MMS Update 9-30-24

Students, please check PowerSchool to view your second trimester schedule.

Half Day of School - 11-26-24

No School - 11-27-24 through 11-29-24

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

At ages 11 to 14 changes are going to happen. One could say they may have the Middle School Blues? Transition can be a tough time for kids. Used to be, being a teenager was an exciting time for everyone and parents were able to cope. Today, the most important thing for parents is to remain connected to their kids and be able to continue to provide them the love and support they still need. For most kids, that attitude begins to creep in it's not cool to have parents hanging out with you or you even doing stuff together. Rising expectations in academics to perform for college and personal responsibility are often a source of all kinds of new challenges both have never had before.

Changes that will take place during this time mean height, voice, skin, hair, and how kids relate to us are all totally changed as kids move into their teens. Hormonal changes may be the most difficult to handle, but how you react in teaching them to cope must change for the family unit to survive. It is always going to be a positive option if you intend for your kids to make family important day after day.

Here are some ideas presented to you that will assist you in coping in these changes in your children. Continuing to remain a solid positive influence in their lives and not alienate them can be fun.

Cooking Together

Start a Book Club

Family Trips

Serving Others Through Activities

Child Allowances

Encourage A Family Journal

"Engaging your middle schooler and allowing him or her to express an area of interest is a worthwhile task. Have fun and enjoy your child where he is in his life now! The middle school years won’t last forever, but your nurtured connections will lay the groundwork for a lifetime of happily shared experiences." Think about that and all that it means. Give your relationships inside the family time to grow.

Hello Milwood Families,

If you have used Legos, yarn or fabric that you are not going to use we are asking if they could be donated to Milwood. The Legos would be used in STEM and science classes. The yarn and fabric would be used for fabric art in Milwood art.

Thank you.

The Young Lancers explore engineering concepts in science class.

Every school day counts in a child's academic life...

A missed school day is a lost opportunity for students to learn. In this era of increased accountability for states, districts, and schools, the connection between student attendance and learning is being studied more than ever before. As a result, education agencies are asked with increasing frequency to report attendance data in a standard manner to allow comparisons across organizations and jurisdictions.

The primary rationale for high-quality attendance data is the relationship between student attendance and student achievement.

6th, 7th and 8th grade girls are welcome to join the FALL BALL group. We practice basketball skills, develop teamwork and learn the game of basketball. Contact Mrs. Kahler for more information!

The Kalamazoo County Health Department will be coming to Milwood Magnet School on Thursday, December 12, 2024 (10:00 am to 12:00 pm). They will provide immunizations for students in need of updated vaccinations!

If you have a conflict or concerns with another student, please stop in the Student Center and complete an incident report. We will work to help you resolve your problems.

District Beliefs, Expectations & Responsibilities

The Kalamazoo Public School District believes that all students can learn when provided with appropriate instruction and an environment that is safe and orderly. To create such an educational setting requires a comprehensive program of instruction, written and consistently enforced standards of discipline, and the cooperative efforts of students, parents/guardians, school staff and the community. In order to develop and maintain a positive educational setting, discipline standards should balance the need for consistency and uniformity with the need for discretionary authority, and should offer alternatives. The Kalamazoo Public Schools’ Student Code of Conduct is based on the following beliefs:

1. Discipline is a natural element of educational and personal development.

2. Positive behaviors are encouraged through appropriate reinforcement and/or corrective measures.

3. The rights and welfare of the individual as well as the entire school population will be protected. 4. The Student Code of Conduct should lead to a clear understanding of behavioral expectations and consequences for unacceptable behavior.

5. The school will strive to achieve a balance between the rights of students and the need for order and safety for the entire school population.

OutFront Kalamazoo provides programs and services for youth and adults such as peer support groups, social events, educational resources, gender affirming products, and more.

All students should check their grades. Be sure you have completed all of your work and be sure you don’t have any missing assignments. Talk to your teachers about how you can improve your grades and make the 2nd trimester honor roll.

• Students have 4 minutes to transition from one class to another. They must be on time for each of their classes. They should be in their seats ready to learn when the bell rings.

• 1. No Cell phones/headphones/earbuds/ Air pods

  2. No Hats or Hoods on heads

  3. No Backpacks/winter coats

  4. No sunglasses/bandanas

  5. No Food/drinks (other than water in clear water bottles) in classrooms

• Parents, remember to use PowerSchool to monitor your child's grades and attendance. It is important for all students to arrive to school and class on time every day.

• If you or your child becomes aware of a situation that may create a problem at school, please contact an administrator at the school (269-337-0670). We want to be proactive and maintain the best possible learning environment for our students.

Academic Achievement, Safety and Order are Milwood Magnet School Priorities!

PowerSchool Parent Portal is an online resource that gives parents/guardians access to their student’s:

• Grades and attendance
• Test results
• Report Cards
• Attendance history
• Email notifications that can include your child's grades and school announcements
• Teacher comments
• Calendars

How do I access the PowerSchool Parent Portal?

Click this link.

Parents, remember to use PowerSchool to monitor your child's grades and attendance. If you have any questions or concerns please give us a call at 269-337-0670.

It is important for all students to arrive to school and class on time every day. Remind students to bring their charged Chromebook every day.

We are committed to ensuring that the students are provided with a safe and orderly academic environment, where learning is the primary focus of our students.

Mission of Milwood Magnet School

Milwood Magnet School will engage all students in rigorous learning experiences that promote academic excellence, while fostering a positive inclusive environment that demonstrates our school’s core values: preparation, respect, integrity, determination, and effort.

Vision of Milwood Magnet School

At Milwood Magnet School, our vision is to educate and empower the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally, so they have the skills to be a positive influence in our community.

Principal, William Hawkins - Hawkinswm@kalamazoopublicschools.net

Assistant Principal, Aaron Sauter –Sauteram@kalamazoopublicschools.net

Counselor, Joshua Kruger - Krugerja@kalamazoopublicschools.net

Counselor, Rashonda Wiggins - Wigginsrl@kalamazoopublicschools.net