This past week we have been having discussions with our 7s and 8s about how to make our PM a better break for everyone.

Grade 7s and 8s were asked to vote for the following options about what the PM break would look like for 7s and 8s. These are the results:

127 responses in total

10 votes for

Keep the new PM schedule – the one with two short transition times between periods 5 & 6 and 6 & 7.

23 votes for

Go back to a 10 minute break and everyone goes outside for some fresh air and a chance to play. Minimum 4 staff are outside supervising

14 votes for

Go back to a 10 minute break and everyone stays inside (all students in the hallways – classrooms are locked) Minimum 4 staff are in the halls supervising

80 votes for:

Go back to a 10 minute break and students have the option to stay inside or go outside (students who stays inside are in the hallways – classrooms are locked) Minimum 2 staff inside supervising and 2 staff outside supervising.

On Monday, June 3, 2019 we will meet with all grade 7 and 8 students at 2:15 PM to discuss the vote and ‘new’ schedule and expectations. Below is an updated bell schedule. We will change back to a break from 2:15 PM – 2:25 PM. The change will be our kids will get the choice to stay inside (halls only) or go outside. This change will happen on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Hopefully this new change will ensure everyone has a safe and happy afternoon everyday at MMS.

Updated Bell Schedule

8:50 AM Students come indoors and move to homerooms. Staff in halls/classrooms
8:57 AM Head to ROEs/Homerooms
9:05 AM All students report to homerooms
9:05-910 AM Homeroom time (Attendance/Announcements/O Canada)
9:10 AM Period 1
9:50 AM Period 2
10:25 AM Grade 5/6 Break
10:30 AM 7/8 Break Bell
10:39 AM 1-minute warning bell (5/6s come inside and 7/8s to class)
10:40 AM Period 3
11:20 AM Period 4
11:55 AM Clubs / Lunch Recess
12:30 PM Lunch Break – Homerooms
12:50 PM Homerooms (Attendance)
1:00 PM Period 5 Bell
1:35 PM Period 6 (No Bell)
2:10 PM Grade 5/6 Break (Recess outside)
2:15 PM Grade 7/8 Break (Choice inside/outside)
2:24 PM 1-minute warning bell (5/6s come inside and 7/8s to class)
2:25 PM Period 7 bell
3:05 PM Period 8 bell
3:40 PM End of period 8
3:45 PM General Dismissal

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