dear poulsbo middle school families,
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Dear Poulsbo Middle School Families,
Teacher and Nurse Appreciation Week
During the week of May 6-10, we will be recognizing teachers, nurses, and other certificated employees for their contributions to the education and development of our students. You can make this a very special week by sending a note or email to teachers, counselors, librarians, and nurses who have made a difference in your child’s life.
Online Check-in We have begun Online Check-in. This is a great time to let us know if you plan to return for the 2018-2019 school year. You will also be able to sign both district and school specific documents for the upcoming year. Please take time to log on to Skyward and complete the Online Check-in as soon as possible. If you have any difficulties, feel free to call the school for support.
State Testing
Each spring Washington public school students are tested. Two weeks ago we began assessing our student on the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) in the area of reading. In the next week or so we will begin assessing students in math and science. We pay close attention to the results of state testing and should have our results in June. This information helps us improve the way we teach to better meet students’ learning needs. This is also an opportunity for students to see how much they have grown from the previous year. Please help your child be prepared for testing by making sure he or she is getting a good night’s sleep, eating a healthy breakfast, and arriving to school on time. Also, we have asked students to bring earphones to use that they are comfortable with during the assessment (mini-jack type – Bluetooth won’t work). We will have some available for student who need them. We want to be partners with you to ensure your child’s success in school. Thank you for your help and support during this important time!
For Your Information
• Monday, May 6 to Friday, May 10 – Teacher Appreciation Week • Wednesday, May 8 – National School Nurse Day • Monday, May 13 – PTA meeting at 5:30pm in our library • Tuesday, May 21 – Incoming 6th grade parent night • Wednesday, May 28 – National Honor Society Induction Night in the North Kitsap Auditorium • Monday, May 27 – No school for Memorial Day holiday.
Thank you for your ongoing support, and enjoy the spring sunshine! Sincerely, Josh Emmons Josh Emmons Principal
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What’s Happening:
So much is happening at Poulsbo Middle School. Please review the Poulsbo Middle School calendar often as dates, times, and locations may change.
Poulsbo Middle School Physical Education Sportsmanship Award
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 certifi-cate and a t-shirt purchased by the Poulsbo Middle School PTA. Their pictures are also on display in the
gymnasium during the year.
The following students received the PE Sportsmanship Award for the month of March:
6th grade: Marcus Wheatley and Loris Martin 7th grade: Kendall Becker and Matthew Fee 8th grade: Rebecca Kofol and Thomas Vavrinec
Positive Attitude
Cooperation
Teamwork
Effort
Achievement
Congratulations to our April Students of the Month 6th Grade
Lucy Vu
Nadia Barry
Jackson Jacobson Mannix Bottoms
7th grade
Eally Ondusko Anna McDaniels
Quinland Stuart Michael Pappas
8th Grade
Jade Sunnenberg Emalee Burgh
Dave Rutschow
Jayson Petheram
Teachers use the following criteria when selecting Students of the Month:
Character
Is dependable Is well organized Maintains a positive attitude Respects and follows agreements Is respected by fellow students Shows respect to peers and adults Sets a good example for other 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 and classroom Leadership and service activities Viewed by peers as leader
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Thank You to All Our Fantastic April Volunteers ROAR Store Volunteers: Marshall Miranda, Chris Fisher, Laura Nesby, Karen Moore, Megan Cera, Catalina Mejia, Tomasa Saenz Library Support: Mary DeVries Tech Support: David Carpenter Sports: Too many great volunteers to list. Lost and Found: Marshall Miranda March Staff Appreciation: Thank you to all our PTSA member for the yummy chili and potato lunch . You make us feel so special.
GREAT THINGS ARE HAPPENING!
Thanks Earth Stewards for helping with
International Coastal Clean up!
