March 2013 - Toki Middle School - Madison Metropolitan School

Akira Toki Middle School
Toki Times
March 2013
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Dear Toki Families and Friends,
Friday, March 1
Ski Club-Tyrol
Progress Reports Available on
Infinite Campus
With springtime around the corner, I would like to highlight some of Toki’s
events and share some news that reflects the true meaning of spring: new
beginnings, celebrations and continued growth.
We celebrated with students and families at our Quarterly Recognition Celebrations by recognizing students who exemplify one or more of the 10 Design Principles: The Primacy of Self Discovery, Having of Wonderful Ideas, Responsibility for
Learning, Empathy and Caring, Success and Failure Collaboration and Competition, Diversity and
Inclusion, The Natural World, Solitude and Reflection and Service and Compassion.
Sixth graders enjoyed dark, muddy, wet days underground in Eagle Cave near Blue River, Wisconsin, over two weeks in February. Each Crew shared the experience of preparing for and exploring
the tunnels, passageways, and secrets of the cave. All trips ended with the explorers in the River
Room, all flashlights turned off, and sitting silently to “see” and hear what the cave is like when
no one is there. Sixth graders are now working on using that same collaboration and empathy in
school that they used to help each other in the cave. Thanks to UA staff for their flexibility, to the
health office for preparing special packs for each Crew, and to food service for lunches. Special
thanks to the parents and Ms. Aguglia who helped chaperone and to Mark Siegel for extra facilitation support.
Several Toki staff has spent time this year visiting Expeditionary Learning (EL) Schools in Wisconsin--Harborside Academy in Kenosha and Marathon Venture Academy in Marathon. More recently, four staff traveled to Denver, Colorado, to attend a site seminar at Odyssey, an exemplary
K-8 school. We were able to eat lunch with students, observe in classrooms and talk with staff
about the great work happening at their school and shared our findings with staff at our all staff
development day on February 22.
Monday, March 4, 11, 18
Early Release 1:37pm
Wednesday, March 6
Toki PTA meeting 6:30-8:00
Friday, March 15
Ski Club-Cascade
Wednesday, March 20
Toki Talent Show 7:00pm
Monday, March 25-Monday,
April 1
Spring Break
Tuesday, April 2
School Resumes
Here are some of the reflections from staff that were able to visit these schools and experience
the model in action:
Monday, April 8, 15, 22, 29
Early Release 1:37pm
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Friday, April 26
All School Party 7:00-9:00pm
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Everything fit together and was set up for making authentic connections.
The teachers worked together to coordinate their work, and students have a deep level of
engagement that does not happen in classrooms where each subject is self-contained.
I have a much clearer picture of what EL is now that I have seen it in practice in a school.
Always a reminder of the impact we can have on children if done with purpose and consistency.
This month reminds me of what a terrific school, staff, students and families we have at Toki
Middle School!
Nicole Schaefer
Principal
IMPORTANT INFO
ATTENDANCE LINE
204-4743
SCHOOL OFFICE
204-4740
TOKI WEBSITE
tokiweb.madison.k12.wi.us
PTA WEBSITE
tokipto.shutterfly.com
Find us on Facebook!
Toki Middle School PTA
Thank You
Through the efforts of a local Kelley Williamson
Company Station, Westport Station, Toki Middle
School has been awarded a $500 ExxonMobil Educational Alliance grant. The money will be used to
provide materials and supplies for student use.
Funded by the ExxonMobil Corporation, the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance program is designed
to provide local Exxon and Mobil dealers with an
opportunity to invest in the future of their community through educational grants to neighborhood schools. We appreciate this generous support of our school community!
Attention Toki Families:
Help Needed!
We need parents to step-up and take on positions
requiring leadership: serve on the PTA board,
manage fundraisers and events, organize volunteers, work with the Toki Endowment, and provide communication.
We realize that the middle schools years are a
busy time in all our lives, so ask a friend or spouse
to share some responsibility with you—co-chair a
fundraiser or share a position.
The Toki Times is published monthly, with publication dates being the
first of the month.
Please send submissions,
articles, suggestions, and
feedback to
[email protected]
Article deadline for the
April Issue is
March 25.
Parent meetings will be held to help keep our Toki
PTA on the right track. Please let me know if you
would be interested in meeting to discuss a role
for you with the Toki PTA by emailing me at: [email protected]. Meeting times are
flexible and will be established based on the
needs of those who respond.
The MATHCOUNTS Competition is a national middle school coaching and competitive math program that promotes achievement through a series
of fun and engaging “bee” style contests.
