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PANTHER NEWS

JANUARY 2016

New Year’s Greetings to our Panther Community!

I hope families had a chance to enjoy time with love ones and get rejuvenated for the new year. As a school we will continue to live our school’s vision and mission as we support every student in helping them maintain the path towards accomplishing their dreams

Vision Statement

Preparing All Minds for Success

Mission Statement

We will create a safe, supportive environment by meeting the diverse academic and social needs of our students. We are committed to preparing students for the future by nurturing the whole child and fostering creative thinking, self-directed problem solving, and lifelong learning.

Common Core Values

Integrity and Family

School Improvement Plan

Our plan helps us focus on strategies to improve student achievement in reading, writing, and math at each grade level. We continue to use STAR reading and math tests as we analyze student data to provide specific interventions. During our De-cember 4 professional development day, teachers had focused team time to look at teaching strategies, assessments, and analyzing data. Many of our teachers got to work cross-district with teachers form both Kingston Middle School and North Kitsap High School. It was a full day of learning and collaboration.

Panther Happenings in December

A special thanks to our band and choir students for outstanding assemblies and evening concerts! It was a special treat to hear from all of our fabulous musicians. We are extremely grateful to Mrs. Gallant and Mr. Walder for their commit-ment to providing an exceptional music program!

Seventy-three students enjoyed a “Limo Lunch” thanks to their contributions to our ASB fundraiser.

We appreciate all the donations of winter clothes, toys, and non-perishable food to help “Fill the Bus” with donations going to a variety of local charities.

Seventh and eighth-grade choir students shared their gift of music to residents of Liberty Shores as well as those in Har-bor House, Montclair Park, Martha & Mary, and the Kitsap Mall in their community service field trips.

Important January Dates

Monday, January 4 — First day back from winter break

Monday, January 18 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, no school

Thursday, January 28 — Last day of first semester

Friday, January 29 — Secondary grading day, no school for middle and high school students

A sincere thank you for the support you provided both the school and our students during 2015!! It is a joy to spend time with your children as they mature and find success. I’m most impressed with their politeness using please, thank you, and show-ing kindness to their peers. It’s very rewarding to send good news!! Looking forward to the new year!

Sincerely,

Josh Emmons Principal

Education is the most powerful resource which you can use to change the world. ~ Nelson Mandela

FEBRUARY

1 Building Fun in Science Club 2:30-3:45pm

LEO Club 2:30-4pm


Homework Club 2:30-4:45pm

Panther Knit & Stitching Club 2:30-4pm

Choir Retreat 2:30-4:45pm

3 Early release—Dismissal 1:35pm

Indie Game Development Group (red team) 1:40-3:00pm

4 Homework Club 2:30-4:45pm

Indie Game Development Group (blue team) 2:30-4:00pm

5 Yearbook Sales End

Winter Dance 2:30-4:00pm

8 Building Fun in Science 2:30-3:45pm

Art studio 2:30-4pm

Choir Retreat 2:30-4:45pm

PTA meeting in the library 5:30pm

Music Booster meeting 6pm

9 Choir Retreat 2:30-4:45pm

Building Fun in Science 2:30-3:45pm


Talent Show practice 2:30-4:45pm



11 Girls’ Basketball vs. Central Kitsap 3:30pm

Wrestling @ Central Kitsap 3:30pm (bus leaves 2:10pm)




14 Valentines Day

12 Possible snow make-up day or no school

15 President’s Day-no school





Spring Production Writers meeting in P-7 2:30-4pm






19 Pep Assembly 2:00pm

Talent Show in NK Auditorium 7pm


Art Studio 2:30-4pm

Spring Production meeting 2:30-4pm

23 Girls’ Basketball vs. Marcus Whitman 3:30pm

Wrestling @ Marcus Whitman 3:30 (bus leaves 2:00pm)






