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STMA MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST
PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT 2018
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Meeting Targets Welcome you and your child to Middle School West
Give you information to help support your child Answer questions
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Agenda WELCOME to STMA Middle School West WEB Information
5th Graders/Student Council WEB Information 8th Grade WEB Leaders STMA Middle School West Information Empowering your child School Day Courses Responsive Hour Building Information Responsive Hour Registration Information Questions & Answers
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5th Grade Student Council Representatives Renae Foster Lydia Hawkins Avery Lungstrom Kali Merfeld
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A 5th Grader’s Perspective
Things to know: Feel comfortable with teachers I like 52 minutes because classes go quicker and you change classes a lot WEB Leaders are there to help Don’t be afraid of the older kids. They are nice and help you. Be social and get to know people Counselors are always available
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A 5th Grader’s Perspective
More choices at lunch and recess More classmates/More teachers- variety! Four minutes of passing time is a LONG time Use your planner Keep your locker organized
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A 5th Grader’s Perspective
What to look forward to: Independence/Freedom/Responsibility Different Teachers/Classes Sleeping In! School Starts Later (8:30) Mr. Merfeld is super nice and funny
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A 5th Grader’s Perspective
Opportunities- GET INVOLVED Student Council, KORT Activities, WEB Activities, Activity Night, Destination Imagination, Math Masters, Band and Choir, Yearbook (Many meet outside the school day)
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WEB at STMA Middle School West “Where Everybody Belongs”
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Welcome to STMA Middle School West
Welcome to STMA Middle School West! WEB Leader Representatives: Adam Herbst Metabelle Schaben Trevor Thorp
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WEB “8th Grade Leaders help kids feel more comfortable and successful”
5th Grade Tour WEB Leaders available after the meeting in the 5th grade area WEB PARENT ACTIVITY!!!! Introduction to WEB Where Everybody Belongs! “8th Grade Leaders help kids feel more comfortable and successful”
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WEB Orientation First Day of School 5th Grade Monthly Meetings Events
Fun with WEB Leaders Taking a Tour Team Building Practice Lunchroom First Day of School Visibility-WEB Shirts Help with Lockers/Finding Classrooms First few weeks-check in 5th Grade Monthly Meetings Character Building Activities Team Building Help Organize Lockers Events Haunted Hallway/Fall Festival Sledding/Snowmen Spring Event
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School Counselors Mrs. Keyes Mrs. Chapman Last names A-L
Last names M-Z
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School Counselors Social/ Emotional Support Problem Solving
Academic Support Anxiety Family change Social skills Resources for parents Friendship Conflict resolution Empowering students Schedule changes Study skills Organization
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When to contact your School Counselor
Schedule concern Family change Social/emotional concern Academic concern Resources
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Ways to empower your child!
Lockers Practice at Open House Emphasize keeping combination private Adults and WEB Leaders will be available to assist Schedule Review schedule with your student Walk through schedule with student at Open House Passing Time 4 minutes is enough time! Work with your student to develop a passing time plan
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Ways to empower your child!
Staff We are here to help! Introduce yourself at Open House Involvement Get involved with school activities! Chess Club, Drama Club, Knitting Club Opportunities posted in Community Ed and on STMA Website
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Empowering Parents ParentVUE:
Allows parents access information on their child’s attendance, grades, lunch account, health information and discipline. Parents needing login please visit the school office to obtain login information.
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The School Day Our school day is from 8:30 – 3:05. The building will be open at 8:00 a.m. for students to enter. Students participate in a 25 minute KORT-Advisory Program Students attend 52 minute CORE class periods for Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science
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The School Day Students explore Active Learning Block (ALB) classes on a rotating 3 day cycle. Grade Level Lunch/Recess- 5th Grade 40 minutes
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Warning Bell 8:25 1st Period -KORT 8:30 - 8:55 2nd Period 9:00 - 9:52
Students Welcome/Doors Open 8:00 Warning Bell 8:25 1st Period -KORT 8: :55 2nd Period 9: :52 3rd Period-RH 9:56 – 10:41 Lunch :42 – 11:22 4th Period :24 – 12:16 5th Period :20 – 1:12 6th Period 1:16 – 2:08 7th Period 2:12 – 3:05
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KORT Advisory Period starts each school day
5th through 8th students /smaller setting Students stay with advisor 5th-8th KORT focuses on Character Education, Reading, Community Building and Academic Advising
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KORT Schedule Monday: Reading (Accelerated Reader)/Academic Checks
Tuesday: Reading (Accelerated Reader)/Academic Checks Wednesday: SNAP- Student Needs Assistance Period Thursday: Character Education Friday: Character Education/Community Building SNAP (Student Needs Assistance Period)- Students are able to get support from teachers, make up labs and tests, focus on current school work, or work on reading goals.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES Math Language Arts Science Social Studies
CORE includes Math Advanced Math Language Arts Advanced Language Arts Science Social Studies ALB – Active Learning Block Technology Education Family and Consumer Science (FACS) Art and Media Art Keyboarding General Music Spanish Health Physical Education
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE (FACS)
ALB CLASSES GRADE 5 ART GENERAL MUSIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADE 6 KEYBOARDING GRADE 7 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE (FACS) HEALTH GRADE 8 SPANISH TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
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Responsive Hour The ultimate goal within the Responsive Hour is to assure the basic math and reading skills of all students while providing enrichment classes at a variety of levels for students demonstrating proficiency.
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Responsive Hour Students who have demonstrated a need for additional assistance in the area of reading and/or math will be scheduled for classes increase time and support. Band and/or Choir is an option provided during Responsive Hour (year-long)
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Responsive Hour Students who do not choose Band or Choir will be assigned other enrichment opportunities with our ALB Teachers. Students needing support in math or reading may be able to attend both academic support and Band or Choir on a daily rotation.
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Music Selection Process
All Core/ALB classes scheduled for students Responsive Hour Registration-Google Form Indicating if interested in Band and/or Choir 5th Grade Students encouraged to consider music option A Google Form will be ed to families – Registration May 3rd-11th.
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A Shift in Communication
From Friday Folders to Teacher Websites District Transition to Synergy Teacher Websites: Updated weekly and contain information regarding lessons and assignments covered and assigned during class. Often have links to online textbooks and class notes when available. Weekly Agenda Classroom Resources Teacher contact information
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Additional Transition Supports
WEB Orientation- Orientation Day for incoming students- August 22nd 5th Grade Open House - August 22nd Walk Through- Opportunity to walk building and schedule as well as practice locker-August 23rd
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The Power of Praise We NEED YOUR HELP encouraging student learning! Growth versus Fixed Mindset- Carol Dweck The power of praising students…..children
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How might this relate to the transition from Elementary to Middle School?
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THANK YOU Being such a great support student, schools, community
Getting engaged in your child’s education Taking time to meet with us tonight Allowing us to teach to your child Asking questions and sharing your concerns Assisting students with the transition to Middle School
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Questions and Comments?
We are here to help your child successfully transition into St. Michael-Albertville Middle School West! Please don’t hesitate to call STMA Middle School West Andrew Merfeld – Principal Lynn Jennissen– Assistant Principal Melanie Chapman- Counselor Lauren Keyes-Counselor Scott Graham-Social Worker Scott Sukalski – MS Activities Director/Dean of Students
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