Friday, October 23, 2020

 

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! 

 


Wednesday, October 21 & Thursday, October 22, 2020

 

LEAP activities are happening this month!!!! And remember all LEAP activities are FREE. 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. 

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! 

You can find more great reads at the virtual book fair in the LRC starting next Monday and going all the way through next week!  Remember book fairs in the past when we had fun contests in the library? Well just because the book fair is online this year, that doesn't mean we still can't give away fabulous prizes!  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. (khannan@dbqschools.org, mschumacher@dbqschools.org, lvogt@dbqschools.org).  We'll put your name in a drawing to win great prizes. Don't forget to give the wish list to your parents!

 

Students:  Check your email for how to sign up for 7th and 8th grade girls basketball and 7th and 8th grade wrestling! PRACTICES start on Monday and you must have a physical packet filled out entirely before participating!

 

Now for some big birthday wishes for Jan Ibarra, Ari Fair, Alexis Westmark, and Khamari Williams who are celebrating on Wednesday and to Elijah Grayson, who will have an amazing birthday on Thursday!