Howling Herald
Selkirk Middle School - September 20, 2019
Welcome to Selkirk!
Each week we will spotlight one of the many positive ways our staff are working hard to live Selkirk Middle School's mission of providing pathways to a fulfilling future for each learner by cultivating curiosity.
SELKIRK SUMMIT AWARD: Every kid can work hard and be a CHAMPION!
Every Selkirk student enrolled in Fitness is learning how to set goals individual goals and work hard to meet those goals. Each quarter, students who have consistently been positive role models in the areas of effort and performance have the opportunity to earn our Selkirk Summit Award and a Selkirk Champion t-shirt.
Here's what it takes to be a Selkirk Champion:
Effort
Performance that consistently exceeds the quality that is expected. They go above and beyond what is asked of them, all the time. They are energetic helpers and always look for ways to improve and enhance themselves, and others.
Execution
Excellence of Performance: This student exceedingly and properly performs every duty and task flawlessly. They don’t cheat, cut corners, or give up. They work hard to perfect techniques, and skills.
Example
Role Model: This student athlete should be an encouraging role model for students in and out of class. Their performance demonstrates exceptional ability and willingness to work positively and effectively with others.
The Power of Positivity:
This student athlete displays positive collaboration, cooperation and good sportsmanship and respect to peers, teachers, even in times of difficulty. They see the daily routine as an enjoyable challenge. This student should be committed to doing what’s right…When nobody else is looking.
Learning agility skills in small groups
Setting SMART goals for fitness
Rotating through fitness stations
NEW: Sixth Grade Intramural Cross Country Starts September 24!
6th Grade Intramural Cross Country will meet in the gym at 2:45-4:45pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Tuesday, September 24th. There's still time to sign up!
To participate, please have…
- $20.00 ASB fee paid
- Cross Country Safety Guidelines Form
- Concussion Form
- Sudden Cardiac Form
- Athletic Activity Eligibility Form
Any questions, please contact Coach Marcy Fox 558-6258 or mfox@cvsd.org
Football Games this Week:
Tuesday, 9/24, 3:30
Location: Old UHigh (Valley Christian)
7th grade Selkirk vs. Horizon
Tuesday, 9/24, 4:30
Location: Selkirk Middle School
Cross Country Meet this Week:
Thursday, 9/26, 4:30
Location: Pavilion Park
Softball Games this Week:
Selkirk vs. Bowdish
Monday, 9/23, 4:15
Location: Bowdish Middle School
Selkirk vs. Evergreen
Wednesday, 9/25, 4:15
Location: Selkirk Middle School
Character Strong!
Do you ever wish your student would share more about their day with you? You can challenge them to a one-minute conversation as well! Tonight, after asking, "How was your day" don't stop with the "good" or "ok" response. Follow it up with "why" or "tell me more about that." Better yet, change up the question! How about "Who did you help today?" or "What was the most challenging part of your day?" (Thank you CharacterStrong for these family-friendly ideas!)
Power School Access and Mid-Quarter Progress Reports (Oct 4)
Our first mid-quarter academic progress report will be October 4th. Although progress reports will no longer be printed and provided to students/parents, these grades will be posted in PowerSchool for digital access using the PowerSchool mobile app or PowerSchool web portal. The Central Valley School District has provided walkthroughs on how to setup your account and access your student’s information on our district website which can be found at the following link.
Should the above link not work please use the below steps to access this information.
Mobile
1. Visit www.cvsd.org
2. Click on “Parent Portal” which will be listed in the lower navigation bar of the website.
3. This page will contain a link to login to the PowerSchool portal and walkthrough resources titled “Parent Accounts & Access.”
Computer
1. Navigate to www.cvsd.org
2. Hover over the “Students & Parent Resources” tab in the upper navigation pane.
3. Select “PowerSchool” in the dropdown menu.
4. This page will contain a link to login to the PowerSchool portal and walkthrough resources titled “Parent Accounts & Access.”
Should you desire a printed copy of your student’s progress grades, please contact the front office and we will be happy to assist you.
Annual Parent Preview for Grades 6-12 Sexual Health Curriculum
If you do not want your child to participate in these lessons, please plan on attending the parent preview. Parents of students in grades 5-12 are required by state law to review curriculum before opting out. Link: Parent Preview Letter
Please note: This is not new curriculum and the topics covered for the 2019-20 school year are the same as what has been taught in previous years.
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2019, 06:00 PM
Spokane Valley Learning Academy, 1512 N. Barker Rd
Order Your Selkirk Yearbooks Soon!
Selkirk's unique order number is 17989. Cost for the first-ever SELKIRK yearbook is $18.
Selkirk Spirit Wear
Orders will be delivered directly to your home.
Selkirk Family Night Out at Just Chillin'
Thursday, Sep 26, 2019, 06:00 PM
1322 N Liberty Lake Rd, Liberty Lake, WA 99019
PTO membership
BUY a BRICK. PAVE the PATH!
This is a PTO fundraiser for our school. For more information, email selkirkpto@gmail.com.
(Sample bricks in photo below.)
We are so excited to have the students back to school and settling back into their school routines. So far this year, students have been getting to know their teachers, learning classroom expectations and content, will be taking fall assessments and meeting new students. As we reluctantly put summer behind us and get busy with our school schedules I want to remind parents of some general things to consider as we start transitioning back into the school routine.
Students and parents that are new or are returning to the middle school experience it is important to remember that middle school is an opportunity to meet new people, develop new skills and interests, and is the time to become more independent and responsible citizens. It is very normal to have mixed emotions about middle school. Most students are excited about the transition such as having their own locker, different classes to choose from, meeting new people, and just having more choices in general. Students can also be nervous about starting a new school, walking in the halls, eating in the cafeteria, being able to make friends, having homework, and taking health and fitness everyday. Students may even feel sad that they didn’t get a class with their friends, or have the teacher they were hoping for.
Everyone handles transitions differently, but there are many things that can be done to help your student adjust to middle school such as:
- Getting and staying organized
- Use a planner to track homework assignments
- Keep your locker neat
- Make time for homework
- Break big projects into smaller ones
- Prepare the night before
- Attend school every day
- Be friendly
- Get involved
- Be yourself
Parents can also help by asking questions, listening closely, having a regular place for homework, meeting your student’s teachers, highlighting the positives, and by getting involved at your student’s school. Just remember if you have any questions or concerns you are always welcome to come in or call.
Sincerely,
Connie Mott
SMS Counselor
Cmott@cvsd.org or 509-558-6218.