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There are many ways the Boyne City Middle School staff contributes to our community, our school and to our children. We are blessed to have such a dedicated and knowledgeable group of people working for BCMS. I know it’s different from the elementary school and sometimes harder to know what is happening in the MS, but here on this page we want to create a place you can go to meet the staff members and find out what they are doing. Check back for new updates!
Below was written by Susan Sharp,8th great Science teacher, intended for the December board meeting presentation. We thought it was worth sharing
Several staff members are enrolled in graduate level courses in order to enhance and improve their classroom instruction. Other staff, such as:- Colleen Ameel, put in countless hours before and after school volunteering for committees, such as the DSIT, BSIT and MiBlSi.
- Greta Brock and Susan Lahti are involved in Universal Design for Learning, a professional development program offered by CMU. This program is designed to enhance curriculum through the use of technology and to provide the means for differentiating instruction, especially for those with learning disabilities. Because of their two year commitment to the program, all BCMS staff has access to software programs such as Write Out Loud and Read Out Loud. These programs, which normally would cost the district $5,000, support reading and writing efforts in the classroom. Greta and Susan have provided an in-service to the staff to get everyone up to speed on the project.
- Classes, committees, in-services and other projects have done little to dampen the holiday spirit at the middle school. Even while preparing for the Battle of the Books competition and meeting with the Rambler Book Club during lunch, Cindi Place somehow found the time to organize the Door Decorating Contest and the Canned Food Drive which benefits the Community Christmas Baskets.
- Tami Frampus and Jamie Bauman, are taking time from their busy schedules to take a group of students to Litzenburger Place for Christmas Caroling, spreading holiday cheer throughout our community.
- Pat Towne and Dawn Thayer have worked tirelessly in the school store to sponsor a Christmas Sale for the students and staff. They were able to raised over $200, with all of the proceeds going towards items for the Community Christmas baskets. Pat accompanied her students to Petoskey to hand pick the presents for the Christmas baskets and to celebrate the students’ success by treating them to lunch. Several grade level teams have adopted families in need and are providing gifts for each of those family members.
Most importantly, this type of care and concern is not only present during the holidays, but is exemplified on a daily basis in a variety of small ways. For instance, teachers like…
- Peg Wilcox often gives up her lunch break to spend that time eating with students or playing basketball.
I think that example exemplifies the caring spirit at BCMS.
This just is one example of how the BCMS staff is devoted to our children and how lucky we are!
Copied by Permission By Marci Singer News-Review Staff Writer · Posted: Monday, October 26, 2009 · Updated: Monday, October 26, 2009, 1:48 pm
Dan Polleys: Teaching by example
As a result of his involvement and leadership on two statewide writing projects, Boyne City Middle School sixth-grade language arts teacher, Dan Polleys, has been invited to attend a national conference in Philadelphia. He has also been asked to introduce the keynote speaker at this year’s Michigan Council of Teachers of English’s fall conference on Oct. 30. Photo: Marci Singer/News-Review BOYNE CITY - Boyne City sixth-grade language arts teacher, Dan Polleys, is advancing his profession and helping others to get better - and he's being recognized for his efforts.
BOYNE CITY - Boyne City sixth-grade language arts teacher, Dan Polleys, is advancing his profession and helping others to get better - and he's being recognized for his efforts.
As a result of his involvement and leadership with the Top-of-the-Mitt Writing Project of the Red Cedar Writing Project, Polleys has been invited to attend a national conference in Philadelphia. Closer to home, he has also been asked to introduce the keynote speaker at this year's Michigan Council of Teachers of English's fall conference on Friday, Oct. 30, in Lansing.
"Being an educator has many challenges, but I love it," the 36-year-old said. "The writing project has been a valuable tool to help me recharge as a teacher. The experience is focused on teachers teaching teachers, research and best practice. It changes you as a teacher and challenges you to advocate for meaningful learning opportunities for students."
As a member of the leadership team, Polleys has been a teacher consultant and technology liaison in the summer institute. He has also helped design professional development opportunities for local teachers that have focused on using technology to enhance learning and writing in the 21st century. He said the experience has been one of the most challenging he's ever had as a student or as a teacher.
"I've never had an opportunity where I was given the chance and support to really develop my own writing. The Red Cedar Writing Project has given me the opportunity to work on my own writing, while also giving me valuable research on what elements make up effective writing instruction. I'm much more confident in showing students my rough drafts and modeling the way writers compose in the real world," he said.
As a result of his love of her work, the president of Michigan Council of Teachers of English asked Polleys to introduce Newberry Medal winner and Caldecott Medal winner, Jacqueline Woodson, at the council's fall conference. Polleys said he is both honored and excited to make the introduction.
"I'm a major fan of hers because she challenges people to think about how we treat others who are different from ourselves," he said. "I think that too often we discredit those that aren't exactly like we are. I really enjoy reading stories where people realize how at the heart of things, we're all pretty much the same."
Polleys, who shares a home in Petoskey with his wife, Kelli, said while he's proud to teach in Boyne City with an extremely innovative staff and wonderful students, it's his family that gives him the most sense of pride.
"They all have taught me so much about how to live life, be happy and work hard," he said. "My mom inspired me to read and write over the years. She's a great writer and has always encouraged me to do what I enjoy."
Polleys said the "working hard" part came from his dad.
"If it were easy, everyone would be doing it,' is something he has always said to me. He is one of the kindest people around and he also happens to be one wise cat. He's humble and always does his best - I admire him so much for that. I hope that some of this has rubbed off on me," he said.
With respect to education, Polleys' belief is that the most valuable asset to the classroom is the teacher.
"As educators, we need to be 'expert learners' and model that for our students. Writing is difficult, and difficult is necessary sometimes. Most importantly, our relationships that we develop with our students are at the heart of working with kids."
Marci Singer439-9348 - msinger@petoskeynews.com
