Dear Parents,
What an absolutely BEAUTIFUL weekend! I hope that everyone found a reason to get out and enjoy it because it sounds like things will change this week. I love fall in Wisconsin!
Prayer request: Jacob was taken to the hospital with symptoms of appendicitis early on Sunday. Please keep him in your prayers. They are keeping him over night for observations. I will keep you posted if they decide if and when surgery will be.
Don't forget to order SCRIP by Tuesday morning at 10am. Koats for Kids coats are due by Friday. I think the 4K is a long way from their goal. Any donations you might have they sure would appreciate it.
The 7th graders have their next project assigned as of Monday morning. They have seen MANY examples and I have talked them through the expectations. We are studying mitosis. Guarantee there will be some pretty great projects coming from this class!
I think that is about it for this week! I hope all is going really well for you and your families! I pray for each of you every day!
Many blessings,
Kim
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Dear Parents,
I have had the best "beginning of the year" this year than I have had in a LONG time! With that said, the 7th graders and I are experiencing some growing pains. I wanted to take a second and explain a couple things to you.
iPad Homework app: This app is to be used as an assignment notebook. This is the students' responsibility to input all the information. Some teachers do put in some assignments, but the students should NOT rely on that as a way to remember what they must do. I was telling the kids today, I never wrote work in their assignment notebooks and this is the same idea. I will post major assignments / projects, but day-to-day work just depends on the amount of time I have during the day, which honestly is slim to none.
Email reminders: I have received at least 10 emails asking me to remind a student of something they need to remember to do. I just have too much on my plate to be responsible to remember to be a reliable person to guarantee they will receive the message. So, IF you want to send me an email, please feel free. I will be printing it and posting it to the front board with their name so they can read it themselves. I will keep it folded and no one else will read the reminder. I just can't be responsible to remember, for that, I am sorry. (Guess I am getting old!)
Oldest child: I knew from the beginning days of 1st grade that this class had many "oldest in the family". I am the oldest, myself, so I know where these kids are coming from and better yet, remember all too well some of the struggles associated with being the oldest. I promise to help walk these kiddos through this year the best I can. I am MORE THAN happy to be their biggest advocate, but I am also very determined to make them more responsible for their business. You are all raising wonderful kids and I am truly blessed to have the honor of directing them through this time in their lives. Please contact me with concerns or ways that you think might help the students. I have already met with 3 families to develop a plan of action to help their child.
Mystudentsprogress.com: Mr. Beisser has strongly recommended the middle school teachers keep up the posting of grades on a regular basis. From what I can tell and what I know I do, the weekend tends to be the opportunity to update. Sometimes things just get away from us or other issues arise that take precedence over posting and it might be a bit delayed. If you are ever concerned sending an email to the teacher to check in is a great idea. Please know that we try our best to keep grades as up-to-date as possible.
I think that is all for now. I hope that this makes sense and helps to clear up some "unknowns". The bottom line is a love your kids and want to do what is best for them as much as I possible can. Thank you for letting me be apart of your child's education! :)
Many blessings!
Kim
I have had the best "beginning of the year" this year than I have had in a LONG time! With that said, the 7th graders and I are experiencing some growing pains. I wanted to take a second and explain a couple things to you.
iPad Homework app: This app is to be used as an assignment notebook. This is the students' responsibility to input all the information. Some teachers do put in some assignments, but the students should NOT rely on that as a way to remember what they must do. I was telling the kids today, I never wrote work in their assignment notebooks and this is the same idea. I will post major assignments / projects, but day-to-day work just depends on the amount of time I have during the day, which honestly is slim to none.
Email reminders: I have received at least 10 emails asking me to remind a student of something they need to remember to do. I just have too much on my plate to be responsible to remember to be a reliable person to guarantee they will receive the message. So, IF you want to send me an email, please feel free. I will be printing it and posting it to the front board with their name so they can read it themselves. I will keep it folded and no one else will read the reminder. I just can't be responsible to remember, for that, I am sorry. (Guess I am getting old!)
