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
Safe Schools Training *ACTION REQUIRED*
All FCPS employees must take a new Safe Schools course called Email and Messaging Safety.
Here is your link to the course:
https://fcps-md.safeschools.com
Log in with your employee ID as your username,
Tuesday Teaming
Due to the early dismissal on Tuesday, the PL team is still planning on moving forward with Tuesday March 27th's Danielson Framework for Teaching March Module. Please come with a writing utensil as the PL team will be going through the full module on Tuesday.
ELT Thursday 3/29 - Avoid, Deny, Defend
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Gn_4dAtVPvgDDVjaAhT4FjDO48kQInNctpowF5OqWKk/edit?usp=sharing
Teacher Talent Wanted! - One more chance to sign up!
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!!!!!!
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.
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 - Deadline Approaching
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
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 .