Middle School Royals May 9 2016 - Connections Plainfield Central Middle School Royals May 9 2016 - Connections

Transitional Dates of Distinction May 9th Parent Informational Night May/June PCMS student reps visit PMS June 8th/9th Grade 5 Student Visitations August (mid) 15-16 Schedules Mailed August 24th Open House: Yellow @ 5:00 Purple @ 6:00

Student Day Enter building at 7:55 AM: breakfast or homeroom; Morning Announcements; Classes; Dismissal @ 2:35 / 2:40 / 2:48; Late Bus @ 3:45 (Tues., Wed., Thurs.)

DAILY ACADEMIC / CORE CLASSES Language Arts Mathematics – pace levels in place Science Social Studies

EXPLORATORY CLASSES World Language- grades 7 and 8 Physical Education Art Family & Consumer Sciences Health Computer Music--Band, Chorus, General Music

TECHNOLOGY Web Site: plainfieldschools.org/pcms 6 Student Computer Labs 3 Student Chromebook Labs 2 Student ‘COW” labs WiFi – entire building

Social Media & Responsibility Our belief is that cell phones are not a daily necessity for functioning here at school; They do serve a purpose and should always be secured; Cell phones privileges can be revoked.

LOCKERS Daily times set by team; Sharing of combinations; Practice, practice, practice on 08/24/16

BACKPACKS Cinch sacks – can be carried Backpacks – need to be stored

GRADE 6 SUPPLIES LIST One 2 inch binder; Pencil case with zipper; Erasers (pencil top/block) Highlighter Daily Snack Summer Academic Opportunity – Website –To be updated in early June

LUNCH Choices; Seating; Time – 25 minutes; Social opportunity; Sanitation.

COMMUNICATION Agenda, Emails and Phone Calls; Website Remind Team Meeting Time; ASPEN: student and parent portal; School Messenger System / Newsletter

STUDENT RECOGNITION PCMS is a school that recognizes positive student actions: Academics; PRIDE; Attendance; NJHS

*** Late Buses Available on Tues., Wed., and Thurs GET INVOLVED……. After School Clubs (20+) Athletic Teams Drama / Music *** Late Buses Available on Tues., Wed., and Thurs

On The Move………. Enrichment programming – 16-17 Curriculum Updates / Website Safety Upgrades / Parent Pick-Up Lowe’s Gymnasium Project (sound) Weather Station World Language Programming (7/8) Partnerships: UHartford / Ellis Tech Dugouts for softball/baseball fields Remind Locker Replacement / Painting

Forms, paperwork, etc……. Academic / Athletic Medical Late Bus Field Trips ALL FOUND ON WEBSITE

PTO Involvement 5 Meetings per year (Sept., Nov., Jan., Mar., May) 2nd Wed of the month @ 5:30 (60 minute mtg) ADVISORY MODEL

Closing Thought…… “Students involved in school, beyond the school day, routinely exhibit higher levels of connection and success.”