Mrs. Ireland

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Week 5-21 through 5-24: 1. Field trip Thursday: Timber's game! Make sure you dress appropriately, pack a lunch or bring money. 2. Memorial Day weekend: No School Friday and Monday. 3. Wednesday before/after school help. Students who need assistance and those students who do not hand in work on time will need to stay or come early each Wednesday. In the morning 7:15am or after school until 3:30. Students must have own transportation. I am making this a requirement. 4. AIMS web benchmark and MSP testing are all done. I am very proud of the hard work all of the students put into these tests. 5. District Writing Assessment is next week. All 6th grade students will be writing a 5 paragraph essay in class from a given writing prompt. All work must be completed in class and cannot be taken home. Thanks and have a great week, Mrs. Ireland Week 5-14 through 5-18: 1. Please return allpermission slips for Wild Wavesbefore May 17th. Look for the form! Also a copy is posted on the important doc page. The trip is June 8th and is the culminating event for our Science Coaster unit of study. Always a great trip! If the form is not turned in on time you do not get to go on this fabulous trip! 2. You are all cordially invited to Skyridge’s production of “Oklahoma.”  The dates are May 17, 18, 19 at the CHS theatre.  Prices are $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and seniors and children under 5 free. We have amazing talent in both students and director Sylvia Manzo. Always a show not to miss! See you there! 3. ASB Officer Elections is scheduled for this FRIDAY, May 18th 4. Monday 14th: Twilight Track Meet vs. Liberty @ Doc Harris – 6:00 5. AIMS web testing this week - Reading and Math progress monitoring testing. 6. CEF Fun Run – 9:00a.m. Saturday: CEF invites you and your family to join our Fun Run on Saturday, May 19, 2012.  This fund raiser is a great way to get the family outdoors, get some exercise and enjoy the beauty of the Lacamas Lake Trails behind the Zellerbach Administrative Center fields and Doc Harris Stadium. 1K, 5K, 10K Thanks and have a great week! Mrs. Ireland 
 Week 5-7 through 5-11: 1. MSP Testing this week: Reading online testing Tuesday in the morning. Be on time, well rested, have eaten a good breakfast and be ready to do your BEST work! Bring water, a snack and a book to read after testing is complete. Math paper and pencil testing Thursday morning. Again - Be on time, well rested, have eaten a good breakfast and be ready to do your BEST work! Bring water, a snack and a book to read after testing is complete. 2. Wild Waves permission slips! Get them in this week!!! 3. Timber's Field Trip Thursday, May 24th at Jeld Wen Field: The game starts at 11:00. We try to be at the park in time for the pre-assembly which starts at 10:00. The game will be over around 1:00. Dress accordingly- layers and raingear! No glass bottles in lunches. Yes, you can bring a backpack (bring only things for the park-no school items). Yes, you can bring money for concessions and souvenirs. Parents -if you are chaperoning please be at the school between 7:30 and 8:45 to pick up your ticket from your child’s teacher ahead of time.  You will meet your child in the park at their seat. Sometimes it takes awhile for parents to find parking and we don’t like the kids waiting outside the park for parents. Thanks for your help with this. Yes, your child can ride home with you (you’ll need to sign your child out at the park with their teacher). Other students MAY NOT ride home in cars and must ride the bus. Thanks, Mrs. Ireland Week 4-30 through 5-4: 1. Grades Close this Friday- The first half of the last trimester is over. Final grades and comments will be completed and posted to Skyward by midnight Wednesday of next week. One more half of trimester left! Reading and Writing Students need to hand in a Book Response by the 7th. A second Book Response will be due at the end of the trimester and can be handed in any time from now until June 20th. If you have questions please check out the detailed assignment sheet and rubric on the Reading Templates page of this web site. 2. MSP Reading test- Tuesday May 8th. MSP Math test - Thursday May 10th. If you want to send in healthy snacks to share I would greatly appreciate it! Items like: grapes, carrots, celery, apples, crackers and cheese, pretzels, gold fish crackers and water work great.No Nutsplease due to allergies! 3. First Home Track Meet- 3:45 pm on Thursday May 10th. Come cheer on the Sky Hawks! 4. PORTLAND TIMBER FIELD TRIPis May 24th. 5. Please return allpermission slips for Wild Wavesbefore May 17th. Look for the form! Also a copy posted on the important doc page. The trip is June 8th and is the culminating event for our Science Coaster unit of study. Always a great trip! Thanks and have a great week! Mrs. Ireland
Week April 23 through April 27: Lots of info this week! 1. Wild Waves: Our field trip is Friday, June 8 and permission slips will be going home this week.Please return ASAP!They are dueMay 17, 2012($26.00 for students) Chaperones welcome ($13.13 ticket fee) but due to a shortage of bus seating you get to drive yourself! Please return the permission slip whether you are attending or not-- we need to know as soon as possible how many tickets to buy!!! I have attached a copy of the form to the important handouts page. 
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<H5 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">2. MSP and District testing:Students who take the assessments with me are encouraged to bring a healthy snack and a bottle of water. I will provide additional snacks and treats. Students will have as much time as they need to complete the tests. They will be able to take frequent breaks, have directions read and clarified and be in a less stressful smaller group setting than the regular classroom. Any parent who wishes to donate healthy snacks or drinks may send them in with their students. Enough for around 20 students is a good amount. Students are also encouraged to chew gum or eat peppermints during the testing. Research shows that both have a positive effect on test scores. Please send your student to school well rested, filled with a health breakfast and an inspired attitude to do their best work!</H5>
<H5 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Reading MSP:  The Reading MSP is taken on the computer. Each grade level team is scheduled to use the lab and take the test on different days during the month of May. Students who see me and have the separate setting for testing in their IEPwill take this test with me on Tuesday May 8th.</H5>
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<H5 style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">3. Boundary Changes: In February 2012, the Camas School Board began the boundary review process by charging the Citizens Advisory Committee to form a task force to study redistricting. This Boundary Review Committee (BRC) has developed a recommendation for boundary changes. A map of proposed elementary boundaries can be viewed by<A href="http://www.camas.wednet.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/boundary_rec_2012.pdf" target=_blank>clicking here</A>, as well as by visiting our<A href="http://www.camas.wednet.edu/2012-boundary-review/" target=_blank>Boundary Review web page</A>. Proposed feeder schools for Liberty Middle School are Woodburn Elementary, Helen Baller Elementary, and Dorothy Fox Elementary. Proposed feeder schools for Skyridge Middle School would be Lacamas Heights Elementary, Grass Valley Elementary, and Prune Hill Elementary. This week there are two public forums scheduled on April 24 (5:30 PM at<A href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=grass+valley+elementary+school+camas+wa&daddr=3000+northwest+grass+valley+drive,+camas,+wa+98607+(grass+valley+elementary+school)&hl=en&sll=45.611181,-122.442287&sspn=0.053059,0.094052&view=map&geocode=cwwsuguln9_yfa34twid0a2z" target=_blank>Grass Valley Elementary</A>) and April 26 (7:00 PM at<A href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=hayes+freedom+high+school+camas+wa&daddr=1919+northeast+ione+street,+camas,+wa+98607-1148+(hayes+freedom+high+school)&hl=en&ll=45.594664,-122.401965&spn=0.006982,0.006984&sll=45.592637,-122.401364&sspn=0.012263,0.006295&view=m" target=_blank>Hayes Freedom High School</A>) where School Board members and BRC members will be seated at table groups in order to listen to comments and suggestions. Comment cards will also be available. Verbal and written comments will be collected and reviewed by the Camas School Board and the BRC. Additionally, parents/guardians can contribute feedback on our<A href="http://www.camas.wednet.edu/2012-boundary-review/" target=_blank>website</A>.</H5>
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<H5 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">4. Iron Chef 2012 April 25  The annual CEF Iron Chef event is back, and calling your name! “A Taste of Camas” is rolling through Iron Chef this year, providing guests with food and beverages while watching this battle unfold! We’re expecting a fun-filled evening watching reigning champion Peter Echeverio of New Seasons defend his title with help from Lacamas Heights Principal Jan Strohmaier, Hayes Freedom student Jordan Lopez, and CEF supporter Art McCallum. This year, our challenging chef is David Garcia Chef/Owner of Hearth, with help from Prune Hill Principal Julie Swan, Camas High School Student Jimmy Connell and CEF supporter Jennifer Prouse. Join us onWednesday, April 25, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.at Journey Community Church in downtown Camas.  Tickets are $30 and may be <A href="http://cefcamas.org/events/camas-iron-chef/">purchased online</A>. Proceeds support learning for all Camas students. We hope to see you all there for a great time!</H5>
