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Incoming 6 Grade Parent Orientation May 23, 2017
Welcome! ★
‘Shout-out’ to our VIPs
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The PTA Membership Rally!
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This Presentation….
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The Big Picture & Nuts/Bolts
Who is here to help? Principal: Dr. Adam Bronstein Assistant Principal: Christine Parrottino School Counselor: Bill Keogh/Kathy Ilardi School Psychologist: Maureen Sullivan Social Worker: Kelly Iodice School Nurse: Dawn McCarrick/Lisa Feldman
English: Michele Caterino Gayle Garson Loredana Uguccioni Math: Christina Andromidas Jackie Hagey Science: Sandy Gallo Social Studies: Bret Sowka/Courtney Angle Special Education: Sandra Tiberii
The Middle School Mind
Our Mission At Westlake Middle School, we are committed to engage and develop... independent, inquisitive, tenacious and open-minded students who...
think critically, perform innovatively and act ethically... in our local and global community.
IB Learner Profile
What is the IB Middle Years Program?
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A framework for teaching and learning Celebrates the whole child Emphasizes intellectual inquiry and rigor Encourages interdisciplinary thinking Embeds the idea that learning is cyclical and a process Develops real-world connections Incorporates common language and vocabulary Fosters the development of skills for the 21st Century: ■ Communication ■ Intercultural and global understanding ■ Service learning
Important Dates ■ March: Select Band or Chorus Option ■ May 23: Parent Orientation ■ June 9: 5th Grade Visit to WMS ■ June 12: Guidance Visit & Lock Distribution at Columbus ■ Mid-June: Student Information Form ■ Summer: Student Course Placement & August 15: Schedules On-Line ■ Week of August 21: Tours, “Lockerpalooza”, PTA-Supply Pick-Up ■ September: 6th Grade “U” & Opening Student Assembly ■ September: Back to School Night & November: Parent Conferences
6th Grade Schedule FYIs ❖ 6-Day Cycle (Days A through F) ❖ Four Minutes of Passing Time ❖ Four Marking Periods ❖ Four Report Cards ❖ “Live” Gradebook in the Parent Portal ❖ Students are Mostly on the Same Floor
Middle School Daily Schedule 7:15 A.M. 7:30 A.M. 7:35 A.M. – 7:45 A.M. PERIOD 1 7:45 A.M. – 8:25 A.M. PERIOD 2 8:29 A.M. – 9:10 A.M. PERIOD 3 9:14 A.M. – 9:54 A.M. PERIOD 4 9:58 A.M. – 10:38 A.M. PERIOD 5 10:43 A.M. – 11:22 P.M. PERIOD 6 11:26 P.M. – 12:06 P.M. PERIOD 7 12:10 P.M. – 12:50 P.M. PERIOD 8 12:54 P.M. – 1:34 P.M. PERIOD 9 1:38 P.M. – 2:18 P.M.
Arrival: Buses/Drop-Off Warning Bell Homeroom/Announcements Academic Academic Academic Academic Exploratory Lunch Exploratory Academic Academic Dismissal: Buses/Pick-Up
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6 Grade Curriculum Core Academic Subjects English Language Arts Math Science Social Studies
2 periods every day 1 period every day/2 periods every other day 1 period every day 1 period every day
Exploratory Subjects Band or Chorus Physical Education FACS & Design Art & Design Health Technology Ed & Design Introduction to World Languages
3 days/cycle-full year 3 days/cycle-full year 3 days/cycle-semester 3 days/cycle-semester 3 days/cycle-semester 3 days/cycle-semester 3 days/cycle-full year
Special Education Programs ■ Collaborative Program: ■ English, Math, Science and Social Studies ■ Special Class, Self-Contained Program: ■ English, Math, Science and Social Studies ■ Resource Room: ■ One Period Daily ■ Skills Class: ■ One Period Daily or Every Other Day ■ Speech/Language ■ Counseling ■ OT/PT
Westlake Middle School Special Programs ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Advisory Middle School Play Talent Show Pep Rally Concerts Clubs and Activities
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Student Council Events Evening Orientations for Parents Cultural Arts Programs Field Trips Faculty Fundraiser
WESTLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL CLUBS & ACTIVITIES ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
All 4’s on Paws Art Club Jazz Band Meistersingers Paw Press Robotics and Engineering Science Olympiad Ski Club Student Council Yearbook
And Now for the Main Event...
The WMS Staff!
