NEW GLARUS MIDDLE SCHOOL SENTINEL TERM 2 - RECAP Term 2 was a fantastic 12 weeks for the middle school. Events including the Green & Gold Celebration, DARE Graduation, PBIS Events (Soccer, Dodgeball, Cribbage) Geography Bee, Spelling Bee, Science Fair, Boys Basketball, Wrestling, Band Concert, Battle of the Books, Solo & Ensemble, and we culminated it all with our end-of-term PBIS Celebration. Many of those events were extra-curricular, but students remained active in class working on experiments ranging from levers and pulleys in Mr. Eddy’s Science class to creating 3D objects through Mr. Andy’s Project Lead the Way Science class. If your Knight hasn’t shown you some of their work, ask them to see it. It is worth it and often quite impressive. I mentioned the end-of-term PBIS Celebration. It was truly the icing on the cake of a strong trimester. This term, the teams chose to follow the Olympics theme. Homerooms selected countries, designed flags and slogans, selected individual events to participate in (free-throw, tricycle relay, curling, football toss, etc.) and in the afternoon the full middle school of more than 260 students, staff, and parents participated in all of the events. Most notable, though, was the excellent sportsmanship demonstrated by the student body. This is something NGMS likes to ‘hang our hat on’. Somebody will always win and somebody else will always lose; but to have everyone demonstrate positive sportsmanship is a skill not many middle schools can boast. THIS ISSUE INCLUDES: - Term 2 Recap - 1 - PBIS (Tier 2) - 1 - Content Focus o Saxon- 2 o Band- 2 o Choir- 2 o Music- 2 - Meet the Team o 6 th o 8 th o Survey 1619 2 ND AVENUE NEW GLARUS, WI 53574 608.527.2410 WWW.NGSD.K12.WI.US ‘BE THE BEST KNIGHT YOU CAN BE’ MARCH 2014 PBIS Positive Behaviors Interventions and Supports Tier 2 – Last month we shared about PBIS and Tier 1. NGMS has begun the process of being a Tier 2 school. This means, there are programs in place for students that can benefit from interventions beyond our Tier 1 pieces. Our first programs being implemented are called Bright Knights and Academic Coaching. These programs work with students in being ‘Respectful’, ‘Responsible’, and ‘Safe’ by working closely with staff on specific skills (i.e. organization, relationships, etc.).
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NEW GLARUS MIDDLE SCHOOL
SENTINEL
TERM 2 - RECAP
Term 2 was a fantastic 12 weeks for the middle school.
Events including the Green & Gold Celebration, DARE
Graduation, PBIS Events (Soccer, Dodgeball, Cribbage)
Geography Bee, Spelling Bee, Science Fair, Boys Basketball,
Wrestling, Band Concert, Battle of the Books, Solo &
Ensemble, and we culminated it all with our end-of-term PBIS
Celebration. Many of those events were extra-curricular, but
students remained active in class working on experiments
ranging from levers and pulleys in Mr. Eddy’s Science class to
creating 3D objects through Mr. Andy’s Project Lead the Way
Science class. If your Knight hasn’t shown you some of their
work, ask them to see it. It is worth it and often quite
impressive.
I mentioned the end-of-term PBIS Celebration. It was
truly the icing on the cake of a strong trimester. This term, the
teams chose to follow the Olympics theme. Homerooms
selected countries, designed flags and slogans, selected
individual events to participate in (free-throw, tricycle relay,
curling, football toss, etc.) and in the afternoon the full middle
school of more than 260 students, staff, and parents participated
in all of the events.
Most notable, though, was the excellent sportsmanship
demonstrated by the student body. This is something NGMS
likes to ‘hang our hat on’. Somebody will always win and
somebody else will always lose; but to have everyone
demonstrate positive sportsmanship is a skill not many middle
schools can boast.
THIS ISSUE INCLUDES:
- Term 2 Recap - 1
- PBIS (Tier 2) - 1
- Content Focus
o Saxon- 2
o Band- 2
o Choir- 2
o Music- 2
- Meet the Team
o 6th
o 8th
o Survey
1619 2ND
AVENUE
NEW GLARUS, WI 53574
608.527.2410
WWW.NGSD.K12.WI.US
‘BE THE BEST KNIGHT YOU CAN BE’
MARCH 2014
PBIS Positive Behaviors
Interventions and Supports
Tier 2 – Last month we shared
about PBIS and Tier 1. NGMS
has begun the process of being a
Tier 2 school. This means, there
are programs in place for
students that can benefit from
interventions beyond our Tier 1
pieces. Our first programs being
implemented are called Bright
Knights and Academic
Coaching. These programs
work with students in being
‘Respectful’, ‘Responsible’, and
‘Safe’ by working closely with
staff on specific skills (i.e.
organization, relationships, etc.).
BAND AND CHOIR At NGMS, the schedule has been created to allow 6
th
through 8th
grade the opportunity to be a part of band and
choir while still being able to attend other survey classes
(i.e. Art, FaCS, Ag, etc.). There is a 6th
grade band and
choir, and a combined 7th
and 8th
grade band and choir.
