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Algonquin teachers have adopted a number of research-based strategies that are being employed across
all subjects. Our students have become very familiar with these and our hope is to help parents to be-
come familiar with these strategies, as well. When the strategies are reinforced at home, they will be-
come even more powerful tools for student learning.
Explicit Vocabulary Instruction (word study): teaching students academic vocabulary (words like
differentiate, formulate, and variation) prepares students for understanding assessment tasks and com-
municating clearly.
Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback: informing students of the learning target and providing
feedback on progress in relationship to the target boosts student attainment of knowledge and skills.
Reinforcing Effort & Providing Recognition: acknowledging effort reinforces students’ attempts at
learning and allows for mistakes as part of the learning process.
Cooperative Learning: when students are grouped together, they benefit from the learning that comes
from dialogue and helping each other to gain understanding.
Cues, Questions, & Advance Organizers: providing students with a frame of reference and probing
them to interact with information on a deeper level supports understanding and encourages learning.
Non-Linguistic Representation: Thinking Maps, graphic organizers, illustrations, video, and activities
that incorporate motion help students to retain information and develops connections for accessing in-
formation in the future.
Summarizing & Note Taking: these skills help students to focus on the most pertinent information in
their own words.
Assigning Homework & Providing Practice: it is important that students understand the purpose of
their homework and its connection to learning in class.
Identifying Similarities and Differences: comparing, classifying, and creating metaphors and analo-
gies helps students to understand relationships and develop a deeper understanding of content.
Generating and Testing Hypothesis: investigating and problem-solving through inductive and deduc-
tive methods helps students develop thought processes.
Writing Fluency: providing opportunities for students to write more frequently, and encouraging them
to track progress, helps to develop fluency. We can then focus on form and content.
These strategies are research-based and most of them come from the book Classroom Instruction That
Works. Our teachers, regardless of the subject they teach, are being trained in how to best utilize the
strategies to increase student learning. Effective use of the strategies becomes even more powerful be-
cause they are being used school-wide.
Mr. K
A Message From The Principal
Bulletin Board 2
Choir/Band News 4
Student Council News 5
Sports 6
Student of the Month 7
Food Service Information 10
District Calendar 12
Inside this issue:
Published, Fall, Winter,
Spring
The Algonquin Community provides a positive and safe environment dedicated to preparing goal-driven, life-long learners for the twenty-first Century.
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Postive behavior support
BULLETIN BOARD
CAMP TAMARACK INFO 7th Grade
Camp is May 28-30 Next camp payment is
Due March 21, 2014
Stay tuned for up-coming informational notes
Emphasis on prevention rather than punishment!
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
This year we’d love to invite every-
one to Macomb Community College
on Saturday March 22. Last year
our team performed amazingly at
this regional tournament, and this
year we hope to do it again. We
have events ranging from meteorol-
ogy, anatomy, astronomy, chemistry,
and building events like boomilever,
and robotics. I am hoping to see our
Algonquin Science
Olympiad team,
families and friends
come out to root us
on.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MEMORIES
Time is running out to reserve your copy of a yearbook. You have until May 2nd to buy yours for $29. After that, the price will increase to $35 with only a limited amount
of books available for purchase. You can write a check out to Algonquin Middle School for $29 with your child’s name on the “memo” line and re-turn to Mr. Akans or Mrs. Neumann, OR, go to yearbookforever.com to order online.
CALLING ALL 8TH GRADE PARENTS:
If you’d like to dedicate a part of the yearbook with a BON VOYAGE message to your child, there is still time to do it! For $10, you can write a message of good luck, congratulations, or any other special note you’d like to send your child off to high school with. Messages are limited to 30 words. Contact Mr. Akans for the message form. Mr. Akan’s email ad-dress is bakans@cvs.k12.mi.us. DUE BY MARCH 28th.
March is
National
Middle Level
Education Month
8TH GRADE
PARENTS ARE
INVITED FOR COFFEE
WITH THE PRINCIPAL AT
CHIPPEWA VALLEY 9TH
GRADE CENTER ON
TUESDAY MAY 20 at 8:00am
IN THE MEDIA CENTER
Happy Spring everyone! As we approach the end of the year, I just wanted to extend my thanks to all the support the families and staff members have given to our choir students. Below you will see how busy the children will be until the end of the year.
Thanks for all the support,
Linda Q. Smith
AMS choir
Thursday March 6th, James Pecar, choral director from CVHS, conducts a Festival Clinic with 8th grade choir, (during 5th hour).
March 10th, the 8th grade choir performed at the MSVMA Choral Festival at Dakota High School. They worked hard and deserve a big congratulations for a job well done.
Friday, March 21st-Saturday March 22nd. Choir officers and Mom’s weekend out. Frankenmuth.
Friday, March 28th BAND/CHOIR elementary tour. All Day.
Wednesday, April 2nd, 7:00pm- 8:00pm, 8th grade to perform at Clinton Aire Nursing Home.
