November/December 2013

 

Dear Parents,

           Thank you for attending the fall conferences!   We had an outstanding turnout for parent teacher conferences in October!  It is our goal for teachers, parents, and administrators to strive toward student achievement for every individual student in our building.   Teachers will notify parents at mid-quarter of any student who is below proficiency.  Please remember each parent/guardian may access student academic progress online through Infinite Campus (IC).  Our response time to parent calls/e-mails should be within 24-48 hours.  We may also be in contact with the parent if a student has unacceptable performance in scholarly habits of excellence, perseverance, preparation, perseverance, and respect.  

Safety is our number one priority in our school.  Parents, we cannot stress enough the importance of ALL of our visitors to sign in at the office.  It is a state law and is posted on the front entrance of our school.  We do have a reliable security system that screens visitors in our building.  The security system is connected to the National Sex Offenders Registry with the swipe of a driver’s license. Teachers are being asked to have any adult who is not wearing a visitor sticker to return to the office to obtain one.  Thank you for your cooperation by having your license whenever you enter the building.  I want to take this opportunity to let you know that our entire staff is wearing a “SRMS Staff ID.”  Our expectation for our students is to also wear ID’s to school every day, every hour.  We have provided a lanyard and a Student ID for every student at SRMS.  The ID for every staff member and student is to be visible and worn above the waist.  Again, wearing an ID is a pertinent safety measure.  Replacement cost for an ID and a lanyard is $5 each.  They may be purchased in the office.

The winter months are upon us, please remind your child to bring a jacket.  We do go outside daily after lunch.  Going outside allows students to release some stress, get some fresh air, and allows us to move the traffic of 1,001 students to eat lunch within an hour and a two hour timeframe.  When the weather is not cooperative, we do stay inside, but it is very seldom that we hold students in the cafeteria the entire lunch time.  Thank you for supporting your child in being prepared with a coat for the Colorado weather. 

As we move through the year, our students progress academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.  Our students sometimes experience difficult situations.  Please remind your child that the SRMS staff is here to help and assist in difficult situations.  We have solid resources to assist our students (i.e. counselors, teachers, and administrators. Safe 2 Tell on the school web page…).  It is extremely critical that we are made aware of the problem, so that we may assist your child.  Your child’s communication with a staff member is a key element.  This allows the school to solve these issues as quickly as possible.  Our goal is to provide a safe and conducive learning environment for every student who enters our building.

One last important topic I want to mention is the first round of Choice deadline is January 31^st.   It is imperative to remember that applying for Choice is necessary for students out of their home school boundaries every year.  Please review the process on the Adams 12 website (www.adams12.org).  Applications may be submitted online.

Thank you for your continued support and we hope you enjoy the upcoming holiday season!

Sincerely,

 

Susie Wickham
Principal

Noviembre y diciembre de 2013


Estimados padres,

¡Gracias por asistir a las conferencias del otoño! Tuvimos muy buena asistencia en las conferencias en octubre. Nuestra meta para los maestros, padres, y administradores es esforzarse por lograr el buen desempeño académico de cada estudiante en nuestra escuela. Los maestros notificarán a los padres a mediados de cuatrimestre si su hijo está por debajo del nivel de desempeño proficiente. Por favor recuerden que cada padre/tutor puede ver el desempeño académico de su hijo en línea usando Infinite Campus (IC). Nuestro plazo de respuesta a las llamadas y correos electrónicos de los padres es de 24 a 48 horas. También nos comunicaremos con los padres si el estudiante tiene un desempeño inaceptable en los hábitos escolares de excelencia, perseverancia, preparación, y respeto.

Seguridad es primordial en nuestra escuela. Padres, no podemos reiterar lo suficiente la importancia de que TODOS los visitantes se registren en la oficina. Es ley del estado, y está claramente avisado en la entrada de la escuela. Tenemos un sistema de seguridad confiable que nos ayuda a identificar visitantes en la escuela. El sistema de seguridad se conecta con el Registro Nacional de Ofensores Sexuales al escanear la licencia de conducir. A los maestros se les pide que envíen a la oficina a cualquier persona que no tenga el sello de visitante. Gracias por cooperar por medio de tener su licencia visible siempre que entran al edificio. Deseo tomar esta oportunidad para dejarles saber que todo el personal de la escuela está usando identificaciones "SRMS Staff ID." Nuestra expectativa es que los estudiantes también tengan sus identificaciones escolares visibles a diario y a toda hora. Le dimos a cada uno un cordón y la identificación de estudiante de SRMS. La identificación de los empleados y de los estudiantes tiene que estar visible en la parte superior del cuerpo. El usar la identificación de manera visible es parte importante de las medidas de seguridad. El costo de reemplazo de la identificación y del cordón es $5 cada uno. Los puede obtener en la oficina de la escuela.

