Enrollment:
HS: 157
MS: 117
Total: 264
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Calendar:
Nov. 10: Veterans Day Assembly 11:30-12:00
Nov. 10: IEC Meeting 5:30
Nov. 11: Student-Led Conferences –THURDAY NIGHT
Nov. 15-Winter Sports Meeting 7pm
Nov. 16: Board Meeting
Nov. 17: Career Day
Nov. 17: MS Awards Assembly
Nov. 18: Open House 6pm-7pm
Nov. 23: Science Meeting 8:00 am
SuccessMaker: This is available Monday-Thursday after school in the elementary lab. Middle and High school students who would like to improve their math or reading competency are welcome to spend time on this interactive program that is fun and educational for students.
New Policy: Zero-Policy
At St. Ignatius Middle and High School we all agree that turning work in is an important key to a successful educational experience. The expectation for our school is to responsibly turn work in on time with the entire assignment complete. Our students strive for excellence and will achieve higher academic success if all students diligently hand in work on a consistent basis. Students who do not hand in the required assignments will be assigned to after school tutoring by the teacher until the missing assignments are turned in. Students will be given a detention notice that will be assigned for the following day after school so that arrangements can be made by the student and parents for pick up. If a student chooses not to attend after school tutoring, the administrator will then call guardians for a plan to make work up, assign ISS until work is made up, or OSS until a parent comes in with student and the work is made up. Teachers will check for missing assignments weekly or bi-weekly. Our goal is have all assignments turned in by all students on time. Teachers late-work policies will remain in place and dependent upon each teachers own rules for late work.
After School Tutor: We have after school tutors available every night except Fridays. Tutoring is available in Mrs. Krantz’s room for middle school students and in Mrs. Keast’s room for high school students.
Calendar Committee: We are looking for 3 parent volunteers to sit on the calendar committee. These meetings will be in the evenings, so we can gather parent input on next year’s calendar. We are looking at many options for next year including longer hours and fewer school days. We have many options to consider in order to best serve our students. We would really like parent input on some of these decisions.
Bell Award Presentation: John Fleming was presented the Montana History Teacher of the Year Award on Monday in Helena. The Governor and Lt. Governor along with Superintendent of Schools Denise Juneau were in attendance. This was a great day and a well deserved honor for Mr. Fleming. Mr. Fleming was given checks for $1,250.00 which he donated to the school for the expenses for this trip.
Wellness: If you are interested in wellness information register to have it sent to you through an email. We are also thinking about starting and exercise group with Aspen from like 3:30-4:15? Would anyone be interested in that?
-Aspen Incashola
Wellness Coordinator
Staff site: www.bulldogwellness.blogspot.com
Public site: www.fsquaredfitness.blogspot.com
District and School Goals:
Goals for the 2010-2011 school year:
o Maintain safety, support and belonging for all students.
o Increase the percentage of students scoring proficient or higher on the Mont
CAS in READING by 10% from 78% to 88% (proficient or above district-wide).
o Increase the percentage of students scoring proficient or higher on the Mont
CAS in MATH by 10% from 59% to 69% (proficient or above district-wide).
Our Mission
Respect
Responsibility
Integrity
Excellence
GO DOGS!!!
When Kids Lie
Dear Jason,
There are few things that leave parents angrier, or more worried, than when their kids act "truthfulness-challenged." The good news about lying is that kids do it. What I mean is that all youngsters experiment with bending the truth, and it doesn't necessarily mean that they'll end up becoming con men, criminals or politicians. That is, as long as we can help them see that honesty really is the best policy.
One way of achieving this goal is to apply the following steps:
1. Use "I feel like you lied to me" rather than "You lied to me."
If your kid replies with "No, I didn't!" this allows you to say, "I know…but I feel like you did."
2. Help the child see lying as an index of maturity.
Achieve this by saying, "When I feel lied to, it makes me wonder whether you are mature enough to handle some of the privileges you enjoy around here, like television, your video games, and things like that."
3. In an empathetic way, let the child know that privileges will return when maturity goes up.
"The good news is that when you can prove to me that you are more mature, I'll know that it's time for you to have these privileges again."
4. Remember that parenting isn't like a jury trial: There's no need to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Far too many parents get snowed by their manipulative kids and begin to wonder whether they are jumping to conclusions. I recommend trusting your heart and saying, "All I know is that I feel lied to, and I know that your life will be a lot happier if you learn how to avoid leaving people feeling that way."
For more tips on responding to lying, listen to Dr. Foster Cline's CD, Childhood Lying, Stealing and Cheating.
Thanks for reading! Our goal is to help as many families as possible. If this is a benefit, forward it to a friend.
Dr. Charles Fay
