Chilton Middle School Newsletter
November 2014
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Anti-Bullying Activities: Motivational speaker- Main hall bulletin board- Run T.A.L.L. 5k
6th Grade - Human Knot
Mr. Rollmann 7th Grade Math Challenge Corner
Mrs. Salzsieder - Library Club News
Mrs. Moehn - 7th and 8th Grade Technology News
Mrs. Nelson - Middle School Art Update
The “OTHER” Mrs. Nelson is Back
October was national Anti-Bullying Awareness month. As part of our efforts to teach middle school
students how to cope with bullying and become productive citizens in a changing world, we hosted
nationally recognized motivational speaker and youth anti-bullying consultant, Keith Deltano. Keith
gave several interactive, engaging presentations and was very well received by our students, staff, and
parents. In addition, students and staff took some leadership to create a new bulletin board. If you
have not already, please check out the anti-bullying message in our main hallway. Finally, members of
our school community walked or ran in the 2nd annual Run T.A.L.L(Tolerance, Acceptance, Love and
Leadership) 5K held in New Holstein. Special thanks to Mr. Rich Appel for facilitating the motivational
presentations, Mrs. Amy Downham for organizing efforts on our bulletin board, and Mr. Brad Bowman
for promoting the Run T.A.L.L 5K!
The “Complete Anti-Bullying Kit” DVD Set is available in the Middle School office for check out to any
district parents interested in reviewing Keith’s message on how to bully proof your child or combat
bullying in our schools!
Team Six
news
In addition to
rigorous
academics, we
believe that
building
community and
trust are a key part
of our middle
school curriculum.
For example, sixth
grade teachers
facilitated the
“human knot” as
part of their teambuilding efforts
during this year’s
Homecoming
events.
Mr. Rollmann Challenge Corner
How many ways can you give a person the exact change for a dollar bill (you may use a combination of
pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters and half-dollars)? The answer to this question will be found at the
end of this article.
In Mr. Rollmann’s seventh grade math class, students are always able to
stretch their mathematical thinking skills. About every other day in his
math classes, Mr. Rollmann posts a question that students will not probably
see in the normal 7th grade curriculum. Using the various problem solving
techniques that have been taught, students are able to try to solve the
problem, even though they may never have seen a problem like it
before. These types of questions encourage students to use the knowledge
that they already have, and makes them apply this knowledge to a
Challenge Corner problem.
Prizes are awarded for correct answers. Mr. Rollmann would like to especially thank McDonald’s
Restaurant here in Chilton (free hamburger certificates), Pepsi Company (sodas) and Pla-Mor Lanes,
Chilton (free games of bowling) for their participation.
The rules are fairly simple: No getting help from anyone else, including you parents reading this—
solutions must be handed in before 8AM the day after the question has been posted. Many students
enjoy solving math problems that are a little different, and to stretch their thinking skills, especially
when prizes are given for successful answers. Oh, by the way, the answer to the problem above is two
hundred, ninety two. Contact Mr. Rollmann for a more complete solution.
Library Club – Mrs. Salzsieder
Forty-five students have volunteered their free time to provide a much needed service to the
school. They have joined the Chilton Elementary & Middle School Library Club. Library Club is open to
any 3rd-8th grader who applies for the position and
passes the alphabetization or decimal
test. Students gain work experience that can be
used to apply for a job when they reach high
school.
The volunteer commitment is for one
semester. Students are “paid” with a party at the
end of each semester. In the past, we have gone
to Badger Sports, bowling, movies, swimming, and
roller skating. Sign-up for second semester begins
January 5th.
The fourteen 2014-15 1st semester CMS Library
Club members are: Daisy Albiter, Emma Bartels, Cambria Deehr, Skyler Goerl, Emilie Haapala, Emily
Holze, Isaiah Kramarczyk, Mike Krause, Emilee-Elizabeth Maney, Christian Mohnen, Haylee Mueller,
Briana Sanchez, and Katelyn Sohrweide.
