Oct 15th - 19th

PBIS Focus: Perseverance

per·se·ver·ance

noun

steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

synonyms: persistence, tenacity, determination, staying power, steadfastness, purposefulness

Perseverance is not giving up. It is persistence and tenacity, the effort required to do something and keep doing it till the end, even if it's hard.

Teachers, please be on the lookout for students demonstrating perseverance. Sign the bottom of the planner with an early to lunch note for Thursday (6/7th) or Friday (8th).

Monday 10/15- iMiddle Shirt

6th Grade: PAC Party Day

Congrats, you made it through the first grading period of P1. Today marks the beginning of P2, and we feel it is a good time to reward all those who acted like a model middle school student these last few weeks.

6th grade students who do not have ANY behavior infractions on their PAC (no dress code, cell phone, no charge, no device, and behavior) for P1 will be dismissed after attendance by your Advisory teacher. You may go to the student store (Room 12) to get a treat and enjoy your free time of Advisory period. Those with any infractions are required to stay in, and reflect on what they can do differently in P2

7th and 8th:

It's time for the iMiddle News--Watch it now!

Overcoming Obstacles--learning to persevere

1. Watch the following 4 min video (make sure you are using your sandi.net account)

Overcoming Obstacles

2. Discuss why Perseverance is important to have in middle school and beyond. Here are some guiding questions

Describe a time in your life when you worked especially hard to accomplish a goal. • Why was it important for you to keep working toward this goal? • Describe the times when you felt like giving up. • What motivated you to keep going? • Which people or events helped you? • What made it difficult for you to continue? • How did it feel to continue your work when it was difficult to do so? • How did you feel when you had accomplished your task?

3. Human Knot activity

Have students stand up and form a circle, then have the students create a “human knot.” Stand in a circle, put all hands into the center and grab another hand making sure you do not grab the person next to you. The kids will have to work together to “untie” their arms and push themselves to think creatively

Extra Time?

Get Organized: Clean out back packs, organize 3 ring binders (no loose papers).

Check for Late or Missing Work - lets get caught up!

CNN 10

Tuesday 10/16- College Shirt/Avid

7th and 8th Grade: PAC Party Day

Congrats, you made it through the first grading period of P1. Since yesterday marked the beginning of P2, and we felt it was a good time to reward all those who acted like model middle school students these last few weeks.

7th and 8th grade students who do not have ANY behavior infractions on their PAC (no dress code, cell phone, no charge, no device, and behavior) for P1 will be dismissed after attendance by your Advisory teacher. You may go to the student store (Room 12) to get a treat and enjoy your free time of Advisory period. Those with any infractions are required to stay in, and reflect on what they can do differently in P2

6th grade:

It's time for the iMiddle News--Watch it now!

6th grade: Overcoming Obstacles--learning to persevere

1. Watch the following 4 min video (make sure you are using your sandi.net account)

Overcoming Obstacles

2. Discuss why Perseverance is important to have in middle school and beyond. Here are some guiding questions

Describe a time in your life when you worked especially hard to accomplish a goal. • Why was it important for you to keep working toward this goal? • Describe the times when you felt like giving up. • What motivated you to keep going? • Which people or events helped you? • What made it difficult for you to continue? • How did it feel to continue your work when it was difficult to do so? • How did you feel when you had accomplished your task?

3. Human Knot activity

Have students stand up and form a circle, then have the students create a “human knot.” Stand in a circle, put all hands into the center and grab another hand making sure you do not grab the person next to you. The kids will have to work together to “untie” their arms and push themselves to think creatively

Do you have LOP today?

If you have LOP make sure you report to the LOP room B21 immediately after the end of Advisory. Do not get lunch or go see your friends. You will be allowed to eat in LOP.

Please note that "I forgot" or "They didn't come and get me" are not excuses and will result in more LOPs or greater consequences. Thank you for being responsible and reporting to LOP when assigned.

Extra Time?

Get Organized: Clean out back packs, organize 3 ring binders (no loose papers).

Check for Late or Missing Work - lets get caught up!

CNN 10

Wednesday 10/17- STEAM Shirts

Get Ready for the Great California Shakeout

Tomorrow schools across California will participate in an Earthquake drill at 10:18am. Watch this clip to hear more

https://www.shakeout.org/california/ (clip in the middle of the page-PSA CA 30

Extra Time?

Get Organized: Clean out back packs, organize 3 ring binders (no loose papers).

Check for Late or Missing Work - lets get caught up!

CNN 10

Thursday 10/18 - Girl Power

Early to lunch:

You may dismiss any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade students who have a signature from last week (10/8 -10/12) 10 minutes early to lunch.

Counseling Corner:

Do you have GRIT??

What are some of your goals and how can you use GRIT to achieve them??

Take a minute to come up with one or two goals and develop a plan towards achieving them!

Do you have LOP today?

If you have LOP make sure you report to the LOP room B21 immediately after the end of Advisory. Do not get lunch or go see your friends. You will be allowed to eat in LOP.

Please note that "I forgot" or "They didn't come and get me" are not excuses and will result in more LOPs or greater consequences. Thank you for being responsible and reporting to LOP when assigned.

Extra Time?

Get Organized: Clean out back packs, organize 3 ring binders (no loose papers).

Check for Late or Missing Work - lets get caught up!

CNN 10

Friday 10/19 - Spirit Shirts (your choice)

A Time to Reflect

How can we create a more peaceful environment at school?

1. Brainstorm what makes a peaceful environment and how we can be a part of creating an that environment.

2. Written Reflection: You will hand this to your teacher on the way out as an exit ticket.

- Paragraph 1: What does a peaceful school environment look like? (passing period, classroom, lunchtime, etc.)
- Paragraph 2: What can you (as an individual) do to promote a peaceful environment here at iMiddle?
- Paragraph 3: What suggestions do you have for iMiddle to promote a peaceful environment at iMiddle.

ASB Announcements

ASB will be selling mini-sundaes for $1

@ the ASB Student Store - this Friday

2 Sky Hawk Cards= 1 Otter Pop @ the ASB Student Store

Boo Grams $1 in front of the ASB store. Get them before it's too late.

Last day to purchase will be this Monday.

Do you have LOP today?

If you have LOP make sure you report to the LOP room B21 immediately after the end of Advisory. Do not get lunch or go see your friends. You will be allowed to eat in LOP.

Please note that "I forgot" or "They didn't come and get me" are not excuses and will result in more LOPs or greater consequences. Thank you for being responsible and reporting to LOP when assigned.

Extra Time?

Get Organized: Clean out back packs, organize 3 ring binders (no loose papers).

Check for Late or Missing Work - lets get caught up!

CNN 10