Welcome to Poulsbo Middle School Home of the Panthers

Welcome to Poulsbo Middle School Home of the Panthers

Click on the title below for the section you would like to view Our vision Mission Statement Our Principals Poulsbo Middle School Contact info School Hours Updating Skyward Information on the school website Daily Bulletin Daily Schedule Attendance Prior Arranged Absence Medication at school Bus Notes Athletics Panther Squad info ASB Cards Academic Success tips Cafeteria Information Grading Student Recognition Locker information General Rules and dress code Clubs and after school activities Spirit Days Federal Impact Aid Form PTA

Our Vision Preparing all Minds for Success

Mission Statement We will create a safe, supportive environment by meeting the diverse academic and social needs of our students. We are committed to preparing students for the future by nurturing the whole child and fostering creative thinking, self-directed problem solving, and life-long learning.

Principal Josh Emmons Vice Principal Ken Aries

Poulsbo Middle School 2003 NE Hostmark Street, Poulsbo, WA 98370 Important Phone Numbers Main Office 360-396-3200 Attendance 360-396-3205 Counseling 360-396-3213 FAX 360-396-3904

School Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:55am to 2:25pm Wednesday 7:55am to 1:35pm Students should not arrive before 7:30am Office Hours 7:30am to 3:00pm

Most school information is communicated through email MAKE SURE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IS UP-TO-DATE Directions for changing your email address 1. Sign into Skyward Family Access 2. Go to the upper right corner where is says Manage My Account click on it-this takes you to a new screen 3. Email address may now be changed. If you do not have email, it is necessary to notify the counseling office. 360-396-3213

School Skyward Updates View your current Skyward information via the district webpage nkschools.org Select Family Access at the top of the page or use Quick Links on the Poulsbo Middle School webpage. Enter your username and password. Please check the following information for accuracy 1. Parents/Guardians: address, home, work, and cell phone numbers 2. Emergency Contact Names: We can add or delete contacts per your instructions 3. Emergency Contacts: home, work, and cell phone numbers

SKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS Check your child s grades Check your child s attendance Look at your child s schedule Check test scores Check academic history Add money to your child s food service account Run a statement to see what your child has been choosing to eat These are just a few items, there are many more options on the Skyward Family Access

Explore the Website Elementary Schools David Wolfle Elementary Hilder Pearson Elementary Poulsbo Elementary Richard Gordon Elementary Suquamish Elementary Vinland Elementary Middle Schools Kingston Middle School Poulsbo Middle School Go to the North Kitsap website. (nkschools.org) Scroll over Select a School for a drop down menu, then select Poulsbo Middle School to get to our webpage

Explore Poulsbo Middle School website Click on the toolbar for dropdown menus that will take you to different pages within our website.

Multiple ways to explore the website Scroll over the Quick Links icons to find Skyward Peachjar flyers Staff Directory Parent newsletters Daily Bulletins PTSA Online payments Counseling center Library Emergency information Transportation Supply lists School Calendar (district) Additionally, read about current events at Poulsbo or in the District

Upcoming events and the calendar On our website there is a list of upcoming events by date. Clicking on More Events will take you to the Poulsbo Middle School calendar page

PMS Events Calendar Choose how to view the calendar You may view the calendar by day, week, month, or list. If you take your cursor and scroll over the event, it may give you more information like location or an attachment like a bell schedule Scroll over event

Daily Bulletin This is read by students to the entire student body during advisory or in the morning. Some children are good about relaying information others are not. Parent notes provided by our PTA at the end or beginning of the bulletin Join the PTA and this can be sent to your email everyday so you do not loose touch with what is going on in the life of your middle schooler.

Daily Schedule Six classes a day Math Language Arts Science Social Studies P.E./Health Elective Rotation OR Band (You MUST turn in a Band Request form if you want to be in band instead of the elective rotation above) Classes are approximately 50 minutes Lunch is 30 minutes Advisory is M, T, Th, F 10:40-11:05am (7 th period class)

ATTENDANCE 360-396-3205 (24 hour message line) You must call or send a note if your child is absent or tardy. If your child is late, they need to check in at the attendance window for a pass to class. Parent/guardian should send a note or call with the reason for the late arrival. If your child needs to be dismissed early, parent/guardian needs to come into the main office to sign the child out. (Bring ID) The person picking child up must be on the emergency list or have a note signed by parent giving permission. (Bring ID)

Prior-Arranged Absence When it is known beforehand that a student will not be attending school due to medical reasons, family bereavement, etc., the student is to bring a note to the Attendance Office explaining the absence and to obtain a Prior Arranged Absence Form. The student will take this form to each class for teachers signatures, assignments, and comments regarding whether this will adversely affect the student s grades. The completed form should be turned in to the attendance office. One day makeup is allowed for each day absent (excused).

Medication at School Children who need to take any type of prescription or over-thecounter medication (including cough drops or syrup, Tums, Tylenol, inhalers, etc.) during the school day must have a signed Physician s Order for Medication at School form. Forms are located on the NK website <nkschools.org> (look under families then Medical forms ).

BUS NOTES If your child is riding the bus with another child, or getting off at a different stop, your child will need to have a bus note. Your child will need to bring the bus note to the main office to get stamped by our staff before the end of lunch. This bus note needs to include the following items; The student's name, if riding with another student include their name, the bus #, the stop location (physical address-not grandma s house or dad s work) parent signature and phone number the name and phone number of the person that will be meeting them.

