Principal Ned Dale

January 27, 2012

Who can believe that the 2^nd quarter has already come to an end this year? The past few weeks have been flying around here and we have some exciting events coming up over the next few weeks.  

We are in the process of closing the books and mailing report cards on February 3^rd. I am asking that each student reflect with their parent on their goals at this halfway point through the year. Our teachers are here and able to help students. Send an email and share your child’s goals with their teachers. Collaboratively, everyone can focus on these goals. As we adjust to using percentages for our grades, I thought I would update everyone about the High and Honor Roll grades consist of from now on. 89.5 – 100 =High Honor Roll      84.5 – 89.4=Honor Roll    Honor Roll - No grades lower than a C, no INC, or U. Our use of percentages aligns with the high school’s grading standards. 

Next week is also our 2^nd semester kick off week that will end with the Groundhog Olympics on Friday afternoon. Wacky games, relay races, and a ton of fun will take place next Friday during the last period of the day. We have theme days for all of next week. Here they go- Monday – Black & White, Tuesday – Dress Your Best for Success!, Wednesday – Sports Team day AND Hat Day **Must pay $1 in order to wear a hat, Thursday – Mismatched Day, Friday – Blue & Gold Day. We will also be having a jug wars competition that will end up with one administrator getting a pie in the face. All proceeds will be going toward the Water for Sudan project that students started in the fall. We are hoping to support this cause and have a well that would be drilled in the Sudan with Cosgrove Middle School being recognized as the primary contributor. This project and donation stems from an interest after students and many staff read the book, A Long Walk to Water. 

Last call for yearbooks!  The Yearbook Club has been working hard to include all the great stories and students at Cosgrove Middle School in our 2012 yearbook. This is your last chance to capture the memories of the school year. It is also your last chance to personalize your yearbook. There will only be a limited number of books left to purchase in the spring. Place your order by January 30th at jostensyearbooks.com or by calling 1-866-282-1516. ORDER TODAY! If you have any questions, please email Ms. Rogala @ drogala@spencerportschools. Org Note:  NO PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT COSGROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lastly, I wanted to commend our 6^th grade musicians on a terrific concert on Thursday night. With almost 100 students playing their instruments, they sounded wonderful. Kudos to Mrs. Kellaway and Mrs. Bush for their excellent preparation of the band and chorus groups. 

Thank you for all of your support! Please let me know if there is something that I can do for you or your child by emailing me at ndale@spencerportschools.org or calling at 349-5302.

Sincerely,

Ned Dale

Principal

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