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<H5 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">5. National Drug Take-Back Initiative April 28 Unused medications are a potential harm to our environment and our community. If you have medications that are no longer needed, you can dispose of them safely on Saturday, April 28, at Clark College. Rx Drug Take-Back is an ongoing effort to reduce the amount of unused medications across the county. Safe disposal of these medications reduce the misuse and abuse of these pills as well as keep the harmful effects of these medications out of our local water supply.</H5>
<H5 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">During last year’s events, more than 380 people brought in almost 700 pounds of unwanted medications for disposal by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. In addition, more than 200 pounds of paper, cardboard, glass and plastic containers were collected and recycled. This year an event has been scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Clark College’s Purple Parking Lot #1 (by the soccer field), 1900 Fort Vancouver Way. The event is sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the Clark County Sheriff's Office and the Clark County Department of Environmental Services, in partnership with PREVENT! The Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Clark County and Clark College ACES Club. The 2010 Washington State Healthy Youth Survey found that one in 10 high school seniors admitted to misusing prescription drugs in the previous 30 days. Prescription drugs no longer needed and left in homes increase the risk of dangerous and inappropriate uses. Proper drug disposal also is an environmental issue. Unused medications should not be flushed down the toilet or dumped down the drain.</H5>
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<H5 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">1.Social Studies CBA continues this week and will finish on Friday. This is completed only in school so please make sure your student is well rested and has a good breakfast each morning.</H5>
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<H5 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">2.On Monday, April 16,our Parent Teacher Organization will be hosting our Superintendent, Mike Nerland, to discuss our school boundary review process. The meeting will begin at6:30 p.m. in the Skyridge library. This boundary review process is a result of the opening of our sixth elementary school, Woodburn, in the fall of 2013. At the same time, our two middle school boundaries will be adjusted to fit a three-and-three, feeder-school model. A more thorough explanation of the process is available on our district web-site:<A href="http://www.camas.wednet.edu/2012-boundary-review/">http://www.camas.wednet.edu/2012-boundary-review/</A> </H5>
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<H5 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">3. Are you ready for a change of seasons? It's time to look ahead to summer and all it has to offer. In addition to enjoying the warmer weather, you can plan some fun, enriching, and affordable learning opportunities for your children. Whether your children need a little extra help in reading, writing, or math, or simply a fun way to expand their knowledge and creativity,Camas Community Educationprovides a wide variety of activities from which to choose. The Camas Community Education Spring/Summer 2012 Brochure is now available at <A href="http://www.camascommunityed.org">www.camascommunityed.org</A>. Register today andEnrich Your Lifewith a Community Ed class or summer camp!  4. Are you are planning on having your student(s) participate in Take Your Child to Work Dayon Thursday, April 26? If so, please remember that their absence from school MUST be arranged in advance and the completed permission form MUST be submitted to our attendance office by Wednesday, April 25. Written permission must be received prior to the absence for it to be excused. Permission forms are available at our Skyridge main office, attendance office, and LMC. Ask your student to pick one up and bring it home for your completion and return.</H5>
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<H5 align=left> Week April 9th through April 13: Welcome back from Spring Break! I hope you had a great time, are well rested and ready to finish the last third of the school year!  1. Skyridge April newsletter is now available. Please click on the following link to review our current events and activities.  <A href="http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/files/2012/04/skyridge-newsletter-april-2012.pdf">http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/files/2012/04/Skyridge-Newsletter-April-2012.pdf</A> 2. Spirit Week! Dress up each day and show your spirit! Monday:                 Comfortable Day - wear sweats! Tuesday:                “Battle of the Sexes” – Boys in Red & Girls in Blue Wednesday:           “College Day” Thursday:              “Twin Day” Friday:                   “Color Wars – 6th= Maroon, 7th=White, 8th= Navy”  Spirit Assembly -1:45 on Friday!!! 3. Remember to use your planner every day - every class period! 4. Last chance for Timber's permission slips and money!!!! 5.   MSP TESTING – April 25 through June 1 The state mandated Measurement of Student Progress testing will occur during the above dates. Please help support your student’s success by making sure that your student is at school throughout this testing timeframe. Thanks, Mrs. Ireland Spring Break Movies at the Camas Public Library: The Lion King Monday April 2nd @ 2:30; Rated G A young lion must prove to himself, his pride, and his friends that he is worthy of leading. Inspired by the playHamlet by William Shakespeare. 89 minutes.</H5>
 Puss and Boots Tuesday April 3rd @ 2:30; Rated PG The animated origin story of Shrek’s cat friend Puss. Based on the fairy tale by Charles Perrault. 90 minutes.
 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Wednesday April 4th @ 2:30; Rated PG - 13 Harry must find the secret to Voldemort’s immortality, while dark forces threaten to tear him and his friends apart. Based on the book by J. K. Rowling. 130 minutes.
 Hugo Thursday April 5th @2:30; Rated PG In 1931, an orphan boy tries to solve a mystery involving a mechanical man. Based on the bookThe Invention of Hugo Cabretby Brian Selznick. 126 minutes.
 The Muppets Friday April 6th @ 2:30; Rated PG Three Muppet fans help raise $10 million to save the Muppet Theater from being demolished in this Academy Award-winning musical comedy. 103 minutes.
 Interesting article about growing the independence and responsibility we expect from our middle school students. Leaders Respond By Maren Stark Schmidt
Responsibility. Think of responsibility as being able to respond with ability.
As leaders, if we are to respond with ability, we must have certain skills, knowledge and attitudes. We must cultivate a habit of enlarging, as well as focusing, vital attitudes, knowledge and skills. To know and not to do, is really not to know. Knowledge requires skills to be put into action with a "can-do" attitude.
 
If we are to shoulder the responsibility of being and becoming a leader, we have to be prepared to respond to the needs of those around us--ourselves included.
 
Understanding the needs of others requires that we first listen to gain accurate information about a person or group. What we think someone needs and what the person thinks he or she needs can be quite different. When we respond to a perceived need versus a real need, we can inadvertently create a situation where the person being helped may feel overpowered on one side, and powerless on the other.
 
We can learn and teach the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for responsibility by adhering to these two adages: 1) Help me help myself. 2) Any unnecessary help is a hindrance.
 
As we lead and help people grow, we should focus on their building of independence and concentration. A simple question to ask ourselves before any interaction: Is this going to help this person be more independent as well as strengthen their ability to bring intense mental focus to a situation? If the answer is yes to both these questions we will feel that we are on solid ground to move ahead. 

Seven-year-old Tom wanted a beagle puppy. His mother, Janni, was not excited about the idea. At all. Janni saw herself as becoming the dog's main caregiver, and walking a dog in the snow and housebreaking weren't on her to-do list. Tom thought Janni's refusal to allow him a dog as unfair. Janni, though, came up with a solution to help Tom gain the independence and concentration to be a successful dog owner through developing his knowledge, skills and attitudes.
 
Janni asked Tom if he'd be willing to work to show that he had what it took to take care of a dog, warning Tom that it might take a year or more to learn what he needed to care for a dog. Janni gave Tom a three-foot ficus tree that he was responsible for keeping alive and growing for a year. For the next week, Janni talked about the needs of a plant: light, warmth, water and nutrients. They discussed pests, from aphids to rats, to wind and rain. Janni told Tom the plant was his, and she would not remind him to water or pay any attention to it. It was his responsibility.
 
Tom also was asked to walk the neighbor's dog everyday after school and on the weekends, and to make arrangements if he couldn't do it for some reason. Janni and Tom searched out books and videos about how to take care of a dog's needs, not just physically but mentally, emotionally and socially.
 
Over the course of a year, Tom developed the independence and focus to have the skills, knowledge and attitude to let his parents know that he would be able to care responsibly for his beagle, Toby. Janni's leadership created a win/win situation.