25 Girls’ Basketball @ Klahowya 3:30pm (bus leaves 2:10pm)

Wrestling vs. Klahowya 3:30pm



Spring Production 2:30-4pm

26 ASB Lock-in 2:30-8pm

29 Spring Production 2:30-4pm

JANUARY


LEO Club 2:30-4pm




6 NK Peace presentation for 8th grade during advisory in NK auditorium

Early release—Dismissal 1:35pm

Talent Show packets due




11 Choir retreat 2:30-4:45pm


Art studio 2:30-4pm

PTA meeting in the library 5:30pm

Music Booster meeting 6pm



Panther Knit and Stitch 2:30-4pm

Talent Show auditions 2:45-4:45pm

13 NK Peace presentation for 7th grade during advisory in NK auditorium


Indie Game Development Group (red team) 1:40-3pm


Indie Game Development Group (blue team) 2:30-4pm

Talent Show auditions 2:45-4:45pm

Wrestling Parent Information meeting in P-8 6-7pm

15 MLK Assemblies (two assembly schedule)

Talent Show cast list posted

18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—No school for students



Panther Knit and Stitch 2:30-4pm\

Talent show 1st rehearsel information meeting 2:45-4:45pm

20 ASB meeting 6:45am

NK Peace presentation for 6th grade during advisory in NK auditorium



1st turnout for Girls’ Basketball 2:45-4:45pm

1st turnout for Wrestling 2:45-4:45pm



Talent Show practice (Group 1) 2:45-4:45pm

22 Talent Show practice (Group 2) 2:45-4:45pm

25 Yearbook sales open

Art studio 2:30-3:45pm


Talent Show practice (Group 1) 2:45-4:45pm



Panther Knit and Stitch 2:30-4pm



28 End of 2nd quarter



Viking Jazz Festival

29 Secondary grading day-no school for students

Dates are subject to change

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PTA Quick Notes!

Happy New Year Everyone! Hard to believe we are in the second part of our 2015-16 school year.

A Job Well Done and Then Some! Nominations are being accepted for an "Outstanding Volunteer" and "Outstanding Educator"

who have gone above and beyond at PMS for the Golden Acorn awards. Forms can be found in the main office or email me at

[email protected] for an electronic copy. The deadline to nominate is January 11. This is a great way to say thank you for

someone’s hard work and dedication - we have A LOT of great candidates, so feel free to nominate more than one!!

Get in the know! Why not star t the year off r ight with a PMS PTA Membership for only $12? Receive daily announcements

of what’s going on at PMS and what you may not be hearing form your kiddo! Contact our Membership Chair, Sarah Stuart, to sign

up at [email protected].

PMS Has Talent! Oh yes we do! Make sure to check out the talent show coming up February 20. It’s a great night out for

the whole family! Volunteers are needed to help with practices, ticket sales, props, provide snacks, etc. Call 360-396-3200 or email

[email protected] to help out.

Thanks once again - to those people who stepped up to give back to our teachers and staff during the December cookie exchange

coordinated by our Teacher Appreciate Chair, Jenny Ingram - good bites were had by all! Tina Johnston, Karen Hemmett, Amy

Groetsch, Susanna Leche, Ann Rhoads, Lisa Hoffman, Stephanie Pugh, Janean Moriarty, Paula Burchill, Stasie Pike, Carol

McClung, Andi Gowin, Jodi Fassett, Lina Jacobs, Lisa Logdahl, Daphne Jenkins, Julie Kelley, Tahnee Bollert, Diann Parmely,

Dianne Cole, Cristine Inklebarger, Melissa Rogers, Trish Jamrog, Amanda Trim, Sheri Deacon, Andrea Wagoner, Jody DeSalvo,

Deana Healy, Heather Shipp, Heidi Brislin and Tanya Gunnell.

You Brought it!! And another shout out to those students and teachers who donated items for the Fill the Bus. Awesome Job

People!!!!!

Have a happy 2016!!