Online Check-In is open for the ‘19 - ‘20 school year. Students need to be “Checked-In”, which will confirm our students’ continued enrollment for the new school year. The purpose of the Online Check-In process is to verify that your child will be attending Pouls-bo MS in September, to verify and update student demographic information, and to complete online forms, such as Acceptable Use Policy, required for computer/internet use, and approve or disapprove release of directory information, which includes your child’s photo. This process will reduce the amount of forms sent home at the beginning of the school year. All students who have complet-ed the Online Check-In process will be given their class schedule at Panther Preview in August. If you have more than one child attending Poulsbo Middle School, you will need to complete the Online Check-In process for each child. It is our sincere hope that by using Online Check-In, the start of the new school year will be stress free. To access Online Check-In, click on Skyward. Once you’ve signed on to Skyward you will see “19-20” Poulsbo Middle School Online Check-In” in the menu on the right. If your need help with your Skyward log-in or password, call or email Dawn Navarette, counseling secretary at 360-396-3213.
Year End Timeline for Student Library Materials
Throughout this year, students have been allowed to check out as many library materials as they need, providing they have no overdue items or fines. However, in order to collect all materials before the end of the school year, this policy will be revised as reflected in the following timeline: May 6: Students may have three library items as long as their ac-
count is up to date. Students who have overdue materials or fines may check out one item at a time in exchange for an overdue item.
May 27: Students may have two library items as long as their account is up to date. Students who have overdue materials or fines will not be allowed to checkout.
June 7: All student library materials and textbooks must be returned to the library. Eighth grade accounts must be cleared by this date in order to purchase tickets to the 8th Grade Celebra-tion.
Summer Checkout Beginning June 17, students who have returned a parent permission slip and have no outstanding fines will be allowed to checkout up to ten books for the summer. Permission slips are available in the library or to download from the library website: http://pms.nkschools.org/students/library
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A Special Invitation to Families from Poulsbo Elementary, Pearson Elementary, and Vinland Elementary
(Current 5th Graders)
Event: Incoming 6th Grade Welcome to Poulsbo Family Night Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm
Place: Poulsbo Middle School (start in Auditorium)
All parents and/or guardians of this year’s 5th graders who will become 6th graders in the fall are invit-ed to a special orientation meeting at Poulsbo Middle School. Please join us to learn about the transi-tion from grade school to middle school, meet with teachers and counselors, and learn about our expec-tations for student success at Poulsbo Middle School. Bring your questions and seek answers that will help make planning for next fall easier for you and your children.
8th Grade Field Trip The 8th grade teachers would like to celebrate the end of the Class of 2023’s middle school years with a field trip to Seattle. This
trip will take place June 12 and will consist of a chaperoned walking tour of Seattle. There are two things parents can do to make sure this exciting event happens! Donations: We need buses to take us back and for th from the Bainbr idge fer ry ter minal. The buses cost money and to pay for them we are now accepting cash donations. If every student could donate at least $5 it would cover the cost of transportation. Please consider donating $5 or more toward this great adventure. Donations can be given to Ms. Sutton in room P4 or to Ms. Quinn in room P3. Chaperones: Clear your calendars because we will need chaperones! If you are willing to lead a group of four or five students around Seattle for the day (an itinerary will be provided), please be sure to send back the volunteer form attached to the field trip form your child will bring home in May. Thank you so much for your consideration in helping make the 8th grade field trip one to remember!
CLASS OF THE YEAR STANDINGS:
6th grade 1675 7th grade 1475 8th grade 1250
5th
GRADE VISITATION
May 28 – Vinland and Suquamish Elementary Schools, and Home/Private school students
May 31 – Pearson and Poulsbo Elementary Schools
. AGENDA 11:15 - 11:30 Students arrive and report to the auditorium
11:30 - 12:35 ASB presentation in auditorium
12:35 - 12:50 Lunch for 5th graders in cafeteria
(For lunch, the 5th graders may use their regular lunch code, pay cash for lunch, or bring their own. If you have questions, contact Food Services)
12:50 - 1:15 Guided tour, led by ASB/Leadership students 1:15 - 1:40 Teacher Presentations in the Auditorium OR Band/Choir presentation (TBD) 1:40 5
th graders return to their home schools
Do you have any soccer balls, basketballs, or tennis balls around your house you are not using? Consider donating them to PMS for students to use at lunches. Thank you!
