1. Thoreau Demonstration Academy’s New Student/Parent Orientation
How could youths better learn to live than by at once trying the experiment of living?” Henry David Thoreau

3. LISTENING

4. READING

5. SPEAKING

6. COLLABRATIVE GROUP WORK

7. To Be Informed & Involved!
We Want You
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To Be Informed & Involved!

8. Why Get Involved? Better attitudes and behavior
Higher grades and test scores
Better attitudes and behavior
 Better school attendance
 More homework completed
 Greater likelihood of graduating from high school
 Better chance of enrolling in postsecondary school

9. How Do I Stay Informed? Parent Portal- PowerSchool Weekly Agendas
Ehowl & Phone Tree
Thoreau Website – thoreau.tulsaschools.org
Progress Reports & Report Cards
Student Led Conferences

10. Website Thoreau Blog http://thoreauptsa.blogspot.com Thoreau Twitter
Thoreau Twitter
Thoreau PTSA Facebook Page    

11. Can I Track My Child's Grades?
Parent Portal
Check their grades online
Parents

12. PowerSchool Parent User's Guide
T U L S A
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PowerSchool Parent User's Guide
Creating an Account
Parents,
If you have not done so, new account logins must be created.
- Yo u will be able to create your own User Names and Passwords.
- Each parent can create their own login to access their respective child(ren).
Visit
You should see the following login screen:
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1. Click the Create Account button
Having trouble logging in?
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13. Weekly Agendas Math (Block I) Science (Block I & II) (Block II) Monday
Turn in ACE
12.3 Surface Area of Rectangular prisms pg #1-30
Read House of the Scorpion
Turn in 12.3
ACE hand-out
Tuesday
12.4 Surface Area of Cylinders pg #1-18,
Wednesday
Investigation #3 Prisms & Cylinders
OCCT discussion with Mrs. Doctor
Thursday
Continue Investigation #3
Friday
Finish Investigation #4
Check-up Quiz
Check up Quiz
Standards
(8th)- 5.1, 5.3
(7th)- 5.1, 5.2, 1.2, 2.1b, 5.3
CS – 3.0, 3.1, 3.2
5.1, 5.2, 1.2, 2.1b, 5.3

14. Adolescent Developmental Needs
Physical changes are more dramatic than any time other than early infancy- awkward movement, eats a lot, moody, needs sleep
Need for appropriate social interactions – monitor your children’s electronic communications
Friendships can be intense and volatile

15. Adolescent Developmental Needs
Middle school students have a strong concern and connection for what is right and for social justice
Need to be listened to
Need challenging curriculum

16. Timberwolf Training Camp (for incoming 6th graders)
Before school starts
9:00-12:30
Meet your teachers
Get your locker
Bring your school supplies
Get your schedule
An invitation will be mailed to you with the date.

17. Next Steps Buy school supplies and uniforms
Summer Reading Project (in handout)
Timberwolf Training Camp
(Before school starts)

18. Thoreau’s Buzzwords Tribes Extended Day ZAP Being There Summons
Student Led Conferences
(Descriptions in handout)
MicroSociety
Agenda
Block
Rubric
Inquiry

19. Uniform Guidelines Boys Khaki or Black PLEATED pants
White, black or hunter green polo style shirt (2-3 buttons only)
Light yellow or white long sleeve oxford type shirt.
Black or Brown Belt
Solid backing or strap. No boots or flip flops.
Green or Black sweatshirt with logo
Gray fleece Thoreau jacket or vest
Green sweater vest or cardigan
Thoreau plaid tie

20. Uniform Guidelines Girls Khaki or Black PLEATED pants
White, black or hunter green polo style shirt (2-3 buttons only)
Light yellow or white long sleeve oxford type shirt.
Black or Brown Belt
Solid backing or strap no boots or flip flops
Green or Black sweatshirt with logo
Gray fleece Thoreau jacket or vest
Green sweater vest or cardigan
Thoreau plaid tie

21. Thank You for your attendance tonight.
Welcome to Thoreau!
Home of the T-Wolves!