2. Welcome to Basehor Linwood Middle School’s 6 th grade Parent Night!

3. About Basehor Linwood Middle School What Every Student Should Know

4. Starting Middle School ! You are going to have a chance to: Meet more people! Have more independence! Think about your goals for the future! Choose activities that interest YOU!

5. Middle School Is A Big Step!

6. Sad. It can be difficult if you aren’t in the same classes with some of your old friends. But it gives you a chance to make new friends! It means you’re getting older, so it is ok to feel: Excited!!! There is a lot to look forward to. Nervous. Starting middle school can be a little scary. Don’t worry– lots of other kids will be feeling nervous, TOO

7. How Is Middle School Different? Different classes. You will go to a different classroom for each subject...So you’ll need to learn where each class is. You will have 3 minutes between each class period, which is plenty of time.

8. How Else Is Middle School Different? New rules. Read your Agenda and follow the rules! A busier schedule!! Older classmates in some cases. More schoolwork… How will you ever do it??? More teachers

9. Getting Organized Is Your First Key to Success! #1. Use your planner.

10. #2 Be Sure You Understand Your Assignments If you have a question don’t be afraid to ask it! Others probably have the same question as you, so raise your hand! Don’t leave school without understanding what your homework is and how to do it.

11. #3 Make Time For Homework Find a quiet place to work. Make sure it has plenty of light. And none of this -> Call friends when your work is done. Once your homework IS COMPLETED…check your backpack and put your things in a safe place for the next day…like here: and here:

12. Getting organized takes practice. But you’ll see that it is worth the effort.

13. What Is There To Get Involved With In Middle School? Student Council Athletics-attend events Band Clubs 7 th & 8 th Cheerleading Fundraisers Spelling Bee Science Olympiad

14. Sports Programs ~ Athletic Teams once you are a 7 th & 8 th grader : Basketball Cross Country Volleyball Cheerleading Track and Field Wrestling Football

15. Building Good Friendships Can Take Time

16. IPADS

17. You have goals in your life. Doors of opportunity! Don’t let anything get in your way.

18. ~BLMS~ 1. School starts at 7:50 and ends at 2:55 2. Get to know your teachers 3. Know the school rules, use your IPADS, planner, monitor your school events and grades with our BLMS website and Skyward. http://www.usd458.org/Schools/BasehorLinwood_Middle_School

19. ~BLMS~ Clubs New challenges New friends New opportunities New teachers

20. Secretaries: Building Principals: Mr. Wiley & Mrs. Garver Mrs. Delana & Mrs. Self http://www.usd458.org/Schools/BasehorLinwood_Middle_School BE POLITE USE Please and Thank Yous!! MANNERS GO A LONG WAY! Nurse: Mrs. Matthews ~BLMS~ Some Important People Lunch Staff: Custodian : Mr. Harris Counselor : Mr. Shelby

21. Good luck and enjoy your Basehor Linwood Middle School experience! Chris Shelby Basehor Linwood Middle School Counselor