Oldest child: I knew from the beginning days of 1st grade that this class had many "oldest in the family". I am the oldest, myself, so I know where these kids are coming from and better yet, remember all too well some of the struggles associated with being the oldest. I promise to help walk these kiddos through this year the best I can. I am MORE THAN happy to be their biggest advocate, but I am also very determined to make them more responsible for their business. You are all raising wonderful kids and I am truly blessed to have the honor of directing them through this time in their lives. Please contact me with concerns or ways that you think might help the students. I have already met with 3 families to develop a plan of action to help their child.
Mystudentsprogress.com: Mr. Beisser has strongly recommended the middle school teachers keep up the posting of grades on a regular basis. From what I can tell and what I know I do, the weekend tends to be the opportunity to update. Sometimes things just get away from us or other issues arise that take precedence over posting and it might be a bit delayed. If you are ever concerned sending an email to the teacher to check in is a great idea. Please know that we try our best to keep grades as up-to-date as possible.
I think that is all for now. I hope that this makes sense and helps to clear up some "unknowns". The bottom line is a love your kids and want to do what is best for them as much as I possible can. Thank you for letting me be apart of your child's education! :)
Many blessings!
Kim
Sunday, September 21, 2014
September 22, 2014
Dear Parents,
The students created some incredibly creative cells. I am so impressed with the overall quality of their work. Students do need to pay attention to details in the directions. Many students only followed some of the directions which caused a loss of points. I read the directions, I wrote the directions, talked through the directions and even showed examples of past projects that were completed well; as well as one that looked good, but wasn't done according to the directions. I have posted the grades on mystudentsprogress.
We start talking about mitosis this week. Mitosis is the process of cell reproduction. Students will work in small groups to demonstrate the process. We will discuss this upcoming project on Thursday and the project will be assigned on the following Monday. Past students have found some fun ways to demonstrate the process: cheerleading, play acting, and rapping are a few of the ideas.
You may have heard from your child that we have a visiting priest, Fr. Moises, from Belize. He will be here until November 11th. He is here to help give him confidence in speaking English. The kids immediately took to him and already have invited him to soccer games at recess and gym classes. If your family would like to have him for dinner, go to the apple orchard, hay ride, pumpkin carving, a game or whatever you may find to do, PLEASE let me know. I am in charge of all his calendaring and would love to have him visit with your family. Most of the time he will be staying with Fr. Randy, so we are just looking for things for him to do in the evenings.
There are no special activities this week. Be sure to order SCRIP by Tuesday at 10am. Be sure to send in any winter coats you can donate to Koats for Kids. That collection ends next Friday, October 3rd.
Have a wonderful week! Many blessings,
Kim
The students created some incredibly creative cells. I am so impressed with the overall quality of their work. Students do need to pay attention to details in the directions. Many students only followed some of the directions which caused a loss of points. I read the directions, I wrote the directions, talked through the directions and even showed examples of past projects that were completed well; as well as one that looked good, but wasn't done according to the directions. I have posted the grades on mystudentsprogress.
We start talking about mitosis this week. Mitosis is the process of cell reproduction. Students will work in small groups to demonstrate the process. We will discuss this upcoming project on Thursday and the project will be assigned on the following Monday. Past students have found some fun ways to demonstrate the process: cheerleading, play acting, and rapping are a few of the ideas.
You may have heard from your child that we have a visiting priest, Fr. Moises, from Belize. He will be here until November 11th. He is here to help give him confidence in speaking English. The kids immediately took to him and already have invited him to soccer games at recess and gym classes. If your family would like to have him for dinner, go to the apple orchard, hay ride, pumpkin carving, a game or whatever you may find to do, PLEASE let me know. I am in charge of all his calendaring and would love to have him visit with your family. Most of the time he will be staying with Fr. Randy, so we are just looking for things for him to do in the evenings.
There are no special activities this week. Be sure to order SCRIP by Tuesday at 10am. Be sure to send in any winter coats you can donate to Koats for Kids. That collection ends next Friday, October 3rd.
