Sligo Middle School Parent Orientation! Thursday, August 25, 2016 On as students enter

Your Administrators and Staff: Mr. Dimmick (Principal) Mrs. Jorandby (Assistant Principal) Mr. Lear (Assistant Principal)

Today’s Agenda: Tour the building Meet and greet key people at Sligo Middle School Learn how to support your student at home for the academic school year Exit Card: Questions and Concerns

Tells what our school would like to achieve or accomplish Sligo Middle School is a professional learning community that seeks to increase achievement and learning through rigorous instruction for all students while eliminating the achievement gap.

Tells who we are as a school and what we are about OUR : Tells who we are as a school and what we are about Sligo Middle School will increase the rigor and variety of the educational programs to provide every student with academic opportunities to become skilled, productive members of a global society.

Important Dates August 31 – Back to School Night September 8 – Smith Center Open House (Outdoor Education) October 1 – S’TEAM Community Day October 19/20 – Walter’s Art Gallery Field Trip February 9 – Outdoor Education Parent Meeting (February 14 - Weather Back-Up Day) March 27-29 – Outdoor Education

Field Trip Financial Planning October 19/20 – Walter’s Art Gallery Field Trip $26.00 March 27-29 – Outdoor Education $76.00 June 8 – End of Year Trip to Sandy Spring Adventure Park $40.00

Tonight’s Schedule

Introduction to Sligo VIPs Meet and Greet Introduction to Sligo VIPs Media Center

Your Administrators: Mr. Dimmick Mrs. Jorandby Mr. Lear (Principal) (Assistant Principal) Mr. Lear (Assistant School Administrator)

Your Leaders: 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Mr. Butler Mr. Davis Mrs. Tutt Mrs. Corvelli Mr. Gruber Ms. Connolly

Your Counselors: 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Ms. Bacon Mr. Guthrie Ms. Stith

Your Security Team: Mr. Scott Mr. Richard

Your Nurses: Mrs. Qubeka Mrs. Buckley

The PTSA President: Chris Rutledge VP of Fundraising: Jeannette O’Connor

Parent Troubleshooting

Resources and Procedure for Parents Cafeteria Supporting My Child Resources and Procedure for Parents Cafeteria

Student Assignment Book: Your student will be given a Student Agenda Book (SAB) the first week of school. It is a yellow book that contains places to write assignments and academic goals, as well as a calendar. The expectation is for every student to have it every day in every class It costs $5 to replace

School Day Procedures: 6th grade students are expected to have a 3-ring binder with: A divided section for each subject Homework Folder Pens and pencils Paper SAB Class specific requirements

School Day Procedures: Electronic devices should be left at home or safely secured in your child’s locker! For emergencies, students can contact you from a school telephone

Edline A communication platform used by parents, teachers, and students: Assignments (homework, projects, lessons, etc.) Grades Upcoming events Teacher email addresses Activation codes will be provided at a later date

Connect-Ed A weekly update phone call from our Principal, Mr. Dimmick Provides useful information for the upcoming week and important events Can be used for important announcements

Attendance School starts at 8:15 AM. The expectation is that each student is in his/her seat, prepared and ready to learn at this time. When your student is absent, he/she should return to school with a signed note. Your student is responsible for making up any work missed while out of school.

Getting Involved with Sligo Volunteer to chaperone field trips Encourage your student to participate in after-school activities Run your own approved after-school club Listen to Connect-Ed messages for school-wide events Join/contact the PTSA

SMS Activities: Academic Achievement Celebrations Field Trips Outdoor Education Plays/ Musicals Town Hall Meetings Intramural Athletics Dances After School Clubs (SGA, Homework Club, Cooking Club, and other Student – Interest clubs!)

Outdoor Education: Who? All 6th Graders Where? Smith Center When? March 27 - 31 (3 days and 2 nights for each group) What? Learn about nature and apply your science skills outside of the classroom Build lasting relationships with other classmates Work together to meet goals Have fun evening activities such as night hikes, carnival, and campfire