Principally Speaking

Dear Parents and Guardians:

Fall is officially here and staff and students at Saghalie are fully immersed in the Teaching and Learning process. Speaking of Teaching & Learning, we believe that students who are aware of the learning target that is aligned with the Washington State Standards, will have a greater chance of meeting the target. To help parents and guardians understand what students have learned in each core class, every day students are required to copy the snapshot in their planner or interactive notebook.

What is a Snapshot?
A snapshot is a guide for the standards-based lesson that is taught by the teacher for that day. In a “list” format, it tells the students what grade level expectation they are working toward meeting that day, how they will do it, what they should know or be able to do by the end of the class period, and what homework they will need to complete.

The minimum components of the snapshot that students are required to copy in their planner/notebook are the following:

o "Do Now" which provides readiness for students to learn by reviewing something that is connected to the new concepts they will learn in class.

o GLE (Grade Level Expectation as defined by the state)
ensures that a student can match their work to the rubric
when they assess their portfolios for Student-Led Conferences and the new MSP (Measure of Student Progress that replaces the WASL).

o Objective is what your son or daughter will be able to complete, produce, define, answer, create, and understand by the end of the class. The objective is tied directly to the GLE.

o Homework is a way for students to practice independently the standard GLE of the day’s instruction.

Building and maintaining high-quality schools is a job for the entire community and we appreciate your assistance in reaching our academic achievement goals. We encourage you to become active participants in our school improvement efforts.

Sincerely,

Damon Hunter
Principal
Saghalie Middle School
dahunter@fwps.org
253-945-5022

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My Family

Frequently amaze me with each and every day
Always help me with everything I want to achieve
Miraculous in a way nobody else could be
Inspiration to all that I want to do
Love them with the entirety of my heart
Yearn for more time with my family

by Emma A, Ms.Sampson's Class
7th Grade

Emma entered the Young Writers of America spring contest. Her poem was chosen (out of thousands of entries) to be published in the Award-Winning Young Writers of America book. Congratulations!

During the school year, The Student Store is open in the mornings Thursdays and Fridays from 7:15 to 7:45. Students are able to purchase supplies needed for class, proceeds go to Saghalie ASB.

Soaring Skyhawks Study Club. Meet in the commons for a snack, then go to the library to study. During the school year it normally meets Monday-Thursday, 2:45-3:30. (Permission slip required.)

Other extra learning opportunities are also available.

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11/17 - Music Concert

11/23 - National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony

11/24 - AVID Field Trip

11/25 - Early Dismissmal (12:45 PM; Lunch will be provided)

12/01 - 12/02 - ACT Testing (8th Grade)

12/03 - Pep Assembly

for more information, contact Jacque Smith
AVID Teacher
Saghalie Middle School
253-945-5035
jacsmith@fwps.org

1. No head gear

2. No personal electronics in use during school hours.

3. No harrassment, intimidation, or bullying.

4. Comply with the District's dress code.

5. Comply with reasonable requests from staff members.

Saghalie's Tardy Policy

ATTENTION SKYHAWKS….

DON’T BE LATE!

BE ON TIME!

See Saghalie's Tardy Policy.

Thursday School to make up tardy time. Late students will see Ms. Ross in the Solutions Room after school on Thursday.

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