 <A href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1109554190483&s=1556&e=001aiakmgcy7oin6qs7vaw0azlkkoiypygq4933qpd9pjfi--1doxv20-uh_d5xiebk0d3heofsbnu8pynxme95arsk8lfq9yup5dtlmkr2g77bimjdp0r6lw==" target=_blank>Kids Talk™</A>is an award-winning newspaper column dealing with early childhood development issues written by Maren Stark Schmidt. Contact her via e-mail at <A href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1109554190483&s=1556&e=001aiakmgcy7oiv9xwmr7n3xnoklgcdbmgz2ghk8egps6ypvxeip-xxi3qibuino0q6ir39x4nwckgmecwsiyjqag==" shape=rect target=_blank track="on" linktype="link">maren@kidstalknews.com</A>.  Week 3-19 through 3-23: 1. Fresh start to the final Trimester of sixth grade! 2. Check supplies and be prepared!  USE YOUR PLANNER! 3. Complete your Book Log EVERY NIGHT and hand in every MONDAY! 4. Be safe, respectful and responsible! 5. Get your paperwork in to join track this week! First practice right after Spring Break! 6. Timber's permission slip needs to be turned in ASAP!!! Copy on the important documents page if you have lost your copy given out in school! Thanks, Mrs. Ireland
 Week 3-12 through 3-16: 1. Grades close FRIDAY!!! Third Trimester starts on Monday the 19th. All missing work should be in by Monday the 12th to get partial credit. Skyward is up to date - please use it and get missing work completed! 2. Daylight Saving - we just lost an hour of sleep this weekend. See the following article about Americans and our loss of sleep! I have many tired students and research shows that this can really impact their learning.  <A href="http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/?p=104377&utm_source=silverpopmailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=03.09.12%2520%281%29&utm_content=#.t1pmw3ilbwi.email">http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/?p=104377&utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=03.09.12%2520%281%29&utm_content=#.T1pMw3IlBwI.email</A> 3. Lots of work using our jump drives so please make sure they are in class EVERY DAY! Students can also access their work from home. Below are directions for accessing student electronic files from home. For families who do not have Microsoft Office applications on their home computers, a good, free alternative is the Open Office suite. Click here for a review of<A href="http://download.cnet.com/openoffice-org/3000-18483_4-10263109.html" target=_blank>Open Office</A>and to download the product.
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<UL><LI>Begin at: <A href="http://student.camas.wednet.edu" target=_blank>http://student.camas.wednet.edu</A></LI><LI>ClickStudent Folder Access and type your school user name and password.</LI><LI>Choose LMS> Your Graduating Class> Your Name folder</LI><LI>Double click on the file you wish to edit. Once it has opened, save it to your computer.</LI><LI>When you are finished working on the file, chooseNew File (upload)from the drop down menu to return the edited file or add a new file. Below is an image of the drop down menu.</LI></UL></DIV>
<IMG title=folder_access src="http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/liberty/files/2012/03/folder_access.jpg" width=312 height=205> 4.  Our Skyridge March Newsletter is now available. Please click on the following link to review our curent events and activities.<A href="http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/files/2012/03/skyridge-newsletter-mar-2012.pdf">http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/files/2012/03/Skyridge-Newsletter-Mar-2012.pdf</A> Please click on the link below to reach the Skyrdige Middle School website. If you haven't already done so, please add us to your "Favorites" for quick access.  http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/ Thanks and have a great week! Mrs. Ireland Week 3-5 through 3-9:1.TWO LATE STARTS this week - Wednesday the 7th and Thursday 8th. 2. Grades close next Friday. Double check Skyward and make sure you are up to date! 3.Book Responses- do one this week and hand in on Monday to make sure you have two completed for the trimester. 4.Daylight Saving begins this weekend. Spring ahead! 5. Track season is just around the corner and the First Practice is April 9th, 2012. Practices will run from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday on the Skyridge Track. Our 2012 meet schedule is on our track webpage. Participating athletes need to have their paperwork turned in and fees paid to the Skyridge Main Office prior to Wednesday, March 28, 2012. For detailed Skyridge track and field information including the handbook and schedule, visit our track webpage at: <A href="http://www.skyridgetrack.com/">www.skyridgetrack.com</A>. Participants may not attend practice until they are cleared. Participants will need required 10 practices before they can compete in a meet. If you have any questions please contact Kay Button at Skyridge office. Thanks and have a great week! Mrs. Ireland Week 2-27 through 3-2: 1. Grades close for the second Trimester on March 16th. Get all of your missing work in by March 12th for partial credit. 2. Late starts this month - March 7th and 8th. 3. 2 Book Responses are due by the end of the trimester. One was due during the first half and the second due by March 16th! Please see the info on the Reading Templates page or pick up a copy of the requirements on the handout shelf in Mrs. Ireland's room. 4. PORTLAND TIMBER'S  Health Fitness School Day Field Trip May 24, 2012- Permission slip and money due March 30th. See important documents page for a copy if one did not make it home with your student! Have a great week and do your best work! Mrs. Ireland Week 2-20 through 2-24: I get asked about morning routines every year! Here is a helpful article and tips on this very difficult middle school challenge! I have also had a lot of kids complaining of not eating breakfast each morning. They say that they are getting up late and do not have time. I have been feeding them graham crackers and reminding them that they are now 6th graders and should have their own alarm clock and be able to wake, get ready for school, eat breakfast and be on time. Thanks and have a great week! Mrs. Ireland
<H1>Top 10 Morning Madness Tips for Getting Kids up and Ready</H1>
From<A href="http://childcare.about.com/bio/robin-mcclure-11577.htm">Robin McClure</A>, former About.com Guide
http://childcare.about.com/od/behaviors/tp/gettingkidsup.htm
Getting kids up and ready for the day...whether it be for school, daycare, or even a sport or enrichment activity is a sure-fire stress builder and typical cause of morning madness. What can parents do to start each day in a positive fashion? Here are seven ideas.
1.Getting Kids Up: Morning Routine Must Become Way of Life
Parents unwittingly cause morning madness by not instilling that the routine is a family requirement and not an option. A non-negotiable routine must be established, and consequence discussed and determined. (i.e. If you don't get up on first call, your bedtime is 15 minutes earlier tonight). It's the "wiggle room" that causes melt-downs and tantrums on the very morning parents have a "must make" meeting.
2.Stagger Wake-Up Times
If you've got more than one kid in the house, and especially if you have a large family, consider staggering wakeup times for greater efficiency. Start with kids who need assistance first, or the ones who are real sleepyheads who move at a snail's pace come mornings.
3.Getting Kids Up: Clothing Wars Can Be Conquered With Proper Planning
Clothing, down to clean socks, underwear and shoes, and even matching hair accessories should be laid out each night before bed. Youngsters can play a role in choosing the outfit, but no changes are allowed once their head hits the pillow. And, then stick with it! The only exceptions should be an unknown tear or stain, or surprise change in the weather. This avoids missing socks, unmatched shirt and shoes, and keeps getting dressed a simple step in beginning the day vs. a looming battle.
4.Getting Kids Up: Breakfast Choices Should Be Determined In Advance
One mom swears by weekly breakfast menus; other adheres to cereal and fruit. Yet another has her kids eat the $1 breakfast at school each morning. Some daycares offer breakfast for kids; others allow parents to bring in a morning meal. Breakfast is important--some experts argue that it is themostimportant meal of the day, so your kids need a nutritious start each a.m. However, that start shouldn't put parents in a work bind or make kids late for school.
5.Only Do What's Really Important
Some parents unwittingly set their kids to fail with their morning routines by tackling on unexpected chores and duties, which causes whines and a mad rush to end up on time. Consider creating a checklist of what absolutely must be done each morning, and then forget the rest. If you want your child to make his bed every morning, then make that a requirement. However, cleaning the cat box can surely wait until a child gets home.
6.Getting Kids Up: Snatch and Go Theory Really Does Work
It's just not enough to get dressed and eat. How many times have kids missed the bus because they couldn't find their homework sheet or didn't have their backpack put together? If you drive your kids, then put their organized backpacks in the car the night before. Lunches should also be prepared just before bed and easily grabbed from the fridge ready-to-go. Jackets should be in a central location. The "snatch and go" theory really does work in the mornings.
