🚩Important Dates🚩
- November 3: Daylight Saving time, set clocks back 1 hr. at 2am.
- November 4: Board of Education Meeting @ Betty J. Glick Assembly Chambers 6pm .
- November 13: Picture Retakes.
- November 14: Site Council/PTA meeting at 6pm Seward Middle Library.
- November 15: Early Release @ 12:45pm.
- November 28 & 29: No School - Thanksgiving break.
Check here for daily announcements:
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SewardMiddleSchool
School Blog: https://kpbsd.org/schools/seward-middle/
6th Grade: Abigail Jones
Abigail Jones exemplifies leadership through her positive influence on classmates and her commitment to helping others. She is actively involved in volunteer efforts, always stepping up to assist wherever needed. Abby is always encouraging teamwork and collaboration among her classmates to achieve their shared goal.
7th Grade: Gianna Jones
Gianna Jones is a positive and supportive presence in the classroom, always encouraging her peers. She consistently works hard, giving her best effort in everything she does. Gianna is an exceptional teammate, celebrating the successes of others with genuine enthusiasm.
8th Grade: Oliver Bukac
Oliver Bukac has shown exceptional thoughtfulness, always considering the needs of his classmates and teachers. His consistent engagement in class discussions and activities makes him a valuable contributor to our learning environment. Ollie's willingness to lend a hand whenever needed truly highlights his helpful and kind nature.
Congratulations to Jessica Bamford for being named Employee of the Month! As our librarian, Jessica consistently goes above and beyond to support the literacy goals of our school and to foster a deep love of reading among our students. She is dedicated to accommodating every class, making sure there is always time for students to engage with the library’s resources.
Jessica’s personal touch is unmatched—she knows our students and their specific needs, ensuring that each child has the opportunity to explore books that inspire and challenge them. Teachers can always count on her for insightful suggestions on book studies, as she is quick to find the perfect, class-appropriate material. Jessica provides countless opportunities for our students to broaden their horizons through reading, and her efforts are truly invaluable to our school community.
Thank you, Jessica, for your hard work and dedication!
📌Iron Mountain FFA/Upward Bound/T3
Iron Mountain FFA will be holding their November meeting on Monday the 4th at 4:30 PM at the high school in room 208. We will be working on AET to update past and present employment records to prepare for scholarships and practicing for speaking events. If anyone is interested in various opportunities to gain scholarships and work on their resumes, please join us.
The Upward Bound/T3 has some awesome new faces joining to help with our Secret Santa activity and completing the teacher room signs for the middle school. We will be meeting on November 6th and 20th at 2:30 after school at the middle school and grade checks will be the opposite Wednesdays at lunchtime for both the middle and high school students. Please join us for our early holiday fun 3D printing and celebrating personal successes!
Kimberly 'Kim' Barhaug
Iron Mountain FFA Advisor
Seward Upward Bound/T3 Coordinator
MS: 907.224.9032, room 110
📌Picture Retakes
When: Wednesday, November 13
Order Online: mylifetouch.com
Picture ID: EVT7ZN86M
Questions about pictures contact Lifetouch Customer Service: 1-800-736-4753.
Pictures were handed out to student on October 16. If you were not happy with your students original photos and would like a retake, please send your child to school with the original picture packet on November 13 to hand directly to the photographer. Lifetouch will replace your original order with the retake portraits at no cost.
📌Yearbook Cover Contest
Make Seward Middle School history with the school’s yearbook cover contest. Students can submit up to three original artwork entries to have a shot at having their art become the yearbook front cover. The back cover will be chosen from among the submissions. The winner receives a free yearbook. All entries must meet the following requirements:
· The entry must be original art created by the student.
· The entry can be digital or hard copy (like a hand-drawn drawing). No photography.
· The entry must say “Seward Middle School” and “2024-2025.”
· The entry should be “portrait” style and not “landscape.”
Due Date: Monday, November 18, at 3:00
Submission: Submit all entries to Ms. Satterlund either by email (msatterlund@kpbsd.org) or submitted directly to Ms. Satterlund.
Voting: All students in the school will vote on the entries with a runoff vote as needed.
Questions? Contact Ms. Satterlund msatterlund@kpbsd.org
Classroom Activity
“Mr. Josh’s WIN class is reading ‘Fighter in Velvet Gloves’ and learning about Southeast Alaskan Native tribes. Several tribes in the region create totem poles to pass along family history and events, as well as through oral story. Students learned a bit about their own family’s history and drew something representative, eventually making their own class totem pole!”
Canvas
PowerSchool
A big thank you to all the parents who bring in staff snacks on Wednesdays! Your thoughtfulness keeps our staff full and happy, and we truly appreciate your support. It makes a wonderful difference in our school community!
This spooky display of treats was brought to us by Traci B. & Elizabeth d.
Thanks for all you do!
We are in search of parent/community volunteers to be an adult presence and friendly face during the two lunch periods at Seward Middle School that span from: 11:35-12:40pm each day.
This is a great opportunity to bring parents and caring community members into the building to connect with kids, which is a goal of Youth360, our Parent Collaboratives, and the Icelandic Prevention Model.
Also, if you aren't already an approved volunteer in KPBSD schools, please fill out the volunteer paperwork and checkboxes for ALL three of our Seward Schools to take advantage of opportunities, like this one, to support our schools and youth.
https://kpbsd.org/departments/assistant-superintendent/instructional-services/hr/volunteer/
Special Education Teacher: Salary DOE
Special Education Aide: $22.22/hr.—7hr/day
Instructional Tutor: $23.86/hr. - 3.5hr/day
Interested in any of the above positions apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/kpbsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22Seward+Middle+School+-+Seward+Area%22
Substitutes Needed
For information check out the KPBSD Substitute Information page. https://kpbsd.org/.../instruct.../hr./substitute-information/