Kelly Clark

PMS PTA President

All PTA members are encouraged to attend the PTA meetings. Voice your opinion, cast your vote, and educate yourself about the

school your child attends. Our next meeting is January 11. Hope to see you at the January meeting!

Microsoft Monday

Mr. Wasson is offering an after school

learning lab starting January 4, 2:35-4pm

in E-3. This lab is open to current students,

parents, and staff. Earn certifications and

training for your future. Parent permission

forms for students are available in the main

office.

ASB News

Happy New Year!, Panthers! Hope everyone had a relaxing break. Our spirit day, December 3, had a wonderful showing

of colorful, warm sweaters. This was followed up by an afternoon pep assembly where student enthusiasm was overwhelming.

The auditorium was packed for both the Choir and Band Winter Concerts. Finally, students who sold 15 or more items in the

cookie dough fundraiser were treated to a special limo lunch, December 15.

January is full of events! Talent show auditions are the second week of January. January 15 the students will be

attending the Martin Luther King, Jr. assembly. We have no school January 18, to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Wrestling and girls’ basketball try-outs begin mid-January. The end of the 1st semester is January 28. Get those grades up!

Yearbooks are for sale again during the last week of January and the first week of February. If you did not purchase yours

at the beginning of the year, this is a good time to do it.

We wishing you a successful new year, panthers!

ALERT

The weather and

temperatures can

change rapidly and

drastically this time

of year.

Remind your children to dress

appropriately during these

months!

Life's most persistent and urgent question is “What are you doing for others?” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

mailto:[email protected]



MORE FROM OUR PTA

Happy Holidays to our Panther Families! Remember, our next PTA meeting is January 11, Hope to see you there!

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NEED A NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION? These are a few that are easy to keep!!!

1. If everyone at our school collected just one boxtop each week, we could raise over $2500???? This is money available to us without having to buy anything you don't already buy. Ask your family and neighbors, too! Just clip the

pink BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION from the packages of cereal, soup, butter, tissues, Ziplock bags, etc. Have your child bring them

to school and drop them into the collection box in the library. And remember you can earn bonus boxtops for our school doing the

easy activities and contests online at btfe.com. In addition, remember to check there first when you shop at hundreds of online sellers.

Your purchase racks up bonus boxtops when you pay for your items. PLUS-students earns points towards the Class of the Year for

the boxtops, too!

2. When we all do a little bit, a lot gets done! Next time you see a request in the email to volunteer at school, step up, and just do it! It's a lovely way to stay involved in your child's

education. We have a variety of needs from supervision of after-school socials to monitoring the halls during statewide testing. From

time to time, there are requests for our Teacher Appreciation activities.

3. Information at your fingertips. Are you familiar with all that's available at the NKSchools.org website? There's this and next years’ school calendars,

supply lists, transportation information, updated grades through "Family Access", and lots more! Take advantage of this

easy way to contact your child's teachers--ask questions, check on homework assignments, or send a quick note of thanks.

Just click on "Schools," and use the drop down menu to Poulsbo Middle School. Then select 'Contact' and dropdown to

NKSD staff directory.

Winter came down to our home one night

Quietly pirouetting in on silvery-toed slippers of snow,

And we, we were children once again.

~Bill Morgan, Jr.

Do you have old Frisbees, footballs, soccer balls, hacky sacs, or volleyballs still in decent shape taking up space in your garage or closet

and they are no longer being used? Poulsbo Middle School can use these items for outside activities during the lunch/recess hour.

No Missing Assignments

Students with no missing assignments in all their

classes 2nd quarter are eligible to receive a special

treat from our PTA. No missing assignment forms will

be distributed to students at the beginning of the day

January 27. Completed forms are due to the main

office no later than January 28.

The next School Board meetings are

January 14, and January 28, 2016,

at 6pm in the

Board Room of the Student Support Center

18360 Caldart Ave NE, Poulsbo, WA

Class of the Year Standings

(as of 12/18/15)

First Place

6th grade with 1175 points

Second Place is a tie!


and


Love is the only force capable

of transferring an enemy into a friend.

