Monday, August 11

Period 1

• Pass out Planners to all students.  Please have students check their PowerSchool to see that the schedule they have matches the one in PowerSchool.  If it does not, they need to follow the one in PowerSchool! Have students write their names and schedules in the planner.  If there is an error in a student's schedule, please send to Ms O'Donnell.  If a student wants to request a schedule change, have the student email her at modonnell@sandi.net

• Let students know that we will be reviewing the planner page by page throughout the week. Students need their planners with them every day!  Show this quick guide on how to use the planner wisely

• Pass out Enrollment Packets to all students.  Encourage everyone to return their enrollment packets by Wednesday 8/13 to Per 1 Teachers.  Students who return the packet forms by Wednesday will get a full SOAR card!

Period 2

• Review the nutrition break and the nutrition break and the lunch procedure

Period 3

• Today we will start reviewing what SOAR means to us here at iMiddle. We will start with Safety

  • Turn to the SOAR rubric "Sky Hawks SOAR" in the planner and point out the column on Safety

  • Discuss in small groups, then as a whole, one commitment you are willing to make to keep safe at iMiddle.    

• Continue SOAR lesson with Ownership

  • Point out the column on Ownership

  • Give students a few minutes to reflect individually or as a group on what ownership means to them, then have students share their thoughts and how they will take ownership of themselves, their learning, or their behavior this year

Period 4

• Continue SOAR lesson with Attitude and Respect

  • Turn to the SOAR rubric "Sky Hawks SOAR" in the planner and point out the column on Attitude and Respect

  • Read together the definition of respect and how you show respect. 

  • In addition to respecting others, it is important to respect ourselves! Read about Self-Respect.

• Now let's show some self-respect by earning some SOAR cards!! 

  • • Review the presentation on what SOAR cards are 

  • Time to start earning those cards!! 

  • If you have not done so already, PLEASE make sure you wrote your name and your schedule on the first two pages of the planner!!! :) 

Period 5

• Review pages entitled Our Vision and Mission; Cell phone policy; Accountability; and Dressing for Success: Dress Code; Academic Honesty (pgs 5-7)

Period 6

• • Review pages entitled Academic Privilege and Promotion Criteria; Incentives; Homework Policy; Powerschool; Preparing for Success: Recommended School Supplies

  • Message from the district to announce:

Hey students! The weather’s heating up, so let’s make sure we stay cool and safe.

Drink plenty of water throughout the day—bring a refillable bottle.

Dress for the weather with lightweight, light-colored clothing.

Take shade breaks and use air-conditioned spaces when you can.

Go easy during PE or recess if it’s really hot.

If you start feeling dizzy, tired, or sick, tell an adult right away. Let’s beat the heat and keep learning strong!