Apologies for the longer Gator News than normal. Apparently there was an issue with my account and my last few Newsletters have not been distributed. I sincerely apologize the loss of information and communication!
We are in the final week before Winter break! It's hard to believe we are already more than half way through the school year. Hopefully you can see the great growth and learning your Gator has obtained this year in their report cards. It's super exciting to see the collective growth our students are making so far this year.
MSMS Data Highlights? (It's great and rare to see this kind of gain midyear in a middle school! )
- The number of students that were proficient or above on our RenStar Literacy Testing went from 74% of our Gators up to 78.8% of our Gators. And we also saw a significant reduction in the number of students that were flagged for Urgent Intervention (down 7.1% to 5.6%, as a school)
- The number of students that were proficient or above on our RenStar Math Testing went from 62% of our Gators up to 68% of our Gators. And we also saw a significant reduction in the number of students that were flagged for Urgent Intervention (down 8.3% to 6.5%, as a school).
- Chronic Absenteeism (missing more than 10% of the school days) last year at this time approximately 27% of our students were chronically absent. This year, we are down to 19%...that's an 8% drop.
- Discipline Data:
- We had a drop in our HHB from last year 22 at this time to 4 so far this year (82% drop)
- In and Out of School Suspensions dropped from 20 last year to 7 so far this year (65% drop).
Our incredidbly dedicated teachers, staff and students are working hard each and every day to help our Gators grow in incredible ways. We hope that you also take great pride in this data as we know it is our work is done in partnership with families and caregivers.
Best, Julie
Have a Gator Celebration? Email me! julieconrad@mpsvt.org
We LOVE to celebrate the great things our amazing GATORS do both in our school community and community at large! Do you have a shout out on how one of our students or staff have stepped up? Please email me and let me know so we can spread our Gator Pride!
Shout Out to:
- The winning team of Main Street Middle School will compete for the state of Vermont against the other 3 teams (NW Vermont, SW Vermont and SE Vermont. If they win that they may move on to Eastern’s and Nationals. Atticus, Noah, Hayden, Ella, Fiona and Valerie — with Coach Dave. Noah, Hayden, Ella and Fiona will represent the NE region’s school team winners at the state level on Mar 23.The Vermont state competition will take place on March 23 and it will be in Burlington at UVM innovation hall for spectating.
- Our Montpelier Mini Metro Teams are winning big with several different tournament champions this past weekend. I have confirmation that at least the 5/6 Girls and the 7/8 Boys came home winning it all.
- The Week before last, the Montpelier teams for 5/6 Boys were 1st, 2nd, and 4th in the tournament hosted by the Montpelier Rec Department...
Gator gear we have a school store open and ready to go!
https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/vermont/montpelier/main-street-middle-school
Part of the proceeds kick back to the school so not only will you be able to show off your Gator pride but you'll be helping out the teams as well!
Cough drops
I hope you all have been enjoying the recent sunshine as much as I have. Despite the brighter weather, we're still seeing cold symptoms, including sore throat and cough. If your student needs cough drops at school, cough drops need to be dropped off in the health office by an adult and an over the counter medication form needs to be signed by the caregiver. Cough drops can then be dispensed to the student throughout the day by the nurse. The nurse does not have a school supply of cough drops, and students may not carry cough drops in school. Here is a link to the over the counter medicine form that can be filled out ahead of time: OTC medication form.
We encourage students to bring a water bottle and drink water throughout the day to soothe a minor cough or sore throat. If your student needs a water bottle, they can request one from MSMS Sustain here.
Crutches
A reminder that students may only use crutches in school when a written healthcare provider's order for crutches has been given to the school nurse. Crutches are not supplied by the school nurse. Please contact the school nurse directly if your student will need to use crutches in school so that appropriate accommodations can be made.
Please check out these important updates from the district that include information about and calls for caregiver participation in the:
Instagram: MainStreetMiddleSchoolVT
Facebook: Main Street Middle School
MRPS BLOG: Visit https://www.smore.com/7agn0 and subscribe!
Main Street Middle School Webpage
2023-2024 MRPS School Calendar
MRPS Student Support Services: Special Education Handbook for Caregivers
Caregiver Reporting: If you believe you have witnessed or experienced discrimination, bias-based harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, or bullying at MRPS, please report it to a school administrator as possible. If you do not feel comfortable reporting in person, please complete this reporting form. If you have any questions please contact MRPS Director of Social Emotional Learning & Wellness, Jessica Murray, at jessicamurray@mpsvt.org or (802) 505 0435.
