Summit Middle School Welcome 1

Agenda Welcome and Introductions—Mrs. Speight Pillars of Middle School—Victoria Butterfield -Transitions/Articulation Process -Teams and Teaming -Flex block timetabling -Advisory -Explorations Beyond Class Time & Free Time—Victoria Butterfield Getting Help—Ms. Ascoli Questions?—Victoria Butterfield Breakout Groups/Translation—English/Chinese in MPR with Gerri Wagner & Victoria, Korean in library with Ian Yoon Kang & Ms. Ascoli, Farsi in music room with Zahra Rahbari & Mrs. Speight 2

Transitions Students in SD43 have 2 significant transition times during their school careers – 1 from grade 5-6, and the other from grade 8-9 Summit Middle School welcomes new grade 5 transitioning students as they arrive, and passes on the leaving grade 8 students to various high schools

Articulation Process Visit to Grade 5 classes in April Parent Info Evening in April Meetings with Grade 5 Teachers and Student Services Teachers (IEPs transferred) in April; separate mtgs more in-depth for students with IEPs Challenge and EAL info transferred Placement Process; Articulation Forms and Notes in May; extra visits Grade 6 For A Morning in June

Teams and Teaming Currently: Grade 6 or Grade 6/7 mixed on teams with Grade 7/8 classes Six teams, each with 4 classes Purple Thunder Walking Red Yellow Minions Jade Tigers (Green) Blue Lightning Orange Inferno 5

Flex Block Timetabling Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:40 Start Core Later Start, at 9:00! Block 1 Core/Exp Math Block 2 Block 3 Nutrition break 10:46-10:56 Block 4 Block 5 Lunch 12:18-12:58 Block 6 Block 7 Block 8 End 3:00 pm

Advisory BCB—”Building Connections Block” within the flexible timetable, with your core team Focus on social and emotional learning, relationships, problem-solving, some of the HCE curriculum etc. 10

Explorations Digital Literacy (computer lab) Home Arts (cooking, sewing) Performing Arts (music, drama) Tech Ed (woodwork, electronics) P.E.(all year, alternate days) Art/French (half year each, alternate days) 7

Beyond Class Time Athletic Teams – swim, cross country running, field hockey, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, track & field, badminton, rugby Music—Band & Choir as graded courses Clubs –ski and snowboard, jazz band, library monitors, drama, debate, traffic squad, origami, Eco, Yu-Gi-Oh/Pokemon, chess, Go Girls, “Waffle-o” etc.

Free Time Playground, zipline, climbing net, forest Outdoor basketball and hockey courts Counselling area Library Multi-Purpose room (MPR) Classrooms Lunch hour games—Beach House Intramurals Kateslem After School program (www.kateslem.com for registration info)

Getting Help Core Teacher Counsellor and Youth Worker Student Services teachers Team Leaders, or Explorations teachers Noon Hour supervisors EAs, custodians, office staff Principal and Vice-Principal Parents Self advocating

Questions What about homework? Use website!! 2. Where do I keep my stuff? 3. Can I bring electronics to school? 4. When will I know what team I am on? 5. Will I know anyone in my class or team? 6. What happens at lunch time? 7. Can I leave the school grounds? 8. How will I know when to join teams etc? 9. Where can I get a school supplies list? 10. Parents—parking, volunteering, communication, announcements, newsletters? 21

See you at Summit! June 1st 9:30 am – 11:30 am Grade 6 For a Morning Sept 2nd 5:00 pm – Team Lists Posted on Front Doors of School September 6th – First Day of School!