Montevideo Middle School

Coach Mike Kline was pleased with the Maroon Mustangs’ performance at the County Championships this past week.  He mentioned notables for the 6th grade were Brenden Ritchie who won the 400 meter dash and set a school record with a 62.3. He also won the shot put with a throw of 28’3″, Alex Maroz won the 1600 and the 800. Madison Clark won the girls 100 and Kameron Melendez won the girls 200.

Outstanding 7th/8th results included: Kayle Kirby 1st in 1600 and long jump for 7th grade girls, Brady Dodson 1st in the 1600 for 7th grade boys, Andrew McDaniel 8th boys triple jump.   Other winners were the MMS Boys 8th 4x100m relay team of 1) Barbato, Michael 2) Beasley, Anthony 3) McDaniel, Andrew  4) Trimiew, Will and the Girls 7th 4x400m relay team of 1) Morris, McKenzie 2) Turner, Savannah 3) Revercomb, Lindsey,  4) Kyger, Olivia

2012 CityCounty 7th and 8th championship results

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Beginning on Monday May 14th, Montevideo students will be taking SOL End-of-Course tests. We have worked hard all year and want our performance on the SOL tests to reflect that diligence. We need your help.  It is extremely important that your child is at school on time and well-rested on the day of their scheduled tests. The SOL testing schedule is posted at: http://blogs.rockingham.k12.va.us/mms/files/2012/04/SOLMMS2012v3.pdf

All SOL tests are untimed. These tests will be taken online and are primarily in multiple choice format with some new format items as well.  Students have spent several years preparing for these tests and are encouraged to give their best effort.  A final exam exemption will be given for 8th grade students passing the SOL test in each particular subject.

While students cannot “cram” for the SOL tests, we are offering additional tutoring/ review sessions during the SOL testing window.  Afterschool tutoring is on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3 pm- 5pm until May 24th. Parents are to pick up their child by 5:00 pm at the East Porch or an afterschool bus can transport students home.  Because there is only one bus serving the Montevideo school community, it may take an hour or two for all students riding the bus to arrive home safely.

Below are a few tips to help your child feel confident and prepared for these tests.

• Encourage your child not to rush through the test – all tests are untimed.
• Familiarize your child with the test format and how the test will be administered.
• Preparing students for the format will minimize the opportunity for surprises and create a calm, focused environment for writing.
• Explain the importance of reading the directions carefully before starting the test.
• Understanding what is being asked is just as important as getting the right answers.
•  Skip over questions that are difficult but be sure to return to them later.
• Answer ALL questions.
• Eat breakfast and sleep to be mentally sharp!

Practice state SOL tests can be found online at the RCPS web site at: http://www.rockingham.k12.va.us   Click on RCPS Teacher-Created SOL Test Practice on the left side of the page. For Name:  rockingham,  Password: fenn.
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/practice_items/index.shtml

Students achieve more when we work together.  Thanks again for your help,

Drew S. Miller – Principal

Mr. Miller wants all to know that beginning on Tuesday May 8th (tomorrow), afterschool tutoring will go until 5:00 p.m. and be offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, until May 24th.

There is a committee studying Rockingham County Schools Policy JZK:  Cell phones and other Electronic Devices in RCPS.  The committee would like to have your opinion about the use of cell phones, smartphones, iPads, iPods, Nooks, etc. in RCPS buidlings, including classrooms as well as hallways, cafeteria, etc.   The committee is asking for constructive comments on the blog that is set up @  http://blogs.rockingham.k12.va.us/cellphones.  The policy can be viewed at http://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/PolicyManual/AD-JZK.htm

Headed for Global Competition: Abby Hall, Ben Witman, David Becchi, Aiden Harbick, Michael Maldonado, Ben Covington (missing from picture)

Outstanding logic, creativity and out-of-the-box problem solving skills are sending 3 student teams from Rockingham County Public Schools to the world’s largest creative problem-solving competition, Destination ImagiNation Global Finals.

The teams are from Spotswood High School/Montevideo Middle School, Pence Middle School, and McGaheysville Elementary.

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