Congratulations to these students for their outstanding performance, and for receiving an award
for the most improved team for the second year in
a row, at the Regional meet on Saturday, Feb 2.
Pictured: Manasa Kalluri, Priya Mathur, Hannah
Zhai, Natalie Donkle, Noah Sawicki, and Evanka
Annyapu
Toki’s Got Talent!
March 20, 2013
7:00pm
Toki Marathon Fun-Run
Sponsorships Available
Toki PTA Meeting
Wednesday, March 6
6:30-7:30pm
Toki LMC
Cyber bullying
Presentation
by Madison Police
Department
For more information contact:
George Grays, PTA President
[email protected]
The 6th annual Toki Marathon fun-run is scheduled for Friday, May 10. This fundraiser is our biggest of the year. Proceeds go towards improving
our PE department and providing income to support school improvements and student opportunities.
Sponsorships of $500 or more will be listed as major sponsors on our t-shirts and in promotional
information. Sponsorships of $250 will be listed as
supporting sponsors on our t-shirts and promotional information.
The Toki PTA is a 501c3 charitable organization.
Business sponsorship as well as personal donations are tax deductible. If you know a business
that may be interested in sponsoring the 2013 Toki Marathon, please contact:
Angie Hubbard
[email protected]
Toki Elevator and Entrance Procedures
We are very excited to announce that Toki has a
new elevator. It is officially up and running and
just in time to accommodate a few recent student injuries resulting in the need for crutches
and wheelchairs. As a result, some of our 6th
grade students have been able to access the elevator with adult assistance.
In addition to the new elevator, door 3 and 3a
entrances have been re-opened. Please note,
that during the school day, all exterior doors,
including 3 and 3a, are locked for security purposes. All parents/guardians and visitors to our
building must enter through the main school entrance on Russett Road and check in at the Toki
office. When there are larger school events during the school day (student conferences, quarterly recognition celebrations), the main entrance doors will be open and there will be a
general sign in for all families in the foyer.
Please note that all students and staff are encouraged to walk past any locked door and not
open doors for any reason. Students have been
instructed that all visitors to our building need
to be “buzzed” in at
the main entrance by
office staff.
Memorial High School Rummage
and Bake Sale
MEMORIAL FIELD HOUSE
Saturday, April 13
NOW is the time to save items for the sale!
We are looking for the following items:
Children’s/baby clothing
Maternity clothing
Prom dresses
Men’s shirts, suits and ties
Young adult clothing: jeans, tees, sweaters, etc.
Memorial clothing
Athletic apparel and wear
Sports equipment
Athletic shoes
Toys/games
iPods/video game systems/video games
Bikes/trikes/little kid mobile equipment
Household items
The PTSO will accept all gently used clothing, household
items, books, toys and games.
We will NOT accept electronics, computers, appliances,
large furniture or baby cribs and baby car seats. All
clothing items should be clean and free of damage and
extreme wear.
Rummage Sale drop-off dates:
Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12
Check the Memorial website for specific times.
Please take items directly to Memorial Field House, 201
S. Gammon Rd, attached to the North side of Memorial
High School.
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Thank you to all who
attended our Quarter 2
CREW celebrations on
Thursday, February 22!
Expeditionary Learning at Odyssey School
Toki’s Clothing Closet
We provide students with clothing options if
they come to school unprepared, something
breaks or tears, or if they just need a few extra
things. We are always looking for more clothes
to add to our closet! We also want kids to feel
like they can choose what they feel most comfortable in should they need to something to
wear, so the more options the better!
On February 12, Nicole Schaefer, Mary Kinsey,
Stephanie Stroik, and Sara Barnes traveled to Denver, Colorado, to visit Odyssey School. Odyssey is
an Expeditionary Learning charter school in the
Denver Public School System. Students at Odyssey
work collaboratively on expeditions that extend
across the curriculum. For example, sixth graders
had an Immigration expedition. Through Social
Studies and Language Arts class, they interviewed
family members to research their family immigration history to the United States. In Art class, students designed an article of clothing that would
have been beneficial to their ancestors.
The focus of the seminar at Odyssey was on assessment. We had the chance to observe formal
and informal assessments that happened within
each lesson. This experience will help us move
forward with integrating daily assessment practices in our school. These assessment practices help
students and teachers become more aware of
their academic progress. One of the most important assessment strategies that we observed is
using learning targets (standard or skill) so that
students know what is expected of them, and can
be a tool to guide learning and instruction.
