Wachter Middle School
Winter Newsletter
Wachter Middle School reports on important behavioral information using the framework of Career Ready Practices. This helps us to monitor the learner transitions to Middle School environments; measure and support building-wide expectations and identify skills gaps to support important behaviors that impact academic achievement. These scores are visible through the visual progress report on the Powerschool student and parent portal.
WHY
- Prepare Students for Future Success - Equip students with essential skills and behaviors necessary for thriving in their careers and beyond.
- Develop Key Competencies - Focus on communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and personal responsibility to ensure students are well-rounded and capable.
- Bridge Classroom and Real-World Applications - Integrate academic and technical skills to connect classroom learning with practical, real-world applications.
HOW
- Embedded in Curriculum - CRPs are integrated into classroom activities, projects, and assessments across various subjects to create holistic learning experiences.
- Ongoing Assessment and Feedback - Utilize formative and summative assessments, rubrics, portfolios, and teacher observations to monitor and support student progress.
- Technology Integration - Leverage platforms like PowerSchool for efficient tracking and reporting of student progress in CRPs.
WHAT
- Career-Ready Practices Overview - CRPs include skills like effective communication, critical thinking, teamwork, creativity, problem-solving, and responsible decision-making.
- Benefits for Students - Help students develop essential life skills, improve employability, and enhance their ability to succeed in various environments.
- Parental Involvement - Parents can support their children by encouraging participation in activities like volunteering, team projects, and goal setting.
- Contact Information - Parents can reach out to their child’s teachers or visit the BPS curriculum portal for more information on CRP integration and resources.
Band Camp
The BPS Summer Band Camp will tentatively take place August 4-8 and August 11-13, 2025 (8 total days) at Simle Middle School – 1218 Simle Drive, Bismarck ND 58501. Contact info: WMS Band Director, Dave Augustadt at david_augustadt@bismarckschools.org or Nicole Fitzgerald, District Fine Arts Secretary at 701-323-4082.
Registration form link: bit.ly/3PS7LY3
Southside Fitness and Training
The Southside Fitness and Training coaching staff will be offering their summer training along with basketball, football, wrestling, volleyball, and soccer camps at Wachter Middle School. Please check the following website for more information and camp registration forms. https://wachter.bismarckschools.org/activities/camps
or contact andrew_prokop@bismarckschools.org. or Kevin_schmitcke@bismarckschools.org
Southside Chess Tournament
A few things to note:
- Concessions will be available
- There will be door prizes donated by local businesses
- Entry is free
- Elementary students must be accompanied by an adult
- Participants must RSVP before the time of the event
- Participants are not eliminated and are able to continue playing after a loss
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