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UPCOMING EVENTS:

Fall Fundraiser August 18

5th Grade Welcome Dinner

5:30pm to 7pm August 19

TCT 2:10pm Release

August 20

Picture Day (All Grades) August 22

TCT 2:10pm Release

August 27

Labor Day—No School Sept 1

End Fall Fundraiser

September 5

Art Masterpiece Training At District Office

September 6

TCT 2:10pm Release September 10

Vision & Hearing Screenings

Sept. 29 to Oct 2

MADISON MEADOWS MIDDLE SCHOOL 225 W. OCOTILLO RD., PHOENIX, AZ 85013

AUGUST 19, 2014

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Parents, stay informed with quick reminders and updates on PTM’s Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/MeadowsPTM

Dear Meadows Families,

I taught language arts for 16 years. I used to tell my high school students that the two most important things they could learn in school were how to write well and how to speak well (As an English teacher; what else would I say?) However, I still think it is true. Communication is hugely important to every aspect of our lives. The introduction a prospective employer receives is typically in written form: a letter, resume, or job application. Spelling, punctuation, and grammar count! A face to face interview is some-thing every job seeker desires. No one wants to blow the opportunity to appear poised, confident, and – most importantly – articulate.

Communication is also important to our relationships. Our ability to share thoughts, feelings, ideas, and fears in a clear fashion can make or break our friendships, courtships, and family relationships. We are reminded (as if we need to be) of the need to talk to our children from commercials and talk shows. There are a veritable plethora of books and programs designed to improve our understanding of and communication with the opposite sex. Some people might feel that we are encouraged to share everything with everyone and perhaps it’s gone too far – I might actually be one of those!

However, when it comes to a child’s education, communication between parent and teacher is a critical ingredient to student success. Teachers need to learn about students from parents. They need parental input and parental support. It’s very similar to the support one parent gives another: united we stand, divided we fall. It’s very important that students not view their parents’ relationship with teachers as adversarial. No good can come of that. If disagreements arise, they should be settled out of sight and hearing of the children. Positive, productive communication though, is never a bad idea.

All of us have different opinions and ideas, and it is okay to share them. Sharing them appropriately is crucial: speak respectfully and thoughtfully, and – please – provide your name. We do not respond to anonymous communication. Our teachers welcome your questions and concerns and want to respond to them. We are professional people and can be trusted to conduct ourselves thusly. We want to understand you and your child better; therefore, communicate early and often with your child’s teachers. Thank you for your communication and your confidence as we continue to provide Extraordinary Learning for ALL!

With Ram Pride,

Susan Doyle, Principal

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NEWS FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE NURSE SHARON

IMMUNIZATIONS: Please remember to send in a copy of ANY shots your child receives so we can update the health rec-ord. Meningitis and Tdap are due in the 6th grade. In order to be in school- your child needs these shots. Please call me with any questions.

COLDS/FLU: If your child has diarrhea, vomiting or a temperature, they may not attend school for 24 hours. Please keep your child home if they are sick. If you child has Strep. Throat- they may return to school 24 hours after starting an antibi-otic as long as there is no fever. Extra rest, increasing fluids and eating right are 3 simple ways to help ward off illnesses.

ALLERGIES/ASTHMA: If Students take allergy medication before school, that can help them get thru the day. Please remember all meds, such as inhalers MUST be brought to the Nurse with a label and signed permission from a parent.

HOTWEATHERTIPS:Eventhoughsummerbreakisover,thetemperaturesarestillsoaring.HerearesometipsfromtheCentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention(CDC)onhowtostaycoolintheheat:‐Stayinanair‐conditionedindoorlocationasmuchaspossible.‐Drinkplentyof luids,evenifyoudon'tfeelthirsty.‐Scheduleoutdooractivitiescarefully.Wearloose,lightweight,light‐coloredclothingandsunscreen.Paceyourself.‐Takecoolshowersorbathstocooldown.‐Donotleavechildrenorpetsincars.‐Checkthelocalnewsforhealthandsafetyupdates.HerearesomeadditionaltipsfromtheCDConhowtoavoiddehydration:‐Drinkmorewaterthanusual.‐Don’twaituntilyou’rethirstytodrinkmore luids.‐Drinkfromtwotofourcupsofwatereveryhourwhileworkingorexercisingoutside.‐Avoidalcoholorliquidscontaininghighamountsofsugar.‐Remindotherstodrinkenoughwater.ItemoftheMonthInordertohelpoffsetthebudget,theitemofthemonthisSanitizingGel

