Debunking myths of parent involvement in Middle School

Music Department Comeback

Bronco News

Engaged parents can also reduce

the effects of negative peer pres-

sure that often push kids to be-

come unmotivated in school.

Even though students may roll

their eyes about moms helping at

school, parents can be reassured that their involvement has long-

lasting positive effects on their

children’s academic motivation

and performance.

The contents of is article was

written by Katie Wester-Neal from

www.middleweb.com

This year at Spring Lake Middle

School parent volunteers were recognized for their involvement

for the 1st 9 weeks. We at SLMS

promote parent participation in

activities that meet the needs of

both their own students and oth-

ers on campus. With parent in-

volvement we can build a strong

framework for student achieve-

ment.

Reference Article:

Four Myths about Parent In-

volvement in Middle School

Five or six different teachers. A

labyrinth building. Lockers. New

friends. Moving up to middle

school can be overwhelming for

parents and students alike. But it doesn’t have to be.

By increasing engagement, par-

ents and their children will be-

come more comfortable with mid-

dle school, sending student moti-

vation and performance skyrock-

eting. Parents often have miscon-

ceptions about getting involved in

middle school. Here is one com-mon myth about parent involve-

ment in grades 6-8 and how to

debunk it.

Myth #1: Children don’t need their

parents as much in middle school. Some parents get to middle

school thinking their kids know all

about the school routine, so they

don’t need to be as involved. But

the evidence says otherwise. Even

at the middle level, parents still

play an important role. Research from Harvard Universi-

ty’s Family Research Pro-ject shows that the children of

involved parents tend to do better

in school across a number of

measures, including a higher

overall GPA, better scores on

standardized tests, and an in-

creased likelihood of enrolling in

college.

Important: The band classroom

restoration is nearing completion!

The music department had a won-

derful Winter Concert. The concert was a huge success and it fea-

tured the Spring Lake Middle

School Orchestra, a flute soloist,

and chorus.

Band students will be auditioning

for the Southeastern Division All-

District Band in January. Infor-

mation to follow.

Our Fall Bronco Cup Fundraiser

was also a success. We would like to send a huge "Thank You!" to

everyone who purchased a cup

from us or gave a donation. The

proceeds from the fundraiser will

help us purchase some new in-

strument cases to replace the

ones that are beyond repair. The

cups will arrive for distribution

sometime in January.

Inside this issue:

Awesome Arabians & Stomping

Stampede 2

Magnificent Mustangs 2

Thundering Thoroughbreds &

Powerful Palominos 2

Sports Standings 3

STEM at SLMS 3

Community & Global Connections 3

Important Dates 4

Special points of interest:

Parent Involvement

Music Department

Grade Level Highlights

Sports

Community

Spring Lake Middle School, 612 Spring Ave, Spring Lake, NC 28390

1st-2nd Quarter 2016-17

Volume 1, Issue 1

Parent Involvement Awardees

The Magnificent Mustangs would like to wel-

come Mrs. Coats, a returning Bronco who is

teaching science.

Upcoming Events

Service Learning Project & Field Trip in January

to help those in need. Please inquire with Ms.

Hayden.

Valentines Day Fundraiser - Send

“Mustang Mail” to someone you care

about with a flower.

Continue to work on iReady daily for 30

minutes each subject (Reading and Math).

Math Tutoring—Ms. Lee: Wednesday & Thursday 7:50-8:25am

ELA Tutoring—Ms. Hayden: Tuesday & Wednesday 3:45-4:45pm

Tentative Field Trip—Women in Math & Science

and Civil Rights Movement. Details to follow.

Reminders

Revolution & the African Experience in the New

World will be our focus in Social Studies for

January.

Creating Cells & Genetics in Science, look out

for project due dates.

Everfi character building modules due by April.

8th Grade - Thundering Thoroughbreds & Powerful Palominos

materials and assignments if you are absent or

would like to review.

Continue to work on iReady daily for 30

minutes each subject (Reading and Math).

We have had a wonderful start to our academic

year. Students have been working hard toward

their goals. We are proud of their progress and

excited for the upcoming semester.

Upcoming Events

February 13-15: Sound to Sea, a maritime,

science-based field trip that will allow students

to interact with nature. This trip is overnight

trip, in Salter path, NC.

Our students are excited!

Reminders

Extra credit is offered for iReady. See Ms.

Goode and Ms. Sams for more information.

Check out Ms. Sams' website

at mssamsgrade8.weebly.com for weekly as-

signments and homework help videos.

"Function Machine" project information will be

going home over Christmas break. Due date

will follow when we return from break.

Please check out Google Classroom for class

6th Grade - Awesome Arabians & Stomping Stampede

7th Grade - Magnificent Mustangs

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The sixth graders went on their first field trip in

November. Spring Lake Middle School students accepted an invitation to attend the FSU Stem

Festival. The learning experience included

crime scene investigations and a tour of the

building. There were hours of hands on learn-

ing.

