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July 26, 2021

Dear Parkville Middle School students and families,

Welcome back! My faculty, administrative team and I are looking forward to having students back in front ofus for the 2021-22 school year. Over the last year, we—teachers, students, parents, andadministrators—worked together as a school community to manage virtual learning for our children.However, nothing compares to having students in our classrooms! Our office staff, teachers, and buildingoperations staff are actively working to prepare the school for our students’ arrival.

This year, our school schedule will be extended by fifteen minutes. Instead of dismissing at 2:45 p.m., we willdismiss at 3:00 p.m. We will still start at the same time. Students will be admitted to the building at 8:05a.m. and will be in homeroom before 8:15 a.m. Lockers and locks will not be assigned at the beginning of theschool year. Additionally, as of BCPS has instituted a Mask Mandate for all schools for the fallJul 28, 2021of school year 2021 - 2022.

Our school website will be the main source of communication with our families. We will use notificationsthrough our electronic system to alert families to new information and updates. The following links willconnect you to our:

● Mask Mandate● Back to School Night● Orientation for gr. 6 and 7 on 8/27● Orientation Letter for Families and Video Links● School Supply List● Lockers● Transportation Information: Coming Soon● Schedule for 2021-22● Updates on student schedules: Coming Soon● Dress Expectations for Students● Cell phone and/or earbud/headphone

expectations● Check Your Tech● Who-to-Contact Chart● Nurse’s forms: Coming Soon● Procedures for Medication & Discretionary

Medication Forms

● Immunization Requirement for incoming grade 7students: Coming Soon

● Arrival and Breakfast Procedures● Cafeteria General Information● Absent/Late Please Send a Note to School● School Bus Safety● Restorative Practices● Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports● Volunteers and Chaperones● Regarding Your Child’s Birthday● Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation Reporting

Form● PTO Information: Coming Soon● Fall Picture Days 2021 -2022

Orientation for sixth and seventh grade students will be the morning of Friday, August 27. More details willbe posted to the website. The first day of school for students is August 30. We will continue to update thematerials available to you. Should you have questions, please call the school at 443-809-5250 during our8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. business hours.

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Our talented teachers are here to serve your children and are preparing to receive them. Our school andschool system prioritize the social emotional learning for our students. We believe in creating a safe learningenvironment where our students can focus on learning. I ask that you commit to partnering with us in thebest interest not only of your child but of each child we serve.

Sincerely,

Eri� Triva�Erin O’Toole-TrivasPrincipalWhere “Our Squires Strive!”

BCPS Letter to Families Regarding Mask Mandate

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Orientation for 6th and 7th Grade Students

Dear Sixth and Seventh Grade Students and Parents,

Welcome to Parkville Middle School and Center of Technology! The sixth-grade andseventh-grade teachers are looking forward to working with you this year! We will beholding grade 6 and 7 Orientation Day on Friday, August 27, 2021 from 8:15-11:45a.m. Students will report to their homerooms. This day will give students anopportunity to:

· Meet their teachers· Learn about what makes middle school unique· Ask questions· Organize their binder following the sixth-grade and seventh-grade guidelines· Tour the school building· Learn about after school clubs

By August 27th you should receive your child’s class schedule, as well as theirhomeroom teacher and transportation information. Additional information will beprovided on the school website, stay tuned.

Sincerely,The Sixth and Seventh Grade Team

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Orientation Letter for Families and Helpful Video Links

Dear Parent or Guardian,

In support of our students’ successful transitions to grades 6 and 7, we invite students to participate in anEarly Entry Day program. Baltimore County Public Schools is excited to announce that it will again host ahalf-day “Early Entry Day" on Friday, August 27, 2021, for students entering grades 6 and 7 for the2021–2022 school year. Students will participate in a wide variety of activities – designed based on studentfeedback – to become more familiar with their new school setting prior to the start of school. Students willreview their class schedules, take school tours, and meet their teachers and the school counselors.

