Mr. Posick's weekly email

Our grade level teams offer optional Family Information Nights in September. The purpose of these nights is to learn more about curriculum, expectations, and many other things. The grade level teams email the presentations in advance of the meeting so if you cannot attend, you will still have the information. The presentations can also be found in the links below and on my website.

5th grade was Monday, September 17th at 5:00PM in the Little Theater

7th and 8th grade was Tuesday, September 18th at 5:30PM in the Learning Lounge (The 8th grade Washington DC class trip (June 7-10) informational meeting followed at 6PM.)

6th grade is Monday, September 24th at 5:30PM in the Library

On Monday, November 5th, the Merton Theater Company will be hosting a field trip to attend Sunset Playhouse's production of Mary Poppins Jr. This is a field trip open to any students in 5th through 8th grade. The link, with more information on the trip, can be found on the Merton Theater Company homepage. The trip has limited spots and is first come, first serve. Only parents/guardians are allowed to RSVP for the trip.

It has been exciting for both teachers and students to begin our new math program (K-6). The rigor, engagement and technology components are just a few of the reason it was chosen as a quality program for our school. It is understood that it will take time to learn and adjust to the new curriculum and that there are gaps from switching curriculum. We will support students in this process here at school the best that we can. Here are a few ways you can get support at home:

Bounce Pages App (click link for more info) Need help with homework? Download this app!

Pearson Realize - your child has an online account for Pearson Realize to access videos and other information about the lessons.

Homework - if your child is struggling with homework you can use the Bounce Pages app or other online resources on Pearson Realize to assist them. If after those attempts it is still a struggle, please send it back to work on with the teacher. We understand that concepts and methods are new for students and it will take time and repetition.

Please feel free to reach out to your child's teacher or our district math coordinator, Martica Hazelwood (hazelwoodm@merton.k12.wi.us) with any questions you may have.

This year's MATHCOUNTS club will meet on Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. beginning on September 25th in the STEM work room. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to advanced math concepts and problem solving strategies. 5th graders are welcome to attend but cannot compete. See the MATHCOUNTS flyer for details and registration. Questions? Contact Corinne Meissner at meissnerc@merton.k12.wi.us.

Merton has Two School Directories this year. There is an online School Directory in Skyward Family Access where parents/guardians need to “opt in” and select the information (student, grade, address, phone number(s), email address) that parents/guardians want displayed district wide. If you would like to add your family information, please log into your Skyward Family Access and click My Account in the top right corner. Scroll down and check which information under School Directory you would like to display. Then click Save at the top. This online directory is available now in Skyward Family Access.

The second school directory is a printed Family Directory sponsored by PTO. The Family Directory features all families in the district and includes name, address, phone number, and student(s) with their current grade level(s). Email addresses are not included. The printed Family Directory also includes helpful information such as lunch hours, homeroom lists, PTO and MAA contacts and staff contact information. All families are included unless you completed the Publicity Release Form during this year’s Online Registration and turned it into the school office. If you’d still like to “opt out” of this year’s printed Family Directory use this form. Complete the form and return it to either school office by Fri., October 5, 2018. The printed Family Directory will be available later this year.

Email: posickj@merton.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.merton.k12.wi.us/intermediate/information/intermediateprincipal.cfm
Location: N68 W28320 Sussex Road Merton, WI 53029
Phone: (262) 538-1130
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MertonIntermediate/
Twitter: @mertonint