welcome to franklin middle school
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WELCOME TO FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
INFORMATIONAL PACKET
Ken Ton Board of Education 2018-2019
Dr. Jill O’Malley Board President
Mr. Andrew Gianni Vice President
Mrs. Christine Cavarello Trustee
Dr. Thomas Reigstad Trustee
Ms. Michelle Tarbox Trustee
OUR MISSION
In Our Community
We will …
Create and maintain a safe environment that is aesthetically pleasing
Recognize, celebrate and share our successes with the community
Innovate and be proactive in meeting the needs of every student
In Academics We will …
Identify specific goals and support one another in the pursuit of academic excellence
Commit to the achievement of academic excellence in every student
In Leadership We will …
Actively participate in the role of leader and learner
Be accountable, success or struggle
WHO’S WHO
AT
FRANKLIN MIDDLE
Principal… Mr. Christopher Ginestre
Assistant Principal… Mr. Michael Haggerty
Office Secretaries… Mrs. Lorraine Campbell Mrs. Patricia Mack Mrs. Kris Merz School Counselors… Mrs. Kathleen Kuryack Students: A-Ham
Mrs. Cindy Backlund Students: Ham- O
Ms. Amiee Zimmer Students: P-Z
Librarian… Mrs. Lori Grabenstatter
Librarian Clerk… Mrs. Kathryn Dunford Nurse… Mrs. Diane Weil Café Manager… Mrs. Maria Marano Custodians… Mr. Jeff Jumper
5th GRADE TEACHERS
Teachers… Ms. Charlene Brown
Mrs. Michelle Coates Mrs. Ruthanne Daly Mrs. Diane Hyzy Mrs. Michelle Kulikowski Ms. Lara McDonald Mrs. Mary Ricotta Mr. John Rojek Ms. Linda Scott
Special Ed… Mrs. Lauren Cardinale Miss Allaina Shiesley
ART… Mr. Glorioso Mrs. Mihelbergel Music: Chorus/Band Mrs. Grant Orchestra… Mrs. Suzanne Barmase Mr. Brian Backlund Mr. Edouard Koeppel Mr. Ciaran Krueger Computers… Mr. Mulcahy Ms. Pelligro ESOL… Mrs. Jessica Stearn Miss Caitlin Allaire FACS… Mrs. Amy Donn Mrs. Pam Cusimano Phys. Ed… Mr. Robert Decker Ms. Kim Leggett Ms. Kristin Lynch Mr. Christopher Wright Technology… Mr. Mark Franchini Mr. Joe Stawisuck
Responsibilities of Students
ATTENDANCE It is VERY important to be in class. Each day builds on the information and skills learned from day(s) before. If you miss work due to illness, music lesson, etc., it is your responsibility to make up the missed work. Please contact your teachers to make up any missed work. HOMEWORK Homework assignments are designed to reinforce and practice the concepts presented in class. Students are expected to write down their assignments in their agendas each day and complete all homework. Homework should be neatly done and on time. GRADING Progress is evaluated every five weeks. You will receive a progress report in the middle of each quarter and a report card will be available at the end of each quarter (10 weeks). Each teacher will explain their specific grading policy the first few days of school. Parents and students have the benefit of checking grades regularly through the Parent/Student Portal. 5th GRADE RULES:
Follow directions the first time they are given Be on time for class and seated quietly when the bell rings Be prepared for class with all supplies Make sure to have all homework completed and submitted on
time Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself
Students are most successful when their parents are in involved in
their learning and education. The PTA communication is a vital link in the process! The PTA
informational page is located on the school website.
Franklin Falcons REACH New Heights
Classroom Hallways Cafeteria Bathrooms School Grounds
R
Responsible
Be on Time Have all your materials Be prepared and willing to work
Walk directly to class Have a hall pass
Be on time Clean your area before you leave
Keep clean and graffiti free Use bathroom and materials as intended
Walk directly to your destination
E
Excel in Academics
Try your best Do all assigned work Ask for help when needed
Walk directly to your assigned area
Make healthy choices
Use bathroom during non-instructional time
Use remediation time when needed Arrive to school on time
A
Act Kindly
Speak kindly Help others Accept and appreciate others’ differences
Speak Kindly Help Others
Accept and appreciate others’ differences
Speak Kindly Help Others Include others
Flush Give others privacy
Speak Kindly Help others Accept and appreciate others’ differences
C
Create a Safe Environment
Keep hands, feet, and objects to self Report any problems to an adult Use materials only with permission and directed
Keep hands, feet, and objects to self Report any problems to an adult Walk on the right side
Keep hands, feet, and objects to self Report any problems to an adult Clean your area before you leave
Keep hands, feet, and objects to self
Report any problems to an adult
Wash your hands with soap and water
Keep hands, feet, and objects to self
Report any problems to an adult Walk on sidewalks and at crosswalks
H
Have Respect
Follow adult direction Follow school dress code Have permission to use other’s property
Follow adult direction Follow school dress code
Follow adult direction Follow school dress code
Follow adult direction Follow school dress code
Follow adult direction Follow school dress code Resolve problems peacefully
Expectations to Support Good Behaviors
Grade 5 Courses
Classes meet every day in a six-day cycle unless otherwise noted. Class
periods will be approximately 40 minutes in length.
