1. Welcome To Log College Middle School Learners Today. Leaders Tomorrow.
Parent Orientation
for
th Grade Students
May 30, 2017
7:00 PM

2. Here to Serve The Students, Families, and Community for the 2017-2018 School Year:
Mr. Andrew J. Doster, Principal –
Mr. Andrew Drago, Assistant Principal -
LCMS Faculty & Staff
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3. Overview of the Presentation
General information
Being in Middle School Isn’t Easy
Positive Behavior Intervention & Support
Home & School Association
How we communicate
Grade 6 Learning Experience
School Counselors & Faculty
Support Systems
LCMS Events
Questions
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4. Being in Middle School Isn’t Easy!!!
Everyone grows and matures differently
Awkward and clumsy
Restlessness and fatigue
Struggles with identity
Moodiness
Interests are influenced by peers
Less overt affection shown to parents - sometimes just rude!
Test rules and limits
In the here and now! Little regard for the future
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5. Positive Behavior Intervention & Support
Building Relationships & Connecting with Students
School Rules: Live Safely; Own Responsibility; Give Respect
Multi-Tiered System of Intervention
Resolution of Issues
“Making it Right”
Planning Assistance Room
Five Whole-School Events
Principal’s 200 Club
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6. LCMS Home & School Association
Provide Support
Volunteer
Chaperone School Events
Information About LCMS
Field Trips, Dances, 8th Grade EOY Events
7:00 PM Meetings, LCMS Library
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7. Communicating with Families
Phone
Canvas
Twitter
E-Alert
Web Page
Newsletter
Report Cards
Progress Reports
Parent - Teacher Conferences in November
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8. Grade 6 Learning Experience
A School Within A School
Teaming - 6A & 6B
Five Core Teachers & one Learning Support
7:45 AM - 2:45 PM; Late 4:15 PM
Lockers
PE/Health; Music; Office Academy; Art
Gifted
Clubs
Dances; Home & School Events; Field Trips
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9. Faculty &
Counselors
6A: Mrs. Miller (Sci), Mrs. Hirsch (Math), Miss Ball (SS), Mrs. Gil (English), Mrs. Vallalla (Reading), Mrs. Leiby (Learning Support), Mr. Sayre (Counseling)
6B: Mrs. Quillen (Sci), Mr. Levinson (Math), Mr. Stanfield (SS), Mrs. Kornuszko (English), Mrs. Waldinger (Reading), Mrs. Schwartz (Learning Support), Mrs. Boger (Counseling)
Mrs. Farley (O.A.), Mrs. Schenfelt (Art), Mr. Rogers (PE/H), Mrs. Pfeiffer (PE/H), Mr. Weisensale (PE/H), Mrs. Duchene (Music), Mrs. Drobish(Music), Mrs. Tyson (Music)
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10. Your Student is Not Alone!
Counseling Services (Mr. Sayre, Mrs. Boger)
Student Assistance Program (SAP)
Social Worker (Mr. James)
RADAR Team
School Psychologist (Dr. Webb)
Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
Positive Behavior Intervention & Support (PBIS)
Planning Assistance Room (PAR)
Nurse (Mrs. Curtin)
Faculty & Staff
Administration
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11. Log College Middle School Events
Pep Rallies
Athletics
Assemblies
Log-A-Thon
Maker Madness Days
Concerts
Field Day
Field Trips
Dances
Gym & Swim
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12. Summer Orientation Tours
August 10, 2:00 PM
August 17, 9:00 AM
August 24, 12:00 PM
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13. Log College Middle School
Question and Answer
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