Welcome to JTMS! Mr. Kevin Lipton, Principal Dr. Kelly Cooke, Principal Ms. Kathy Cutrona, Assistant Principal Mr. Robert Hayzler, Assistant Principal KL

Tonight’s Agenda Introduction to Middle School Getting Ready for Middle School Parent Teacher Association Jefferson Township Teen Scene Tour

KL

Middle School Concept What is middle school? Community within a community Teaming Exploratory courses KL

Teaming Four “team” teachers: Mathematics Earth Science US History Language Arts KL

Typical Sixth Grade Schedule Science PE/Health/ Exploratory Language Arts World Language *Band and/or chorus Lunch/Flex* Math Social Studies PE/Health/ Exploratory KL

Exploratory Courses Art Computer Applications Creative Writing Family and Consumer Science General Music STEM KC

World Language French or Spanish Choose when entering middle school for all three years Meets every day for the full year KC

Website -Getting Involved -Code of Conduct -Parent Pick Up/Drop Off -Recognition/PBSIS **Box Tops KC

Getting Ready for Sixth Grade Immunizations Tdap Menactra Documentation of immunization or appt. Summer Parent Portal Information What Day One Will Be Like KC

Getting Ready for Sixth Grade Recommended Supply List Summer Math Summer Language Arts (and AR) Grade Six Orientation—August 30 Sponsored by JTMS PTA Walk through schedule Try out lockers KC

Why Should You Join The JTMS PTA ? Get Connected. There’s no better way to know what’s happening in your school. Tap into a Network. PTA functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers. You can share ideas, concerns, and experiences.  Watch Yourself Grow. By volunteering with your PTA, you put your skills and hobbies to use for a noble cause—your child and all children in the community. Witness Improvement. By getting involved at your child’s school you’ll be part of the solution, helping make positive changes. Be a Role Model.  Taking an active role in your child’s school is critical to their success. By becoming a PTA member, you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.

Jefferson Township Teen Scene -Mrs. Small -Mrs. Reid Mrs. Rhinesmith

What is Teen Scene? …A Place where teens can gather with one another in a safe and supervised environment.

What is Teen Scene? …Allows the targeted age group of young adults to foster positive experiences and strengthen social bonds.

What is Teen Scene? …A clean, drug-free environment to relax, take advantage of the activities/programs, and allow teens to be themselves.

We believe everyone has a superhero inside them waiting to be discovered so come discover yours. 

JTTS Summer Session starts and you will not want to miss any of these events…

June 17th- Minute to Win It Night @ St. Thomas Church in Oak Ridge, from 7:30-9:45 We will have games, snacks and pizza and something special for everyone. Fun with friends. DJ Earl will be on hand for some great music

August 19th- Luau @ CAPP Beach, on Lake Hopatcong July 15th- Country Line Dancing @ Star of the Sea Church, Lake Hopatcong, NJ August 19th- Luau @ CAPP Beach, on Lake Hopatcong September 16th, Miss Lotta on Lake Hopatcong Keep Track of changes to any summer events by “Liking” us on Facebook On-Line Registration is now available and you can access it at the www.jeffersontownship.net website

“In life you only regret the chances you didn’t take” anonymous