Adams Update January 6, 2023

NWEA Family Reports Sent Home Prior to Break

By this time you've had a chance to look over the NWEA Family Reports that were sent home prior to break. As a reminder, students take the NWEA three times per year, with scores provided in Reading and Math. This is NOT a high-stakes test--the results simply help us measure growth and give us an idea of where to help students learn next. If you have questions about your child's scores, please reach out to me or your child's teacher.

Jefferson Middle School Parent Information Night

Jefferson Parent Information Night for incoming 6th grade parents will be on January 24, 2023, from 5:30-6:30 pm, at the Jefferson Middle School Auditorium. The meeting will cover academic and procedural information, lasting approximately one hour. The meeting is geared toward parents/guardians. JMS requests that only adults attend, due to limited space. Contact Lisa Rabie for questions regarding this event: rabielf@midlandps.org.

Northeast Middle School Parent Information Night

Northeast Parent Information Night for incoming 6th grade parents will be on January 11, 2023, at 7:00 pm, at Northeast Middle School. The meeting will cover academic and procedural information, lasting approximately one hour. The meeting is geared toward parents/guardians. We are requesting that only adults attend, due to limited space. For questions regarding this event, call NMS at 989-923-5772.

SEL with Mrs. Ferguson: Social Awareness

Happy New Year and welcome back! Our SEL focus the next two months is Social Awareness. A socially aware individual keeps an open mind towards people that are different from them, and accepts others for who they are. By establishing a socially aware culture here at school we increase the likelihood of healthy friendships, responsible decisions, and a positive classroom climate. Adults who are socially aware have those same benefits, along with increased career success. Active listening and empathy are two critical skills for socially aware individuals. An active listener engages in conversation to understand, rather than to simply respond. A person who is empathetic is able to express kindness to all. At the end of the day, we all have differences, and that is what makes us interesting. Being socially aware allows us to connect with each other through those differences, which makes our planet a place where all have the opportunity to live, thrive, and survive!

Kindergarten Roundup!

The Adams Elementary Kindergarten Roundup parent meeting will occur on February 7, 2023, at 6:00 pm, in the Cafeteria. Please plan on attending if you have a child who will be five years of age on or before September 1, 2023. If you know of a child in your neighborhood who will be eligible to enter Kindergarten and whose parents might not receive this notice, please encourage them to call Adams Elementary School at 989-923-6037 to be added to our communications list. More details to follow.

Highlights

Happy New Year! The Adams PTO is thankful for you and your continued support of the PTO and the Adams classrooms. Our Dream Big playground remodel took a huge step last month when we ordered several new playground equipment pieces for the Lower El playground! The new equipment will arrive this summer and be installed prior to school starting in the fall. Adams families also had a blast at the latest Adams Skate Night, with our largest attendance yet. Finally, the December Popcorn day raised $392 for our classrooms--wow! Please see the below dates and visit the site for more details.

Want to connect with more families from Adams Elementary?

Join the Friends of Adams Elementary PTO Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/midlandadamselementary/, or follow on Instagram @friendsofadamspto.

PTO President - Ashleigh Summers - adamspto12@gmail.com