Providing a Setting of High Expectations that Engages and Motivates All Students in a Successful Learning Environment SRI Seminar Competition Volume 6 Issue 23 Parent Connection Osan Middle School 30 Jan 2015 Mr. Edward’s seminar students have won the Quarter 2 Seminar SRI Challenge. Collectively, these students raised their lexile reading scores 33.9 points! Our wonderful PTSO will provide the group ice cream sundaes on February 5th during part of the seminar period. All OMS students are participating in a year-long Seminar Challenge for Most Improved SRI Score in pursuit of succeeding with our school-wide Goal 1 Reading/Language Arts (OMS student achievement will significantly increase overall as measured by Lexile level and local summative assessment; and in targeted areas of text analysis and evaluating and extending meaning as measured by Terra Nova 3rd Edition). OMS students take the Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) computer-based reading test five times a year in order for Language Arts teachers to assess student reading comprehension levels. After each SRI test, each seminar’s total new growth will be calculated to determine that quarter’s winning seminar. Parents, check out your student’s current library book and cheer them on for Quarter 3 Reading!! _________________________________________ The Osan Middle School National Geographic School Bee will be held on February 3, 2015. Contestants, alternates, and parents have been notified. We are looking forward to seeing our students show their knowledge of the geography of our world! Please visit http:// www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee for study tips, quizzes and more information. Help your child by regularly visiting Feb 2 our website: h p://www.dodea.edu/Pacific/Korea/OsanAB/ OsanMS Feb 12 Calendar of Events PTSO Meeting, 4:00 p.m. IC PTSO/Spaghetti Bingo Night 6:00 p.m. OMS Cafeteria Feb 16 President’s Day– Federal Holiday Feb 19 Lunar New Year– Student Holiday 1 Providing a Setting of High Expectations that Engages and Motivates All Students in a Successful Learning Environment “The Relationship Between Career Fairs & Mental Health" Volume 6 Issue 23 Parent Connection Osan Middle School 30 Jan 2015 Today marks the end of "Career Week" for students at Osan Mid‐ dle School, with the cumulating event of an all‐day "Career Fair" held in the school gym. In the past weeks, students have been encouraged to not only further explore and expand their understanding of particular careers and occupations, but to al‐ so connect how those career fields relate to their current schoolwork, homework, and the classes they take. This process of connecting eventual outcomes to present day functioning helps to promote emotional well‐being. When students are sup‐ ported in setting realistic short‐ and long‐range goals that can lead to obtainable outcomes, the road ahead often feels brighter and more promising. A positive outlook on the future helps to strengthen student mental health. _______________________________________________________________________ Wellness Wednesday Many people eat foods with too much solid fats, added sugars, and salt. Added sugars and fats load foods with extra calories you don’t need. Too much sodium may increase your blood pressure. Choose foods and drinks with little or no added sugars. Drink water instead of sugary drinks. Did you know that there are about 10 packets of sugar in a 12-ounce can of soda? Choose 100% fruit juice instead of fruit-flavored drinks. 100% natural juice and 100 % fruit juice are two different things. Look at the label carefully when you purchase juice. Select fruit for dessert. Remember, you don't have to eat less to be healthy, you just have to eat right! 2 Providing a Setting of High Expectations that Engages and Motivates All Students in a Successful Learning Environment Celebrate Student Success Volume 6 Issue 23 Parent Connection Osan Middle School 30 Jan 2015 Quarterly Grade Level Awards Assembly Schedule Quarter 2 Grade 6 February 9 Grade 7/8 February 11 Report cards have been mailed to student’s home ad‐ dress. You will receive an email notification, recogni‐ tion criteria, if your student is receiving an award on week prior to the Grade Level Awards Assembly. Award assemblies will begin promptly at 2:00 p.m. in the Thunderbird Café. ____________________________________________________ OnetimevolunteeropportunityatOsanMiddleSchool Ifyouareknownforpreparingthedishesfromyournativecountry/culture, OMSCookingClubwantsYOUasavolunteer! We’llmeetafterschool,possiblyFridayafternoons,beginningafterSpring Break,andI’dlovetohavefouror iveparent‐volunteerscomeinondifferent daystopresentarepresentativefoodfromyourculturethatisespeciallypopular inyourownfamily.Forexample,oneweekwemightlearntomakeKorean kimbaporjapjae,thenextFilipinolumpiaorpancit,thefollowingyakisoba,etc. We’dliketoemphasizenutritiousfoods. ThiswillrequiremeetingwithMrs.Kuttleroncetoplan,thencomingonyour prearrangeddaytopresent,demonstrate,andassiststudentsinthepreparationof yourchosendish.Mrs.Kuttlerwillpurchasethefoodanddoanyprepyourequire. Pleaseconsiderwhetheryoucaninspireourstudentstolearnaskillwhich willhelpthembecomemoreindependentandself‐suf icientpeople,whoknow howtosavemoneyandenjoygoodhealthbycookingforthemselves,aswellas introducingthemtothebeautyofyourculturethroughyourdeliciousandnutri‐ tiousfood! [email protected],orbycallingtheOMS library/InformationCenter0505‐784‐7375. 3 Providing a Setting of High Expectations that Engages and Motivates All Students in a Successful Learning Environment Volume 6 Issue 23 30 Jan 2015 Come out and join the fun at Osan Middle School! February 12, 2015 @6:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria! The PTSO is also looking for volunteers to help with our PTSO! Parent Connection Osan Middle School We need Membership Coordinator, Volunteer coordinator, Awards Coordinator and Bulletin Board Coordinator. ____________________________________________________ Osan Airman & Family Readiness Center February 11—Conflict Resolution for Children 4-12 1700-1800 This presentation addresses understanding conflict, types of conflict in the workplace, conflict styles, ways we respond to conflict, conflict in the workplace, communication guidelines and how to resolve conflict. February 18– Conflict Resolution for Teens-1700-1800 This presentation provides guidelines and ground rules for everyone to use when resolving conflict as well as effective problem solving techniques will be addressed. This is developed for parents. 4
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