Today we are celebrating a guy who
gets it done! Running the school that
is! That's right! We are celebrating Mr.
Howes, our fearless leader, because this month is National Principal's Month!
Each
October, National Principals Month recognizes the important role that principals play in making a
school great. Principals are one of the hardest working, yet often least
recognized individuals in education.
Principals set
the academic tone for their schools, and it is their vision, dedication, and
determination that provide the mobilizing force for achieving student success.
Each October, we seek to honor these unsung heroes for their tireless efforts
in pursuit of excellence in education.
And especially, to say thank you
to our very own Mr. Howes for making our school so great!
If you signed up for VPA, check
your school email by Monday of next week for your placement! It will include the dates and times you will
meet for VPA! If you signed up, but did
not receive an email, contact Mrs. Schumacher!
Don't
forget that 7th and 8th grade girls basketball and wrestling begin on Monday.
Make sure you get your physical on file so you can participate.
LEAP activities are happening this
month!!!! There is bakeology with Ms.
Lukens and Ms. Schroeder every Wednesday and Thursday through March! Students will be able to make yummy treats
while making some fun do it yourself projects!
And if you're really into baking
and cooking, then you can sign to join Ms. Lobianco and Mrs. Redfern every
Monday and Tuesday through December 12 to make some great recipes that are
perfect for the teenage life!
Also happening soon, on November 2nd and 3rd, you can come
and learn about el Dio de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. We will learn
more about this special day that originates from Mexico and other Latin
American countries. Students will make sugar skull luminaries, a decorative
banner, and color pages while watching the film Coco.
Students, remember that
parent-teacher-student conferences are coming up next week. Be sure to attend
virtually with your parents.
And since it's conference time, it
is also Book Fair time! This year's book fair is virtual, but you still have a
chance to win a prize! During home base
you'll receive a flyer with the fair information as well as a wish list. When
the fair opens, go to the website, and look at all the great books. Fill out a
wish list for the book fair, take a picture of it and send that picture to one
of the librarians via email. We'll put your name in a drawing to win
great prizes. Don't forget to give the wish list to your parents!
Happy birthday this weekend to
Keana Williams on Saturday and Barrett Reed on Sunday!
And speaking of prizes, the
following students are prize winners already for showing their Wash Values! Congratulations to Gabrielle Brunsman, Wyatt
Rhodas, Ava Jenaman, Taylor Gukeisen, Seattle Bontemps and Bela Nanenga! You will be contacted about receiving your
prize!
And now let's take a closer look
at the man who leads George Washington Middle school to greatness every day…Mr.
Howe's! We decided to do a hard hitting
interview and when we asked for volunteers, Mrs. Hefel jumped at the chance to
ask the tough questions! Check out the
interview here: https://vimeo.com/471217215/6cab1a201d
Thanks again Mr. Howes for all you
do for us!