Welcome to Orientation Conferences 2019-2020

Welcome to Taj Mahal

Welcome to Taj Mahal

Introducing Mrs. Albert!

Add photo here I have taught at least one child from every family in my neighborhood so far in the past 20 years of being at MGMS!

I have two rowdy little boys: AJ & Daniel. AJ will be a 3rd grader and Daniel will be a kindergartner at Basswood Elementary.

7th Grade ELA CurriculumWriting: one essay per trimester. Theme-tri 1; research, tri 2; narrative, tri 3.Reading: Fiction: short stories & choice reads; Non-fiction: debates, variety of

articles to support writing, text to support Indigenous Americans perspectives,etc.

Speaking & Listening: mini-speeches, presentations, small group discussions, literature circles, Socratic Seminar

Language: Greek and Latin roots and vocabulary. Daily activities, weekly quizzes, and mid & end of tri tests. Use of English conventions (capitalization, spelling, punctuation)

Introducing Miss Simon

I have nine nieces and nephews that I love to support in their band and dance activities.I enjoy: sewing, quilting, gardening, baking, traveling, and scrapbooking. This summer I went dog sledding on Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska with my nephew..I’ve taught in Osseo Schools for 26 years!

Pre-Algebra Curriculum

Pre-Algebra will be using a flipped classroom! More info will

be emailed home, or just ask your student’s math teacher!

Grading90% Summative10% Formative

Linear Algebra Curriculum

Grading90% Summative10% Formative

A book will be sent home to stay at home all year!

Introducing Mr. Lehnen

► I am in my 6th year teaching.

► I traveled up the west coast this summer visiting state and national parks along the way.

7th Grade Science Curriculum

► Trimester 1: Intro to Science, Diversity of Life, Cell Structure and Function, and Cell Processes

► Trimester 2: Genetics, Evolution, and Classification

► Trimester 3: Simple Organisms, Ecology, and Human Anatomy

Introducing Mrs. Goscha

I have traveled to 17 different countries.

When I am not at school you might see me cross country skiing at Elm Creek park, trying new recipes, or reading a book in my hammock.

7th Grade Social Studies Curriculum

► Trimester 1: Geography, Government, Economics ► Trimester 2: Westward Expansion, Civil War,

Industrial Revolution, WWI► Trimester 3: WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War,

Cold War, Civil Rights

Teacher Specialists

Teacher specialists are available this evening in their classrooms.

Michelle Rasmussen Patty Bergmann Julie Lafierriere

Academic Support Teachers (ASTs)

Sue WilderMath Achievers

Kelsey GroebnerReading Lab

Academic support teachers are available this evening in their classrooms.

Please drop by the exploratory classrooms and meet your

exploratory teachers!

Exploratory Information

World Language English Language Learners

Special Education

Technology EducationPhysical Education/Health

FACS

Music Art

AVID

Taj Mahal Team Schedule8:10 -8:55am Core 1

8:59 - 9:44am Core 2

9:48 - 10:33am Exploratory 1

10:37 - 11:17am Advisory/Flex

11:17 - 11:47am Lunch

11:54 - 12:13pm Advisory/Flex

12:17 - 1:02pm Exploratory 2

1:06 - 1:51pm Core 3

1:55 - 2:40pm Core 4

MGMS Expectations

Advisory/FLEX● The components of Advisory are:

○ Career and College Readiness○ Digital Citizenship○ Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), ○ Team Building (Circles of Power and Respect)○ Academic Check-Ins

● FLEX offers opportunities for students to develop competence with curriculum standards and benchmarks○ Support and enrichment provided during school day.

