1. What Happens in 5 th Grade?

2. PARENT ORIENTATION GRADE 5 Middle School Overview Lisa Rebimbas, Principal Michael Kneller, Assistant Principal

3. DISTRICT PHILOSOPHY All students need: The knowledge and skills necessary to function effectively in our changing world Strong feelings of self- worth as well as respect for others A sense of accomplishment and fulfillment An understanding of themselves and the world around them A supportive and stimulating learning environment.

4. Our Purpose To provide an education striving for excellence in realizing each student’s potential for intellectual and personal growth.

5. A SCHOOL WITHIN A SCHOOL WHOLE CHILD ACADEMICS SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL GROWTH

6. 5 th Grade Placement Teacher conferences Teacher input in writing Parent questionnaire Individualized Education Plans & 504 Plans Heterogeneous Grouping

7. DAILY SCHEDULE 8:00 – Entry into the building 8:10 – Instruction Begins Reading Language Arts Mathematics 11:15-12:15 – Lunch/Recess

8. Pizza….who wants Pizza? Lunch is from 11:15-11:45 Recess is from 11:15-11:45 Recess is from 11:45-12:15 ORLunch is from 11:45-12:15

9. BAND/CHORUS Band – Twice per week Chorus – Twice per week – Scheduled during recess

10. WEEKLY SCHEDULE WEEKLY SCHEDULE Science – Four times a week Social Studies – Four times a week Art – Once a week Music – Once a week Physical Education/Health – Two times a week – In-Class PE/Health World Language –Two times a week – FRENCH, ITALIAN, SPANISH

11. SPECIAL PROGRAMS Resource Room Self-Contained Departmentalized Special Education Programs Reaching, Achieving, Succeeding (RAS) English as a Second Language Q.U.E.S.T. – Gifted & Talented PALS with Grade 8 Students

12. P.A.L.S. P.A.L.S. (Peer and Leadership Support) is a program designed to develop a sense of community at Park Middle School and help make incoming 5th grade students feel welcome and safe. We lead group activities and discussions. These activities gives us the chance to get to know each other better and learn how to work collaboratively and respectfully while having fun! Approximately once per month, P.A.L.S. peer leaders co-facilitate hands-on activities with 5th graders to help make a successful transition into middle school.

13. School Counselors TEAM BUILDING SAFE SCHOOL PROGRAM CRISIS INTERVENTION PROBLEM SOLVING SMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES PARENT/FAMILY INVOLVEMENT CONSULTATION/COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOL STAFF, PARENTS, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES Ms. Christina Krasovsky– Grades 5 & 7 Mr. Jason Cross- Grades 6 & 8

14. School – Based Services Nurse Mrs. Pat Feeley Child Study Team Mrs. Laura Orlando, Learning Consultant Ms. Donna Totillo, School Psychologist Ms. Patience Moore, Social Worker Mr. TJ Gavor, Social Worker

15. CO – CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Environmental Club Computer Club Homework Club Student Council Representatives Yearbook Newspaper

16. THE PARK PRIDE Park Middle School PTA Questions and Answers Tour of Park