Weekly News from Mann Middle School

Hello!

It's October and we are nearing the end of the first quarter- time is flying by!

We have truly enjoyed working with your student and seeing how much they have already learned this school year. We are 25% of the way through the year and want to make sure everyone understands the importance of learning at Mann.

- We want to see your student each and every day! Not only do we enjoy hanging out with them and getting to know them, we want to see them each day in class to make sure they are learning what they need to be successful their entire life!

- Distracting behaviors have increased recently. We are working hard to celebrate students who are making positive choices and are working with families to create a plan to support students who need more guidance in being a student who contributes to learning. We don't have a minute to waste and want all of our students to find success. We need to partner with our amazing families to make this happen!

If you'd like to be part of the conversation about policies and expectations at Mann Middle School, please consider attending our School Accountability Committee meeting and becoming a part of the incredible work we do. Our first meeting is this Tuesday, October 6th from 4-5 pm in the library. I hope to see SO MANY families there so we can have more voices involved in improving our school. CLICK HERE to sign up.

I hope you enjoy all of the information, pictures and opportunities we have below in the newsletter. As always, please reach out to let me know how I can support you and your student.

Thank you for trusting us with your student each day! We are so glad you're part of the Lancer family!

Adrianne Ryland

Principal

719-328-2300

adrianne.ryland@d11.org

At Mann Middle School, we want to use every minute of instructional time to get to know our students, provide high-quality instruction, and ensure every student can learn in a classroom that is free from distractions. Arriving on time is the best way students can support our goals!

Week of October 5th- No tutoring after school!

Tuesday, October 6th from 4:00-5:00 pm- Mann MS School Accountability Meeting in the library

Friday, October 9th- No school for students- it's a teacher work day!

END OF FIRST QUARTER- October 9th! Grades will be available in PowerSchool
during the following week!

October 13th, 15th, and 16th- Parent Teacher Conferences- see below for more info!

Week of October 19th- Fall Break- no school for students!

PowerSchool is the main information platform parents and guardians can use to access attendance records, contact info, grades, and more! Please CLICK HERE to access the portal and find instructions if you're having trouble logging in.

Each week, our teachers update grades based on student performance in class. If you have questions about grades, please contact your student's teacher.

Tuesday, October 13th from 4:00-7:00 pm

Thursday, October 15th from 4:00-7:00 pm

Friday, October 16th from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

If you would like to meet with your student's teachers, please call the front office to schedule a time! 719-328-2300.

No tutoring during the week of October 5th, but it starts back up on October 12th!

All students are invited to after-school tutoring every Monday through Thursday from 4:00-5:00 pm in our library. This is a time for your student to work one-on-one or in a small group with their teachers to learn foundational skills and stay caught up with school work. Families must provide transportation home after tutoring, or allow your student to walk or ride a bike.

CLICK HERE to sign up for this amazing service for our students! We look forward to seeing them there!

At Mann Middle School, our primary responsibility is to create a safe and respectful learning environment for our students. Please review the following expectations below with your student so we can all enjoy an amazing school experience!

- Dress Code

- Cologne and perfumes are not allowed at Mann Middle School. There are students and staff with allergies to these items. Please speak with your student to ensure they are helping keep Mann a safe space for all students.

- If a student brings food or drinks with them to school, they must consume these items in the cafeteria before school begins. Food and drink (other than a water bottle) are not allowed in classrooms (special circumstances such as a doctor-prescribed health plan are the only exceptions).

- Personal Technology is not allowed in D11 schools per board policy. This includes personal speakers, headphones (other than those included in learning plans), cell phones, smart watches, etc. If you need to get in touch with your student during the school day, please call the front office at 719-328-2300 and we will relay the message to them.

Each month, our students gather together for an Advisory Class Assembly to go over important information, have some fun, and build our school community. We also take this time to celebrate our students who demonstrate Mann PRIDE behaviors and work hard!

Our 8th-grade students participated in Chalktober, a D11 Peak Experience. They worked hard on their chalk sketches about freedom at the Pioneer Museum, then toured some amazing parts of the museum. We are proud of our 8th-grader's hard work and their ideas becoming reality!