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Parent Name:
Yearbooks Sales Start June
We strongly encourage all students pay all fees prior to purchasing a
yearbook. We will have a limited yearbooks available. If you don't
remember if you purchased a yearbook, a list will be posted on the office
window during yearbook sales.
This spring, your child will take the Smarter Balanced tests in math and English language arts. Students in grades 5 and 8
will also take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS).
This is the fifth year our state will administer the Smarter Balanced tests and the second year for the WCAS. The results
from these tests will give a more accurate picture of whether students are on track to be ready for college or a career.
Most students will take the tests online. Our school is scheduled to take the tests in April and May, 2019.
For more information about the Smarter Balanced tests, visit: www.k12.wa.us/smarter
To try out an online Smarter Balanced practice test, visit: https://wa.portal.airast.org/training-tests.stml
For more information about the WCAS, visit: http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/Assessments.aspx
To try out a WCAS training test, visit: https://wa.portal.airast.org/training-tests.stml
Please email Theresa Countryman, Instruction Specialist, if you have questions about state testing.
Thank you for continuing to work with us to make sure your child is successful. Please let us know if there is anything we
can do to better support your child. We want your child to leave us with a solid foundation of skills and a future full of
opportunities.
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Attention 8th Grade Parents: Concussion Testing - ALL student athletes must take the ImPACT concussion baseline test in order to participate in high school athletics. This testing is done through the Athletic Medicine program at North Kitsap High School in room 100 (computer lab) and is good for two years, at which point they will have to retake their baseline test.
CONCUSSION TEST SCHEDULE >> Tuesday, May 14, 3-4pm >> Thursday, May 16, 3-4pm >> Wednesday, May 22, 3-4pm >> Tuesday, May 28, 3-4pm
(NKHS will have more testing dates in August, but get it done in May if possible )
8th Grade Girls Interested in NKSH Soccer: Mark your calendars for May 29, 6:30-7:30pm in the NKHS commons for the preseason meeting. We'll talk about the fall season, which starts August 26. For those planning vacations, keep in mind that you need ten (10) prac-tices (tryouts count as practice) prior to being eligible for games. Any questions email Greg St. Peter. Registration opens mid-May. Register here:
If you are looking for activities for your kids for summer, here are just a few:
5th-8th Grade Girls’ Volleyball Camp
Poulsbo Youth Sailing
WWU Marine Science Camp at the Poulsbo Marine Science Center
Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Programs
Bainbridge Island Parks and Recreation Programs
Islandwood Camps
YMCA Silverdale
Admiral Theatre Summer Camps
Kitsap Regional Library (Poulsbo)
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.
HELP STUDENTS GET TO SCHOOL, STAY IN SCHOOL, AND GRADUATE
InvestED ’s model is unique. We provide funding to 660 secondary schools throughout Washington State. In the 2017-18 school year, this funding helped 24,245 students by paying for items such as shoes, college application fees, ASB cards, glass-es, warm coats, athletic equipment, and more - little things that make a big difference in a student’s life.
Donate to Poulsbo Middle School’s InvestED Fund today. Click on the link to donate. Since we are a partner school, choosing Poulsbo Middle School means 100% of your gift will be given directly to our school. Thank you for supporting our students.
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ASB NEWS
This month we have been so excited to watch our Panther Track athletes strive! So many new goals have been accom-plished. We are all so proud of you guys. We will be holding election for next year’s ASB positions, for our current 6th and 7th graders. Being an ASB officer is a huge accomplishment. We are proud of all our candidates. Elections will be May 5, at
11:40 in the North Kitsap Auditorium, if you would like to support our candidates.
Honor Society News
Honor Society students worked hard cleaning up our campus April 26, to fulfill community service hours. Thanks to all students for their awesome work completing community service!