Los meses de invierno están cerca, recuerden que su hijo debe traer un abrigo. Salimos fuera del edificio todos los días después de almorzar. El salir afuera permite que los estudiantes puedan relajarse, tomar aire fresco, y nos permite mover el tráfico que ocasionan 1,001 estudiantes al almorzar dentro de los plazos de una y dos horas. Cuando el tiempo no lo permite, nos quedamos adentro, pero es raro que mantengamos a los estudiantes en la cafetería durante todo el tiempo de la hora de almuerzo. Gracias por ayudar a que su hijo venga preparado con un abrigo para el tiempo/clima en Colorado.

Al pasar el año, los estudiantes progresan académica, social, emocional, y físicamente. Nuestros estudiantes a veces pasan por situaciones difíciles. Por favor, recuerden a su hijo que el personal de SRMS está listo para ayudarle en situaciones difíciles. Tenemos recursos para ayudar a nuestros estudiantes (Ej., consejeros, maestros, y administradores, Safe 2 Tell en la página web de la escuela, …). Es importante que sepamos sobre el problema para así poder ayudar a su hijo. La comunicación de su hijo con un miembro del personal es un elemento clave. Esto permite que la escuela resuelva los problemas lo más rápido posible. Nuestra meta es proporcionar un ambiente educativo seguro para cada estudiante que entra en nuestra escuela.

Por último, otro tema importante que deseo mencionar es que el plazo para la 1ra ronda de Opción (Choice) termina el 31 de enero. Es importante que recuerden volver a solicitar Opción anualmente si su hijo asiste a una escuela que no le corresponde a su domicilio. Vea el proceso en la página web del distrito Adams 12 en (www.adams12.org). Las solicitudes tienen que ser enviadas en línea.

Gracias por su apoyo continuo y ¡esperamos que disfruten la temporada de fiestas que se aproxima!

Sinceramente,

Susie Wickham

Directora

District outlines deadlines for 2014-2015 Choice process

Submit application by January 31^st deadline for priority consideration

 Last year, the Adams 12 Five Star Schools received more than 4,200 Choice applications for the 2013-2014 school year. In accordance with the state’s open enrollment law, the district’s Choice Program allows for students to apply to attend schools outside of their attendance area boundary. Those who are approved for Choice are responsible for their own transportation.

 Both in-district and out-of-district students can apply for Choice. Out-of-district Choice requests are considered after in-district applications.  Acceptance to a Choice school is based upon several criteria: availability of space, sufficient teaching staff, appropriate programs and the necessary facilities for special needs students.  While not a guarantee, when possible, priority will be given to sibling applications for Choice so that families will attend the same school.  A second priority will be given to siblings who have a one-year lapse of concurrent enrollment. 

Adams 12 Five Star Schools will determine the schools open to Choice for the 2014-2015 school year no later than December 1, 2013.  These will be published in the December issue of the Five Star Journal and will be posted online at the district web site at www.adams12.org/choice_schools.

 The Choice application will be available on December 1^st at http://www.adams12.org/choice/application.  For families without computer access, applications will be available at each school and at the Educational Support Center.

 The deadline for priority consideration is January 31, 2014. Parents and students submitting an application for priority consideration will be notified of the results of their application no later than the third week of February. If the number of requests exceeds the spaces available for priority consideration in a given school, the district will hold a lottery.

 The second deadline to submit a Choice application for the 2014-2015 school year will be March 31, 2014. As with the first round, if the number of requests exceeds the spaces available for priority consideration in a given school, the district will hold a lottery.  Notification of approval or denial will be made no later than the third week of April.

In addition to the two deadlines above, in some years a third round of Choice may be held in August if space is available.  While the 1^st and 2^nd round of Choice is lottery based, applications in the third round of Choice are processed on a first-come, first-served basis and submitted at the school. 