It was great to see the EL model in action. We
enjoyed our experience and look forward to sharing what we learned with the Toki community.
We can always use camisoles or undershirts, zip
-up sweatshirts, socks (long and short), leggings,
athletic shorts/pants, and winter clothing options. Personal hygiene items are also needed.
Clothing can be new or used, but needs to be
clean.
School Supplies Needed:
We are getting very low on school supplies for
students in need.
Our Wish List:
100 Spiral Notebooks
100 Pocket Folders
50 Sets of color pencils
30 3 Ring Binders
30 sets of 3 ring binder tabs
30 sets of markers
Contact our Toki Social Worker with donation
questions/comments or if you are in need of
clothing. Any donations are greatly appreciated
and items can be dropped off in the main office.
Gina Aguglia, Toki Social Worker
Phone: 204-4778
[email protected]
8th Grade Completion
Parent volunteers are needed to assist Toki staff
in planning 8th Grade Completion activities.
2013 MIDDLE SCHOOL
TENNIS LEAGUE
For the 14th year, an after-school tennis program will be
offered in all Madison Middle Schools. Last year, there
were over 15 teams. The success of this program is extremely dependent on parental involvement. Parents are
needed as volunteer coordinators and coaches. No
amount of volunteer time is too little. Please let one of
the persons listed below know how and when you can
help.
Please contact Diane Barrett, PTA Secretary, if
you are interested in helping or are interested in
being a co-chairperson.
Diane Barrett [email protected]
Information Technology Academy (ITA)
For parents/guardians of 8th graders:
Important Dates
Sponsored by the UW-Madison, ITA is a 4-year precollege technology access and training program for
talented students of color and low-income students of any race attending Madison public
schools. Our mission is to prepare these students
for technical, academic, and personal excellence in
today's information age. ITA will competitively recruit 30 students in their final semester of 8th
grade to participate in the program. Selected students receive four years of intensive computer
training, mentoring, leadership development, internship opportunities, and academic support in
preparation for competitive university admissions
and study. See our website for more information:
http://ita.wisc.edu
April 2
Registration and permission forms available.
April 15-19 After-school informational/organizational
meeting
April 22
Practices begin this week.
May 1
Weekly Wednesday matches begin.
May 29
Last Wednesday match.
June 1
All-City tournament/party to end the tennis
season.
All students are encouraged to apply, however
qualified students currently enrolled in the Madison area PEOPLE program will receive enrollment
priority. Please note that participation in ITA replaces enrollment in the high school PEOPLE program. Students are not allowed to attend both programs.
Highlights of the Program:
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One practice session each week after school beginning April 22.
All levels from beginners to experienced players are
welcome.
Matches each Wednesday after school beginning
May 1.
Practices will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or
Friday after school, depending on the team.
Practices will be at 2 or 3 court sites as close as
possible to your middle school.
An all-league tournament/party/celebration on
Saturday, June 1.
At Toki:
Registration and permission forms available in the
MSCR office, Room 152.
MSCR Activity Director: Monique Porter
phone 204-4763
Parent Volunteers: NEEDED
DEADLINE: Applications MUST be received by 4:00
p.m. on March 8, 2013.
Please call Toki Learning Coordinator, Kris Bobb, if
you have questions.
TOKI PTA
MONETARY DONATION FORM
The Toki PTA thanks you for your monetary donation to help us provide support for our
staff and new opportunities for our students! The Toki PTA is a 501c3 charitable organization and a receipt will be emailed to you. Your donation is a charitable contribution.
If you have questions, please contact Mark Herman,
Toki PTA Treasurer: [email protected].
Your Name: ______________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________________
Email Address:__________________________________________________________________
Please fill out the above information and return to Toki office or mail to TOKI PTA
DONATION; c/o Mark Herman, PTA Treasurer; 5606 Russett Rd; Madison, WI 53711.
Checks payable to TOKI PTA.
Treasurer’s Report
Recent Activity:
Income:
February Dance $630.97 (net)
Expenses:
Communications Grants $28.59
Technology Scholarships $99.00
Mark Herman, PTA Treasurer
[email protected]
PTA Board Nominations and Elections
Toki PTA elections for the 2013-14 school
year will be held at the general PTA
meeting on Wednesday, May 1. Nominations are being accepted for all Board positions: President, Vice President, Treasurer,
and Secretary.
The position of PTA secretary position will
be vacant, but all positions are open for
nominations.
To nominate yourself or another parent/
guardian, contact:
George Grays, Toki PTA President
[email protected]
Directories were distributed last Tuesday
in CREW. Any questions contact your students CREW teacher.
