bueker handbook

The mission of the Marshall Public School District is to prepare, assist, and graduate self-motivated, industrious, and critically thinking individuals who demonstrate lifelong learning and are committed to serving others in a global society.

BUEKER MIDDLE SCHOOL

COMMITMENT STATEMENTS

1. We will promote authentic learning and teaching.

2. We will provide students with the support needed for higher achievement.

3. We will participate in focused professional development to improve student achievement.

4. We will cultivate a safe environment that promotes freedom with responsibility.

5. We will communicate with students, parents, colleagues, and the community.

6. We will collaborate to promote student achievement.

School Calendar 2007 - 2008
August 8-9	Registration
August 13-16	In-Service Week
August 20	First Day / Early Dismissal – 12:30
September 3	Labor Day / No School
September 12	In-Service / No School
October 10	Collaboration / Early Dismissal – 12:30
October 12	MHS Homecoming – Dismiss 12:30
October 19	End First Quarter
October 23	BMS Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:00 – 7:00)
October 25	BMS P/T Conferences (1:00 – 7:00) /Early Dismissal – 12:30
October 26	NO SCHOOL
November 7	In-Service / Early Dismissal – 12:30
November 21	Early Dismissal – 12:30
November 22 – 23	Thanksgiving Break
December 12	In-Service / Early Dismissal 12:30
December 20	End Second Quarter / Early Dismissal – 12:30
Dec. 21 – Jan. 2	Winter Break
January 3	School Resumes
January 9	Collaboration / Early Dismissal – 12:30
January 21	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day / NO SCHOOL
February 13	In-Service / Early Dismissal – 12:30
February 18	President’s Day / NO SCHOOL
March 5	Collaboration / Early Dismissal – 12:30
March 7	End Third Quarter
March 11	BMS Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:00 – 7:00)
March 13	BMS P/T Conferences (1:00 – 7:00) /Early Dismissal – 12:30
March 14	NO SCHOOL
March 20	Early Dismissal – 12:30
March 21-24	Spring Break
April 2	In Service / Early Dismissal – 12:30
May 16	End Fourth Quarter / Last Day/Early Dismissal – 12:30
Make-Up Days (in order) May 19, 20, March 24, May 21, 22, 23

Staff

Aholt, Janice – Special Services

Lines, Kevin – Orchestra/Music

Allen, Velma – Technology Education

Luttrell, Leslie - Secretary

Angelhow, Susan – 7^th/8^th Counselor

McCartney, Diana – 5^th Grade

Backes, Jan – 8^th Communication Arts

McDannald, Brandon – Band/Music

Berger, Katie – 6^th Science/Communication Arts

Ming, Josh – Special Services

Berry, Karen – 8^th Communication Arts

Mullins, Patty – Girls’ Physical Education

Blumhorst, Beth - 7^th Communication Arts

Mullins, Renee – Special Services

Bryan, Janet - 6^th Social Studies

Narron, Suzan – Special Services

Buck, Jill – 8^th Communication Arts

Papreck, Kathy – 8^th Science

Cash, Marcy – Special Services

Phillips, Lynn – 7^th Social Studies

Chase, Beth – Library Media Specialist

Rainey, Joey – Special Services

Crawford, Caleb – 7^th Social Studies

Reid, Travis – 8^th Math

Dehn, Leanna – 8^th Math

Richardson, Laura – 8^th Social Studies/HOME

Del Rosario, Don – Speech Therapy

Rogers, Heidi – 6^th Math

Denton, Judy – Art

Smith, Melody – Diagnostician

Dusenberry, Erek – Boys’ Physical Education

Solomon, Ronna – 5^th Grade

Farris, Disa – GATE

Stevens, Michael – 8^th Science

Gibler, Karen – 5^th Grade

Stockman, Jon – Special Services

Gray, Julie – 5^th/6^th Counselor

Taylor, Jasmine – 7^th Math

Guthrey, Sandi – 5^th Grade

Tottingham, Amber – 7^th Communication Arts

Hare, Jacque – 6^th Science

Untiedt, Debbie – Secretary

Hutchinson, Maria – 6^th Communication Arts

Van Buskirk, Amy - Secretary

Keith, Mollie – Special Services

Van Winkle, Justin – 7^th Science

Kelly, Elaine – 5^th Grade

Welch, Lari – 7^th Science

Kennedy, Beverly – 5^th Grade

Whitney, Matt – 7^th Math

Leicher, Lori – 5^th Grade

Wolfe, Carol – Music

Lewis, Jane – 8^th Social Studies

Wright, Aaron – Special Services

Lines, Cheryl – Vocal Music

Wright, Sarah – 6^th Math/Com. Arts

Yung, Angel – 6^th Soc. Studies/Com Arts

EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS

If school must be closed for bad weather or any emergency, students and parents should listen to the local radio station, KMMO, for school closing announcements.

BELL SCHEDULES

The first bell rings at 7:35. Students who wish to eat breakfast will be dismissed to the cafeteria and students who wish to go outside will be dismissed to the playground (from the gymnasium at 7:35).

The homeroom bell rings at 7:51, and students are to be in homerooms by 7:54. Students are allowed two minutes between classes. Lunch breaks are staggered throughout the lunch period from 11:09 to 12:45.

Bell Schedules

Bell Schedule Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday
			Lunch Shifts
			Grade		Begins - Ends
Home Room	7:54 – 8:02
1^st	8:04 – 8:48		5		11:09 - 11:33
2^nd	8:50 – 9:34
3^rd	9:36 – 10:20		6		11:33 – 11:57
Owl Time	10:22 – 10:47
4^th	10:49 – 11:33		7		11:57 – 12:21
5^th	11:35 – 12:45
6^th	12:47 – 1:31		8		12:21 – 12:45
7^th	1:33 – 2:15
8^th	2:17 – 2:59

Bell Schedule Wednesday – Early Release 12:30 Dismissal Days (No Owl Time) *On 12:30 dismissal days the Wednesday schedule will be followed excluding 7^th & 8^th hours.
5^th Grade		7^th Grade
Homeroom	7:54 – 8:02	Homeroom		7:54 – 8:02
1	8:04 – 8:43	1		8:04 – 8:43
2	8:45 – 9:24