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*new or updated information as of this week
15-16 School Year Calendar Malow Website
7th/8th Grade Malow Sports--All sports-related information Malow Club Information
* Freshman/JV/Varsity Ike Sports--All sports-related information Counseling Information * Upcoming Events Malow Highlights Main Office Information * Fundraising Opportunities
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This Week at a Glance Monday, February 29
IB Tutoring Program from 3:05pm – 4:00pm
S.T.A.T.I.C. meeting in room A105 from 3:05pm – 4:00pm
Chess Club in room B207 from 3:05pm – 4:00pm
Student Council meeting in room A111 from 3:10pm – 4:00pm
Ike Boys Freshman Basketball Barker Tourney @ Ford
Ike Varsity Hockey state playoffs begin
Tuesday, March 1
Ike Counselors distribute scheduling materials to 9th graders
Homework Club from 3:05pm – 4:00pm
Malow Comic League in room A104 from 3:05pm – 5:00pm
Ike Softball informational meeting in Ike’s ECC @ 6:00pm
Early Childhood/Preschool Registration begins – Call (586)797-6988
Wednesday, March 2
Bagel sales before 1st hour
Art Foundation field trip to the DIA, 9:00am – 12:30pm
Life Skills box lunch option – Jimmy Johns
Homework Club from 3:05pm – 4:00pm
8th grade girls track informational meeting in room C303 @ 3:10pm
Magic the Gathering Club in room B211 from 3:10pm – 4:30pm
Freshman track informational meeting in Ike Commons from 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Ike Boys Freshman Basketball Barker Tourney @ Ford
Thursday, March 3
Sounding Board Meeting @ 1:30pm
Homework Club from 3:05pm – 4:00pm
Ski Club trip to Mt. Holly returns approximately 9:45pm
Malow Spring Conferences 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Malow Band 8/9 MSBOA District Band Festival @ Roseville Middle School, 8:40pm
Ike Boys JV Basketball vs. Roseville @ 5:30pm
Ike Boys Varsity Swim Diving Regional
Ike Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Roseville @ 7:00pm
Friday, March 4
Bagel sales before 1st hour
Life Skills box lunch option – Jet’s Pizza
Ike Drama presentation “The Little Mermaid” in the Ike PAC @ 7:00pm
Ike Boys Freshman Basketball Barker Tourney @ Ford
Saturday, March 5
Ike Bowling MHSAA Singles & Team State Championships @ Sterling Lanes
CARE sponsored “2016 Parenting Conference” @ the MISD from 8:00am – 3:30pm
Ike Drama presentation “The Little Mermaid” in the Ike PAC @ 2:00pm & 7:00pm
** Mark your calendars for NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, March 8th. Click here for important information below. **
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*Malow Spring Conferences
Spring conferences are on Thursday, March 3rd from 4:30pm – 7:30pm. Please see the following chart for teachers and their locations.
Agosta, Jack Café Groth, Jeff (email [email protected] to set up conference)
Unavailable Ritchie, Stacy A107
Ashman, Martin Café Grunow, Kathryn Café Salassa, Andrea Café
Baldiga, Joan Café Hitzelberger, AnnMarie A102 Savage, Bob C305
Bayer, Carl Café Hohnstadt, Shari Café Schoettle, Jim Café
Bechtel, Jeff Café Holt, Julia (email [email protected] to set up conference) or can meet at Ike conferences on 3/7 from 4:30 – 7:30pm
Unavailable Schwesinger, Dave (email [email protected] to set up conference)
Unavailable
Bench, Julie A106 Jacobs, Margaret Café Spear, Jean A117
Berg, Emily Café Jones, Ray C312 Springer, Dave A108
Berg, Laura Café Krawczuk, Edward C318 Thoel, Jason Café
Bertich, John B210 Kupke, Greg A104 Traub, Anthony Café
Blanchett, Nicole A114 Kupke, Michelle C321 Wakefield, Connie Café
Braun, Josephine B202 Lamb, Ulrike (available 4:30pm – 5:45pm)
A105 Weiss, Kristy (email [email protected] to set up conference or can meet at Eppler conferences on 3/7 from 4:30pm – 7:30pm)
Unavailable
Campbell, Katherine Café Leidecker, Rory Café Wojtowicz, Nicole C309
Chianetta, Cynthia Café Mallo, Dave Café Xenakis, Cathy B211
Ciacchella, Mike Café Mervich, Laurel Café
Cooper, Kristine B204 Merza, Mary Café Specialists:
Dalling, Heather C304 Milke, Mary C311 Mrs. Rea - Psych. B-Pod Office
Davis, Kelly Café Narkus, Karen E500 Mrs. Emery – Speech Café
Dimovski, Carol Café Palazzolo, Debbie C307 Mrs. Chapman – Social Worker Counseling office
Dolan, Kevin Café Paquette, Heather Café
Gastmeier, Amy Café Parks, Patricia C302 Counselors:
Gendreau, Lori A116 Petrilli, Greg A103 Mrs. Witt – 7th Grade Café
Gilbert, Jay (available 5:00pm – 7:30pm)
C310 Pretari, Joe Café Ms. Vernon – 8th Grade Café
Gilbert, Melissa C301 Rajewski, Maria Café Mrs. Newell – 9th Grade Café
M-Step Information
Below is the link for the M-STEP parent video regarding student reports. The video is 4:47 minutes in length. The video gives an overview of the M-STEP assessment, reviews the layout of a parent report, and reviews some of the changes for the 2016 M-STEP. M-STEP Parent Report Communication video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM55xZ-ZuNU The videos are also available on the M-STEP web page (http://www.michigan.gov/mstep) Malow Copy Room Volunteers Needed
The Malow Copy Room is looking for volunteers during the afternoon from 12:00pm - 2:30pm on a weekly/biweekly basis. If interested please email Tina Lewis at [email protected] with any questions. Training can be provided if needed. Thank you. Woodshop Items Available
Bookshelves, shelves, and picture frames are available for a small donation. For more information contact woodshop teacher Dave Mallo at [email protected].
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Boys Track – 7th Grade
Coach Derek Berdeski ([email protected]) Assistant Jason Thoel. Boys Track – 8th Grade
Coach Kati Campbell ([email protected]) Assistant Katie Grunow. Girls Track – 7th Grade
Coach Carl Bayer ([email protected]) Assistant Jason Thoel. Girls Track – 8th Grade
Coach Jeff Bechtel ([email protected]) Assistant Katie Grunow. 7th/8th Grade Sporting Event Expectations
Expectations for student behavior at athletic events are the same as if you are in a class during the school day at Malow. We want all students who come to the games to cheer and support our teams and have a great time. Any behavior issues at the games will result in the forfeiture of your right to attend future sporting events. Please remain in the gym and concession areas after purchasing a ticket and refrain from going into the school hallways. Students who leave the gym may not be allowed to re-enter after they have left. 9th Grade Sports
All 9th grade sports are handled through Eisenhower High School. Please see the next section for all Eisenhower High School sports information. 7th/8th Grade Athletic Admission and Prices
Event Ticket Prices Season Passes
Football Volleyball Basketball Track
Students = $1.00 Adults = $2.00
Student Pass = $20, Admits 1 student only. Good for 7th/8th grade home athletic events only.
