1. Welcome to Otto Middle School
Transitioning to 6th Grade – Parent Night 2017

2. Welcome Future Bobcat Parents!
Introduction of staff
PTA spirit wear and school supplies will be available for purchase at Schedule pick up and 6th grade open house in August
For more PTA information go to:
Start/dismissal times
Start = 8:30/Dismissal=3:30
Building opens at 7:45
Tutorials offered 7:45-8:20/3:40-4:30
Carpool procedures
School bus procedures
Campus Administration
Antoine Spencer, Principal
Kennitra Robertson,
Assistant Principal
Melanie Schulte,

3. Overview of OMS Music Programs
Any music class is a full year commitment course.
Registration Materials have been sent to your child’s school. Please make sure you talk with them about their music choice.
Music Directors
Abby Villarreal,
Band
Vanessa Chavez,
Choir
Anu Daniel,
Orchestra

4. Overview of OMS Music Programs
Music Directors
Abby Villarreal,
Band
Vanessa Chavez,
Choir
Anu Daniel,
Orchestra
Band Program Overview
Choir Program Overview
Orchestra Program Overview

5. Band
Instrument selection day will
be held on March 18th

6. CHOIR

7. ORCHESTRA violin, viola, cello, and bass
Instrument selection date will be
March 6:30 pm in the
OMS Cafeteria

8. Overview of OMS PE Program
OMS Coaches
Arthur Garza, Athletic Director
Coaching Team: Josh Frazier
Michael Godwin
Kaylin Kelley
Jessica Lentz
Daniel Moman
Middle school students are required to take 4 total semesters of PE
OMS 6th graders will take 2 semesters of PE
“Dress out” requirement
Appropriate attire for PE
Locker room procedures
UIL athletics begin in 7th grade

9. Elizabeth Miller, PACE Teacher
Welcome to 6th Grade!
Core classes overview
Language Arts block – 2 periods
Mathematics – On level or Honors
Science
Social Studies – World Cultures
PACE in Social Studies – class meets daily
Honors English and Science begin in 7th grade
Bobcat Academy (advisory)
Agenda/Planner
Parent Portal
Provides direct access to student grades/attendance
Parent/Student Communication
Google Classroom
Remind
6th Grade Team Leaders
Sara Price
Patricia Garvin
Elizabeth Miller, PACE Teacher
Susan Dobrey,
Math Rocks

10. 6th Grade Sample Course Schedule
6th Grade Counselor
Nikole
Roberson
Fall Semester
Spring Semester 1
English L/A 6 2
Reading Eng 6 Blk 3 PE 4
Math
Bobcat Academy 5
Science 6
Social Studies 7
Band, Choir, or Orchestra

11. Registration for 6th Grade
Decide on a fine arts class
Complete Otto 6 registration card and return it to the elementary teacher no later than :
January 25, 2017
Otto counselors will assist students at their elementary schools with online course selection during the week of:
January 27th
Attend assigned instrument selection meetings:
March 18 and March 31
6th Grade Counselor

12. Welcome to 6th Grade! 6th Grade Counselor 2017-2018 Lockers
Assigned locker and combination
Practice time during August 2017 schedule pick up and 6th grade open house
Practice time during the first weeks of school
Passing periods
4 minutes between classes – moving to next class, visiting locker, using restroom and water fountain
All 6th grade core classes are located in the same area of the school
Lunch
All 6th graders eat lunch together at the same time
30 minutes long
Students can choose where to sit
6th Grade Counselor

13. OMS Clubs and Activities
Clubs and activities open to 6th graders
Advanced Basketball Lego League
Alice Coding Math Counts
Anime Minecraft
Book Muslim Student Association
Car & Motorcycle NJHS
Card Science Fair
Cheerleading Soccer
Creative Writing Speech
Epic Ambassadors Step
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Student Council
Hip Hop Dance Crew Trivia
KEYSS Whiz Quiz
6th Grade Counselor

14. What’s Next? August 2017 6th Grade Counselor 2017-2018
Online registration and schedule pick up
Emergency information
Truancy form
Policy guide
Schedule Pickup on campus
(dates assigned by PISD)
Practice locker
Find your classrooms and practice your schedule
Purchase School supplies and OMS spirit wear
6th Grade Orientation/ Open House always takes place prior to the first day of school
6th Grade Counselor

15. The PAWSitive student displays these Core Values at all times:
Pride in School
Academic Excellence
Willing to Succeed
Shows Respect

16. You’re A PAWS-itive student
What are Bobcat Bucks?
They are a Thank You from your teachers, counselors, and principals for meeting our behavioral expectations here at Otto.
Bobcat Bucks are also a way to continue to motivate you to display excellent citizenship at all times.
BOBCAT BUCK
Pride in School
Academic Excellence
Willing to Succeed
Shows Respect
You’re A PAWS-itive student
First/Last name_____________________
Teacher’s Initial:________ Lunch A B C

17. How do I earn them? Pride in School Academic Excellence
You receive one when you are seen displaying the PAWSitive values in hallways, bathrooms, cafeteria and gym.
They are given to you by your teachers, counselors & principals.
Pride in School
Academic Excellence
Willing to Succeed
Shows Respect

18. PAWSitive Student Awards
PAWSitive Rewards
Bobcat Store
Patio Passes
PAWSitive Student Awards
Platinum Cards
Recognition
Socials

19. Counseling Department’s Twitter: @OttoCounseling
Otto Information
For more information please refer to the websites listed below:
School Website:
School’s Twitter:
Counseling Department’s
Weebly (for grade level information):

20. Sign up for Remind Updates
From Mr. Spencer

21. Questions or Concerns? Contact See you next year! ☺ Nikole Roberson
6th Grade Counselor
Contact
Nikole Roberson
See you next year! ☺