1. WELCOME TO THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
WELCOME TO THE MIDDLE SCHOOL! WHAT SHOULD YOU AND YOUR CHILD EXPECT WHEN YOU GET HERE?
Falsetti

2. 6th Grade Team Teachers:
Mrs. Manko: Science
Ms. Waskiewicz: ELA 6
Mrs. McMahon: ELA 6/Accelerated ELA 6
Ms. Leitch: Math 6/Fundamentals of Math 6
Mrs. Rayman: Social Studies
Mr. Falsetti: Math 6/Accelerated Math 6
Everyone

3. We asked teachers what they want students and parents to know before coming to the Middle School. Here is what they said . . .
Falsetti

4. Check out our website to determine which supplies to purchase.
All teachers have different expectations concerning how they want students to organize their materials.
6th Grade Team Supply List
Falsetti

5. KOMS students use a planner to keep track of all assignments
KOMS students use a planner to keep track of all assignments. They’ll get one on the first day of school!
Falsetti

6. They’ll use the planner to keep track of all assignments.
REMEMBER – STUDENTS WILL HAVE 7 DIFFERENT TEACHERS DURING THE COURSE OF THE DAY. THEY WILL NEED TO USE THE PLANNER TO KEEP THINGS STRAIGHT
Falsetti

7. They’ll use the planner to keep track of all assignments.
REMEMBER – STUDENTS WILL HAVE 7 DIFFERENT TEACHERS DURING THE COURSE OF THE DAY. THEY WILL NEED TO USE THE PLANNER TO KEEP THINGS STRAIGHT
It is also helpful if parents check planners on a regular basis to see that it is being used.
6th grade Team Website for students and parents
6th Grade Team Webpage
Falsetti

8. Develop Study Skills
Rayman

9. Develop Study Skills
Current 6th grade students were also asked what they would want parents and students to know now that they have been at the Middle School for a year.
Rayman

10. Develop Study Skills
Current 6th grade students were also asked what they would want parents and students to know now that they have been at the Middle School for a year.
They all said that they needed to study more because as you get older the content becomes more difficult.
Rayman

11. Develop Study Skills
Current 6th grade students were also asked what they would want parents and students to know now that they have been at the Middle School for a year.
They all said that they needed to study more because as you get older the content becomes more difficult.
Completing homework and Study Guides before a test are both ways that they should study. This is an expectation in all Elementary Schools as well, but students here feel that keeping up with assignments and studying is even more important.
Rayman

12. Develop Study Skills
Here are some websites that may provide some helpful tips for improving study skills:
Great Schools
School Family
Rayman
How-To-Study

13. They also want students and parents to know . . .
Rayman

14. They also want students and parents to know . . .
To expect more homework. Even on Fridays!
Rayman

15. They also want students and parents to know . . .
To expect more homework. Even on Fridays!
There are more projects assigned in Middle School so it is important that students not wait until the last minute to do their work.
Rayman

16. They also want students and parents to know . . .
To expect more homework. Even on Fridays!
There are more projects assigned in Middle School so it is important that students not wait until the last minute to do their work.
They suggest having a flash drive so that work on projects at home and at school can be easily accessed.
Get comfortable with Google Drive!
Rayman

17. They also want students and parents to know . . .
To expect more homework. Even on Fridays!
There are more projects assigned in Middle School so it is important that students not wait until the last minute to do their work.
They suggest having a flash drive so that work on projects at home and at school can be easily accessed.
Get comfortable with Google Drive!
Students may have multiple tests on the same day.
Rayman

18. They also said . . .
HAVE FUN!!
Socialize with friends from elementary school and take time to make new friends. Don’t be nervous about this – current 6th graders found this to be the best part of Middle School!
Remember that everyone will feel nervous – your child won’t be the only one. They should ask when they need help and come with a positive attitude! (P.E.A.S.)
Leitch

19. Cafeteria Procedures
Student numbers will remain the same and must be presented at the time of purchase (typed into a keypad).
More choices of food are available. Be sure to check the monthly lunch menu on the district website.
Homeroom teachers and cafeteria monitors will give specific cafeteria instructions on day one.
Leitch

20. Prepare for a great year!
Incoming KOMS students should attend the 6th grade orientation in August. This is a student only day!!
They should practice with a combination lock this summer.
If given a summer assignment, make sure your child has it completed and done well!
Leitch

21. Students “pay” to participate in “Celebration of Success” activities
KO Kash Program
This program is designed to encourage good behavior, respect for self and others, independence, and responsibility.
Students “pay” to participate in “Celebration of Success” activities
Kash-Kart: Students are able to purchase school supplies with their Kash
KO Kash Program
Manko

22. Communicate with your child’s teachers Subscribe to PowerSchool ASAP
To the Parents:
Communicate with your child’s teachers
Subscribe to PowerSchool ASAP
Encourage your children to try their BEST
Learn when After School Work Center days are held, and make sure your sons and daughters take advantage of it
Inquire about opportunities for your child. Opportunities include: clubs, spring musical, band, intramurals, talent show and a sixth grade class trip.
Manko

23. Thanks for coming!! See you in August!!
Let’s go Pens!
Thanks for coming!!
See you in August!!
Manko