Have a wonderful week! Many blessings,
Kim
Sunday, September 14, 2014
September 15, 2014
Dear Parents,
What a beautiful fall weekend! I hope everyone had the opportunity to get out and enjoy! Congrats to the Pritchard family! We are all so glad that you are finally back into your own home! Prayers that settling back in goes well.
This week:
Monday: looks to be a normal day for us
Tuesday: SCRIP due by 10am; cell projects due (cell, connections, key and self-assessment)
Wednesday: mass; don't forget your uniforms
Thursday: looks to be a normal day for us
Friday: families this week
Other reminders:
Koats 4 Kids runs through October 3rd. Please be sure to go through and clean out those closets. We are looking for heavy coats, in gently warn conditions.
7 science news articles are due on October 21st.
Have a wonderful week! Many blessings,
Kim
What a beautiful fall weekend! I hope everyone had the opportunity to get out and enjoy! Congrats to the Pritchard family! We are all so glad that you are finally back into your own home! Prayers that settling back in goes well.
This week:
Monday: looks to be a normal day for us
Tuesday: SCRIP due by 10am; cell projects due (cell, connections, key and self-assessment)
Wednesday: mass; don't forget your uniforms
Thursday: looks to be a normal day for us
Friday: families this week
Other reminders:
Koats 4 Kids runs through October 3rd. Please be sure to go through and clean out those closets. We are looking for heavy coats, in gently warn conditions.
7 science news articles are due on October 21st.
Have a wonderful week! Many blessings,
Kim
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
September 9, 2014
I sent this out to parents today via email...
Hello 7th grade parents,
Hello 7th grade parents,
Well, we are into our 3 week of school and things are starting to fall apart for some 7th grade students. There are many students who have already been "invited" to homework club for missing three assignments. It is not a good sign when 14 out of the 24 already have at least one missing/late assignment. 7th grade is a big step into the "real" world and it is time for each of them to take the initiative to achieve at his/her highest potential. I have watched most of these kids grow up and I know their capabilities. We (as teachers) are not asking too much of your child, but our expectations are high that when the work is assigned it will be done well and in on time.
You can help by checking for homework... There should almost always be math homework, spelling each week, 7 science articles are due by mid-October, often there is religion journaling and possible SS homework.
Please let me know if you are having concerns, questions or comments. We are here to help your child learn the responsibility of taking care of his/her job.
Take care,
Kim
Monday, September 8, 2014
Forgot a couple important pieces of reminders
Tomorrow (Tuesday), order your SCRIP by 10am.
Friday is the end of the magazine sale. Please help support our school by trying to sell as many as possible. (Thank you in advance!)
Koats 4 Kids... the 4K kids are collecting this year for this worthy cause. Please have your gently used, any size and gender coats to school by October 3rd.
I hope all is well! Have a great week!
Friday is the end of the magazine sale. Please help support our school by trying to sell as many as possible. (Thank you in advance!)
Koats 4 Kids... the 4K kids are collecting this year for this worthy cause. Please have your gently used, any size and gender coats to school by October 3rd.
I hope all is well! Have a great week!
Sunday, September 7, 2014
September 8, 2014
Dear Parents,
It is the first FULL week of school! Hold on to your britches and let's get -r dun! :)
The 7th graders are busy working on their cell creations. I am looking forward to seeing the final products. So far, some of the ideas are really creative and unique! The due date will be determined at the end of the week. It will be due next week at some point, for sure.
This is a short but sweet note, as there really isn't any news to share. Looks like it will be chillier by the end of the week, so be sure your child is dressing appropriately. Wednesday looks like it might have some interesting weather... rain, wind, etc...
Many blessings!
Kim
It is the first FULL week of school! Hold on to your britches and let's get -r dun! :)
The 7th graders are busy working on their cell creations. I am looking forward to seeing the final products. So far, some of the ideas are really creative and unique! The due date will be determined at the end of the week. It will be due next week at some point, for sure.
This is a short but sweet note, as there really isn't any news to share. Looks like it will be chillier by the end of the week, so be sure your child is dressing appropriately. Wednesday looks like it might have some interesting weather... rain, wind, etc...
Many blessings!
Kim
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