1. Tuesday, October 1, 2013 7:00 p.m. Presented by: John McNamara, Principal Paul Romanelli, Assistant Principal Erica Craig, Guidance Counselor Grade 5 Parent Welcome Evening

2. About This Evening Started last year….. Opportunity to ask questions and express concerns Some topics to discuss: MAP, Guidance, Music, Extra Help, Clubs, and things to start to think about

3. Middle School Advisory Program M.A.P. What is it? What does it look like? Why does my child say they do not do anything in MAP? Benefits What if I have concerns about MAP?

4. Whom do I call if I have a question?:

5. Guidance Role of the guidance counselor When should I call the counselor? How can my child see the guidance counselor?

6. Whom do I call if I have a question?:

8. Whom do I call if I have a question?: 434-3308  Classroom issues…………Teacher  Emotional, Personal……..Ms. Craig  Behavioral Issues…...Teacher, Mr. Romanelli  Health Issues………….Mrs. Hashmall  Attendance Issues……..Mrs. O’Leary/Ms. Knight, Attendance Clericals  Team Conferences…..Ms. Craig  Academic Issues……Teacher/Ms. Craig  Transportation………….434-3074

9. POBMS Music Program What are the various programs? Can my child still join? When do they meet? Grade5/6 Chorus – Zero Period Grade 5/6 Band – Period 9 String Orchestra – Period 9 Jazz Band – Wednesday evenings Scheduled Lessons – Missing

10. Period Nine Extra-Help Extra-Help is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays A child can see multiple teachers There is a bus after period nine

11. Clubs Clubs meet during zero period on Mondays and Wednesday A club calendar comes out each month Announcements are made about clubs each morning A child can belong to multiple clubs There is a zero period bus in the morning

12. Adjusting to Increased Work Expectations Grade five is a big transition year academically Creating routines and establishing organizational habits that students can rely are critical Break down larger assignments into manageable portions

13. Parent Portal/Student Portal All parents and students can establish an Infinite Campus Portal account This allows you to view student grades, attendance, assignments, assessment scores, etc. Over 96% of our parents and students have accounts The information for grade five students to establish accounts is in the attached handout

14. Some things to start to think about…. World Languages – selection for next year Accelerated math and science Demands on time….

15. Questions and Answers Thank you for coming tonight!