7.Getting Kids Up: Exception Mornings Should Be Planned As Well
One way to make it easier for kids to get up in the mornings is to create occasional "kids get up...NOT" day on occasion as a reward. If it's a school holiday, lazy weekend opportunity, or just about any reason at all, parents can make a special celebration out of the exception. The "not" day also serves to reinforce the lesson that normal mornings have a schedule and expectation; and that occasionally everyone gets a break from the routine.
8.Getting Kids Up: Instill Self Responsibility
Why does a parent have to wake kids up anyway? Except for youngsters, kids can learn to awaken by an alarm clock and get themselves up without mom or dad hovering and yelling, "Are you up yet?" Let them decide what is the best time for the alarm to go off and get ready on time. If this means Erica doesn't get her hair braided or Sam doesn't get second helpings on cereal, encourage them to set their alarm 15 minutes earlier tomorrow. Cause and effect...it's a good lesson to learn!
9.Getting Kids Up: Model Morning Behavior
And, finally, parents really can help to determine whether their kids become morning risers or morning whiners. If parents moan and groan, are always frantic, grumpy and running late themselves, then how can they really expect anything more of their own kids? Good advice is to get up earlier yourself, start that coffee or do 10 minutes of exercise, and then show that Positive Mental Attitude (PMA) and really mean it when you greet your kids with "Good Morning!"
10.Designate an Essentials Area
Designate an area for all essentials that can eliminate the crazed morning syndrome when you're trying to leave. Shoes, backpacks, car keys, cell phones, purses, etc., should be placed in this area every day, always, so they are always in place and ready for action. Keep a cell phone charger in this area so your phone is charged for the day. Not having to hunt down keys or other last-minute essentials is a time and blood pressure saver, for sure!
<H1>Stop Manic Mornings and Adopt a Calm Morning Routine</H1>
By<A href="http://parentingteens.about.com/bio/denise-witmer-403.htm">Denise Witmer</A>, About.com Guide
How you handle your family's morning routine can make or break their day. Getting kids to school on time, fed and ready while you need to get ready for your day is a monumental task. Completing it and staying calm can seem impossible. I can tell you that before our family adopted a morning routine, manic mornings were our norm. Everyone going in separate directions, things were being forgotten and no one had a smile on their face while they ran out of the door toward the day ahead. Then I decided to get our act together and I’m proud to say that the calm morning routine is what most of our mornings are like now. Here are a few tips on how I did it:
Anything that can be prepared the night before, should be. If you’re offering cereal for breakfast, get the cereal, bowls and spoons out and on the counter. Check the weather, let everyone know what it will be and choose an appropriate outfit. Every once in a while ask your teen what he/she will be wearing. While you don’t want to bug him/her, you do want to model this good habit and take an interest in his/her decision making skills.
Your children, including your teen, should have their backpacks packed and ready to go. Lunch money, homework, pencils, etc. should all be ready the night before. Depending on your teen’s maturity level, check or have him/her check their weekly schedule. Does he/she have gym or band the next day? Get this stuff ready too. Being ready the night before will save the last minute scramble time that will frustrate your teen, possibly make him/her late and not set a good tone to start the new day.
Make time for breakfast. It serves as a healthy way to start the day both physically and emotionally for the whole family. Talk to your family about what they would like to have for breakfast. Make this time quality family time.
Get enough rest the night before. This goes for everyone in the household. There really is no way to get your family’s morning routine together if you aren’t getting enough rest.
Model a positive attitude about the upcoming day. The more you moan and groan about your boss and co-workers or the project you're working on the more your children will learn to moan and groan about their teachers and their next math test. Life isn’t always peachy - that’s a fact - but having a positive attitude about doing things that aren’t easy is half the struggle. You can give your teen this lesson daily every morning, without the lecture, just by doing it.
Say things like, "I'm looking forward to finishing ____ today." Then ask your teen if there is anything he/she is looking forward to in the day ahead. Everyday conversations with your teen count toward keeping the lines of communication open.
Get out of bed 15 minutes before the kids do. Start your morning routine or have a cup of coffee. Give yourself some quiet time before the rush of everyone else getting ready and needing your attention. This ‘me time’ does wonders for those of us who take a little time to wake up.
Have your children help with morning tasks. Does the dog need to go out? Your 10-year-old can handle that. Delegate some of the morning responsibilities so that the pace of your morning isn’t so hectic you forget to tell your children you love them as they walk out of the door.
Finally, finish your morning routine with a loving goodbye, complete with hug if your teen will let you. Here is a perfect time to strengthen your loving foundation and family bonds.
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Week 2-13 through 2-17:
Two late starts this week: 15th and 16th.
The Skyridge Variety show on the 17th - should be amazing!
This time of year kids usually need a bit of a kick start back into good homework habits. Read a great article for parents below!
Thanks and have a great week!
Mrs. Ireland
Tips On Getting Your Teen To Do Their Homework...        
And Keep Your Sanity
ByDenise Witmer,About.com Guide
http://parentingteens.about.com/cs/homeworkhelp/a/homeworktips.htm
Create an Environment Geared Toward Your Teen. Some teens need privacy, others, prefer people around them. Find the place in your home that your teen is comfortable to do his work. Have the tools they need to get the work done. Teens are a lot like us... they get aggravated. After a full day at school the last thing they want to do is homework. After they get themselves to the table, all ready to go, what they don't need is to have to search for a piece of construction paper. It will be the straw that broke the camel's back, and they will give up. We all know how this feels, so try and have what they need available.
Pick a Time and Stick To It. Routine, routine, routine! Routines make your teen feel safe and secure. When teens feel safe and secure, they are at their best. Get rid of the, 'Did you do your homework yet?' question. Know that from this time to this time, they are working on it. Be available at that time should they have questions.
Let your teen be the one to come up with his daily routine. They are more apt to stick with it this way. Set up a consequence if they are unable to stick to the routine, beforehand. An example of what I use is if the time is 7:00 pm, and they can't get to the table until 7:05, then no TV, (stereo, going out with friends, ...pick one), for the rest of the night. Use an Action Plan at the beginning of September to help keep up the schedule throughout the school year.
Don't Let Them Overwhelm Themselves. When children enter High School, they are offered many, different activities. Some teens try and do it all. This is a good time to explain to your teen that there is such a thing as 'too much of a good thing'. See how they handle the responsibility of an activity before allowing them something else. A great article I found is Sports vs School, How to find the right mix of schoolwork and other activities.
Get On Top of the Situation... Before There Is a Problem. The first week, call or make an appointment to meet their teachers. Get to know them, make them feel comfortable to get in touch with you. This, of course is something your teen isn't going to like, even if they are a good student. But, I have found over the years, that teachers you have called to introduce yourself to, are much more conscious of your teen in their class. So, not only does your teen know that you care about their education, the teachers do also.
Get help. The World Wide Web is an amazing place, we all know that. But, did you know that if your 9th grader is having problems with Pi, you can help her by going to theDr. Math site? Check the school and teacher web sites! They are a wealth of information!
Now DROP IT! What kinda tip is that??? Well, let me tell ya, it is the one tip that is going to keep your sanity in check. Parents of teens often have trouble figuring out where to hold up the responsibilities our teens have and when to back off. With school, our teens need to 'hold the bag'. What grades they earn are the grades they have earned, and in no way should these grades reflex on us as parents. After we have given them the time, the space, and the tools, they need to do the learning.
I am in no way implying that I didn't worry about it, I never said that handing over this responsibility is an easy thing to do. But, there are worse things in life than bad grades, and a young adult that doesn't know how to take responsibility for themselves is one of them. So teach your teen now, while you can. This About.com page has been optimized for print. To view this page in its original form, please visit:<A href="http://parentingteens.about.com/cs/homeworkhelp/a/homeworktips.htm">http://parentingteens.about.com/cs/homeworkhelp/a/homeworktips.htm</A> ©2011 About.com, Inc., a part of<A href="http://www.nytco.com/">The New York Times Company</A>. All rights reserved.
Week 2-6 through 2-10: Several links to read and talk about with your student. Articles about the value and huge educational impact reading for 20 minutes a day can have for our kids: <A href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/9064341/reading-a-book-adds-a-year-to-childrens-education.html">http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/9064341/Reading-a-book-adds-a-year-to-childrens-education.html</A> Our Skyridge February Newsletter is now available. Please click on the following link to review our current events and activities.
