Greetings,

Hats off to our Lions who won the Random Acts of Kindness drawing for February! Each of these students will receive a certificate and an Amazon gift card!

Atlee Dellinger – K – 2nd grade winner

Irene Soto – 3rd – 5th grade winner

Harley Hartman – 6th – 9th grade winner

We are proud of all our students who demonstrated (and continue to show) acts of kindness.  

How might we be more inclusive of others?

This week, we began our unit on diversity and inclusivity. We realize that children often form tighter relationships with some people but not others; therefore, we’re working to create a friendly environment where everyone can belong. Talk with your student about the importance of having a diverse friend group and welcoming others. As a family, discuss how you show inclusiveness toward others. 

This week, we invite our families to have (at least) one conversation about a tradition, culture, or viewpoint that is different from your own. Use language that is open, non-judgmental, and compassionate. Being inclusive does not mean that you compromise your own beliefs or ideas; rather, it leaves space for diversity of belief and thought. Consider how you feel when you talk and think about things without judgement.

((HUGS))),

Mrs. Carr and Ms. Teague

Hello PRIDE!!

Thank you for another amazing week. Our students’ behavior has been great and students are working hard to close out the third nine weeks. 

This week our middle school teachers took the AMLE (Association for Middle Level Education) This I Believe pledge. This pledge is based on AMLE’s This We Believe evidence and research based book that supports the development of excellent middle schools.

Additionally, This We Believe supports and advocates for a model of middle school (serving students ages 10-15 years old) that challenges teachers and staff to provide and education that is:

• Responsive and respects the growth of the adolescent as a whole
• Challenging and encourages students to rise to high expectations and meets students where they are individually 
• Empowering by encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning and take responsibility for learning how to better the world around them 
• Equitable by providing a socially  just education for all students
• Engaging by providing student led opportunities to learn and be motivated to achieve their highest potential. 

March is Middle Level Education Month. We will be hosting some additional activities to promote these ideals and to celebrate our Middle School students and staff. Check our Facebook page and the weekly newsletter for more information. 

As we are closing in on the last few weeks of the third quarter, please make sure your students are keeping up in class and getting assignments done and turned in. We know they are tired and looking forward to Spring Break, but we always want them to persevere and finish strong! 

Beta Club will meet on March 20, 2023 at 3:15 in Mr. Huggin’s room. If your student is a member, please make sure they attend. I will be sending out a reminder email next week. 

As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns.

Warmly,

Dr. Christy Dempsey

Hello Everyone!

I had so much fun this weekend seeing some of you at the Checkers game. I always love getting to spend time with my lion family outside of school and seeing you all support these kinds of events. This coming weekend I am really looking forward to our 5K at the school! My husband and I will be running and cannot wait to do it alongside you all. If you have not signed up yet, do it! Whether you walk, run, or have to crawl (haha) across the finish line, we will do it together!

Here's what we have going on this week... 

Things to note: 

-This coming week is a busy week for 8th and 9th grade IGP meetings. In regards to phone calls or emails, please be patient as I will be spending the majority of the day meeting with students, and will get back to you as soon as possible. 

Quote of the Week:

“Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher.”

-Oprah Winfrey

Sincerely,

Ms. Menges

Hello PRIDE,

I hope you are having a great weekend. Several of our clubs are conducting fundraisers and preparing for upcoming events.

Our BPA chapter is preparing for state and national competitions. They have been selling the World’s Finest Chocolate. They are also accepting donations to help with their travel expenses. If you or a business would like to give a donation, you can do so at our school store.

The National Honor Society and Beta Clubs are preparing or our Junior-Senior Prom in April. To help raise money to cover the cost of renting the venue, music, food, and decorations they are selling Krispy Kreme Digital Doughnut cards. These can also be purchased at the Riverwalk Store. The Beta Club will be helping at the 5K on Saturday, March 18. They will be selling hot dog plates at the 5K.

Just a reminder the 4-H program is offering leadership opportunities this summer for students entering 10th - 12th grade. Here are links about the programs:

Here are links about the programs:

• Pinckney Leadership Summer Programs (Rising 10th & 11th Grade)
• Commissioner's School for Agriculture Summer Program (Rising 11th & 12th Grade)

As always, thank you for your continued support.

Richard

803-981-7061