6th Grade Social Studies
Last month in Social Studies, the Peapods chose a Greek god or goddess and drew a life-size drawing for each
one. They turned out fantastic with students showing their artistic and creative sides along with their ability
to work cooperatively in small groups! The week culminated in a poster presentation day where students
were able to see everyone's works of art. They are now all hanging in the Peapod hallway for everyone to
see.
DESIGN PRINCIPALS RECOGNITION
Collaboration and Competition
Individual development and group development are integrated so that the value of friendship, trust and
group action is clear. Students are encouraged to compete, not against each other, but with their own personal best and with rigorous standards of excellence. The following students have exemplified this design
principle for second quarter.
7th Grade: Dominique Carter, Colt Tegtmeier, Vayiko Thao
8th Grade: Imani Braxton, DonDreon Conklin, Caleb Retelle, Dalshay Robinson-Ento, Braeden Schindler and Jacob Wagner
Diversity and Inclusion
Both diversity and inclusion increase the richness of ideas, creative power, problem-solving ability, and respect for others. In Expeditionary Learning schools, students investigate and value their different histories
and talents as well as those of other communities and cultures. Schools and learning groups are heterogeneous. The following students have exemplified this design principle for second quarter.
6th Grade: Samuel Baeseman, Taylor Brantley, Leo Cagnazzo, Sarah Dolezal, Cade Ellingson, Anna Goldstrand, Abbigale Happel,
Harsimran Kaur, Bryan Martinez-Arce, Luke Pliszka, Noah Rieger, Victoria Schneidewind, Will Sprout, Tenzin Tadhey
and Mira Tcherneva
7th Grade: Ashlee Alexander, Sopheap Chhy, Manasa Kalluri, Damarcus Lewis, Paul Schwantes and Segovia Vandermeer
8th Grade: Marquez Miller, Darrion Morgan and Claire Rohn
Empathy and Caring
Learning is fostered best in communities where students’ and teachers’ ideas are respected and where there
is mutual trust. Learning groups are small in Expeditionary Learning schools, with a caring adult looking after
the progress and acting as an advocate for each child. Older students mentor younger ones, and students
feel physically and emotionally safe. The following students have exemplified this design principle for second
quarter.
6th Grade: Wilker Bayer, Marcie Chavez, Maya Elliott, Ingrid Goldstrand, Ethan Gonzales, Reece Kelly, Ahmet Kurter, Adrian Larson,
Alexis Martin, Conrad Nelson, Ariana Rios, Saba Saddiq and Annabella Vang
7th Grade: Shane Alfred, India Allen, Lillian Griffin, Jaleel Hunt, Jermaine Jordan Jr, Saxon Laflash, Sara Sheibani and Tiana Tyson
8th Grade: Rodney Freeman, Heaven Spellman, Destiny Treadwell and Lorenzo Turner
Solitude and Reflection
Students and teachers need time alone to explore their own thoughts, make their own connections, and create their own ideas. They also need to exchange their reflections with other students and with adults. The
following students have exemplified this design principle for second quarter.
7th Grade: Isaiah Fleming, Malcom Gibson, Joshua McInnis and Tavion Russell
8th Grade: Daniel Alcantara, Brandon Garcia, Joseph Jainga, Cameron Moss and Monica Ortiz
Success and Failure
All students need to be successful if they are to build the confidence and capacity to take risks and meet increasingly difficult challenges. But it is also important for students to learn from their failures, to persevere
when things are hard, and to learn to turn disabilities into opportunities. The following students have exemplified this design principle for second quarter.
7th Grade: Jennifer Castellanos
8th Grade: Justin Heron, Erick Jamison, Keshane Kahill, Alfred Lopez-Daniel and Cortez Thompson
DESIGN PRINCIPLES RECOGNITION
Responsibility for Learning
Learning is both a personal process of discovery and a social activity. Everyone learns both individually and as part
of a group. Every aspect of an Expeditionary Learning school encourages both children and adults to become increasingly responsible for directing their own personal and collective learning. The following students have exemplified this design principle for second quarter.
