Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Enero de 2016
Estimados Padres,
            Ya se terminaron las vacaciones, los días festivos han sido celebrados, y estamos ahora
procediendo a 2016. Es difícil de creer que hemos progresado hasta la marca de medio-año.  Shadow
Ridge ha tenido muchas celebraciones y eventos memorables este año escolar.  Estamos
extremadamente orgullosos de los estudiantes en nuestra Sociedad de Honor Junior (NJHS siglas en
inglés). El NJHS amablemente patrocinó  a varias familias necesitadas en los días festivos, ellos también
recogieron cientos de comida enlatada para la campaña de alimentos.
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            Los estudiantes del Departamento de Música /SRMS exhibieron su maravilloso talento musical
en sus conciertos.  El Departamento de Drama de SRS tuvo  tres presentaciones de “The Scheme of the
Driftless Shifter!” La producción estuvo extraordinaria.  Felicitaciones tanto a los estudiantes como a los
maestros quienes hicieron un trabajo increíble.              
El invierno ha llegado a Colorado.  Por favor recuérdele a su niño que use un abrigo en la
escuela para la hora de recreo del almuerzo.  Los estudiantes necesitan aire fresco y no nos gusta
permitir que los estudiantes salgan afuera sin no están abrigados adecuadamente. Gracias por
ayudarnos con esta preocupación de salud.   Por favor recuerde que el distrito publicará cualquier cierre
de escuela en las noticias de televisión y la radio.  Nosotros no  tenemos un horario de comienzo
retrasado en nevadas como en otros distritos.  Nuestro personal comprende, que como padres, están
haciendo lo mejor posible para traer a su hijo a la escuela con seguridad durante las inclemencias del
tiempo. 
            Por favor acuérdese de consultar Infinite Campus para ver el progreso académico de su niño. 
Infinite Campus es un programa basado en datos del estudiante por medio del “internet.” Para poder
tener acceso a Infinite Campus, entre a la página electrónica de SRMS y seleccione el enlace de Infinite
Campus.  La registración de familia es necesaria antes de que usted pueda ver varios datos de los años
escolares pasados y presentes de su niño. 
            El personal de Shadow Ridge Middle School está constantemente enfocado en el logro del
estudiante. Para poder mejorar el logro del estudiante en lectura, escritura, y ESL, los maestros están
usando un enfoque  de Taller de Escritura y Lectura para la instrucción, lo cual enfatiza una estructura de
tiempo que permite a los estudiantes a escribir, leer, pensar, y discutir para la mayoría de cada periodo
de clase. La investigación sobre la alfabetización del adolescente enfatiza la importancia de lectura y
escritura todos los días para los estudiantes, por razones importantes y relevantes.  Los maestros
proporcionan modelaje y facilitan sistemas, estructuras, rutinas, y rituales que permiten a la comunidad
estudiantes a profundizar su aprendizaje.  Los elementos claves del enfoque de taller incluyen un
incremento en las opciones del estudiante y los maestros trabajando con individuos o grupos pequeños
diariamente para atender las necesidades de aprendizaje del estudiante.
            Un último tema importante, me gustaría mencionarles que la primera ronda de Choice termina el
29 de enero.  Es crítico que recuerde que es necesario hacer la solicitud para Choice cada año para los
estudiantes que están fuera de los límites de la escuela.  Por favor revise el proceso en la página
electrónica de Adams 12  (www.adams12.org).
¡Espero que 2016 sea un año feliz y saludable para usted y su familia!
Atentamente,
Director  Wickham

Wednesday, January 6, 2016


January 2016

 

 

 

Dear Parents,

            The break is over, the holidays have been celebrated, and we are now proceeding into 2016.  It is hard to believe that we have progressed to the half-year mark!  Shadow Ridge has had many celebrations and memorable events this school year.  We are extremely proud of the students in our National Junior Honor Society (NJHS).  The NJHS graciously sponsored several families in need for the holidays, they also collected hundreds of cans of food for the food drive.

