Mead Middle School Update:
Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year! School will start before you know it. We wanted to pass along some information to you before school starts.
1st week packet:
The following items are coming home with your student on August 17th.
- Student Health & Emergency Information (Must return)
- Pink, Code of Conduct Signature Page (see link for Code of Conduct below) (Must return)
- Purple, Parent Permission for Intramural Participation (Must return)
- Student handbook is on MMS Website.
- Permissions & Attendance Verification (Must return)
- Learning Technology Plan Parent & Student Agreement Returning 7th & 8th Graders (Must return)
- Student and Parent iPad Expectations and Commitment
- Blue, McKinney Student Residency Questionnaire (Return only if applicable)
- Health Insurance Information
- Student Accident Insurance Information
- Green, Program Eligibility Survey (Return only if applicable)
- Grey, Parent volunteer survey (Return only if interested)
- Mead Middle School Communication Sheet
When is my student’s first day?
6th and new 7th and 8th graders to the building: August 16th
7th and 8th graders that attended Mead Middle School last year: August 17th
Both days are full days.
When can my child see their schedule?
Schedules can be viewed via Infinite Campus starting on August 12th. Parents can also find bus schedules on Infinite Campus. Student’s first class of the day will also be posted outside the building the morning of the first days of school. Students will receive a paper copy of their schedule in their first class.
How can I find out what is happening in my child’s classes?
Infinite Campus: For Grades and Attendance
Mead Middle School teachers update their class grades and attendance via their Infinite Campus website. If you have an Infinite Campus account, you are ready to go. If you do not have an account, please see the office ladies. You will need a valid ID to pick up your student’s login information.
Schoology: For assignments, homework and class resources
Schoology is Mead Middle School’s learning management system (teacher website). Your child’s assignments and class resources will be located on this site. Returning parents and students already have a Schoology account. If you are new to Mead Middle School, you will be able to get your Schoology account information at Back to School Night, or by stopping in the office after Back To School Night.
Student hours in the building:
All students not participating in a school activity or being directly supervised by an adult may not enter the building before 7:43 and must be out of the building by 3:00.
Pay your Fees online!
Go to Rev Trak to pay your fees.
Sex offender lists available to parents
State law (C.R.S 22-1-124) requires that all schools annually notify parents of their rights to access law enforcement agency information concerning registered sex offenders. You may request this list at the law enforcement office governing your address or the address of the school your children attend. You must go in person and show proof of residency. Additional information can be found at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s website at www.sor.state.co.us.
GT Identification: Search for Students
Each year elementary and middle schools in St. Vrain Valley School District complete a process to identify students in grades 3-8 who demonstrate exceptional ability or performance in one or more academic areas and may therefore qualify for Gifted/Talented educational services. These students usually 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 reviews student 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 contact your school’s Gifted/Talented liaison, Andrea Koeniger.
Parking Lot Safety:
- Drop students off on the West curb. The East side of the parking lot is for bus drop-offs.
- If you are dropping off or picking up a student please pull as far forward a possible in the lane and only drop off/pick up students at the curb. Please don’t “double park” and drop off/pick up students. It is dangerous for students to cross the pick up lane traffic to get to a car on the other side.
- The west curb is for “quick” drop offs. If you are going to park for an extended period of time please park in a parking spot.
- Please stop at our designated cross walk.
- Finally, please drive slowly and be patient of others. Don’t let frustration cause a preventable accident.
Clubs at Mead Middle School:
The list of clubs for this year is still being finalized. The complete list of clubs will be updated on the school website by August 19th.
Picture Day:
Picture Day is September 1st. Packets will be going home with your student shortly before that time.
Absences from school
It is very important when a student is absent from school that the parent /guardian telephone on the morning of the absence (970-535-4446). If no telephone contact is made on the day of the absence, the parent will need to send a note to the office on the day the student returns stating the reason for the absence.
Prearranged Abences
If a student knows he/she will be absent, the parent/guardian must contact the office. Failure to prearrange an absence may result in the absence being unexcused.
Make-up work
1. Check Schoology for homework and assignments.
2. Collect any missed worksheets from the designated area in each classroom.
3. See each teacher upon return.
When a student is absent
Parents/students should check Schoology for assignments and then e-mail teachers to request work. The office will provide assistance in securing assignment sheets and books.
Tardies
Students arriving at school late must report to the office for an admit slip before reporting to class.
Code of Conduct and Student Handbook:
A signature page for the Code of Conduct and Student Handbook will be sent home in each student’s first day packet. To review the Code of Conduct and Student Handbook before signing the form please visit our website: http://mms.svvsd.org/ where you will find both listed under the “about” tab. Please contact the office if you would like a paper copy of either of these documents.
When will my student receive their iPad?
6th and new 7th and 8th graders to the building: August 11th, 12th, and 15th. Parents need to sign up for an appointment on our school website.
7th and 8th graders that attended Mead Middle School last year: These students will receive their iPad on August 17th during the school day. Students will need to have a new student-parent agreement signed by both the student and the parent. These will be sent home on August 17th. Any student without one of the agreements signed by August 23rd will have their iPad taken back by the school. The device will be returned once we have the student-parent agreement paperwork.
iPad Insurance:
The $35 insurance fee has been added to your child’s account and can be paid via RevTrak or at the front office. In order for your child’s iPad to be covered under the insurance policy the fee needs to be paid by September 11th. After September 11th the fee will be deleted and insurance will no longer be available. We do highly encourage every student to carry insurance on their iPad. Changes to the policy for the 15-16 school year:
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Loss or theft will be covered at half the cost of the iPad.
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Second repair will hold a limit of $150 out of pocket charges
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Insurance will ensure a quicker turn around time for repairs.
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Full insurance details can be found here.
Back To School Night:
Back to School Night is August 25th. There is a PAC lemonade social at 5pm. Mr. Barnett will speak with all parents at 5:45 and parents will meet with teachers starting at 6:15.
Lunch Money:
You can pay your child’s lunch money online: Go to myschoolbucks.com
New Staff:
English / Social Studies-
8th grade: Michelle Houghton-Smith- Has taught for over 12 years in Middle Schools in the Denver metro area.
7th grade: Mary Mehsling- Has taught at Sunset for the past 3 years and taught in Littleton and Nashville before that.
Science-
Sara Hopp- Has taught at Sunset for the past 3 years
Math-
Julia Ratcliff- Julia taught for 4 years in San Francisco.
Special Education-
Kristina Miller- Has taught for 4 years. She has also been an assistant basketball coach at Mead High School.
Physical Education-
Keri McNutt – Has taught at Niwot High School.
Counseling:
Sarah Clark will be replacing Susan Vaughan. Sarah has been a counselor for over a decade.
Bulldog Den:
Our Mead Middle School After School Program will begin on August 22nd.
Bulldog Den is an after school program that meets in the cafeteria when school ends and stays open until 6pm. Students may sign themselves in and out each day and the service is supervised by an Enrichment Coordinator. Bulldog Den is a positive social setting for students to interact, build friendships and promote community involvement. We offer flexible scheduling for today’s busy families.
Enroll online today at https://stvrain.revtrak.net/
If you have enrollment questions contact Martha Clemensen (720-652-8106) or [email protected].