1. Welcome 5th grade parents to Beach Middle School…
“proud” Principal-Nick Angel
2012

2. About me… 2nd year as BMS principal
3 years as Assistant Principal at CHS
6 years as MS/HS teacher
Proactive apologies:
-OVER communicator
-Very passionate about 6th graders and all “things” Beach
-Strongly believe in Middle School philsophy

3. Important People to know:
So who are we?
Patricia Compton- 6/7thth grade counselor
Dennis Strzyzewski- 8th grade counselor/teacher
Sarah Bunten- 6th grade teacher
Important People to know:
Secretaries: Mrs. Zocharski, Mrs. Musolf, Mrs. Elkins
Counseling Support: Mrs. Samuele, Mrs. Morris
Special Education: Mr. Woodhams
Athletics: Mr. Morris

4. What does “Teaming” do for my student? Gold and Blue
Teachers meet and discuss
Communication is more united
Interventions- “We know our kids”
Support
Work to align assignments
Activity days are team-wide rewards and incentives
Coordination
Two or more subjects working toward the same learning goals
Similar ways of teaching across disciplines
Interdisciplinary Learning

5. How are we successful with such a tricky age group?
Teams
Technology
Choices
How are we successful with such a tricky age group?

6. The Big Change… “it is but it isn't”
Sample schedule: 1st - Language Arts 6 2nd - Science 6 3rd - Global Studies 6 LUNCH (grade specific) 4th - Math 6 5th - Explore rotation (see next slide) 6th - SKILLS 7th – Music (If changing let me know ASAP)

7. Explore rotation… 6 week classes that are grade specific -Computers
-Physical Education
-Art
-Technology
-Swimming
-Health
*ILH in place based upon IEP team

8. Snapshot… 7 hours per day 3 trimesters per year (final grades)
Progress report mid point of each trimester
Each trimester grade includes Citizenship and Comments components
Transportation “Hub”

9. FAQ… All students will have a locker in “their” hallway
Lunches are grade specific
Activities are “grade specific”- dances, WEB events
WEB is the vehicle for transitioning
Are we going to camp? YES (more)
Before school (7:35am)
MEAP and NWEA continues
Laptops via 1 on 1 program
“No PDA”

10. So what is WEB? “Where Every Body Belongs”
Coordinators- Mrs. McCalla, Mr. Boos, Mrs. Bunten
WEB is designed with your student in mind.
44 Eighth grade student leaders (trained)
Orientation before school begins
Follow up activities with WEB leaders and small groups (Iceskating, Bowling, Dance)
Logistical and social support for success
Over 90%of students said their WEB Orientation was “GREAT”

11. 6th Grade WEB Orientation (end of August)
So where is everything?
High energy!

12. Small groups and important “stuff”

13. Other highlights- 6th grade CAMP
October 1-5 by team (2 ½ days)
Parent chaperones are needed!! (The glue)
Camp parent meeting the Thursday night of the first week of school
Fee: $155 approximately
Fundraiser – Cookie Dough Sale March
Profits go toward reducing the overall cost of camp
Partial Scholarships for families with serious financial hardship provided by the CEF.

14. Camp…

15. Camp memories…

16. Getting involved… SRSLY STAND (2nd year) Lego League Quiz Bowl
Running Club
Afterschool homework clubs
In school “groups”
Science Olympiad
Workshops- “Shakespeare w/ Purple Rose”

17. Immunizations.... Please see handout

18. Timeline 2012-13 Moving Up Day-Late May Schedules sent w/ Report Cards
WEB Orientation (6th grade students only)- Late August
First Day of School- Tuesday after Labor Day
Open House/6th Grade Camp Meeting- TBD
Picture Day- 1st Friday of our first week

19. “Developing the whole child”

20. How can I stay involved? Beach website Facebook/Twitter/Blogger
Weekly s
PowerSchool (sends reports to parents)
Google Calendar
Homework Hotpage
Communication with staff
Monthly newsletters
“Coffee w/ the Principal”

21. We are excited to welcome you to the Beach Family!

22. Questions?
*Nick Angel, Principal or ext *Patricia Compton, Counselor or ext *Sarah Bunten, Teacher/WEB or ext *Jim Woodhams, Special Education Director or ext. 2006