NEW INFORMATION

Morning before 8:30am: Students are allowed to play only in Gym ½ (no turf field or field)

Yearbook Photos today

Yearbook photos will be taken for the new students today between 10:20 – 11:00 a.m.

Following new students are requested to go to Madras Hall between 10:20 – 11:00 a.m.

Schedule for the Week

 Crazy Human Tricks – Assembly Call!

We need at least 2 representatives from each grade level (Grades 6, 7, and 8) to represent their grade in our next Middle School Assembly!

Do you have a crazy, unique, weird, or wonderful talent that no one else can do?
Examples:

• Rolling your tongue 
• Doing the splits 
• Balancing something unusual 
• Fast clapping, beatboxing, juggling, or any cool trick 

If you think you’ve got what it takes, Gchat Mr. Kader and let him know your Crazy Human Trick!

You’ll get a chance to show it live at the assembly next week — and represent your grade in style! 

NWEA MAP Math Assessment

Show what you know and how you continue to grow as a mathematician! NWEA MAP Math Assessment on Jan 29 and Jan 30 during your Math Class. This is an additional data point to support you with seeing where you are in your Math growth goals. So, you will have the winter MAP assessment in January and then the Spring MAP later in April. Good Luck and try your best! We are excited to see how you continue to grow and achieve your goals!

Lunar New Year

Ready to move, laugh, and celebrate the Lunar New Year the traditional Korean way?

Join us for a fun and energetic Korean Folk Dance Workshop where you’ll learn playful traditional dances performed during Seollal! No experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to try something new.

 Monday–Thursday, February 9–12
 12:25 PM
 BBT

We will conclude with a celebratory performance on Thursday afternoon in the Unity Courtyard!

Come dance, celebrate, and ring in the new year with rhythm and joy! 

All middle school students welcome!

MS Lunch Time Recess Location

On Wednesdays play from 11:10 to 11:35 and eat from 11:35 – 11:55.

Boys and Girls Locker Room Reminders

Below is some information regarding our boys and girls lockers rooms. A reminder that you should only leave belongings in the locker room during PE or sports practices. Please ensure your wet clothes are hung up to dry and collected by the end of the day. Items should not be left there overnight and will be removed. Locker rooms should also be safe spaces for everyone. If you see or hear anything that makes you feel uncomfortable, please speak to an adult.

 Bathroom Reminder

Students must use student bathrooms only. Please don’t use the adult bathrooms 
 Adult bathrooms are for teachers and staff only.

Thank you for respecting the community rules and helping keep our school safe and comfortable for everyone.

Technology Use

A quick reminder about technology use:

• iPads should not be used in the hallways before or between classes — please keep them in your bags until you’re in the classroom.
• iPads are the only approved school device — laptops should stay at home unless a teacher has made a specific exception.

Thanks for helping us keep our hallways safe and focused for learning!

Rainy Day Plan

If it’s raining during break, please remember:

• The fields are closed – they’re too muddy and slippery.
• You can go to the gym or other covered areas to stay dry.
• Follow directions from the teachers on duty and keep the space safe for everyone.

Thanks for helping make rainy days fun and safe!

Wellbeing reminder – Please always go for water and avoid soda or energy drinks

Break and Lunch Community Norms 

• Be sure to include new friends and invitee others to play

For your safety and to limit injury prior to ASIAC… 

• Closed-toed shoes with closed backs to play on the field – No Crocs or slides (P.E. rules apply)
• Closed-toed shoes with closed backs to play basketball – No Crocs or slides (P.E. rules apply) 
• Lunch
  • First half – everyone eats in the cafeteria/iHub together
  • Second half – students can stay in cafeteria or go play on field, in Rec gym, or go to the library
  • No cell phones or iPads during break or lunch
  • School work on iPads in library is permitted