Transportation will be provided for those students who are scheduled to take a bus to school. Those studentswill be picked up at their assigned bus stops at their regularly scheduled times and will be transported homeat the end of the half-day schedule. A complimentary lunch will be served to all participating students.

The Early Entry Day is for students only. More detailed information regarding the Early Entry Day, such asspecific bus stops, hours of the morning half-day, student schedules, and the agenda for the day, areforthcoming.

We are looking forward to welcoming our new grade 6 and 7 students on Friday, August 27, 2021, andwhile not required, we hope your child will take advantage of this opportunity. Should you have anyquestions regarding Early Entry Day, please contact us at your earliest convenience. The first regular day ofschool for all students is Monday, August 30, 2021.

Sincerely,Erin O’Toole-TrivasPrincipalParkville Middle School and Center of Technology

Helpful transition VideosThe video links below are available on Vimeo.Making the Transition to Middle School Making the Transition to Middle SchoolTransition Tips – Lockers Transition Tips - LockersTransition Tips – Cafeteria Transition Tips - LockersTransition Tips – Locker Room Transition Tips - Locker Room

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School Supply Lists for School Year 2021 - 20226th Grade:

· 3-inch binder· 1 inch binder (for Band or

Orchestra)· 8-tab binder dividers (with

pockets preferred)· Several packages of

wide-ruled loose-leafpaper

· Reinforcements· Pencil case that fits into

the binder· Black, blue, and red pens

· number two pencils· Erasers· Pencil Sharpener· Colored pencils· Dry erase markers· Highlighters· Glue sticks· White out tape· Scissors· 3X3 Post it notes· 2 marble composition

books

· 3 spiral notebooks· 12 Plastic two-pocket

folders with three-prongfasteners (4 for Science, 1for ELA, 1 for Healthand extras foradditional subjects)

· Spiralbound sketchbook(for art)

· Calculator: Four \Function—for home use(optional)

7th Grade:· 3-inch binder· 1 inch binder (for Band or

Orchestra)· 8-tab binder dividers (with

pockets preferred)· Several packages of

college-ruled loose-leafpaper

· Reinforcements· Pencil case that fits into

the binder· Black, blue and red pens

· number two pencils· Erasers· Pencil Sharpener· Colored pencils· Dry erase markers· Highlighters· Glue sticks· White out tape· Scissors· 3X3 Post it notes· 2 Marble composition

Notebook

· 3 Spiral Notebook· 12 Plastic two-pocket

folders with three-prongfasteners (4 for Science, 1for ELA, 1 for Healthand extras for additionalsubjects)

· Spiralbound sketchbook(for art)

· Calculator: TI30X IIS(Scientific)—for home use(optional)*

8th Grade:· 3-inch binder· 1 inch binder (for Band or

Orchestra)· 8-tab binder dividers (with

pockets preferred)· Several packages loose

leaf paper (college-ruled)· Reinforcements· Pencil case that fits into

the binder· Black, blue and red pens· number two pencils

· Erasers· Pencil Sharpener· Colored pencils· Dry erase markers· Highlighters· Glue sticks· White out tape· Scissors· 3X3 Post it notes· 2 Marble composition

book· 3 Spiral notebooks

· 12 Plastic two-pocketfolders with three-prongfasteners (4 for Science, 1for ELA, 1 for Health andextras for additionalsubjects)

· Spiralbound sketchbook(for art)

· Calculators: TI30X IIS(Scientific)—for home use(optional)*

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All music supplies can be purchased through the school store.