Athletics Athletic Director Anh Tran atran@nkschools.org 360-396-3291 Football (No cut sport) Girls Volleyball Co-ed Cross Country (6 th, 7 th, 8 th, no cut sport) Co-ed Cheer (No cut sport) Boys Basketball Girls Soccer Co-ed Wrestling (6 th, 7 th and 8 th, no cut sport) Girls Basketball Co-ed Track (6 th, 7 th and 8 th, no cut sport) Online sports enrollment is located on the athletic page! It will be helpful to have the following information handy to allow for accurate completion of your online registration. Insurance information Physical Exam: A physical exam must be current within the past 24 months. IMPORTANT - The physical form must be signed and dated by a physician. If the student s physical expires during the season, they will not be able to participate until a new physical exam is received. Either upload a copy of your physical on the registration page, or bring your new or updated physical to the main office. Emergency contact information An ASB card is required to participate in sports. Grades and behavior affect student eligibility. Pep Assemblies for each sport season.

Panther Squad Show school spirit by supporting Poulsbo Middle School Athletics. Attend as many home games as possible. Students may pick up the Panther Fan Passport. For every game stamped, they receive a raffle ticket good for a chance at a prize at the end of the year.

ASB Cards (Associated Student Body) Purchasing an ASB card supports the ASB activity fund. ASB card required if you participate in sports. Student needs to show ASB/ID to purchase dance/social tickets. ASB card gives a discount to Poulsbo Middle School dance/social. Student needs to show ASB/ID to get in to the dance/social. ASB card gives a discount to the High School games.

Ways to help your child prepare for academic success Be sure your child has a healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks. (Power drinks are not allowed on campus.) Make sure your child has plenty of sleep. Make sure your child arrives to school on time. Make sure your child is prepared with pencils, homework, planners, and class materials.

Breakfast and Lunch Yummy! You can buy breakfast and/or lunch - Daily breakfast (7:30-7:50am) Daily lunch: different every day A la carte: pizza, hamburgers, corn dogs, chicken nuggets, French fries Panther Café next to the gym After eating lunch you can: Play basketball Play on the field Hang out with your friends Go to the Library with a pass

Homework Counts at PMS! We have Grades A, B, C, D, F not 4, 3, 2, 1 Grades are based on the following 1. Homework completion and turned in 2. Daily/weekly assignments 3. Tests 4. Projects No Missing Assignment Treats provided by our PTA! (Completed and turned in all assignments in each class for the quarter) Parents (and you) have access to your grades through Skyward Family Access.

Student Recognition Class of the Year (grade level competition) Student of the Month chosen by teachers No Missing Assignments a treat every quarter from our PTA ROAR bucks - Staff members will recognize students who follow our Panther Expectations. ROAR Bucks will be redeemable at the ROAR store for a variety of items.

Lockers? Students need to keep these items in lockers, they are not allowed in class: Backpacks YES! Students will have them! Yes, students may have to share with a friend. Yes, the school will provide the lock. Yes, students must memorize the combination. No, the school can t guarantee a top locker. No, students cannot have backpacks in their classrooms, students must keep backpacks and book bags in their locker. Book bags Cell phones During school hours students can use a phone in the office to call home if needed. Student will need a pass from their teacher.

KEEP THESE ITEMS AT HOME

Dress Code - Clothing In order to facilitate learning for all students, Poulsbo Middle School requires that student dress and appearance follow health and safety standards and not cause disruption to the learning environment. Students who do not follow these guidelines will be asked to change their clothing, cover up, or go home, if necessary. Upper Torso Clothing must cover stomach, back, shoulders, chest, and undergarments. Lower Torso Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be longer than midthigh. Undergarments must be covered. Feet Footwear must be worn at all times and be appropriate to the activity. All dress code decisions are at the discretion of the administration.

Dress Code - Accessories Hats, caps, and headgear of any kind must be removed upon entering the school building at the beginning of the day and put away in a student s locker until the end of the school day. Sweatshirt hoods must be kept down inside the building. Bandannas may not be worn or carried to school. Sunglasses are only to be worn outside.

Clubs and after school activities LEO Club Panther Knit and Stitch Drama Club/Spring Production Building Fun in Science Talent Show Art Studio Panther Chess Group Every year we have different clubs and activities. These are an example of the sort of clubs and activities that are offered throughout the year. Some activities are all year others are offered for a specific period of time. Parent permission forms are located in the main office.

Spirit Days Show your spirit by dressing up in your spirit wear! Earn Class of the Year points Remember all school dress rules apply

IMPACT AID FORM Every card counts! NKSD applies for Federal Impact Aid funds from the US Department of Education. These funds compensate NKSD for the loss of local state tax dollars on tax-exempt federal property. Your cooperation on filling out and returning these forms is greatly appreciated! Forms are distributed in October. One form per student. Parent/guardian must sign and date each child s form. Records are kept confidential.

Join PMS PTA $15 for the 2017-2018 year ($1.50 a month investment to know what is going on at PMS) Provides our panther spirit wear and PE wear (ONLY sold during Panther Preview and the month of September) Provides No Missing Assignment treats for each quarter Emails PTA parents when volunteers are needed Emails the Daily Bulletins and the monthly Parent Monthly Newsletters Provides the fall Book Fair Provides staff appreciation Collects and sends in box tops for education Provides extra funds for Poulsbo Middle School needs

Parent Volunteer Forms Volunteers needed: Ticket sellers Chaperone field trips Chaperone dance/socials Vision and Hearing test ASB Fundraiser Music Booster Fundraiser Honor Society Projects Book Fair Fall Panther Preview The district mandates that volunteers be approved prior to helping at Poulsbo Middle School. Paperwork is available on line. Go to nkschools.org Click on For Families Click on Volunteering Click on Volunteer packet Print Volunteer Packet Follow directions Completed forms accompanied by a copy of your picture ID (Driver s License or State ID) must be turned into the Poulsbo Middle School main office. It takes at least two weeks for approval. Current for two years from the approval date.

Make it a GREAT DAY, PANTHERS Looking forward to a wonderful 2017-2018 school year!!