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Martin Family Coffee

September 5, 2025

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Today’s Goals

Understand updates and changes to routines and procedures.

Learn about tools for communication.

Gain a better understanding of Infinite Campus.

Share topic ideas for future Coffees.

Connect with other families.

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Meet the team

6th Grade Counselor and Assistant Principal

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7th Grade Counselor and Assistant Principal

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8th Grade Counselor and Assistant Principal

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Principal

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Respect, Responsibility, Integrity

Our Guiding Principles

Respect for Self: Make choices that promote physical and mental well-being.

Respect for Others: Treat others with kindness, empathy and consideration.

Respect for Property: Using using items and our environment with care.

Academic Responsibility: Attend classes, actively engage in learning and complete assignments on time, seek help when needed.

Social Responsibility: Be an inclusive and supportive member of the school community. Contribute positively to class.

Personal Responsibility: Demonstrate self-discipline. Take ownership of your actions and choices.

Honesty: Be truthful. Admit mistakes and learn from them.

Ethical Behavior: Act in a way that aligns with your values and the values of our school community.

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A Couple Key Changes

Attendance:

  • We have returned to period attendance
  • Why attendance matters?
    • Supports student engagement
    • Helps students stay on top of their work
    • Supports strong social/emotional development
    • Is important for eligibility purposes (athletics)

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A Couple Key Changes

Cell Phones, Tablets, Smart Watches:

  • Off (in airplane or school mode) and in a backpack during the day (7:00 - 2:15)
  • Why restricting cell phones matters?
    • Required by law
    • Increased focus on learning/less distractions
    • Stronger peer relationships
    • Healthier mindsets

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A Couple Key Changes

Second Step:

  • A program that helps students build important life skills beyond academics.
  • How does Second Steps help?
    • Helps students manage emotions
    • Builds positive relationships
    • Teaches problem-solving and responsible decision-making
  • We are reworking the timing of the program to improve implementation.

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Communication Tools

At Martin, we use a variety of tools to communicate with families. Be certain you are connected!

Infinite Campus

School Messenger

Talking Points

Canvas

School Messenger

  • Sundays
  • Others as needed

Talking Points

  • Texts
  • Translates into preferred languages

Canvas

  • See assignments
  • Monitor what is submitted

Infinite Campus

  • Monitor grades

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Infinite Campus

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Topics for Future Coffees?

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Consider joining the PTA:

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https://martinmiddleschool.givebacks.com/shop

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