1. Welcome to JTMS! Mr. Kevin Lipton, Principal
Dr. Kelly Cooke, Principal
Ms. Kathy Cutrona, Assistant Principal
Mr. Robert Hayzler, Assistant Principal KL

2. Tonight’s Agenda Introduction to Middle School
Getting Ready for Middle School
Parent Teacher Association
Jefferson Township Teen Scene
Tour

3. KL

4. Middle School Concept What is middle school?
Community within a community
Teaming
Exploratory courses KL

5. Teaming Four “team” teachers: Mathematics Earth Science US History
Language Arts KL

6. Typical Sixth Grade Schedule
Science
PE/Health/ Exploratory
Language Arts
World Language
*Band and/or chorus
Lunch/Flex*
Math
Social Studies
PE/Health/ Exploratory KL

7. Exploratory Courses Art Computer Applications Creative Writing
Family and Consumer Science
General Music
STEM KC

8. World Language French or Spanish
Choose when entering middle school for all three years
Meets every day for the full year KC

9. Website
-Getting Involved -Code of Conduct -Parent Pick Up/Drop Off -Recognition/PBSIS
**Box Tops KC

10. Getting Ready for Sixth Grade
Immunizations
Tdap
Menactra
Documentation of immunization or appt.
Summer Parent Portal Information
What Day One Will Be Like KC

11. Getting Ready for Sixth Grade
Recommended Supply List
Summer Math
Summer Language Arts (and AR)
Grade Six Orientation—August 30
Sponsored by JTMS PTA
Walk through schedule
Try out lockers KC

12. Why Should You Join The JTMS PTA ?
Get Connected. There’s no better way to know what’s happening in your school.
Tap into a Network. PTA functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers. You can share ideas, concerns, and experiences. 
Watch Yourself Grow. By volunteering with your PTA, you put your skills and hobbies to use for a noble cause—your child and all children in the community.
Witness Improvement. By getting involved at your child’s school you’ll be part of the solution, helping make positive changes.
Be a Role Model.  Taking an active role in your child’s school is critical to their success. By becoming a PTA member, you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.

13. Jefferson Township Teen Scene -Mrs. Small -Mrs. Reid Mrs. Rhinesmith

15. What is Teen Scene?
…A Place where teens can gather with one another in a safe and supervised environment.

16. What is Teen Scene?
…Allows the targeted age group of young adults to foster positive experiences and strengthen social bonds.

17. What is Teen Scene?
…A clean, drug-free environment to relax, take advantage of the activities/programs, and allow teens to be themselves.

19. We believe everyone has a superhero inside them waiting to be discovered so come discover yours. 

20. JTTS Summer Session starts and you will not want to miss any of these events…

21. June 17th- Minute to Win It Night @
St. Thomas Church in Oak Ridge, from 7:30-9:45
We will have games, snacks and pizza and something special for everyone.
Fun with friends.
DJ Earl will be on hand for some great music

22. August 19th- Luau @ CAPP Beach, on Lake Hopatcong
July 15th- Country Line Star of the Sea Church, Lake Hopatcong, NJ
August 19th- CAPP Beach, on Lake Hopatcong
September 16th, Miss Lotta on
Lake Hopatcong
Keep Track of changes to any summer events by “Liking” us on Facebook
On-Line Registration is now available and you can access it at the website

23. “In life you only regret the chances you didn’t take” anonymous