Band:

· 6th Grade: Sound Innovations: Book 1 (Blue cover) approx. 9.00· 7th Grade: Sound Innovations: Book 2 (Red cover) approx. 9.00· All Grades Band:

o Flutes: a cleaning cloth (men’s handkerchief) and cleaning rodo Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, and all Saxophones: a supply of reeds (2 strength) and at least 3 playable

reeds at all times, a cleaning swab/cloth and cork greaseo Trumpet, French Horn, Euphonium/Baritone Horn, Tuba: Valve oil and tuning slide greaseo Trombone: slide-o-mix, water bottleo Percussion: Vic Firth SD1 General sticks and a pair of mallets

Orchestra:· 6th Grade: String Basics, Book 1 approx. 10.00· 7th Grade: String Basics, Book 2 approx. 10.00· 8th Grade: String Basics, Book 3 approx. 10.00· All Grades Orchestra

o Violin & Viola: Cleaning cloth, rosin, shoulder rest (muco, everest, kun, or sponge)o Cello & Bass: Cleaning cloth, rosin (Pops rosin recommended for bassists), rock stop

Lockers and locks will not be assigned at the beginning of the school year.

Fall Picture Days 2021 - 2022Fall Pictures will be taken on October 25th and 26th during Social Studies Class.

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Bell Schedule for 2021 - 20226 7 8

HOMEROOM8:15-8:25

ADVISORY8:25-8:45

MOD 18:45-10:10 (85

min.)SPECIALS

MOD 210:10-11:35

(85 min.)SPECIALS

MOD 311:35-1:30(115 min.)

11:35-12:15 (40 min.)*LUNCH A

11:35-12:05

11:35-1:00 (85 min.)

*LUNCH B12:15-12:45

12:05-1:30 (85 min.)

12:45-1:30 (45 min.)*LUNCH C1:00-1:30

MOD 41:30-3:00 (90

min.)SPECIALS

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Dress CodeWe encourage students to wear clothes that are suitable for school or any other professional setting. Pleasedo not wear the following items to school:

• Earbuds, headphones (This is a safety concern. Students cannot hear us in the halls.)• Hoods (This is a safety concern. Students cannot be readily identified.)• Tank tops or tube top shirts/ dresses (please wear a shirt or small sweater over it.)• Exposed undergarments (including boy’s’ or girls’ underwear and girls’ bra straps)• Hats, du-rags, bandanas, or sunglasses (no hats on belt loops)• Half shirts or crop tops that expose the belly or tops that are off-the-shoulder• Low-cut tops• Unbelted of baggy pants that expose underwear• Shorts or skirts of inappropriate length (please check skirt length when standing, walking, and

seated)• Shirts with vulgar, drug or alcohol-related messages or graphics• Shirts depicting violence/guns or use of hate speech, inappropriate language or suggestive

messages.• Sleepwear, slippers, loungewear or blankets• Chains on clothing, spiked armbands, bracelets, or neckwear• Any item that is not safe, is unhealthy, or distracts others from learning

Students violating the dress code receive a letter to parents the first time and anafter-school detention the second time.

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Who to Contact:

Our chain of command is in place to encourage a relationship betweenthe classroom teacher and the parent/student. Therefore:

1. The first conversation should always be with the teacher.2. If you do not hear from the teacher in a reasonable time frame or

you cannot resolve the issue with the teacher regarding anacademic concern, the next step is to contact the departmentchairperson.Art, Music Kathryn Knight kknight@bcps.orgLanguage Arts/Reading Rachel Kuczynski rkuczynski@bcps.orgMagnet Kevin Peck kpeck@bcps.orgMath Ashley Hurd ahurd2@bcps.orgPhysical Education/Health Krista Klausmeier kklausmeier@bcps.orgReading Rachel Kuczynski rkuczynski@bcps.orgScience Patricia Knight pknight@bcps.orgSocial Studies Philip O’Brocki pobrocki@bcps.orgSpecial Education Joanie Metzger jmetzger@bcps.orgWorld Languages Amber Serrano aserrano@bcps.org

3. If you have not resolved the issue, you would then contact the grade level administrator.Kimberly Mark Sixth grade kmark@bcps.orgJohn Bowman Seventh grade jbowman3@bcps.orgOrly Mondell Eighth grade omondell@bcps.org

4. If the issue is still unresolved, then you would contact the principal.Erin O’Toole-Trivas Principal etrivas@bcps.org

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Cell Phone and Wireless or Bluetooth Earbud/HeadphoneExpectations 2021 - 2022

The expectation for all students is that cell phones and/or earbuds/headphones are away forthe day.