Poulsbo Middle School
Induction Ceremony
National Junior Honor society
May 28, 7:00-8:30pm
North Kitsap Auditorium Please attend this formal ceremony of the induction of new members into the Pouls-bo Middle School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. We will also be honoring the 8th graders who have been members for all three years of middle school and recognizing our 7th grade second year members.
DRESSY ATTIRE REQUESTED REFRESHMENTS SERVED AFTER THE CEREMONY Please contact Mrs. Marks with any questions.
Computer Applications:
Emily Burgh
Pre-Engineering: Andrew Clark
Food Science:
Nathan Lesco
PTANEWS–May!!!! Next PTA Meeting is May 13th, 5:30pm, Library
PTA Officer Nominees needed!
WE NEED TWO VERY IMPORTANT ROLES FILLED OR WE MAY NOT HAVE A
PTA BOARD FOR NEXT YEAR! Get involved and meet other parents who care! PTA President: (Stasie moves on to the High School)
This role IS MUCH LESS involved at the middle school level than it is at the elementary school level by far! It
is easy! THE PMS STAFF IS VERY SUPPORTIVE! The President over sees the various positions (fills in as
needed with the Vice President, runs the monthly meetings, works as a liaison to the school along with other po-
sitions, gives detail to the school Secretary for the monthly newsletter and speaks to the parents at the Panther
Preview and 6th Grade Parent Orientation. Some of these duties can be delegated out as well.
Staff Appreciation: (Sara moves on to the High School)
This person organizes and plans the monthly staff appreciation events, sets up the online volunteer site, and
gives the info to the Membership chair to request volunteers through the PTA email as well. Super Fun job!!
The PMS STAFF REALLY APPRECIATES THIS AND WILL LOVE YOU FOR DOING IT!
We are very happy to have seasoned PTA Officers & Committee Members returning to the other positions for
next year to do it again! QUESTIONS? Contact me, Stasie Pike, PTA President, at [email protected] . Jennifer, Sara, and Stasie will still be around
to ask questions and give helpful info. Thank you for your support!!!!!!!!!!!!
8th GRADE CELEBRATION is happening soon!!!
The 8th grade celebration is June 8th from 7 to 10 pm! This is a school event that is created
and put on in collaboration with parent volunteers. You do not need to be a PTA member to
assist with this event. Next meeting is May 6th at 5:00pm in the Auxillary Gym. Beth Moore is
heading up the planning committee with several great parent volunteers already signed up to
assist with Food, Decorations, donations, etc. For more information please contact Beth Moore
at [email protected]. You would be helping with a great group of parents to create a
memorable event for our 8th graders!
SpiritwearDiscountedSales!!:WatchforSpiritwearT-shirts,bagsandhatstobesoldat
thenextSpringTrackMeetonMay7th!
InComing6thGraderParentOrientationMeetingonMay21st!
THANKYOUTOTHEFOLLOWING!!!:SpecialtyItems/ChairPositions:
Box Tops: Glenisse Torres; [email protected]
Book Fair: Melissa Rogers: [email protected]
No Missing Assignments: Glenise Torres; [email protected]
New Student Welcome - Becky Gustas, [email protected] a form.
School Liason, Lynette Hunter, [email protected]
Officers: President, Stasie Pike [email protected] Vice President, Jennifer Leroy [email protected]
Secretary, Alex Magallon, [email protected] Treasurer, Trisha Jamrog, [email protected]
Membership, Jodi Fassett, [email protected] Panther Apparel, Sandy McWilliams, [email protected]
Staff Appreciation, Sara Luna, [email protected]
WE COULD NOT DO THIS WITHOUT THE TIME AND EFFOR OF THOSE MENTIONED ABOVE!
Thank you to all who have turned in your box tops! They are worth 10
cents each to our school. This adds up nicely with our school popula�on
when parents par�cipate! We will collect one last �me in May!