            The SRMS Music Department students displayed amazing musical talent in their concerts.  The SRMS Drama Department presented three performances of "The Scheme of the Driftless Shifter!" The production was amazing.  Congratulations to both the students and teachers who did an unbelievable job.                 

Winter has arrived in Colorado.  Please remind your child to wear a coat to school for lunch recess.  The students need fresh air and we do not like to allow students outside without proper gear.  Thank you for assisting us with this health concern.  Please remember the district will post any school closures on the television news and radio.  We do not have a late start snow schedule like some districts.  Our staff understands you, as parents, are doing your best to get your child to school safely during inclement weather.

            Please remember to refer to Infinite Campus for your child’s academic progress.  Infinite Campus is a student database program accessible through the “web.”  In order to access Infinite Campus, go to SRMS Website and click on the link Infinite Campus.  Family registration is necessary before you are able to pull up various records from your child’s past and present school years.

            The Shadow Ridge Middle School Staff is constantly focused on student achievement.  In order to improve student achievement in reading, writing, and ESL, teachers are using the Reading and Writing Workshop approach to instruction, which emphasizes a structure of time that allows students to be reading, writing, thinking, and discussing for the majority of each class period. Adolescent literacy research emphasizes the importance of students reading and writing every day, for important, relevant reasons.  Teachers provide modeling and facilitate systems, structures, routines, and rituals that allow for student communities of learners to go deep with learning.  Key elements of the workshop approach include increased student choice and teachers working with individuals or small groups on a daily basis to meet each student’s learning needs.

               One last important topic I’d like to mention is that the first round of Choice ends January 29th.  It is critical to remember that applying for Choice is necessary for students out of their home school’s boundary every year.  Please review the process on the Adams 12 website (www.adams12.org).

I hope that 2016 is a happy and healthy one for you and your family!

 

Sincerely,

Principal  Wickham

 

January 2016

 

 

 

Dear Parents,

            The break is over, the holidays have been celebrated, and we are now proceeding into 2016.  It is hard to believe that we have progressed to the half-year mark!  Shadow Ridge has had many celebrations and memorable events this school year.  We are extremely proud of the students in our National Junior Honor Society (NJHS).  The NJHS graciously sponsored several families in need for the holidays, they also collected hundreds of cans of food for the food drive.

            The SRMS Music Department students displayed amazing musical talent in their concerts.  The SRMS Drama Department presented three performances of "The Scheme of the Driftless Shifter!" The production was amazing.  Congratulations to both the students and teachers who did an unbelievable job.                 

Winter has arrived in Colorado.  Please remind your child to wear a coat to school for lunch recess.  The students need fresh air and we do not like to allow students outside without proper gear.  Thank you for assisting us with this health concern.  Please remember the district will post any school closures on the television news and radio.  We do not have a late start snow schedule like some districts.  Our staff understands you, as parents, are doing your best to get your child to school safely during inclement weather.

            Please remember to refer to Infinite Campus for your child’s academic progress.  Infinite Campus is a student database program accessible through the “web.”  In order to access Infinite Campus, go to SRMS Website and click on the link Infinite Campus.  Family registration is necessary before you are able to pull up various records from your child’s past and present school years.

            The Shadow Ridge Middle School Staff is constantly focused on student achievement.  In order to improve student achievement in reading, writing, and ESL, teachers are using the Reading and Writing Workshop approach to instruction, which emphasizes a structure of time that allows students to be reading, writing, thinking, and discussing for the majority of each class period. Adolescent literacy research emphasizes the importance of students reading and writing every day, for important, relevant reasons.  Teachers provide modeling and facilitate systems, structures, routines, and rituals that allow for student communities of learners to go deep with learning.  Key elements of the workshop approach include increased student choice and teachers working with individuals or small groups on a daily basis to meet each student’s learning needs.

               One last important topic I’d like to mention is that the first round of Choice ends January 29th.  It is critical to remember that applying for Choice is necessary for students out of their home school’s boundary every year.  Please review the process on the Adams 12 website (www.adams12.org).

I hope that 2016 is a happy and healthy one for you and your family!

 

Sincerely,

Principal  Wickham