Tierra Linda Middle School“Home of the Timber Wolves”

Parent OrientationApril 24, 2013

7:00 pm

Welcome to the Middle School Years!

• Exciting• Challenging• A lot of growth• We are here to help you• You will find TL to be open and supportive

Tierra Linda Middle School

• Current Enrollment- 596 Students• 27 Credentialed Teachers• 10 Support Staff• Lower House/ Upper House • Spirit Days• Student Body Activities• Community Service Activities• Office Open from 7:30 – 4:00 Daily

Tierra Linda 5th Grade Staff List

John Nazar PrincipalLoraine Rossi Assistant PrincipalVivian Garlick Counselor

Cori Carpenter Office Manager

Carol Campbell Physical EducationKaren Core Physical EducationMatt Dodge Physical EducationJennifer Xavier ArtJoe Murphy BandTabitha Tetreault Orchestra/HistoryAnnette Vanos 5th Grade Math/Science/HistoryPatty Frick 5th Grade Language Arts/HistoryLisa Piety 5th Grade Math/Science – Language Arts/HistoryCarol Scannell 5th Grade Language Arts/HistoryApril Sterrett 5th Grade Math/ ScienceJulie Fox 5th Grade Resouce LA/MathJenny Brady 5th & 6th Grade SDCJohn Fischer Day Time CustodianPaul Lam Night Time Custodian

Recent Changes to TL

• 5 Brand new classrooms• Reconfiguration of existing classrooms with

CLC• Purchase of 35 new Mac Book Pro computer

for our Computer Lab• Purchase of 60 new Chromebooks on two

carts for in classroom use• Addition of performing arts to the 5th grade

-4 Schools Converging : TL/CLC/Edison/Carlmont-School Start Time: 8:05 am-School Dismissal: 2:30 pm (3:00 p.m. Guided Study)-Arrive early and/or pick up later-Maintain a slow speed -Please go around the parking lot even if you are going

to park behind the new gym

Traffic Issues

Tierra Linda Daily Schedule: 2013 - 2014Period Class Title Advisory Room8:05-8:15 Advisory

Period 18:18-9:10

Language Arts Block

Period 29:13-10:05

Language Arts Block

10:05-10:20 Break

Period 310:20-11:12

Math/Science Block

Period 411:15-12:07

Math/Science Block

12:07-12:43 Lunch

Period 512:43-1:35

History

Period1:38-2:30

PE/Elective (Band, Orchestra, Art)

Advisory/Homeroom Program

Your child will be matched with an Advisor at the beginning of the year and will stay with that Advisor for the entire school year. The mission of Tierra Linda's Advisory Program is for students to connect with an adult on campus, which is not based on grading but on relating, between students and educators in a meaningful way among academia.

A Day/ B Day Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

A B A/B(A/B Week)

A B

Elective Classes & Programs 5th GradeThe 5th Grade elective program is for all students. Students will have their choice of either Band, Orchestra, Art, or RSP Study Skills.

Each student will take one of the above listed electives as well as Physical Education. Students will trade off between PE and their Elective based upon whether it is an A day or a B day.

These classes are all year long classes so students will get in depth instruction in any of the Elective Subjects. Please have your student choose the course that will best fit their interests and needs as switching classes mid year is difficult at best, and many times impossible.

All 5th grade students will also get Chorus and Performing Arts once a week on Fridays.

Middle School Lockers-Size of our Lockers-Consider Backpack Size-Practice Locker Combination-Remind your child not to share their combination-Be Patient…Your Locker will OPEN!

Library Services & Programs

The Library is a shared resource for the students and staffs of both Tierra Linda and the Charter Learning Center. It is open between the hours of 8:05 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and 8:05 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The library is currently closed on Fridays however, we are hoping to change this in the near future.

With a collection of over 10,000 books, videotapes, and audiotapes, the Library is the campus research facility to support classroom curriculum as well as to provide books and magazines for recreational reading. Parents and campus staff can also find resources in the Professional and Parent Education sections of the Library.

We have a completely new Mac Book Pro laptop lab with 35 computers and two mobile carts. We also have 60 Chromebooks with two carts This will allows teachers to either take their students to the lab, or bring the lab to their classroom. The 10 iMacs provide students with the ability to conduct their own searches through the automated library management system to locate material in the Library. Students can also use them to access the Internet to conduct research for classroom assignments and.

During lunch recess, students enjoy playing board games or reading and doing homework in the Library. After-school students may use the library as it is supervised for quiet group or individual study or research.

Guided Study2:30-3:00

What is Guided Study?Guided Study happens Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays after school for 30 minutes in a teacher’s classroom. During this time students can visit their teacher to do homework, study for a test, or get some extra support academically. If they need more time to do their homework, they can go to the library until 3:45 pm.

Communication

• Tierra Linda Website –• http://www.tierralindaschool.org/• The Howler – Weekly Newsletter – please

email Principal Nazar to get added to the newsletter – jnazar@sancarlos.k12.ca.us

• Power School (next slide)• School Phone – (650) 508 - 7370

After school starts, do not forget to sign up for

Power School!

Tierra Linda Behavior StandardsMore in depth version can be found in the student hand book

Standard 1: We will respect ourselves and others-Use appropriate language at all times-Speak respectfully to all adults on campus-Students will dress appropriately

Standard 2: We will respect facility and personal property-No Gum-Pick up own garbage-No food/beverage throwing

Standard 3: We will be safe-Stay on campus during school hours unless signed out-Drug and Alcohol free campus-No scooters, skate boards, or bikes on campus-Remain in supervised area on campus after school (library, classrooms)

Standard 4: We will maintain our school’s physical environmentStandard 5: We will ensure the safety of all students to and from school

Honor Code

I will tell the truthI will not cheat

I will respect everyoneI will do my best

If a student violates the Honor Code, then s/he will have a consequence depending on the severity determined by a staff member.

What do counselors do?-Implement a comprehensive school counseling

program-Academic achievement, Social-emotional and

college/career development -Consultation, collaboration & program

management-Individual/small group counseling -PLP (academic advising), Conflict

mediation/peer helper program (school safety), support Leadership, AVID and other programs addressing current school needs

- JBUGS, Guys Grub

Parent Teacher Conferences

How can we contact teachers for parent conferences?

There are about 64 students to each teacher so it will not be as flexible as elementary schools to set up parent conferences but TL teachers try to be as accommodating and flexible as possible. Our Parent Conference week is in October. Teachers will invite students and parents.

TL Day What to Expect!

August 2014 (letter sent home)

Pick up your child’s class schedule(School ID# will be on class schedule)Purchase your child’s P.E. uniform Purchase your child’s P.E. lockerPurchase your child’s school sweat shirtSchool Tours led by Current StudentsMeeting Teachers

How can I help my student?

• Model calmness – your child will be naturally a little nervous – you show them calm

• Allow your student to make mistakes – we are not expecting perfection

• Do not over schedule their non school time• Work with your child’s teachers to support

them

PTA

• 2011-12 TL PTA Executive Board• President, Sallie Gasparini

VP Fundraising, Jennifer KaufmanCo-VP Membership, Carolina DeVitoCo-VP Membership, Karen SeamanVP Parent/Student Services Julia MatesSecretary Laurie CrookTreasurer Janet HallAuditor RoJeanne SaweyCo-Parliamentarian, Nazan MeysamiCo-Parliamentarian, Julie AnderssonSCEF School Co-Rep, Jackie WhyteSCEF School Co-Rep, Lori Atkins

Questions?

• John Nazar, Principal• Loraine Rossi, Assistant Principal• Vivian Garlick, Counselor• Cori Carpenter, Office Manager

650-508-7370