1. Middle School Royals May 9, 2017- Transition/Connections
Plainfield Central
Middle School Royals
May 9, Transition/Connections

2. Transitional Dates of Distinction
May 9th Parent Informational Night
May/June PCMS student reps visit PMS
June (early) Grade 5 Student Visitations
August (mid) Schedules Mailed
August 24th Open House: 4:30
5:30

3. Student Day Enter building at 7:55 AM: breakfast and/or homeroom;
Live Morning Announcements;
Classes;
2:37 / 2:39 / 2:48;
Late 3:45 (Tues, Thurs.)

4. DAILY ACADEMIC / CORE CLASSES
Language Arts
Mathematics – pace levels in place
Science
Social Studies

5. Daily EXPLORATORY CLASSES
World Language- grades 7 and 8
Physical Education
Art
Family & Consumer Sciences
Health
Computer
Music--Band, Chorus, General Music

6. TECHNOLOGY Web Site: plainfieldschools.org/pcms
6 Student Computer Labs
6+ Student Chromebook Labs
2 Student ‘COW” labs
WiFi – entire building

7. Social Media & Responsibility
Our belief is that cell phones are not a daily necessity for functioning here at school;
They do serve a purpose and should always be secured;
Cell phones privileges can be revoked.

8. LOCKERS Daily times set by team; Sharing of combinations;
Practice, practice, practice on 08/24/17

9. BACKPACKS
Cinch sacks – can be carried
Backpacks – need to be stored

10. GRADE 6 SUPPLIES LIST One 2 inch binder; Pencil case with zipper;
Erasers (pencil top/block)
Highlighter
Daily Snack
Summer Academic Opportunity – Website
–To be updated in early June

11. LUNCH Choices; Seating; Time – 25 minutes; Social opportunity;
Sanitation.

12. COMMUNICATION Agenda, s and Phone Calls; Website Remind Team Meeting Time; ASPEN: student and parent portal; School Messenger System / Newsletter

13. STUDENT RECOGNITION
PCMS is a school that recognizes positive student actions: Academics; PRIDE; Attendance; NJHS

14. *** Late Buses Available on Tues and Thurs
GET INVOLVED…….
After School Clubs (20+)
Athletic Teams
Drama / Music
*** Late Buses Available on Tues and Thurs

15. On The Move………. Enrichment programming – 16-17 Curriculum / Website
State Testing Results – Level 1
Safety Upgrades / Parent Pick-Up
Weather Station
World Language Programming (6/7/8)
Partnerships: UHartford / Ellis Tech

16. Forms, paperwork, etc……. Academic / Athletic Medical Late Bus
Field Trips
ALL FOUND ON WEBSITE

17. PTO Involvement 5 Meetings per year (Sept., Nov., Jan., Mar., May)
2nd Wed of the 5:30 (60 minute mtg)
ADVISORY MODEL

18. Closing Thought……
“Students involved in school, beyond the school day, routinely exhibit higher levels of connection and success.”