Core/Mandatory Subjects: English Language Arts Reading Math Science Social Studies Physical Education (Every other day)
Special Area Subjects Students may experience: AIS ELA/MATH Computers Technology Art Family and Consumer Science (FACS) Music/Band/Orchestra/Chorus
GRADE 5 BELL SCHEDULE
Period Grade 5
Homeroom 8:15-8:20
1 8:20-9:01
2 9:04-9:45
3 9:48-10:29
4a 10:29-10:48
4b 10:48-11:17
5 LUNCH
11:20-11:50
6 11:53-12:34
7 12:37-1:18
8a 1:18-1:37
8b 1:37-2:06
9 2:09-2:50
Term 01 (09/05/18‐ 11/09/17)
Term 02 (11/10/18‐01/26/19)
Term 03 (01/27/19‐ 03/29/19)
Term 04 (03/30/19‐06/20/19)
1 Social Studies or Science
Social Studies or Science
Social Studies or Science
Social Studies or Science
2 Specials Specials Specials Specials 3 ELA or Math ELA or Math ELA or Math ELA or Math 4a ELA or Math ELA or Math ELA or Math ELA or Math 4b ELA or RTI or
Academic Support ELA or RTI or Academic Support
ELA or RTI or Academic Support
ELA or RTI or Academic Support
5 LUNCH 5
LUNCH 5
LUNCH 5
LUNCH 5
6 Specials Specials Specials Specials 7 ELA or Math ELA or Math ELA or Math ELA or Math 8a ELA or Math ELA or Math ELA or Math ELA or Math 8b ELA or RTI or
Academic Support ELA or RTI or Academic Support
ELA or RTI or Academic Support
ELA or RTI or Academic Support
9 Social Studies or Science
Social Studies or Science
Social Studies or Science
Social Studies or Science
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
CURRENT 5TH GRADE ACTIVITIES & CLUBS
JAZZ BAND
CHARACTER CLUB
STUDENT COUNCIL
TECNOLOGY CLUB
DIGITAL VIDEO CLUB
YEARBOOK CLUB
SOCRATES CLUB
RECYCLING & SUSTAINABLE EARTH SOLUTIONS CLUB
FMS NEWSPAPER CLUB
AUDIO/VISUAL CLUB
ANNOUNCEMENT CLUB
DRAMA CLUB
MULTICUTURAL CLUB
MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL
RUNNING CLUB
How to Label your School Supplies Step 1: Please label your folders and binders in large black marker like the diagram below.
Use a different color binder for each subject
Step 2: Please divide equally one package of loose leaf paper and place it into each of your folders. Also place dividers into each of your folders.
Step 3: Sharpen your pencils. Label all pens, pencils, highlighters, glue sticks and your pencil case with your first and last name.
Step 4: label your composition notebook with your first and last name, team and subject.
Step 5: Unwrap your post-its and label the back with your first and last name.
Step 6: Place two pencils, two pens, two red pens, a highlighter, your glue stick, post its and your colored pencils into your pencil case
Step 7: Place all extra supplies in a zip-lock bag and keep in your locker
Step 8: You are now ready for your 5th grade year!
Please remember to bring all of your supplies to school
on the very first day.
We can’t wait to see you then!
FIRST and LAST NAME
SUBJECT
TEAM:
5th Grade Supply List
5 – Folders
2 – Composition Notebooks
1 – Pack of Wide-Ruled Lined Paper
1 – 2.5-3 Inch Binder
1 – Pack of Dividers
24 – Sharpened Pencils
1 – Pencil Bag
1 – Pack of Markers, Colored Pencils or Crayons
1 - Highlighter
2 – Glue Sticks
1 - Headphones
2 – Boxes of Tissues
*PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Please bring a pair of gym sneakers, deodorant, extra shorts and a tee shirt.
Materials needed for Band /Orchestra
5th, 6th and 7th Grade Band Instrument Supply List
All Instrumental Students
10 pencils Box of tissues Music Stand for at home Tuner/metronome (free as an app for computer, smartphone or ipod)
Appropriate Supplies For Individual Instruments:
Woodwinds
single reed instruments – 4 reeds double reed instruments – 2 reeds mouthpiece cleaning brush
Brass
Trumpet, Baritone Horn, Tuba ‐ Blue Juice valve oil Trombone – Super Slick slide cream and a water spray bottle French Horn – Rotor oil All Brass instruments – mouthpiece cleaning brush
Percussion
At least 1 pair 5A drumsticks 8” PRACTICE PAD WITH STAND (must own your own) Stick bag Timpani mallets Yarn mallets
(Stick bag with drum sticks, timpani mallets, yarn mallets and hard mallets can all be purchased
together – Vic Firth EP2 Intermediate Educational Pack BEST PRICES – WALMART, AMAZON‐
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!)
