Boys’ Lacrosse Schedule
The Girls’ Lacrosse and Track schedules are in the Newsletter. Please click on “Newsletter” under “Parent & Student Resources.”
From the Principal
March 2010
March 8th, 2010 (Rachel Severn)Dear Parents,
Lately I have had numerous conversations with 8th grade families and students about the transition to Roosevelt High School. Most of the students are excited, with the natural uneasiness of not knowing what to expect. Parents, I seem to sense the same feelings coming from you as well. These feelings are both natural and understandable. Roosevelt is a larger building with more course selections, more students (who are larger and more mature), and the upcoming challenges of the next stages of adolescence. We want you to know that we recognize these natural feelings and recognize the importance of a successful transition from Stanton Middle School to Theodore Roosevelt High School.
Because we recognize the importance of a smooth transition from middle school to high school, Roosevelt High School and Stanton Middle School have created a Transition Team. The Transition Team is comprised of 8th grade teachers, the 8th grade counselor, RHS teachers that teach predominantly 9th grade classes, and RHS guidance counselors. The Transition Team has received professional development regarding the importance of the 8th to 9th grade transition, and has researched effective components of successful national transition programs. The Transition Team brought back the information and data they gathered, and have tailored a transition plan to meet the needs of our students, our families, and Kent City Schools. This plan starts in early February of the 8th grade year and continues throughout the students’ freshmen year. The plan is too extensive to list all of its components here, so here is just a sampling:
February 18th – 8th grade Open House was held at RHS
February 22nd – 8th grade students returned registration sheet
March 2nd-4th & 8th – Mrs. Rutzky meets with Stanton students
April 30th – Course verification sheets mailed to students
May 4th – RHS students visit Stanton to discuss student life at RHS
August 16th-20th – Schedules mailed home to students
August 19th – Freshmen Parent Orientation– 7:00 p.m. @ RHS
August 20th – Freshmen “Kickoff” Orientation/Transition to RHS
August 25th – 1st day of classes for freshmen only
We hope that this plan eases some of our student and parent concerns. As most of you know, much of my experience has been at RHS, and I would love to answer any questions or concerns you or your students may have.
Sincerely,
Tom Larkin, Principal
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March 12 Announcements
Get your Locker Letters! (See below)
Attention all 8th Graders: Did you see the Video of the 8th Grade Semi-Formal on WSMS? Want to own a copy for your very own? DVD’s will be on sale for $5.00 each. See Mrs. Finley to purchase your DVD today!
Stanton’s Academic Challenge is set for Thursday, March 25 from 6:30 – 8pm in the Auditeria. There will be an “Are You Smarter Than A Middle Schooler?” round where students will go head-to-head against faculty and staff. You won’t want to miss this fun event!
ATTENTION ALL S.A.V.E. CLUB MEMBERS: There will be a S.A.V.E Club meeting held on Wednesday, March 17th during 6th period lunch. 7th graders need to quickly get their lunches and meet Mrs. Dukes in the Media Center Wireless Lab. 8th grade S.A.V.E. members are encouraged and welcome to attend; however they must have a pass from their 6th period teachers. Please spread the word to your fellow club members, and we’ll see you on the 17th.
Today’s after school activities include Art Club at 2:45pm and play practice at 3pm.
Get Your Locker Letters!
The Girls’ Volleyball Team is selling these really cool Locker Letter Magnets. a “must have” for any Locker or Refrigerator. Click on the link below for the flyer and order form. Don’t Miss Out!
PTO Gift Card Fundraiser
Raise money for Stanton by buying gift cards from our PTO!
March 10 Announcements
Attention all 8th Graders: Did you see the Video of the 8th Grade Semi-Formal on WSMS? Want to own a copy for your very own? DVD’s will be on sale for $5.00 each. See Mrs. Finley to purchase your DVD today!
Stanton’s Academic Challenge is set for Thursday, March 25 from 6:30 – 8pm in the Auditeria. There will be an “Are You Smarter Than A Middle Schooler?” round where students will go head-to-head against faculty and staff. You won’t want to miss this fun event! Mr. Hawks is asking that all participants attend tomorrow’s practice for an important announcement. Please don’t miss. .
The garden club meeting for this Wednesday has been cancelled. It has been reschedule for Tuesday, March 16th. See Mrs. Joseph if you have any questions.
Today’s after school activities include Rocketry Club at 2:45pm and play practice at 3pm. Tomorrow’s after school activities include Academic Challenge practice, Homework Club, and Stanton Advocate all at 2:45pm and play practice at 3pm.
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In Stanton Sports . . .
Boys Basketball Try Outs will be held this afternoon and on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:00 Until 4:30
This afternoon there will be Wrestling Open Mats for 6th 7th & 8th graders at 2:45 pm and Girls’ Basketball Tryouts at 4:30 pm
Girls Basketball Practice will begin on Wednesday, November 4th fro 4:30 Until 6:00 PM.
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Progress Book Passwords
All of our families should now have access to grades via Progress Book. If you are a 6th grade parent, you should have received your child’s log-in information at Back to School Night. All 7th and and 8th grade passwords and log-in information should have come to you via a letter from the school in the mail. If you need another copy of your password/log-in information, or need help with Progress Book, please contact our secretary: Ms. Cathy Wirick at (330) 676-8620.
Rotation Classes are Changing
Attention all students and parents:
6th, 7th, and 8th grade rotation classes (art, physical education, health, interpersonal communications, industrial technology, life skills, library/media) will be changing this week and next. It is ideal that the student keep a copy of their own personalized schedule in order to travel efficiently to the next rotation. If a schedule is misplaced, please come to the guidance office and we will get you another one. If students or parents have any questions, please direct them to the school counseling secretary, Cathy Wirick. You can find her in the guidance office or by calling 330-676-8620.
Don’t forget to check out your school counselor’s blogs. Have a wonderful day!
Your Counselor’s are BLOGGING!
How very exciting! In an effort to utilize technology to the fullest in order to keep you informed, the Stanton Middle School Counseling Department has created their own blog. In each blog you will find individual posts specific to the grade level and counselor. You may find answers to your frequently asked questions and even helpful information specific to happenings in the counseling world. Feel free to click the link listed next to each counselor’s name to preview the blog!
- Mr. Goshe, 6th Grade Counselor (Class of 2016) http://www.kentschools.net/jgoshe
- Mrs. Knuth, 7th Grade Counselor (Class of 2015) http://www.kentschools.net/lknuth
- Miss Frey, 8th Grade Counselor (Class of 2014) http://www.kentschools.net/cfrey
Schedule Changes
We are working to finalize all of our schedule changes this week. Please see your grade level counselor with any questions.
Welcome Back to School
The Stanton Back to School/New Student Orientation Program was a huge success. We look forward to a safe, fun year!