Morton Magic!
Have a shout-out to a parent or member of our community? Please email info@75morton.org and we will be sure to include it in the weekly newsletter!
Shout out to Rebecca and Corinne for organizing a wonderful Mix and Mingle! See the transformation of the library in the pics below!
Shout out to all of the families and kids who participated in the Bake Sale!
Shout out to Emily Oviatt who donated Strand gift cards in support of the Library Challenge of the Month. So grateful!! - Donna
Shoutout to all of the Morton families who are helping other Morton community members in big and small ways, seen and unseen, and for exemplifying the true meaning of community! -Danielle E
Student Life at Morton
Check out all of the happenings at 75 Morton!
Students ran our first Bake Sale since 2019! Everyone had a great time and the PTA made money! Win win!
8th and 6th grade vocal music students practiced during class time!
6th-grade science students used a Fishbowl Discussion Protocol!
7th-grade social studies students create "Snapshot Autobiographies" to help answer the question, "What is History?"
7th-grade science students present claims about the movement of molecules!
Girls Volleyball takes another WIN!
Ballroom Basix pratice in action!
Dear Families,
On Tuesday, middle school principals from District 2 will be visiting 75 Morton for the Principal Learning Collaborative. During that time, we will share the work we've done at 75 Morton over the past year to improve student achievement. Our school-wide goals are listed below, and we are focusing our teacher professional development on goal #3 - discussion. Principals will be visiting classrooms to observe discussion techniques and provide us with possible next steps for our work. I am excited for our guests to see all of our teachers in action.
Best,
Valerie
Goal #1
Create space and time for staff to connect, create, and share joy in order to build community, encourage a sense of well-being, and demonstrate trust.
Goal #2
Teachers reflect upon and then revise school policies and procedures so that all voices and experiences are heard and the school community can be responsive to teacher and student needs.
Goal #3
Develop teacher pedagogy around discussion, with a focus on equity of voice, in order to create learning environments where students know their voices matter, to amplify voices that may not be heard, and improve student comprehension
Goal #4
Create a school-wide understanding of restorative practices and implement those practices in a consistent, transparent manner to staff, students, and families.
And Also:
Check out our 75 Morton Library Website! Families can support monthly reading challenges by encouraging their children to participate and donating bookstore gift cards! Please reach out to Donna at donna@75morton.org to learn more.
From Previous Newsletters:
Family Handbook - Families are responsible for reading our Family Handbook. School policies and procedures, grading, and staff information can be found there. Students will also be receiving a student handbook they will review during orientation.
8th-Grade Corner
SHSAT TESTING
SHSAT Testing Information was sent out on Thursday. If your child is taking the test on Thursday, please read through the information carefully.
HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY SUPPORT
ELA teachers are available for "High School Essay Office Hours" during lunch periods in November to support students. Please have your child speak to their ELA teachers to arrange the dates they will attend.
Janie - Tuesday 11/15, Friday 11/18, Tuesday 11/29
Melicca - Monday 11/14, Friday 11/18, Monday 11/21, and Monday 11/28
Gigi - Reach out to her individually
HS Presentation: Slides from Family Zoom Session with Elaine and Hope
High School Admissions Timeline
October 6: SHSAT Registration Opens
October 12: HS Application Opens
November 17: SHSAT In-School Testing
November 19/20: SHSAT Weekend Testing
December 1: HS Application Deadline
Early March: High School Offers
Important Dates:
November 17th - 8th-grade SHSAT testing @75 Morton
November 18th - 8th-grade Instrumental Music Field Trip - MET
November 22nd - Ballroom Basix Family Fiesta!
November 23rd - Pep Rally during Advisory
November 24th/25th - Thanksgiving - School Closed
December 2nd - End of 1st Marking Period
December 15th - Holiday Showcase
December 20th - Half Day for Students; PD for teachers
December 26th - January 2nd - Winter Break - School Closed