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Welcome and Introductions Dr. Sheila Gibbs Chris Cowan, Assistant Principal Donna Graham, PTO Co-President Doris Hernandez, School Nurse Wendy Holt, Volunteer Coordinator and Math Intervention Sherrie Howard, Math and Science Teacher Rep. Myra Miller-Rice, 5th Grade School Counselor Nancy McGowan, Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher Rep. Sherie Ryan-Bailey, Curriculum Specialist Rambassadors

Parent Orientation Agenda 5:00-5:45 Tours given by student Rambassadors Pizza and Salad available 5:45-6:45 Welcome and Introductions General Overview of Koontz Math and Science Curriculum Language Arts and Social Studies Curriculum Koontz Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS)- PBIS Expectations 7 Habits Leadership and School Service Opportunities Parent Involvement Attendance and Dress Code School Health and Medical Plans Additional Transition Activities 6:45-7:00 Questions

School Focus School Safety Academic Success Leadership and School Service Parent and Community Connections PBIS Expectations Leadership Empathy and Respect Attitude Discipline of Self Learn and Implement the 7 Habits

School Safety Extensive Safe School Plan Safe School Team that meets on a regular basis Active PBIS Team with data collection to identify areas where additional supports need to be implemented. Students are trained to communicate any safety concerns. Parents please call immediately with any safety concerns.

School Session 7:45-2:45 academic day Car Riders may be dropped off as early as 7:00 Walkers and Car Riders released at 2:45 2 bus loads 1st load arrives by 7:15am and leaves at 2:45 2nd load arrives by 7:35 and leaves by 3:20

Academic Classes Students have a team of 2 core academic teachers Language Arts and Social Studies Math and Science Common Core Curriculum located on Department of Public Instruction website Students are required to write homework in agenda everyday.

5th Grade Unified Arts Classes Music Art Drama (not a given every year) Technology Health/PE

Special Classes AIG Special Education Speech

Counseling Program School Counselors provide Classroom guidance lessons for every child Individual and group counseling Parent consultation Crisis counseling Coordination of various programs and activities Myra Miller-Rice-5th Lyn Bush-6th Graylyn Byrd-Koontz and Cane Creek Katherine Bonanno-School Social Worker

The new building is registered with the US Green Building Council ☼The building is built to use daytime lighting to reduce energy costs. ☼It also uses thermal heating and cooling to reduce energy consumption. ☼Other green features include water cisterns, automatic water and lighting features and gardening areas. 12

Math and Science Curriculum Presented by Sherrie Howard

Science Curriculum Goals Units: Weather, Matter & Energy, Force & Motion, Genetics, Human Body Structures & Functions, and Ecosystems Skills include: Observing, Writing Objectively, Measuring, Predicting 5 E’s of Science are integrated: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate

Curriculum Goals Mathematics The mathematics curriculum is organized into five strands: (1) Operations & Algebraic Thinking; (2) Number & Operations in Base Ten; (3) Number & Operations - Fractions; (4) Measurement & Data (includes volume) and, (5) Geometry. Problem-solving strategies are embedded into each of the 5 strands. We also integrate the eight (8) “Standards for Mathematical Practices”. Grade five is a pivotal year. It is a culmination and synthesis of what has come before in grades K through 4 and a transition to the greater independence and responsibilities students need to exhibit in middle grades.

Language Arts and Social Studies Presented by Nancy McGowan

INTERMEDIATE ELA A Bridge to… Building Independence Building stamina & rigor Preparation for ….higher content

Text-Based Evidence Teacher Directed Reading =Close Reads of Complex text - Written Response Small Groups Seminar

Text-Based Evidence Teacher Directed Reading =Close Reads of Complex text - Written Response Small Groups Seminar

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Clubs Theater Set-Design Theater Crew Unicycle Club Recycling Club Leadership Council Critter Club Flute Choir Garden Club Group Games Club Hospitality Club Lego Robotics and Cyber Droids Club Ready, Set, Create Club Clubs will change yearly Theater Set-Design Theater Crew Unicycle Club Recycling Club Reporter’s Club The Rockin’ Rams Chorus Think Globally-Act Locally Yearbook

Positive Behavior Support and Intervention (PBIS) Clear expectations taught and displayed throughout school Leadership, Empathy and Respect, Attitude and Discipline of Self (L.E.A.D.) Intervening when not meeting expectations Minor Incidents (Parent Referral) Major Incidents (Office Referral) Supporting Positive Behavior Bracelets, AAA Cards, Check In Check Out

Koontz Intermediate 20 Day Plan Koontz teachers will implement an extensive 20 day plan to support students with PBIS Expectations Seven Habits Agenda Use Organization Skills Classroom Team Building Leadership Roles in the School.

Parent Involvement Communication - Both Ways Consistency From us – website, teacher web pages, agenda, midterms, report cards, school messenger phone calls and emails, personal phone calls, conferences, newsletters, etc… From you – phone, email, agenda, conferences, etc… Consistency Routine for homework, reading, etc… Regular Expectations Volunteer – PTO opportunities and tutoring

Attendance 15 + Days – must be made up (summer or Saturday school) Documentation of excuses – written or email 7:45 – 2:45 Academic Day 7:00 supervision begins for car riders Students dismissed for class at 7:30 Tardies and Early Departures Appointments

Dress Code Primary goal is student learning hand’s width from the knee Clothing and appearance that is disruptive or distracts from that purpose will not be allowed Shorts and skirts must be an appropriate length hand’s width from the knee Pants should be worn at the waist Undergarments must be covered Tops with straps must be appropriately wide width of a credit/debit card Words, emblems, badges, signs, or symbols that are inappropriate or drug/alcohol related will not be allowed

Transition Activities Rising 5th grade students and teachers visit Koontz Estes on Wednesday, February 26th from 12:45-2:00 Glen Arden on Thursday, February 27 from 12:45-2:0O Avery's Creek on Friday, February 28 from 12:45-2:00. Monday, March 3-Parent Orientation 5:00-7:00

Transition Activities Continued Monday, April 7th-25th- Ms. Rice and Koontz Rambassadors visit each 4th grade classroom for a transition presentation Elementary counselors will assist in this presentation Elementary counselors will provide additional transition activities to help prepare your child for Koontz Intermediate School. Ms. Rice and Koontz office staff will arrange for small group tours with parents if requested. Tours on Wednesday Mornings from 8:00-9:30 with Ms. Rice Call to Schedule-Koontz-684-1295

Meet Your Teacher August 2014-Meet Your Teacher Day: 5th graders and parents come into Koontz to meet their assigned teachers and look at class lists. Classroom Orientation PTO and Volunteer Sign-Ups Purchase Koontz 7 Habits Agenda’s

School Nurse Doris Hernandez All medication forms need doctor orders and signature for medication to be given at school. All medications must be turned into the front office by parents/guardians. All medical plans must have doctor orders and signature in order to train Koontz staff in the designated procedure for your child.

Welcome Rising 5th Grade Parents Koontz Intermediate is a great place to learn!