Consequences for students caught with their cell phone and/or earbuds/headphones:First offense:

Teacher warning and cell phone and/or earbuds/headphones put awaySecond offense:

2nd teacher warning and phone call home to parentsThird offense:

Administrator call home and after school detentionFourth offense:

Administrator call home and after school detentionFifth offense:

Administrator call home and required to drop off their cell phone at thestart of the day in the front office where it will stay till the end of the dayand then returned to the student.

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Procedures for Medication & Discretionary Medication Forms

Prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications may be administered to studentsonly upon the order of a physician and under the supervision of the school nurse orprincipal’s designee. Medical orders for prescription and OTC medications must beupdated at the beginning of each school year. All medications, whether prescriptionor OTC, must be in a current, properly labeled, bottle with written orders from thephysician for giving the medication in school. Discretionary medications may be givento students only with parent/guardian signature on Form BEBCO 0881, which will begiven to your student at the start of the school year.

Please be sure to ask your child for this form. It is imperative that this form beupdated annually by the parent/guardian to ensure that the student’s medical andemergency contact information is current.

Please have your child return this form to their homeroom teacher as soon as possible.Any questions or concerns regarding the medication policies or student health issuesshould be directed to the school nurse at 443-809-5254.

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Arrival and Breakfast ProceduresArrival:The outside doors open at 8:05 a.m. Homeroom begins promptly at 8:15 a.m. eachmorning. Students should line up by grade level at the following doors:· Grade 6—Auditorium doors· Grade 7—Flag pole entrance by cafeteria· Grade 8—Main entrance

Students arriving after 8:15 a.m. must report to the Front Lobby or Main Office for alate pass.

Breakfast:As students enter at their designated doors they will have the option to take agrab-and-go breakfast to their homeroom classrooms.

Breakfast is available until 8:15 a.m.

Students arriving on late buses will be provided breakfast.

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Restorative Practices

At Parkville Middle School we work with our students to build a sense of communityamong them and that we help to restore relationships when something negativeoccurs. For that reason, we practice several components of restorative practicesframework that includes:

· Community check-in and check-out circles.· Restorative conversations between students.· Community conferencing with students or students and their families.

Using these tools are intended to assist students in learning the social-emotionalskills that are important to them in school and in their future workplace. Someparents have expressed concern that these tools are used in place of consequences.Sometimes these conversations are the consequence and sometimes they are pairedwith a consequence. Each circumstance is unique and decisions about the mostappropriate way to manage a situation will be made on a case-by-case basis and willbe guided by the BCPS Student Handbook

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Attention Volunteers and Chaperones

If there is a chance that you will accompany your child on a field trip or you areconsidering being a volunteer this year, you may complete your annual trainingonline by following the instructions at: BCPS Volunteers. You must complete boththe online training and the Volunteer Application.

PLEASE NOTE:Volunteers must be trained EVERY YEAR. If you attend training at another BaltimoreCounty school during the 2020-2021 school year, please ask them to fax yourpaperwork to us at 443-809-5315 so that we know you have been trained. Please beadvised that without the annual training, you may not volunteer in the school orchaperone field trips.

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School Bus Safety

BCPS provides bus transportation for students who live more than one mile from theschool. Our school bus drivers are dedicated BCPS employees who daily take on thechallenge of providing safe transportation to and from school for our children. Most ofthe Baltimore County Public School buses have been equipped with video cameras.This technology is intended to enhance a safe and orderly environment whiletransporting students to and from school and school related activities. While on theschool bus, students are expected to comply with all BCPS transportation regulations,including:

● Follow directions the first time they are given.● Stay seated, facing forward at all times.● Keep all body parts inside the bus.● Keep hands, legs, arms, personal property and voice in their own personal

space.● Refrain from eating, drinking or using vulgar language.● Remember that cell phone use on the bus is prohibited. (see the BCPS

Student Handbook for more information).● For school year 2021 - 2022 masks will be required on all school buses.