 The Adams 12 Admissions Office determines the acceptance of Choice requests. For traditional schools, extended-day tuition-based kindergarten does not go through the Choice Program.  For magnet schools, extended-day tuition-based kindergarten does go through the Choice Program.  In-district students are not required to apply for Choice to attend secondary programs like Horizon SOAR, Legacy 2000, Mountain Range International Language and Business, Northglenn High STEM Program and Thornton High International Baccalaureate (IB).  Application and acceptance to those programs goes through the individual school.  Out-of-district students must apply for Choice, if that particular school is open to Choice, be approved to attend the secondary school and must be approved to attend the school’s program via the school’s program application process. 

 Parents of extended-day, tuition-based kindergarteners at traditional schools should note that enrollment in that program does not automatically mean the student will go to the same school for first grade. The student must apply through the Choice Program for first grade placement if he/she wants to go to a school other than his/her boundary school.  Also note that the school the child attended for kindergarten may not necessarily be open for Choice.  Parents of extended-day, tuition-based kindergarteners for magnet schools do not need to reapply for Choice as their Choice approval remains in effect through the highest grade served at their magnet school.

The duration of a Choice placement is valid only for the grades which that school serves. For example, if a student attends a Choice elementary school, the approval is valid to the end of fifth grade, as long as there are no significant changes in that school’s enrollment or facilities. When a student transitions from elementary to middle school or from middle to high school, they must reapply for Choice. If they don’t, the student’s placement automatically reverts to their boundary school. 

To learn more about the Choice Program and to get answers to frequently asked questions, please visit the district web site at http://www.adams12.org/choice or call 720-972-4055.

El Distrito detalla plazos para el proceso de Opción para el 2014-2015

Entregue la solicitud en o antes del 31 de enero para consideración de prioridad

 El año pasado, las escuelas del Adams 12 Five Star recibieron más de 4,200 solicitudes para Opción para el año escolar del 2013-2014.  De acuerdo a la ley estatal de matrícula abierta, el Programa de Opción del distrito permite que estudiantes soliciten entrada a escuelas fuera de sus áreas de asistencia.  Los que son aprobados para Opción son responsables de su propia transportación.

 Los estudiantes del distrito y los que viven fuera del distrito pueden solicitar entrada por Opción.  Las solicitudes de estudiantes fuera del distrito son consideradas después de las solicitudes de estudiantes del distrito.  La aprobación de la solicitud depende de varios factores: disponibilidad de espacio, suficientes maestros, programas apropiados, y facilidades necesarias para estudiantes con necesidades especiales. Aunque no se puede garantizar, cuando sea posible, se dará prioridad a los hermanos que soliciten para Opción para que las familias puedan asistir a la misma escuela.  Una segunda prioridad se dará a hermanos que tuvieron  un año de lapso en la matrícula.

 Las Escuelas Adams 12 Five Star determinarán las escuelas abiertas para Opción para el año escolar del 2014-2015 en o antes del 1^ro de diciembre de 2013.  Estas serán publicadas en el Five Star Journal de diciembre y en línea en www.adams12.org/choice_schools.

 

La solicitud en línea para Opción estará disponible el 1^ro de diciembre en http://www.adams12.org/choice/application.  Para las familias sin acceso a una computadora, las solicitudes estarán disponibles en las escuelas y en el Educational Support Center (Centro Administrativo). 

 

La fecha límite para consideración con prioridad es el 31 de enero de 2014.  A los padres y estudiantes que entreguen una solicitud para consideración con prioridad se les notificarán los resultados no más tarde de la tercera semana de febrero. Si la cantidad de solicitudes excede la cantidad de espacios disponibles para consideración de prioridad, el distrito llevará a cabo una lotería.

 

La segunda fecha límite para entregar una solicitud para Opción para el año escolar del 2014-2015 será el 31 de marzo de 2014. Al igual que las solicitudes de la primera ronda, si la cantidad de solicitudes excede la cantidad de espacios disponibles para consideración de prioridad, el distrito llevará a cabo una lotería. Las notificaciones de aprobación o rechazo se harán en o antes de la tercera semana de abril.

 

Además de las dos fechas mencionadas arriba, en algunos años se ofrece una tercera ronda en el mes de agosto, si hay espacio disponible. Las primeras dos rondas son basadas en una lotería, pero las solicitudes para la tercera ronda son procesadas de acuerdo al orden en que se reciben y son entregadas en la escuela.

