Reminders from Admin: 

Announcements for the week:

Oct 15th - PAC Party

Oct 18th - Progress Reports for P1 sent home

Kickball semi finals today

Congrats to all.  There was some really good effort during the games last week.  We also saw some great examples of sportsmanship.  

The following teams are still in the tournament.  

Team 6 vs Team 8 on Field 2

Team 9 vs Team 7 on Field 3

Sorry only students who are playing out on the field.  Tomorrow all students can come watch the student finals.  

Community Circle -

Teachers please see the community circle lesson for this week in your shared PBIS drive. 

Do you have LOP today?

If you have LOP make sure you report to the LOP Lunch area immediately at 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. 

Before checking for PAC Party Qualifications....

Please announce the following about boundaries, Color Run, and Kickball tourney-

Boundaries & Courts

Due to new safety regulations, students are no longer allowed  to "hang out" between the science building and the bathrooms.  Only students passing through to the bathrooms or courts are to enter this area.

Courts - Only students who are PLAYING are allowed on the courts.  If you are not playing you need to stay in the lunch area.

Color Run Time

Did you hear that we have some amazing prizes available for those students who raise $50 and $100??

You have a chance to win a $100 Shopping Spree, an Xbox One or Apple Air Pods.  The more money you raise the more chances you can have to win

You also can participate in the Color Run by donating ANY amount, but $20 gets you sunglasses and a color pack, and $25 gets you a T-shirt, color pack, and sunglasses!! 

Donations due by Oct 21, but you can turn them in before in the black box in the office.  

Also, Top earners in each grade gets prizes, AND the top earning advisory class gets a pizza or ice cream party.  So encourage each other to donate! 

Kickball STUDENT FINALS!!!!

All students are welcome to come watch.  Students who are in the finals can be released 5 minutes early to lunch.

Teachers will play the winners tomorrow.  

Come cheer on your TEACHERs Tomorrow.

(Seriously, the teachers need all the help they can get and everyone hates to watch Mr. V cry after a tough loss :)

And Now, PAC Party!!

Teachers, please check the PAC cards of all students and dismiss students ONLY if they have NO INFRACTIONS on their PAC card.  This includes Behavior for P1, Inappropriate computer use, Not having device charged, and cell phone.  

Bathroom and Hall pass areas DO NOT count for access to PAC party. 

Students, please leave your PAC out and open to P1 as it will need to be checked again.  There will be 3 lines set up outside the ASB store to show your PAC and to pick up your treat.  Only one per person.  Once you receive your treat, you are welcome to sit in the lunch area, but must stay within the first 10 min boundary lines.  The courts will be open early for students that want to play, and everyone is encouraged to watch the student finals of the kickball tourney once the official lunch period starts. 

Do you have LOP today?

If you have LOP make sure you report to the LOP Lunch area immediately at 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 

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

Boundaries & Courts

Due to new safety regulations, students are no longer allowed  to "hang out" between the science building and the bathrooms.  Only students passing through to the bathrooms or courts are to enter this area.

Courts - Only students who are PLAYING are allowed on the courts.  If you are not playing you need to stay in the lunch area.

Kickball-

Thank you for all who played.  We hope you enjoyed it.  A special thank you for students who were good sports and encouraged good sportsmanship in others.  We saw great examples of students encouraging each other, being honest about a call even when it went against their team, and winning and losing with grace.  

The team of the tournament is TEAM 1.  They worked really well together and encouraged each other.  The MVP of the tournament is Parker Birchmeier.  He did a great job encouraging others and helping some DHH students understand and play the game.  Thank you Parker.    Team 1 come to S4 tomorrow for a slice of Pizza.  

Congrats to the student winners, team 6 and for a well fought battle yesterday.   You can also join us for a slice of Pizza tomorrow in S4.  

For all grades: Kindness and Prevention of School Violence: 

• Today 7th and 8th graders participated in a powerful assembly about Rachel Joy Scott.  Rachel was one of the victims of the Columbine school shooting 20 years ago, when 2 students shot and killed 12 people and injured 24 others.  But Rachel is known for much more than being a victim.  In fact, in her short 17 years of life, Rachel was a huge advocate and supporter of KINDNESS and COMPASSION toward others.   

• 6th grade, watch this short video on who Rachel was (2 min, about her character)

https://rachelschallenge.org/about-us/meet-rachel 

• As Rachel believed, individually we all can make a difference in the world.  We can start a chain reaction....one kind thing can lead to another. 

• School violence is preventable, but it takes all of us making sure we are making positive choices with our words and actions.  

  • Threats of violence are taken very seriously at school.  Sometimes students say "I was just joking" but this is not a topic to joke about.  Threats of violence or harm against the school, staff, or students are illegal.  School Police and SDPD investigate and take action against these threats.  Students across the country have been arrested for merely joking or saying they wanted to show violence against a school or the occupants of it.  Please do not make these types of threats.  If you need help with a situation please tell a teacher, counselor, admin or other adult. 

  • School violence is often caused by individuals who have been bullied or picked on by others.  Often times students see violence as the only way out of their pain.  However, WE all can work together to prevent that pain in the first place.  As Rachel said, "I HAVE THIS THEORY THAT IF ONE PERSON CAN GO OUT OF THEIR WAY TO SHOW COMPASSION, THEN IT WILL START A CHAIN REACTION OF THE SAME. PEOPLE WILL NEVER KNOW HOW FAR A LITTLE KINDNESS CAN GO. "

• False reports of threats and bullying only take away time from staff and police, as each one of these has to be investigated.  False reporting of bullying and threats is also illegal.  If you are really in trouble and feel you are a victim of bullying, harassment or violence, please talk to an adult immediately.  

• A quick review, what is bullying and what is conflict or being mean....

7th and 8th grade Community Circle: 

• The Rachel's Challenge presentation may have brought up different thoughts and feelings for some of you.  Take a few moments to circle up and reflect on the presentation.  

  • Suggestions for questions: 

    • Share a thought or feeling you had about the presentation?

    • What was one thing that inspired you or that you took away from the Rachel's Challenge Assembly?

    • How can you start a chain reaction with kindness and compassion?

    • Of the five challenges put forth (Look for the Best in Others; Dream Big; Choose Positive Influences; Speak with Kindness; Start your own Chain Reaction), which one do you think you will try to do and why?

6th grade Community Circle: 

• Circle up and share the following questions

  • • What does it mean to start a chain reaction of kindness?

    • What does it mean to not show prejudice and to look for the best in others?

    • Why do you think it's important to choose positive influences in your life?

Kickball- (in case you did not see this in time yesterday)

Thank you for all who played.  We hope you enjoyed it.  A special thank you for students who were good sports and encouraged good sportsmanship in others.  We saw great examples of students encouraging each other, being honest about a call even when it went against their team, and winning and losing with grace.  

The team of the tournament is TEAM 1.  They worked really well together and encouraged each other.  The MVP of the tournament is Parker Birchmeier.  He did a great job encouraging others and helping some DHH students understand and play the game.  Thank you Parker.    Team 1 come to S4 today (Friday) for a slice of Pizza.  

Congrats to the student winners, team 6 and for a well fought battle yesterday.   You can also join us for a slice of Pizza today in S4.  

Boundaries & Courts

Due to new safety regulations, students are no longer allowed  to "hang out" between the science building and the bathrooms.  Only students passing through to the bathrooms or courts are to enter this area.

Courts - Only students who are PLAYING are allowed on the courts.  If you are not playing you need to stay in the lunch area.

Do you have LOP today?

If you have LOP make sure you report to the LOP Lunch area immediately at 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.