~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

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http://btfe.com

Need a little extra help?

Join Homework Club!

Homework Club meets Tuesday and Thursday

afternoons from 2:40 to 4:50pm in the Poulsbo

Middle School library. Students may pick up

parent permission forms in the main office.

7th and 8th Graders Can Apply for Scholarships NOW!!

Current 7th and 8th graders can apply for the College Bound

Scholarship now - in fact, students MUST apply before the

end of their 8th grade year.

This scholarship is finalized upon graduation from high school with at

least a C average. The funds can be used for tuition, books, etc. in

four-year colleges, community colleges, or vocational/technical

schools. Eligibility is based on family income levels: Contact the

counseling center for more information regarding income

guidelines and application forms. 360-396-3213

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Poulsbo Middle School

Student Talent show

Do you sing? How about play in a band? Juggle while riding a

unicycle? Do you dance the hula or ballet? Play the piano, violin or

kazoo? Are you a standup comedian? Would you like to perform your

talent in front of friends and family? Here is your opportunity!

Talent Show packets were handed out at the information meet-

ing held in December. Parent permission forms and information packets

are due to the main office no later than Friday, January 8.

The Poulsbo Middle School TALENT SHOW is February 19,

2016, in the NK Auditorium. Students will need to audition and should

be prepared to do so after school January 12 and January 14. If chosen to

perform, students will be given specific after school practice dates and

location.

Commitment, attendance, and respectful behavior are keys to

being a participant in the Talent Show. Failing to honor these mandatory

requirements could result in being dismissed from the practices and

performance.

PARENT/GUARDIAN

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Talent Show committee chairs need extra help from

parents/guardians (supervise kids during practices after school,

supervise backstage crew, sell tickets at school or at the door, help

with props, provide snacks and beverages, etc.).

. Please consider giving time in January and/or February

to help make this talent show a success Call 360-396-3200 or

email [email protected] if you are available to help.

Calling All Lost Books!

It seems as though the number of lost and missing

books is particularly high this year, and budget con-

straints are making it more difficult to replace them.

We are asking all parents and guardians to please

check around the house for any books with school or

NKSD barcodes on them, and return these to the

school. Thank you so much for helping to keep our

learning resources in the hands of our students.

Counseling Corner

Families who are in need of food, shelter, or other assistance over the holidays may contact any of the following agencies;

For general referral information to various agencies, dial 211 Salvation Army 360-373-5550 or 360-479-2695 Gateway Church 360-779-5517 Abraham's House 360-405-0488 North Kitsap Fishline 360-779-5190 Kitsap Transit bus tokens 1-800-501-7433 Stand Up for Kids (homeless and at-risk kids-food, weekend food, clothing) 360-204-0365 Free meal every Thursday night from 5:00-6:30pm at the 1st Lutheran Church of Poulsbo Free meal last Friday of the month from 5:00-7:00pm at the North Kitsap Baptist Church

Thank you! Thank you! Our Poulsbo Middle School staff was

overwhelmed with the generosity and

variety of holiday treats that were

provided by our wonderful PTA

parents December 16. It was such a “delicious” day!

21st Annual

Daddy-Daughter Dance

Saturday, February 6, 2016. Sign up

today at Poulsbo Parks and Recrea-

tion. For more information call 779-9898.The North Kitsap

School District does not sponsor this event and the North Kitsap School District assumes no responsibility for it. In

consideration of the privilege to distribute materials, the North Kitsap School District shall be held harmless from

any cause of action filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials,

including costs, attorney’s fees and judgments or awards.

Poulsbo Middle School Physical Education

Sportsmanship Award

Positive Attitude

Cooperation

Teamwork

Effort

Achievement

Once a month, a boy and girl from each grade level who have demonstrated the above

criteria are chosen by their instructors to receive the Sportsmanship Award. Individuals

recognized receive an award certificate and a t-shirt purchased by the Poulsbo Middle

School PTA. Their picture is also on display in the gymnasium during the year.

