Millennium Middle School www.millenniumstars.org “HOME OF THE STARS” Sc Principal’s Message February 2015 Edition Dates To Remember Feb 10 Interim Reports Issued Feb 10 Elementary Open House 6:00 PM Feb 13 Valentine’s Day Madness Feb 16 NO SCHOOL Feb 17 Feb 21 Feb 26 SAC/SAF 6:30 p.m. TIP Due Early Release Star Strut 6th grade Happy Valentine’s Day As we continue into our second semester, please continue to review pinnacle grades with your children. Remember that students need at least four points in every subject in order to pass to the next grade level. All students must pass Language arts, Social Studies, Science and Math to be promoted. Please review the “Important Letter to Sixth Grade Parents” that we have posted on our Millennium Middle School Website. We have held motivational assemblies for the students that are in danger of failing. We hope all of our students are successful this school year. If there are any questions regarding report cards, please contact your child’s grade level guidance counselor. To prepare our students for the new FSA testing, our students will have the opportunity to participate in our CORE Saturday camps. The camp begins the end of this month, so stay tuned for more information. As always, please visit your child at school. Don’t forget to check in at the visitors’ table. You are also encouraged to attend any and all of our SAC/SAF and PTSA meetings. Please get involved with your middle school. Sincerely, Dr. Cheryl Cendan Principal February 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. The Learner’s Creed I believe in myself
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. and my ability to do
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. I will listen,
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 my best at all times.
Just for today:
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
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February 2015 Edition Support learning with healthy habits
Life is so busy these days that sometimes the basics –
including sleep, exercise and nutrition – fall by the
wayside. Yet making time for these necessities improves
other parts of life, including learning.
Experts say:
• Children with poor sleep habits are more likely to
have academic difficulties. School-age kids still need
plenty of sleep (up to 12 hours, depending on age).
• Exercise is good for the body – and the mind! It
stimulates the brain in ways that help with learning.
• Healthy meals help kids do their best in school.
Meals eaten at home tend to be more nutritious than
meals eaten elsewhere.
Sources: Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., “How Much Sleep Do Children Need?”
WebMD,www.webmd.com/parenting/guide/how-much-sleep-do-childrenneed and “Helping Raise Healthy Children, ”Colorado Department of
Education Nutrition Unit.
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• Purpose of program:
To provide in-home therapeutic services to families with identified risk factors for child abuse and neglect,
families at risk for out of home placement due to delinquent behaviors of their adolescent children and families in
crisis.
• Types of services provided:
Cognitive Behavior Therapy:
1. The goal is to reduce risk factors in the caregiver and family system.
2. Therapists work with the family system to strengthen the family relationships, parenting skills and thus
enhancing protective factors.
3. Therapists will work with family members individually as well as the family system in order to help families
find ways to decrease their stress and solve everyday problems effectively.
4. Therapist will include techniques such as; affect regulation, behavior management, social skills training,
cognitive restructuring and communication skills training.
Nurturing Parenting Program:
1. The goal is to change dysfunctional and abusive parenting behaviors.
2. The curriculum focuses on the building blocks of the parenting process; like bonding and attachment,
establishing unconditional positive regard for one’s children, setting limits and boundaries for children,
understanding appropriate developmental expectations and learning that safe touch is the primary mode of
communication.
Case Management:
1. The goal is to provide community linkage, resources, referrals, collateral contact with referral sources and
community partners to assist families with food, housing, employment and other areas of need.
• Target population, duration of program and 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 18 at the time of enrollment
Children must reside with their parents/guardians
Families must meet at least three (3)
risk factors (see referral form)
The family cannot have a current “reunification goal” or recent history of removal and reunification.
Duration of program is 4 to 6 months
Weekly sessions last about 1 to 2 hours
All therapists are Master’s level clinicians
For more information:
Contact Program Director: Gerard John, LCSW (954) 453-6475(office) or (954) 683-7381(cell)
Email or fax referrals to: [email protected] or (954) 318-1319
February 2015 Edition February 2015 Edition February 2015 Edition SCHOOL BOARD MILLENNIUM MIDDLE SCHOOL DR. CHERYL CENDAN, PRINCIPAL 5803 N.W. 94th AVENUE TAMARAC, FL 33321 7543223900, MAIN LINE 7543223985, FAX DONNA P. KORN, Chair DR. ROSALIND OSGOOD, Vice Chair ROBIN BARTLEMAN HEATHER P. BRINKWORTH ABBY M. FREEDMAN PATRICIA GOOD LAURIE RICH LEVINSON ANN MURRAY NORA RUPERT ROBERT W. RUNCIE Superintendent of Schools Title I Parent Information for Required Dissemination 1.