Wednesday April 16th, 7:00pm – 8:00pm, 6th and 7th grade to perform at American House assisted living on 19 Mile Road.
Thursday, May 1st, 6:00pm 8th grade to perform for festival of the Arts, Clinton Township public library.
Wednesday, May 21st 7:00pm, Final Farewell, Spring Concert 7:00pm Algonquin Gymnasium
Saturday, June 7th, 6:00am-11:00pm Michigan’s Adventure/Blue Lake visit 8th grade choir
6th & 7th grade band concert Tuesday, May 13 at 7:00pm
8th grade band concert Tuesday, June 3 at 7:00pm
Student Council News
Student Council has been working hard to make our school a great place to learn and have
fun. There are many more events coming up to get involved in. We have two dances com-
ing up. The Neon Dance is March 28th and the Last Dance is May 16th both are right after
school from 2:46 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
We are also going to be collecting money for the Pasta for Pennies Program to
help raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This fundraiser will
begin on April 16th and run until May 2nd. The homeroom with the most donated
will win an Olive Garden lunch. So, start saving your pennies today!
Student Council will also be hosting the 3rd annual Eagle Pride Day on Saturday, April 26th
from 9:00 a.m. until about Noon. During this event, students, parents and staff members
will be helping to clean up and make the outside of our school look as great as what is hap-
pening inside. Those who attend will be given a pizza lunch for all of their hard work. Fly-
ers for this event will be coming home with your child’s 3rd quarter report card. So, check it
out!
TORNADO WATCH AND
WARNING
Below are the tornado pro-
cedures for the Chippewa
Valley School District:
When the National Weather
Service issues a Tornado
Watch, the Civil Defense
Headquarters will notify the
Superintendent’s office.
During a watch students will
remain at school until nor-
mal dismissal time. In the
event a tornado appears in
the area without warning or
when the U.S. Weather Bu-
reau issues a Tornado Warn-
ing, students will remain in
school and take shelter.
Definitions:
Tornado Watch – There is
a possibility of a tornado.
Tornado Warning – A tor-
nado has been sighted or de-
tected by radar. Seek shel-
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2014 BOYS/GIRLS TRACK SCHEDULE
Monday, April 21, 2014 Home Wyandot Hawks (Practice Meet)
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 Home New Haven Rockets
Monday, April 28, 2014 Away L’Anse Creuse North
Wednesday, April 30, 2014 Away L’Anse Creuse Central Lancers
Monday, May 5, 2014 Home Anchor Bay North
Monday, May 12, 2014 Away L’Anse Creuse South Sabres
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 Home Iroquois Panthers
Thursday, May 22, 2014 CVHS League Meet
DIRECTIONS TO AWAY GAMES
IROQUOIS MIDDLE SCHOOL - 48301 ROMEO PLANK
School is located on the west side Romeo Plank, between 21 and 22 Mile Road.
WYANDOT MIDDLE SCHOOL - 39490 GARFIELD
School is located on the east side of Garfield between 17 and 18 Mile Road.
SENECA MIDDLE SCHOOL – 42755 ROMEO PLANK
Located at 19 Mile and Romeo Plank (next to Chippewa Valley High School).
L’ANSE CREUSE MIDDLE CREUSE CENTRAL—38000 REIMOLD
Located east of Crocker, north of 16 Mile Road.
L’ANSE CREUSE MIDDLE SCHOOL – SOUTH – 34641 JEFFERSON
16 Mile Rd. to Harper, turn right. One-half mile to Shook Rd., turn left. Continue on Shook until Shook blends into Jefferson.
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Track meets start at approximately 3:45pm with field events
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
DECEMBER
6th Grade
Alexis Hirst
7th Grade
Claire Barry
8th Grade
Hakim Muhammad
Kevin Boyd
JANUARY
6th Grade
Yuna Chang
Joshua Bacarella
7th Grade
Olivia Amodei
8th Grade
Cecelia Cooper
FEBRUARY
6th Grade
John Sobah
7th Grade
Vanessa Twomey
Kevin Anderson
8th Grade
Tristan Shue
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CHIPPEWA VALLEY FOOD SERVICE
Food Service would like to say “Thanks” to all those who participated in our debit program this
school year. We hope you found it an easier and quicker way for your students to purchase food.
It is our policy to ‘roll’ all ending balances over for the next school year. However, if your student is
leaving the district you will need to request a refund. This would particularly pertain to 12th graders
who will be leaving the district upon graduation.
Food Service will provide green “ATTENTION DEBIT USERS” forms to each school office and
kitchen. These forms give specific instructions on our refund procedures. They will be available for
pickup by May 12, 2014. It is your responsibility to submit this form to the Food Service Dept. be-
fore refunds are issued.
Again, thank you for your patronage and we look forward to serving you in 2014-2015.
Food Service Department
Please advise the school office as soon as you know you are moving. There are a number of check-out procedures that need to be completed before a
student leaves. Thank you for your cooperation.
