Welcome to Middle School!
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Welcome to Middle School!Sligo Middle School
August 22, 2013
Introduction
By the end of this discussion we will have covered:• Differences between elementary and middle school• Academic Changes & Adjustments• Social-emotional & Behavioral Changes• School Supports• School Readiness
The Differences Between Elementary School and Middle School
Middle School Setting
Middle School• Lockers• 7 period day, 45 minute classes• Passing periods• Different teachers for each
subject• Extra-curricular activities• More responsibilities• BEST/Advisory• Lunch
Middle School Matters
Academic Changes & Adjustments
Grades
Interim Reports• Semi-quarterly • Edline (ongoing)
Report Cards• Quarterly• Code Changes
What is Edline?
It is an online Learning Management System that provides a simple, single point of access to all of the key information students and parents need: • Homework• Attendance• Class notes• Presentations• Worksheets• Hyperlinks to internet resources• Students and parents can view progress reports, school schedules, and
school news Saves time and improves communication
Scheduling & Time Management• Teacher expectations
• Extracurricular activities
• Importance of SAB (Student Agenda Book)
Skill Needs & Development
Organizational• Where are my belongings (binder, homework, agenda book)?Time Management• Where am I supposed to be next?• What am I supposed to be doing next?Note-Taking• So that’s what my binder is for!Study & Test-Taking• I’ll just wait for the review packet• I skipped that question
BEST
Be organized* Come to class on time and with the correct materials
E - Give your best effort* Ask lots of questions! It’s the best way to learn something new.* Participate in all class activities and always do your work.* Study for tests and quizzes (by yourself or with a friend)* Come after school for extra help as needed
S - Be safe* Walk in the classroom, sit on the chairs, put trash in the trash can
T - Treat others and their belongings with respect* Be kind to everyone in the classroom: Teachers and any guests and especially each other. It is important that we make this class a nice place to be.
Sligo Rs is our Positive BehavioralInterventions and Supports (PBIS) Program.
We promote rigorous instruction by teaching behaviors that demonstrate:
RespectResponsibilityRelationships
Safety
Social-Emotional & Behavioral Changes in Middle School
I’m NOT a Kid Anymore!
What About Your Friends?
Social Changes• Friends/peer group changes• Interest in forming personal relationships• Peer acceptance and approval #1 priority
School Supports
Please Help Me with My Child
School Staff
Ms. Benner: PE and HealthMr. Biancanello: World StudiesMs. Campo-Abdoun: The ArtsMs. Chichester: World StudiesMs. Collins: Math Mr. Colosimo: ChorusMs. Drayton: Science Mr. Endler: PEMs. Harris: Math Mr. Hoben: Special EducationMs. Kelel: World StudiesMs. McGill: Science
Ms. Kim Maffeo: SpanishMs. Monroe: SpanishMr. Nguyen: ESOLMs. Palank: Academic SupportMs. Parks: Instrumental MusicMs. Philip: Special EducationMs. Rickford: English & ReadingMs. Taylor-Rubin: ScienceMs. Trone: English & ReadingMr. Simkanich: ICTMs. Stith: CounselingMs. Wone: Math
Other Resources
• Pupil Personnel Worker (PPW)• PTSA – Mary O’Driscoll, PTSA President• NAACP Representative, Pat Price
Academic Supports
• Teachers• Lunch and after school help• Counselors• Edline• Private tutors (MCPS does not endorse any tutorial
services)
6th Grade Team Leaders
• Thea Mitchell-Anderson 301-649-8121 [email protected]
• Joan Shane 301-649-8121 [email protected]
6th Grade Team AdministratorsMarion Finkbinder marion_e_finkbinder @mcpsmd.orgCraig Jackson [email protected]
6th Grade CounselorTerri Stith [email protected]
Q & A