Welcome to Swatara Middle School Back to School Night

Introductions Principal – Mrs. Fowlkes Assistant Principal – Mrs. Iachini Building Secretary – Mrs. Smith Attendance Secretary – Mrs. Bernardo Guidance Secretary – Mrs. Omslaer Guidance Counselors Mrs. Smith: 6 th and 7 th Mrs. Alicea: 8 th School Nurse – Margaret McConnell Cafeteria – Ron Feger PTA President – Allison States

About Swatara Middle School Swatara Middle School students are comprised of students from four of the district’s elementary schools including: Tri-Community, Paxtang, Lawnton, and Chambers Hill Elementary School. Our Students will move on to East High School

Arrival to School Designated Bus drop off area Located on the driveway beside track/field and in front of the school building. No cars are permitted to drive up this ramp or in front of the school, between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 am and between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm. All students must enter through the cafeteria doors. Walkers/car riders must come to this entrance. (With the exception of our small buses and/or vans that drop students off in the front) Parents designated drop off area Parents are to drop off students at the parking lot entrance. After school, you may wait in the parking lot to pick up your child.

Daily Arrival/Dismissal Students arrive & enter cafeteria 7:20 a.m. Students with any dismissal note, dr. note, excuse note, etc. must turn in them in to the faculty member staffed at the attendance table in the cafeteria in the mornings. Students are released from cafeteria at 7:25 a.m. Students must be in Homeroom by 7:40 a.m. Students are late to school at 7:45 a.m. Student Dismissal2:30 p.m. Busses Depart 2:37 p.m.

Attendance Important and Mandatory! Please inform the office of your student’s absence by calling the office at , and leave message on Absence extension. If your child is absent, you must submit a note* within 3 days of absence. If a note is not turned in, it is considered an unlawful absence, and you will be notified in a letter by the school. *Dr’s note required for 3 day or more absence. Notes and other office paperwork are collected by a faculty member at the cafeteria entrance as students enter the building. Homeroom teachers do not collect notes or office paperwork. Early Dismissal: If your child needs to leave early for an appointment, please send the note in to school ahead of time. They are to give the note to the faculty member assigned to the attendance table in the morning in the cafeteria. He/She will give them a yellow dismissal slip for their teacher. When returning from appointment, they should have a Dr’s excuse with date and time. Educational Trip: Forms are available online or in the office. They must be turned in at least 7 days before the day of the trip.

Attendance Guidelines Unexcused Tardiness To School/Class 4 th & 8 th Tardy 1 Detention 12 th, 16 th, 20 th, & 24 th, then every 4 th after- ISS/OSS More than 10 minutes tardy = class cut. Any absence from school (tardy or early dismissal) that are not accounted for by an appropriate note are accumulated as unlawful/unexcused attendance.

Attendance Guidelines cont. Unexcused/Unlawful Absences Students will receive the following consequences: 3 rd, 6 th, 9 th, & 12 th - 1 Detention each 15 th, 18 th, 21 st, 24 th, 27 th, & 30 th, and every 3 rd Absence thereafter- ISS/OSS Parent Notification 1 st DayParent Letter 2 nd DayParent Letter 3 rd DayOfficial Notice 10 th DayRegistered Letter

Transportation There are fewer stops at the secondary level. Students may not ride another student’s bus (except for emergencies). “Play Dates”, sleepovers, school projects, or evening plans are not emergencies. Please call SMS office if you have any questions.

