Welcome! Bailey Middle School 2016-2017

Greatness is a Choice… The Choice is Yours!

6th Grade Teams Heather Conn– Assistant Principal Daniela Stone- Counselor Owls Lynda Stark – ELA Tonya Singletary – Math Alyssa Kocis– SS Jon Dyer- SC Badgers Mary Adams – ELA Kelly Collum – Math Susan Olsen – SS Kourtney Mohorter– SC Cheetahs Phyllis Merritt – ELA Bryan Harbin – Math Amber Blackwell – SS Amanda Sauer- SC Troy Lowden – Math/SC Tracy Meredith – ELA/SS Pandas Erin Ballentine– ELA John Meyers– Math Lorin Hooker – SS Amanda Wheeler – SC

What do you need to know about Bailey’s PTSA? Bailey PTSA *President – Denise Cusick* denisecusick@yahoo.com Focus on Communication bailey.pta@cms.k12.nc.us Bronco Times Bronco Beacon Monthly PTA Board Meeting Volunteer opportunities Calendar of Events PTSA Website and Facebook Website http://bmsptsa.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/ Facebook http://facebook.com/baileymiddleptsa What do you need to know about Bailey’s PTSA?

“Inspiring Learners and Empowering Leaders”

2012-2013 67.8% Met Growth 2013-2014 78.6% High Growth 2014-2015 79.6% High Growth 2015-2016 82.5% Growth TBD

The7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teens Private Victory 1. Be Proactive 2. Begin With The End In Mind 3. Put First Things First Public Victory 4. Think Win-Win 5. Seek First To Understand, Then To Be Understood 6. Synergize 7. Sharpen The Saw

Digital Learning Focus

Bailey Middle School Behavior Sheet ACE Expectations Student Name: ___________________________ Homeroom Teacher: ___________________ Date Issued: __________ Bailey Middle School Behavior Sheet **CMS Handbook offenses are referrals to grade level administrators and parent contact. Compass Learning 6 @ 70%: ____________________ Club - Compass Learning 4 @ 70%: ____________________ Student Level ACE Expectations   Habit 1 Be Proactive Prepared for Class Habit 2 Contribute to Positive School Environment *Avoid Disruptions Habit 3 Put First Things First Be Responsible with Belongings Habit 4 Think Win-Win Respect Others & Property Habit 5 Listen to Others Follow Adult Directions Habit 6 Synergize Cooperate with others Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

General Information 1690+ Students 110 Staff Members Assistant Principal and Counselor in each grade Teacher Teams (Owls, Cheetahs, Badgers & Pandas) Separate hallways by grade Daily schedule Lunch & P.A. (Physical Activity) by grade Lockers and Agendas Behavior System (ACE) Athletics – 11 Teams (7th & 8th grade only) Band & Orchestra (must start in 6th grade) Clubs & Bronco Block Communication – email, webpages, conferences, Remind 101, etc School Resource Officer, video surveillance, and Nurse Partnership with Cornelius Parks & REC Active PTSA

The Transition to Middle School: What Parents Need to Know

Middle School Transitional Trauma is common due to…. More work and more to keep up with (HW & Projects). The Middle School Transition New environment, larger setting. Many teachers, changing classes. Peer pressure to fit in/Struggling self-image. They are physically, mentally, and emotionally changing

The Gender Difference… Boys tend to worry about being athletically competent. Boys tend to worry about the discipline policies. Girls tend to worry about fitting in with their physical appearance/dress. Girls tend to worry about being perceived as attractive.

You Are Very Important To Your Child’s Success! There is a direct relationship between parental involvement and student achievement! Parents need get even more involved in the middle school years. Parents should maintain strong family connections to students. Parents should encourage involvement in school activities such as clubs, athletics, and community service. Parents should listen…Seek first to understand your Bronco.

What can Parents do for 6th Graders? Join the PTSA and be involved in school activities. Volunteer at the school if you can. Continue to have lunch with your child as long as they will have you. Talk to your child often about school, grades and teachers, etc. Review Parent Portal weekly to oversee completion of work and posted grades. Encourage child to do homework and study daily. Provide a study area at home. Assist the child with homework and with being organized if needed. Communicate with your child’s counselor and teachers. Request Parent Conferences when needed! (These are not automatically scheduled). Encourage exploration of interests, but monitor time management with extra-curricular activities. Create a schedule for what their day looks like after school. Dump out book bags and lockers regularly to assist with organization and ensuring assignments are being turned in.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO A SUCCESSFUL Parents… Try not to worry. Stay calm. When in doubt, ask questions! Connect to other parents. Monitor & Support your child WE LOOK FORWARD TO A SUCCESSFUL 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR!

Please feel free to email Mr. Thomas, Mrs. Conn, or Mrs Please feel free to email Mr. Thomas, Mrs. Conn, or Mrs. Stone with specific questions related to your Bronco. Thank You!