1. 6 th Grade Adventure Awaits “Welcome to the Flock!”

2. The Mission of Oakbrook Middle School is to educate students to become proficient, responsible and caring citizens by creating a nurturing environment where staff, parents and community work together to provide challenges and opportunities for students to reach their maximum potential. Vision Statement: “All children will be engaged in the learning process and challenged to meet their highest potential in an environment where relationships, rigor, and relevance are emphasized.”

3.  Sharon Kerley- 6 th Grade Principal  Jamie Frank-O’Connell – 6 th Grade School Counselor  Dan Lee – 7 th Grade Principal  Lowanda Jamison – 7 th Grade School Counselor  Danielle Kafina – 8 th Grade Principal  Shawn Davis – 8 th Grade School Counselor  Betsy Hare – Instructional Technology Specialist  Brion Rutherford – Oakbrook MS Principal

4.  Teacher Teams - Weekly Curriculum Meetings - Interdisciplinary Units - Cohesive Approach to Student Development  Geography - Team Neighborhoods - Lockers Located Near Core Classes  Schedule  5 Core Classes  2 Related Arts  Grade specific bell schedule means 6 th graders spend their day with 6 th graders

5.  New learning and exploration opportunities  A caring and nurturing environment  Communication with Parents  Learning to S.O.A.R.!  Success through Outstanding Achievement & Relationships How to Prepare…… Finish 5 th grade well Grades, PASS scores are important to the end Develop good habits in terms of studying and completing HW

6. 8 Period Day: 7 classes + 1 lunch period  1 Math Course  1 Reading Course  1 Writing Course  Focus on writing in both the ELA setting and other Core Areas  Science  Social Studies  2 Related Arts Courses – Phys. Ed., Fine Arts (Piano, Strings, Art, Chorus, Band, Musical Theater, Guitar, Dance), Foreign Language Studies, Gateway to Technology, Family & Consumer Science  Lunch Period

7.  School Improvement Council (SIC)  Schedule of Meetings is on the OMS website  PTSA  Volunteerism, Fund Raising, Event Planning  You can sign up during school registration  Coffee with the Principal  Held on a monthly basis  Great place for conversations and school wide concerns  Follow us on the Internet, Facebook, Twitter, or REMIND101  Internet – http://oms.dorchester.schoolfusion.us  Facebook – Oakbrook Middle School Eagles  Twitter - @OMS_Eagles  Remind101 – text or email to 978-319-4176 with the text @ruthe

8.  Academic Teams  Quest, Math Counts (OMS is the 2013 Lowcountry Champion), Spelling Bee, Geo Bee, Quiz Bowl, Math is Cool Competition, Robotics, etc.  Athletic Teams (7 th and 8 th grade) – football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, baseball, and softball  Variety of clubs and other teams  SOAR Recognition – Cards, Awards, Bucks, Privileges, Gold ID’s

9. Finish Well!  PASS Testing for 2013 – 3/19, 20; 5/7, 8, 9, 10 Get Ready for Next Year:  Rising 6 th Grade Camp – TBA; Information will be sent to our feeder elementary schools  Facts and Fees – First full week of August (times and dates not set yet)  First Day of School 2013 – August 19, 2013

10. Thank you for coming!