MMS Friday Flier
“Enter to Learn, Strive to Achieve!”
The MISSION of Middletown Middle School is to engage students as 21st century learners who strive to achieve their goals. We support students through rigor and active participation within a culture of cooperation, organization, determination and excellence to prepare our students for college and careers.
“The Vision of Middletown Middle School is to challenge students of all abilities to achieve excellence in a wide range of academic and cultural pursuits. Students are equipped to meet the demands and opportunities of the 21st century by receiving a differentiated, effective, and rigorous curriculum. Staff believe and demonstrate that all students can master the essential 21st century skills. The culture of Middletown Middle will include high expectations for all, frequent monitoring of student progress, multiple opportunities for student learning, high levels of engagement, exceptional communication, and daily purposeful integration of technology. We will make it a priority to recognize the academic and extracurricular achievements of our school community. Middletown Middle School will have highly-motivated professional staff and authentic partnerships between the school and home.”
Value Statements
Teachers actively engage students by interacting, moving around the classroom, and allowing them to own their learning.
Staff will have knowledge of the whole student so that lessons provide challenge and rigor for all abilities.
Teachers facilitate lessons where students are engaged, not merely compliant.
Teachers facilitate lessons that allow for students to lead and take risks.
Staff will make authentic learning opportunities a priority in the classroom.
Staff collaborates to promote 21st century student learning
2018 FCPS Perceptual Survey
Over the next couple of weeks, CSI, along with the school culture committee will be focusing on each strand of the survey. This week is an overview of school climate.
Family:
To what extent do you think children enjoy going to MIMS? 61.2% were favorable
How well do administrators at your child's school create a school environment that helps children learn? 71% were favorable
Overall, how much respect do you think the teachers at your child' school have for the children? 69.7% were favorable
Staff:
Overall, my school is a good place to work. 88.9% were favorable. Overall, my school is a
good place to work? 66% were favorable
How respectful are the relationships between teachers and students? 88.7% were favorable
Overall, how positive is the working environment at your school? 81.1% were favorable
Student:
During classes, how good are your teachers at making sure students do not get out of control? 62.9% were favorable
How connected do you feel to the adults at your school? 30.8% were favorable
In my school, students of all races, cultures, religions, and genders are treated fairly. 71.9% were favorable
New Student Artwork
"Hi Everyone! 7th Grade is very excited to present their paper mobile sculptures in the glass case by the bus line. Please stop by to see it."
-Ms. Singleton
Tuesday March 20th Teaming: (ACTION REQUIRED)
Originally March 20th teaming was scheduled to be instructional walk-through, however the PL team has decided to replace that with the March Danielson Framework for Teaching module.
Please use the teaming time provided to work through the independent portion of this module as outlined by the following document: 3/20 Teaming
March 27th will be a follow up to the 20th independent portion in the green conference room during teaming times. Please bring all the documents as outlined in the 3/20 Teaming document for discussion.
PL Strand
Monday's PL Strand meetings are focusing in on checking in on the progress of planning the implementation of the strand concept within your classes in addition to referencing the goal's document that had been shared with all at the beginning of the strand presentations. If you have questions about where and when you are meeting on Monday, please see your strand leader.
Teacher Talent Wanted!
NEEDED: Teacher Talent!!! The Social Studies Department needs to gather a pool of teacher volunteers for a "Lip Sync Battle"!!!!!!
DETAILS OF THE EVENT: All students through their social studies classes are participating in a service learning project for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) program also known as "Pennies for Patients". The drive started on 3/5 and will continue until 3/23. Money raised will help to support blood cancer research. We are offering an incentive for the top two classes that raise the most money. The incentive is a chance to participate in a "Lip Sync Battle" between teachers (two teachers will be on each side)!
GOAL: Gather a "teacher pool" of volunteers interested in participating in this event. From this pool, four teachers will be chosen to represent each of the winning classes (two teachers for each team). We are still working on the details of the day and time (end of March/early April), but if chosen, we will make it work for you to participate.
Please click on this form link and add your name to our volunteer pool if interested in being considered for the "Lip Sync Battle"....THANK YOU!!!!!!
Teachers Personal/Sick Time
Teachers may take leave in increments of one hour, half day or full day. Only after one hour may teachers take leave in 15 minute intervals.
For those teachers that have taken leave in increments less than an hour this year, payroll will be charging a full hour. So, you will see a leave adjustment on your pay stub.
Support Staff Personal/Sick Time
Support staff can take leave in increments of full day or hourly. Anything less than an hour will be charged as a full hour.
Placing Announcements
Placing Announcements Reminder - When you place announcements on the announcement page, be sure to remember that announcements are recorded the day BEFORE classes see them. Make sure your dates reflect that. For example: Please read on Monday so students hear this on Tuesday.
8th Graders Learning About MHS
8th grade students will be “moving up” and spending some time learning more about Middletown High School and all the school has to offer them on Monday, June 4th. More details to follow as Middletown High School is planning this event for our students that will be entering Middletown High School for 2018-2019.
A Message from PE
Hey MiMS Staff! The PE Department is putting on a March Madness basketball tournament on Friday, March 23, 2018. It will be run similar to the volleyball tournament that we participate in. We are looking for staff interested in playing in the staff vs. students portion of our basketball games.
8th grade teachers – period 1
7th grade teachers – period 3
6th grade teachers – period 7
Please email Erica Diener at Erica.diener@fcps.org if you are interested in participating!
Faculty Outing
Empty Bowls Banquet at MHS
The annual Empty Bowls Banquet at Middletown High School will be held April 12. This is an annual event that not only raises awareness of homelessness and hunger but raises much needed funds that stay right here in our community. In the past our staff has put together a basket to auction off. They are asking us for help again- if you are willing to contribute to a movie basket, travel basket, tea basket, or any other basket idea please let Ashley know. Thanks.
Hershey Park Tickets
Hi everyone! I am going to put together a group order again for Hershey Park. They made it easy this year and all group tickets (ages 3+) cost $29.95! Tickets can be used for a one day admission from April 27th to September 30th. All orders due to me by March 27th!
Please feel free to pass this along to anyone else who might be interested!
~Meagan Byrd
CSI Team
The CSI team welcomes all to our March 26th meeting to discuss the 2018-2019 SY budget. We will be meeting at 3:15 in the Green Conference Room.
SLO #2 Conference Documents *ACTION REQUIRED*
SLO #2 will due on 2/9 to the appropriate admin for those who need to submit. In preparation for upcoming SLO conferences, please review and provide your comments on the Initial Domain 5/SLO #2 Conference document linked below. Make a copy and share with your SLO evaluator.
Wednesday Wisdom
FCPS Golf League
Addressing Long-Term Care Seminar
You are cordially invited to Addressing Long-Term Care Seminar hosted by AXA Equitable on Wednesday, March 21st, in the Board Room from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Matthew.Misiaszek@axa-advisors.com or at (410) 309-3634.
Chromebook
Please review the Chromebook FAQ to answer several frequently asked questions that have been asked by teachers since we have transitioned to 1:1. We will be continually refining our practices to become more effective as a team.
After School Detention
Shields
Tech Issues
Are you having a technology concern and need Leslie. This year there is a form to fill out to make the process easier for staff. Please use the following Google Form when requesting technology help/fixes: Tech Request Form .