Adult Family Pass = $30, Admits 2 adult members 18 years and older in addition to 6th grade and younger children when accompanied by a parent.
Senior Citizen Pass = No Charge. Lifetime pass, age 62 years or older. Admits bearer to all UCS athletic home events.
Free admission for all K-6 students when accompanied by parent or adult.
Competitive Cheer Students = $1.00 Adults = $3.00
You can purchase a season pass in the Malow office. Click here for form.
You can purchase a pass online at Athletic pass through Pay Schools or through Mrs. Campbell
Senior Citizen Athletic Pass
Local senior citizens are invited to take advantage of “Friday Night Lights” and all other home athletic games with a Utica Community Schools lifetime pass. The pass gives residents 62 years and older free admission to UCS home athletic events at all junior high schools and high schools. The pass is not valid at tournaments hosted by the Michigan High School Athletic Association that are held at UCS sites.
Passes are available for free at athletic events, UCS secondary schools or by calling 586-797-1078. Malow Junior High Athletic Booster Club
Join the Malow Athletic Booster Club at monthly meetings to hear how you can help support your child’s athletic endeavors at Malow. Please join us in the Media Center on meeting dates. Look forward to seeing you there! Please visit www.malowsports.com for more information and opportunities to volunteer.
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Eisenhower Varsity Girls Soccer
Coach Mehrdad Nekoogar ([email protected]) Eisenhower JV Girls Soccer
Coach Al Palazzolo (586)612-3099 Eisenhower Freshman Girls Soccer
Coach John Siemianowski ([email protected]) Eisenhower Lacrosse
Visit www.ikelacrosse.com for more information. Eisenhower Girls Tennis
Attention all 9th grade girls interested in playing girls tennis this spring. There was a meeting in Coach Pearson's classroom (228 at Eisenhower) on Thursday 2-11-16 at 3:30 PM at Eisenhower High School. If you could not attend and would like to play, please email Coach Pearson at [email protected]. *Eisenhower Freshman Girls Softball
Coach Katie Hyso ([email protected]). There will be an informational meeting held in Ike’s ECC room on March 1st at 6:00pm. This meeting is for freshman, JV, and varsity teams. *Eisenhower Boys Golf
Coach David Brzezinski ([email protected]). There will be a tryout meeting on March 7th in Ike’s room 128. Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores attend at 2:15pm. Freshmen attend at 3:30pm. Contact Mr. Brzezinski if you are unable to attend this meeting. *Eisenhower Freshman Track
Coach Jim Thomas ([email protected]). Freshman boys and girls track informational meeting on Wednesday, March 2nd in the Ike commons from 3:30pm – 4:00pm. Please contact Mr. Thomas or Mr. Smith @ Ike if you cannot attend. Eisenhower High Sporting Event Expectations
Athletic events and after-school functions are an extension of the school day. All school rules apply and proper behavior is expected. Inappropriate behavior at ANY after-school event will NOT be tolerated. 9th Grade / Freshman Sports
9th graders participate in sports through Eisenhower’s sports program. Check the IKE website for further information or contact Eisenhower’s Athletic Director: Kevin Donahue [email protected]. For information about the IKE Booster club, follow this link: http://www.ikeboosterclub.org.
9TH GRADERS THAT NEED TO LEAVE MALOW EARLY FOR AN IKE SPORT MUST BRING IN A SIGNED NOTE FROM THEIR PARENT /
GUARDIAN – FOR EACH EVENT.
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UCS Code of Conduct
The UCS Code of Conduct for Student Athletes 2015-2016 may be found here. Eisenhower High School Athletic Admission Prices
Event Ticket Price Season Passes/Use for UCS home athletic events
JV/Varsity Football JV/Varsity Basketball (Boys & Girls) JV/Varsity Volleyball JV/Varsity Soccer Wrestling Swimming Competitive Cheer
$5.00 Home Games
Athletic Pass Adult Family (Eisenhower) $55.00 This item is an adult family season pass to UCS home athletic events. The pass admits 2 adults (18 and older) in addition to 6th grade and younger children when accompanied by a parent.
Athletic Pass Student (Eisenhower) $35.00 This item is a student athletic season pass to UCS home athletic events. (Students in 7th thru 12th grade) Admits one only.
Athletic Passes-Single Adult (Eisenhower) $40.00 This item is a pass which admits one adult (18 years and older) to all UCS home athletic events.
Student Pass: 7th-12th grade student only. $35.00
Senior Citizen Pass: No Charge Lifetime pass, age 62 years or older. Admits bearer to all UCS athletic home events. (See below)
FREE ADMISSION for all K-6 grade students, when accompanied by parent or adult.
You must show your on-line purchase receipt to the Bookkeeper at Eisenhower High School to pick up your athletic pass.
*Freshman Football *Freshman Volleyball *Freshman Basketball
$3.00 Home Games
*Freshman Soccer *Varsity Track
3.00 Home Games (if admission charged)
*When a freshman contest is immediately followed by a JV contest on the same date, the freshman admission rate will be applied until 45 minutes prior to the start of the JV contest. At that time, the JV admission rate will be used.
You can purchase a pass during registration at the beginning of the year.
You can purchase a season pass in the Eisenhower High School office. Click here for form.
You can purchase a pass online at Athletic pass through Pay Schools NOTES: League, State and Invitational Tournament games are not covered by any season pass. If for any reason a pass should be lost or destroyed, we will NOT replace it.
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Next Week at a Glance Monday, March 7
IB Tutoring Program from 3:05pm – 4:00pm
S.T.A.T.I.C. meeting in room A105 from 3:05pm – 4:00pm
Chess Club in room B207 from 3:05pm – 4:00pm
Ike Boys Golf tryout meeting in Ike room 128 (Freshmen @ 3:30pm)
Ike Boys Varsity Basketball MHSAA Districts @ Rochester Adams
McDonald’s Night fundraiser @ 26 Mile / Van Dyke, 4:00pm–7:00pm
Tuesday, March 8
NO SCHOOL
Voting held in the Media Center
Ike Girls Varsity Basketball MHSAA Regionals
Ike Boys Varsity Basketball MHSAA Districts @ Rochester Adams
Wednesday, March 9
Bagel sales before 1st hour
Counselors distribute scheduling materials to current 7th graders
Life Skills box lunch option – Jimmy Johns
NO HOMEWORK CLUB TODAY
Ike Girls Varsity Basketball MHSAA Regionals
Ike Boys Varsity Basketball MHSAA Districts @ Rochester Adams
Early Childhood Open House at the 25 current preschool locations in the school district from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Thursday, March 10
Counselors distribute scheduling materials to current 8th graders
Homework Club from 3:05pm – 4:00pm
Student Council meeting in room A111 from 3:10pm – 4:00pm
Ike Girls Varsity Basketball MHSAA Regionals
Ike Boys Varsity Basketball MHSAA Districts @ Rochester Adams
Malow Bands perform @ UCS Arts & Idols
UCS Evening of Excellence (Arts & Idols) @ Palazzo Grande, 6:00pm
Friday, March 11
Bagel sales before 1st hour
Life Skills box lunch option – Jet’s Pizza
Ike Boys Varsity Basketball MHSAA Districts @ Rochester Adams
Saturday, March 12
Ike Booster Club Spring Auction @ Palazzo Grande, 6:00pm – 12:30am
CARE of Southeastern Michigan Events
CARE of Southeastern Michigan is hosting the following two upcoming events: 2016 Parenting Conference on March 5, 2016 and the Ride for Recovery on September 24, 2016. Please click here for more information. Important District Calendar Change – No School on Tuesday, March 8th
There has been an important change to the 2015-2016 school district calendar. As a result of a special presidential primary being scheduled by the State of Michigan, there will be no school for K-12 students on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. It is anticipated that the primary will have a higher than normal expected voter turnout, and 28 of the district’s 36 schools serve as voting precincts. *Utica Community Schools Career and Technical Education
Utica Community Schools offers Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at all four of our district high schools as well as the Instructional Resource Center. These programs are designed to prepare students for a broad range of employment opportunities and continuing education. Please click here for more information and CTE program areas. *“The Lion King” Audition Information
Auditions for The Lion King will begin on Monday, March 14th. All Malow students are eligible to audition. We are looking for singers, actors, trained dancers and anyone who enjoys being on stage. See the Vocal Room door or click here for more information. Don't miss out on this great experience!
