1. WELCOME TO OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL

2. MIDDLE SCHOOL GOALS To inspire lifelong learners
To create a safe environment conducive to learning
To encourage students to become independent
To foster academic and social responsibility
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3. Monroe-Woodbury Middle School Administration
Michael Maesano
Assistant Principal
Dalila Serrano
John Kaste
Principal
Amanda Collins
Assistant Principal
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4. MRS. HASSLER GUIDANCE COORDINATOR
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MRS. HASSLER GUIDANCE COORDINATOR

5. WHO’S IN THE HOUSE?
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6. YELLOW HOUSE Mr. Maesano Assistant Principal Mrs. Pelcin
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Mrs. Pelcin
School Counselor

7. BLUE HOUSE Ms. Serrano Assistant Principal Ms. Hawxhurst
School Counselor

8. GREEN HOUSE Ms. Collins Assistant Principal Mr. DiGiovanni
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Ms. Collins
Assistant Principal
Mr. DiGiovanni
School Counselor

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10. POWERSCHOOL
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11. PowerSchool Parent Portal
Monitor grades and attendance
Receive automated notifications
Update contact information and opt-out of certain messaging channels*
View course request for the next school year
With PowerSchool’s Parent Portal,
parents are empowered to:
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*Parents are not able to opt-out of Emergency Broadcasts

12. Monitor Grades and Attendance
Sample
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13. Contact Information
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14. Community/Building Activities
Multicultural Night
PTA/BLC
Olweus
Recreational (REC) Night
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15. Opening Day Tuesday, September 6th, 2016
As the students exit the bus, remember to listen for the bus slot number.
At the 8:00 a.m. bell, students should proceed to their Advisory.
During the “Extended Advisory” the students will receive:
- A Student Planner A Class Schedule
- A Manila Folder with important information and forms for your parents.
After Advisory, ALL students should report to their first period class.
At the dismissal bell, all students will proceed to the designated bus slot number and board their bus. MM

16. DS

17. Period 4 YELLOW 10:44am-11:24am Period 5 GREEN 11:27am-12:07pm
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Period 6 BLUE :10pm-12:50pm
Period 7 RED :53pm-1:33pm

18. MIKE

19. Important Academic Information
Grade Point Average
Calculated from all courses that receive a numerical grade
Honor Roll
High Honor Roll and above
Honor Roll to 89.4
Accelerated Courses
Accelerated Math program begins in grade 7
Accelerated Science program begins in grade 8
National Junior Honor Society
Students are invited to apply in the 3rd quarter of grade 7
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20. Middle School Backpacks
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21. - Numbers & Letters on Lockers.
LOCKER ISSUES.....
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-Combinations
-Locks Required
-PE Lockers
- Numbers & Letters on Lockers.

22. ATHLETICS, CLUBS, REC-NIGHTS, INTRAMURALS, & ACTIVITIES
Art Club - Advisor: Chuck Witte
Chess Club - Advisor: Tjok Dalem Arsa Artha
Math Team – Advisor: Alicia Randall
Musical Production-Advisors Maureen Burt, Steven Wing, Erin Robinson
Odyssey of the Mind – Coaches:  TBD
Purple Bridges – Advisor:  Anthony DeFusto
Roma Club – Advisor: Grace Davi Science Olympiad – Advisor: Gilles Reimer
Sewing Club – Advisor: TBD 
Special Olympics – Advisor:  Dana Schackman
Spelling Bee- Advisor:  Kristine Mirenda
Student Council– Advisors: Eileen McNamara, S. Slockbower, J. Ahearn
Yearbook – Advisors: Danielle Roman, Laura Koch
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23. Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports
Boys’ Cross Country – Varsity, Modified
Girls’ Cross Country – Varsity, Modified
Football – Varsity, Junior Varsity, Modified
Boys’ Soccer – Varsity, Junior Varsity, Modified
Girls’ Soccer – Varsity, Junior Varsity, Modified
Volleyball – Varsity, Junior Varsity, Modified
Winter Sports
Boys’ Basketball – Varsity, Junior Varsity, Modified
Girls’ Basketball – Varsity, Junior Varsity, Modified
Cheerleading – Varsity, Junior Varsity, Modified
Wrestling – Varsity, Junior Varsity, Modified
Spring Sports
Boys’ Baseball – Varsity, Junior Varsity, Modified
Girls’ Softball – Varsity, Junior Varsity, Modified
Boy’s Track – Varsity, Modified
Girls’ Track – Varsity, Modified

24. AFTER SCHOOL BUS SCHEDULE 4:00 PM TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY 5:00 PM
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AFTER SCHOOL BUS SCHEDULE
4:00 PM
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY
5:00 PM
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY

25. Helpful Tips:
Remember your slot number. This number does not change, but sometimes busses do.
Cell phones are prohibited, however...
When you’re sick, stay home! Your teachers will save work for you when you return. If you are going to be out more than two days, please contact the main office to have work collected for you.
Parents: Please check the Daily Announcements under school links on the Middle School homepage to find information on daily activities.
On the first day of school, go to Advisory. You will have time there to figure everything out.
Proper attire: Refer to dress code in the handbook
Keep your locker combination to yourself!
Your school counselor can assist you with a variety of concerns.
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Amanda
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26. See you on Tuesday, September 6th
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See you on Tuesday, September 6th