The 2011-2012 school year is off to a great start! September and October have been very busy months. Here's a quick look at what we have been doing...
* Prior to the start of school, I met with the Dolphins team teachers to discuss each student and plan enrichment opportunities for first marking period. I met with the team again following the completion of all GIEP meetings to review updated GIEP information.
* GIEP meetings for all 8th grade Paltag students were held with each student preparing and presenting a powerpoint about themselves as a learner/leader and their plans for the future. Each student will be presenting their powerpoint to the Dolphins team teachers in early November as well.
* School store was open during the Middle School open house in August as well as one day during lunches in both September and October.
* We began preparing and planning for the 5th grade video, including taping parts of the open house in August and interviewing current middle school students.
* During reading workshop in Mrs. Wehr's language arts class, students conferenced with me about the books they are currently reading.
* I met individually with students in September and October.
* The September lunch meeting focused on introducing the powerpoint presentation for GIEP meetings.
* At the October lunch meeting, we looked at the high school course catalog and summer reading requirements for the honors language arts courses. This information is available on the school district webpage (www.pasd.us), by clicking on the student/parent information link and then clicking on the high school option.
* Several 8th grade Paltag students responded to my request to help teachers and students at Pine Street Elementary.
I am very proud of all the 8th grade students for their thoughtful preparation of the powerpoint presentation. Each student put time and effort into thinking about themselves as students and leaders as well as their plans for the future.
The spelling bee is coming up at the middle school. Sign ups for the written spelling bee will be held next week in language arts classes. Based on the results of the written spelling bee, students will be invited to participate in the oral spelling bee. Please consider participating in this event.
Also, sign ups for the peer mentors program took place last week during lunches. This is a program run through the school counseling office. The peer mentors program takes place on Wednesdays after school. Peer mentors work with other students at the middle school in need of support. If interested in participating, please contact Mrs. Dorwart in the counseling office.
