SCHROEDER SNAPSHOTS
March 1
Greetings Schroeder Raider Families!
Thank you for taking the time to read our Schroeder Snapshots newsletter, where you’ll find the latest information about your student’s experience at Schroeder Middle School.
Thank you to the parents and guardians that responded to our High Reliability School survey these past few weeks. While sharing the survey link with parents who attended parent-teacher conferences boosted participation, we ended up with 85 responses. Not great, but still a good sampling our of parents and enough feedback for us to work with!
A few highlights from the survey results include:
- 94.1% of our parents agree or strongly agree that their child feels safe at Schroeder and
- 91.8% of our parents agree or strongly agree that Schroeder is safe and orderly, and that
- 94.1% of our parents agree or strongly agree that Schroeder communicates effectively
- 96.1% of our parents agree or strongly agree that Schroeder’s leaders communicate with
- 93% of our parents agree or strongly agree that their students have opportunities to learn
To view the results for all 18 survey questions, please click on the link below this article. Similar
to last year, parents indicated they were “Unsure” about meetings and professional development
that teacher attended, as well as other similar practices at the school. This year, we have made a
deliberate attempt to inform our parents about what teachers are doing when they are not
teaching students by including more information in the Schroeder Snapshots newsletter. Jen
Becker, our instructional coach, writes articles on these activities for each newsletter, including
this issue. Please check out her article below – thank you!
Last night, the Schroeder PTO put on a dance for all Schroeder students. From 6 to 8 pm last
night, over 100 students enjoyed a night of music, dancing, concessions, and fun with their
friends. Thank you to our PTO officers – Amy Enget, Heather Burchill, and Aimee Bader – for
coordinating this wonderfully successful event. And thank you to our generous parents who
donated gift cards for door prizes – our students were so excited!
Enjoy the weekend with your friends and family!
All the best,
David Nowatzki
Principal
Schroeder Students Enjoying the Dance Last Night!
Mar 11-15--No School (Spring Break)
Mar 20--Early Release at 1:00pm
Mar 27--Big Red Day
Mar 29--No School (Holiday Break)
Apr 1--No School (Holiday Break)
Instructional Coach's Corner
Jen Becker, Instructional Coach
The recent Wonderment Wednesday centered on preparing for the upcoming NDSA, where teachers received essential information to review the protocol for administering the test. Wednesday's time was allocated for teachers to meet the certification criteria for NDSA test administration, a mandatory requirement for all staff serving as test proctors.
On February 28, an early release day was scheduled to provide staff with the opportunity to engage in collaborative meetings within their respective content areas, whether it be across the entire district or within their specific grade-level teams. During these meetings, educators delved into detailed discussions and activities aimed at advancing the ongoing development and implementation of the recently adopted curriculum in certain content areas. This dedicated time allows for a more focused and thorough exploration of strategies, resources, and best practices to enhance the educational experience for students.
Winter Orchestra Concert
The Winter Orchestra Concert is just around the corner!
Monday, March 4 at 7:00pm.
Call time is 6:45 and concert dress is all black (tasteful and professional dress).
*The concert will be live-streamed.*
We are looking forward to sharing out music with you!
Rescheduled 7th & 8th Grade Choir Concert
The 7-8 choir concert was rescheduled due to weather!
The new date is March 5th at 7pm.
Singers should wear concert black and meet in the choir room at 6:45pm.
We are so excited to share our music with you!
Inclusion Week Dress Up Days!
Mar 4-Mar 8
Big Red Day Information
Big Red Day March 27
Important Dates for 8th Graders
Visit Japan!
Interested in visiting Japan?
The Grand Forks-Kanuma Friendship City Student Exchange Program is now open to 8th grade applicants!
This exchange program has been on-going since 1990, but halted for the past 4 years due to Covid. Typically, middle school students from Kanuma visit Grand Forks during odd numbered years, and we visit them on the even years.
Application deadline is March 8th.
Please email Kara Hung at khung180@mygfschools.org with any questions
Mean Girls Jr Performance
7th & 8th Grade Music Trip To Valleyfair
The music department is busy planning the 7th and 8th grade music ensemble field trip to Valleyfair on Friday, May 31st.
If you haven't yet, please take the time to RSVP before March 1st for your child so we can get a more accurate cost for each student. Click the button below to RSVP.
Check your email for more details, and we hope to see your young musician at Valleyfair!
6th Grade IM Floor Hockey
Registration is now open for 6th Grade Floor Hockey.
The registration fee is $12.50 and each participant will need to have a current concussion form on file.
Registration forms can be found outside the Schroeder office and registration fees can be paid through MySchoolBucks. (When using My School Bucks to pay, please go to the website instead of using the app as the app is not supported)
Meet 3:30-4:30 in the Large Gym (schedule below)
Floor Hockey runs Feb 29-Mar 28
INSTEM (Indians into STEM)
INSTEM (Indians into STEM) Information:
Through a joint effort of the ND Department of Public Instruction and VCSU’s Great Plains STEM Education Center, application to participate in INSTEM will now be available to all ND Native American students entering grades 7 – 12 in any North Dakota school. (If space allows, students attending South Dakota schools on Standing Rock tribal lands will also be considered).
