Welcome 5th grade parents to Beach Middle School…

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Welcome 5th grade parents to Beach Middle School… “proud” Principal-Nick Angel 2012

About me… 2nd year as BMS principal 3 years as Assistant Principal at CHS 6 years as MS/HS teacher Proactive apologies: -OVER communicator -Very passionate about 6th graders and all “things” Beach -Strongly believe in Middle School philsophy

Important People to know: So who are we? Patricia Compton- 6/7thth grade counselor Dennis Strzyzewski- 8th grade counselor/teacher Sarah Bunten- 6th grade teacher Important People to know: Secretaries: Mrs. Zocharski, Mrs. Musolf, Mrs. Elkins Counseling Support: Mrs. Samuele, Mrs. Morris Special Education: Mr. Woodhams Athletics: Mr. Morris

What does “Teaming” do for my student? Gold and Blue Teachers meet and discuss Communication is more united Interventions- “We know our kids” Support Work to align assignments Activity days are team-wide rewards and incentives Coordination Two or more subjects working toward the same learning goals Similar ways of teaching across disciplines Interdisciplinary Learning

How are we successful with such a tricky age group? Teams Technology Choices How are we successful with such a tricky age group?

The Big Change… “it is but it isn't” Sample schedule: 1st - Language Arts 6 2nd - Science 6 3rd - Global Studies 6 LUNCH (grade specific) 4th - Math 6 5th - Explore rotation (see next slide) 6th - SKILLS 7th – Music (If changing let me know ASAP)

Explore rotation… 6 week classes that are grade specific -Computers -Physical Education -Art -Technology -Swimming -Health *ILH in place based upon IEP team

Snapshot… 7 hours per day 3 trimesters per year (final grades) Progress report mid point of each trimester Each trimester grade includes Citizenship and Comments components Transportation “Hub”

FAQ… All students will have a locker in “their” hallway Lunches are grade specific Activities are “grade specific”- dances, WEB events WEB is the vehicle for transitioning Are we going to camp? YES (more) Before school (7:35am) MEAP and NWEA continues Laptops via 1 on 1 program “No PDA”

So what is WEB? “Where Every Body Belongs” Coordinators- Mrs. McCalla, Mr. Boos, Mrs. Bunten WEB is designed with your student in mind. 44 Eighth grade student leaders (trained) Orientation before school begins Follow up activities with WEB leaders and small groups (Iceskating, Bowling, Dance) Logistical and social support for success Over 90%of students said their WEB Orientation was “GREAT”

6th Grade WEB Orientation (end of August) So where is everything? High energy!

Small groups and important “stuff”

Other highlights- 6th grade CAMP October 1-5 by team (2 ½ days) Parent chaperones are needed!! (The glue) Camp parent meeting the Thursday night of the first week of school Fee: $155 approximately Fundraiser – Cookie Dough Sale March Profits go toward reducing the overall cost of camp Partial Scholarships for families with serious financial hardship provided by the CEF.

Camp…

Camp memories…

Getting involved… SRSLY STAND (2nd year) Lego League Quiz Bowl Running Club Afterschool homework clubs In school “groups” Science Olympiad Workshops- “Shakespeare w/ Purple Rose”

Immunizations.... Please see handout

Timeline 2012-13 Moving Up Day-Late May Schedules sent w/ Report Cards WEB Orientation (6th grade students only)- Late August First Day of School- Tuesday after Labor Day Open House/6th Grade Camp Meeting- TBD Picture Day- 1st Friday of our first week

“Developing the whole child”

How can I stay involved? Beach website Facebook/Twitter/Blogger Weekly emails PowerSchool (sends reports to parents) Google Calendar Homework Hotpage Communication with staff Monthly newsletters “Coffee w/ the Principal”

We are excited to welcome you to the Beach Family!

Questions? *Nick Angel, Principal nangel@chelsea.k12.mi.us or ext. 2005 *Patricia Compton, Counselor pcompton@chelsea.k12.mi.us or ext. 2012 *Sarah Bunten, Teacher/WEB sbunten@chelsea.k12.mi.us or ext. 2107 *Jim Woodhams, Special Education Director jwoodhams@chelsea.k12.mi.us or ext. 2006