 El distrito determina la aceptación de las peticiones para Opción.  En las escuelas tradicionales, el programa de kindergarten de día completo con cuota no utiliza el programa de Opción.  En las escuelas “magnet”, el kindergarten de día completo con cuota sí utiliza el programa de Opción.  Los estudiantes del distrito no tienen que solicitar Opción para asistir a programas de escuela secundaria tales como Horizon SOAR, Legacy 2000, Mountain Range International Language and Business, Northglenn High STEM Program y International Baccalaureate (IB) en Thornton High.  La solicitud y aceptación en estos programas tiene que ser a través de la escuela.  Los estudiantes fuera del distrito tienen que solicitar para el programa Opción, si esa escuela en particular está abierta para el programa Opción, deben ser aprobados para asistir a la escuela secundaria y deben ser aprobados para asistir al programa de la escuela por medio del proceso de solicitud del programa de la escuela.

 Los padres de estudiantes en el kindergarten de día completo con cuota en escuelas tradicionales deben saber que la matrícula en ese programa no significa que el estudiante estará en la misma escuela en primer grado.  Si tal estudiante desea estar en primer grado en una escuela que no le corresponde a su vecindario, él/ella tendrá que solicitar por medio del programa para Opción.  Sepa también que la escuela a la que asistió para kindergarten pudiera no estar abierta para Opción en primer grado.  Los padres de estudiantes en el kindergarten de día completo con cuota en escuelas “magnet” no tendrán que volver a solicitar Opción pues la aprobación para Opción continúa efectiva hasta el grado más alto ofrecido en la escuela “magnet.”

 

La duración de la ubicación por Opción es válida solamente para los grados que ofrece la escuela.  Por ejemplo, si el estudiante asiste a una escuela primaria por Opción, la aprobación es válida hasta el final del quinto grado, siempre que no haya cambios significativos en la matrícula o instalaciones de tal escuela.  Cuando un estudiante cambia de escuela primaria a escuela secundaria o de escuela secundaria a escuela preparatoria, él/ella tendrá que volver a solicitar para Opción.  Si no solicita, el estudiante será ubicado automáticamente en la escuela que le pertenece a su vecindario.

 

Para aprender más sobre el Programa para Opción y recibir respuestas a las preguntas más comunes, visite http://www.adams12.org/choice o llame al 720-972-4055.

Announcement to Parents

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To: Parents and Guardians

Date:  8/26/13

Subject: Insufficient Funds Checks

 

Due to the volume of uncollectible checks that the district receives, the Adams 12 Five Star School District has previously implemented a check recovery program.  We have recently switched companies and will now be using checXchange™ for the electronic collection of checks returned NSF (insufficient funds).

 

 The District will gladly accept your checks.  When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us either to use information from the check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction. You authorize us to collect a fee through an electronic fund transfer from your account if your payment is returned unpaid.

         All checks that are currently past due will also be recovered through this process if not paid in full by the start date of the program on 8/26/2013.

 

Please include the following on your check:

·          Full Name

·          Street Address

·          Phone Numbers

 

If there are any questions, please contact customer service at 888-516-6288

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Anuncio a los Padres

Para: Padres de familia y Tutores

 

Fecha: 8/26/13

 

Asunto: Cheques sin fondos

 

            “Debido a la cantidad de cheques sin fondos que recibe el distrito, Adams 12 Five Star School District había contratado los servicios de un programa de recuperación de cheques. Recientemente, cambiamos de compañía y ahora usaremos ChecXchange™ para el cobro electrónico de cheques devueltos por falta de fondos (NSF, siglas en inglés).

 

 

El distrito gustosamente aceptará sus cheques. Cuando usted paga con un cheque, usted nos autoriza a usar la información en el cheque para hacer una transferencia electrónica de fondos de su cuenta o para procesar el pago como una transacción con cheque. Si su pago nos es devuelto sin fondos, usted nos autoriza a cobrar una tarifa por medio de una transferencia electrónica de fondos de su cuenta.

 Todos los cheques que estén actualmente caducados también serán cobrados con este proceso sin o han sido pagados en su totalidad para la fecha del comienzo del programa en 8/26/13.

 

Favor incluir la siguiente información en su cheque:

• Nombre completo
• Dirección residencial
• Números telefónicos

Si tiene preguntas, favor de llamar a servicio al cliente al 888-516-6288

School-Wide Read-A-Thon 

The students and staff of Shadow Ridge Middle School are looking forward to our 2nd annual Read-a-Thon on Thursday, October 31, 2013. Students will be participating in a variety of literacy activities throughout the day. These activities will include various guest readers, literacy games and activities and, most importantly, reading, for which students will be collecting pledges and donations.

