Badger Middle School Newsletter

Hello Badger Middle School Students and Families,

I wish you all a great Thanksgiving Break! Safe travels to those of you traveling. Please note that the Badger Office will be closed for Break 11/27-12/1.

Check the school calendar for upcoming opportunities to support our students.

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!

December 3rd through 5th, all Badger students will participate in the winter STAR reading and math assessments in their language arts and math classes. As a reminder, STAR benchmark information provides teachers, parents and the West Bend School District with the data needed to understand their student's strengths and weaknesses, track their progress over time, and determine appropriate instructional levels based on their current reading or math skills. Please ensure that your child comes to school adequately rested and has eaten a nutritious breakfast during the testing period. More on Star testing below.

Eligible students can receive a dental exam and teeth cleaning at school on December 9th and 10th. Registration is required. Click on the link for more information and to enroll.

Parents and Students- Please check the photos below for found items. These items will be donated on 12/6. Students can claim what belongs to them anytime. (Photos taken 11/25.)

The Washington D.C. trip is back for 8th graders to attend!! We would like to invite all interested parents and students to an informational meeting on Thursday, December 5th in the Badger Cafeteria from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. At the meeting Heather Miller and Lisa Paulson, two Badger social studies teachers, will be sharing with you the opportunity to send your son or daughter to Washington D.C. from June 9th to the 14th. During this trip your student will have the opportunity to explore the Smithsonian museums, visit multiple memorials, tour the U.S. Capitol building and much more. See you on the 5th!!

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:

11/27/2024

No School - Thanksgiving Break

12/4/24

Bullying Unit - Recognizing Bullying & Harassment

In this unit, students learn how to recognize bullying and harassment, stand up safely to bullying, and respond appropriately to harassment. This unit’s content helps students develop empathy, understand the impact of bullying and harassment on individuals and their communities, and examine social and environmental factors that contribute to negative behaviors as well as identify solutions for preventing those behaviors.

Grade 7 - What is Harassment?

Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how to recognize harassment and tell how it’s different from bullying.

Question: Talk to your child about an example of harassment you heard about, or—if you’re comfortable—something you experienced. Ask your child how this is different from bullying.

Grade 8 - Understanding Bullying

Summary: This week’s lesson will help your child examine common beliefs about bullying and harassment. They will begin to gain a perspective on how their opinions compare to those of others.

Question: Ask your child what they think enables bullying and harassment. Encourage a conversation about why bullying and harassment still happens.

12/11/24

Grade 7 - What is Sexual Harassment?

Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how to recognize the difference between sexual harassment and flirting so they can make informed decisions about how to respond.

Question: Remind your child that it's important that they tell you if they experience sexual harassment. If you feel comfortable doing so, share an example of sexual harassment you or another person has experienced and how you or the other person dealt with it.

Grade 8 - Social Factors that Contribute to Bullying

Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will consider other people’s attitudes and beliefs about bullying and harassment, as well as their own.

Question: Share your thoughts and feelings around bullying and harassment with your child. Find out where you and your child agree and disagree and have a respectful discussion.

12/18/24

Grade 7 - The Effects of Sexual Harassment

Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will learn about the effects of sexual harassment, and how to identify support resources available at school.

Question: Help your child brainstorm a list of trusted adults at school who can help if they, or a peer, experiences sexual harassment. Remind them to report any incidents of harassment to you as soon as they can.

Grade 8 - Environmental Factors that Contribute to Bullying

Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will identify environmental factors (the physical space and rules of an area) that contribute to bullying and harassment, and explore how they contribute to bullying and harassment in their school.

Question: Ask your child what environmental factors are. Share your observations about environmental factors that you’ve witnessed in the world outside of school.

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

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/