Stay Connected with Meadows! Sign up for eBlasts, to receive reminders and important school information via email. Join our mailing list at www.meadowsptm.org or email tgoodfarb@msn.com

Vision and Hearing screenings are coming up the week of September 29th. Nurse Sharon needs a lot of volunteers to make the week a success. Please contact Lynda at lynda@pivotalprinting.com.

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Be An Art Masterpiece Guide!

Artguidesintroduce5th&6thgradestudentstofamousworksofartbyconductingatotalof6presentations(perclass).Researchpacketsandartworkareprovidedtoequipeachguidewiththetoolsforagreatpresentation.Pleasecompletetheinformationbelowtosignup.Contactyourschool’scoordinatorwithanyquestions:NancyStouffernbstouffer@cox.net.

Yes!Iwillbeanartguidefor2014‐15

Name: ______________________________________ MyChild’sName:________________________________________

Email: ______________________________________ Teacher/Grade:__________________________________________

Phone:______________________________________ 2ndChild:________________________________________________

Haveyoubeenanartguidebefore?_______________________ Teacher/Grade:_________________________________________Howlong?Location?______________________________________________

Art Masterpiece training will be on Saturday, September 6th at the District Office from 9am to 12pm. Come and see how

easy it is to volunteer.

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Welcome 5th Grade Families Please join us Tuesday, August 19th in the

Meadows cafeteria for potluck dinner

Sponsored by the PTM

Pizza provided

Potluck by last name

A through Q bring side dish & disposable serving utensils

R through Z bring dessert

Community Education is looking for part time positions in Preschool and Mac. We offer discounts on childcare and a variety of hours and locations. If interested please go to http:www//madisonaz.org and choose the Employment tab. Diane Selby Director of Community Education 602 664-7935

Dear Parents, We need your help. After school we have anywhere from 25-50 kids hanging around in the back of the school waiting to be picked up. We do not have adequate supervision for these children after 3:55 PM. Therefore, be aware that the back gates of the school will be locked at 4:00 PM and students will need to wait for you in the parking/marquee area. School ends at 3:40 PM on non-TCT days. Please make arrangements to pick up your child at that time. There is also an after school MAC program available for after school child care. Thank you for your support!

Check out the new magnets. Only $5 at the Meadows online store http://meadowsptm.org/ptm_home/

product-category/school-merchandise/

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Free Money for Meadows Safeway eScrip: Register your Safeway Club Card with Meadows and 1% of every purchase is automatically donated from Safeway each month! Visit www.escrip.com to assign your card to Meadows or call Safeway: 1-877-723-3929. Last year Safeway donated $10,000 to our school. Get your family and friends to sign up too! more in-

fo Group ID: 6531984 Fry’s: Help Meadows earn cash with every shopping trip to Fry’s. For every $50,000 in V.I.P purchases, Fry’s Food Stores donates $500. Enroll EACH YEAR for the Fry’s

Community Rewards Program. Meadows Code: 80423

Target: Enroll for free and Target® will donate up to 1% of your REDcard® pur-chases. Target Credit Card & Debit Card account holders can sign up for the Take Charge of Education program by calling 1-800-316-6142 or by visiting Target.com/tcoe or an in-store kiosk. more in-

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Fresh & Easy eScrip: Register your Friends card with Meadows and we can earn up to 5% of your purchases! Visit www.escrip.com to assign your card to Meadows. Learn more here.

