1. Welcome to Point Webster Middle School! Grade 5 Orientation September 2, 2014

2.  Ms. Barrett-Principal  Mrs. Schneller-Assistant Principal  Mrs. Campbell-School Nurse  Mrs. Graney-Secretary  Ms. McQuinn-Attendance Aide Administration/Office Staff

3. 5 th Grade Teaching Staff  Mr. Bogan-Guidance Counselor  Ms. Brooks- Reading  Mrs. Clancy-Social Studies  Ms. Flynn-Special Education  Mrs. Gilbert- Language Arts  Ms. Kenney-Special Education  Ms. McDonough-Special Education  Mr. Mullen- Science  Mrs. Peters-STARS Guidance Counselor  Mrs. Quigley- Math

4.  1:00-1:15 pm- Students & Teachers  Information Sharing  Lockers  1:15 pm- Parents  Question & Answer Session in auditorium Today’s Agenda

5.  School Hours- 8:15am- 2:30pm  Breakfast- 7:45am-8:10am, $1.25/.25 reduced  Before school  Students should wait in front of school and enter through the front door  Lunch/Recess- 30 minutes, $2.50/.40 reduced  Early Release Tuesdays, 12:15 pm dismissal  2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month Important Information

6.  Agenda Books  PWMS Student/Parent Handbook  Confidential Information Sheet, Free/Reduced Lunch Form, School Insurance Information, Internet Acceptable Use, Pond St. & Photo Permission Sign-off Form  Additional Forms may be found at www.quincypublicschools.com www.quincypublicschools.com Grade 5 Student Packets

7.  Channel 22  Honeywell Instant Alert  Open House - Sept. 9 th, 5-7pm  Parent/Teacher Conferences- November 25 th & December 19 th  Notes to staff & calls to Guidance, Nurse  PTO Meetings - Monthly at 6pm in Room 140 Useful Parental Information

8. School “Set-up”  All 5th graders enter the building through the front door  5th and 6th grade are in separate wings on the first floor; 7th and 8th grade are in separate wings on the second floor  Separate lunch  Specialists every day  Every student will be assigned a locker  Please leave valuable items at home!!! (Ex. Cell phones, etc..)

9. Important School Events  Grade 5 MCAS Testing (ELA, Math and Science/Technology and Engineering)  Wild Kingdom Project  Spirit Week  Winter Concert/Spring Concert  Field Day

10.  Scholastic Book Fair  Stop & Shop A+ Rewards  Box Tops for Education  Labels for Education Point Webster Fundraising Activities

11. Get Involved! Extramural Sports  Cross Country (Sept-Oct.)  Volleyball (Dec.-Jan.)  Swimming (Feb.-April)  Spring Track (April-May)

12. Get Involved! Before and After School Activities  Step Up to the Plate  Point Painters  Homework Help  Chorus  Student Council  Flag Football  Drama  Morning Math  Yearbook  Robotics  MCAS Prep  Book Club

13. Agenda Books  All assignments should be written in your child’s Agenda Book daily.  Please check your child’s Agenda Book nightly so that you know what exactly they have for homework.  Agenda Books are also a good way to communicate with your child’s teachers. Please write notes to your child’s teachers with any questions or concerns.

14. Study Island  Every student will be given a user name and password to access Study Island for ELA, Math and Science! Study Island is a Web-based computer program for students to enhance their skills. www.studyisland.com

15.  Students will have a 30-minute class at the end of each school day to do the following:  Ensure that they have written down all of their assignments in their Agenda Book  Meet with a teacher for extra help if necessary  Study interdisciplinary units (Wild Kingdom Project, eg.)  Spend extra time preparing for MCAS  Receive DIBELS testing Student Support Block (SSB)

16.  Please utilize Aspen as well as the school Web site for information regarding your child’s education:  http://aspen.quincypublicschools.com/aspen/logon.do  www.quincypublicschools.com/pointwebster/ Aspen and Point Webster School Website

17. Report Cards  There are three marking terms per year. The terms end in December, March and June.  A report card acknowledgement slip must be signed by a parent or guardian and returned to the student’s homeroom teacher.  Interim reports are sent home at the mid-point of each term. They should also be signed and returned to school.  All grades and comments found on interim reports and report cards can also be accessed on Aspen.

18. Welcome! School starts Wednesday, September 3 rd 8:15 am- 2:30 pm (617) 984-6600