Students will be bringing a pledge sheet home on October 10, 2013. Directions for collecting pledges and donations will be included on the pledge sheet.

We are asking students to return pledge sheets and all money/donations to their first core teacher on October 31, 2013.

The top earner from each grade level will be rewarded by becoming “PRINCIPAL FOR HALF A DAY,” while the principal they are replacing (Ms. Wickham, Mrs. Steinberger, Mr. Eipper) will become students for the half day and follow the winning student’s schedule. In addition, the top earner from each grade level will receive a Kindle.

We are looking forward to promoting literacy and raising money to support both technology and the library at Shadow Ridge. Thank you in advance for your support!

If you have any questions, please contact Kristina Ciccone at kristina.ciccone@adams12.org.

Dear Parents,

               We are off to a great start and the first six weeks have progressed smoothly!  It is hard to believe this past week marks the end of the first quarter of the 2013-14 school year.  I am sure you have noticed Middle School is a time of great change for your student.  Students seem to grow inches overnight and begin to develop a sense of independence.  Hopefully by now, your child has a solid understanding of the school and the many teachers he/she interacts with on a daily basis. 

Thank you for reinforcing the importance of attendance, promptness, academics at school and at home, and having your student wear their student identification badge everyday.  As most of you know, October is a critical month for us due to the “Official Count Day,” which determines how public schools are funded.  We appreciate your efforts in having your student at school during the count window (September 24^th-October 8^th) and every day of the school year.

Attendance is a critical factor in a student’s ability to attain the maximum benefit from the educational environment.  Some of you may have experienced a call or a letter regarding an attendance concern.  The district attendance intervention policy is based on the Positive Behavior Support (PBS) philosophy to help schools prioritize levels of student attendance concerns and direct resources proactively through the systems’ support strategies.  The following steps are being implemented to prevent attendance concerns:  1. A teacher will speak to a student once the student has 2-3 absences (excused or unexcused).   2.  When a student has 4-5 absences (excuse or unexcused) a teacher may make parent contact to discuss the possible attendance concerns.   3. When a student has 6-7 absences (excused or unexcused), an administrator will either call or send a letter to notify parents of his/her concern about continued absences. 4.  When a student reaches 8-10 absences (excused or unexcused), an administrator will arrange for a conference to be held with parents, student, and teachers to develop a Student Attendance Stipulation (Contract).  Again, the purpose of the guidelines is to assist your child in realizing the importance of school and becoming the best student possible.

The staff continues to support academics by providing extra help before/after school, during lunch, and at Homework Helpers (four days before and four days after school in the media center), and at SRMS Saturday School (every other Saturday).     Always feel free to contact your teacher by email or phone, with email being the more efficient source of communication.  Make sure you mark your calendars for Thursday, October 10^th (5-8 p.m.) and Friday, October 11^th (12 Noon – 3 p.m. & 4:30-7:30 p.m.) for SRMS Parent/Teacher Conferences.  There will be no school on Friday, October 11^th due to morning training for staff and conferences beginning at noon.

Eighth (8^th) grade parents, please note District 12 is sponsoring a High School Open House, November 13^th from 5:45-7:50 p.m at the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Educational Support Center (ESC).  A general welcome will occur from 5:45-5:50 p.m., with school presentations starting at 6 p.m., 6:40 p.m, and 7:20 p.m. 

Thank you for your support for our school wide fundraiser.  We are excited for the second annual SRMS Read-A-Thon.  Last year we raised $6,000 on short notice.  Our goal this year is to raise over $12,000.  As most of you know, the fundraiser is spent on building technology.  We continue to implement technology into our instruction in various methods.

Thank you for your continued care and support for your student, Shadow Ridge Middle School, and Adams County School District 12!

 

Sincerely,

 

Susie Wickham

Principal

 

 

Dear Parents and Students,                                                                                                    September 2013    

                                               
Welcome to the 2013-14 school year!  The Shadow Ridge Middle School staff is eager to start the new school year!

We are thrilled to welcome 1,010 students.  Our summer has been a restful, yet busy one.  We have acquired a dozen new teachers to our school, most of them having prior experience within the district or another neighboring district. 

We will continue to implement our mission throughout the school year, “Preparing 21^st Century students to be productive and successful.”   This professional action ensures our mission of educating a well-rounded child.  The SRMS staff is prepared and committed to provide academic excellence by building a solid foundation for each student in a safe and clean environment. 