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Utica Community Schools Career Expo 2016
UCS will hold its annual Career Expo on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. The Expo will be held at Eisenhower High School from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Students in 7th through 12th grades, parents and staff are invited to this free event. The Expo will feature information on more than 100 different careers. The Expo serves as an opportunity for students to begin exploration of career possibilities. Students will also have a chance to meet with CTE teachers to learn how high school classes can bring them closer to their career objective. Free shuttle service to Eisenhower High School will be provided. Shuttle sites will be at Stevenson and Ford High Schools and Wiley Elementary and run from 6:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at 30 minute intervals. Click here for a link to the flyer. *UCS 2016 College Fair
Save the date for the eleventh annual College Fair from 6:30pm – 8:00pm on Wednesday, April 13th at Henry Ford II High School. This event is aimed at current 8th through 11th grade students. Up to 70 college representatives will be in attendance to offer information to college-bound students.
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2016 Ike Spring Auction
The Ike Booster Club Board is preparing for the 10th Annual Eisenhower Booster Club Spring Auction to be held on Saturday, March 12th, 2016 at the Palazzo Grande Banquet Hall on Van Dyke. This is the PRIMARY FUNDRAISER for the Booster Club. The Spring Auction has raised over $225,000 to date. These funds supplement all varsity sports beyond what the school district can provide. Everyone is invited to attend! For more details, go to www.eisenhowerathletics.com or Contact Ed Gehle at [email protected] Or if you would like to help out at the event, please contact Colleen Macciomei at [email protected] for a list of opportunities. You may purchase your tickets to the Spring Auction now! Please use the following link: 2016 Spring Auction, March 12, Palazzo Grande Please click here for a link to the table reservation form. Thank you for considering being a part of this terrific community event! Sincerely, The Ike Booster Club Board
SAVE THE DATE
10th ANNUAL SPRING AUCTION SATURDAY, MARCH 12TH, 2016
6:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Palazzo Grande Banquet Hall Dinner…Live/Silent Auction...Raffles
Tickets $75 per person Tables of 8 or 10 available
For more Details Go To www.eisenhowerathletics.com
or Contact Ed Gehle at [email protected]
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Tier II Vocabulary
Dear Parents, Malow’s School Improvement focus this year continues to be on the most commonly used Tier II Vocabulary within Common Core. Tier II words are the most important words for direct instruction because they are good indicators of a student’s progress through school. The following lists are the second semester sets of Tier II vocabulary. These words will be incorporated into your student’s daily instruction. When possible, please reinforce these words at home.
2015 – 2016 7TH GRADE SEMESTER 2 LIST 2
TIER II VOCABULARY TERMS
ALLIED ARTS ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES
achieve appropriate acquisition affect commission
aspects computer administration complex community
assistance consequences consumer conclusion cultural
categories construction credit conduct distinction
chapter focus elements final features
design journal equation obtained impact
injury normal evaluation potential institute
maintenance perceived investment primary region
participation previous items purchase regulations
sought relevant positive select resident
strategies restricted range site resources
text security transfer survey traditional
2015 – 2016 8TH/9TH GRADE
SEMESTER 2 LIST 4 TIER II VOCABULARY TERMS
ALLIED ARTS ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES
access adequate annual apparent civil
commitment attitudes approximated concentration code
communication attributed conference hypothesis domestic
dimensions contrast cycle investigation emerged
goals debate error output ethnic
job despite implementation parameters granted
mechanism hence label phase imposed
occupational implications option predicted integration
overall prior parallel project internal
professional resolution principal promote obvious
retained subsequent statistics series regime
stress summary sum status undertaken
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The front doors will be locked during school hours. To gain access, ring the button near the far left door at the main entrance. Office staff will see you through the security camera and unlock the doors if deemed appropriate. Please report directly to the main office.
Attendance Line / Late Arrival Call-in
If an absence is absolutely necessary, parents must call the Malow attendance voice mail BEFORE 9:00 a.m. The attendance phone
number is 797-3599. Give the student’s name (spelling the last name), grade, reason for absence and length of absence. The voice mail
is on twenty-four hours a day, so you can avoid busy phone lines in the morning by phoning in the night before. If unable to reach the
voice mail, parents may call the Main Office at 797-3500. If it is impossible to call the school, the parent must supply a signed note
stating the date and reason for absence when the student returns to school or the absence will be counted as unexcused.
Early Dismissal
If a student must be excused for any portion of the school day, a note signed by the parent stating the child's name, grade, date and
reason for the dismissal is required. The note should be placed in the early dismissal request box on the counter in the Main Office
before school begins on the day of the early dismissal. The student will then pick up an early dismissal pass after first hour so he/she can
be released from class at the time of the dismissal. To reduce the number of disruptions to important teaching time and to reduce
the waiting period for the parent, a note must be sent in.
For liability and safety purposes, parents MUST come in to the Malow Main Office to sign out their student for the early dismissal.
Homework Requests
Per district policy, as spelled out in the Junior High School Parent and Student Handbook, “Homework requests may be made for an absence of three or more days in the case of both excused and pre-excused absences. Homework requests require 24 hours to process.” Homework requests will be honored after three consecutive days of absence. This request is done through the
Main Office by calling 797-3500. Twenty-four hours are needed to complete this task.
Students absent for one or two days can check PowerSchool for their assignments. Please encourage your child to make a list of other
students’ phone numbers from each class so they may contact them about missed homework and assignments.
Emergency Cards
It is crucial that we have accurate information on your child's emergency medical card. This information is used when a child is ill, for an
emergency at school or for disciplinary concerns. We need to contact you quickly. If this information is incorrect, it will take us longer to
locate you. Make sure this information is updated regularly. A student will not be released to anyone who is not on the emergency
card. If you have not already done so, please teach your child your cell and work phone numbers.
Injury or Illness – Dispensing of Medication
When a student becomes ill or injured during the school day, we will contact a parent or designated adult (from the emergency card) for
directions. Please arrange to pick up a sick or injured student as quickly as possible.