6th Grade
Joseph Alswager
Olivia Anderson-Sarno
Shazad Azimulla
Samuel Baeseman
Wilker Bayer
Madeline Belshaw
Tatiyana Benson
Barrett Bernards
Ashley Bloomer
Cameron Bott
Taylor Brantley
Charles Bratt
Asia Brown
Michael Brudos
Leo Cagnazzo
Carly Carruthers
Cecelia Charlan
Marcela Chavez
Emma Corsi
Veronica Cruz
Camryn Decker
Sarah DeFilippi
Austin Derene
Andrew Dingle
Sarah Dolezal
Rinchen Dorjee
Avonlea Durtschi
Cade Ellingson
Maya Elliott
Alyana Enemuoh
Mackenzie Ewing
Elmonzeo Evans
Hannah Farnham
Olivia Fingerson
Connor Fitzgerald
Delaney Fitzgerald
Brendan Franch
Ryan Fritsch
Harrison Glen
Anna Goldstrand
Ingrid Goldstrand
Cesar Gomez
Ethan Gonzales
Luke Gromacki
Scott Haack
Abbigale Happel
Treyvon Harris
Jacob Hasz
Jamie Hayes
Broderick Hebert
Jack Helle
Celia Herman
Brenda HernandezJuarez
Judith Higgins
Anna Hubbard
Hayden Ingram
Aleksi Jaen
Gunnar Jensen
Jeremiah Jordan
Kyle Jungers
Marina Kallias
Harsimran Kaur
Reece Kelly
Adelynne Kielley
James King
Noah Kohn-Dumbuya
Ahmet Kurter
Lorrisa LaBudde
Mason Lahm
Isabella Lazzareschi
Parker Lindauer
Hope Marshall
La’terrion Mayhorn
Calum McClenaghan
John Mcfarland
Shaianne McGee
Mateo Mora
Romeo Moua
Conrad Nelson
Natalie Norris
Savannah O’Neal
Janette Ocotl-Xelhua
Gwendolyn Parker
Oliver Patterson
La’Nasia Pearson
Nikolas Petranek
Bayleigh Petree
Selena Phelan
Luke Pliszka
Kaylie Podvin
Kenvyon Pops
Justice Prince
Rhianna Prine
Susan Quach
Noah Rieger
Kayla Riek
Ariana Rios
Austin Rogers
Le’Ann Rogers
Saba Saddiq
Noah Sawicki
Dryden Schaefer
Hunter Schram
Victoria Schneidewind
Tristin Schoohs
Tyler Schwichtenberg
Ashley Sengstock
Jack Shafranski
Tawan Shannon
Jordan Smith
Aaron Sotelo Bahena
Allison Spielman
Andrew Spychalla
William Sprout
Hunter Stracka
Madeline Stocker
Tenzin Tadhey
Mira Tcherneva
Kasanoci Thao
Dontah Thompson
Kasey Thompson
Nina Vaccaro
Martin Van Horn
Annabella Vang
Valerie Vang
Benjamin Wadzinski
Armani Walker
DeMarco Ward
Adam Watson
Samantha Watson
Jackson Wendler
Kristen Wendtland
Anna Williams
Jeremiah Williams
Layla Xiong
Kimxeeb Yang
Cassandra Zaldivar Bello
Hannah Zhai
7th Grade
Audrey Accardo
Aamina Ali
Evanka Annyapu
Lauryn Anthony
Lucas Arifin
Gage Barnard
David Batson
Chloe Baumbach
Caitlyn Baures
Brady Bergum
Daryana Blanco
Dayana Blanco
Trevor Braun
Kalpana Budathoki
Elise Carl
Joseph Carney
Andrew Carran
Nick Cartland
Patricia Castaneda
Ethan Chavez
Sopheap Chhy
Cassidy Christy
Cathriona Clarke
Isabella Curtin
DeAndra Domek
Natalie Donkle
Hunter Dyer
Kurt Eggers
Olivia Femrite
Ian Francisco
Olivia Franz-Bawden
Faith Freed
Mikaela Frey
Andrea Fruit
Michelle Garcia
Malcolm Gibson
Georgia Gober
Amara Goberman
Jonathan Gonzalez
Talaisha Goodwan
Elizabeth Graper
Elliott Grays
Corra Griffin
Lillian Griffin
Emily Groves
Samantha Gutweiler
Daniel Hauth
Alexandra Hei
Daniel Hill
Alexander Hind
Sharita Holden
Benjamin Hornung
Jack Hubbard
Abigail Jackson
Mikhail Jaen
Kendra James
Nykeria James
Amiyah Jones
DESIGN PRINCIPLES RECOGNITION
Responsibility for Learning
Learning is both a personal process of discovery and a social activity. Everyone learns both individually and as part
of a group. Every aspect of an Expeditionary Learning school encourages both children and adults to become increasingly responsible for directing their own personal and collective learning. The following students have exemplified this design principle for second quarter.
