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Family Engagement Guide

Family Engagement Belief Statement

We believe that through collaborating with families and caregivers, we will be a high-performing middle school that fosters and supports the academic, physical, social, and emotional growth of every student.

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Volunteer Opportunities
  • Chaperone field trips
  • Grade level socials
  • Be a guest speaker on a specific topic during career weeks

Staff will also send home communications when they are in need of volunteers in the classroom or for other events.
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Family Engagement Events
  • Music concerts for Band, Orchestra, and Choir
  • The school musical
  • Mingle at the Marsh
  • Memories at the Marsh
  • SCO meetings
  • Culvers nights
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How parents & caregivers can help us meet our school goals
  • Attend our fundraising nights that fund our SCO and PBIS activities
  • Have your student read for 20-30 minutes every day
  • Attend parent-teacher conferences
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How do families know how their student is doing?
  • Check grades and attendance via the Infinite Campus Portal
  • Reach out to teachers with any questions or concerns
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How can families get involved with our SCO?

 Meetings are the third Tuesday of the Month from 6-7 pm in the Patrick Marsh LMC (Library), invites are posted on the PMMS SCO Facebook page and reminders are sent in the weekly newsletter.  Stay informed by following the SCO and PMMS Facebook pages, read the newsletters and check the school calendar.
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 How will teachers communicate with families? You will receive: 
  • A welcome message from your teacher
  • Weekly updates from classroom teachers or grade teams 
  • Invitation to attend the fall and spring conferences
  • Special Education Case Manager will reach out to welcome your family
  • Invitation to learning celebrations and other events
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 How will the principal communicate with families? You will receive: 
  • A welcome message from your principal
  • A weekly e-newsletter 
  • Periodic e-communications with important updates or information
  • Phone calls
  • Emails
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 How can families contact the school? Main Office: 608-834-7603
Attendance Line: 608-834-7600
Principal: 608-834-7601
Associate Principal: 608-834-7602
Bilingual Assistant: 608-501-1159