Middle School Organization School supplies, lockers, and backpacks, oh my!

Start with Your Student’s Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:35amWarning Bell 7:40-8:32Period 1 8:36-9:26Period 2 9:30-10:20Period 3 10:24-10:44SDR 10:39-11:09Lunch 11:13-12:18SDR/Period 4 12:22-1:12Period 5 1:16-2:06Period 6 Wednesday 10:10amWarning Bell 10:15-10:53Period 1 10:57-11:33Period 2 11:33-12:03Lunch 12:07-12:42Period 3 12:46-1:21Period 4 1:25-2:01Period 5 2:05-2:41Period 6

Lockers  No bags are to be brought to class, therefore choose a backpack without an internal frame  Practice opening a combination lock this summer, both for PE and hall lockers – Video can be found HERE.HERE  Everything, at some point in the day, goes in their hall locker, therefore it needs to fit!  Combinations must be kept confidential and students do sign a locker agreement.

Outside of a Locker

Inside of an Organized Locker

Inside of a Disorganized Locker

Some Ideas!  Each student will have their own organization that works best for them  It may take a few trial and errors to figure out which organization system works best for your student  Supply lists will be out in the summer. Students do not need to bring everything on the first day – in fact, paper, pencil, and a folder may be sufficient that first day

Some supply ideas  These pockets are great because they are clear and fit everything you need for one class – book, journal, pencil, etc. Found at Staples.

Some Supply Ideas  If you choose binders, the large, fabric ones DO NOT fit in the lockers. Smaller, flexible ones work best.

Some Supply Ideas  And sometimes, good old fashioned peachies or paper folders are best for either all classes, or as a place to keep all homework.

Maywood Website

Staff Directory The staff directory is where you will find all teacher websites. They include, homework, class, work, attachments. Bookmark your student’s teachers pages to make it that much easier!

Family Access  Grades  Test Scores  Use it after the fact to ensure work was turned in/graded

Your Homework Role  Ebb and flow – going from one teacher to 6 can be difficult. They will need your help even though they may not want it at first!  Once they’ve figured it out, you can pull back.  It will be a back and forth for the rest of middle school, and possibly even high school.