Moving If you are planning on moving, you need to do the following. Come into the school to fill out paperwork and bring in lease or new mortgage documentation and updated drivers license. If you are moving out of the district: Come in to withdraw your child by signing paperwork in order for you to register at new school district

Swatara Middle School th Grade Bell Schedule 6th Grade Bell Schedule PeriodClassTime HR7:40 – 7:45 1Academic Enrichment7:48 – 9:19 2Core7:48 – 9:19 3Core9:22-10:05 4Creative Arts/PE/H10:08 – 10:51 5Lunch10:54-11:24 6Creative Arts/PE/H11:27 – 12:10 7Core12:13 -12:56 8Core12:59-1:42 9Social Studies1:45-2:30 Dismissal2:30

6 th Grade Teams GREEN BLUE Math/Soc. Studies Brubaker (147) Flannery (139) Science/Soc. Studies Leib (145) Kellachow (140) L.A./Soc. Studies Warkomski (143) Smith (138) L.A./Soc. Studies Lewis (148) Byers-Pena (142)

6 th Grade Learning Support TeacherSheaffer121 TeacherRadishofski126

7th Grade Bell Schedule PeriodClassTime HRHomeroom7:40 -7:45 1Core7:48 - 8:33 2Core8:36 - 9:19 3Creative Arts/PE, Health9:22 – 10:05 4Core10:08 – 10:51 5Core10:54 -11:37 6Lunch11:40-12:10 7Creative Arts/PE, Health12:13 – 12:56 8Core12:59 - 1:42 9Academic Enrichment1:45 - 2:30 Announcements2:27- 2:30 Swatara Middle School th Grade Bell Schedule

7 th Grade Teams RED ORANGE English Little (119) Brown (155) Soc. Studies Knauss (152) Trout (151) Science Lowe (169) Kauffman (170) Math Rhen (154) Goss (153)

Swatara Middle School th Grade Bell Schedule 8th Grade Bell Schedule PeriodClassTime HRHomeroom7:40 -7:45 1Core7:48 - 8:33 2Creative Arts/PE, Health8:36 - 9:19 3Core9:22 – 10:05 4Core10:08 – 10:51 5Core10:54 -11:37 6Core11:40-12:10 7Lunch12:13 – 12:56 8Creative Arts/PE, Health12:59 - 1:42 9Academic Enrichment1:45 - 2:30 Announcements2:27- 2:30

8 th Grade Teams PURPLE GOLD English Bretz (119) Wolf (120) History Surmacz (115) Wenrich (116) Science Cohen (168) Hansen (169) Math Henry (117) Dubbs (118)

Swatara Middle School Reading Teachers Kreitzer (178) Luckenbill (177) Keneske-Shuey(113)

Student Code of Conduct Handbook Please read the handbook carefully and return the signed letter to school as soon as possible. Please note a few important details in the Code of Conduct: Cell phones- No student shall use a communication device during the academic school day. If the student brings a cell phone to school, and it is lost, stolen or broken, the school is not responsible for the loss or damage. Telephone- School office telephones are intended for school business only. Where a public is installed pupils shall use that telephone only, for personal calls. Pupils will not be called to the phone. Messages, if important, will be taken and delivered to the pupil. Pupils must report to the office for permission to use the phone.

Dress and Grooming The following are prohibited: Gloves, hats, caps, hoods (worn on head), scarves, sunglasses, or headphones are not permitted Camisoles, spaghetti strap, halter, tank tops, or muscle shirts Leggins, Jeggins, Spandex,Yoga Pants (Unless covered to Mid-thigh) Sagging pants, shirts w/explicit pictures (weapons/violence/sexual innuendo), belt buckles of weapons Pajama tops and/or bottoms Exposure of undergarments Consequences for inappropriate dress: 1 st offense- Clothes must be turned inside out, changed  Sent to ISS room if not changed (not on record) 2 nd offense- Detention, change clothes and parents contacted 3 rd offense- ISS

BULLYING CDSD School Board has passed a Bullying Policy (218,3) which can be found on the District Website. Bullying shall mean unwelcome verbal, written, electronic or physical contact directed at a student by another student or students, or by an adult. Bullying is occurring when there exists an imbalance of physical, psychological, or social power between the aggressor and the victim, favoring the aggressor. Instances of bullying, either being the victim or a witness, should report the incident to either a teacher, counselor or administrator.

Important Information Counselors: Meggan Smith- 6 th & 7 th grade students Niki Alicea- 8 th grade students CDSD Magazine/Cookie Dough Fundraiser District wide-2nd month of school PTSO Information Remarks from the PTSO

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