Summer Reading Program
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Dear Parent/Guardians:
Summer is almost here! You can almost smell the sunscreen. That means it is time to prepare for your child’s
many hours of free time. Parents and guardians….it is time for a plan. Summer reading!!
One of the best ways to prepare a child to be successful in middle school is to encourage that some of those
fun‐filled summer days are spent reading great books! Summer reading provides valuable, worthwhile
entertainment, and it exposes students to rich experiences beyond the classroom. Additionally, reading a
variety of books increases knowledge, vocabulary and improves the mental focus and stamina needed for
success in school. Therefore, it is strongly recommended middle school students read 2 books or more
during the summer.
Fortunately, there are a wealth of middle school authors that appeal to a middle school reader’s sense of
survival, mystery, romance, fantasy and humor. Suggested summer reading lists are available on the BFMS
main website www.kenton.k12.ny.us, and under the BFMS library tab. Additional lists are available at your
local libraries, www.buffalolib.org . Books for nooks, kindles and other readers are also available through
online bookstores and the public library at https://www.overdrive.com/. Some popular series and authors
for middle school students include Warrior (Erin Hunter), Spirit Animals, Shadow Children (Margaret Haddix),
Goosebumps (R.L. Stine), The Selection (Kiera Cass), Divergent (Veronica Roth), Maze Runner (James
Dashner), The Mortal Instruments (Cassandra Clare) and Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling).
Encourage your child to find out what their friends are reading, and he or she can share in the summer fun!
In September, students will turn in “BFMS Reading Coupons” for a chance to win cool prizes. Copies of the
coupons are available on the BFMS library website and/or will be available from their teacher in September.
The coupons ask students to keep track of titles, authors and a short description of their favorite scenes.
Thank you in advance for supporting a love of reading and the development of critical learning habits.
Any title approved by a parent is acceptable for summer reading.
Happy reading and we’ll see you in September!
Thank you BFMS PTA for continuing to sponsor our Remarkable Readers Celebrations!!!
BFMS Reading Coupon
Student Name ___________________________________________________ Grade ____________
Title and Author ____________________________________________________________________________
Parent Signature _______________________________________________________ Date ______________
* On the back of this coupon, write a few sentences telling about a part of the book you liked or sketch a
favorite scene and include a caption that explains the scene.
2018‐2019 School Year
Immunization Requirements for Students in Grade 5
New York State Law Section 2164 requires certain immunizations (shots) to enter Grade 5 and attend school.
Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure that your child has all the
needed immunizations. They are listed below.
Required Immunization for Students in Grade 5
Immunization Number of Doses
Polio 3
Hepatitis B 3
Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis 5 doses or 4 doses if the 4th does given at 4 years of age or older or 3 doses if series
started at 7 or older
Measles/Mumps/Rubella 2
Varicella (Chickenpox) 1
Proof of immunization must be any 1 of 3 items listed below:
An immunization certificate signed by your health care provider
Immunization registry report (NYIIS or CIR from NYC) from your health care
provider or your county health department
A blood test (titer) lab report that proves your child immune to the diseases
o For varicella (chickenpox), a note from your health care provider (MD,
NP, PA) which says your child had the disease is also acceptable.
PLEASE SUBMIT PROOF OF IMMUNIZATION AND A
PHYSCIAL FORM COMPLETED BY YOUR PHYSICIAN TO THE
SCHOOL NURSE PRIOR TO ENTERING
SCHOOL FOR FALL OF 2018.
Pre-
SCHOOL LUNCH and BREAKFAST
Pre-Payment Options
Don't Delay - Prepay Today! Online ments Prepaying on your child's cafeteria account each month adds convenience for you and your child by:
Helps you budget for school meals
Eliminating lost or stolen money
Reducing the time your child waits in line
Giving your child more time to eat
Our computerized cash registers will keep track of the payments that you send in, and of the purchases your child makes. The breakfast and lunch purchases will automatically be deducted from their account.
We offer three different ways to make payment to your child's account:
On Line Payments Online payments are a simple, safe and secure way to make payments to your students account 24 hours a day at your convenience.
Cash or Check Payments
You can always bring money personally or send it with your student. Please place it in an envelope marked clearly with your student's name, their ID #, their teacher's name, the $ amount and the check #. Turn in prepaid deposits to the cafeteria cashier(s) or school office.
Download or print out a pre-formatted #10 Envelope for making deposits
If you choose to bring money to school personally or send it with your student, please put it in an envelope clearly marked with the student's first and last name, their ID #, their teacher's name, and the amount enclosed.