1. What does a typical day look like for my student?
Before and during Homeroom time
TEAM vs. ENCORE classes
TEAM Periods: 2, 4, 5, 7, 8
ENCORE Periods: 1, 3, 6
Lunch 10:55
Afterschool Activities
Activity Fair
Study Buddies
PJ Rama/Main Event, Student Council Fall “Dance”

2. What does it mean to be on a TEAM?
Teaming works!
middle school philosophy
action plan for your child
We meet everyday from 9:27 to 10:09
Ms. Tammie Limmer, team guidance counselor
Philosophy: Show Up, Step Up, Grow Up
education-myth/

3. Where can I find EVERYTHING I need to support my student at home?
LIONS TEAM WEBSITE:
REMIND App
Lions Team Handbook
Teacher Websites
Grade Portal – keep your contact info updated!
Planners
Office 365: office365.svsd.net

4. Lions Team
Welcome to Open House!

5. Mr. Leo Stefanacci Learning Support Teacher
About Me:
I have been a 7th grade learning support teacher for 23 years in the district.
I grew up in Ambridge and currently live in Zelienople.
My role in the classroom is to co-teach with the team teacher.
We plan our lessons to meet the needs of every student in the classroom!
We are actively helping your son or daughter succeed in the classroom!!
My advice to you as a parent is to help your child be a self-advocate.
A good place to start is to ask for help (raise their hand).

6. Mrs. Tara Schenck World History
Background
Curriculum: Early Man to the Fall of the Roman Empire
“Essential Questions” (EQs)
Ex: How is power defined, used, and transferred in government?
Online textbook accessible via SV Grade Portal
I generally communicate with you via quick portal uploads (versus many s). A “zero” on portal always has a comment.
EVERYTHING is on my website!

7. Ms. Janet Becker Strategic Reading
Comprehension Strategies:
PASS, CRAMP, and SEE
Vocabulary Strategies:
Prefixes, suffixes, Latin roots,
and Greek combining forms

8. Dean Leventopoulos (Mr. Levo) Science
Background
Teacher and golf coach at SV for 15 years
Life Science Curriculum
Hands on learning experience
Living organisms and ecology
Responsibility is on the students
Make up work
Website
Contact via

9. Dr. Mary Ellen Williams Math (Principles of Pre-Algebra, Pre-Algebra, or Honors Algebra)
Goal is for each student to make progress toward deeper understanding. Prepare for Algebra I Increase confidence through the use of a variety of resources.

10. HELP!
Two options: 1. Mornings before homeroom or during homeroom. (I arrive at 6:30 every day.) 2. After school on Tuesdays and Thursdays (Students can take the activity bus home. Two rooms staffed by SVMS math teachers.)

11. Homework 15-30 minutes per night Assigned multiple days in advance
In addition to Edgenuity
Grading will be unannounced
Welcome comments
Need to be able to verbalize what they don’t understand

12. Curriculum Differences
Ms. Susan Moury
English 7/Advanced English
Curriculum Differences
English 7
Advanced English
Heavy instruction and the analysis of literary and figurative elements will occur during the first semester; however, continued analysis assessments will occur through the entire year.
explicit and direct guidance and review with a gradual release of direct instruction
Summer assignment and assessment
Advance English students are expected to come to the beginning of 7th grade with a thorough knowledge of literary element and figurative language.
Advanced English students are expected to be more independent in their analysis; answers on study guides/questions will not be provided prior to the test.

13. You know you’re in middle school when…
… a regular homeroom discussion involves the “personal hygiene” talk.
… hyperbole is not just an English term, but a way of life.
… the hardest part is learning how to open your locker.
… the boys care more about their hair than the girls.
… you never have a pencil even though your mom just bought you a whole tree’s worth at Target.
… when your parents still go to Open House!