<A href="http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/files/2012/02/skyridge-newsletter-feb-2012.doc">http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/files/2012/02/Skyridge-Newsletter-Feb-2012.doc</A>
Please click on the link below to reach the Skyridge Middle School website. If you haven't already done so, please add us to your "Favorites" for quick access.
<A href="http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/">http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/ </A>Thanks, Mrs. Ireland Week 1-31 through 2-3:  1. Please remember to check planners, teacher web sites and provide homework time each night. They all have at least an hour of homework at night - even when they say they don't!  2. After-school help on Wednesday's from 2:30-3:30PM. If homework is not completed or a student is not passing a class they should be staying with me every Wednesday. They need to have a ride home at 3:30PM. I would love to see more kids take advantage of this opportunity. 3.AUTHOR FAIR - At the Camas Public Library Sponsored by the Camas Public Library and the Columbia Gorge Region of Washington Library Media Association. THURSDAY, February 2, 2012at the CAMAS PUBLIC LIBRARY7:00pm–8:00pm. Ten local published authors will be stationed in the Library sharing their books and taking questions. Authors scheduled to attend are: Carmen Bernier-Grand, Susan Blackaby, Susan Fletcher, Heather Vogel Fredrick, Chris Kurtz, Barbara Kerley, Jane Kurtz, Rosanne Parry, Liz Rusch, Graham Salisbury, Lisa Schroeder. Students attending will receive a free passport to collect author’s signatures. Various books will be available for sale and book signing. 4. This month two late start days - 15th and 16th. 5. Skyward Reminder: Add to your favorites and bookmark this site:  <A href="http://www.camas.wednet.edu/sky/index.html">http://www.camas.wednet.edu/sky/index.html</A> Please check my web site and student grades on Skyward at least weekly. You can easily access all of the needed teacher sites and skyward as well as follow the school calendar through the above site. The end of our second trimester 6-week grading period has occurred and grades have been posted in Skyward Family Access.  To view them: 1. Click on the following link to Skyward Family Access;<A href="https://www2.swrdc.wa-k12.net/scripts/cgiip.exe/wservice=wcamass71/fwemnu01.w">https://www2.swrdc.wa-k12.net/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=wcamass71/fwemnu01.w</A> 2. Once at the family access home page, enter your login and password; 3. On the left hand side of the page - under "General Information" - click "Report Cards"; 4. Click on the "Report Card" box; and 5. Click on "Term One Progress Report" If you have any problems or questions, please contact us at the Skyridge office - 833-5800. If your student is struggling with missed assignments or challenging scores, you may find it beneficial to contact the appropriate teacher for assistance with their academic progress. Thanks and have a great week! Mrs. Ireland Week 1-23 through 1-27: 1. Please remember that this Wednesday, January 25, is a late start day. Classes begin at 10:15 am. Buses run 2 hours and 15 minutes later than normal schedule. No school on Monday the 30th. 2. Also, school will now be held on Friday, February 17, as a school closure make up day due to our recent snow day last Wednesday, January 18. This will be a regular schedule school day. The Presidents' Day holiday will still be recognized on Monday, February 20. 3. Homework completion has become a bit of an issue for some students since we have returned from break. Grades close for the first half of the second trimester this Friday. At that point any work that has not been made up will be zeros. Students will be working on printing out Skyward grade reports on Monday and Tuesday this week. Look for copies attached to their planners. Check Skyward with your student and make sure they are up to date please! 4. Book response is due this week for the first half of the second trimester. All students must complete 2 for this trimester. Lots of helpful documents on the reading documents page! Thanks and have a great week! Mrs. Ireland Week 1-17 through 1-20: Grades close next week for the half way point for the second Trimester. Double check Skyward and make sure you are up to date! Reading and Writing class - remember you have a Book Response DUE Jan 27th!! AIMS web testing this week. This is the mid-year check for progress. Data will be entered and reports generated by the end of the month. I will be sending home a copy and progress notes the first week of February. Lots of snowy and icy weather predicted for this week. Be sure to check out the district website for current info each morning.  <A href="http://www.camas.wednet.edu/emergency-info/">http://www.camas.wednet.edu/emergency-info/</A> Our Skyridge January newsletter is now available. Please click on the following link to review our current events and activities. <A href="http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/files/2012/01/skyridge-newsletter-jan-2012.pdf"><A href="http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/files/2012/01/skyridge-newsletter-jan-2012.pdfplease">http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/files/2012/01/Skyridge-Newsletter-Jan-2012.pdf</A>   Please</A> click on the link below to reach the Skyridge MIddle School website.   <A href="http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/"><A href="http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/">http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/</A>    Remember</A>: Late Start - Wednesday, January 25th;  No school on Monday, January 30 - Secondary Grading Day. Thanks and have a great week! Mrs. Ireland Week 1-9 through 1-13: We are almost half way through the year. The mid point of the second trimester is January 27th. Wow time has flown and the second half always goes faster! Please check with your student about supplies. This time of year pencil pouches need to be refilled notebooks and folders refreshed. New flex classes started last week - ask your student how it is going. All students are getting Math, Reading or Organization skills classes during this period. Please remember to check planners, teacher web sites and provide homework time each night. They all have at least an hour of homework at night - even when they say they don't!  After school help on Wednesday's from 2:30-3:30PM. If homework is not completed or a student is not passing a class they should be staying with me every Wednesday. They need to have a ride home at 3:30PM. PTO parent night:  You are invited to attend our Skyridge PTO's Annual General Meeting scheduled next Thursday, January 19 at 7 PM in our Skyridge gym. Valuable information will be shared by a local authority regarding: Cyber Bullying, Online Predators, How to Protect Identity and More. Tip sheets and information on monitoring software will be available to assist you with keeping your child safe online. This informative meeting will be beneficial as it covers these topics which are common issues for all parents of middle school age students. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU HERE! Skyridge Mddle School PTO Executive Board: President - Dana Schnell; Vice President - Wendy O'Neill; Treasurer - Shannon Turk; Secretary - Gail Gast; Fundraising - Jill Fuller Thanks and have a great week! Mrs. Ireland Week 1-3 through 1-6: I was so proud of the hard work and presentations displayed at the Holiday Open House before break. All of the students did an amazing job. Hope you were able to make it to the event. Getting back into the swing of things! I hope everyone had a happy and restful two weeks off. I enjoyed the holidays with family and friends and am ready to get back to work! Students will need the extra structure and support similar to the beginning of the school year during these next two weeks. After having this much time away from our routine they will need reminders and helpful cues to get back into the good habits.
1. USE YOUR PLANNER EVERY DAY!
2. Take time each night to do your independent reading and book log. Do not wait to do it on Sunday!
3. Do your homework every night. Use the teacher web sites to stay ahead of the game and plan for busy nights!
4. Clean out back packs and check all of your supplies. This time of year supplies are usually running low. Make sure you have a pencil pouch with: pencils, erasers, pens, red pens, colored pencils, and glue sticks. 