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Regarding Your Child’s Birthday

We ask all parents and students to understand that birthday celebrations cannot beheld at school. Please do not send cupcakes, gifts, balloons, etc. to school with yourchild or bring them during the school day. This practice is disruptive to instruction.Additionally, taking helium balloons home on the bus is not permitted for safetyreasons. All birthdays are special; please celebrate them in the evening or over theweekend with your family.

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Absent/Late? Please Send a Note to School

Your child’s attendance is important to us and affects their academic success. Pleasesend a note for tardiness (lateness to school), early dismissals and absences. Aswe all have busy lives, please make every effort to use this tool to keep us informedwhen your student is late, absent or will be leaving school early. We hope that thismethod will help you quickly let us know how to code your child’s absence fromschool. Lateness and absences without a written note are coded unexcused.

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Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports

What is PBIS?

● PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.● PBIS is a research-based, school-wide systems approach to improve school climate and

create safer and more effective schools.● PBIS is a process and not a program or curriculum.● PBIS implementation includes school-wide procedures and processes intended for: ALL

students, ALL staff, and in ALL settings. This includes individual classrooms and teachersAND non-classroom settings and related staff.

What does PBIS look like at Parkville Middle School?● Parkville students are expected to SHINE every day. SHINE stands for: Safe, Honest,

Innovative, Noble, and Empathetic● Students’ positive behavior is recognized through the distribution of SHINE shillings.● Students can use these shillings to purchase items from the SHINE cart, as well as attend

various grade level incentives during the school year.

What can you do to support PBIS at Parkville Middle School?● Business donations are appreciated and always welcomed.● Encourage your children to “SHINE” at home.

Need more information about PBIS? Contact Cindy Howes at chowes@bcps.org

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Check Your Tech!

As the 2021-2022 school year approaches, it’s time to make sure your technology is in goodworking order!

Please call the help desk at 443-809-4672 or enter a Tech Support Ticket to report an issuewith your device or your password as soon as possible. Issues to report include damage,won’t start up, missing charger, etc.

These issues could also include a forgotten or non-working BCPS password. The start of theschool year is a very busy time for the BCPS Tech Support Team and there may besignificant delays if you wait to request help or report an issue.

Act now if you need tech support so the start of the new school year can be a smooth onetechnologically!

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Bullying, Harassment or Intimidation Reporting and Investigation Form andInformation

On July 1, 2008, the Maryland General Assembly directed the Maryland StateDepartment of Education (MSDE), in consultation with the local school systems, todevelop and adopt a model policy prohibiting bullying, harassment, or intimidation inschools. The Maryland State Board of Education approved its model policy onFebruary 24, 2009.

As a result of MSDE’s model policy, the Board of Education of Baltimore Countyapproved the new Board of Education Policy and Superintendent’s Rule 5580,“Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation,” which prohibits students from engaging inintentional conduct involving bullying, harassment, or intimidation, which cansubstantially interfere with a student’s educational opportunities, or any acts ofretaliation against those who report instances of bullying, harassment, or intimidation.

The “Bullying, Harassment or Intimidation Reporting Form” is used to track allegedinstances of bullying, harassment, or intimidation. Here is a direct link to the form:Bullying, Harassment or Intimidation Reporting and Investigation Form. You maycontact the school for additional information or assistance at anytime.

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Cafeteria General Information

Students may bring lunch from home or take a pre-packaged lunch from the cafeteria.For this school year 2021-2022 lunch will be provided at no cost.

Please do not bring food into school from fast-food or carry-out restaurants.

Because of the number of students at each lunch shift, we cannot accommodateparents who wish to eat lunch with their children.

The Baltimore County Public School System participates in the National School LunchProgram/School Breakfast Program. Nutritious breakfast and lunch meals are servedeach school day. All meals served meet nutritional standards established by the U.S.Department of Agriculture.

Visit the Office of Food and Nutrition BCPS Meals for more information.

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