Badger Middle School Newsletter

Hello Badger Middle School Students and Families,

Hard to believe we are ending the 2nd month of school. Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks feel just around the corner!

Our students continue to demonstrate that they are responsible, respectful, safe, and ready. In fact, we have an end of quarter assembly (with an assembly schedule) on November 8th to celebrate our hard work. In the next newsletter, and on Facebook, look for highlights of our Badger Pride incentive- students could earn the opportunity to smash pumpkins Friday, November 1st, during lunch by demonstrating the expected behaviors.

It's been a fast fall, with fun activities such as homecoming and Halloween (Shout out to Mrs. Bracey's class-see photo- and all our students who participated in the Halloween costume contest!) Looking forward to more celebrating ahead.

Thank you so much for the continued support and feel free to reach out to me any time.

Sincerely,

Patrick O'Connor

Principal

Badger Middle School

(262) 335-5456

Congrats to our most recent Students of the Week.

Students are selected based on their contributions to the school, excellence in the classroom, and their positive impact on others. Each week, 6 staff members are chosen at random to nominate a student who shows these qualities.

With great students like these in our hallways, the future is looking bright!

Staff of the Week are nominated by students or staff. See the most recent staff of the week below.

We are proud of our hardworking, caring staff!

Parents can access Canvas, WBSD's Learning Management System, using the information linked here. This can help you assist your student in keeping organized.

At the beginning of the year, I explained that we are focused on improving reading and math proficiency as data indicates those are drivers for our students’ success.

Action steps include continued writing about non-fiction reading across the curriculum strategies. Math teachers are working with Math coaches to continue to refine their craft. Behaviorally, we are focusing on behaviors in the "Be Respectul" category of our behavior expectations. These include behaviors such as disrespectful, disruptive, or insubordinate behavior and inappropriate language. Action steps include targeted resource lessons and specific strategies implemented with students who need support in this area.

We also have Staff Goal teams focused on helping us achieve our goals around these areas of focus.

You can help by continuing to encourage students to: do their best, grow daily, and be responsible, respectful, safe and ready to learn daily is all we ask as partners in education.

There is no school in the West Bend School District November 27th, 28th, and 29th.

The full school district calendar can be found here.

Here's a Preview of upcoming Second Step Lessons:

11/6/2024

Grade 7

Lesson 5: Overcoming Roadblocks 1

Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how to use If–Then plans to overcome roadblocks. If–Then Plans help your child anticipate potential roadblocks and come up with plans for addressing them.

Question: Ask your child to explain to you what an If–Then Plan is. Work together to make a plan for how your child can respond positively to a difficult situation they might encounter at home.

Grade 8

Lesson 5: Pursuing My Interests

Summary: In this week's lesson, your child will identify and respond to positive and negative influences that may affect them while pursuing a goal.

Question: Tell your child about something positive or negative that influenced you as you were working toward a goal. For example, a friend who helped you find a job or learn a new skill. Ask your child about positive and negative factors that may influence them.

11/13/2024

Grade 7

Lesson 6: Overcoming Roadblocks 2

Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will identify a goal they want to work on, anticipate roadblocks, and develop an If–Then Plan for their own goal.

Question: Think of a time you achieved a big goal, such as learning to drive or graduating from school. Tell your child about your big goal and some of the smaller goals you needed to finish in order to achieve it. Ask your child to tell you about a goal they have.

Grade 8 - Pause on Second Step Lessons

On November 13th, November 20th, and a date in January ALL 8th graders will participate in the DPI required Academic and Career Planning lessons. The lessons will take place during the 30-minute time that is typically allotted for Second Step lessons. If your child has opted out of Second Step lessons, they are still required to attend their resource on November 13th, November 20th, and the date in January to fulfill the DPI required lesson.

11/20/2024

Grade 7

Lesson 7: Advice on Roadblocks

Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will put their knowledge about overcoming roadblocks into action by giving advice to a sixth-grader who is struggling to learn something new.

Question: Tell your child about a time you had to try something new to overcome a roadblock, such as asking someone for help or looking at a problem with a different viewpoint. Tell your child what eventually helped you overcome that roadblock.

Grade 8 - Pause on Second Step Lessons

On November 13th, November 20th, and a date in January ALL 8th graders will participate in the DPI required Academic and Career Planning lessons. The lessons will take place during the 30-minute time that is typically allotted for Second Step lessons. If your child has opted out of Second Step lessons, they are still required to attend their resource on November 13th, November 20th, and the date in January to fulfill the DPI required lesson.

11/27/2024

No School - Thanksgiving Break

Though thus far, Newsletters have been sent every other week, the Badger Middle School Newsletter will be sent as needed to keep you updated- not necessarily bi-weekly. Any pressing information will be sent via Skyward Messenger to your email. Please reach out to any school staff anytime.

Breakfast & Lunch

To make online payments, use RevTrak: https://www.west-bend.k12.wi.us/District/14206-Untitled.html

To check the menus, go to: https://www.west-bend.k12.wi.us/District/Department/19-School-Nutrition

Though thus far, Newsletters have been sent every other week, the Badger Middle School Newsletter will be sent as needed to keep you updated- not necessarily bi-weekly. Any pressing information will be sent via Skyward Messenger to your email. Please reach out to any school staff anytime.

Daily announcements that are read over the loudspeaker in the morning can be found here.

This link will be placed at the bottom of the newsletter from now on for easy access.

Mission: We will be respectful of ourselves and each other, work together to develop integrity, persevere in the face of difficulty, and strive for excellence.

Website: http://west-bend.k12.wi.us/BMS/
Location: 727 S. 6th Ave., West Bend, WI, USA 53095
Phone: 262-335-5455
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BadgerMiddleSchool/