Thanks and have a great week! Mrs. Ireland
Week 12-12 through 12-16: 1. Math Geo Unit Project - Students must have: 1 box of graham crackers, 2 cans white frosting. Students were also given a slip of paper on Friday of a list of 2-3 types of candy.  Each student in our class will be responsible for purchasing 2-3 bags of candy to share with the class for our construction. We have found that this saves money and having too much candy! Crackers, Frosting and Candy are due in class on MONDAY DECEMBER 12TH!!!!! 2. Geo unit workbook: Students also have a workbook with classwork to complete by Friday. If students do not finish pages in class they need to finish them at home. All the pages have been dated for the days they will be completed in school. Work for at least 30 minutes a night in this workbook to stay up to date! 3. Holiday Project: Students will be assembling the 3 way boards starting on Monday. Any additional decorations, color pictures and props should be brought into school. Completed boards are due by the end of class on Wednesday. 4.    Holiday Open House!  J Reminder Friday!!J Please bring your family and friends to our annual holiday project display Where:    Skyridge Middle School,  Sixth Grade Wing When:     Friday, December 16, 2011 Open House :     7:30 A.M. - 8:15 A.M. Hope to see you there! 5.  Our Skyridge December newsletter is now available. Please click on the following link to review our current events and activities. <A href="http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/files/2011/12/skyridge-newsletter-dec-11.pdf">http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/files/2011/12/Skyridge-Newsletter-Dec-11.pdf </A>Please click on the link below to reach the Skyridge Middle School website. If you haven't already done so, plesae add us to your "Favorites" for quick access. <A href="http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/">http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/</A> Thanks, Mrs. Ireland Week 12-5 through 12-9: TRI FOLD BOARDS NEED TO BE IN SCHOOL ASAP!!!! Lots of work on the Holiday Project. Remember most of this project will be completed at school. Students might be drafting,  typing, and editing some of their work at home so please remember to have memory sticks in school EVERY DAY!! Another easy way to work on documents that are saved on the school server is to access your student folder from home. See the instruction below!  To access Camas School District student folder from home: 
1. Type <A href="http://student.camas.wednet.edu/">http://student.camas.wednet.edu/</A>
2. Click on Student Folder Access
3. Type in your User Name and Password that you use here at school
4. Click on SMS (Skyridge Middle School)
5. Click on your graduating year 
6. Click on your student folder REMEMBER: THIS IS YOUR SCHOOL ACCOUNT; YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FOLOWING THE NETWORK CODE OF CONDUCT WHEN USING THIS ACCOUNT AT HOME OR AT SCHOOL 
 Math Geo unit will be the focus for the next two weeks. This is another project that will be completed in school. Students do have a workbook that you may see for homework if they have not finished assignments in class. All supplies for construction need to be in by Monday the 12 at the LATEST. By this Friday would be preferred. Thanks, Mrs. Ireland   Week 11-28 through 12-2: Grades close this week! My grades should be updated by the end of today! I fell behind entering grades with the computer issues over the last few weeks! If your student has missing work they have had a list each week for the last 3 weeks. Most students are caught up. Please check student planners as I can only take late work through Thursday so I have time to correct and enter it. 
Holiday Project - Lots of research, drafting and gathering of materials. Students are working with a partner or partners on this project. All documents can be found on the Writing Templates page. Students each have a research folder with all of the documents and materials. This folder MUST be in class EVERY DAY!!!! We will be using our memory sticks DAILY!!! A majority of this project is done in school.  Please ask to see the work they are doing in their green folders. Each group must purchase ONE Tri fold 3 way display board. The dimensions are: 36 inches high by 46 inches wide. PLEASE do not get the smaller size!!!! Any boards that are smaller will frustrate the students because it isn’t enough room for the information and pictures to be displayed. One poster board per group so talk to your partner! The poster boards should arrive to my classroom no later than Monday, December 5th.  The Open House displaying these projects is on December 16, from 7:30 am to 8:15 am. Mark your calendars and come join us for this celebration of the students' hard work!
Geometry Gingerbread House Projects - Math classes are completing a geometry unit. The culminating event is the construction of geometry graham cracker gingerbread houses which will be on display during the holiday Open House. Students will be completing work in math folders and working on geometry definitions. Look for a project description and supply list next week. Each student will need to bring in 2 cans of white frosting, one box of graham crackers and other candy and decorations that they need to decorate the constructed geo houses. They will be working with a partner so the expense should be under 10 dollars total. Thanks, Mrs. Ireland <IMG src="http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/files/2011/10/pto-parents-night-out-png2.png" width=596 height=789> Week 11-14 through 11-22: Our Skyridge November newsletter is now available. Please click on the following link to review our current events and activities.
<A href="http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/files/2011/11/skyridge-newsletter-nov-11.pdf">http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/files/2011/11/Skyridge-Newsletter-Nov-11.pdf</A>
Click on the link below to reach our Skyridge Middle School website. Please add our site to your "Favorites" for quick, easy access to what is happening on the "Ridge!" Links to our teacher sites, our activities and events calendar and searchable staff directory are all located on the home page. Identified pages with drop down menus are available to help you locate useful information.
<A href="http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/">http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/</A> Thanks, Mrs. Ireland Week 11-8 through 11-12: Hope everyone enjoyed the extra hour of sleep this weekend when we "fell back" with Day Light Savings Time. I am still working on changing all of the clocks at home and school!!!
I will be out of town starting this Thursday 11-10 through Tuesday 11-15 of next week. I am from the east coast and will be attending a family wedding. Since it is a long and expensive trip I am taking a little bit more time to visit with family and friends. I am looking forward to seeing lots of people I have missed in the 4 and a 1/2 years since I moved west. I am especially looking forward to sparking my daughter's memories of where she spent the first 4 years of her life! I will be checking email - I have school email on my blackberry - and will return emails during this time. If there are any larger issues that come up please contact individual class teachers, Aurora Baxter - school psychologist,  or our amazing administrators - Mr. Smith and Mr. Williams. Attention 6th graders!!! Be involved!!!  Here at Skyridge, ASB is our student government. ASB is involved in a variety of school functions such as dances, assemblies, lunch time activities, school improvement events and helping our school’s green efforts, just to name a few!  ASB students are also expected to maintain excellent grades and be outstanding role models.  ASB will add four 6th graders at the beginning of next trimester.  Sign up AND get your application NOW --- available in the Student Center, LMC, and Miss Hofmann’s Technology Room 201. Applications are due by the end of the week, no exceptions! Veteran's Day is this Friday. In honor of those who have served we have a school holiday. Instead of celebrating a day off from school and sleeping in, I have encouraged my students to find someone in their family or neighborhood who is a veteran and think of something nice they can do for them on Friday. Examples: rake their yard, sweep sidewalks, make cookies and deliver them, ask if they need help with anything or just spend some time listening to them. I also told them that there are events in the area that they may attend to honor vets. Let's make this about honoring those who have served and made our country a free and safe place to live and go to school! If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me! Thanks, Mrs. Ireland Week 10-31 through 11-4: 1. Please check your planner nightly to complete homework. If you are unsure check the individual class pages or the week in review document on this web site. Homework information is also posted in two places in the classroom so students have plenty of access to the information. BE RESPONSIBLE!!!! 2. The Camas Librarian is visiting Language Arts classes on Friday 11-4 to talk about all of the great services and clubs the Public Library has to offer. Always a great visit! 3. Coat, Jackets and shoe drive. Bring in clean new or used coats, jackets and shoes to donate. 4. Jars of peanut butter - Every year we collect jars of peanut butter to send to the orphans who live in the garbage dumps of Mexico. Please bring in a jar to donate! If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me! Thanks, Mrs. Ireland Week 10-24 through 10-28: 1. Add to your favorites and bookmark this site:   <A href="http://www.camas.wednet.edu/sky/index.html">http://www.camas.wednet.edu/sky/index.html</A>  Please check my web site and student grades on Skyward at least weekly. You can easily access all of the needed teacher sites and skyward as well as follow the school calendar through the above site. 
