December 2015 - South Milwaukee School District
Transcription
December 2015 - South Milwaukee School District
South Milwaukee Middle School 1001 15th Avenue South Milwaukee, WI 53172 PHONE: 414.766.5800 FAX: 414.766.5803 kswanson@sdsm.k12.wi.us hplevak@sdsm.k12.wi.us 6th Grade Folk Fair The sixth grade's Annual Folk Fair will be held on December 22, 2015 from 8:00-9:30. The students began working on the project in class the week of November 16th. Parents, family, and friends are invited to view the hard work of the sixth graders as they share their country projects in the Middle School's multipurpose room. Page 4 Upcoming Dates—December Thursday, 12/3 7:00 p.m. (PAC) 7th grade Band, Orchestra, Choir concert Saturday, 12/5 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Indoor Christmas Market at SM High school Tuesday, 12/8 7:00 p.m. (PAC) 8th grade Band, Orchestra, Choir concert Wednesday, 12/9 11:30 a.m. Early release Friday, 12/11 Dance CANCELLED 3:00—4:45 p.m. Thursday, 12/17 7:00 p.m. (PAC) 6th grade Band, Orchestra, Choir concert Friday, 12/18 NEW DATE!!! Dance (MPR) 3:00—4:45 p.m. Tuesday, 12/22 6th grade Folk Fair Wednesday, 12/23—1/1/16 NO SCHOOL—Winter Break Monday, 1/4/16 Classes resume Attention 8th Grade Parents/Students Although we are only a few months into the school year, the district has already begun preparations for next school year. During the next two months, the middle and high school guidance staff will spend time with the 8th grade class preparing them for life at the high school. The South Milwaukee High School Career Planning Guide will be reviewed along with important information about career goals. This information should be used to assist students in choosing a course of study that meets their career interests and post-high school aspirations. Students and parents should start having discussions about post-high school goals and develop a plan of study that aligns with these goals. In addition to your student receiving this information, the Career Planning Guide is available online. Go to www.sdsm.k12.wi.us, click on Schools, High School, Course Offerings and Selection Process, Career Planning Guide. An Incoming Freshman Orientation Program is scheduled for Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the High School PAC. Following the program, parents and students will have an opportunity to talk with high school administrators, counselors, department representatives and coaches/advisors. High school guidance counselors will meet with your students in early February in small groups to input their course selections online utilizing PowerSchool. We are excited about having your students join the High School “family” and look forward to working with you. If you have any questions, please contact the middle school or high school guidance office. Page 2 STUDENT RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS The District shall provide for the reasonable accommodation of a student’s sincerely held religious beliefs with regard to examinations and other academic requirements, upon written request, and with approval of the building principal. Accommodations may include, but not necessarily be limited to, exclusion from participation in an activity, alternative assignments, released time from school to participate in religious activities and opportunities to make up work missed due to religious observances. Any accommodations granted under this policy shall be provided to students without prejudicial effect. If any student believes this policy was not followed correctly the student should first attempt to resolve the situation through the building Principal or Associate Principal. Formal written complaints may be directed to Jennifer Sielaff, Director of Personnel, Administrative & Legal Services, 901 15th Avenue, South Milwaukee. The phone number is 414-766-5011. (Please see Policy 411 and Rule 411 on the district website for specific steps and timelines). Meet Mr. Schramka Hello South Milwaukee Middle School! My name is Dan Schramka, and I am the new BACE (Business and Career Education teacher) at the middle school this year. This year will be my 11th year as a teacher. My first year of teaching was at Longfellow Middle School in Wauwatosa, and the last 10 years were spent teaching at St. Francis High School. I grew up in Menomonee Falls, which is a northern suburb of Milwaukee. After graduating from Menomonee Falls High School, I decided to attend St. Norbert College, a private college in the Green Bay area. I studied to become an accountant at St. Norbert. At St. Norbert, I was fortunate enough to have played on the tennis team, where I was number one singles for three out of the four years. After graduating from college, I was able to find work as a mutual fund accountant at USBank in downtown Milwaukee. I worked from 6:30-2:30 pm, which allowed me to coach numerous high school sports. I coached boys basketball at Catholic Memorial High School in Waukesha, and Boys and Girls Tennis at Menomonee Falls High School. I fell in love with coaching high school sports and immediately had thoughts of teaching business rather than working in the business world. My wife Julie and I currently live in Oak Creek with our three kids, Ben, Charlie, and Claire. If you're looking for me, chances are you can find me at the baseball and soccer fields, where I will be watching my kids competing. We love to travel as a family! My family has a tradition of travelling to a different city to see a new MLB ballpark every year. We have been to Boston, Cincinnati, Chicago, Minneapolis, Cleveland and New York so far. Do you have any ideas for our next baseball trip? SOUTH MILWAUKEE MIDDLE SCHOOL December 2015 Volume 28, Issue 3 Rocket Outlook Inside this issue: Holiday Concert Infor1 mation Student Religious Accommodations 2 Meet Mr. Schramka 2 SM Municipal Band 3 Upcoming Dates 4 8th Grade Parent/ Student Information 4 Menu 5 6th Grade Folk Fair 6 — REVISED 12/7/15 (see notes in red)— Concert season is quickly approaching and students in the Middle School music groups are excited to share their progress with you. The concerts will be a lively mix of holiday tunes and music from other cultures. Please come and see our concerts! All concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. and are held in the South Milwaukee High School PAC. There is no admission charge. Thursday, December 3 7th Grade Band, Orchestra and Choir Students in 6th Grade Beginning Band and Beginning Orchestra will have their first concert on Thursday, February 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the PAC. Tuesday, December 8 8th Grade Band, Orchestra and Choir Thursday, December 17 6th Grade Band, Orchestra and Choir Concert Dress Code: Boys – Nice black pants, nice white shirt Girls—Nice black pants or skirt and a white top. Skirt length needs to be in accordance with school dress code. If in doubt, please wear pants. Please check that your concert uniform is complete and ready for the concert. Students who do not meet the concert dress code may be unable to perform.