Middle School Memo

It’s hard to believe we’re already at the end of Quarter 1! It feels like just yesterday we were all together at convocation, kicking off a new school year full of possibilities. I appreciate all the hard work, collaboration, and dedication you’ve put in so far. We have so much to be proud of already, and I can’t wait to see what we accomplish together in the quarters ahead. Let’s finish Quarter One strong!

As we wrap up Quarter 1, please keep these important deadlines and reminders in mind:

• Student work deadline: Students have until 11:59 p.m. on October 22 to submit Quarter 1 assignments.

• Grades due: All grades and comments must be finalized in PowerSchool by noon on October 23.

• Lunch: 12:00–1:00 p.m.

• Professional Development: Begins at 1:00 p.m.

Thank you for staying on top of these deadlines and helping us close out the quarter smoothly!

👉Quarter One checklist

👉Professional Development Schedule

Our next Middle School staff meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 28, at 7:30 a.m.

This meeting will be interactive, so please come prepared to participate, collaborate, and share your ideas! The meeting should already be on your calendar. If you’re missing the invitation, please let me know so I can get you added.

👉Click here to join the Teams meeting.

Many of our students are navigating challenges that extend beyond academics. As educators, we play an important role in recognizing when students need additional support and ensuring they are connected with the right resources.

When a student is experiencing a crisis, please be sure to follow our established crisis protocol. Following these procedures ensures the appropriate team members are notified and can work together to provide timely, coordinated support for the student. Please familiarize yourself with the steps to take when concerns arise. Our collective response makes a difference!

👉Crisis Protocol

Due to the recent Google and YouTube issues, SOS with your counselor has been rescheduled for October 26. Please reach out to your counselor for more information about the updated schedule and any next steps. Thank you for your flexibility and continued support of our students!

Jennifer Marino - 7th Grade Team 4 Social Studies Teacher

Great Cross Curricular Assignment with SS & ELA!

Molly Kane

👉Teacher Shout-Out Form Link

Did you know there’s an easy way to calculate your class average for assignments in Canvas? This can be a helpful tool when analyzing student performance on SCAs and other summative assessments during your TBT meetings. Having this data at your fingertips makes it easier to identify trends, pinpoint areas where students may need additional support, and make informed decisions about next steps for instruction. Every data point helps us better understand student learning!

👉How to calculate average scores in Canvas

While seventh graders were reading The Outsiders in ELA, Jennifer found a creative way to bring the novel into social studies through a time capsule project! What a fun way to connect learning across subjects and help students see how ideas from a book can extend beyond the ELA classroom. These meaningful connections make learning more engaging, encourage deeper thinking, and help students see the bigger picture.