1. Fifth Grade Parent Meeting Sells Middle School 2013-2014

2. Welcome to Sells Middle School

3. PTO Involvement  Introducing 2012-2013  President Karen Eicher  Membership  Committees  Leaders/ Co-leaders  Volunteering How does PTO contribute? –Student Recognition –Market Day –Canteens –Breakfast for OAA’s –Athletics Concessions –Staff Hospitality –Sell-a-bration –Special Guests/Presentations –Supporting School Initiatives –Gifts to the School

4. What is a team? -Academically - Equal number of boys and girls -Musically The entire sixth grade will be divided into two, heterogeous groups of students.

5. What is a team? There will be a common group of teachers assigned to each team. There is a Team Leader assigned to coordinate each team. The Team Leader helps to facilitate the needs of the student as well as the concerns of the parents.

6. A Typical Day at Sells 3 Academic Blocks = 6 periods Math Block (84 minutes) Science or SS (SS Seminar) A- day/B-day (84 minutes) OR unit based rotation. Language Arts Block (84 minutes) Lunch (30 minutes) = 1 period 2 Related Arts Blocks = 2 periods There are 9 periods in the day.

7.  Music Band Choir Strings (Level 1 or Level 2) *Music will be taken every other day with SC  SS or SS Seminar These Are Your Choices

8. Physical Education (18 weeks) Reading 6 (18 weeks) Every Student Takes…

9. School Climate/Bullying Parents and the school need to work together! Get involved & stay involved in what your child is doing in middle school! Facebook/Cell phones…Be aware of what your child is posting/sending, what’s on their wall! Higher rate of bullying on-line/phones.

10. What The School Is Doing Proactive programs: Character Pillars/Anti- bullying programs/High School Role Models/Jr TI. Merit system for positive behavior. Teacher awareness/involvement. Guidance counselor teaching lessons in class, small group, and individual settings. Prompt and thorough investigation into reports received. *Student handbook used*

11. How To Report Bullying Student contact with staff member Parent contact with school On-line reporting system (www.dublinschools.net/sells)www.dublinschools.net/sells We can’t help if we don’t know Students/parents often don’t report because they fear it will make things worse. This is usually not true.

12. Course Selection Sheets were sent home this week with your child. Select Music and SS choice. Return to your child’s classroom teacher March 11, 2013. Scheduling

13. Study Center Meets Every Other Day Homework Focused Learning Teacher Assistance Library Silent Reading Organizational Skills

14. Cafeteria SPS EZ pay (same as elementary) Large variety of choices! Sack Lunch Hot lunches $2.65 A la carte: –Yogurt, sandwiches, salads, pizza, fruits, vegetables, cookies and much more!! Recycling Program Seating

15. Co-Curricular Activities

16. Outdoor Education Heartland in Marengo, Ohio (28 miles) 3 Days, 2 nights Fee - $110/student Dates: week of 11/11 Nature’s Classroom

17. Clubs Art Club Ski Club Shamrockin’ Club Junior TI Drama/Musical Yearbook Student Council Broadcast Club

18. Canteens Friday after school PTO Volunteer sign –up Food, friends and music Outdoor Tailgate before home football game.

19. Bailey Elementary Indian Run Elementary Thomas Elementary Wright Elementary Fifth Grade Visitations Monday, April 8, 2013 9:30 am – 11:00 am

20. OPEN HOUSE Date: August 12 and 13 (look for a packet in August)Date: August 12 and 13 (look for a packet in August) PTO School Supply SalePTO School Supply Sale Activity Passes on SaleActivity Passes on Sale YearbookYearbook Locker assignmentsLocker assignments Student picturesStudent pictures Emergency forms returnedEmergency forms returned ***Schedules will be sent home, by mail, in August.

21. All 6th grade students report to the gym upon arrival. Bring school supplies or leave in locker. Teachers will escort students to their 1st period class. First Day of School Wednesday, August 21

22. http://www.dublinschools.net/sells Course Description Booklet Newsletter Sign Up Calendar Messages Curriculum Capsules PTO Progress Book

23. Thank you! Sells is the greatest! We look forward to meeting your child!