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 thea_r_mitchellanderson@mcpsmd.org

• Joan Shane 301-649-8121 joan_a_shane@mcpsmd.org

6th Grade Team AdministratorsMarion Finkbinder marion_e_finkbinder @mcpsmd.orgCraig Jackson craig_o_jackson@mcpsmd.org

6th Grade CounselorTerri Stith terri_l_stith@mcpsmd.org

Q & A