Monday Motivation from Whittier Middle School
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Ms. Simpson had fun with her 6th grade Resource Math class this week! Students were given a check with THEIR name on for $1M and a worksheet to track their spending. They HAD to purchase a home, a vehicle and a 4 year college education. Leftover money was theirs to spend or save. They started with choosing a city to live in and then used Zillow to find their house.
Things we learned:
1. How to research
2. Different cities have a BIG impact on cost
3. Cars are expensive...motorcycles are "cheap" 🤣
4. College is EXPENSIVE but worth it!
5. How to do practical math with large numbers
6. How to keep a running tally
Things we learned:
1. How to research
2. Different cities have a BIG impact on cost
3. Cars are expensive...motorcycles are "cheap" 🤣
4. College is EXPENSIVE but worth it!
5. How to do practical math with large numbers
6. How to keep a running tally
Whittier Words of Wisdom from 1957-1958:
"Do all the good you can,
By all the means you can,
In all the ways you can,
In all the places you can,
At all the times you can,
To all the people you can,
As long as every you can."
"Do all the good you can,
By all the means you can,
In all the ways you can,
In all the places you can,
At all the times you can,
To all the people you can,
As long as every you can."
Great job Wolverines!
Monday Motivation from Whittier Middle School
Peek at next week for Whittier Middle School
Throwback Thursday: Whittier Middle School has been rockin' our Blue and White school colors since 1956-1957 and we've never looked back!
Our attendance rates are continuing to improve year after year, week after week. Good job Wolverines!
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Regular routine is a key factor for children’s emotional wellbeing. School attendance plays a big role in creating a predictable, stable life and sets your child up for academic success.
If your student seems to be disengaged in school or averse to attending, it’s time to check-in on their mental health. Students may be avoiding school due to anxiety or other mental health concerns. Other symptoms to look out for include stomach aches, headaches, trouble sleeping, and changes in eating habits.
Talk with your school’s nurse, counselor, or social worker to see what supports are available to help keep your child in school. You can also find mental health treatment for your child at: https://sdbehavioralhealth.gov/mental-health/treatment.
#SDBehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters”
If your student seems to be disengaged in school or averse to attending, it’s time to check-in on their mental health. Students may be avoiding school due to anxiety or other mental health concerns. Other symptoms to look out for include stomach aches, headaches, trouble sleeping, and changes in eating habits.
Talk with your school’s nurse, counselor, or social worker to see what supports are available to help keep your child in school. You can also find mental health treatment for your child at: https://sdbehavioralhealth.gov/mental-health/treatment.
#SDBehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters”
Monday Motivation from Whittier Middle School
September is Attendance Awareness Month! Whittier Middle School is here to support you and your child in achieving great attendance this year. We are already off to a great start, so let's keep it going!
Visit attendanceworks.org for more information and free resources
Visit attendanceworks.org for more information and free resources
Come on down to Skate City for the Glow School Spotlight Skate on Friday, September 12th with this coupon! Must have a student ID, this coupon, or a photo of this coupon to receive a discount.
Today is 988 Day! 988 is a Suicide and Crisis helpline that you can call or text, and it will connect you with a local trained professional for help. 988 can help with mental health distress, suicide crisis, concerns about substance use, or support for helping a loved one.
Those who are deaf or hard of hearing can connect through videophone at 988Lifeline.org
You are worthy of support.
Here's a look at this week at Whittier Middle School... lots of sports games - go wolverines!
Here's a look at this week at Whittier (September 1st-September 5th).
Enjoy your short week!
Enjoy your short week!
Reminder: No school on Monday for Labor Day
Hope you enjoy your long weekend and we'll see you back on Tuesday!
Hope you enjoy your long weekend and we'll see you back on Tuesday!
Don't forget: No school on Friday for Labor Day! Enjoy your long weekend and we'll see you back on Tuesday!
First day of practice for all sports is TODAY (Monday, 8/25)
We had some GREAT attendance to start off the school year - let's keep it up!