Shadow Ridge Middle School is excited to continue 62+ minute content classes and offer a wide range of elective classes. Bells will be activated at the beginning of the day and the end of the day, with staggered grade level passing periods throughout the day.  Students will also eat with their grade level classmates. 

We received our TCAP scores.  We placed a great deal of emphasis on writing this last year which led to some significant growth.  We will continue to work on writing in all content areas while also focusing on reading and math. I know your support for your child and our school has contributed to our growth.  I am confident that your child will experience a great deal of academic growth this year and perform well throughout the year.  Thank you for your continued support.

One grade level core piloted Standards Based Grading  (SBG) during the 2012-13 school year.  SBG is now being implemented not only at Shadow Ridge, but at all Adams 12 Schools.  Our continued work to improve student achievement goes hand and hand with SBG.  The purpose of SBG is simply to raise student achievement by clearly communicating a student’s progress toward learning outcomes.  Research supports that standards-based grading will help students learn more effectively through specific and timely feedback.  Additional standards based grading information may be found on our district website, www.adams12.org.

Another new area of focus is MAPS (Measures of Academic Progress).  The individualized assessments are given three times a year (fall, winter, and spring).  Staff and students set goals, review growth, and analyze areas of strengths while viewing areas of continued work.  The assessments are taken on the computer and assists with timely feedback. 

Students, we welcome you to another year of middle school.  The staff is committed to your success academically.  Please continue to be prepared as you enter each individual class.  Although we do not have athletics, we do have extra-curricular opportunities that will allow a nice balance for an enjoyable and productive year.  We are encouraging you to participate in a club or intramurals.  Intramurals run throughout the year.  Our district data indicates a positive correlation between academic success and extra-curricular participation, so find an activity you enjoy!

Parents, the teachers and I would like to invite you to attend any of your student’s functions, as well as classes. Your communication and feedback regarding your child’s success is vital.  All staff members have email and voicemail, email is the most efficient source of communication for our staff.  Our goal is to return your call or email within 24-48 hours of receiving it.  We also encourage you to visit our school’s web page, it is a great source for updated information.  Please listen to the weekly auto-dialer messages, we will continue to call on the auto-dialer system for important updates or reminders.  The school newsletter is posted on the school website.  Newsletters will not be mailed or sent home with students.  If you do not have access to the internet, please stop by the office for a hard copy of the newsletter or have your child pick one up.

I am thrilled to be a part of SRMS and developing a well-rounded experience for your child.  Thank you for supporting your child, our staff, and our district!

Sincerely,

Susie Wickham
Principal

 

Estimados padres y estudiantes,

                                                                                                           

septiembre de 2013                         

¡Bienvenidos al año escolar 2013-2014! ¡El Personal de la Escuela Shadow Ridge Middle School está ansioso por empezar el nuevo año escolar! Estamos emocionados por darles la bienvenida a 1,010 estudiantes. Nuestro verano fue tranquilo, pero aún ocupado. Hemos adquirido una docena de maestros nuevos a nuestra escuela, la mayoría de ellos tienen experiencia previa dentro del distrito o en otro distrito vecindario.

Nosotros continuaremos implementando nuestra misión durante el año escolar, “Preparando estudiantes del Siglo 21 para ser productivos y exitosos.” Está acción profesional asegura nuestra misión de educar a un niño en su totalidad. El personal de SRMS está preparado y comprometido a proporcionar excelencia académica construyendo una base sólida para cada estudiante en un ambiente seguro y puro.

La Escuela Shadow Ridge está emocionada por continuar clases de 62+ minutos de contenido y ofrecer un rango amplio de clases electivas. Las campanas se activarán al principio del día y al final del día, con periodos de pase de una clase a otra durante el día. Los estudiantes también comerán con sus compañeros de nivel de grado.       

Recibimos nuestros puntajes de TCAP. Colocamos una gran cantidad de enfoque en escritura esté año cual nos dirigió a un crecimiento significativo. Continuaremos trabajando en la escritura en todos los contenidos de área mientras nos enfocamos en la lectura y matemática. Sé que su apoyo por su hijo y nuestra escuela ha contribuido a nuestro crecimiento. Estoy seguro que su hijo experimentará una gran cantidad de crecimiento académico este año y se desempeñara bien durante el año. Gracias por su apoyo continuo.   