2. Parents can now access 6-Week Progress Grades via Skyward Family Access. To access your student(s) grades: 1. Click on the following link to Skyward Family Access; <A href="https://www2.swrdc.wa-k12.net/scripts/cgiip.exe/wservice=wcamass71/fwemnu01.w">https://www2.swrdc.wa-k12.net/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=wcamass71/fwemnu01.w</A> 2. Once at the family access home page, enter your login and password; 3. On the left hand side of the page - under “General Information” – click “Report Cards”; 4. Click on the “Report Card” box; and 5. Click on “Term One Progress Report” 
If you have any problems, questions, or if you need your login and password, please contact us at 833-5800. If your student is struggling with missed assignments or challenging scores, you may find it beneficial to contact the appropriate teacher for assistance with their academic progress. Thanks, Mrs. Ireland October 17-21: 1. Late Starts this week - Wednesday and Thursday 2. Grade reports will be emailed out at the end of this week. We will be half way through the first Trimester. Please talk with your student about their grades, teacher comments and especially work completion. 3. See Week in Review documents that are posted to this web page page each week. They will give a heads up of the assignments for the week for ALL 6th GRADE TEACHERS. I will post them on Mondays. 4. Reading/Writing Book Logs are due every Monday. Please remind your child to read independently for 20 minutes each night and complete the form nightly. 5. Check student supply pouches and resupply - especially red pens, and pencils. 6. Paper Cup Football Game at Doc Harris on Tuesday the 18th, 7:30 pm. Come support the Sky Hawks as they defeat the Liberty Lions! 7. School Pictures were sent home this week. Lots of great shots but if you are not happy or missed picture day  - retakes are on the 25th. Thanks and have a great week! Mrs. Ireland
 October 10 -13
Short week this week but lots of work and projects! Be sure to check planners and teacher web sites!   No School Friday for State In-service Day K-12: A state mandated day off for students so that teachers may attend training, classes and events. Students who see me at the end of the day for intervention and /or flex class print out missing work and grade reports every Tuesday from Skyward. This report includes info from ALL of their classes. They are to highlight missing work, gather or complete the missing work, staple it to the report, and get a parent signature. They are due to Mrs. Ireland the following day. Ask your student for the report and go on line and check Skyward with them at least once a week! Most students have not had any missing work and therefore have not needed signatures. I am very impressed! Good Job! The first grading period ends on OCTOBER 21st!!!! Thanks!!!  Mrs. Ireland October 3- 7:<o:p></o:p>
The weather is now cooperating and it really feels like fall! Hope everyone had a great weekend. It is the time of year to head out to the apple orchards and muddy pumpkin patches for some family fun.<o:p></o:p>
Magazine Fundraising has started. This is our only fundraiser at the middle school so your help is appreciated. If each student each sells only 2 magazines we will be able to completely fund the student activity account. This money supports all of our great student activities such as academic clubs and teams, drama productions, sports, student social events such as dances and assemblies. Order turn in day this week is Thursday and the final day is October 13. Thanks for your help! <o:p></o:p>
<o:p> Our Skyridge September/October newsletter is now available. Please click on the following link to review our current events and activities. <A href="http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/files/2011/10/skyridge-newsletter-sept-oct-11.pdf"><A href="http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/files/2011/10/skyridge-newsletter-sept-oct-11.pdf">http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/files/2011/10/Skyridge-Newsletter-Sept-Oct-11.pdf</A> Have</A> you had a chance to visit our Skyridge Middle School website lately? We can be found at <A href="http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/">http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/skyridge/</A>. Please add it to your "Favorites" for quick, easy access. 
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The 13th Annual Camas Educational Foundation's Auction 2011 "Denim and Diamonds"  Saturday, October 15 at the Fairgate Inn Registration is available with the link: https://cefcamas.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/Home/tabid/260625/Default.aspx  <o:p></o:p>
CEF is also proud to offer child care at Dorothy Fox Elementary for only $10 per child for the evening for the first 100 children to be registered with an auction registration.  Your children will play games, do crafts, and have fun while you do the same.  This is an incredible bargain offered by great care givers from the CHS child development class.  Thank you to those students for donating their services to care for the children.<o:p></o:p>
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Students in my Reading/Writing class are required to read for 20 minutes every night. They should be reading a book at their independent reading level. I can help if you are having difficulty finding a book. We go to the Library every Monday and students have the opportunity to check out and renew books. The nightly reading is practice and should be done INDEPENDENTLY.  Ask to see the student's "book log" paper for info on nightly reading requirements and book projects and check out the Reading and Writing documents page of this web site for specific instructions.<o:p></o:p>
Independent reading level is a relatively easy text for the reader to fluently read, with no more than1 in every 20 words that are difficult for the reader.  Each student who sees me is working at different independent reading levels.  They will be reading a below grade level book that matches where they are currently assessed.  By reading a book at the reading level that they can read it independently they will be working mainly on comprehension and summary writing skills rather than phonetic decoding.  This allows the student to focus on comprehension of the material and less on the decoding skills required to read a more difficult text. When reading a book at grade level the student would be working on decoding and comprehension becomes more difficult.  We will be reading the 6th grade required novels in class as read alouds and on tape. This will allow students to understand and work on 6th grade curriculum that may be above their independent reading level with support. <o:p></o:p>
Readers have four reading levels.  <o:p></o:p>
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Instructional Level<o:p></o:p></TD>
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 This is the level that the student's reading instruction in based on for guided reading.  A child reading at their instructional level needs adult guidance to be successful.<o:p></o:p></TD></TR>
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 This is the student's just right reading level.  It is always lower than their instructional level and he/she can read this material without adult assistance.<o:p></o:p></TD></TR>
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  At this level the material is too difficult to read even with adult assistance. Encourage the child to save this book for a late date and choosing books at this level.  <o:p></o:p></TD></TR>
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 This is the level of text the child can listen to and understand when it is being read to them.  Children are often able to listen to and understand books at a higher level than they are reading independently.  This is a great way to build vocabulary and background knowledge.  <o:p></o:p></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
 If you have any further questions about book logs and reading levels please contact me. Thanks and have a great week! Mrs. Ireland September 26-30: Last week of the month! Students should really feel like they are getting the routine down and feeling comfortable with their classes, teachers, lockers, homework expectations and class work. If your child is not yet feeling comfortable I recommend they start attending my extra help session after school on Wednesdays. We can work on class work and homework as well as discuss issues and problem solve together.  At the beginning of the year parents are also welcome to attend after school on Wednesdays from 2:45-3:30pm.<o:p></o:p>
Magazine Assembly on Friday at 1:30. This is one of our big fundraisers for the ASB student activities and sports. It benefits all kids so look for the envelope to come home on Friday and SELL, Sell, Sell! J<o:p></o:p>
Students have now completed two book logs if they are in my Reading and Writing class. Most students are doing very well with this assignment. Check for graded papers on Tuesday to see where your child is performing and my comments about the areas to improve. <o:p></o:p>
I am so very impressed with the students in my classes this year. They are hard working and dedicated students who take school seriously. I am so happy and grateful to get to work with them this year. Thanks for sending me such great kids and supporting everything we do here at school at home! <o:p></o:p>
If you have any questions or concerns please email or send a note in with your child. The phones are being worked on this week and I am told they are not reliable until the work is completed next week.<o:p></o:p>
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Mrs. Ireland<o:p></o:p>
 September 19-23: Routines have been established and practiced so our expectations and pace are picking up. Tardy marks will now be given and after 2 tardies students will be assigned lunch detention.  Please check your student's planner and accordion folder for handouts and assignments. They have homework each night! Homework is work for our students to practice or review material that has been taught and practiced in school. Sixth graders are responsible for doing their own work and handing it in on time. Parents are responsible for providing the time and place and assistance with directions or clarification. All of the work is the student's responsibility. Students who do not hand in work to Mrs. Ireland receive lunch detention and lose points on each assignment. If your student is in my Reading and Writing classes they have nightly reading and a book log to complete and hand in EVERY MONDAY!!!!!! Copies are available in my room and under the reading documents page on this site.  Thanks for your support!  - 6th Grade Parent Curriculum Night  September  20th  from 6:30-8:00 -<o:p></o:p>
Mrs. Ireland's presentation starts at 6PM in Room 220 at the top of the stairs! Skyridge parents and/or guardians are invited to come and meet with your student’s teachers, receive pertinent details regarding curriculum, major projects and team concepts. Tonight is a wonderful time for you to ask questions and understand the mechanics of your child’s day.  I have set aside a half-hour for you before the majority of 6th graders show up.  This means a great parking space and time for you to get to know how my team and I will assist your child. We look forward to seeing you Tuesday!! 6:00-6:30   Presentation by Jennifer Ireland: Meet in Mrs. Ireland's room 220 to learn about the curriculum and specialized instruction she provides in the Reading/Writing, Math and Organization Flex classes. 6:30-7:15    Team Presentations in Classrooms: Meet with teachers/teams in core classrooms on the 6th grade hall.  Mrs. Ireland will be rotating through the 6th grade teams at this time. (Go to the team room for your child's Science teacher.) 7:25-7:40    STAR Presentations for 1st period classes: Your child has a Sky day, period 1 on the schedule, and a Hawk day, period 2 on the schedule. Follow these for the STAR class rotations. An opportunity to learn details about our STAR classes and help establish a clear understanding of class structures and the rotation process that is offered to our 6th grade households. Teachers will be located in the following  areas: Health/Fitness in the gyms, Art in the room 123, Band in the band room (302), Choir in room (301) and Technology in classroom 201. 7:45-8:00    STAR Presentations for 2nd period classes: See Above.  <o:p></o:p>
