1. Memorial Middle School
Open House – March 7, 2018
6:00 – 8:00 PM

2. La Joya ISD Vision Educational Excellence: The Right of Every Student
La Joya ISD Mission Statement
La Joya Independent School District is committed to providing Educational Excellence through rigor, relevance, relationships and personal responsibility. We are the integral part of learning where students become successful and productive contributors to our global society. We embrace, with passion, the commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability that will allow our students to imprint the world.

3. Memorial Middle School Administrative Team
Principal Mr. Daniel Villarreal Assistant Principal Ms. Gloria Ramos Curriculum Facilitator Mrs. Yadira Rangel
Counselors
8th Counselor Mrs. Nereida Vela
7th Counselor Mr. Xavier Sandoval
6th Counselor Mrs. Rosalinda de la Garza
Social Worker
Mrs. Minerva Acosta

4. Team Teachers
ELA -
Math -
Science -
Social Studies -

5. Upcoming Testing Dates
STAAR
Date
Subjects
Grades
Tuesday
April 10
Writing
Math
7th Grade
8th Grade
Wednesday
April 11
Math (8th)
Calculus Track only
Reading
Monday
May 14
Math Retest
6th – 7th Grades
May 15
Reading Retest
May 16
Science
Thursday
May 17
Social Studies

6. Test-Taking Tips Encourage your child to do their best on the test.
Make sure your child gets enough sleep on the night before the test.
Ensure that your child eats a healthy breakfast, at school or at home.
Remind them to keep a positive attitude throughout the test.

7. TIPS for Parents
Be sure your child is prepared for class each day (Supplies, Homework, Projects, etc.)
Help your child budget time for long-range projects and assignments.
Encourage your child to seek help from teachers.
Discuss what your child is learning in each subject.
Review progress reports and report cards with your child.
Encourage your child to perform at the highest level.
Provide a quiet, well-lit study area at home and set regular times for homework.
Help your child make connections between learning and real-life experiences.
Encourage your child to become involved with clubs and activities.
Have your child read at least 30 minutes daily.
Encourage your child to come to school every day.
Alert us right away if your child has a safety concern.
Know your child’s friends.
Encourage your child to go to bed early.

8. Goal Setting

9. Gaining Color-Bands Red to Green to Dark Blue

10. ColorBands Goal setting conversations with your son/daughter
Does your child know their score and ColorBand for each of the STAAR tests they take at MMS?
Does your child know what their projected goal is for this year in each of the tested areas?
Our goal at MMS is for each student to gain 2 ColoBands to ensure that all students are College and Career Ready
Is your child’s ColorBand in navy blue – Ivy League, College and Career Ready?
If you need more information on your child’s ColorBand score and their progress, please meet with their team teachers during their conference periods.

11. Conferences/Conferencias
Si le gustaría preguntar sobre el progreso de su hijo/a, favor de poner una cita confidencial con sus maestros o llamar al
If you would like to discuss any confidential information regarding your son/daughter’s progress, please feel free to schedule a teacher/parent conference at

12. High School BPCC Training
Welcome all/thank sponsors!
Participant introductions
Explain role of Bullying Prevention Coordinating Committee – (BPCC) Refer to Committee Notebook “BPCC Membership and Related Tasks” SWG, Doc. 10.
Trainer introduction – explain role as trainer AND consultant who will be working with them for a minimum of one year…
Review High School BPCC training agenda & meeting logistics
“Parking lot” for questions that are not addressed at that time
Four Corners Icebreaker Activity (Trainer’s Manual [TM] Tab 2, Doc. 2) or other ice-breaker activity.
©2015 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U.S.

13. PBIS Expectations (Positive Behavior Intervention System)
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Safe

14. Student Expectations Expectativas
1. Be on time
2. Be prepared
3. Respect self and others
4. Stay on Task
5. Demonstrate self-control
Llegar a tiempo
Venir preparado
Respetar a otros y a uno mismo
Mantenerse trabajando
Demonstrar control de uno mismo

15. STUDENT ATTENDANCE AND TRACKING ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM - SATA
What is it?
SATA is a program intended to help students recover instructional minutes of the school day in order to maintain the required 90% attendance
Who is it for?
Students with excessive absences
Students with multiple Out of School Suspensions
When is SATA?
Monday – Thursdays 3:35 – 5:35 PM

16. Importance of Reading

17. Reading Expands Vocabulary

19. Reading Renaissance Student Goals
Students must read their library books for 30+ minutes every day at home.
Students must read and test on a library book on a weekly basis.
Students must score a 90% or higher on the books tested.
Students must read at least 28,000 words a week.
Students must be reading at the following levels by the end of the year:
6th reading level
7th reading level
8th reading level

20. Class Supplies Útiles Escolares
Please remind your son/daughter that they need to come to class prepared with supplies
Supplies Needed
Spiral
Pencils/pens
Favor de recordar a sus hijos sobre la importancia de venir preparados a la escuela
Útiles necesarios
Libreta
Lápices y Plumas

21. Dress Code Reglas de vestuario
Only Black or Blue Jeans Allowed
No torn jeans
Natural hair color
Polo style shirt
6th Grade – White
7th Grade – Red
8th Grade – Black
Solo se permite pantalones de mezclilla color azul o negro
No se permiten jeans rotos
Camiseta tipo polo
Grado 6 - Blanco
Grade 7 - Rojo
Grado 8 - Negro
Monday – OLWEUS Bullying Spirit Shirt
Wednesday – College Spirit Shirt
Friday – Lobos Spirt Shirt

22. AdvancED Visit March 26 – 27, 2018
Accreditation visit at Memorial Middle School
Minimum of 5 educators visit classrooms
Evaluate 7 areas involving classroom instruction
Survey students, teachers, and parents
Debrief and review findings
Advantages:
Will add prestige to our school
Will allow for students to transfer course credits in and out of state for similar course(s) taken

23. Skyward Student and Family Access Portal de padres - acceso de familia
Skyward Family Access is a web-based product that will allow parents to be more connected with their children’s academic progress and to update information over the internet.
Visit Lab/Classroom 45 with Ms. Acosta for assistance with online registration.
Acceso de familia es un producto basado en web que permitirá a los padres a estar más conectados con el progreso académico de sus hijos y para actualizar la información en la internet.
Visite el salón 45, Ms. Acosta estará disponible para asistir con la registración en línea de su hijo/a.

24. Some of the items parents can view with Family Access include/Artículos que pueden ver con acceso a familia incluyen:
Attendance
Gradebook
Assignments
Schedules
Emergency Information
Online registration information
Asistencia
Grados
Asignaciones
Horarios
Información de emergencia
Registro por el internet

25. Otras Fechas Importantes
Other Important Dates
Otras Fechas Importantes
March 12-16, 2018
Spring Break
March 30 & April 2, 2018
NO CLASSES
April 20, 2018
May 25, 2018
Last Day of School

26. to our local community partners for supporting Memorial Middle School
Special Thank You
to our local community partners for supporting Memorial Middle School
Community Partners
Salad Delight
Fresh Smiles Dentistry
Planch Arte
Tropical Breeze
LJISD
Crime Stoppers
Sports & Learning Complex

27. THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!
GRACIAS POR ATENDER!