By Berenice Garcia and Corrine Van Lier
We were interested in writing about Waldo's school website because it represents our school and shows the public what we are doing here. Websites are important because they inform people about current events, resources, and other useful items. Google is one example of a website many computer users visit often, but you should also check out our school website, now and then. We asked Mr. Blommendahl about his work on our website.
Q: When did the school first get its website?
A: The school had a very basic web site until 2005-2006. During that year, a former science teacher named Mr. Gray put together a very detailed site on a server called
http://www.waldomustangs.org/ . He put a lot of time and effort into it, but once he was done it kind of stayed in place and didn't change or get updated very much. When he left, the site really didn't change at all during the 2006-2007 school year.
A: The school had a very basic web site until 2005-2006. During that year, a former science teacher named Mr. Gray put together a very detailed site on a server called
http://www.waldomustangs.org/ . He put a lot of time and effort into it, but once he was done it kind of stayed in place and didn't change or get updated very much. When he left, the site really didn't change at all during the 2006-2007 school year.
Q: What changes have you made to the website lately?
A: I have spruced up and redesigned every page on the site since taking it over. Each I-Team (BEARS, SEALS, etc) now has its own web site that teachers can use. I try to keep the site updated with the newest pictures, newspaper articles, and events that involve Waldo. I want it to be a living, breathing site where information that is important to parents, students, and community members is readily available. The most recent change is a new weather bug that appears at the bottom of thef ront page of the site, and the Mustangs Mirror is now linked on the front page as well.
Q: For how long have you been maintaining the school’s website?
A: I took it over at the beginning of the 2007-2008 school year.
Q: Is it possible for students to check their grades on the website?
A: If a student's parents sign up for the InTouch system, they can get a password that allows them to check grades and attendance.
Q: About how many pictures are posted on the school’s website?
A: I try to keep this updated as much as possible. I take pictures at assemblies and school events, and Ms. Medrano sends me pictures I post as well. Right now there are pictures from the holiday concerts, the health fair, and the first day of school for the 6th graders.
Q: What do you think is the best and coolest thing about the website?
A: I think the whole site is pretty useful and paints Waldo in a very good light. Students really like the pictures, staff really like the links that they use and need most often, and parents really like the InTouch system. I think our site stands up well against the sites of other middle schools in the district, and I take some pride in that. I think all students should take a look around
http://www.waldomustangs.org/ and see what's going on at their school.
If you would like to know more about Waldo Middle School’s website, please be sure to e-mail Mr. David Blommendahl at blommendahl_david@salkeiz.k12.or.us
To learn more about Mr. Blommendahl, please visit http://davidblommendahl.com/
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