7th Grade
Georgia Gober
Amara Goberman
Jonathan Gonzalez
Talaisha Goodwan
Elizabeth Graper
Elliott Grays
Corra Griffin
Lillian Griffin
Emily Groves
Samantha Gutweiler
Daniel Hauth
Alexandra Hei
Daniel Hill
Alexander Hind
Sharita Holden
Benjamin Hornung
Jack Hubbard
Abigail Jackson
Mikhail Jaen
Kendra James
Nykeria James
Amiyah Jones
Manasa Kalluri
Leena Kheraz
Nicholas Koenig
William Kummer
George Kutsunis
Saxon Laflash
Daniel Laishes
Ryan Larson
William Liegel
Akeya Mallett
Ross Mathews
Priya Mathur
Ross Mathews
Tyler Mathews
Maia McKeon
Willow Molek
Anthony Monetti
Sophia Montoya
Grace Moore
Henry Moore
Derek Mueller
Harper Niergarth
Kiernan Paletz
Jaime Perez
Kenya Pops
Nadia Reeves
Elizabeth Roby
Arian Rushiti
Brandon Schaeffer
Ryan Schmitt
Paul Schwantes
Emily Sheeran
Sara Sheibani
Sam Smith
Anna Stalsberg
Nicholas Statz
Aaron Stroot
Nathan Swartz
Colton Tegtmeier
Vayiko Thao
Ciara Thorns
Eli Tripp
Andy Truong
Brianna Vann
Emma Wallner
Jackson Welsh
Meghan Wenzel
Callum White
Cole Williams
Haleigh Wohlrab
Alexis Wong
Heavelynn Xiong
Elizabeth Yang
New Shia Yang
Armando Zaracho
Abram Zwaska
8th Grade
Cailin Ahnen
Jocelyn Alcantara
Madeline AndersonSarno
Rahim Ansari
Brendan Arifin
Lindsey Barge
Natalie Barrett
Robert Bennett
Mya Berry
Lonnie Bjornstad
Alexander Blum
Keani Braxton
Ty Brien
Noah Cagnazzo
Alanda Carey
Jordan Carlson
Cierra Colar
Spencer Compton
Nicholas Corsi
Fatima Cruz
Chase Danielson
Payton Decker
Makai Delorme
Chanteria Dixon
Kristen Erickson
Madalyn Esser
Katheryn Fowler
Ryan Friedenreich
Clayton Geenen
Raymond Gonzales
Kiarra Goodall
Jordan Greene
Thomas Greene
Ana Hernandez-Juarez
Marisa Hetzler
Drake Horton
Colin Jackson
Andrea Jainga
AshleyJanssen
Miranda Johnson-Phillips
Emily Kaldenberg
Molleigh Kempen
Katrina King
Samantha Kluth
Anastasia Kois
Haley Kruzan
Hannah Kwiatkowski
Arianna Lanaville
Jackson Lemberger
Tenzin Lhamo
Carlie Lindauer
Alfred Lopez-Daniel
Adrianne Lor
Rachel Maas
Brock MacDonald
Lauren Marte
Itzel Martinez
Joanne Martinez
Baniah Meyers
Nathan Miller
Karla Miranda
Perri Moran
Darrion Morgan
Hadley Nellis
Spencer Neustadt
Emily Newman
Derek Norris
Margaret O’Neill
Olivia Oaks
Ostara Oberg
Adam Osborne
Jonah Parks
Hunter Peters
Miranda Peterson
Nicole Pham
Jade Proctor
Erica Reiners
Brandon Rice
Taylor Richardson
Maria Rojas-Flores
Nelliette Santiago Tinoco
Braeden Schindler
Sara Schumacher
Adam Smith
Lukas Smith
Tenzin Sopa
Ryia Steps
Yayuko Thao
Michael Toman
Emily Trinkner
Nicholas Walters
Alexander Wanek
Madeline Ward
Gabrielle Watson
Justin Watts
James Webster
Kyle Witalison
Middle School – 8th Grade Promotion
Promotion criteria are determined by state law and MMSD policy. To be promoted from 8th grade to 9th grade a
student must meet the Report Card Criteria or the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Exam Criteria or pass a district approved summer school program.
Promotion
1. Report Card Criteria: By the end of 8th grade a student must have a 1.67 cumulative grade point average (GPA)
during both 7th and 8th grade in English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies in order to be
promoted.
2. Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Exam Criteria: If the student has less than a 1.67 cumulative GPA in any
one of the four core content areas (English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies), the student will need a score of “basic” or above on the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examination (WKCE) in
that content area.
