WELCOME! 5th Grade Parent Night Highland Hills Middle School Thursday – April 21, 2016

Parent Orientation Agenda Welcome and introductions – Mr. Krammes, Principal 7th and 8th Grade Assistant Principal – Mrs. Emily Hatton 5th and 6th Grade Assistant Principal – Dr. Dwight Beall 5th Grade Counselor – Mrs. Rene Strause Parent/Teacher Organization Transitioning from elementary to middle school School Resource Officer – Mr. Spurgeon Frequently Asked Questions School tours Musical entertainment provided by the HHMS Music Department

HHMS Jaguars Our Mission Statement Highland Hills Middle School will provide educational opportunities that will challenge students to build upon their past and prepare for their future. Expect Excellence, Realize Potential! Our Vision Highland Hills Middle School will empower students to achieve excellence. Find Success Within!

We would love to have you join! (Thank you for the refreshments) PTO We would love to have you join! (Thank you for the refreshments)

HHMS 5th Grade Team English/Social Studies Special Education Electives Amy Paul Amanda Harper Jaynie Rockhill Jerimi Campbell Megan Roof Beatrice Harper Lauren Meunier Special Education Jodi Hogan, Beth Wilber Cheryl Meyer, Jenny Luttrell Electives Johanna Hribal – World Language Sara Fox – PE/Health Michelle Hunt – Visual Arts Stacy Patterson – PE/Health Paul Shepherd - Music Mathematics/Science Scott Ferriell Kim Gallegos Kim Guy Julie Kaiser Laura Taylor Jeff Smith Christina Brutscher Performing Arts Kathy Johnson – Orchestra Doug Elmore - Orchestra Harold Yankey - Band Philip Thomas - Band David Stone - Choir Administration Rene Strause - Counselor Dr. Beall – Assistant Principal

What to expect… Rigorous Academics Social development Challenging, nurturing learning environment Individual responsibility https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEKKix568aQ&feature=youtu.be

Safety is our #1 Priority Safety Plan – includes scheduled and unscheduled drills for fire, tornado and intruders. Discipline Plan Lunch Time Detention (LTD) Teacher Temporary Dismissal (TTD) Suspension Alternative Lab (SAL) Out of School Suspension (OSS) Bullying Policy Officer Mark Spurgeon – School Resource Officer

Important Dates Music selection due end of April. We will be hosting 4th grade student tours Greenville – May 9th Georgetown – May 11th Floyds Knobs – May 13th Registration information will be posted on the NAFCS Corporation website First Student Day – Wednesday July 27th

Frequently Asked Questions Will my 5th grader be mingling with older students? How will lunch work? How many teachers will my child see each day? Will there be recess? May I visit my child’s classroom? Where are the 5th grade classrooms? Will 5th graders be included in extra-curricular activities? What is the bus situation? Will there be before and after school care offered?

Contact Information Attendance line 812-542-3101 Main office 812-542-8501 Teachers 812-542-8501, then ext. # Daily Announcements Remind101 (Mrs. Snelling) Website www.hhms.nafcs.k12.in.us You can also follow us on Facebook & Twitter!

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