11-9-12 - Morey Middle School

Morey Weekly Announcements, November 12-16, 2012From Principal HawthorneMorey students are amazing leaders! This week I celebrated with 38 students whoseteachers recognized them for their leadership in living the Morey MORE values:Motivation, Organization, Respect and Empathy. I am proud of them for taking a standevery day to focus on the scholarly skills needed to be successful students, and for theircharacter and their ability to step in others’ shoes and practice kindness. Seven studentsmet with me this week to give input on the school’s Unified Improvement Plan and tovolunteer to be on the Collaborative School Committee. Students stay after school eachweek to participate in Student Council. These and other opportunities allow Moreystudents to learn the norms for group problem-solving and decision making. We haveleaders on sports teams and leaders in classrooms. We have eighth grade Crew Leaderswho helped with the 6 th grade “Morey-entation” and who continue to look out for sixthgraders and support them in the hallways. It is a privilege to interact with your childrenevery day!Morey Student LeadersCongratulations to the following students who were recognized by their teachers forliving the Morey MORE values: Motivation, Organization, Respect and Empathy.Recognized for Motivation: Armani Ali, Andri’Nae Rhymes, Zoe Thomsen, CitlaliMendez, Irelan Fricke, Melani Perez, Khaseem Stevenson. Recognized forOrganization: Amy Sullivan, Deven Young, Max Kelley, Aaliyah Ali, Tyree Culbreath,Ryan Williams. Recognized for Respect: Cooper Aiken, Alondra Torres, Caleb Pan,Aricia Hill, Shamar Turner, Malcolm Hudson-Haynes. Recognized for Empathy:Benjamin Gutierrez, Malinda Modina-Johnson, Willow Purvis, Brittany Roberts,Nicholas Jolly, Tanner Williams. Recognized for Participation, Responsibility andMotivation: Harrison Scudamore, J’Lynn Terrode, Ruben Briones. Recognized for theirLeadership: Alexis Blair, Khaaliq Stevenson, Hosea Blakey, Alexxis Saucedo, IvanLopez-Escobedo, Katie Dragone, Nate Ashby, Anastasia Fields, Madison Cahoj, StevenCrockett.Artist in Residence ProgramParent, Michelle Shredo, thought of Morey when her company, Think 360, received agrant to fund artist in residence programs. The grant, “The Identity Adventure” supportsartists working with students on topics related to identity and art. We are please towelcome, artist-in-residence, Heather Doyle-Maier , who will be working the nextfive days with Ms. Zablocki’s 6 th grade Graphic Novel GT Enrichment class. Welook forward to sharing students’ creativity and art with the community.First Lady Mary Louise Lee, wife of Mayor Hancock, has selected to support Moreywith arts integration. Ms. Lee met with teachers and staff on Thursday to outline herplan to connect volunteer Denver artists with specific teachers to infuse the arts intolessons. We look forward to sharing more specifics in December.SeaCamp Deadline

Attention to students selling Butter Braids to help fund their SeaCamp trip: yourorders are due on TUESDAY, November 13 th to Ms. Almon!No Leaving School Grounds Before the Morning BellParents, it is our policy that students may not leave school grounds for any reasononce they are at Morey. Students have been leaving in the morning to go to 7Eleven,and this is not allowed. If students are seen leaving school grounds for any reason, theymay be marked truant, we will call home, and the student may serve a consequence.Please understand that this policy is in place to ensure the safety of your studentthroughout the day.Lost & FoundThe cold weather is coming and once again we have lots of coats, sweatshirts and othermiscellaneous items in the lost and found. Please come check if you are missinganything, the lost and found will be cleaned out and donated after school onTuesday, November 13 th .Follow UpAs a follow-up to the modified lockdown last week, teachers read the attachedannouncement to students explaining the lockdown as a safety measure. We congratulatethe students who alerted adults quickly and acted appropriately during the lockdown.High School Information for 8 th GradersThanks to those who came out for the High School Information Night. To follow upwith any of the DPS high schools, please visit their websites for information aboutprograms, shadowing and deadlines: http://www.dpsk12.org/schoollist/default.aspx(scroll down the list to High Schools). DPS School Choice forms come out in earlyDecember and first-round choice closes January 31, 2013 for students selecting highschools for next year.Staff NewsWe’re celebrating the birth of Ian Parker Zablocki who arrived Monday 11/5,weighing 8 pounds, 2 ounces. We also welcome Felicia Trujillo, who will be Ms.Zablocki’s substitute until she returns in January.Upcoming EventsMorey Mathletes will compete in their first competition on Wednesday, November14 th at Morey during the school day. Students from Columbine, GALS and Whittierwill come to Morey for this round. Go Morey Mathletes!Ms. Coupas will have Morey student art work on display for the Fall Art Show onThursday, November 15 th from 5-6 pm in the cafeteria. Directly following the ArtShow, Mr. Cevallos will lead the Morey Band Concert from 6-7 pm in theauditorium. Come support Morey students at these free and creative events.

Morey AthleticsThe Morey flag football and 6 th grade volleyball teams schedule this weekTuesday, 11/13 vs. Slavens at Slavens K-8 School, 3:45 pmThe 7 th /8 th grade volleyball team schedule:Tuesday, 11/13 vs. Slavens at Eisenhower Park Rec Center, 3:45 pm7 th /8 th Grade Basketball tryouts will be November 16 th from 3:30-5:00 in the gym.Contact Coach Randy Gibbons for more information.REMINDER!! NO SCHOOL MONDAY DUE TO THE VETERANS’DAY HOLIDAY.Morey CalendarNovember 12 NO SCHOOL Veterans’ Day HolidayNovember 15 5:00-6:00 pm Morey Art Show in CafeteriaNovember 15 6:00-7:00 pm Morey Band Concert in AuditoriumNovember 19Trimester 2 BeginsNovember 21-23 NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving HolidayNovember 28 4:30-6:00 pm Morey CSC MeetingNovember 28 6:00-8:00 pm Morey All-Parent MeetingDecember 21Dec. 24-Jan 7January 8Have a great LONG weekend!No Classes for StudentsWinter BreakStudents Return to School