Students should consider the following questions when dressing
for school:
Does my clothing expose too much? (no)
Does my clothing advertise something that is prohibited
to minors? (no)
Are there obscene, profane, drug-related, gang-related, or
inflammatory messages on my clothing? (no)
Do I feel comfortable with my appearance? (yes)
Students not in compliance with the Dress Code found on pages 18
& 19 of the Code of Conduct may be required to change clothes.
While fashions change, the reason for being in school does
not. Students are in school to learn. Any fashion (dress,
accessory, or hairstyle) that disrupts the educational process
or presents a safety risk will not be permitted.
Short skirts, low-cut tops, short and/or tight shirts, tank tops,
baggy or low pants, and pants with tears/cuts are not permit-
ted at school. Apparel that advertises drugs/alcohol, vio-
lence, or activities illegal for middle school students is not
allowed in school.
APPROPRIATE SCHOOL FASHION
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE—IT’S THE LAW
IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION !!!!!
All 6th graders must have docu-
mentation showing they have had the necessary immunizations, or they will be excluded from school, beginning the first day of school. Public Act 89 requires this immunization to help assure school-aged children are up-to-date and protected against vac-cine-preventable diseases.
Please make sure your elemen-tary school has the necessary documentation that includes:
Complete series of DtaP/Td with one dose in the on or after the 11th birthday if it is 5 years since the last dose.
Three doses of polio
Two doses of MMR
Three doses of hepatitis B
Two doses of varicella (if no history of chickenpox) on or after the first birthday separated by 28 days.
One dose of Meningococcal conjugate (MC4) for students 11 years of age and older.
School attendance is important to the learning process. In fact, Michigan School Law requires all students between the ages of 6
and 16 attend school on a regular and consecutive basis. This has been defined as every day, on time, unless excused for medical
reasons. The only acceptable excuse for a tardy is a note from a doctor or dentist office. Traffic problems are not an excuse for
tardies.
When it is necessary for your child to be tardy or absent, please call the attendance line at 586-723-3599. This line is available 24
hours a day. In the interest of student safety, we make an attempt to contact families when their child(ren) have not been called in
absent. We can only excuse an absence if a call is received by the following day or when a doctor’s note is provided.
It is the school’s responsibility to monitor and enforce student attendance and timeliness. Therefore, students who accumulate ex-
cessive tardies and/or absences are subject to disciplinary action. Extreme cases of tardiness or absenteeism may be referred to the
Macomb Intermediate School District Truancy Office for further action—even if you have been notifying the school office.
The number of minutes school is in session is mandated by the state. For this reason, if at all possible, family vacations, etc. should
be planned during school breaks.
Homework requests: If a child has missed three or more consecutive days of school, we will be happy to assist in gathering home-
work. To make a homework request, please call the main office at 586-723-3500 by 10:30 am. If you choose to make a homework
request, please remember to pick up the homework from the office by 4:00 pm.
If you make a homework request, please also remember to call the attendance line, but please do not leave homework
requests on the attendance line number.
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Be Here Be On Time
March 26 End of the 3rd Quarter – Secondary
April 4 Spring Break Begins at the End of the Day
April 14 Classes Resume
April 18 Good Friday—No School—All Students
May 23 Teacher Professional Development Day No School - All Students
May 26 Memorial Day – No School – All Students
June 11 Last Day of School for Students. Students Attend in the AM Only
SPRING—2014
CHIPPEWA VALLEY SCHOOL CALENDAR
2013-2014
Chippewa Valley Schools
Please visit our web-site, http://www.cvs.k12.mi.us/algonquin for a link to “Helping
Hand” an informational newsletter with articles of interest to parents. Children eating
healthier, violence, common signs of drug use, mental illness, coping with trauma and
friendships are all topics covered in the newsletter.
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NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION It is the policy of Chippewa Valley Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, disability, height, weight or marital status in its programs, services, activities, or employment. Inquiries related to nondiscrimina-tion policies should be directed to: Civil Rights Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Chippewa Valley Schools Administration, 19120 Cass Avenue, Clinton Township, MI 48038 Phone: 586-723-2090 / Nondiscrimination inquiries related to disability should be directed to: Section
504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (same address) Phone: 586-723-2180
CHIPPEWA V ALLEY SCHO OLS
Phone: 5586-723-3500
Fax: 586-723-3501
E-mail: first initial last name@cvs.k12.mi.us
19150 Briarwood
Clinton Twp., MI 48036
Board of Education
Mr. Ron Roberts, Superintendent
Ms. Denise Aquino, President
Mr. Andrew Patzert, Vice President
Mr. George Sobah, Treasurer
Ms. Tammy Reynolds, Secretary
Mr. Frank Bernard, Trustee
Mr. Ken DeBeaussaert, Trustee
Ms. Beth Pyden, Trustee
Mr. Walter A. Kozlowski, Principal
Mr. Raymond Buccilli, Asst. Principal
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NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. Postage Paid
Permit No. 13
Mt. Clemens MI
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Look forward to spring as a time when you can start to see what nature has to offer once again." -Byron Pul-
sifer