Millennium Middle School www.millenniumstars.org “HOME OF THE STARS” Sc March 2015 Edition Dates To Remember Mar 2-5 ELA Writing Test Mar 12 Literary Fair 6:30p.m. Mar 13 Pizza with the Principal Mar 16 Social Studies Fair 6:00 p.m. Mar 16 6th Grade Field Day Mar 17 7th Grade Field Day Mar 17 SAC/SAF 6:30 p.m. Mar 18 8th Grade Field Day Mar 19 Early Release/ Spring Dance Principal’s Message The coming of the new month brings field days and Spring Break. Please review the Field Days information flyer inside. Spring Break is March 20, 2015 – March 29, 2015. Parents, please be reminded that your students need four points in their core academic subjects to be promoted. We will not offer course recovery during the school day. If you are in need of course recovery, please sign up for the TOPS program. We are busy preparing our 8th graders for their transition to high school. We have had several meetings with Piper High and Taravella High and they explained their programs to the students. The 8th grade students were asked to make decisions about their schedules for high school. At this point, the high schools have the students course cards. Please contact them directly to make any changes or updates. E Now is the time for the students to see the doctor to get their l immunization boosters. Remember, all students must have e complete immunizations to be admitted to school for the 2015m 2016 term. e n We look forward to seeing parents at our school. Please feel free t a stop in and see what is happening. to r y Sincerely O Cheryl Cendan Dr. Spring Break March 22 – March 27 p e Principal n H o u s March 2015 Edition General Information for our STAR Parents and Students School Hours Students 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Breakfast Begins at 9:00 AM Students who are walkers or who are dropped off by parents may not enter breakfast after 9:10 AM Notices and Reminders The drop off location is in the front of the building. No students should be dropped off in the bus loop for safety reasons. Only those parents who have an appointment with their child’s teachers are permitted to enter campus. Upon entering the campus, you must go directly to the Visitors Station, sign in and get a visitors pass. Visitors’ passes are only valid for one day. With so many people entering and exiting campus, it creates an unsafe environment and prohibits the faculty and staff from carrying out the responsibility of making sure that all children entering the Millennium campus are safe and secure. Also, if you have a concern about your child, please call the office to make an appointment. The staff at Millennium Middle is dedicated to making sure that your children have an effective school atmosphere. That cannot be carried out if there are several unannounced visits. An appointment also assures that your needs concerning your child can be discussed and taken care of without any interruptions. We ask that you do not arrive on campus prior to 4:15 PM to pick up your children. Parking is limited and the space that we do have is reserved for appointments, deliveries, etc. Also, dismissal is the most hectic part of the day. A request for early dismissal of your child must be made prior to 4:00 PM. After that time, we will be unable to call your child to the office. Please do not request that we do so. All transportation arrangements for your child should be made ahead of time. We do understand that emergencies do arise and will do our best to accommodate your needs. We are also asking that you do not call the school asking that messages be delivered to your child during class time. To insure that communication is accurate please make sure that your child is aware of things before he or she leaves home in the morning. These guidelines and procedures are not established to inconvenience anyone or to make you feel unwelcome at Millennium. They are simply necessary for the safety and well being of every child entrusted in our care. Your understanding, cooperation, and assistance are greatly appreciated. unannounced visits. An appointment also assures that your needs concerning your child can be discussed and taken care of without any interruptions. We ask that you do not arrive on campus prior to 4:15 PM to pick up your children. Parking is limited and the space that we do have is reserved The Learner’s Creed I believe in myself and my ability to do my best at all times. Just for today: I will listen, I will see, I will speak, I will feel, I will think, I will reason, I will read, I will write, I will do all these things with one purpose in mind, to do my best and not waste this day, for this day will come no more. he Learner’s Creed March 2015 Edition Teach Responsibility One Day at a Time The three R’s are basic to school success, but teachers say another R is especially important: Responsibility. Students who learn responsibility at home are more likely to turn in assignments on time, listen to and respect teachers, cooperate with other students and follow school rules. These are all traits of students who succeed in school. To teach your child responsibility:  Assign age-appropriate chores at home. Post a calendar where your child can list (and check off) daily responsibilities.  Teach your child daily responsibility for homework. Expect her to follow a regular routine. If she struggles with an assignment, don’t do it for her. Send a note telling the teacher where she ran into trouble. Ask how you can support classwork at home.  Expect your child to be responsible for submitting assignments on time. If she consistently forgets her homework papers, don’t rush to the school with the work. Your child may get a lower grade, but she will be more responsible next time!  Praise your child when she demonstrates responsible behavior. Copyright@2009 The Parent Institute, a division of NIS, Inc March 2015 Edition Family Preservation Intervention Program            Types of in-home services provided: Family Therapy Nurturing Parenting Case Management Services Parent and youth support groups  Eligibility criteria: Services shall be provided to children and their families who reside in Broward County. Children must be between the ages of 0 and 17 at the time of enrollment and reside with their parents. Families must have at least three (3) risk factors. The family cannot have a current “reunification goal” or recent history of removal and reunification. Duration of program is 4 to 6 months with weekly sessions lasting about 1 to 2 hours. All therapists are Master’s level clinicians. For more information, contact Clinical Program Director, Gerard John, LCSW Office: (954) 453-6475, Cell: (954) 683-738, e-mail: [email protected] Clinical services  Counseling services to children, young adults or parents in Broward County who are struggling with a wide range of emotional or behavioral challenges and have Medicaid. All Medicaid HMOs accepted.  Provided by Master’s level or Licensed Clinical Counselors in the home, school or office setting.  Individual and/or family therapy, 1-2 hours per week.  A variety of evidenced-based practices are utilized that are individualized to the client’s needs including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Client Centered approaches.  For more information, contact Clinical Program Director, Beth Villard, M.A Office: (954) 453-6476, Cell: (954) 554-2984, e-mail: [email protected] Referral forms at: http://www.chsfl.org/document.doc?id=259