STEAM Middle School
Wolverine News Volume 3
August 28th-September 1st
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
Monday, August 28th: HMS Athletic Booster meeting @ 6:30 pm
Monday, August 28th: First day of STEAM PTO house gear sells!
Tuesday, August 29th: STEAM Band Instrument rental night 4:30-8:00 pm
Tuesday, August 29th: HMS Choir Parent meeting
Thursday, August 31st: Girls Volleyball KMS @ Joshua / HMS @ Cleburne Smith
Monday, September 4th: Labor Day, Student Holiday!
Thursday, September 7th: STEAM Meet The Teacher from 5:30-7:00 pm
Monday, September 11th: Last day to change an elective class
Monday, September 18th: Last day of STEAM PTO house gear sells
STEAM Calendar
Add the STEAM calendar to stay up-to-date!
(Click the + in the bottom right hand corner to add the calendar)
KMS & HMS Calendars
We will include important dates to our STEAM calendar, but feel free to add Kerr or Hughes!
STEAM House Winner
Congratulations to BIRUDA our house winner this week!
We will celebrate the REVEUR house at the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year!
Students in the BIRUDA house may have free dress on Monday, August 28th.
BIRUDA Students must pick up high school dress sticker in the cafeteria upon arrival. Students with out stickers will have to change into standardized dress.
*With in high school dress guidelines.
Grade Level Newsletters
Grade level newsletters will provide information for your student's classes as well as keep you up to date with events to come!
6th Grade
7th Grade
STEAM PE Uniforms
We are placing an order for more uniforms!
We will notify students/parents once we have uniforms available.
*If students have not purchased a PE uniform, or awaiting the arrival, they should wear athletic clothing within school guidelines.
PE uniforms (set) are $25.00, cash or check.
Questions? Email Coach Dunson!
STEAM Art Kits
Art kits are on sale for $30.00, cash or check.
Questions? Email Mrs. Beam or Mrs. Dickerson!
STEAM Band
Our STEAM Instrument Rental Night will be Tuesday, August 29th from 4:30-8:00 pm.
Music companies will be in the STEAM Band/PE Center
This will be a perfect opportunity for our Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, and Trombone players to rent or purchase an instrument for band. It is also a perfect opportunity for everyone, to purchase any needed accessories like mouthpieces, drum sticks/mallets, reeds, stands and instrument care items.
STEAM Lunches
eBook Login
House Gear!
PTO is selling STEAM house gear, show your house spirit!
Sale begins Monday, August 28th and will end on Monday, September 18th
Counseling Corner with Mrs. Harrison
Check out the STEAM Counseling Department website below, or visit by clicking here!
Need to change your schedule?
Please use this form. Do not request a change via email with out the Change Request Form.
Schedule change forms are available on the Counseling Department website:
Academic Planning > Middle School Planning > Schedule Change Requests Form
*Schedule changes will only be accepted during through the following dates:
Core classes- Monday, October 2nd; Elective classes- Monday, September 11th.
The next opportunity to change a class will be at the close of the first semester.
Please note that not all requests to change classes will be granted.
Mrs. Morgan Harrison, Counselor
Email: Mharrison@bisdmail.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/bisdmail.net/mharrison/welcome
Location: STEAM Middle School, Southwest Hillside Drive, Burleson, TX, United States
Phone: (817) 245-1500
Twitter: @MYHarrison13
A Note From Nurse Shields
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reminder About Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures
As we begin a new semester, please see below for reminders of the STEAM arrival and dismissal procedures.
Please click here to view the STEAM Middle School drop-off and pick-up procedures. Upon viewing the link, see below for further clarification.
Drop Off Procedures:
When dropping off your STEAM student in the morning, please use "Lane 1" to drop off students that need to go to the Band/Fitness Center.
Please use "Lane 2" to drop off students that do not need to go to the Band/Fitness Center prior to entering the main building.
In order to exit our student drop off/pick up location, as the red arrows indicate, take two left turns to return to the driveway and exit the school property on to Linda Drive.
Pick Up Procedures:
As students exit the main building, students will utilize Lane 1/Lane 2 by crossing at the designated areas.
What is S.T.E.A.M.?
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!
"BISD 1:You"
Click here to read more about Chromebook's in BISD!
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)
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.
STEAM PTO
A big thanks to our PTO for providing a "back to school" breakfast for our STEAM staff! We thank you for all that you do for our school, students, and staff!
Find us on Facebook: STEAM Middle School PTO - Burleson, Texas.
Have questions or comments for the PTO?
Contact us at BurlesonSTEAMPTO@gmail.com.