The following students received the Sportsmanship Award for the month of November:

6th grade: Aliya Palafox and Hayden Atkins

7th grade: Greta Mason-Todd and Jared Simons

8th grade: Jianna Jones and Nolan Patefield

The first turnout

for

Wrestling and Girls’ Basketball will be Wednesday, January 20, 2016.

Girls’ Basketball is a tryout sport open to all girls in grades 7 and 8.

Wrestling is open to both girls and boys grades 6 through 8.

All paperwork must be turned in to Mrs. Streicher before the first turnout.

Paperwork is available in the main office. IMPORTANT- Registration packets must include a completed, current physical form signed and dated by a medical

professional. ASB fees and any outstanding fines need to be paid by first turnout. If you have any questions, please contact Gayle Streicher, Athletic Secretary @ 360-396-3205.

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Panther Wrestling The 2016 wrestling season will begin Wednesday,

January 20, 2016, promptly at 2:40pm in the

cafeteria. Practices will be held every day, Monday

through Friday, concluding at approximately 4:50. You will need PE type cloth-

ing (sweats, shorts, short and long sleeve shirts/sweatshirts/hoodies) and running shoes,

as well as wrestling shoes each day for practice. A parent meeting will be

held Thursday, January 14, at 6:00 pm in P-8 (portable 8). Plan on

attending as important information will be given

out pertaining to our season. All paperwork can be obtained from Mrs. Streicher in the main

office; including proof of a sports physical. ALL paperwork

needs to be turned in prior to January 20 for student athletes to

be eligible to participate. Please email either coach if you have

questions prior to our parent night. [email protected] or

[email protected]

All kids need is a little help, a little hope,

and somebody who believes in them.

~ Earvin “Magic” Johnson

3-on-3 Hip Hop Hoop

Shoot!

Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Kingston Middle School.

Divisions for boys and girls. Grades 3-8. To register or for more information call Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 779-9898. The North Kitsap School District does not sponsor this event and the North Kitsap School District

assumes no responsibility for it. In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials, the North

Kitsap School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action filed in any court or adminis-

trative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials, including costs, attorney’s fees and



Congratulations to our

Students of the Month

Teachers use the following criteria when selecting Students of the Month:

Character

Is dependable

Is well-organized

Maintains a positive attitude

Respects and follow agreements

Is respected by fellow students

Shows respect to peers and adults

Sets a good example for fellow students

Scholarship

Brings materials

Completes work on time

Assists fellow students in class

Maintains high standards at own academic

level

Leadership and Service

Assumes leadership roles in ASB, classroom

Leadership and service activities

Viewed by peers as leader

NOVEMBER

Sixth Grade:

Natalie Gough

Brissa Ramirez

Collin Pate

Cory Spadafore

Seventh Grade:

Shirlyn Shih

Alexandra Payne

Kai Tran

Ryan Anderson

Eighth Grade:

Genevieve Keller

Kymberly Turkowski

Austin Saurdiff

Jonathan Lopez-Sandoval

OCTOBER

Sixth Grade:

Aliyha Palafox

Lucy Wilkinson

Blake Shipp

Ethan Tanner

Seventh Grade:

Abby Pederson

Lilian Benge

Niko Watson

Tristan Derr

Eighth Grade:

Therese Gordon

Tea Hickerson

Ryan Messick

Andrew Shimek

The main office keeps snacks and spare

clothes (used, in good shape) in our office

for special situations.

If you are cleaning your child’s closet out,

we can use more:

Girl-style jeans in junior sizes 0-15 and

child sizes 8-14. Boys’ jeans (all sizes).

Athletic style pants (all sizes-either gen-

der)

Sweatshirts

Socks

Also, we can use some more individually

wrapped snacks, specifically;

Cheese crackers

Peanut butter/jelly crackers

Fruit snacks/rolls

Yogurt covered raisins/cranberries

Cup of soup

Wheat Thins, Teddy Grahams, saltines,

or plain crackers

Items can be dropped at the main office with

Mrs. Roberts. Thanks for all your help!!