Middle School Technology News - Mrs. Moehn
The start of the year has been amazing and the students are learning so much. Last school year, the
middle school students were introduced to Google Drive, a place to store documents, spreadsheets,
presentations online. The benefits of using Google Drive are using less paper, students can have the
information with them wherever they have Internet and no more excuses of “I forgot it at
home/school.” However, this is not the best feature of Google Drive; the ability to share and
collaborate with others is the truly amazing part of Google Drive. For example:
1. For each of my classes I create a folder that I house all my assignments, notes, videos in that
students can view at anytime. Students can make a copy of these assignments etc. and be able
to edit the document.
2. Students can also work together on a presentation or report together in two different locations
on the same document. They can even leave feedback for the rest of the group.
3. Students can share their homework folder with a teacher so the teacher can comment and
leave advice on the assignment before it is due.
How does this work?
1. First students create a folder.
2.
Once the new folder is created
students can share that folder with
whoever they like (Including parents).
This allows the folder to be seen by anyone
anywhere. It would be included as a result from
a search on the Internet, as well.
Only people given the actual link to the website
have access.
Only the people students specifically invite have
access
3. This is where students give the right to edit, comment, or view to those that have access to the
folder.
If parents or students would like access to the seventh grade and eighth grade shared folders, type the
address below into the address bar.
http://goo.gl/Gkfi1Q
Seventh Grade
http://goo.gl/Nrce7O
Eighth Grade
After you have reached the syllabus for the class, click on the “Shared
items from Mrs. Moehn” down arrow, located near the top of the
screen. Once you have the drop down menu like shown to the left, choose
“Add to Drive” then you will always have a copy of the assignments as well.
If you would like a copy of your child’s folder please contact me Kelly
Moehn at [email protected] or call 920-849-2358 ext 4364
Thanks,
Mrs. Kelly Moehn
7th & 8th Grade Technology Teacher
Colorful News from the Art Room –
Mrs. Nelson
We have had a busy and exciting start to the school
year in the Art Room! All classes are getting their
hands messy working with clay and having a great
time being creative.
I want to take a moment of your time to explain my
grading process. It is my teaching philosophy that
ALL students can and should be successful in Art,
not just those with natural “talent.” Students’
grades are comprised of two main focuses:
Participation and Projects. Each project based on
specific objectives, none of which include how pretty a project looks. Craftsmanship (neatness and
attention to detail) is always an objective. Other learning objectives may include properly using a
material, demonstrating an understanding of specific elements of art and/or principles of design, and
following directions. Students are able to be creative within the requirements of the assignment.
Participation scores are recorded weekly. Each student can earn up to 10 points for using class time
wisely, following the Tiger Way agreements (mutual respect, attentive listening, no put downs), and
cleaning up after themselves. My expectation and hope is that each student earns between 9 and 10
points weekly.
If you or your student has questions or concerns about grading please let me know. I have been
enjoying getting to know each student throughout the past few weeks and I have been happy with the
enthusiasm I see on a daily basis.
Update from the “other” Mrs. Nelson
My name is Roberta Nelson, and I teach fifth
grade science. This is my 18th year teaching,
16th year at Chilton Middle School. I enjoy
sports, exercising, camping, and hanging out
with my family, friends, and two puppies. As
many of you already know, I was on maternity
leave for the first quarter of this school year.
My husband and I were blessed with twins on
July 11th. Their names are Ashton and
Aubrey. I have truly enjoyed my time home
with them and watching them grow during the
first three months of their lives. It is amazing
how similar they are, but what’s more amazing is how each of them are developing their own unique
personality. I am anxious to get back into the classroom and do what I love…being part of the middle
school staff and teaching science to fifth graders.
From Mr. Appel
I was honored to travel to Washington, D.C. on October 16-17th for the National Distinguished
Principal’s banquet and conference. I cannot tell you how proud and humbled I was to represent
Wisconsin as the Middle School Principal of the Year. I am blessed to be your principal and to work in a
community and school that supports our teachers, students and administration. Thank you for your
continued support!