LATE START:<o:p></o:p>
This is just a quick heads up that on secondary late start days, CHS, Liberty and Skyridge students will begin class at 10:15 a.m. They will need to arrive at bus stops 2 hours and 30 minutes later than normal; this is a change from previous years. Remember to check planners and teacher web sites! <o:p></o:p>
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Mrs. Ireland<o:p></o:p>
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We have made it through our second week!  Routines and procedures always seem to take up so much of our time! Once established they make the rest of the year much smoother – so it is worth taking the time now! I have really enjoyed getting to know all of the students! I am really looking forward to a great year of learning. <o:p></o:p>
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I wanted to take a moment to explain a few details about Skyward. There will be many assignments in Skyward that appear as missing. I promise to be more timely in the future but these first two weeks have required that most of my time is spent with the students and not entering grades! <o:p></o:p>
I often enter assignments into Skyward long before they are due. If you see an assignment listed with a star or zero points possible that means we have not yet corrected it or I have not entered the grade into the computer.  The computer shows assignments as missing as soon as it reaches the due date.  If your child is really missing that assignment it will list a points possible score and their score will be a zero with a check under missing column.  I will also write a reason why the assignment is missing in the comments section based on what your child tells me has happened.<o:p></o:p>
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School pictures are scheduled for this Thursday, September 15. <o:p></o:p>
Picture Envelopes were sent home with ALL students this week. I have extras if they were misplaced! Students must come to school Thursday with the envelope completed in order to get picture packages. Payment or a print out of the online payment should be in the envelope.  Online Ordering: www.dorianstudio.com/prepay <o:p></o:p>
All students will have their picture taken for their school ID's. <o:p></o:p>
 Please make sure all first week paperwork has been turned in by your student. Due this week: Health Forms, Green Student Handbook - Code of Contact, and Mrs. Ireland's Syllabus. Thanks again! Mrs. Ireland<o:p></o:p>
 **Parents who would like to volunteer to come on any of our field trips this school year need to have a current Volunteer Application on file with the school district.  You can print this form from the CSD website.  Please be sure to attach a copy of your Driver's License and fill out the back of the form.  Thank you for helping out!! http://www.camas.wednet.edu/district/parent_corner/forms.html<o:p></o:p>
 Wednesday 9-7-11: Lots of Parent and Student questions about the schedule. The white print out schedule really should be called a class list since it is not the order of classes nor does it have class times posted. The class list is really the computer program, Skyward's format for teachers to enter grades. Today, all students who see me for any class wrote their schedule in the back of their planner. The 6th graders have a very smooth and easy schedule to follow once you look at the classes and not the class list. Please see the Schedule page on this web site for further details.                               1 SKY Day                  2 Hawk Day STAR classes         per 1 class                  per 2 class All students have Health/Fitness as either their Sky or Hawk day. The other day is either: Band, Choir or the Rotation classes - Performance, Art or Technology. This period is the only thing that changes each day. The rest of the schedule is 3 academic "Core" classes - Math, Language Arts and a Science/Social Studies Block. The end of the day is a Flex/Community period where all students spend time with their teacher team and smaller community in the 6th grade.  The teaching teams are: Washburn/Smith/Mattson Givens/Mantz/Laurine/Morrisey Parks/Kinkead/Westfall  I hope that answers all of the questions! As always if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email or call! Thanks, Mrs. Ireland 
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The first day of school went by in a flash! All of the students did very well today. Some students had the usual locker issues and the lost trying to finding the right classroom but, all in all a good day.  If you (student) or your child (parents) had a difficult time today or has a question or issue that I do not know about please have your student come up to my classroom RM. 220 at the beginning of school tomorrow and I will help them work it out. Middle school is all about becoming more responsible and independent. Please allow your child the experience of approaching me themselves to solve issues. Parents feel free to email me to give me a "heads up" but allow them to learn (with my support) how to problem solve. <o:p></o:p>
No homework tonight! But I will be handing out some assignments tomorrow! <o:p></o:p>
Please make sure to send in all supplies, (especially a locker shelf and accordion folder) purchase a planner and fitness clothes and be prepared for each class. <o:p></o:p>
Thanks for your support and see you tomorrow! <o:p></o:p>
Mrs. Ireland<o:p></o:p>
 Welcome to Skyridge Middle School <o:p></o:p>
I hope you have had a great summer and are excited to start your middle school career! <o:p></o:p>
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Back to School Night   6-8pm. (Get here early!)<o:p></o:p>
I look forward to meeting all of my new students on August 31. This is a great time to get your schedule, meet your teachers and practice your locker. You can also pay your student fees and get your planner and fitness clothes. Fees: Fitness Clothing $17 (required); Student Handbook $6 (required); Activity Fee per sport/extra curricular participation $30; ASB $25 (required if participating in a sport or extra curricular activity); Yearbook $25  <o:p></o:p>
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Please check out the supply list and come prepared for the first day of school on September 6th. You are welcome to bring your supplies to the Open House Night! The first week of school is all about establishing our routine and setting up our notebooks and locker. Having all of the materials here to do that makes the week go smoothly for your child.  If there is a financial difficulty interfering with purchasing the supplies please let me know- email, phone or note with your child. In this difficult economic time we understand and we will take care of discreetly providing supplies for your child.<o:p></o:p>
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Beginning the school year tips for success:<o:p></o:p>
Students need extra structure and support at the beginning of the school year. After having this much time away from a school routine they will need reminders and helpful cues to get back into the good habits of successful students.<o:p></o:p>
1. Get a good night of sleep and eat a healthy breakfast every morning. This is essential for our mind and body to work and learn. If you are not able to eat before you leave for school please take advantage of the school breakfast program or pack a breakfast and come up to my classroom to eat before class. I do not want ANY of my students going to class with an empty stomach. If there are concerns please let me know and we can work out a morning schedule together to make sure this happens! <o:p></o:p>
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2. USE YOUR PLANNER EVERY DAY! Write down all of your assignments for each class and check this list off when completing your work each night. A well used planner is the key to Middle School success!<o:p></o:p>
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3. Do your homework every night. This includes your independent reading and book log for Mrs. Ireland's class. Do not wait to do it all on Sunday! Set up a routine and a specific place and time to do your work each night. Make sure your homework place is well lit, has all of your supplies and is away from all distractions like T.V., your phone and email! Use the teacher web sites to stay ahead of the game and plan for busy nights!  <o:p></o:p>
Sixth grade students should EXPECT to have at least an hour of homework every night! Parents please remember to have your student check planners, teacher web sites and provide homework time each night. They have homework even when they say they don't!  <v:shapetype id=_x0000_t75 o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" filled="f" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" coordsize="21600,21600" stroked="f"><v:stroke joinstyle="miter"></v:stroke><v:formulas><v:f eqn="if linedrawn pixellinewidth 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelwidth"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelheight"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelwidth"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelheight"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"></v:f></v:formulas><v:path o:extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect"></v:path><o:lock v:ext="edit" aspectratio="t"></o:lock></v:shapetype><v:shape style="WIDTH: 14.25pt; HEIGHT: 14.25pt" id=_x0000_i1025 alt="" type="#_x0000_t75"><v:imagedata o:href="http://teacherweb.com/controls/dhtmleditor/images/emwink.gif" src="file:///c:\docume~1\jennif~1.ire\locals~1\temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image001.gif"></v:imagedata></v:shape><o:p></o:p>
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4. Clean out back packs and check all of your supplies at least once a week. Make sure you have a pencil pouch with: pencils, erasers, pens, red pens, colored pencils, and glue sticks. Don't forget that memory stick EACH day! <o:p></o:p>
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5.  Use an Accordion Folder. Get a sturdy plastic version with a strong closure. We will set these up in school and they will be an important tool to help you keep track of your assignments and completed work. REMEMBER - File it! Don't pile it!!!<o:p></o:p>
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6. After-school Help on Wednesday's from 2:45-3:30PM starting on September 14th. If homework is not completed daily or a student is not passing a class they will be asked to stay with me every Wednesday until they are up to date and passing. They need to have a ride home at 3:30PM.  7. Add to your favorites and bookmark this site:   <A href="http://www.camas.wednet.edu/sky/index.html">http://www.camas.wednet.edu/sky/index.html</A><o:p></o:p>
Please check my web site and student grades on Skyward at least weekly.  You can easily access all of the needed teacher sites and skyward as well as follow the school calendar through the above site.<o:p></o:p>
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I know it can be confusing the first few weeks of Middle School. Please always feel free to contact me with questions or concerns. See you Wednesday!!! Mrs. Ireland  <o:p></o:p>

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