Tech Coaches
Choir Risers are in!
Curriculum Matters
Still looking for BLT Members! The focus of the BLT is to support and strengthen TBTs. If you are part of what you feel is a strong TBT, your efforts would be greatly appreciated on BLT. Please let me know if you are interested.
Quia & NewsELA
We will continue to use Quia for teacher assessments and tracking data. 6th grade teachers, along with new teachers, will need to get up to speed with how it works. I may be calling on a Quia-whiz to help with the training.
We will use NewsELA to monitor lexile growth and reading comprehension with our students. The articles are quite engaging and regardless of what subject you teach, there is something for everyone. There are webinars to help get you started and Carla Flask (8th Grade ELA) has already piloted NewsELA for a short time last year. She may be of assistance to help get you started.
Finishing Touches on the Gym Floor
Important Dates
- Aug 10: Co-Teach Workshop @ Zellers 8:30-3:30
- Aug 16: AIMSWeb Training @ Zellers 9:30-12:30
- Aug 17: Team Leader 11:00-1:00 @ Wallace Lake
- Aug 20: 9:00 - 3:00 Orientation
- Aug 22: Convocation / Teacher Work Day
- Aug 23: First Day of School! / 6th Open House
- Aug 25: 7th Open House
- Aug 30: 8th Open House
Strongsville Middle School
Email: sdeitrick@scsmustangs.org
Location: 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH, United States
Phone: 440.572.7090
Twitter: @smsstangs