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Parents, Here is important information for you about Workman Middle School.

School Improvement Plan

Parental Involvement Plan

Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC) of the Family Network on Disablilties (FNI)

  Florida PIRC Locations

 > 2196 Main St., Suite K

    Dunedin, FL 34698

    800-825-5735

    www.floridapirc.org

   >3500 East Fletcher Avenue, Suite 301

     Tampa, FL 33613

    813-974-2673

    www.floridapirc.usf.edu

Hi,

This is Juanita Edwards, principal of Workman Middle School.  On Monday, May 14^th,  there will be an end of course exam in Algebra.  Our final track meet will be held on Monday at Washington High School at 4:00 p.m.  On Tuesday, there will be a band concert at Washington High School’s Fine Arts Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.  There will be a PTSA board meeting in the media center at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.  Also, on Thursday, there will be a chorus concert at Washington’s Fine Arts Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.  Parents, if you have not completed a Parent Satisfaction Survey, please complete it online.  It is available on the Escambia County School District’s website, as well as on Workman’s website.  The 8^thGrade Dance is this Saturday, May 19^thfrom 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Only 8^thgraders who attend Workman may attend the dance.  Tickets are on sale at 8^thgrade lunches.  If you have any questions, please call the school.

Thank you. 

Juanita Edwards  

J.H. Workman Middle School Orientation for New Students Monday, May 21 2012 6-7 p.m.

Open House 2012 Agenda

See the changes for our School Accountability.

We had our IB Interviews this week!  .. These are our IB Exit Interview Commendations:

IB Exit Interview Commendations

Philosophies

• Learner Profile permeates throughout the building.
• School is committed to the principles and philosophies of IB.
• School values the diversity of our population.

Organization

• Governing body (school district) supportive of the programme and is willing to provide funding to sustain the programme.
• School community (parents, faculty, staff, etc.) is very supportive of IB.  The Pensacola community is involved with our school and the IB philosophies we promote.
• Principal, assistant principal, and IB coordinator have a good understanding of the programme, its philosophies and ideas.  They have built in accountability for each stakeholder.
• Full time IB coordinator- commended for funding this position. 
• Mr. Elting is doing an excellent job.  He has the respect of his colleagues and is the heart and soul of the programme.

Curriculum

• Collaborative planning- excellent, could be a model for other schools.
• Curriculum promotes the Learner Profile.
• Provide adequate time for horizontal and vertical planning.

Students

• Student work is displayed prominently throughout the building.
• Students are afforded the opportunity to work independently and collaboratively.
• Students are responsible  for their own learning.

*The team spirit and camaraderie of the faculty and staff was overwhelmingly evident to the verification team.*

The Title I Department has announced that a new on-line program entitled Parents K-12 (www.parentsk12.com) will be available at no cost to all their program parents.  This new standards-aligned, web-based program gives parents targeted activities to help their children master critical concepts in the classroom.  From any location with internet access, Title Iparents can access more than 1,200 academic activities designed to support students in kindergarten through grade twelve (12) in Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies/History.  The program will also assist older students with college and career readiness.  Every activity in the Parents K-12 database can be heard as an audio file or podcast and all content is provided in English, Spanish, and Haitian-Creole. Parents K-12 provides an essential academic bridge between teachers, parents, and students. 

For additional information, please contact Marcia Nowlin, Director of Title I, 595-6915.

We want to congratulate Thao Dang for winning the ESP essay contest through ESP Natural Gas. His essay entitled "How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient?" won him first place and a $100 savings ...more

 Congratulations to our Girls and Boys Basketball Teams.  They are the 2011-2012 Escambia County Champions!   Congratulations to our Workman Cheerleaders!  They won the 'Be A Star Competition' for the County!  

Our Science Dept. just received the information students are able to log into their textbooks from home.  The website is callled:  www.thinkcentral.com        User name is their Student Number      Password is "GOMATH" all capital letters.
 

Bell and Lunch Schedule

Orange Day

First Bell             9:10

Homeroom        9:15 – 9:27

First Period        9:30 – 10:55

Second Period  10:58 – 1:04

                A Lunch                                10:58 – 11:28

                B Lunch                                11:30 – 12:00

                C Lunch                                12:02 – 12:32

                D Lunch                                12:34 – 1:04

Third Period       1:07 – 2:32

Fourth Period    2:35 – 4:00

Blue Day

First Bell             9:10

Homeroom        9:15 – 9:27

Fifth Period        9:30 – 10:55

Sixth Period       10:58 – 1:04

                A Lunch                                10:58 – 11:28

                B Lunch                                11:30 – 12:00

                C Lunch                                12:02 – 12:32

                D Lunch                                12:34 – 1:04

Seventh Period   1:07 – 2:32

Eight Period       2:35 – 4:00

School Supply List for 2011 - 2012

Middle School Promotion &High School GraduationRequirements

Title I Parent Involvement Survey

Our School's Newspaper! The Jag Times. Read it here.

Apply On Line 2011 -2012 Family Applications for Meal Benefits

Donate to Workman's IB Programme

END OF COURSE REVIEWS FOR ALGEBRA/MATH, SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES.. CLICK HERE!

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