9/27 From the Principal's Desk

It is hard to believe that we have completed six weeks of school.  We are giving our first predicitve tests in Acuity this week.  Students will be given a MAP style test in 6-8 communication arts and math and in 8th grade science.  Bulldog time (targeted tutoring) has been in place for the last three weeks.  This year we are providing additional opportunities for the students that are not targeted.  Students with C's and above in all of their classes will be allowed to do one of the following:

• go to the gym for physical activity
• go to the cafeteria to do homework, talk and/or listen to music
• go to any core teachers room and work on homework or read and they may be asked to help tutor other students
• 7th & and 8th grade students may go to Mrs. Alumbaugh's room for computer usage
• 6th grade students may go to Mrs. Steward's room to read or work quietly
• go to Mrs. Barnes's room for games
• on Thursday's Ms. Walsh will host a chess club and will eventually teach Spanish and quiz bowl

We are continuing to work on improving our options for our non-targeted students.  Congratulations to the middle school volleyball and football teams for their start on the new season.  Congratulations also to the 7th and 8th grade band for taking first place in the Black Walnut Festival on Saturday.  Have a great week.