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Issue #8: October 3, 2024

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From the Principal

Ms. Molly Nielsen

Dear MS Families,

MAP Scores Posted

Please note that Fall 24-25 MAP scores are now posted in Powerschool. Thank you to those of you who attended the MAP parent chat last week. The recording from that session is linked for you on the main page of the WGO. If you have any questions about your child’s MAP scores, please reach out to your child’s teachers or MS administrators.

Engineering Spotlight

This week, we are highlighting our middle school engineers! Engineering is an elective option that allows students to solve problems and build prototypes that move, fly, and stand. Students use real-life engineering examples and science to help them design and build the most effective prototype to solve the problem they'll investigate. This week, their learning culminated in a bridge challenge. This challenge asked students to design bridges that could withstand a progressive weight test. Many student bridges exceeded their original weight goals; one bridge held up to 55 kg!

MS Parent Teacher Conferences

We look forward to seeing you next Thursday in the Green Room from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for Parent-Teacher Conferences. The teachers are very excited to celebrate your child’s achievements and identify goals/next steps with you.

As you prepare for this conversation here are some helpful questions to bring with you:

How does my child engage in class discussions and activities?
Does my child complete assignments on time? Are there patterns of missing or late work?
How can we support my child’s learning at home?
How does my child respond to constructive feedback from teachers?
How does my child interact with peers during class?
What communication methods (email, phone, etc.) work best for updates or concerns?

Warmly,

Molly

Parent Teacher Conferences

We invite you to participate in the Fall 2024 Parent Teacher Conferences. There are no classes for students on these dates.

Please understand that the PowerSchool sign-up process applies only to Elementary conferences.

In Middle School, we encourage your child to join you at conferences as this is a great opportunity to assist them in taking responsibility for their own learning. Please remember there are no classes, sports, or after-school activities on this day.
Ms. Heba - Art Teacher will be available from 8am - 1pm. With break times: 10:00 - 10:20 am and 12:00 - 12:20 pm.
Ms. Shez (Sheriyln Billett) will be in the Gym with HS.
For any questions, please contact Ms. Aseel

Teachers will be rotating for breaks as follows:

From the LC - Ms. Spilles

POSTPONED: Next week (October 6) students will begin writing book reviews

within the Destiny library catalog.

Encourage your student to participate and receive a prize for every review that gets published. Instructions will be given to students over the next two weeks!

From the Tech Office - Article of the month!

How to Help Kids Balance Phones and Screens with Sleep

Ditch the Distractions: Supporting Kids and Teens with Phone Notifications

Athletics & Activities by Mr. Jacob (Chip) Nielsen

Quick reminders:

- Athletics and Activities website- This is our central hub for athletics and activities information
Busing
- If your HS child receives ACS busing transportation, they are also eligible for the HS Activities late bus which departs @ 4:45pm. Please see the Athletics and Activities page for more information.
Medical
- Be sure to update your child’s medical information with the Health Office (Nurse Hiyam) and in PowerSchool.