Mead Middle School Weekly Update:

FALL FUNDRAISER

Our Fall Fundraiser kicked off yesterday!  Please see the FLYER.

Students should be “Stepping Up their Game” this weekend.  If your student is under 13 years of age, please help them complete this process.

Parent Teacher Conferences:

Parent-Teacher conferences are 9-28, 9-29, 10-1.  To sign up for conferences please go to the Mead Middle School website and click on “Online Scheduler” in the quick links area of our website.  The password is “Mead.”

Conference Details:

• 3:10 – 8:30 – 10 minute conference time slots throughout the evening

• 7th and 8th Grade – schedule with Advisory teacher

  • open times will be available for 7th and 8th grade parents  to visit with other teachers after they have met with the advisory teacher

• 6th grade – schedule with team (black / orange / white)

  • conferences will be 10 minutes in length.  During that time parents will meet with both the English/social studies and math/science teachers

Follow Mr. Barnett on Twitter:

@MeadBulldogs

SCHOOLOGY UPDATE:

Parent Schoology passwords are delayed.  The latest information is that we will not receive parent passwords until the end of September.  You can always check schoology for assignments by using your student’s Schoology App on their iPad.  All students at Mead Middle School know how to do this.

CLUBS AT MEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL:

Art Club is meeting on Tuesdays from 2:50 – 3:50
Photography/iMovie Club is meeting on Thursdays from 2:50-3:50
Homework Club is meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:55-3:55
Young Writers Club begins on Tuesday from 2:50-3:50
Student Council is meeting Monday from 2:50-3:50

Mathcounts

When six is added to a number, the result is three times the original number. What is the original number?

Do you enjoy the challenge of solving math problems like this one? Are you competitive? Then Mathcounts is the club for you. We will begin meeting on Tuesdays from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. to prepare for the local competition that takes place in February. So if you LOVE math plan to join Mrs. Frade in Room 304 starting Tuesday, September 15.

The complete list of clubs is on the school website.

 

GT Identification:  Search for Students

Each year schools in St. Vrain Valley School District complete a process to identify students in grades K-12 who demonstrate exceptional ability or performance in one or more academic areas and may therefore qualify for Gifted/Talented educational services.  These students perform at least two years above grade level in their strength area(s) and require additional academic challenges in order to support their continued educational growth and progress.  In addition, they usually demonstrate characteristics of unique creativity and high motivation in their strength areas.

The search for gifted/talented students begins with an opportunity for parents and/or teachers to refer students for review.  Once referrals are received, a team of educators review student state testing data, standardized test scores, rating scales and other school data to determine student eligibility.

If you believe that your child qualifies and would benefit from district Gifted/Talented services, please pick up a nomination form from your school office.  THESE FORMS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 30.  Please contact Michaela Campbell or Anna Youngs if you have questions.  

CAMP iPAD For Parents:

We are pleased to announce the Fall 2015 Camp iPad for Parents dates and locations.

These learning opportunities are available to all parents in the district. They are best-suited for parents of students who already have an iPad as part of the Learning Technology Plan (all middle school students, and Frederick, Longmont, Lyons, Mead, and Silver Creek High Schools).

Learn best practices, tips and tricks, and connect with other interested parents; Topics will include ‘iPad 101’ (learn the basics of how to use an iPad), managing devices at home, appropriate use of technology, social media, and more!

Register early because space is limited.

• September 17, 2015 – Altona Middle School – click here to register

• September 29, 2015 – Silver Creek High School – click here to register

• October 13, 2015 – Thunder Valley K8 – click here to register

• October 29, 2015 – Longmont High School – click here to register

If you cannot attend one of the the fall 2015 sessions, please know that more Camp iPad for Parents opportunities will be announced in the future.

VOLLEYBALL

The first home game is Wednesday September 16th at 3:30.