Un nivel de grado escolar que puso a prueba las normas de Calificación Basada en Estándares (SBG-siglas en inglés) durante el año escolar 2012-2013. SBG ya está siendo implementado no solamente en la escuela Shadow Ridge, sino en todas las escuelas de Adams 12. Nuestro trabajo continuo para mejorar el logro de estudiantes va mano a mano con SBG. El propósito de SBG es simplemente elevar el logro de estudiantes comunicando claramente el progreso de los estudiantes hacia los resultados de aprendizaje. Investigaciones sugieren que calificación basada en estándares ayudará a estudiantes aprender más efectivamente a través de comentarios específicos y de manera oportuna. Información adicional sobre calificación basada en estándares se puede encontrar en nuestro sitio web del distrito en, www.adams12.org.

Otra nueva área de enfoque es MAPS (Medición de Progreso Académico). Las evaluaciones individualizadas son dadas tres veces al año (otoño, invierno, y primavera). El personal y los estudiantes establecen metas, revisan el crecimiento, y analizan las áreas de habilidad mientras observan las áreas de trabajo continuo. Las evaluaciones se toman en la computadora y ayudan con comentarios de manera oportuna.  

Estudiantes, les damos la bienvenida a otro año en la secundaria. El personal está comprometido a tu éxito académico. Por favor continúe estando preparado en cada clase individual que entras. Aunque no tenemos clases de atletismo, si tenemos oportunidades para clases extra curriculares que te darán un buen balance para un año agradable y productivo. Te estamos invitando a participar en un club o intramuros. Intramuros son durante todo el año escolar. ¡Nuestros datos del Distrito indican una colaboración positiva entre el logro académico y participación extra-curricular, así que encuentra una actividad y disfrútala!

Padres, los maestros y yo queremos invitarlo a asistir cualquiera de las funciones de sus hijos, y a sus clases también. Su comunicación y comentarios sobre el éxito de su hijo son importantes. Todos los miembros de personal tienen un email y correo de voz, el email es la manera más eficaz para comunicarse con nuestro personal. Nuestra meta es regresarle su llamada o email dentro de 24-48 horas de recibirla. También los animamos a visitar el sitio web de nuestra escuela, es un gran recurso para información actualizada. Por favor escuche nuestros mensajes automatizados semanales, continuaremos llamándolo con el sistema automatizado para actualizaciones importantes o recordatorios. El boletín de noticias de la escuela está publicado en el sitio web de la escuela. El boletín de noticias no se le enviara por correo ni se le mandara a casa con los estudiantes. Si usted no tiene acezo al internet, por favor pase a la oficina para una copia del boletín de noticias o pídale a su hijo que recoja una.     

 Estoy emocionada de ser parte de SRMS y desarrollar una experiencia completa para su hijo. ¡Gracias por apoyar a su hijo, nuestro personal, y a nuestros Distrito!

 

Atentamente,

Susie Wickham

Directora

Shadow Ridge Book Fair

 

Shadow Ridge is having a

ONE DAY ONLY BOOK FAIR!

 

Where:  Shadow Ridge Library

 

When: Tuesday, May 14th

 

Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

 

This is a Buy One, Get One Free Book Fair.

Buy one book and get a second book free*!

 

Stop by and get some great books for summer reading

 

*This is a Scholastic Book Fair. 

Free book must be of equal or lesser value than the book you buy.

All items are available while supplies last.

 

 

 Battle of the Books 2013

 

The Shadow Ridge Battle of the Books competition was held on Friday, April 19th.

The final six teams battled it out until there was only one team left standing.

The winners of the Shadow Ridge Battle of the Books 2013 competition are…

 

Caitlin Quintanilla

Shannon Noll

Kaley Siemsen

 

For the second year in a row, this team has been the top team at Shadow Ridge.

Congratulations, Ladies! You rock!!!



The Shadow Ridge Middle School eighth grade teachers have begun the book adoption procedure for the award winning book Wonder.  The book aligns with eighth grade common core curriculum standards.  The book will be on display in the Shadow Ridge Middle School Library from April 18^th to May 10^th.

 

In our ongoing efforts to provide the safest and secure environment for our students an additional security measure has been installed at our front doors called an AiPhone.

ALL doors will be locked, except during student arrival times.  In order to enter the building you will need to press the button on the column located near the ADA button. 
An office member will greet and allow you access to the building.  As is our policy all visitors must check in at the office.  Please be ready to show identification.

Our doors will be unlocked for large student activities and family events.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our students safe.