3. Summer School Option: Students who do not meet the Report Card or WKCE promotion criteria must pass a
district approved summer school program in order to be promoted. Passing the MMSD summer school math
course with a report card grade of “2” or higher meets the math criteria. Passing the MMSD summer school
language arts course with a report card grade of “2” or higher meets criteria for language arts, science, and
social studies. In addition to a passing grade in these core areas, they must have no more than 3 consecutive or
5 non-consecutive missed days (excused or unexcused) of summer school. If the student did not demonstrate
proficiency in the area(s) of concern after attending summer school (English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies), they will remain in 8th grade.
4. Students with Disabilities: The Individualized Education Program (IEP) team for a student with a disability determines whether the student’s promotion is governed by MMSD promotion criteria or the student’s IEP in the
four core content areas.
5. English Language Learners: English Language Learners who are at English Proficiency Levels 1 or 2 will be promoted to 9th grade. English Language Learners who are at English Proficiency Levels 3, 4, or 5 at the beginning
of their 8th grade year must meet promotion criteria in math only to be promoted to 9th grade. They do not
have to meet criteria in English/language arts, science, or social studies.
Retention Options
Students who do not meet promotion criteria will remain in 8th grade until they satisfy district requirements. Students retained in 8th grade have the option to repeat 8th grade in their school of residence or attend the AERO
program.
A retained 8th grade student who meets the District’s requirement(s), based on teacher and principal recommendations, shall only be promoted to a high school program at semester. Students will not be retained for two consecutive years.
Appeal Process
Parent/guardian may appeal a retention decision to the Assistant Superintendent for Secondary School.
Procedures
1. For 8th grade students entering the district with missing or incomplete information, a teacher and principal
may recommend promotion based on mastery of content areas. The recommendation must be approved by
the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education.
2. All 8th grade students entering the school district during the 4th quarter will be promoted.
3. GPAs and report cards from other school districts may be used in meeting promotion criteria.
4. There is not a single test students can take instead of the WKCE to show proficiency in English/language arts,
math, science, or social studies.
If you have questions about the promotion criteria, please contact your student’s principal.
Pre-College Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence
What is the PEOPLE Program at the University of Wisconsin - Madison?
PEOPLE is a pre-college program for students of color and low-income students, most of
whom are the first in their families to potentially attend college. Their journey prepares them
to apply, be successfully admitted and enroll at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Upon graduation from high school, each PEOPLE student who is admitted to UW–Madison
and completes the Bridge–to–College Program will be eligible for an in-state undergraduate
tuition scholarship at UW-Madison.
Who can participate?
PEOPLE accepts highly motivated students into a rigorous program to build study skills, explore and strengthen academic and career interests, and gain a positive experience on a
world-class campus.
PEOPLE is designed for students with strong academic potential who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and also are African American, American Indian, Asian American (with an
emphasis on Southeast Asian American), Chicano/a, Puerto Rican, Latino/a, or low-income
students.
MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM
Sixth grade students in the Madison Metropolitan School District and Menominee Indian
School District only are eligible to apply to the Middle School Program.
Students must submit:
 a completed application form,
 a middle school transcript,
 recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor, and
 a one-page autobiography.
A minimum 2.75 grade point average is required in core subjects (English, sciences, math,
and social studies).
Priority for admission will be given to students eligible for the free and reduced hot lunch
program.
NOTE: Completing the PEOPLE Program does not guarantee admission to the University of
Wisconsin-Madison.
The Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools’ ABC Funds provides schools an opportunity to fundraise without administrative challenges which can impede efforts. Individual schools, PTOs or booster clubs, and individuals have the opportunity to create an ABC Fund for a special program or project that benefits students. FMPS manages all of the clerical work by acknowledging donors, handling the accounting, processing and writing checks as well as helping promote
fundraising efforts. This extra support gives you the ability to focus on making your fund’s goal a reality.
The Foundation currently has 38 ABC funds benefitting both specific schools and district-wide endeavors. These funds
support a diverse collection of programs by contributing to scholarships, capital projects, arts, and athletics. The ABC
Funds provide students with a vast array of opportunities to enrich their educational experiences. For example, the
FMPS Breakfast ABC Fund provides free breakfast to students who qualify for reduced-price lunch. This district-wide
fund provided more than 55,000 free breakfasts during the 2011-12 school year! Randall School established an ABC
Fund to renovate and maintain the Olive Jones Park Playground. The fund supports the playground which is used by
Randall students and neighbors all year round. These examples demonstrate the wide-range of ABC Funds, providing
new possibilities and improvements throughout the Madison Metropolitan School District.
The Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools is dedicated to creating opportunities and developing partnerships between schools and the community. If you have questions regarding ABC Funds or would like to learn more about the
Foundation, please visit our newly revamped website at www.fmps.org. To stay up-to-date on all FMPS news and
events, join our email list via our website!
¡Fondos ABC, tan fácil como 1,2,3!
Los Fondos ABC de la Fundación para las Escuelas Públicas de Madison (FMPS por su sigla en inglés) proveen una oportunidad a las escuelas para recaudar fondos sin los desafíos administrativos que tal vez impidan sus esfuerzos. Las escuelas individuales, grupos de padres y maestros, clubes “booster” e individuos tienen la oportunidad de crear un
Fondo ABC para un programa o proyecto especial que beneficia a los estudiantes. FMPS maneja todo el trabajo de
oficina reconociendo a los donantes, arreglando la contabilidad, procesando y escribiendo cheques y ayudando a
promover los esfuerzos de la recaudación de fondos. Este apoyo extra le da la capacidad de enfocarse en hacer que su
meta de financiación se hace realidad.
La Fundación actualmente tiene 38 Fondos ABC que benefician tanto las escuelas específicas como los esfuerzos del
distrito. Estos fondos apoyan una colección diversa de programas con una contribución a becas, proyectos de capital,
artes y deportes. Los Fondos ABC proveen una variedad de oportunidades a los estudiantes para enriquecer sus experiencias educativas. Por ejemplo, el Fondo ABC del Desayuno de FMPS provee un desayuno gratis a los estudiantes
quienes califican por el programa de almuerzos gratuitos a precio reducido. ¡Este fondo por todo el distrito proveyó
más de 55,000 desayunos gratuitos durante el ciclo escolar 2011-12! La Escuela Primaria Randall estableció un Fondo
ABC para renovar y mantener el patio de recreo Olive Jones Park Playground. Estos fondos apoyaron el patio de recreo
que los estudiantes de Randall y los vecinos usan durante todo el año. Estos ejemplos demuestran el alcance de los
Fondos ABC que crean nuevas posibilidades y mejoras por todo el Distrito Escolar Metropolitano de Madison.
La Fundación para las Escuelas Públicas de Madison se dedica a crear oportunidades y desarrollar asociaciones entre
las escuelas y la comunidad. Si tiene preguntas sobre los Fondos ABC o si quisiera aprender más sobre la Fundación,
por favor visite nuestro sitio web recientemente renovado www.fmps.org. ¡Para estar al tanto de todas las noticias y
eventos de FMPS, suscríbase a nuestra lista de envíos a través de nuestro sitio web!
MSCR After-School Clubs and Sports
March 2013
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
Saturday March 2
Wresting Tournament at
East High School
Girls Basketball Tournament
at Memorial Highschool
Chess Tournament at Warner Park
4
Open Rec
Early Release
Guitar Club
Project Unify
5
Homework Club/Rec
Art
Dance and Drill
Yearbook Club
6
11
Open Rec
Early Release
Guitar Club
Cooking Club
12
Homework Club/Rec
Art
Dance and Drill
13
Homework Club
No Programs
Science Club
Yearbook Club
Guitar Club
Dance and Drill
7
Homework Club/Rec
Dance and Drill
8
14
Homework Club/Rec
Dance and Drill
15
Drama
18
Open Rec
Early Release
Guitar Club
Project Unify
19
Homework Club/Rec
Art
School Talent Show Am
Dance and Drill
20
Homework Club/Rec
Dance and Drill
Yearbook Club
Guitar Club
Project Unify Rally
School Talent Show Am/Pm
21
Homework Club/Rec
Dance and Drill
Project Unify Rally
22
25
26
27
28
29
SPRING BREAK
SPRING BREAK
SPRING BREAK
SPRING BREAK
SPRING BREAK
Tennis, Softball and Soccer
start after Spring Break!
Schools of Hope Tutoring Program
We are looking for volunteers to tutor students during the school day and during the after school homework club. Just one hour a week can truly make a
difference in a Middle School student’s life.
If you are interested please contact the Toki
coordinator, Ms. Mo’, at 204-4763.
After School Program Schedule
2:47-3:30 pm Clubs/Sports Practices meet
3:30-4:05 pm Open Rec. in the gym, ALL students!
4:10 pm
City buses arrive
4:10-4:45 pm Mini-activities/Open Recreation
4:45 pm
Late bus arrives