E-Labels for Education, Boxtops & Coke Rewards Purchase your favorite products & earn money for Meadows Labels for Education – Points from this program help assist the Art Programs at Meadows. Cut UPS Codes/Labels for certain products & turn into the office. You can also do “e-

labels” by signing up your grocery cards and every time you purchase a product with an e-label for education – Meadows will get credit electroni-cally.

Box Tops for Education – Cut out the Box Tops and send them in to your student’s academic lab. The school gets 10 cents for each one! Classes and teachers win prizes for collecting the most!

Coke REWARDS – Coke products have a 14 digit number that when entered

gives MEADOWS points to purchase recess & athletic equipment Turn in the Coke product (including Powerade) tops, or numbers off the cartons – to the office or Ms. Poginy.

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Have you wanted to get involved in PTM but just don't know how to get started? This is your chance to get involved in your child's school. We have several Committee Chair positions that still need to be filled. The following positions are available: Camp Friendly Pines, Copy Cats, Holiday Party, Rewards Program, School Supplies, Site-Based Reps. If you are interested in a position, please contact Maria via email at maria@meadowsptm.org.

2014-2015 PTM COMMITTEE CHAIRS NEEDED!

Big Thank You to all the volunteers who help make Meadows Registration Day

a great success.

This kind of support from our Meadows Parents, Teachers & Students

is what makes our school A rate!

Parents:

Christy Bacon

Chris Goodfarb

Shelia Flennory

Lisa Gurule

Debbie Hinds

Alejandra Jones

Kathryn Major

Maria Mesta

Julie Peterson

Maria Rowell

Britton Sanchez

Lori Schacher

Sherri Semon

Sarah Speer

Nancy Stouffer

Veronica Vazquez

Students: Audrey Blakley

Luc Duran

Daisy Flitsch

Meg Fyan

Archie Garcia

Garrett Goodfarb

Caleb Gurule

Sarah Kanner

Delilah Jaramillo

Brook Loy

Johnnie Mitchell

Madi Motsenbocker

Chris Paul

Iain Pettit

Jillian Peterson

Ashlee Sanchez

Allison Stenger

Kelsi Kitogawa

Jenna Semon

Teachers:

Anna Andrews

Jackie Blessington

Travis Carpenter

Jarica Chesser

Kyle Cook

Amy Edahl

Stephanie Embery

Christine Enzor

Jose Gonzalez

Rick Lamb

Noel McClure

Marian Mellen

Linda Nolan

Viki Percifield

Renee Poginy

Lauren Robuck

Judith Stropky

Sheryl Zeller

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MEADOWS FALL FUNDRAISER This school year, the Parents and Teachers at Meadows (PTM) are having a cash fundraiser to benefit the students and teachers (NO MAGAZINE SALES THIS YEAR). The Parents and Teachers at Meadows (PTM) will be in charge of this fund-raiser. The cash drive will last for 3 weeks beginning August 18th through Sep-tember 5th, 2014.(donations received after this date will not apply towards competitions).

Our goal is to raise $38,000. Your donations will provide funds for: teacher’s re-quests, 8th grade commencements, staff gifts, teacher’s meals for parent-teacher conferences, costs for positive behavior & intervention support program, teach-er’s IB training, art masterpiece & many more!

All you need to do is choose at least 5 family members, friends or business own-ers. You can even ask your neighbors or family doctors! Get creative! If 5 people you know donate $9 each, then we meet our goal! How easy is that!!. The back of the pledge form can be used as an envelope that can be folded to send to 5 peo-ple you know and they can refold it and send it back to the school. For an extra incentive, if during the 1st week of the fundraiser you bring back to school your 5 pledge forms with the names and addresses of whoever will make the donations, student’s name, 1st period teacher, and 5 stamps, you will get a prize and the PTM will drop it in the mail for you. It will also give the recipi-ent of the letter more time to mail it back or to go on line.

PRIZES

The top 3 individual students that raise the most money will each get an iPad mini!

