


The Panther Prowl
Principal Hyde
The mission of Edythe J. Hayes Middle School is to engage all learners in a safe and nurturing environment that fosters academic excellence and develops responsible, respectful leaders and citizens
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FALL 2024 SCHOOLWIDE MAP DATA
As we move through the school year, I want to take a moment to share some exciting news about our students' recent performance on the Fall MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) assessments.
MAP assessments are an essential tool that help us measure each student's academic progress in reading and math. These tests adapt to each student's level, providing us with valuable data to ensure that we are meeting their unique educational needs. The results also give us a projection of how students are likely to perform on the Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) in the spring.
Schoolwide Results
Reading: 64.6% of our students are projected to score at the proficient and distinguished levels on the KSA Reading assessment in the spring. Our goal, as outlined in our Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP), is to increase this number to 72% by May 2025.
Math: 68.46% of our students are projected to score proficient and distinguished on the KSA Math assessment, the highest projected proficiency for our school since 2017! We had set a CSIP goal of 67% by May 2025, and since we have already exceeded that goal, we are raising the bar with an internal goal of 71% by May 2025.
We are thrilled to report that we are starting from a stronger position than last year, with more students projected to score proficient or distinguished in both math and reading. In addition, the average RIT scores in reading and math across all three grade levels are above both the national and district averages. Our students also exceeded the expected growth from Fall 2023 to Fall 2024.
Addressing Achievement Gaps
Despite this positive progress, we continue to observe achievement gaps among our Hispanic, African American, special education, and English Learner (EL) populations in both math and reading. We are committed to closing these gaps through targeted instruction and support.
Our approach is rooted in the Continuous Classroom Improvement (CCI) learning systems. This method focuses on aligning standards, instructional strategies, assessment data, and student feedback to ensure we are intentional in driving student success. Our teachers will use students' individual MAP results, alongside weekly formative assessments and unit assessments, to provide tailored instruction that meets the needs of each student.
We are excited about the growth we are seeing, and we look forward to continuing this upward trend. As always, we appreciate your support and partnership in your students’ education. If you have any questions about your student’s MAP results or how we are using this data to improve instruction, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your continued trust in our school.
MENU CHANGES THIS WEEK:
Due to supply issues, we are switching Monday and Friday’s menus
Monday : Bosco Sticks or BBQ Riblet Sandwich, Potato Wedges, Baked Beans
Friday: Teriyaki Chicken with Rice or Hamburger/Cheeseburger, broccoli
COLOR RUN VIDEOS AND PHOTOS
A HUGE thank you to all of our staff members, volunteers, PTSA members, and Allison Dial who helped make our color run such a success. As a school we have raised over $23,000 towards our outdoor classroom! Please see photos and videos below of our event!
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Aryan Shah-8th grade
Imani Storey-8th grade
Larry Cruz-8th grade
Braelyn Benavides-8th grade
Kipton Elkins- 7th grade
Nathan Rusike- 7th grade
Madilyn Frans- 7th grade
Sydney Suder- 7th grade
Vivienne Levine- 6th grade Lynx
Lamari Wadkins- 6th grade Lynx
Krishna Patel 6th grade Bobcats
Oliver Clear-6th grade Bobcats
Margaret Hock- 6th grade Cougars
Domenico Caldesi Valeri- 6th grade Cougars
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Monday, October 7, 2024
- Dance team practice in the gym at 7:00 am
- KYA meeting at 8:00 am in room 412
- Get fit club after school until 5:30 pm
- Tutoring in the library afterschool until 5:05 pm
- Football practice on the football field after school
- Volleyball practice after school until 6:00 pm
- Archery Parent Meeting in the cafeteria at 6:00 pm
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
- Cheer practice in the gym at 7:00 am
- Academic team practice in room 1001 at 7:30 am
- Get Fit club after school until 5:30 pm
- Football practice on the football field after school
- Volleyball practice in the gym after school
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
- Dance team practice in the gym at 7:00 am
- FCA in room 218 at 7:55 am
- Art club will meet after school until 4:45 pm in room 513 (6th graders only)
- Math team practice after school in room 417
- Tutoring in the library afterschool until 5:05 pm
- Football practice on the football field after school
- Volleyball practice in the gym after school
- Archery practice in the gym from 6:30-8:00 pm
Thursday, October 10, 2024
- Cheer practice in the cafeteria/gym at 7:00 am
- Dance team practice in the cafeteria/gym at 7:00 am
- KYA meeting in room 412 at 8:00 am
- Student Council meeting in room 1007 at 8:00 am
- 7th grade leadership meeting in room 301 after school until 5:00 pm
- Get Fit club after school until 5:30 pm
- Volleyball practice in the gym after school
- Football game AWAY vs. Beaumont @Dunbar High School
- Archery practice in the gym from 6:30-8:00 pm
Friday, October 11, 2024
- Cheer practice in the cafeteria/gym at 7:00 am
- Dance team practice in the cafeteria/gym at 7:00 am
- Academic team practice in room 1001 at 7:30 am
- Wyldlife club in room 201 from 7:30-8:30 am
- Volleyball practice after school in the gym
- Football practice after school on the football field
- Mini Dance Clinic in the cafeteria and gym from 5:00-8:00 pm
Helpful links
Resources
Upcoming events
Oct 17 - Chorus Concert
Oct 18 - Fall Dance
Oct 29- Orchestra Concert
Nov 5- Election day (NO SCHOOL)
Nov 8- Veterans day program
Nov 27, 28, 29 Thanksgiving break (NO SCHOOL)
PANTHER STORE
We’ve been thrilled to see an increase in positive behavior among our students. To recognize their efforts, we've distributed over 8,900 eBucks to students this year. These eBucks can be used to purchase rewards at our EJH Panther Store. We have handed out over 300 items from our panther store so far this year.