Students who require medication (prescription or over-the-counter) during the school day, must have a medication permission form
signed by the parent and the doctor. This form will be filed along with the medication in the Main Office. All medication MUST be in the
original container labeled with the student’s name.
Student ID Card Replacement
Student ID cards were given to students when pictures were taken at the beginning of the school year. If these cards have been lost or misplaced, they can be replaced for a $5.00 charge. Please make these requests in the front office.
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Student Agendas Available
Student agendas are available for second semester for $2. If your student could use a little extra help remembering their homework assignments or keeping themselves organized, send them to the office to buy an agenda. Do You Drive Your Student to School?
If it is necessary to drive your child to school, please go to the left at the end of the driveway. Have your student exit the vehicle as quickly as possible. Please do not wait until you are the first car in line before dropping your student off, and do not wait until your child is in the building before driving away. The idea is to reduce the long line of cars coming into the parking lot in the morning by allowing several cars to drop off students at one time. If you or your student insists on waiting to get to the front of the line to exit the car, the purpose is defeated and traffic flow will be impeded.
Malow Daily Schedule
First Hour 8:10 – 9:08 Second Hour 9:14 - 10:10 Lunch: A Lunch 11:18 – 11:49 Third Hour 10:16 – 11:12 B Lunch 11:55 – 12:20 Fourth Hour 11:18 – 12:57 C Lunch 12:26 – 12:57 Fifth Hour 1:03 – 1:59 Sixth Hour 2:05 – 3:01 Malow Map
Click here to see a map of Malow Junior High. Visitors and Parents Who Visit Malow
Everyone who enters Malow Junior High must report to the Main Office. This is a school district policy. You will need to sign in and put a
visitor’s pass on. If you need to see your child, our office staff will be glad to assist you. Please do not attempt to meet your student in
the building without first checking in at the Main Office.
Cell Phone Use at School
The use of cell phones, pagers, beepers or other electronic communication devices (ECD) by students is prohibited while in school or on a district vehicle EXCEPT before school in the cafeteria and during lunch. Classroom usage is left to the discretion of the teacher. The use of an ECD for picture taking or internet connection is not permitted. Utica Community Schools will not be responsible for the theft, loss or damage of any ECD, or music players of any type, including mp3 players or iPods. Bus Safety Reminders
Please be sure you are following these rules:
Stand 10 feet from the road at the bus stop.
NO cell phones/electronics on the bus.
Don’t rush to the bus as it approaches the stop.
Must be sitting while the bus is moving (at all times).
Respect the bus driver.
Once buses begin exiting after school, cars must
wait until all buses are in the driveway before
exiting the parking lot or pick-up area.
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Legislative Updates
The UCS website contains regular updates, links to recent news articles, and contact information for state lawmakers. To access the UCS page, click on the “Legislative Updates” button on the upper left corner of the district’s website: http://www.uticak12.org. Or click here: http://www.uticak12.org/districtinfo/legislativeupdates.asp.
UCS Community Education
The UCS Community Education department is introducing a new website that features an easy to use on-line registration system. Please visit www.ucscommunityeducation.com. Mustang Respect Code
Malow Junior High is a safe, positive and caring educational community. Our behavior reflects our attitude toward others and their
rights as human beings. As a Malow Mustang, I will demonstrate respectful behavior, a positive attitude, and a spirit of teamwork by:
• Being organized, prepared, and on time for class • Doing my best and being accountable for my actions • Practicing honesty and integrity • Extending kindness to all • Being flexible, cooperative and attentive in all situations • Never interfering with the learning of others • Displaying an appropriate sense of humor • Abiding by the school rules set forth in the Junior High Parent and Student Handbook
This is my commitment as a member of the Malow Junior High learning community.
Success Skills
In an ongoing effort to reinforce the elementary schools’ teaching of Success Skills and prepare the students for the expectations set
forth in Eisenhower’s Eagle Respect Code, Malow staff will continue to emphasize the Mustang Respect Code.
The Success Skills of respect, responsibility, integrity, personal best and positive communication will be reinforced through focus on
monthly themes. The theme for September, beginning with preparation for the start of school, is Organization. The theme in October
is Responsibility, and in November is Caring / Kindness.
Malow staff asks that families support us in our efforts by focusing on these skills at home and recognizing their children for demonstrating them outside of school, too. Malow 411
Malow utilizes a school wide email information system. If you choose to participate, you will receive important information relative
to upcoming events such as athletic information, specific grade level contests and activities, individual classroom events, reminders of
important dates, a link to the school newsletter as it is published, and more!
This email system is strictly for information that relates to Malow Jr. High. Email addresses will not be used for any other purpose. This
is a voluntary system, set up and run by volunteers. Simply send an email to our address at [email protected]. If you are not
sure if you are in this system, just email the above address. Please be sure to list your family name on file, student(s) names and
grade(s) to ensure accuracy and clarity.
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Parents: Your Support is Essential
Malow administration and staff regard education as a partnership. We ask that you help us teach your children to be good citizens and
good students by encouraging them to use Success Skills and to follow the Mustang Respect Code. Please review the following with your
student:
Attendance: Regular, punctual attendance is a habit. At the high school level, a strict attendance policy is in place, and Malow’s
procedures are directed toward preparing students to meet that standard. Skipping school and/or habitual tardiness to school and
class will result in disciplinary measures being taken. Please note that the ONLY reason for which late arrival to school will be excused is
illness or a medical/dental appointment.
Buses: The bus driver is the authority on the bus. Bus drivers have an extremely important job to perform. A misbehaving student
causes unnecessary distraction in a form that could result in injury or even death to students riding the bus. Therefore, THE BUS
DRIVER IS TO BE OBEYED AT ALL TIMES. Students who choose not to cooperate with bus rules will receive disciplinary consequences
and they may temporarily or permanently be removed from bus privileges. Bus transportation is a privilege, not a right.
Bus Passes: From time to time students who are bussed may request to ride home with a friend. A one-day bus pass will be issued
provided there is room on the bus and written permission is received from both the guest’s parent and the regular rider’s parent. The
written permission must be turned in to the Main Office at the beginning of the school day. Each note MUST include the following: 1)
first and last names of both students, 2) bus numbers of both students, 3) parent signature. Bus passes can be picked up from the Main
Office after school. Last minute requests will be denied. Only a registered bussed student will be issued a guest pass on another
student’s bus.
Conduct: For the safety, welfare and educational opportunity of all, students will be expected to adhere to school rules as set forth in
the handbook and the Mustang Respect Code, and conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates good manners, sound judgment,
and positive choices. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.
Homework: Help your student to be organized about recording homework assignments, and strive for balance between checking on
their work and helping them be responsible for their affairs. Do not accept the excuse, “No homework” on a regular basis. Call the
school and ask to talk to your student’s teacher if you have questions. All academic teachers assign homework on a regular basis and we
encourage the use of a student planner.
Lockers: It is the student’s responsibility to keep their locker secure. Parents, please help us by encouraging your student to keep the
locker combination private information! Each student will be assigned a locker on Malow Mustang Days for use throughout the year.
Sharing a locker and/or combination nearly always results in problems such as lost property or charges for lost books.