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ASB Fundraising Success

Wouldn’t it be fantastic to ride in a limousine

all the time? One certainly thinks it would be, but alas,

many of us were not born a millionaire! However,

some of the students at Poulsbo Middle School were lucky enough to

earn a ride to lunch in a limo! Students had the chance to ride a limo to

lunch at Central Market by selling enough fundraiser items to earn the

prize. Students who sold 15 items or more won a free limo lunch day

paid for by the fundraising company 360 Fundraising. On Tuesday,

December 15, students rode to lunch in a Hummer limo. They had a

lunch of pizza and soda at the Central Market

meeting room. The lunch was delicious and kids

had fun riding in the limo with friends and lis-

tening to music. The fundraiser and limo ride

were a huge success, and we look forward to

doing it again next year! Iceberg

ers

!!!

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Poulsbo Middle School

Music Booster News January 2016

J anuary means it’s time for New Year’s Resolu-

tions! Maybe your child has resolved to in-

crease their practice time, or make better use of

the time they have available to practice. Here are

a few tips to improve your practice habits:

Routine is the key: practice at the same time

each day to ensure that practicing is automatic

instead of an afterthought.

Find a quiet place to work, away from other

responsibilities and distractions. Also set

yourself up for success by keeping the things

you need in a dedicated space. Your music,

music stand, pencils, erasers, instrument ac-

cessories, etc., should all be ready to go with-

out having to spend 10 minutes looking for

them.

Set up your apps: You can find free apps for

your phone, tablet, or laptop for so many of

the extras you’ll need: metronome, tuner,

quick recording software, and a stopwatch are

all available FOR FREE!!!

Don’t be afraid to spent time on difficult pas-

sages. Work the tough spots, a few measures

at a time; it’ll go a long way toward your suc-

cess!

W ow! We are so overwhelmed by your

generosity for the December Concerts

“Fill the Stocking” campaign!! $1,000 + was

raised during the band concert alone. We antic-

ipate being well on our way toward full funding

for our goal purchase of classroom recording

equipment. Final tallies will be available

soon...

U pcoming Dates:

January 11 - Bel Canto & Arioso Retreat,

PMS Choir room 2:35pm

January 11 - PMS Music Boosters Mtg., PMS Band/Choir Rooms, 6:30pm January 15 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Assemblies During School January 23 - “Guys Got to Sing” Choir Workshop (7th-8th grade men) Everett

Civic Auditorium, Everett, WA, All Day

January 30 - OMEA Regional MS/JH Honor Choir and Band Bainbridge Is HS

Thank You for Supporting Poulsbo Middle School Music! Booster Co-Presidents - Kelly Eckert & Paula Burchill

Booster Secretary - David Billings Booster Treasurer - Janean Moriarty sites.google.com/site/poulsbomusicboosters www.facebook.com/pages/PoulsboMiddleSchoolMusicBoosters

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Making inferences promotes more productive reading By middle school, your child needs to do more than just read. She

needs to “read between the lines.” This skill - understanding a clear

idea that’s not specifically printed in the text - is called making an in-

ference.

Suppose a character gets soaked as he runs from his car to his

house. What inference can be made? It’s probably raining! Your

child can figure that out by thinking about what she read.

To make inferences, relate reading material to your child’s previous

knowledge. She might ask herself:

What’s different? For example, if your child reads about a “tiny dog,”

she might think of dogs that are large. Now she knows the dog is unlike-

ly to be a Great Dane or German Shepard.

Is it part of something? Imagine your child reads that a little girl “woke up

thinking about cake and icing.” Your child might guess that it is the girl’s

- or someone else’s - birthday.

What do I already know? If your child reads that “the bathroom looked

as if a seal had bathed in it,” she might picture a seal splashing. Then

she knows the bathroom is probably a mess.