Incoming 6 Grade Parent Orientation May 23, 2017
Welcome! ★
‘Shout-out’ to our VIPs
★
The PTA Membership Rally!
★
This Presentation….
★
The Big Picture & Nuts/Bolts
Who is here to help? Principal: Dr. Adam Bronstein Assistant Principal: Christine Parrottino School Counselor: Bill Keogh/Kathy Ilardi School Psychologist: Maureen Sullivan Social Worker: Kelly Iodice School Nurse: Dawn McCarrick/Lisa Feldman
English: Michele Caterino Gayle Garson Loredana Uguccioni Math: Christina Andromidas Jackie Hagey Science: Sandy Gallo Social Studies: Bret Sowka/Courtney Angle Special Education: Sandra Tiberii
The Middle School Mind
Our Mission At Westlake Middle School, we are committed to engage and develop... independent, inquisitive, tenacious and open-minded students who...
think critically, perform innovatively and act ethically... in our local and global community.
IB Learner Profile
What is the IB Middle Years Program?
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
A framework for teaching and learning Celebrates the whole child Emphasizes intellectual inquiry and rigor Encourages interdisciplinary thinking Embeds the idea that learning is cyclical and a process Develops real-world connections Incorporates common language and vocabulary Fosters the development of skills for the 21st Century: ■ Communication ■ Intercultural and global understanding ■ Service learning
Important Dates ■ March: Select Band or Chorus Option ■ May 23: Parent Orientation ■ June 9: 5th Grade Visit to WMS ■ June 12: Guidance Visit & Lock Distribution at Columbus ■ Mid-June: Student Information Form ■ Summer: Student Course Placement & August 15: Schedules On-Line ■ Week of August 21: Tours, “Lockerpalooza”, PTA-Supply Pick-Up ■ September: 6th Grade “U” & Opening Student Assembly ■ September: Back to School Night & November: Parent Conferences
6th Grade Schedule FYIs ❖ 6-Day Cycle (Days A through F) ❖ Four Minutes of Passing Time ❖ Four Marking Periods ❖ Four Report Cards ❖ “Live” Gradebook in the Parent Portal ❖ Students are Mostly on the Same Floor
Middle School Daily Schedule 7:15 A.M. 7:30 A.M. 7:35 A.M. – 7:45 A.M. PERIOD 1 7:45 A.M. – 8:25 A.M. PERIOD 2 8:29 A.M. – 9:10 A.M. PERIOD 3 9:14 A.M. – 9:54 A.M. PERIOD 4 9:58 A.M. – 10:38 A.M. PERIOD 5 10:43 A.M. – 11:22 P.M. PERIOD 6 11:26 P.M. – 12:06 P.M. PERIOD 7 12:10 P.M. – 12:50 P.M. PERIOD 8 12:54 P.M. – 1:34 P.M. PERIOD 9 1:38 P.M. – 2:18 P.M.
Arrival: Buses/Drop-Off Warning Bell Homeroom/Announcements Academic Academic Academic Academic Exploratory Lunch Exploratory Academic Academic Dismissal: Buses/Pick-Up
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6 Grade Curriculum Core Academic Subjects English Language Arts Math Science Social Studies
2 periods every day 1 period every day/2 periods every other day 1 period every day 1 period every day
Exploratory Subjects Band or Chorus Physical Education FACS & Design Art & Design Health Technology Ed & Design Introduction to World Languages
3 days/cycle-full year 3 days/cycle-full year 3 days/cycle-semester 3 days/cycle-semester 3 days/cycle-semester 3 days/cycle-semester 3 days/cycle-full year
Special Education Programs ■ Collaborative Program: ■ English, Math, Science and Social Studies ■ Special Class, Self-Contained Program: ■ English, Math, Science and Social Studies ■ Resource Room: ■ One Period Daily ■ Skills Class: ■ One Period Daily or Every Other Day ■ Speech/Language ■ Counseling ■ OT/PT
Westlake Middle School Special Programs ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Advisory Middle School Play Talent Show Pep Rally Concerts Clubs and Activities
■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Student Council Events Evening Orientations for Parents Cultural Arts Programs Field Trips Faculty Fundraiser
WESTLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL CLUBS & ACTIVITIES ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
All 4’s on Paws Art Club Jazz Band Meistersingers Paw Press Robotics and Engineering Science Olympiad Ski Club Student Council Yearbook
And Now for the Main Event...
The WMS Staff!