The top 4 homeroom classrooms that raise the most money (one from each grade level) will have a Flip Dunk party on September 11th (5th and 6th grade) and Sep-tember 12th (7th and 8th grade). The teachers from those classes will each receive $50 restaurant gift card.

The 2nd place homeroom classrooms (one from each grade level) will have a pizza party.

Questions? Please contact: Alejandra@meadowsptm.org

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PLEDGE FORM

Dear: (family member or friend) _____________________

The Parents and Teachers at Madison Meadows Middle school (PTM) are conducting a fundraiser and we are asking for cash donations this year.

Your donations will benefit the school in so many ways, such as: fulfill teacher requests for classroom enhancements, costs for positive behavior & intervention support program, not-mykid presentations, teacher training for IB, stocking teachers supply closets with extra items, first aid kits for athletic programs, teacher’s dinners during parent-teacher confer-ences, track equipment for the school, camp friendly pines, 8th grade commencement, teacher’s stipends, PTM website, spelling bee registration costs, staff gifts, and many more!

*This donation is tax deductible. The PTM is a 501c(3) organization. Online contributions automatically receive a tax deductible receipt. Cash and check donations over $75.00 will receive a tax deductible receipt.

Please enclose personal check, cashier’s check or money order payable to PTM by mail-ing this pledge form to Madison Meadows Middle school (225 W. Ocotillo Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85013). Your donation must arrive to the school by September 5th in order to count to-wards the student’s total or you can also donate on line at: MeadowsPTM.org

Student’s full name: _____________________

1st Period Teacher & Grade: _____________________________

Donor’s name: _________________________________________

Amount donated:___________________

Join PTM today and help support the many programs, groups and teachers at Madison Meadows with your yearly membership!

Choose a membership level:

1. FAMILY MEMBERSHIP (includes free directory) $5-24

2. PATRON MEMBERSHIP (directory plus special mention) $25-99

3. BENEFACTOR MEMBERSHIP (thank you!) $100+

Your PTM annual membership will allow you to receive a free directory as well as access to our online directory at www.meadowsptm.org

Parent(s) Name

Student(s) Grade / Name

Address

Phone Parent E-mail Add’l Phone or E-mail Amount Enclosed

PTM is successful because of its great parent participation. Please consider helping on a committee by circling where you would like to help!

General Volunteer, Fall Fundraiser, Book Fair, Rebates, Membership, Teacher Appreciation, Spring Fundraiser, Vision & Hearing, Directory, Art Masterpiece, Snack Shack, Chaperone, Copy Cats, Picture Day, School Supplies, Volunteer Coordinator

X if you do not want info included in Directory. Membership information is to be shared with other PTM members only (and password protected online)

SEND TO: PTM MEMBERSHIP Madison Meadows 225 W. Ocotillo Phoenix, AZ 85013

MEMBERSHIP CAN ALSO BE PURCHASED ONLINE AT WWW.MEADOWSPTM.ORG Contact chris@meadowsptm.org if your business is interested in advertising in the directory

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PTM Executive Board Positions and the Committees/Events they oversee for 2014-2015: This team works hard all year to plan budgets, allocate funds, coordinate events & volunteers, com-municate with teachers & administrators, and much, much more!

From left to right: Kerry Ramella, Alejandra Joens, Leah Dines, Maria Rowell, Britton Sanchez, Kerrie Wallace

Leah Dines - President (leah@meadowsptm.org) Committees overseen:

Maria Rowell - Co-Vice President (maria@meadowsptm.org)

Committees overseen:

Alejandra Jones - Co-Vice President (alejandra@meadowsptm.org) Committees overseen:

Kerrie Wallace – Treasurer, Receivables (kerrie@meadowsptm.org) Committees overseen:

Britton Sanchez– Treasurer, Payables (britton@meadowsptm.org) Committees overseen:

Kerry Ramella – Recording Secretary (Kerry@meadowsptm.org)

Art Masterpiece

Med-O-Gram Website (calendar)

Snack Shack Teacher Appreciation PTM Special Projects T-Shirt Buying/Sales

Charitable Acts (CAC)