Source: Ernestine G. Riggs and Ana Gil-Garcia, Helping Middle and High School Readers: Teaching and Learning

Strategies Across Curriculum, ISBN: 1-931762-02-3 (Educational Research Service, 1-800-791-9308, www.ers.org)

Helping Middle School Students Learn Tips Families Can Use to Help Students Do Better in School

Planning makes long-term projects

more manageable

From science projects to English essays, long-term

assignments' take careful planning: Remind your child

Break the project into smaller parts

Map out the due dates of every step

Check in with you. Nudge her back on track if

you spot trouble.

Give a lesson in respect

As a parent, part of your job is to teach your child

that real respect simply means treating other people

nicely. Tell your child to:

Be Kind to others-no matter what..

Speak in a way that shows he values the listener.

Listen. Be Polite. Do not interrupt. Do not use

rude body language, such as rolling your

eyes.Profanity and talking back are not respectful.as

he learns. Say, “What could you do to keep that

from happening again?” With enough practice, he’ll

succeed.

Source: M. Borba, Building Moral Intelligence, Jossey-Bass.

Motivate children with love

Many parents wonder how to motivate their middle

schoolers to succeed. The best way is surprisingly

simple: Offer love and support. To do this:

Enjoy plenty of time with your child

Express high expectations. new healthful activi-

ties. Praise your child’s good work

RESPECT

READING

North Kitsap School District

Help your child increase vocabulary The greater your child’s vocabulary, the more he will increase his reading comprehen-

sion and understanding of higher-level conversations-skills that will help him in high

school and beyond. Encourage your child to:

Read something beyond his comfort level. This is a great way to encounter new

words. It may help if he keeps a notebook close by as he reads so he can jot

down words he doesn’t know.

Talk with adults. Be careful not to “dothe talking for him” when he is around

adults. He’ll be learning important social skills while improving his vocabulary.

Look it up. The dictionary is one of your child’s most important tools. Keep

one handy-and if your child doesn’t know what a word means, tell him to crack

that dictionary open and find out!

Use the new words he learns when he speaks. Compliment him on his strong

vocabulary. Source: Eric Jensen, Student Success Secrets, ISBN: 0-8120-9488-3, Barron’s Educational Series.

VOCABULARY

MOTIVATION

PROJECTS

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North Kitsap School District 2015 NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The North Kitsap School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or

the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination can be directed to the district’s Title IX/RCW 28A.640

Compliance Officer Chris Willits, Assistant Superintendent, [email protected] (360) 396-3003 and /or the ADA and 504 Coordinator, Lori Kingery, Assistant Director of Special Education, [email protected] (360) 396-3072;

address - 18360 Caldart Ave NE, Poulsbo WA 98370.

REMINDER

For our students’ safety

Student drop off before and after school is in the

front loop of Poulsbo Middle School. Students

should not arrive at school prior to 7:30am.

Do you have any puzzles that you are not using or your

family has already put together? If so, the library would

love to have puzzles donated for students to put together

during their lunch break. Thanks so much!!

BE BRAVE-give things a go before saying NO. Have the oomph to put 100% effort in—otherwise it is a waste of your time, and you get nothing out of it. Remember you are an INDIVIDUAL with your own ideas—give yourself time to think about things differently –never aim to be the same! Make sure you do not shut your brain down-be OPEN to new ideas, opinions, and challenges-otherwise we do not GROW as a person Have something that keeps you going-even when things get difficult-have a goal! Have a reason for trying! Self esteem-believe in yourself. Success comes from failing and learning from your mistakes. Without confidence to try, we will go nowhere!

Bravery

Energy

Creativity

Openness

Motivation

Esteem

BECOME successful!!



Documents

PANTHER NEWS JANUARY 2016 - Poulsbo Middle Schoolpms.nkschools.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_420129/File/Parents... · PANTHER NEWS JANUARY 2016 New Year’s Greetings to our Panther