While we’ve invested significantly in the store, we're seeking donations to further expand our offerings. If you'd like to support our students' positive behavior and help stock the Panther Store, please consider making a donation (see link below). Your generosity will go a long way in rewarding our students for their hard work
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/EZWVIXUD657W/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1
Devine Carama and some of our students make GOOD MORNING AMERICA!
Sports information
Cross Country
Hayes girls cross country won the FCPS Championship and the boys cross country team came in 2nd!
Archery
Interested in archery?
Clubs information
KYA club
KYA club will be meeting on Monday morning at 8am and Thursday morning at 8am in the library through the month of October.
ACADEMIC TEAM INFORMATION
Coach: Ms. Sarah Van Vooren (Sarah.VanVooren@fayette.kyschools.us)
Assistant Coach: Sra. Belen Morera de Paz (belen.moreradepaz@fayette.kyschools.us)
Practice Sessions: Tuesdays and Fridays, 07:30-08:30, Room 1001 (Portables)
Get Fit club
Interested in getting fit? The Hayes Get Fit club will meet every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday after school until 5:30 pm. If you are interested or need more information please reach out to Dale Smith dale.smith@fayette.kyschools.us
Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP)
Interested in STLP? See flyers below:
Hayes featured artists of the week
TUTORING
After school tutoring
We will begin holding after school tutoring on Mondays & Wednesdays beginning on September 4th. Please review our tutoring expectations.
Please see our tutoring schedule and sign up for dates here.
District Mental Health Information
Introduction
Hello Panther families! My name is Kylie Qualls, and I am the District Mental Health Specialist at Edythe J. Hayes. My role in the building is to provide emotional and social support to students who are referred to me by school staff or by their caregivers. I assist students by teaching them skills to overcome social and/or emotional barriers that impede on their academic or social success. Please feel free to contact me at the school or via email at kylie.qualls@fayette.kyschool.us if you have any questions!
DESSA
The fall Devereux Student Strengths Assessment (DESSA) assessment will be completed between 10/21 and 11/1. The DESSA is a strengths-based screener that provides information on self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, responsible decision making, relationship skills, and optimistic thinking. The data from this assessment can be used to identify student strengths as well as target goals for improvement.
In order for students to participate in the DESSA screening, parents or guardians must provide consent. FCPS has emailed out the consent form to all families. If you have questions, concerns, or need assistance with completing this form, please contact Kylie Qualls.
Social Emotional Learning
This month, students began learning how to set goals and have a positive mindset. Lessons included how to set specific goals, learning from mistakes, overcoming failure, and trying new strategies when having trouble meeting goals.
To help support this development outside of the classroom, here are some discussion questions you can share at home:
“How have you felt about the start of the school year? Have you gotten support from other students or been able to support others who have needed help?”
“What are some things you would like to learn to do this year?”
“What’s a mistake you’ve made in the past and what did you learn from it for the future?” (You can also share your own experiences and what you learned.)
ParenTeen
ParenTeenConnect.org is a free resource for parents that provides expert advice and practical tools for dealing with real parent-teen issues. Parents and teens from across the country were interviewed about the issues that cause conflict in their lives, including screen time, independence, responsibility, and communication. Expertise from Dr. Laura Kastner, in collaboration with families, helped to create this website especially for teens and their caregivers, where they can hear from real families, get expert advice, and learn about practical tools to help them connect and communicate with each other.
Visit ParenTeenConnect.org at home with your child, select a topic together, and get talking!
Barktoberfest
Interested in Middle School wrestling club?
Information for 8th grade families
International Baccalaureate Programme
The International Baccalaureate Programme is one of the most rigorous and relevant college preparation programs in Fayette County and is recognized at colleges/universities all over the world. Tates Creek High School will be having an International Baccalaureate Programme information night for 8th graders on Wednesday October 16 at 6:00pm. This event will discuss the details and benefits of the program and will feature current IB students as well as IB alumni. Click here if you would like to receive a reminder for this event. Visit the TCHS IB website for more information or contact John Hatfield at john.hatfield@fayette.kyschools.us with any questions.
Gifted and Talented (GT) High School Programs
Dear 8th Grade Families,
The Gifted and Talented (GT) High School Programs - Liberal Arts Academy, MSTC and SCAPA - want to make families aware that any 8th grader considering a gifted and talented high school program will need to submit an interest form by October 25, 2024. To ensure opportunity and access for districtwide GT programs for the 2025–2026 school year, required
assessments and auditions needed for program inclusion will occur during the district wide approved testing and audition windows (November–December 2024). The GT HS Program Flyer lists program information and links for submitting the GT Interest Forms.
Interested in being an observer on your students canvas account?
You can learn to navigate and observe all of the content your students will be exposed to through their classroom canvas pages. Please follow the link to learn more.
Attendance numbers from last week:
Monday 9/23: 95.31%
Tuesday 9/24: 95.35%
Wednesday 9/25: 96.19%
Thursday 9/26: 95.70%
Friday 9/27: 86.71%