Two months ago today, it was Friday, March 13th. The week had begun with the time change, and a full moon, and that day held all the usual weirdness of life in a middle school. When we left the building that day, we knew things were going to change, but boy, I don't think any of us realized how much! We miss you, and we appreciate all you are doing--all of you: parents, students, teachers, families, and the community in general. We'll finish this the best we can and look forward to being together again.
We have NO May 13th birthdays, but wish a very happy belated birthday to Ms. Prorok--our "rock" through all of this uncertainty! Thank you for everything!
Hey, all you awesome teachers! Ms. Prorok is sending a Tim Horton's card to five lucky winners this week, and this first one is....https://youtu.be/oloiOXQ5m0w
May's MS Wellness Challenge is Make Someone Smile! Share a photo on the MS Facebook page showing how you brightened someone's day!
We appreciate all of our teachers' hard work! And look, it isn't just us--Congratulations, Mr. LoBianco, on your certification!
Having Trouble with Teams? Check out this video from Mr. LoBianco!
Microsoft Teams Basics for Students - Assignments, Teams, and Chat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdQJViqy1wg
HELP US HELP YOU!
We're getting a number of phone messages on various extensions that aren't allowing us to assist you! When leaving a voicemail, please include your name and a phone number where we can reach you. If your voicemail is full or not set up and you miss our call, please call back.
We are working hard to answer your calls the next business day. Thank you for staying in touch!
UH-OH, I clicked "Turn In" before I was ready!!!! What do I do? Mr. LoBianco has the answer!
Student Tip - Microsoft Teams - OOPS! I turned in a blank assignment! How to Undo and fix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP2XYc033xw
Happy Monday! If you have extra Teams showing that you don't need for assignments, you can hide them! Go to the view showing all Teams. Click on the three dots and choose "hide." Hidden teams can be accessed below and you can make them visible again by choosing "Show."
Here's a great guide for students and parents looking for support with Microsoft Teams!
https://aka.ms/TeamsEDUStudentGuide?fbclid=IwAR0tun484z8NqNiTa3QCKQvIrMAGdCLC-E8vzUYPisEbNP5djhGDFE2k2e8
Here is the grading rubric to be used for 4th quarter. This is for the time we are closed. Regular grading would apply for work completed upon return to school:
0- Doing nothing
65- Doing minimal assignments below mastery level.
75- Doing the majority of assignments below mastery level.
85- Doing all assignments at mastery level with some mistakes.
95- Doing all assignments at mastery level with little to no mistakes.
100- Doing all assignments at mastery level perfectly.
Mr. LoBianco made a couple of quick tutorials to help students on Teams. Both tutorials show students how to upload a picture of their work and attach it to an assignment inside of Microsoft Teams; one is if the student is using an iPhone or iPad, the other is for students using a Windows 10 computer/tablet.
Here are the links to the videos:
Microsoft Teams - iOS Mobile App - Take photo of work and turn it in for an assignment - https://youtu.be/Y7NBMOZgK1w
Microsoft Teams - Windows 10 - Take photo of work and turn it in for an assignment - https://youtu.be/VlELG4yLeqM
Happy Monday! Just a reminder that teachers are still entering grades for Q3 today, so please wait until tomorrow to check in on those. If a student receives an INC, he/she can still make up that work; grades are based on work that was due BEFORE the closing but may be higher if your student completed optional work.
Drive-up access to Pioneer's wifi network is available at the Middle School & Arcade Elementary. On your device, type in 'wifi' as the user name, 'visitor' as the password. Map: https://5il.co/f4d3
Check out the April Wellness Challenge! Post a pic of yourself making healthy habits part of your routine! https://5il.co/ewdx
Faculty & staff send messages of support to Pioneer Middle School students! https://youtu.be/uqo7Bm7778o
We've been asked to share this Mental Health Resources Guide for COVID-19 from Wyoming County! https://5il.co/em6q
Cool video lessons from our art & technology teachers! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWQO8eZFgrxwfRBKBWKNKLJeCrzy47Sbf
Happy Thursday, Panthers! Check out our April PE Challenge under the link for Exploratory Classes, and show us how you're staying active!
Hey, Middle School Family! Are you enjoying sunshine and fresh air today? We hope you are staying healthy and active!
Speaking of health, here's a login for the health magazine for students: Go to choices.scholastic.com, log in as a Student, and use Access Code: Panthers0401
Hello, middle school MUSIC students!
--Have you checked your email in Office 365 for updates?
--When using Teams, the app seems to be working better than the web version, FYI.
--Did you know your teachers are available every day?
Mrs. Brooks 10-12 M-F
Mrs. Catalano 10-12 M-F
Mrs. Higgins 11-1 M-F
Mr. Reagan 11-1 M-F
Mr. Burch 11-1 M-Th, 10-11 & 12:30-1:00 Fri
Mr. Chatterton 11-12:30 MWF