Remember: the student is responsible for his/her assigned locker and its contents.
Textbooks: Textbooks are issued at the beginning of the school year. Please encourage your student to cover his/her textbooks, and to
keep track of them! Students are responsible for books they are issued. The expectation is that books will be returned in the
same condition as when they were issued. If books are damaged or lost or show wear and tear beyond what is expected in one
year, a fee to cover replacement of the book will be assessed to the student. The average cost of a new textbook is now well over
$40.00.
Inclement Weather – School Closing
Inclement weather or building problems sometimes bring unexpected school closings. At Utica Community Schools there are several ways parents can be informed about these unanticipated closings. Utica Community Schools will implement the use of School Messenger, our mass parent communication system, to make telephone calls to parents/guardians informing them of school closing information. It is important that we have updated contact phone numbers. Please make sure that you notify the main office if there are any changes. For parents connected to the Internet, the district’s web page, www.uticak12.org, lists school closings under the emergency school closing button listed on the main page. School closing information is broadcasted on radio stations WJR 760 and WWJ 950. Television stations airing school closing information are UCS TV, Channel 2 (WJBK), Channel 4 (WDIV) and Channel 7 (WXYZ).
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Stay Connected
Are you connected? Utica Community Schools has several ways to help you stay connected! We are on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, RSS News Feed, YouTube, and the UCS phone app! In addition, parents are encouraged to stay connected through our other social media sites:
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/uticaschools
Twitter - https://twitter.com/uticaschools
YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/uticaschools
LinkedIn - http://www.uticak12.org/districtinfo/linkedin.asp
The UCS App - http://www.uticak12.org/districtinfo/news/app.asp
The UCS RSS Feed - http://www.uticak12.org/districtinfo/rss/UCS.xml
Utica Community Schools has created a new blog site for regular updates on district initiatives. You can access the site at: http://drchristinejohns.wordpress.com/. Click here to view the graphic full size. UCS App now available at App and Android Stores
The UCS App includes the latest news, athletic updates, lunch menus, videos, updates, and calendars for our schools. Click here for more information and links to the stores. Dress Code
Malow follows the dress code printed in the UCS handbook that has been approved for all UCS junior high schools. Please be aware that this dress code differs from the elementary dress code. Student conduct is affected by student dress. Malow strives to maintain a comfortable learning climate and staff appreciates parental support in guiding appropriate dress for school. Students not conforming to the district code will have to call home for a change of clothing. Concussion Awareness
As part of a new state law, all UCS and Michigan parents will receive information about concussions, their symptoms, and what to do if you suspect a concussion. UCS parents will receive the form as part of the back to school registration packets. The form, which parents are asked to sign and return to the school office, is also available at this link. The form will also be required of all new families registering in UCS for the first time. In addition to providing the parent information sheet, UCS physical education staff members and coaches will also take part in an on-line training program about concussions. For more information about concussions, please visit the recommended sites below from the Center for Disease Control:
Primary Link for concussions in young athletes at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Facts about Concussion and Brain Injury
How Can I Recognize a Possible Concussion?
Resource Links About Concussions Bagel Sales
A variety of bagels will be sold on Wednesdays and Fridays in the morning before 1st hour. Bagels are $1.00 and cream cheese is $.50. News from the Double M School Store
The Life Skills class is taking on an adventure in 2016! We will providing a box lunch option during all lunches starting the week of January 4th. Wednesday's lunch will feature Jimmy Johns. Students will have a sandwich choice of Italian, Ham or Turkey, chips and a drink. Friday's lunch will feature a slice of Jet's Pizza, drink, and a candy choice. Both options will be on sale for $4.00. This lunch offering will be on a first come first serve basis. The Life Skills program continues to explore the real workings of a small business including product sales, marketing and service skills while partnering with local businesses in the community. The school store continues to provide Malow Spirit wear, backpacks, bagels, and food options daily. Please support the Double M Store in its efforts to provide students with future employable job skills. Eisenhower Copy Room Volunteers Needed
The Eisenhower Copy Room is looking for a few volunteers. If interested please email Ms. Dawn Surma at [email protected] with availability and or questions. Training can be provided if needed. Thank you.
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Malow Sounding Board
Parents and guardians are invited to attend our monthly Sounding Board meetings, which are held in the Upper Media Center at 1:30pm. Mark your calendars for the following meeting dates: November 5th, January 7th, February 4th, March 3rd, April 14th, and May 5th. Malow bake sales are for the students and occur once a month during the three lunch periods. Everything at the sale will sell for 50¢
each. Sales are held on THURSDAYS, and if there are enough donations they will be held on the following Friday also!!!
You may bake/buy anything that you would like to donate for the sale. That's right, you can buy something to donate if you don't have
time to bake! Some bake sale ideas are as follows: Cupcakes, Puppy Chow, brownies, cookies, donuts, Rice Krispie treats, muffins,
popcorn, chocolate covered pretzels, etc. It is extremely helpful if you can individually wrap your items (with the exception of cupcakes
and store bought cookies).
Please bring your items to the front office at Malow by 10:15 a.m. on the Bake Sale day. This will give us enough time to set up for the
sale. There are three lunch hours and we try to evenly distribute the “goods” so that each group has the same treats to choose from.
Please label your bag or box with the number of items you have in your container (24, 36, etc.)
The proceeds from the sales help pay for different items approved at the sounding board meetings. Last year sounding board bought
new TV's for the cafeteria and we sponsored an amazing Challenge day for the whole school! We have approved monies for classroom
equipment, for the theatre and music departments, and even for the comic book club!
Bake Sale proceeds from 2013-2014 were over $2,000. Thank you to the wonderful bakers!!
Our Bake Sales this year will be:
September 24 ($608 total sales) February 25 October 22 ($644 total sales) March 17 November 12 ($304 total sales) April 28 December is the Staff Christmas luncheon- NO sale May 12 January 28 ($500 total sales) If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. If you would like to work as a seller, please click on the following link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050e4ea8ae2baa8-bake
Karolyn Tomayko Bake Sale coordinator [email protected] Office 365 is Free! for Junior High and Senior High Students
Office 365 is available to all secondary students at no cost. Office 365 is a collection of tools that combines online cloud features with the power of Office 2013 and Office 2016. Student copies of office include full versions of Word, OneNote, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access on up to 5 personal PCs or Macs, and Office apps on other mobile devices including Android, iPad, and Windows. Click here for a link to the flyer.
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Research shows that kids who are involved in extracurricular activities do better in school and enjoy school more. Malow Junior High
School offers many opportunities for student involvement, and our staff encourages all students to get involved in at least one school
club, activity or sport. For additional details, please use the contact information listed below for each group.
Anime Club Ms. Cynthia Chianetta [email protected]
Meets monthly after school in room B213
Grades 7 – 9: Anime club is for students interested in Japanese Animation. Students play games, watch videos, and play Japanese Style music. This club is student led.
Be the Change Team Kristy Newell [email protected]
Jennifer Vernon [email protected]
Michelle Witt [email protected]
The Malow Be the Change Team meets during each lunch hour (usually in the Vocal Music Room) and is open to all interested students in grades 7-9. Our club is focused on the idea that we should strive to BE THE CHANGE we wish to see in the world. Students work together to make their school, their community, and themselves better. Meetings focus on topics such as gratitude, service, inclusion and community. Meetings are fun and often involve music and inspiring / motivational videos.
