2. Summer is Over!

3. TEAM  R esponsible students  E nthusiastic about learning  D etermined to succeed

4. ORIENTATION AGENDA Introductions Transition Issues Red Team Goals Supply List Red Team Parent Conferences Red Team Schedule Parent/Teacher Communication Red Team Incentive Programs “D” Day Procedures Handbook Highlights Special Red Team Events Alumni Tips

5. Who teaches the Red Team? Mrs. Vicky Bolger Subject: Math

6. Who teaches the Red Team? Ms. Nicholle Starson Mrs. Linda Hargesheimer Subject: All Learning Support

7. Who teaches the Red Team? Miss Katie Fetterman Ms. Mary McGlincy Subject: Read 180 & All Learning Support

8. Who teaches the Red Team? Mrs. Susan Cattie Subject: English

9. Who teaches the Red Team? Mr. Tony Haley Subject: Science

10. Who teaches the Red Team? Mr. Rob McCready Subject: History

11. Who teaches the Red Team? Mr. Ron Schnabel Subject: Health and Physical Education

12. Who teaches the Red Team? Mrs. Gen Billet Subject: Reading

13. Who is the 7 th grade counselor? Mr. Mark Mueller Guidance Counselor

14. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A 7 th GRADER? MoreMore independence. MoreMore responsibility. MoreMore homework, projects, tests, etc. MoreMore student- teacher communication.

15. RED TEAM CORE GOALS Students will learn to work collaboratively with their peers and respect the ideas of others.

16. RED TEAM CORE GOALS Students will learn to become more responsible for their education and take an active approach to learning.

17. RED TEAM CORE GOALS We encourage students to consistently put forth their best effort in all classes.

18. GENERAL SUPPLY LIST 3 – Ring notebook with dividers Loose leaf paper Pencils (we encourage lead pencils), pens, and erasers Appropriate free reading material (At all times, in all classes!) Set of colored pencils/markers Highlighters Textbook covers Clear sheet protectors Assignment book (supplied by Arcola) Gym clothes/sneakers 1 Flashdrive for team subjects

19. Donations of tissues, hand sanitizer, and cleaning wipes are greatly appreciated.

20. SUBJECT SPECIFIC SUPPLY LIST MATH  Bound notebook  Pocket folder  Pencils ENGLISH  Index Cards  Post it Notes  Wide ruled notebook READING  3 packs of post-it notes  1 Wide ruled notebook HEALTH  Pocket folder  Notebook paper

21. RED TEAM SCHEDULE Period 1: Core Class Periods 2, 3, 4: Core Class or Health/Phys. Ed. Lunch: 11:27 – 11:57 Period 5: Expressive Arts Period 6: Core Class Period 7: Core Class Period 8: Homeroom/Music/Clubs

22. PARENT COMMUNICATION The Red Team counselor is Mr. Mueller Team is available for parent conferences during period 5 (12:00-12:45) Parents are reminded to check the Parent Portal often. The most efficient method of communication with Red team teachers is email.

23. INCENTIVE PROGRAMS Honor Roll Distinguished Meritorious Highest Average Most Improved Student Caring Coupon Team Red student of the marking period.

24. “D” DAY PROCEDURES “D” Day is dedicated to Team and School directed Activities. A special schedule which allows built-in flex time during the day is dedicated to the above activities.

25. HANDBOOK HIGHLIGHTS Dress Code Attendance Policies Student Passes Student Sign-Out Hallway Behavior Gum Chewing Cheating/Plagiarism Usage of Electronics

26. SPECIAL TEAM EVENTS  Field Trips Philadelphia Zoo Christmas Carol Activity Day-Mermaid Lake  Team Days that involve various subject areas and team building activities

27. PARENT VOLUNTEERS Clearances for the district must be obtained to attend field trips or volunteer in the school http://www.methacton.org/page/279

28. ALUMNI TIPS Make friends and get a good reputation. Participate in class! Study more than you normally do, because you’ll need it! Remember to follow directions on all tests and projects! Be organized because your work will be checked.

29. ALUMNI TIPS The harder you try, the more respect you get from the teachers. Always have your pass. Be nice to substitutes. Keep or find a sense of humor- you’ll need it! Shoving papers into your binder is a REALLY BAD idea.

30. ALUMNI TIPS Keep all of your old papers- you will have finals! In 6 th grade you might not have studied, but this year you have to! DO ALL OF YOUR WORK... YOU’LL BE FINE! Don’t eat candy without asking. Do not plagiarize- you will get a 0! Keep a positive attitude!

31. ALUMNI TIPS Remember… fingertip length shorts. To survive on the Red Team is to study. Only go to your locker when you’re allowed to. Ask Mr. McCready about the ice cream sandwich story. Remember to do all of your reading and complete your post-it notes!

32. ALUMNI TIPS Always turn in your assignments on time. Bring a lot of pencils! Put your name on your papers! Pay attention in class. Be nice and respectful to all of your teachers. Keep your hands to yourself. Don’t procrastinate because you will have more projects this year.

33. ALUMNI TIPS Make sure whether or not you need your textbooks for the day. Seventh grade is what you make it. Pacing yourself with long term projects is key. 7 th grade was a fun year but is VERY different from Skyview. You will get more freedom (at Arcola), but you will have to earn it. It never hurts to ask questions. Always do your homework and remember to make corrections on your homework so that you can study from it. Get on the good side of all of your teachers.

34. THANK YOU! WE LOOK FORWARD TO A FANTASTIC SCHOOL YEAR! Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education.” Martin Luther King Jr.

35. Getting to Know You Essay To help us get to know you a little better, you will write a 3 paragraph essay telling us some things about yourself. Make sure you remember to write in complete sentences and proofread. All paragraphs must contain at least 5 sentences. Your essay should include the following information: 1.Tell us about yourself. Anything you would like us to know about you. 2.What team were you on in 6th grade? What did you learn/accomplish in 6th grade? 3.What are your goals/expectations for this school year?

36. Red TEAM Teacher Quiz 1.What is Mrs. Bolger’s favorite color? 2.What sport does Mr. Haley coach? 3.Which teacher likes to hike? 4.Who is the youngest Red Team teacher? 5.What is Mr. McCready’s son’s name? 6.Who was a baton twirler at Temple University? 7.Which teacher has one high school student and one junior high school student? 8.What is Mrs. Bolger’s daughter’s name? 9. In what city did Mrs. Billet go to college? 10.Who has a house in Sea Isle City? 11. What is Mrs. Billet puppy’s name?

37. RED team Teacher Quiz 12. Which team teacher plays the ukulele? 13. Which teacher played soccer at West Chester? 14. Which teacher played two sports in college? 15.Which teacher has grandchildren? 16.Who has a dog named Bridgette? 17.Which teacher played a water sport in college? 18.Which teacher’s son is getting married on Mischief night? 19.Which teacher has a teenage son and daughter? 20.Who coaches middle school tennis? 21.Who goes to Eagles games regularly? 21. Bonus: Who is the meanest teacher on the Red Team?

38. Answers 1.Yellow 2.Wrestling 3.Mrs. Cattie 4.Miss Fetterman 5.Luke 6.Mrs. McGlincy 7.Mr. Haley or Mr. Schnabel 8.Erin 9.Washington, D.C. 10.Mrs. McGlincy 11. Bacci 12. Mr. McCready 13. Mr. Schnabel 14. Miss Fetterman 15. Mrs. Hargesheimer 16. Mr. McCready 17. Ms. Starson 18. Mrs. Cattie 19. Mr. Schnabel 20. Mrs. Hargesheimer 21. Ms. Starson Bonus: