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The Middle School Parents Group is made up of a group of
parents that are committed to staying active in the lives of our middle school children.
Each month we meet with Erik Remmers, the middle school principal,
and discuss what is happening at the school, talk about concerns,
issues or ideas we might have to make our school even better.
We also plan fundraising for activities at school, such as,
Survivor Night, the GPA Contest, 8th Grade Graduation, Teacher
Appreciation, etc.
Our meetings are very informal and you are not committed to anything by attending.
Please contact
Erik Remmers
or
Kelly Gervais for more information.
Nominate a Staff Member for a Community Award!!
Nominations can be made by students, parents or community members.
Awards will be given out at the end of each month at the middle school community meetings. In order for your
nomination to be considered for that month, they must be received by the 20th of that month.
Nomination Ideas:
Excellence in the Classroom – consistently advancing students to higher levels of academic achievement. Motivation – encouraging students to exceed their expectations both academically and socially. Leadership – serving as a leader in the classroom and throughout the school. Community Service – demonstrating civic responsibility by being active in community or other service organizations. Creativity and Imagination – demonstrating innovation in lesson plans and teaching methods. Dedication – showing excellent attendance, punctuality and a desire to see students succeed. Communication – articulate, clear, and effective instruction in the classroom and beyond.
Please answer the following questions that apply to your nomination and
email to
Erik Remmers
or
Kelly Gervais.
You may even drop your nomination off at the middle school office in a sealed envelope!
Staff Member Name:
Reason for Nomination Why do you believe this person should be considered for the award? What separates this person from his/her peers? How has this staff member helped you, your child or community?
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Listen better when your kids want to talk
Why don't you and your kids communicate better? If you've asked this question more than once, you may
want to take a look at your own listening skills. It's as true
with children as it is with adults: Good communication is mostly listening.
Don't interrupt
Kids, especially younger children, may need more time to find the words they need. Be patient. You don't like being cut off
by others in mid-sentence, and your children don't enjoy being interrupted either.
Ask good questions
Grown-ups may see a yes-or-no question as an opportunity to expound at length on a subject. Children are
more likely to take the query literally and respond with a one-word answer. Structure questions that encourage full answers -- what
did you do? Why did that happen?
Be empathetic
You don't have to agree with what your child says to understand how he or she feels. Before giving advice, share your own feelings
honestly and succinctly: "I get angry when that happens to me, too. What do you think you could have done differently?"
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