School Improvement Plan: School staff and parents jointly develop the plan. It includes yearly objectives and activities
that will be implemented at the school level. You can access this plan at http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/millennium. If
you would like to review a hard copy of this plan or translation is needed, please contact Janet Jackson, School
Advisory Chairperson or Raymonde Desire, Community Liaison at 754-322-3900.
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School Parent Involvement Plan: School staff and parents jointly develop the plan as part of the School Improvement
Plan. The plan includes the parent activities to be implemented through the school year and an evaluation of last year’s
parent program. You can access this plan at http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/millennium. If you would like to review a
hard copy of this plan or translation is needed, please contact Janet Jackson, School Advisory Chairperson or
Raymonde Desire, Community Liaison at 754-322-3900.
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District Parent Involvement Plan: District staff and parents jointly develop the plan. The plan includes the parent
activities to be implemented through the school year and an evaluation of last year’s district parent program. You can
access this plan at http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/titleone/parent-involvement-lea-plan.asp. If you would like to review
a hard copy of this plan or translation is needed, please contact Linda Howard, Title I Program Specialist at 754-321 1410.
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School Public Accountability Report (SPAR), school grades, state assessment reports: The School Public
Accountability Report contains several types of data (indicators) designed to inform parents and the general public
about the progress of Florida’s public schools. This report meets the public reporting requirements of the federal No
Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act and certain additional information of interest on the status of Florida’s schools. In
addition, the Florida Department of Education publishes school grades, the results of the state assessment of Florida
schools. You can access these reports at http://doeweb-prd.doe.state.fl.us/eds/nclbspar/index.cfm. If you would like
to review a hard copy or if translation is needed, please contact Janet Jackson, School Advisory Chairperson or
Raymonde Desire, Community Liaison at 754-322-3900.
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Principal Attestation Letter: Indicates the percentage of teachers and paraprofessionals that are highly qualified (see
attachment). http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/millennium
February 2015 Edition February 2015 Edition Information for Students Eighth‐graders, don’t forget! If you have been selected to take NAEP, your participation is essential for understanding what students across the country have learned in school. Warm up your mental gears by checking out the NAEP Test Yourself tool at http://1.usa.gov/1mXg5mT. Information for Parents Millennium Middle School has earned the distinction of being selected to participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress assessment on February 12, 2015. A random sampling of our students will participate in this 90 minute assessment which will provide a common measure of student achievement across the country and is used to inform educational policies and practices. Participating students will be assessed in math, reading or science and the results from these assessments will be released as The Nation's Report Card next fall. If your child was selected a letter and information flyer was sent home this week. If any questions please contact Ms. Jackson, Guidance Director. Parents, if your eighth‐grader has been selected to take NAEP, he or she will represent thousands of other students across the United States. Discover other reasons why participation is so important at http://1.usa.gov/WiTIxT. February 2015 Edition Free ADHD/ADD Family Services
Florida International University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is
excited to announce an opportunity for Florida Middle and High School
students with attention and organization problems to receive free family
based services via video-conferencing. FIU’s STAND program (Supporting
Teens’ Academic Needs Daily; https://stand.fiu.edu) is a parent-teen therapy
program for adolescents with ADHD, ADD, and similar difficulties. Students
receive training in organization, time management, and academic planning
skills. Parents learn new strategies to enhance structure, monitoring, and
accountability at home to promote academic success.
For more than five years and over 1,000 students in close collaboration with
Miami-Dade County Public Schools the program will extend these same
services statewide via a new grant to deliver STAND via video conferencing.
This is a free program for qualifying 6th – 12th grade students. Families must
have internet access. Webcams are provided for free to families who do not
have one.
For more information or to apply, visit their website: https://stand.fiu.edu.
We can be reached by phone at (305) 348-8313or through the project
coordinator, Jaife Gonzalez ([email protected]). February 2015 Edition Field Day 2015 Millennium Middle School's Tenth Annual Field Day is approaching. We have a full day's worth of activities planned, including a catered lunch. Students that have not received any referrals during the third quarter are eligible to attend. The dates for Field Day are as follows: Sixth Grade: Monday, March 16, 2015 Seventh Grade: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Eighth Grade: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 For the safety of our students, please review the following general information: •
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Athletic attire is preferred; however, if students are not wearing athletic attire make sure that the lengths of the shorts meet the standards of the Broward County School Board policy. Students are not permitted in the main building during Field Day. Students may use the restrooms and water fountain located in PE area. Students should not enter the locker rooms for any reason. Lunch will be provided between 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. The athletic fields and the gym will be used for field day events only. Students are encouraged to: 1. Wear hats and their assigned team color t‐shirt. 2. Bring coolers with food and drinks. 3. Bring sunscreen. Students not eligible to attend, or that break any of the aforementioned rules will be sent to a "holding room" for the remainder of the day. February 2015 Edition