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Welcome to East Lyme Middle School

Our School Structure Think of it this way…….. One School Three Houses Eleven Teams The Town of East Lyme Neighborhood Individual Family

What is a Kiva? The term ‘Kiva’ has a Native American origin and is defined as a communal meeting place. In our school, it refers to a central meeting area for the members of a middle school team. It is a space other than a classroom, large enough to seat a whole team.

What is a Team? A group of teachers and students brought together as a learning community. At ELMS, 85-95 students with 5 teachers delivering the East Lyme curriculum.

LOOPING Looping is the practice which allows a team of teachers and students to remain together for a period of two or more years.

MULTIAGE The multiage team is the deliberate grouping of students across grade levels into a single learning community.

Student-Led Conferences Twice Per Year All Grades Responsibility For Learning

Life Arts Opportunities Spanish/French Physical Education Music: Band, Orchestra, Choir or General Music Art, Life Skills, and Technology Education Life Arts Classes are scheduled across Houses

ELMS PBIS Mission: To establish a continuum of effective & positive behavioral support systems in order to maximize academic achievement and a safe climate for all students RESPECT: -Self -Others -Environment

Teaching Matrix MATRIX Setting E x p e c t a i o n s Bus Hallways Locker Area Classroom Restroom Cafeteria Playground E x p e c t a i o n s Respect Self Stay in seat Face forward Walk directly to where you need to go Maintain personal space Use locker & storage spaces Keep track of your things Dress appropriately for school Do your best work Be on time & prepared Wash and dry hands Return to class immediately Finish lunch before going out Walk Dress for weather Make safe choices Others Use a quiet conversational voice Use polite language Share your seat Report unsafe behaviors Walk to the right & use correct stairwell Be considerate of others belongings Be Efficient Stay on task Follow classroom procedures Honor privacy Take turns Listen to announcements Wait your turn in line Include everyone Wait your turn Environment Keep bus clean Keep walk areas clear Keep food and drinks in bags Put litter in cans Keep walls and floors clean Use trash receptacles Use lockers appropriately Keep floor clear Keep room clean & organized Recycle Keep restroom clean Clean up your area (table and floor) Use equipment properly Return equipment Keep playground clean

Connections Connections is our advisory program here at the middle school. Groups of 11-13 students are assigned to one adult advisor. Connections groups meet two times per month for 30 minutes where they complete lessons and activities related to a monthly school-wide theme.

Monthly Themes September- Team Building October- Responsibility November- Community December- Wellness January- Goal-Setting February- Acceptance March- Cooperation April- Leadership/Citizenship May- Friendship/Closure

Advisory programs have been shown to: Help students grow emotionally and socially Contribute to a positive school climate Enhance student-teacher relationships Promote mutually respectful relationships with peers Improve students’ decision-making and communication skills Create a sense of belonging to school Improve student learning

Clubs and Activities Track and Field Cross Country Minecraft Club Guitar Club Duck Tape Club Pokémon Club Yearbook Club Art Club Wellness Club Drama Club Lego Club Cross Country Lego Robotics Orchestra Club Video Journalism Math Counts Jazz Band Flute Ensemble Chess Club Volleyball Club Leaders Club Ally Club Other Activities As Requested By Students

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