Main Street Middle Bulletin

A Professional Learning Community---May 7, 2022

Principal's Message

Dear Trojan Community,

As we focus our energy and efforts into Smarter Balanced testing--a way for students to showcase their cumulative learning--let's not forget that school is much more than that. School is also about the connections we make, the lives changed and the memories lived.

As such, we have had a number of wonderful culture building school wide activities that will ensure that students and staff will never forget. The Staff vs Students basketball game was tons of fun. There were many picture worthy shots and the students put up a great fight. Students in the stands had numerous signs and they gleefully cheered all the great plays.

On May 6th, the Cinco de Mayo performances were great. One performer, Jose Perez--a rather quiet kid on campus--wowed the crowd with his talented voice.

And the Students-vs-Staff Soccer Game featured three great staff goalies. And a great time was had by all.

Another set of fun activities were the Spirit Week events. The highlight was Friday, when students were encouraged to carry their school supplies in "anything but a backpack". The creative ways students did so was memorable.

School business is serious business. But such business, when infused with culture building activities and fun, helps make the school a place where we all want to be.

Let's all take part in helping and supporting such activities through the end of the 21-22 school year.

Sincerely,

Mr. Calderon

Interim Principal

SBAC Testing Schedule-Updated

Staff of the Month--March

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Enter: Mr. Lipe

"Mr. Lipe has done so much in the past month with music during lunches, dances, and bringing the spirit to the school." Nominated by Ms. Villaruel

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Enter: Mr. Martinez

Jose - Security - "Always supports the teachers in and out of the classroom...has good relationships with students, puts in time to know about the kids.Nominated by Ms. Clark and Mr. Kirk

Students of the Month - March

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Enter: Sophia Hernandez

8th Grade--"She is a straight A student that does the extra mile. SHe was our star in the Mrs. Claus Interview which is a club. She had the most lines and was one of the first to have her part memorized. The club met after school and she was one of the ones with the best attendance. Although she has some health issues she does not let that slow her down and she makes up her work even though she misses school for doctors appointments. She is a role model for all and one of the nicest people you will ever meet." Nominated by Ms. Zieber

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Enter: Isabella Quetives

7th Grade--"She is an excellent all around student: A+ student in history, polite, cooperative and helpful to others.

For staff I will nominate Brittany Cooper. I don't know many of the new people, but I subbed her first period 8th grade English class, and all the students were respectful, responsible, and ready to learn. I noticed her classroom was neat, clean and orderly. I appreciate all those things in a colleague." Nominated by Mr. Lund

SCHOOL COUNSELOR CORNER

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We've reached the home stretch...there about 20 days left until 8th grade promotion! Counselors have been meeting with 7th and 8th grade students in preparation for the end of the school year.

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3/23-4/13 Trojan Talks: Below 2.0 Groups

5/4 -8th Grade Parent Promotion Meeting

Important 8th Grade Related Events Coming Up:

Clearance Day: May 27
May 13 - 3rd Quarter Awards Ceremony

May 25 - 8th grade SHS Visit

June 1 - 8th Grade Awards Night (by invitation only)
June 2- 6th Grade MSMS Visit

June 3 - 8th Grade Great America Trip
June 6-8 - Promotion Practice
June 8 - Cap & Gown Ceremony
June 8 - Promotion Dance
June 9 - Return Gowns & Pick Up Diploma

Important School-Wide Events Coming Up

May 9-23--SBAC Testing and Make-Ups

May 10--Staff meeting @ 3:30 PM (virtual)

May 11--School Board Meeting @ 7:00 PM (virtual)

May 12--ELAC meeting (virtual)

May 13--3rd Qtr. Awards Assembly (1:45 PM)

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