Camp Friendly Pines Commencement Website (PTM Store) Rewards/Rebate Programs

Athletics Booster

Book Fair Fall Fundraiser Performing Arts Booster Athletics Booster

Curriculum Night School Supply Boxes

Copy Cats Holiday Party Spring Fundraiser Vision & Hearing

Restaurant/Retail events

Directory Membership Volunteer Coordinator Website (content)

Constant Contact Fall 5th Grade Welcome RAM Round Up Picture Day

Site Based Reps

Show your support for Meadows by advertising in the 2014-15 Meadows PTM Directory. With a population of over 850, our Meadows families & community is an excellent audience for advertising your business. Money raised through these ads goes towards programs that directly affect the Meadows students and teachers through the PTM (Parents and Teachers at Meadows). This directory is a valuable tool that will be utilized hundreds of times in our community. If you are interested in placing an ad in the directory (business card size to full page), please contact Chris at chris@meadowsptm.org or purchase at www.meadowsptm.org (PTM Store).

APPLICATIONS NOw beINg ACCePTeD (All Ads MUST BE in the Following Formats: .PDF or .TIFF or .EPS)

B/W COLOR AD SIZES: Back Cover (sold out) $400.00 $450.00 8½” w x 11”h

Inside Back Cover (sold out) $300.00 $350.00 8½” w x 11”h Inside Front Cover (sold out) $300.00 $350.00 8½” w x 11”h Full Page $200.00 $250.00 8½” w x 11”h ½ Page $ 75.00 $100.00 8½” w x 5½” h ¼ Page $ 50.00 $ 75.00 4¼” w x 5½” h Business Card Ad* $ 40.00 $ 55.00 3½” w x 2” h *Business cards acceptable for business card ads. Website Banner Ad* $ 50.00 600w x 72h pixels / 8”w x .96”h *Banner ad will appear on the online directory page at www.meadowsptm.org (rotating)

NAME: ___________________________________________PHONE___________________

BUSINESS NAME: ___________________________________________________________

EMAIL: _____________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________

AD SIZE: ________________________ PAYMENT ENCLOSED_____________________ Email Electronic Ads to: chris@meadowsptm.org

Mail Form and Payment (Payable to Meadows PTM) to:

PTM c/o Chris Goodfarb 225 W. Ocotillo Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013

Ads can also be purchased online at www.meadowsptm.org (PTM Store)

* DIRECTORY release date October 2014 *

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING MEADOWS!

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MADISON MEADOWS HOMEWORK CLUB

Mr. Meyer’s Room - C24

Homework Club at Madison Meadows has been established to provide a consistent opportunity to

complete daily homework with staff available to encourage and assist. Mr. Lee Meyer, 7th Grade

Social Studies teacher will be available to coordinate and supervise Homework Club.

SCHEDULE: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

3:40 Dismissal

3:45-4:45 Homework Club in Media Center

4:50 Bus departs from the front of the school

GUIDELINES AND EXPECTATIONS

Attendance will be taken each day.

Students are expected to be on time and prepared to work.

Students will read quietly once his/her work is completed.

Planners should have specific assignments listed for each subject area.

Student will not leave the media center during Homework Club.

Students may not leave homework club early unless parent/guardian provides written con-

sent or picks them up from front office.

There is no homework on TCT or early release days.

Payment for Homework Club is expected on the Monday of the week of attendance. If payment is

not received by Tuesday of the week of attendance the student may not attend Homework Club un-

til payment is received. Homework Club will begin on Monday, August 11, 2014.

Parents and students please sign and return to the school office, or to Mr. Meyer.

Parent/Guardian Signature_________________________________

Student Signature________________________________

Homework Club at Madison Meadows

Please complete and return to school office, or to Mr. Meyer.

I would like my student, who is in grade____to be enrolled in the Meadows’ Homework Club. My

child’s homeroom teacher is __________________. I understand that Homework Club will meet Mon-

day, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 3:45 to 4:45. The charge is $20.00 per week and if my

student is a bus rider, transportation will be provided.

