As part of MMS’ Dens courses, I have the opportunity to work with small groups of 5th and 6th grade students. We focus on learning about emotions, self-care, and exploring their passions.

As a Student Services Liaison, I perform the following roles in order to promote positive development in academic, career, and social/emotional domains:

• Scheduling for the whole-school and individual students

• Individual meetings

• Small group meetings

• Attend and participate in academic intervention meetings

• Observe students in various school environments

• Consult and collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators, social workers, and students

• Respond to school crises or emergency situations

• Provide information and resources to parents on a variety of issues

I look forward to working with my students and their families this year! Please reach out by email Click here to access e-mail  or complete a referral form for your student here: Click here to access. 

It's a great day to be a Timberwolf!

Midland started using the Skyward student information system at the start of the 2015-2016 school year. As with all new things, it can take some time to get acclimated. Attached are some helpful videos to assist you in this effort. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to give us a call.

Your Family Access information should be located on the top of your student's schedule, which they received at registration and on the first day of school. If you need your family access information, please call the school at (309) 469-3131.

You can access your account settings in the Family Access portion of Skyward. This area controls how you receive notifications about your student.

Click here to learn how to change/update your account settings.

With Family Access, you can get an up-to-date look at your child's grades, upcoming assignments, progress toward graduation, and more...

Click here to learn how to check your student's grades in Skyward.

Sign up for push notifications and receive an alert for missing assignments.

Click here to learn how to receive push notifications.

How Parents can Help with Student Homework

Use an agenda. Help your student get into the habit of writing down homework assignments and upcoming quiz/test/project dates. Once assignments have been completed crossing off items will help students feel a sense of accomplishment.

Organize homework assignments. Before beginning a homework session, encourage your student to number the assignments in the order in which they are due and to be completed. Students should start with one that's not too long or difficult, but avoid saving the longest and hardest assignment for last.

Set a designated study space. This is very important. Students should study in the same place every night where supplies and materials are close at hand. This space should be a relatively quiet, well-lit place with few distractions. Make sure that the television/computer/cell phone/iPod/iPad are turned off.

Set a designated study time. Students should know that a certain time every day is reserved for studying and doing homework. Even if your student doesn't have homework, the reserved time should be used to review the day's lessons, read for pleasure or work on an upcoming school project.

Show interest in your student's assignments. Ask about the subject and work to be accomplished. Try to relate homework to every day life. For instance, fractions and measurements can be learned as your family prepares a favorite meal. Percentages can be learned as you calculate discounts while shopping or leaving a tip at a restaurant.

Check over assignments. Take time to review your student's homework with them, but make sure you are not doing it for them. Point out mistakes and help correct them. Being familiar with their work will help you identify areas of strength and weakness.

Take your student's struggles seriously. If you notice your student is struggling with assignments in particular subjects be sure that you discuss this with the teacher, before you get the report card. Early intervention might save your student the pain of falling behind.

Meet your student's teachers. Be sure you understand the goals that the teachers have set for the class. You should consider yourself and the teacher as partners.

Make achievement the expectation, not the reward. When your student brings home a good grade, or great remark from a teacher, praise them for their hard work and tie good grades, attendance, and behavior into future long-term achievement.

Give praise. Applaud your student for successfully completing homework. Nothing builds self-esteem like praise from parents!