Special Jeans Day
As many of you may know most of what I do each day is centered on overseeing the discipline in the Middle School. Now I am fully aware that most of the time your student(s) would prefer not to be called to my office. I understand that; it is just the nature of the job. But because they are, that means I am blessed to talk with your student(s) about the various aspects surrounding the choices they make. As well, this often provides me the opportunity to share with your student(s), from a biblical perspective, regarding those choices. There are two downsides to this part of my job. I end up only dealing with a small percentage of the student-body and I am continually responding to the negative issues.
In order to change things around, as it relates to those two areas, I want to offer a special jeans day to all students that did not receive a log entry during the 1st quarter. They will have the opportunity to wear jeans on Tuesday, 12/16. The purpose is to reinforce the positive; those students not receiving log entries. The students will be given a coupon in homeroom this week that they will turn in, on the above date, to their HR teachers. As well, a list of those students will be given to each teacher.
There may be some concern from students that they were overlooked. Some may feel it is not fair for them to be excluded. Please know that we strive to be fair, consistent, and as accurate as possible. We have done a good job at this as it relates to consequences, on the other hand we have not done a good job as it relates to positive reinforcement; thus the special jeans day. Overall, your students do well in following the standards placed before them. You are to be congratulated and your students as well, for receiving this honor. Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in the education of your student(s).
Please note that your student(s) will again have the opportunity to participate in a special jeans day during the 3rd and 4th quarters of this school year.
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
Middle School is officially in the Christmas mood. Wow! The students outdid themselves in decorating homeroom doors in an International Christmas theme. Since adult participation would disqualify a room, homeroom teamwork was required of students to complete this project. Students had to select a country and decorate the door to communicate three Christmas traditions. Internet research and teamwork were needed to meet the objective within the short time frame allotted to decorating. Thank you, parents, for getting your students on campus for some early morning decorating. Thank you to our Middle School Student Council for sponsoring this seasonal activity. The winning homerooms, one on each hall, will receive ice cream treats next Tuesday.
Congratualtions to the following homeroom winners!
Mrs. Tapp Greece
Mrs. Cusick Australia
Mrs. Fornwalt Denmark
Mrs. McFarren Japan
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