Recently we had students take the time to "say thank you to staff" for caring & making a positive difference in their lives. A group of students wanted to thank Mr. Goewert and Mrs. Reynolds for the daily positive vibe they bring to Urey every day. They are role models for the staff & students to 'Grow Forward'. Everyone makes mistakes but it's okay to show grace and learn and thus grow forward. UMS is a great school because of many people. Thank you to our building leaders! Falcon Proud !
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Here are Urey Middle School's Students of the Month for August!
7th Graders: Sam Smith and Claira Mappes
8th Graders: Julian Kellems, Colton Leitch, Sophia Monjeau, and Colbie Gustafson
This is a 365 store, which means that you can order items at any time and expect them to be delivered within 2 weeks. These items are completely customizable, so make sure you check out all the features! To access the store, use the password: falcons
In-Person Registration: July 23rd from 3pm-7pm at John Glenn High School
More details about online registration here:
https://www.jgsc.k12.in.us/quick-links/school-opening/overview-registration
IDOE's Literacy Center is pleased to announce the 72 awardees for the competitive 2023-2024 Science of Reading Grant. This competitive grant opportunity is designed to support state-accredited schools that serve students in kindergarten through grade three and whose educators are interested in implementing evidence-based practices aligned with science of reading and Indiana's Priorities for Early Literacy. JGSC was awarded $150,000 to use for training and curriculum aligned with SoR. This is the maximum award for a district of this size.
Students did a swim with great white sharks, flew above Dubai, and walked on the Great Wall of China.
Monday, January 30th at 6:30 p.m. Parents and students are invited if they are planning to attend John Glenn HS. The presentation will be about 1 hour and will cover Indiana State diploma requirements, opportunities for extracurricular activities, and other information.
John Glenn High School will be having an open weight room on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 PM in the weight room at John Glenn High School. This is open to anyone in the John Glenn Community. The first night will be on Wednesday 1/18/2023. We will run this until the end of the school year. A waiver will need to be signed to utilize the weight room.
Wednesday Sept 28 Gr 8 Tennis & Golf Lifetime Sports 8-2:30
-field trip to JGHS Tennis courts &
To Swan Lake GC *Pack Your Lunch
Thursday Sept 29 Gr 7 Tennis & Golf Lifetime Sports 8-2:30
-field trip to JGHS Tennis courts &
To Swan Lake GC *Pack Your Lunch
Friday Sept 30 Tennis & Golf “Rain Make Up Day” (if needed) 8-2:30 if needed
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September 20, 2022
Photo of T-H-E Shirt ! as it is PROUDLY worn at “T-H-E U” (M.S.)
Thank you to the John Glenn Education Foundation & Sup’t Winchell for this awesome idea & great gift !
Mrs. Smith’s STEM classes are studying, identifying, & discovering different types of energy, including mechanical, kinetic, etc, All while using their critical thinking skills to build roller coasters. This has been a very good teamwork & communication activity as well.
Students in Mrs. Albright's 7th-grade science class are already working with the newly adopted Next Generation Science Standards! During this week's lesson on heat transfer, students observed conduction, convection, and radiation in action with popcorn! Three different methods of popcorn making were sampled and related to each type of heat transfer. (Overall, our students preferred the pan-cooked popcorn heated by conduction.
PTC (Parent Teacher Conferences) were held at Urey Thursday Sept 15 and Monday Sept 19. All staff were present and many kids & their parents visited. Staff worked to schedule as many conferences ahead of time, yet were still available to folks dropping in. It has been an excellent start to the year. Gr 7 students have very, very few low grades - they are focused and doing their job in the classroom. Gr 8 is adjusting to the higher expectations and recently lowered their # of poor grades. Our sports teams, Band & Choir, and all clubs have really good #’s and are displaying commitment to excellence (the norm at JGSC).
Staff recently completed PD reviewing ILEARN data with Dr. Fuller and myself on Monday Sept 12. We have completed 2 PD nights already this year. Our focus on the science of learning and efforts on best practices will hopefully pay off come April. Thank you for your ongoing support !
North Liberty Elementary 6th Grade teacher Emily Batton was recognized by the Indiana Department of Education on September 9, 2022 at the first Indiana Educational Excellence Awards Gala.
Emily was given the Excellence in Leading and Learning Award for earning the most professional growth points through the Indiana Learning Lab. This state recognition for her personal efforts included a check for $5,000. In total, the Department of Education awarded up to $4.6 million to individuals and school corporations across the state.
“Indiana’s educators bring passion and energy to classrooms across the state - and it’s important that we celebrate them with that same passion and energy,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education.
“I am very honored and humbled to have received the Excellence in Leading and Learning Award from the Indiana Department of Education. The IN Learning Lab invigorated my enthusiasm for teaching through its outstanding course content. I love being an educator and feel passionate about my commitment to always improving myself,” said Emily Batton.