Parent/Teacher Conferences 2/16 & 2/17

Hello Seward Middle School Families!!

It is that time of the school year again, when we invite families into the school to talk about how their students are performing in their classes.  We are trying to make it easier on both our families and our teachers: 

-We will be doing Student-Led Conferences again

  • Just show up with your student during the Student-Led block of time!!

This is similar to the way we did Conferences 2nd Semester last year because we want students to be able to show off what they have learned and what they have done in their classes directly to their parents.  Students are doing work they should be proud of, and we want them to be show it directly to their adults.

  • 16th Thursday: 4:00- 6:00                                                       

  • 17th Friday: 11:00- 12:00

-We will also be doing Grade-Level Conferences

  • If we have any specific concerns we will be contacting you to set up a conference with your student’s core teachers.
By meeting all together at the same time we can make sure everyone is on the same page, and will allow the whole team to spend the time coming up with a plan going forward to make sure your student is successful.  This also honors your time so you aren’t making multiple trips throughout the day to the school building.  Unless necessary, these conferences will be without the student.
  • There are times set aside for if you have any specific concerns that you would like to address with your student’s teachers.

We do have some slots available if you have specific questions you want to discuss with the grade level team as well.  These conferences will also be without the student.  For 6th grade please email Mr Cee Jay at CLevine@KPBSD.org and for 7th/8th please email Mrs. Dixon at RDixon@kPBSD.org  

If you would like to meet with Keri Russell/Quest teacher, please email her at KRussell2@KPBSD.org .

If you have questions about a student’s progress in science class please email Ms. Carlyn cwalker@kpbsd.k12.ak.us.  

However, we would like to focus on the student-led conferences because we believe that it is best for students, families, and the school for students to take an active part in this process. 

Thanks!

Any questions or concerns please reach out to Mr. Potter 224-9025

January Students of the Month

Congratulations to your January Students of the Month!!  Each month, the staff will choose a student from each grade level who exemplifies the values of being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe that we want to see at Seward Middle School.  This month please congratulate:

Lyla de Castro- 6th Grade

Noah Flowers- 7th Grade

Emery Kirchner- 8th Grade

Early Release Friday, 1/13/23

Early Release Day this Friday!

School ends 90 minutes early for students Friday, January 13, 2023 @ 12:50pm.

* Buses will run 90 minutes earlier than normal at end of day

Early Release Bell Schedule:

Period 1: 7:50-8:35

Period 2: 8:38-9:23

Period 3: 9:26-10:11

Period 4: 10:14-10:59

Period 5: 11:02-11:47

Lunch/ Advisory: 11:50-12:20

Advisory/ Lunch: 12:20-12:50

No Exploratory classes

Deadline to sign-up for Kids to Slopes is Wednesday, December 7.

Seward Middle School Families,

This weekend is a great time to sign your student up for the 2023 Kids to Slopes program!  In January and early February, Seward Middle School students will have the opportunity to participate in an optional school-wide field trip to Alyeska Resort where they will learn to ski or snowboard.  Students will develop new skills, improve confidence, and hang out with friends while engaging in a positive and healthy activity.  


We are grateful to the many organizations that partnered with us to keep the program accessible to all.  

$5,000     Seward Community Foundation

$4,500     Seward PTA

$6,500     Youth360/Seward Prevention Coalition

$3,000     Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National  Heritage Area

Want to learn more? Check out this link for answers to Commonly Asked Questions.

Sign up link: Seward PTA – Kids to Slopes 2023

Myla S. Liljemark

Social Studies Educator

Seward Middle School

mliljemark@kpbsd.org

907.224.9024