This year, nearly 80% of the students in 6th
-8th
grade
participated in band or choir.
There are concerts throughout the year (see last page for
upcoming dates) that allow the students to showcase their
talents. Additionally, students have the option to
participate in Solo & Ensemble annually.
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ASK YOUR STUDENT ABOUT “KNIGHT PROPS”. THESE ARE GIVEN TO STUDENTS (AND SOMETIMES
STAFF) DURING MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS. NGMS HAS GIVEN OVER 400 KNIGHT PROPS THIS YEAR.
“Math proficiency is the gateway to a number of incredible careers that students may never have considered.”
- Danica McKellar
PERHAPS A FAMILIAR SIGHT AT HOME - THE SAXON BOOKS. STUDENTS CAN NOW CHECK OUT DISKS TO LIGHTEN THE LOAD FOR THEIR BACKPACKS!
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Content Focus – Saxon Math
The New Glarus School District utilizes Saxon Math for
its Math Curriculum for Kindergarten through 10th
grade
(Algebra 2). Saxon is a comprehensive and thoroughly
researched math program. It is based on the teaching
principles of incremental development, continual practice
and review, and cumulative assessment.
At NGMS, Saxon Math transitions students from
manipulatives and worksheets to a textbook approach.
The emphasis is on developing algebraic reasoning as well
as geometric concepts. Lessons include a new concept
plus a review of previous concepts and investigations give
students a more in-depth treatment of math concepts.
NGMS SENTINEL
MARCH 2014
Jeanne Hammes Jane Schutt
World Music (6th
) General Music (5th)
6th
Grade Band 6th
Grade Choir
7th
/8th
Grade Band 7th/8th Grade Choir
Allison Winters Sarah Kranz Art (7th & 8th) Art (5th & 6th)
MEET THE TEAM – 6
TH, 8
TH, AND SURVEY TEACHERS
“Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their students.”
- Solomon Ortiz
IF YOU EVER WANT TO CONTACT YOUR STUDENT’S TEACHER(S), THERE ARE THREE WAYS: CALL – 608-527-2410, EXT. 3100
SET UP A VISIT OR APPOINTMENT
GO TO THE DISTRICT WEBSITE (WWW.NGSD.K12.WI.US) AND/OR DOWNLOAD THE SCHOOL APP TO SEND AN EMAIL
NGMS SENTINEL
MARCH 2014
SURVEYS
Amanda Zachow Brittany Spencer-Grant Technology (7th) P.E (5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th)
Health (7th)
Peter Belsky Amy Thurow Spanish (6th & 8th) Technology (6th) Language Lab (5th) Media Specialist
Monica Schober Katelyn Hansen FaCS (7th) Technology (5th)
Dustin Lehman Dan Ziegler Technology Ed. (7th) Ag (7th)
Ken Brunner Amy Legler Ross Eddy Math (6
th) Social Studies (6
th) Science (6
th)
Language Lab (6th
) Language Lab (6th
) Language Lab (6th)
Sonja Tidd Brittany Meoska Warren Howard Guidance (5
th & 6
th) Guidance (7
th & 8
th) Math (6
th & 8
th)
Lexa Speth Bridgette Flasch Andy Sarbacker Deb Zimmerman Social Studies (8th) Language Lab (8th) Science (8th) Math (8th) Language Lab (8th) German (7th & 8th) Language Lab (8th)
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New Glarus Middle School Sentinel
MARCH 2014
“The Olympics is about showing what you’ve done with your life, your dream as an athlete and sharing that with the world.”
- Sasha Cohen -
3/26/14 = Laser Show
3/27/14 = 7th
/8th
Band/Choir trip to Overture
3/31/14 = Begin Spring Break (ends 4/4/14)
4/9/14 = Parent Forum 6 p.m.
4/11/14 = 5th
Grade Chicago Trip
4/25/14 = UW-Madison World Percussion Assembly
4/26/14 = State Solo & Ensemble (UWP)
5/2/14 = Earth/Conservation Day
5/6/14 = 6th
Grade Wyalusing Trip
5/12/14 = MAP Testing (during the week)
5/15/14 = Band Concert, 7:00 p.m.
Next Trimester’s Sentinel:
Content Focus
o Science
o 14/15 Schedule
Meet the Team
o 7th
Grade
o 5th
Grade
Upcoming NGMS Events
5/16/14 = Safety Patrol Congress (Dells)
5/20/14 = Choir Concert, 7:00 p.m.
5/26/14 = Memorial Day, No School
5/27/14 = NGMS Talent Show, 7:00 p.m.
5/28/14 = Parent Panel Meeting
6/6/14 = PBIS Term 3 Celebration (Pool)
6/8/14 = High School Graduation
6/10/14 = 8th
Grade Medal Day & Last Day of School for Students
6/20/14 = Report Cards Issued
Early Releases: March 24; April 14 & 28; May 5 & 19
*check www.ngsd.k12.wi.us for all calendars
PBIS
Olympics!
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