Parent/Guardian Signature

_____My student will need bus transportation. His/her regular stop is _______________________

_____My student will not need transportation. Please indicate mode of transporta-

tion._____________________

Between 3:45 and 4:45 I can be reached at: _________________________

Please pay your Homework Club fee online by going to:

www.madisonaz.org

Click where it says “Tax Credit” on the top right hand side.

Scroll down and click where it says “Donate Online”

Forward the tax credit confirmation email to lmeyer@msd38.org Please include your student’s

name in the email and that it is for Homework Club.

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Madison Meadows National Junior Honor Society is

Accepting Member Candidate Forms

8th grade students who wish to become NJHS members are encouraged to apply by com-pleting the student activity information form attached here:

or pick up the form in the front office.

The deadline for submitting the NJHS student activity information form is Friday, September 5, 2014 at 12:00pm (noon). The student activity information form must be completely filled out, signed by the student and parents, and personally returned to Ms. Poginy in room D33. Candidate information forms must also be accom-panied by copies of the 7th grade end-of-the-year report card. All grades from the beginning of 7th grade count in calculating the grade point average.

Requirements for membership to NJHS are as follows:

1. A cumulative grade point average, at grade level or above, of 3.625. Each class is weighted differently. Core classes carry a heavier weight than elective classes.

2. Good citizenship, character and leadership qualities are also required. One of the steps in admitting new members is to survey the Meadows staff to determine the candidate’s suitability.

3. The final step for membership is approval by the NJHS Faculty Council. Membership approval is by a simple majority vote. A unanimous vote is not required.

4. All member candidates will receive a letter advising them of their admission or their denial of membership by September 15, 2014.

The expectations for NJHS members are as follows:

1. After admission, members are expected to attend NJHS meetings faithfully. Most meetings will be held during the school lunch periods, however, there may be additional meetings necessary before or after school hours.

2. NJHS is a service organization. We expect our members to be doers, not merely joiners. Therefore, members are also required to perform at least 12 hours of community service work per semester (in addition to other community service require-ments) and to submit that information in writing to the NJHS Advisor. The group will organize several service projects throughout the school year to help meet this requirement.

3. Annual dues are $10.00. This money will be paid to the NJHS Treasurer within two weeks of being admitted to member-ship. If a student faces financial hardship, dues can be waived after consultation with the NJHS Advisor.

If you have any questions or require additional information regarding NJHS, please contact the NJHS Advisor, Ms. Poginy at 664-7633 or rpoginy@msd38.org.

DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2014, AT NOON.

CANDIDATE FORMS ARE TO BE GIVEN DIRECTLY TO MS. POGINY IN ROOM D33 BY NOON - NO EXCEPTIONS

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NJHS STUDENT ACTIVITY INFORMATION FORM

For the Olas A. Lunt Chapter of National Junior Honor Society of Madison Meadows School in Phoenix, Arizona

Directions: Please complete all sections, typing or printing your information. Do not be modest. Every bit of infor-mation can be used by the Faculty Council to assist with the selection process. Completion of this form does not guar-antee selection. Be sure to turn in your completed form to the Chapter Advisor by the date and time given as the deadline.

I. Administrative Information Name_______________________________________________________________________________ Grade (Circle one): 7 8 Names of Mathematics Teacher________________________________________________________ and Language Arts Teacher____________________________________________________________ II. Co-Curricular Activities–Listallactivitiesinwhichyouhaveparticipatedsincethesixthgrade.Includeclubs,teams,musicalgroups,etc.andmajoraccomplishmentsineach.

III. Leadership Positions - List all elected or appointed leadership positions held in school, community or work activities. Only those positions in which you were directly responsible for directing or motivating others should be in-cluded. For example, elected student body, class or club officer; committee chairperson; team captain; newspaper editor; work area manager or community leader.

