1. LAUREL MIDDLE SCHOOL Welcome! We want you to know how much we value and respect your input into your child’s education. We see our relationship as a partnership in which we both strive for what is best for our children. We look forward to working with you.

2. COMMUNICATION  Email, call, or make an appointment whenever possible. Our schedules are very busy.  If there is a question or concern at the classroom level, talk to teacher first to resolve it.  Use online reporting to record concerns.  Let us know about changes in status or contact information.

4. MONTANA BEHAVIORAL INITIATIVE “THE LANGUAGE”  Used for corrective feedback; mistakes are opportunities to learn  Used to praise positive choices  The common language can help reinforce expectations between school and home

5. BULLYING AND REPORTING  Bullying Contracts  Online  Office We can’t help if we don’t know!

8. HANDBOOK CHANGES  Dress Code  Steps shortened and increased  Consequences are progressive and meant to teach, not to punish.  Inappropriate behaviors are defined.  Bullying consequences have increased!  Please make sure to sign and send back all paperwork! Students will then gain computer access!

9.  Infinite Campus  Update grades on Monday morning- Check 1X a week  Website  Lesson Plans  Syllabi LMS WEBSITE AND RESOURCES

10. POWER OF ICU The end of student apathy…reviving engagement and responsibility. (handout)

11. PARENT-TEACHER-STUDENT ASSOCIATION  Please visit the table and learn how you can get involved!  There will be a general meeting on September 5 th at 6:30 in the LMS library.

12. GROUNDS Phase 1 Projects:  Trees  Benches or Round Tables  Trash Cans  Soccer Field  Four Square  Baseball/kickball diamond  Volleyball Pit  Nine Square in the Air Equipment Needs  Soccer Balls  Kickballs  Dodge balls  Volleyballs  Frisbees Phase 2 Projects:  Green House  Garden  Amphitheater  Gazebo  Water Fountains Phase 3 Projects:  Jungle Gym  Monkey Bars  Swing Set  Obstacle Course

13. TITLE ONE SERVICES Please see the handout for a brief overview.