Welcome Eagles!
August Newsletter
A Message from the Principal
As summer begins to wind down, I hope your family has had time to relax, make memories, and enjoy the break. It's hard to believe that we're just a couple of days away from welcoming our Eagles back to Maize Intermediate! There is so much excitement building around the upcoming school year, and our staff has been hard at work preparing for an incredible start.
In this newsletter, you'll find important back-to-school information to help your family get ready for the first day of all students on Tuesday, August 18th. Please take a few minutes to look through the updates, important dates, and reminders included here so you know what to expect in the weeks ahead.
This is just the beginning! We'll continue sharing more information and exciting opportunities as we count down to the start of the school year. I can't wait to see our hallways filled with smiling faces and the energy that only our students can bring.
Thank you for being such an important part of the Maize Intermediate family. Enjoy these last days of summer, and I'll see you soon.
Go Eagles! 馃
Kevin Roulhac- Principal
Counselor's Corner: August Edition
Welcome back to a brand-new school year! For our 5th graders, this is an exciting step up, and for our 6th graders, it is a year to build confidence and leadership. The MIS Counseling Team is thrilled to partner with your family this year to support your child鈥檚 academic, social, and emotional growth.
What Does a School Counselor Do?
As a school counselor, we work with all students through classroom guidance lessons, small group counseling, short-term individual support, as well as support in collaborative team meetings. We help students navigate friendships, manage stress, build organizational skills, and resolve conflicts. Our goal is to ensure every student feels safe, valued, and ready to learn.
Navigating the 5th/6th Grade Transition
The jump to 5th and 6th grade brings more independence, but it can also bring a few back-to-school jitters. Here are three quick ways to support your child this month:
Normalize the Nerves: Let your child know it is completely normal to feel a mix of excitement and nerves about a new building, changing classes, and making new friends.
Ask Open Questions: Swap "How was school?" for specific prompts like, "What was the most surprising part of your day?" or "Who did you sit with at lunch?"
Lesson Focus this Month: What do School Counselors do? & Building Connections!
This month we are educating students on what we do as School Counselors and how we can help them be successful throughout the school year! We also love to take this time to get to know all of these amazing students just a little bit better by using open discussion with students on making new friends, easy ways to include others, and how to navigate changes that come with moving to an intermediate school.
Student Schedules
Student schedules are considered final. Changes will not be made unless there are unforeseen extenuating circumstances that need to be addressed in the schedule.
How to Reach Us
Please never hesitate to reach out if your child is struggling with the transition, experiencing big life changes, or just needs an extra layer of support.
Miranda Montano (last names A-G), mdmontano@usd266.com, 316-462-8224
Amanda Corning (last names H-N), acorning@usd266.com, 316-462-8209
Judy Brown (last names O-Z), jmbrown@usd266.com, 316-462-8208
If your family is in need of food, hygiene, or clothing assistance, please utilize our district resource of Maslow鈥檚 Pantry! Forms are available below for your convenience.
Dear Parents & Guardians,
We are excited to share more about WINN Time at Maize Intermediate School!
What is WINN?
WINN stands for What I Need Now. It is a dedicated block of time designed to support every student鈥檚 individual learning needs.
When does WINN take place?
Students participate in WINN Time each Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday:
路 2 days focused on ELA (English Language Arts)
路 2 days focused on Math
What happens during WINN Time?
During this time, students work in groups that are tailored to their specific academic needs. Instruction is targeted to help students grow, whether they need extra support, reinforcement, or enrichment.
How are groups determined?
Student progress is continuously monitored using:
路 Assessment data
路 Progress Monitoring data
路 Classroom performance
Because of this, groups may change throughout the year to ensure each student is receiving the support they need most.
Questions or concerns?
We encourage you to reach out to your child鈥檚 Eagles Landing teacher if you have any questions about your child鈥檚 placement or progress.
Thank you for partnering with us to support your child鈥檚 success!
Sincerely,
Maize Intermediate School Staff