Activity Year Accomplishments

6 7 8

1

2

3

4

Activity Year Accomplishments

6 7 8

1

2

3

4

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IV. Service Activities–Listserviceactivitiesinwhichyouhaveparticipated.Thesecanbeserviceprojectsdonewithagroupeitherinoroutofschool,ordoneasindividualprojectsinwhichyouperformedservice.Generallyspeaking,service

activitiesarethosewhichare done for or on behalf of others (not including immediate family members) for which no com-pensation (monetary or other) has been given. Please list the name of an adult supervisor who can verify your participa-tion in each activity.

V. Other Community Activities–Listothercommunityactivitiesinwhichyouhaveparticipatedandnoteanymajoraccomplishmentsineach.Theseshouldbeanyactivitiesoutsideofschoolinwhichyouparticipatedforthebettermentof

yourcommunity.Forexample:religiousgroups, clubs sponsored outside the school, Boy or Girl Scouts, or community art endeavors. Do not repeat participation already listed above.

Activity Year Accomplishments

6 7 8

1

2

3

4

Activity Year Signature of Adult Supervisor

6 7 8

1

2

3

4

Community Activities Year 6 7 8

Hours/Week

Major Accomplishments Signature of Adult Sponsor

1

2

3

4

Community Activities Year 6 7 8

Hours/Week

Major Accomplishments Signature of Adult Sponsor

1

2

3

4

Activity Year Signature of Adult Supervisor

6 7 8

1

2

3

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Activity Year Accomplishments

6 7 8

1

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VI. Work Experience, Recognition and Awards–Listbelowanyjobexperiences,honorsorrecognitionthatyouhavereceivedthatsupportyourbidtobeselectedformembershipintheNationalJuniorHonorSociety.Workexperiencemaybepaidorvolunteer.

I understand that completed this form does not guarantee selection to NJHS and that the information presented here is complete and accurate.

Student Signature___________________________________________ Date__________________________

I have read the information provided by my son/daughter on this form and can verify this is true, accurate and complete in its presentation.

Parent Signature___________________________________________ Date__________________________

PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR 7TH GRADE END-OF-THE-YEAR REPORT CARD. ALL GRADES FROM THE BEGINNING OF 7TH GRADE COUNT IN CALCULATING THE GRADE POINT AVERAGE.

Job Recognition or Award Year Group activity and number of hours spent on job or volunteer activity

6 7 8

1

2

3

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Job Recognition or Award Year Group activity and number of hours spent on job or volunteer activity

6 7 8

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IB Corner of the World

August, 2014

Dear Parent,

We have been busy on campus as we prepare for our authorization of becoming an IB World school. Teachers are beginning to teach their fall IB unit planner and will be focusing on more inquiry in the classroom with an added emphasis on Approaches to Learning Skills (ATL) plus continue to enforce the learner profile.

As more work is coming home, your son or daughter may start using some of the IB language. Below is a brief description of Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills:

ATL – Approaches to Learning skills – skills of the self-regulated learner that teachers employ within the IB units:

Setting learning goals Planning out/organizing a project Processing information effectively – sifting, sorting, comparing, verifying, trying out different ways to learn Working to deadlines Reflecting on achievement both process and content Making changes to students’ learning processes where necessary

Here is the ATL chart that lists the organizers and the skill clusters:

Please be sure to visit our Meadows IB website if you want to learn more about IB at Meadows.

Judy Stropky IB Coordinator Madison Meadows Middle School 602/664-7672 https://sites.google.com/a/madisoned.org/madisonmeadowsib/home

ATL – 5 Skills Organizers MYP ATL – 10 Skills Clusters

Communication Communication

Social Collaboration

Self-Management Organization

Affective Skills

Reflection

Research Information Literacy

Media Literacy

Thinking Critical Thinking

Creative Thinking

Transfer

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Ms. Kuhlman’s 5th Grade Social Stud-ies’ class is very busy making a map of the world.

A glimpse into Ms. Mellen’s lesson of the day in Language Acquisition Class (Spanish).

The learner profile is emphasized in Mrs. Lawton’s Spanish class.