The Summer 2024 INSTEM sessions are scheduled as follows:
- Students going into 7th grade for 2024-2025 school year: June 2 - 6, 2024.
- Students going into 8th grade for 2024-2025 school year: June 9 - 13, 2024.
- Students going into 9th or 10th grade for 2024-25 school year: June 16 - 20, 2024.
- Students going into 11th or 12th grade for 2024-25 school year: June 23 - 27, 2024.
For more information about INSTEM, click the button below to go to the website. Here you will find:
- INSTEM’s mission and history
- FAQs about INSTEM
- Student application link (application form will go LIVE soon!)
- Video highlights of previous INSTEM sessions
Note: Final Applications for summer 2024 will be accepted through April 15, 2024.
CLUBS
Have Fun, Join a Club!
Knits and Crafts
Learn how to knit, crochet and craft.
When: Thursdays 3:30pm-4:15pm
Where: Schroeder Library
Join Google Classroom: 6JTT422
Schroeder Card Club
The Schroeder Card Club provides a time allowing students to show and share card collections, trading cards, research card values, and even have card battles. Card types range from sports, to Pokemon, to Magic. This time allows all students with this common hobby to come together and share the joy of card collecting with one another.
Students from all great levels are welcome!
When: Wednesday Mornings 8:00am-8:30am
Where: Room 604
Join Google Classroom a6zquty for announcements and dates
Japanese Culture Club
In Japanese Culture Club we plan to include crafts, traditional dance, taiko drumming, chopstick relays, old fashioned games, an anime watching day, a Pokemon card show and tell day, origami, tea ceremony, calligraphy and more!
When: Wednesdays 3:35pm-4:15pm (except early release days)
Where: Room 109
Babysitting Club
Babysitting club is open to 6th graders who want to learn how to be a responsible and safe babysitter.
In this club we will create games and activities that can be used when students go to babysitting jobs! Basically, creating a "bag of fun" to keep children entertained and engaged. In addition, we will be learning about keeping ourselves and the children we babysit (on your child's own time) safe. Toward the end of the year we will be partnering with SAFE KIDS and their safe sitter course.
When: Mondays 3:3pm-4:00pm.
Where: Room 112
Homework Club
Homework Club is open to any 6th, 7th or 8th grader needing extra time and/or help with homework.
When: 3:30 - 4 pm; Monday - Thursday (not on early release days)
Where: Rm. 801
Text-A-Tip
All Grand Forks Public Schools employees, students, families, and community members are encouraged to report anything they see, hear, or are made aware of that may impact a school. If you see or hear something, say something.
To submit a tip to Cpl. Kyle Misialek, Schroeder's school resource officer, text Kyle at 701-215-4413
- When providing information, please be as detailed as possible. Include the name of the school(s), person(s) involved, type of alleged activities, when they occurred/may occur.
- All threats are taken seriously. Police are notified, and officers and school administrators work together to thoroughly investigate any threat, whether it is made verbally, in writing, email, text message, or online. The earlier we know about a potential threat, the earlier an investigation can begin.
ND Tip
Help protect our community with NDTip! Here in North Dakota, we care about the safety of our communities. With NDTip, we can help ensure that safety through the touch of our fingertips!
NDTip is an anonymous, easy-to-use app that is designed to protect people from unsafe situations.
You can download the NDTip app from the App Store or Google Play and submit anonymous tips about suspicious activity to <Your County Sheriff’s Department>. You can also text a tip to 847411 beginning with your local law enforcement's keyword found on hhs.nd.gov/nd-tip Help keep our community safe. If you see something, you can say something, through NDTip!
NDTip is not an emergency service. For immediate assistance, dial 911.
March Concessions Schedule
Lunch Menus
March Safe Kids
2023-2024 Yearbooks Are On Sale Now!
Capture the Memories Forever with Your Yearbook!
It's that time of the year! Don't miss out on the chance to own a piece of middle school history. Our yearbooks are now available for purchase, packed with memories, laughs, and unforgettable moments.
Act fast! Quantities are limited, and the memories are endless. Don't let this opportunity slip away – order your yearbook today and make your middle school experience unforgettable!
Ordering instructions are below:
Attendance Line 701-746-2334
Please enter this number into your phone so you can inform us when your student is absent or needs to leave our building during the day for an appointment. We request a phone call or written note for all absences.
Please be courteous to our office staff and teachers and call well in advance to the time that you are needing to pick up your student. By not doing this could result in delay of dismissing your student and interrupting a teacher in the middle of teaching a class.
8:40 - 3:30
8:00 - 4:00
DOORS OPEN: The west door (#2) opens early for morning band, orchestra, and athletic practices. Our other student entries (#1 and 17) open at 8:00 a.m., and once school begins, our front doorbell (#1) should be rung for visitor access. All doors are locked for security.
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