Chess Club Mr. Martin Ashman [email protected]
Mondays after school to 4:00 pm in room B207
Grades 7 – 9: The Malow Knight Chess Club is open to anyone who likes to play chess or is interested in learning the game. Club members meet weekly to play Chess.
Comic League Club Mr. Greg Kupke [email protected]
Meets monthly; schedule provided to participants
The Malow Comic League Club is a hobby-based club. Students gather to discuss and enjoy comics, play Magic the Gathering, and participate in field trips to places like Gamer’s Gauntlet Store. There are lots of free incentives for all club members. We are looking to exceed our 68 member roster from last year so please come and join us! All 7th – 9th graders, male AND female, are welcome.
For our upcoming meeting and field trip, parents/guardians please remember to send your children with water and some snacks for after school, or even a bagged lunch on Saturdays for our field trips since we will be meeting at times when the kids might need to eat. There are snacks and drinks available at our field trip destination if you choose that route as well. Club members have traditionally brought their allowance to the field trips for comics, cards, and collectibles, but it is not necessary or mandatory. ALL CLUB MEMBERS SHOULD BRING THEIR HOBBY-BASED THINGS WITH THEM TO ALL OF OUR MEETINGS, PREFERABLY IN A SECURED BAG OR CONTAINER. October 1st is the deadline for any new or potentially interested Malow students to join our Malow Comic League. See Mr. Kupke in room A-104.
Homework Club / IB Tutoring Program Malow Teachers (rotating basis)
Contact Mrs. Kristy Newell (Counselor) for details [email protected]
After School Homework Club and the IB Tutoring Program runs after school on select days from 3:05 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the library. As these dates change from week to week, please refer to the weekly calendars above for dates offered.
Lunchtime Homework Club runs during each lunch hour in the library.
Grades 7 – 9: This teacher-supervised after-school homework club is held in the library. Students must have a signed permission slip on file to attend. Students must come prepared with work to do and will need to make arrangements for their own transportation home. Students tutors are sometimes available to assist students.
During Lunchtime Homework Club students may bring their lunches to the library.
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Magic the Gathering Club Ms. Karen Narkus (Teacher) [email protected]
Magic The Gathering Club will meet the first and third Wednesday of every month. Please see Miss Narkus in room E 500 by the gym
with questions. Miss Narkus will teach you how to play if you need it and has decks you can use : )
Meets twice a month after school from 3:05 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Room B211. In the month of November, the club will meet on November 4th and November 11th due to conferences and Thanksgiving.
Grades 7 – 9: This is a card-playing club. Magic the Gathering is a cerebral game that requires considerable thought and strategy. Students can learn to play with others or begin playing right away if already familiar with the game. Food is allowed at club meetings.
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Mrs. Michelle Witt (Counselor) [email protected]
Meets monthly after school in the Science Lecture Area. Some meetings are held during lunch.
Grades 8 – 9: National Junior Honor Society is an organization that recognizes outstanding middle level students. More than just an honor roll, NJHS recognizes students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship and character. NJHS recognizes students for their accomplishments, but also challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.
Each year eligible 8th and 9th grade students with a 3.5 or higher grade point average will receive an invitation.
New community service opportunities have been posted on the NJHS bulletin board in the counseling office. We are also eager to have the assistance of any NJHS students who are in need of community service hours and would like to offer peer tutoring during our lunch time and after school homework clubs. We have a special need for students who are willing to tutor in the area of mathematics. 2016 NJHS meeting dates are as follows:
January 12, 2016 General Meeting May 16, 2016 General Meeting
February 9, 2016 General Meeting May 25, 2016 MANDATORY PRACTICE
March 14, 2016 General Meeting May 31, 2016 Induction at 6:00pm
April 18, 2016 General Meeting June, 2016 TBD
Meetings are held in the Science Lecture Area from 3:15pm – 3:45pm unless otherwise noted. Attendance at meetings is a requirement of membership, see article 11: Attendance in the by-laws Section 1. Members must attend all general membership meetings. Section 2. Attendance will be monitored by the Secretary or the Vice President in the Secretary's absence. Section 3. Each person is allowed no more than two absences at membership meetings. Three tardies count as one absence. Tardiness is defined as arrival after the meeting has been called to order. New member dues are $28.00. Existing member dues are $18.00. Checks payable to Malow Junior High on or before January 12, 2016. If students have questions, email Mrs. Witt [email protected], or stop in and see her.
Science Olympiad Mrs. Sara Pohutsky (Parent) [email protected]
November through April Practices for individual events held after school throughout the week
Grades 7 – 9: Science Olympiad is a nationwide academic competition. Students compete in 23 science-oriented events that involve engineering, biology, chemistry and physics. Students compete first at the Macomb County level tournament in early April.
Click on the following for important forms: Welcome to Science Olympiad, 2016 Event Description, and 2016 Student Info Form
Snowsports Club Mrs. Connie Wakefield (Teacher) [email protected]
Meets Thursdays from December through February. For anyone interested in joining the Malow Snowsports Club, there will be a meeting for parents and students on Tuesday, November 17th at 6:00pm in the cafeteria. Weekly trips and cost will be discussed. Membership cards will be available for purchase at this time.
Grades 7 – 9: Malow Snowsports Club travels to Mt. Holly every Thursday during the winter season. Students take lessons and earn ability patches. After the November parent meeting, students can pick up an informational flyer and application in the Front Office or from Mrs. Wakefield in room B203.
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S.T.A.T.I.C. Club Mrs. Ulrike Lamb (Teacher) [email protected]
The Malow S.T.A.T.I.C. club is a Christian youth group that meets after school one day per week (currently Mondays from 3:00pm – 4:00pm). The S.T.A.T.I.C. club meets to study the Word, pray and support one another while navigating through the middle school years. All are welcome to attend. Join us in room A105.
Student Council Mrs. Amy Gastmeier (Teacher) [email protected]
Mrs. Annmarie Hitzelberger (Teacher) [email protected]
Meets weekly after school.
Grades 7 – 9: The Malow Student Council promotes student body participation in fundraising, school events, and school improvement. Student Council also participates in community service projects such as the canned food drive and Toys for Tots. The main goals of Student Council are to make Malow Jr. High a more enjoyable environment and to increase the school spirit of the students.
Current Malow students may apply in the spring for the following year. Incoming 7th grade students may apply in the fall. Student
Council consists of five committees: Dance, Community Service, Success Skills, Communications and School Spirit.
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Back to Menu Malow Counseling Department Contact Information
Malow counselors are eager to help students have a wonderful junior high school experience. We are available to assist students with
personal, social, career, college, academic, scheduling and other concerns. Students can sign up to see counselors by completing a blue
request slip in the front office. Parents are encouraged to reach out to us at any time with questions or concerns. If you’re not sure
who to call or where to start, please reach out to us and we will be happy to help!