Dear Parents,

We hope that you had an enjoyable spring break. All Shadow Ridge Middle School staff members would like to thank you for your support through the state testing (TCAP). Thank you for your partnership in helping our students do their very best on the TCAP tests and for assisting us in our continual goal of increasing achievement for all students.

It is that time of the year when we start planning for year-end events. We hope to see you at school on April 18th, 19th, and 20th for the performances of "Dress Rehearsal for Murder". Many musical performances for all grades in choir, band, and orchestra will be held in May. Our awards ceremony will be the last day of your school for your student. If your student is an eighth grader, the last day of school will be Thursday, May 23rd. Eighth grade core celebrations will be the morning of May 23rd. If your student is a sixth or seventh grader, the last day of school will be Friday, May 24th. The last day for sixth and seventh graders will conclude at 12 Noon. The award ceremonies for sixth and seventh graders will be at one of three designated times on May 24th. Parent(s) of award recipients will be contacted by phone.

We have had the opportunity to enjoy some warm, sunny weather this spring. Please remind your student(s) of the District 12 School Dress Code Policy. Here are some of the frequent infractions we observe. For girls: Shirts must cover the shoulder, spaghetti straps, tank tops and halter tops are prohibited. Shirts with revealing necklines or armholes or exposed undergarments are prohibited. Skirts or shorts must be fingertip length when arms are resting at sides. For boys: all attire should be sized to fit without exposing undergarments, and buttocks. Students are not allowed to “sag.” Thank you for reviewing the district policy with your child and supporting our school to maintain the focus of academics.

We are extremely proud of all our students and their accomplishments at Shadow Ridge and beyond! In February, Vincent Abeyta, a seventh (7th) grader, won the Shadow Ridge Spelling Bee. Eighth (8th) grader, Josh Bapple and sixth (6th) grader, Peyton Steiner finished in the top three and also represented SRMS at the District 12 Spelling Bee. All three students competed at the District 12 Spelling Bee while Vincent Abeyta finished 8th and was sent on to the Colorado State Spelling Bee in March. On another note, SRMS finished 4th place out of a field of 17 schools at the Mathcounts North Metro Area competition. Please congratulate the team as well Cody Li finished 8th and Colton Snyder finished 12th at the Mathcounts North Metro Area competition. Congratulations to these students for their outstanding accomplishments!

Thank you for your continued support of your child’s achievement and support of SRMS!



Sincerely,

Susie Wickham

Principal

 

Dear Parents:

March is a busy month. The month is a busy month consisting of registration for the 2012-13 school year, the TCAP (Transitional Colorado Assessment Program) Assessments, and the staff versus student basketball game. 

We should all keep in mind the importance of TCAP. The district focuses on a full body of evidence (SRI,-Scholastic Reading Inventory, District 12 Common Assessments, In Building Common Assessments, and TCAP) when making important Curriculum and Instruction decisions. Teachers also use assessment data to plan and drive their instruction for each class. However, TCAP is the most widely used assessment when a decision needs to be made regarding your student’s potential and possible best successful avenue in guiding schedules (used to guide necessary classes, such as remedial classes or advanced classes). 

Last year, Shadow Ridge showed some solid gains in our scores and we expect that next year will look even better. In order to reach an improved status we need you to be cognizant of the dates and the importance of this state mandated test. Please help us support your students by remembering the dates of the TCAP Test, which will be March 6th-14th.

How can you help your student in preparation of the TCAP Assessments?

-Be sure that your child is in attendance every day and prepared to do the best
he/she can on the test. Please do not schedule trips, medical appointments, or
other personal events during this assessment period.

-Make sure that your child eats breakfast every morning

-Encourage your child to take their time and try to answer every question. Often                              students do not attempt the question if they do not know the answer. It is
important to remember that if students attempt the question, they can earn partial credit.
Receiving partial credit can make a significant difference in their categorical score (advanced, proficient, partially proficient, unsatisfactory).

 -Instill in your child the importance of writing complete sentences when answering a question.

 -Show interest in how the test went that specific day. This will display your belief                                regarding the importance of the assessment.

It is also important to know Adams 12 Five Star Schools has received some funds from a federal grant focused on drug-free schools. Dark Knight K-9 Detection Services will be providing contraband inspections utilizing non-aggressive and certified detection canines. The main priority of this program is prevention. SRMS will be participating in this program, along with other secondary schools in District 12, with random searches taking place up to once a month.  

Thank you for your partnership in supporting your child, Shadow Ridge Middle School, and District 12 School district!


Sincerely,
Susie Wickham
Principal