Upcoming Events

We are planning to have another field trip in

January 2017.

Reminders

The Sixth Grade teachers would like to remind

parents and guardians that tutoring is availa-

ble for all sixth graders every Wednesday from

3:45 to 4:45.

These sessions will cover all content areas

( ELA , Math, Science and Social Studies).

Please be sure to have transportation arrange-ments made in advance.

If you would like for your child to stay with the

Boys and Girls Club, your family will need a form on file at Spring Lake Middle School.

We still have students who need to purchase

a school lock so that they may place their

belongings securely in a locker.

Please encourage your child to work on organi-

zation and preparedness.

Please remember that all students are required

to have an agenda at all times. If they have

misplaced their agenda please replace them as

soon as possible.

Thank you for your continued support! 6th grade chorus students sing at the Winter

Concert with Mr. Edmundson (Choir Teacher)

At Spring Lake Middle School (SLMS) our stu-

dents have a wonderful opportunity to partici-pate in the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Gate-

way program. This Science, Technology, Engi-

neering, and Math (STEM) program is hands on

and empowers students to lead their own dis-

covery, boosts classroom engagement, drives

collaboration, inspires “aha!” moments, and

promotes deep comprehension.

So far this year our students have worked in teams as engineers to design foot orthoses for

patients with cerebral palsy, research the vari-

ous fields of engineering, designed and created

furniture using 3D technology, and built models

using VEX robotics.

The 6thand 7th graders are currently designing

and building paper roller coasters. They will be

discussing Newton’s Laws of Motion and calcu-

lating average speed.

The 8th graders are currently building mechani-

cal systems using VEX robotics components.

Please go to our SLMS STEM Class website

at http://stematslms.weebly.com/ for the latest

news in our classes.

Community & Global Connections

STEM at SLMS

Our student athletes have participated in a

number of different sports throughout the fall

and winter seasons. The Football Team is once

again division champions, and this marks their

fifth championship in a row. Girls track, volley

ball and the boys soccer team did outstanding

in their meets.

Girls basketball as well as our wrestling team

are both doing extremely well. These athletes

participate in each game with the fighting spirit

of a true Bronco, both teams are presently two

and one.

Upcoming Sports

Baseball and softball begin March 16, 2017

Girls soccer begins March 15, 2017

Boys track begins March 14, 2017

All 7th and 8th grade students are encouraged to

participate in a sport. However, they have to

meet the following criteria:

1. Maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or

above.

2. Be present for over 85% of the previous

semester.

3. Cannot be 15yrs old before August 31, 2016.

4. Have a physical on file and parents must

participate in a parent concussion work shop

Important: The next workshop date will be

announced in February, 2017

Spring Lake Middle school HOST students

volunteer weekly at Manchester Elemen-

tary school.

The SLMS family would like to welcome

Mrs. Coats back. She serves as the 7th

grade science teacher. Mrs. Coats is an

effective experienced educator who is

excited about serving the students of

SLMS.

The Buffalo Soldier Charity Fundraiser was

a huge success and the funds raised will

benefit our students!

Honorable mention in energy conservation

and action poster contest.

Leslie Juarez-Cardoza, 8th grade

Jaedyn Ross, 8th grade

Anthony Ponce, 8th grade

Sports Standings

Hands on student collaboration.

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Buffalo Soldier Charity Ride visits SLMS

SLMS Football Team - Division Champions

Look at our

Builders Club helping out at

the Spring

Lake Senior

Citizen Annual

Winter Lunch-

eon!

They made

me so

proud!! It's

the BRONCO

Way.

–Ms. Melton

IMPORTANT DATES

Progress Reports Go Home

March 1st, 2017

May 10th, 2017

Report Cards Go Home February 3rd, 2017

April 4th, 2017

Parent Teacher Conferences

Last Monday of every month 4-6pm

7th & 8th Grade students enrolled in

CTE classes will take final exams

Jan. 6th - 12th. As always we encourage all students to do their best.

To encourage parent involvement during every

award ceremony, one parent from each grade

level will be recognized. We are unable to be

successful without the support of our parents.

If you are interested in shadowing your student

please request a form from our front office.

Club Highlight

The mission of the faculty and staff of Spring Lake Middle is to

provide a safe, orderly, caring environment that facilitates high

academic achievement, fosters awareness of cultural diversity

and individuality and empowers students with essential skills to

become life-long learners. As a result, every adult on our campus

including the receptionists, custodial staff, counselors, teachers,

and administrators, is charged with an awesome responsibil-

ity: We must positively influence the “total child.” We are com-

mitted to this charge here in our small corner of the world, with

the belief that from this small corner will emerge bright, produc-

tive individuals who will make a positive difference in every cor-

ner of the world!

Masa Kinsey-Shipp, Principal

Spring Lake Middle School

612 Spring Ave

Spring Lake, NC

28390

Phone: 910-497-1175

Fax: 910-497-3467

Email: slms.ccs.k12.nc.us

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