Mrs. Witt 7th Grade Counselor [email protected] (586) 797-3591
Ms. Vernon 8th Grade Counselor [email protected] (586) 797-3594
Mrs. Newell 9th Grade Counselor [email protected] (586) 797-3592 Malow Counseling Department Website
The Malow Counseling Department website can be found on the Malow Naviance Family Connection page.
Click on: Malow Naviance Family Connection Page Or go to: http://connection.naviance.com/malow Choose “I’m a guest” to enter without a password
Have an idea for something we could include on our website? Please let us know. Ninth grade students will be instructed on the use of Naviance during January/February, but can begin exploring this wonderful resource for college and career planning. Ninth grade students can use their regular school username and password to enter Naviance. All Malow Parents and students in grades 7 and 8, are welcome to enter Naviance as a guest. Students in grades 7-8 can also use the Career Cruising program anytime they wish after receiving their username and password from their counselor. Advice for 9th Graders
High School officially begins in 9th grade and students are encouraged to make a strong start with their GPA. We also recommend that students begin recording their involvement in clubs, sports, community service, and other activities. On our Malow Naviance Family Connection Page families can find a sample “Student Record for College” located in the documents area in the upper right hand corner. Recording this information each year will make college application time much less stressful.
Students pursuing a Flex Option in the area of physical education or world language are reminded to turn in their blue forms to Mrs.
Newell as soon as possible so that they can be included in the permanent educational file for each student. Parents with questions
about Flex Options are welcome to contact Mrs. Newell (9th Grade Counselor)
Struggling Students
It is important to Malow counselors that ALL of our students are successful. For students who may be struggling, we first encourage communication between the parent and the classroom teacher. Many teachers offer additional support to students during lunch hours, before school or after school. In addition, homework club is running in the library from 3:05-4:00 p.m. most Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays—check the weekly Malow Mustang Messenger for exact dates. Counselors are eager to meet with struggling students and their families to develop a plan for success. If missing assignments are a problem, we encourage parents to try changing the question from, “Do you have homework tonight?” to “When will you complete your nightly study time?” Even on rare nights when no homework is assigned, all students will benefit from spending a minimum of 20-30 minutes each night reading textbooks, reviewing vocabulary flashcards, preparing for upcoming quizzes/tests, etc. If students don’t bring home books and materials for this study time, parents can assign reading from a book at home, etc. Once students realize that their parents are serious about consistently enforcing a mandatory nightly study time on each school night (Sunday through Thursday), they will begin to bring home and complete their assignments. Michigan Virtual School Courses
Utica Community Schools, in conjunction with Michigan Virtual School®, is pleased to offer an online learning experience to current secondary UCS students. This program will afford students an opportunity to earn an additional one-half credit toward graduation requirements per online course. MVS is only being accepted by UCS for credit forward (not credit recovery) and 21f. Click here for a handout that explains more about the Michigan Virtual School partnership. Teen Workshops
Care of Southeastern Michigan, located in Fraser, is offering workshops for teens. Please click here for a workshop designed to help teens struggling with Anger Management and here for one on Substance Use.
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Malow College Visit Day – For Ninth Graders
Dear Malow 9th Grade Parent, On Wednesday, March 30, 2016, we are excited to offer a field trip that will allow each of our 9th grade students the opportunity to visit a college campus. Visiting a college campus early during the high school career can help students set goals for their future and increase motivation during high school. All campus visits will include a campus tour, an admissions presentation, and an opportunity to eat a sack lunch from home on campus. There is no charge to families for this field trip. Two UCS buses will transport approximately 80 Malow 9th graders to each of the colleges below:
Macomb Community College Michigan State University Oakland University University of Michigan—Ann Arbor Wayne State University
On the attached permission slip, parents/students have the opportunity to choose and rank the colleges in order of preference. Please provide permission for as many schools as possible. Arranging the logistics of a trip for 400+ students may involve asking students to be flexible in visiting a college that may not be their first choice. Trips will be filled on first-come, first-served basis, so students are encouraged to turn their permission slips in as soon as possible. Chaperones In addition to our staff chaperones, we are looking for 6-8 parent chaperones to join us on each campus. While we have room for 1-2 parents on each bus, some parents will be asked to follow the buses or meet us on campus. If you are interested in chaperoning, please register your interest using the link below. Chaperones are required to complete a Volunteer Criminal History application which is available at this link or in the Malow front office. Volunteer Criminal History applications can be returned attention Kristy Newell, 9th Grade Counselor, via e-mail to [email protected], by fax at (586) 797-3501, or by dropping off at school. Chaperone Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VKY8S3W Details Participating students are asked to bring a sack lunch from home. We will be taking a walking tour of campus, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Students are asked to come prepared for the weather (jackets, umbrellas, etc.) and to dress in a way that will represent Malow well. We sincerely appreciate your support of Malow’s first College Visit Day! Sincerely, Malow Counseling Department Questions?? - Please contact Kristy Newell, 9th Grade Counselor, [email protected] or (586) 797-3592. Students should return the permission slip (link available above) to their social studies teacher by Monday, February 1, 2016. Advance Placement (AP) Test Information
Mrs. Newell visited 9th grade AP World History and AP Human Geography classes on Thursday 1/28. Students received AP Test registration forms (due back on 3/17/2016). The fee for AP tests is $92. Students qualifying for free or reduced lunch at Malow will qualify for a reduced AP test fee. Families who believe they may qualify for free or reduced lunch but have not yet applied may visit lunchapp.com AP students also received a copy of the AP Bulletin for Students and Parents which outlines AP policies. On test day students will be asked to sign a statement verifying that they have received and read the bulletin. https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/digitalServices/pdf/ap/2015-16-ap-bulletin-students-parents.pdf Parents are encouraged to direct any questions regarding AP test registration to Mrs. Newell at [email protected] or (586) 797-3592.
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Malow Study Skills Series – Where There’s A Will There’s an A
Malow counselors are happy to offer interested students in grades 7-9 the opportunity to participate in a Study Skills Series. We will be using the Where There’s a Will There’s an A video seminar which teaches students how to excel in their studies in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step program that features dozens of innovative and effective techniques students can start using right away. We will be offering this study skills series on Fridays during all lunch hours OR on Wednesdays at our after-school Homework Club. Click here for notes on the series. Option #1 – Lunch Time Sessions – Vocal Music Room Students can attend during their lunch hours on Fridays. We will start five minutes after the beginning of each lunch hour to allow students time to get their lunches and bring them to the Vocal Music Room. Students may eat their lunches during the session. Sessions will run in the Vocal Music Room: A Lunch 11:23-11:49 / B Lunch 12:00-12:20 / C Lunch 12:31-12:57
Session Week Date Key Topics
Week 1 Friday 2/12 Introduction
Week 2 Friday 2/26 Note-Taking Time Management
Week 3 Friday 3/4 Test-Taking
Week 4 Friday 3/11 Writing/Essays
Week 5 Friday 3/18 Public Speaking Communicating with Teachers
Week 6 Friday 3/25 Active Reading Optimal Study Environment Memory Techniques
Week 7 Friday 4/1 Memory Techniques (continued) Math/World Languages
Week 8 Friday 4/15 Time Management II Planning
Week 9 Friday 4/22 Organization
Week 10 Friday 4/29 Excellence
Option #2 – After School Sessions – During Homework Club in the Media Center Students can attend after school during our Homework Club in the Media Center from 3:05 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Session Week Date Topics
Week 1 Wednesday 2/10 Introduction Note-Taking Time Management
Week 2 Wednesday 2/24 Test-Taking Writing/Essays
Week 3 Wednesday 3/2 Public Speaking Communicating with Teachers Active Reading Optimal Study Environment
Week 4 Wednesday 3/9 Memory Techniques Math/World Languages Time Management II Planning
Week 5 Wednesday 3/16 Organization Excellence
Group Counseling Opportunities
Malow counselors recently received information about teen counseling groups being run at Perspective Counseling Center. We wanted to pass this information along to interested families. Groups are available focusing on a range issues including: self-injury, substance abuse, depression and anxiety, social skills, self-control/anger, self-esteem and bullying, and achievement (focuses on building motivation, confidence and initiative). Utica Community Schools cannot recommend or endorse any specific counseling centers or professionals. Parents/Guardians should thoroughly investigate any professional before seeking services.