MGMS POWER Binders

MGMS-7th GradePOWER Binders

★ Trapper Keeper or 3 ring heavy duty binder (2” or larger)

★ Pencil Pouch (with holes)★ 8 insertable plastic dividers★ 2 packages of loose leaf paper★ ¼ inch graphing paper★ 1 spiral notebook★ 1 composition book (math)★ 36 pencils (2 kept in pouch at all times)★ Colored pencils (12 pack)★ 3 Erasers

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MGMS-7th GradePOWER Binders ★ Calculator (TI30XIIS preferred)

★ Earbuds★ Planner (school = $3 or one from home)★ 2 pack of combo locks (Hallway & PE)★ 4 Black Felt Tip Pens★ Ruler

MGMS POWER Binders

7th Grade Exploratory Teachers★ Art

○ 9 x 12 or 8 ½ x 11 spiral bound sketch notebook○ Several #2 pencils to keep in art○ Erasers to keep in art room○ 2 black tip pens

★ Tech Ed○ 1 wide ruled spiral notebook for Gateway Tech

★ Phy Ed○ T-shirt to change into, athletic shoes, athletic

pants or shorts★ FACS

○ Pocket Folder with 3 Hole punch○ Glue Stick

★ Music○ see specific supply list for instrument/class

Standards Based Grading

A task rubric with scores ranging from 4-0 is used at Maple Grove Middle School.

Task marks are used for formative assessments (e.g. classwork and homework) and summative assessments (e.g. papers and tests). Each course will have specific rubrics and category weights.

Assessments are aligned to reporting standards and are recorded in the grade book, accessible through ParentVue.

Parent ResourcesPARENT VUE

To keep track of your student’s:● Attendance● Grades● Lunch Account● Standardized Test Data

SCHOOLOGYTo keep track of your student’s:

● Weekly Schedule● Due dates● Specific class information● Rubrics● Resources

Watch for team updates/newsletters in your email inbox!

Student-Led Conferences Info

Student-led conferences are a very important way to engage students in understanding and

taking ownership of their learning. This conference structure will help us to build

better communication and stronger relationships with all families.

Fall Conference InformationFall Conferences - Focus on Goal Setting

This conference is an opportunity for the student, teacher and families to get to know one another so that a partnership can be formed to best support the student’s goals.

October 3 from 3:15-7:30pm Students with Last Names A-K

and October 8 from 3:30-7:30pm

Students with Last Names L-Z

Winter Conference InformationWinter Conferences - Focus on Academic Progress

This conference is an opportunity for the student, teacher and families to discuss academic progress and continue to support the student’s goals.

January 23 from 3:15-7:30pm Students with Last Names A-K

and January 28 from 3:30-7:30pmStudents with Last Names L-Z

Spring Conference InformationSpring Conferences - Focus on Performance and Growth

This conference is an opportunity for the student, teacher and families to celebrate the student’s performance and growth throughout the school year.

May 7 from 3:30-7:00 pmPortfolio Showcase

Out of School Time- The Spot The Spot

Monday - Friday 2:50- 6:00 pm

The SPOT is a safe and supervised, student-driven after school program for middle school students. Qualified staff build meaningful relationships through hands-on leadership opportunities that invest in student ideas, desires, and interests. The SPOT offers a variety of specialized camps, academic support, and enriching

activities to promote personal growth and student success. Youth who attend the SPOT receive

encouragement, experience ownership, develop life skills, and build friendships that can last a lifetime.

Cost:

Consistent ScheduleThe same schedule week-to-week. $14.75 per afternoon.

Drop-In CareAs needed. Requires 3 days of advance notice through our online system. $17.50 per afternoon.

Non-School DayDays when school is not in session.

● $40 per student/day if registered by deadline (Standard Rate).

● $50 per student/day if registered after the deadline, and subject to space availability (Extended Rate).

QUESTIONS?: email lofgren-frankC@District279.org

Out of School Time- Targeted Services

Targeted Services Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:50- 4:20 Targeted Services does not meet on conference nights

Targeted services provides fun, after school programming built for students to become more engaged in the school community and deepen their knowledge and skills in a variety of ways. Targeted Services is taught and supervised by licensed teachers, with the ultimate goal is to give students the assets, strengths, and protective factors to be successful at school.

Cost: FREE!

Students qualify for free programming by filling out a CLP- Intake form (found in student services). Students will be able to sign up for specific classes that they are interested in.

There is an after school bus on these days for students in MGMS boundaries.

QUESTIONS?: email hemingwaya@district279.org