NORTH ROYALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL “We inspire and empower learners”

NRMS 2018-2019 Incoming 5th Grade Parent Orientation

Welcome NRMS Administration: Jeffrey Cicerchi, Principal Erin Calabrese– grades 7 & 8, Assistant Principal David Guciardo – grades 5 & 6, Assistant Principal Tricia Pozsgai – Assistant Principal

This We Believe Keys to Educating Young Adolescents

Essential Attributes – an educator for young adolescents must be: Developmentally Responsive Challenging Empowering Equitable

16 Characteristics Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (5) Leadership and Organization (5) Culture and Community (6)

Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS)

The BEAR WAY: - Do what’s right - Do the best you can - Treat others as you would like to be treated NR Inspire Great Class/Team Economy

The Facility

The Facility: This school was built to meet not just the academic needs of our students, but also the physical, social, and emotional needs too!

The Facility cont’d: 5th graders are all on the same floor (pod) 5th and 6th grade are housed on one side of the school Students are grouped together in teams 5th graders eat lunch as a group

Security

Course Offerings

Core Classes English/Language Arts math social studies science flex What is this?

Exploratory Classes Wheel Art Computer Cultural Reading Health All Year Alternating Days (purple/gold weeks) Band or Choir Physical Education

School-Home Communication

Communication District and Building Website www.northroyaltonsd.org Constant Contact BlackBoard Connect (automated phone system) Progress Book Facebook Twitter Remind App (many teachers utilize this)

Breakfast/Lunch

Breakfast Students will be released off the busses at approximately 7:45 AM to purchase and eat breakfast both in the cafeteria or through our Grab-n-Go process

Lunch Approximately 10:30 AM My School Bucks Approximately 20 minute recess

Where Everyone Belongs (WEB)

WEB Orientation - Tuesday, August 14, 2018. - Gold Gym, 8:00 AM WEB Orientation - Tuesday, August 14, 2018 - Gold Gym, 8:00 AM - Pick-up 12:30 PM - 5th grade parent meeting - Purple Gym, 8:00 AM

WEB Orientation Makes the 1st impression of middle school fun Encourages participation Builds excitement Sets a positive tone for the school year

Transition Activities NRMS Honor Society Students visit elementary schools 4th Grade Students Visit NRMS Tours given by WEB leaders

Most Common Fears Regarding MS Transition – 5 L’s Late, Lunch, Locker/Lock, Lost, and Left out Advanced preparation is very helpful in combating these fears * Develop a plan ahead of time with your child regarding each of these areas.

Dates to Remember - WEB/Parent Meeting/Packet Pick-up, Dates to Remember - WEB/Parent Meeting/Packet Pick-up, - Tuesday, August 14, 2018 - First Day of School - Monday, August 20, 2018 - Tentative 5th Grade Open House - Tuesday, August 21, 2018 - 6:30 – 8:00 PM - 6:00 pm (only for Enriched/English students)

Packet Pick-up Day/Packets Schedule Supply List Chromebook 1:1 PE Shirts - $7.00 Agenda (Handbook/Code of Conduct) 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM (1:00 PM is hectic!)

We look forward to a great school year with your child We look forward to a great school year with your child. Please do not hesitate to stop in over the summer, call, and/or email with any questions or concerns.