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IB Tutoring Program
We have high school volunteers from the Utica Academy for International Studies (the UCS IB High School Program) joining us at our after school homework club on Mondays. We also have 1-2 IB students joining us most Tuesdays and Thursdays. SAT Information and Practice
The Khan Academy site for SAT and PSAT practice is now available. Students, parents, and staff members can access the practice site at:
https://www.khanacademy.org/mission/sat/tasks/onboard-92829382938.
MI Child
Utica Community Schools is committed to promoting the safe and effective use of technology. Through our district’s K-12 digital citizenship initiatives, we are providing students with information that promotes the proper use of digital content and tools.
A tool that families can use to help protect their children is the Michigan Child Protection Registry. This free service from the State of Michigan protects children’s e-mail, cell phone numbers and Instant Messaging addresses from receiving inappropriate, adult-themed material. The registry can be accessed by visiting www.protectMICHild.com. In addition, parents can click on the Protect MI Child icon, which will soon appear on the district and school Web sites for direct access to the registry. Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids – What they haven’t told you…about tobacco
Sadly, many tobacco users are aware of, and simply ignore, the enormous risks they are faced with when they smoke or use smokeless tobacco (heart disease, cancer, emphysema and other deadly tobacco-related illnesses.) What's more, before dying from tobacco use, smokers and other tobacco users (including those exposed to secondhand smoke) face significantly higher risks of all sorts of other debilitating and simply ugly harms. Click here for the article “What they haven’t told you…about tobacco”. The Utica Community Action Team (UCAT) is devoted to developing and implementing strategies that will prevent, delay or reduce alcohol, tobacco and other drug use by youth in our community. For more information about UCAT, or to join our effort, email us at [email protected]. Power School
Parents must create an account to access data for multiple children with a single login. Parents/students new to the district will need the access ID and access password for each student. Parents and students with existing IDs and passwords can continue to use those IDs and passwords from last school year. Click here to view the document that describes the process for setting up the account. For PowerSchool mobile app user tips click here. Parents can now opt-in to receive an email alert when their child’s meal account balance falls below $10. Click here for easy to follow directions on how to set up the alert. For questions, please contact UCS Food and Nutrition Services at [email protected] or call 586-797-1180. On-Line Lunch Deposit / Free and Reduced Lunch
Parents are encouraged to make a deposit into their student’s lunch account using: sendmoneytoschool.com. Each student will have an individual account. The student ID number is needed to open an account. Call the Main Office for the students ID number. Deposits can be made at any time. Free and reduced price meal applications must be updated annually for benefits to continue without interruption. On October 19, 2015 those students who do not have an approved meal application on file will be removed from meal benefit eligibility. Families are strongly encouraged to go to www.lunchapp.com or complete a paper application as soon as possible in order for benefits to continue. Healthy Snacks
Click here to view a guide to help with appropriate snacks for children, especially those with food allergies.
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Breakfast – Start the day right – Come join us for breakfast!
A nutritious breakfast is available for students when they arrive at school each morning. The cost is $1.40, milk included. For students with an approved free or reduced-price application on file, the price is 30¢ or free. A variety of food choices are offered. Milk alone is 45 cents. We look forward to serving our students the most important meal of the day! Breakfast is available for purchase at 7:30 am in the cafeteria. If you choose to eat breakfast here, you MUST be in class at the start of class (8:10 am) NO LATE PASSES WILL BE GIVEN and you will be marked tardy if you are late. Lunch Time
All students are expected to eat lunch in school, a policy that makes us a “closed campus.” Students may bring lunch from home or purchase lunch from the cafeteria. STUDENTS MAY NOT HAVE FAST FOOD LUNCHES BROUGHT TO THEM AT SCHOOL. Union contracts and government regulations place restrictions on such activity. Lunch – UCS school lunchrooms are serving up important menu changes as a result of new federal regulations
There will be a number of important menu changes in our school’s lunchroom this year as a result of new federal regulations. The changes will create healthier menu items for our students by requiring larger portions of fruit and vegetables. In addition, our lunches will feature more whole grains, along with lower sodium content. Full lunches are $2.50 for elementary students, $2.75 for junior high students, and $2.80 for high school students. Milk is 45¢ at all levels. Click here to view how to apply for free lunch, put money in your student’s account, and more. Food Service staff members are ready to continue their partnership with parents to make sure our students are well-nourished and ready to learn. Bus Information
To determine your child’s bus stop, please refer to the district bus schedule. This schedule is posted on the Utica Community Schools website the week prior to the start of school. Bus information can be found at http://www.uticak12.org/districtinfo/di_transportation.asp. If you have any questions, please call us at 586-797-3500.
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Rewards
The Malow Sounding Board has simple ways that families and friends can help raise money to benefit all of our students. The following are a few: Box Tops for Education – You can earn cash for our school by clipping Box Top coupons from hundreds of participating products. Just turn in your Box Tops to the main office and Malow Sounding Board member, Mrs. Candela, will take care of the rest.
*Box Top Competition – Update!
Attention Students!! The Sounding Board is holding a Box Top Competition for 1st hour classes! The competition runs from January 25th- February 12th. The 1st hour class that collects the most Box Tops will win a continental breakfast. Please trim the Box Tops neatly and put them in bundles of 50 (if you have a large amount). Thank you for your support and good luck! The Box Tops Competition raised over $1000 for our school! The 1st place classroom with 1,281 Box Tops (which equates to $128.10) is….Mr. Agosta’s class!! They will be the recipients of a delicious continental breakfast. 1st runner up with 1,256 Box Tops, a difference of ONLY 25 Box Tops is Mrs. Holt’s class!!!! The 3rd place classroom with 864 Box Tops is Mrs. Gilbert’s class. Thank you to all families that participated. Meijer - Meijer has a community rewards program. Every purchase made with a Meijer Credit Card or Cash or a PIN-based debit card
earns 1% or .5% back to Malow Jr. High. Look for a Malow 411 for more info about signing up and supporting your Mustang. Or click
here to go to the website. Our school ID is 723425.
Target - Target also gives back to Malow Junior High 1% of all purchases made with a credit or debit REDcard. Click here for more
information. Our school ID is 63525.