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FISHER MIDDLE SCHOOL

April 4, 2018

WELCOME, PARENTS OF EWING FIFTH GRADERS

FMS Leadership Team

• Dr. Hanna (Principal)
• Mr. Dwyer (Assistant Principal)
• Mr. Sheplock (Assistant Principal)
• Mrs. Freeman (Dean of Students)
• Mrs. Citarella (Guidance Counselor)

OUR MISSION

• As members of the Fisher Family, we expect

all stakeholders, including students, staff, families and community, to be responsible and accountable for the academic, social, emotional, and physical development of the unique middle level learner.

How Will Our Mission be Accomplished?

• It will be accomplished by creating a culture that includes:

– Educators who value working with this age group and are prepared to do so. – A challenging and relevant curriculum. – Students and teachers who are engaged in active learning. – Multiple learning and teaching approaches that respond to our diversity. – High expectations for every member of the Fisher Family. – An inviting, supportive, and safe environment. – School, family and community partnerships. – Multifaceted counseling and support services that foster health, wellness, and safety. – Respect and acceptance of diversity through positive interactions by all members of the Fisher Family.

Adapted in part from This We Believe by the National Middle School Association

HOW IS SIXTH GRADE DIFFERENT FROM FIFTH GRADE?

Fisher Middle School Hours of Operation

• School Hours are from 8:05--

3:05

• Morning Announcements

begin at 8:25

• Breakfast Program Offered

from 7:45 - 8:15

• Extended Day Program (EDP)
• ffered from 3:05– 6:00

CHANGE CLASSES/TEAMS

WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO:

• BUILD ACADEMIC

STRENGTH

• DEVELOP SOCIAL

SKILLS

• NURTURE

EMOTIONAL GROWTH

• INSTILL

RESPONSIBILITY

LUNCH WITH FRIENDS

• Money may be kept on account
• More Choices
• Pin # remains the same
• Team Seating
• Ryan’s Garden
• SOAR Activity Day

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

• Change every day

– Black/Gray/White Shirt – Sneakers – Athletic shorts or pants – Non classroom attire

• Combination lock
• Clean clothing at the

end of each week

CURRICULUM

• CORE COURSES

❑Language Arts

❑ Humanities ❑ Tier II Support ❑ Tier III Support

❑Mathematics

❑ Honors ❑ Tier II Support ❑ Tier III Support

❑Science ❑Social Studies ❑Physical Education and Health

Overview of Schedule Features

• Daily homeroom period
• Daily Physical Education class
• Daily enrichment class following an alternate day

schedule (A Day/B Day)

• Grade level lunch periods
• Block schedule of core classes within a 9 period

day

• Student selected enrichments
• Support for struggling students

TIME 6TH GRADE 8:25-8:32 HR 8:32-9:13 PD 1 -- ACAD (1) 9:16-9:57 PD 2 -- ACAD (1) 10:00-10:41 PD 3 -- PE/E 10:44-11:25 PD 4 -- ACAD (2) 11:28-12:09 PD 5 -- LUNCH 12:12-12:53 PD 6 -- ACAD (2) 12:56-1:37 PD 7 -- PE/E 1:40-2:21 PD 8 -- ACAD (3) 2:24-3:05 PD 9 -- ACAD (3)

Sample Grade 6 Student Schedule

Student: John Smith Team:Discovery

Course Period Days Semester Room

HOMEROOM HR MTWTH FY A1 ELA (HUM) 1,2 MTWTH FY A1 PE 3 MTWTH FY GYM MATH 4 MTWTH FY A2 LUNCH 5 MTWTH FY CAFÉ A MATH 6 MTWTH FY A2 BAND 7 A FY BAND TIER III MATH 7 B 1 D16 HEALTHY LIVING 7 B 2 C112 SS 8, 9 MTWTH 1 A3 SCIENCE 8, 9 MTWTH 2 A4

Enrichment Offerings

Course offerings for the 2017-2018 year have not been finalized.

6th Grade

7th Grade 8th Grade

Exploring Art

Experiencing Art Emphasizing Art Intro to Engineering Ceramics Music Technology Digital Citizenship Robotics Engineering

• Intro. to Painting

World Cultures Computer Science Unplugged II Exp Tech: Invention & Innovation Exploring Spanish You and the Law Advanced Art Exploring French History through Film Computer Animation Computer Science Unplugged I Spanish 7 History through Film Healthy Living Spanish I (A) Folktales/Myths/Legends Music Technology French I (A) Financial Literacy Band

Computer Applications: Google Apps

Spanish I (B) Orchestra Band French I (B) Choir Orchestra Italian Advanced Band Choir Choir Advanced Strings Symphony Orchestra Musical Theatre Guitar Band Graphic Design Symphony Guitar

HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS

• Need for a 70 average or

higher for sports and clubs

• With the exception of Homework Club, Failure is

NOT an Option and The Tutoring Program

• Honors Math
• Humanities ELA
• Required Summer Reading

& Math packets

Grades Mediation Lunch Bunch Crisis Intervention Advice Counseling Coordination Consultation

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

Organization = Success

• Use agenda book
• Use HW Web
• Keep locker and binders

neat

• Make time for homework
• Break big projects into

smaller ones

• Prepare the night before

HOMEWORK

• EVERY NIGHT
• NO MORE THAN 2

HOURS TOTAL

• LINKED TO

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

• ONLINE

HOMEWORK CENTER

Common Concerns as Students Transition

• Finding way around
• Locker/combination issues
• Mixing with older students
• Choosing sports and/or clubs
• More homework
• Teachers are tougher
• Lunchroom
• No classes with friends
• Getting in trouble (ISS, OSS)
• Peer pressure
• More teachers

CLUBS, SPORTS, & TRANSPORTATION

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

• Homework Club
• Intergenerational Club
• Art Club
• Odyssey of the Mind
• Stage Band (tryouts

required

• World Cultures Club
• Musical Productions

(2015 - Annie Jr, 2016 - Wizard of Oz, 2017- Little Mermaid, 2018 - Aladdin)

• Peacemakers Club
• Stock Market Club
• Student Council
• TCNJ tutoring
• GAME Club
• Science Bowl
• Bowling Club
• Fitness Club
• Pep Squad
• Intramural Sports

– Flag Football – Street Hockey – Volleyball

INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS

FALL

• Soccer (boys and girls)
• Field Hockey
• Cross Country

WINTER

• Basketball (boys and girls)
• Wrestling (Co-ed)
• Cheerleading

SPRING

• Baseball
• Softball
• Track (Co-ed)
• After July 1st Fall paperwork can be

turned in

• Physical is good for one calendar year
• A complete athletic participation

packet is required for the first sport. If your child is trying out for a second and/or third sport an updated Health History Questionnaire is required.

TRANSPORTATION

• Bus Passes
• Drop Off &

Pick Up

• Bus Boards
• Late Buses

HONOR ROLL

Positive Behavior Support Program aimed at increasing a positive school climate by:

• Engaging the academic learner
• Minimizing rates of rule violating behaviors
• Encouraging acts of safe, respectful & responsible behaviors

S.O.A.R. RAFFLE

EWING WEBSITE (FMS)

http://www.ewing.k12.nj.us/Domain/123

• Genesis

(https://parents.ewingboe.org/genesis/parents?gohome=true)

– district database management system. – parent access to grades through the internet.

• Virtual backpack
• Headlines
• School Calendar
• Homework Center/Agenda Book
• Daily Bulletin

INSTANT ALERT

• Board Of Education’s

desire to have green initiatives

• Used for:

– Emergencies – Bus updates – Deadline reminders – Sport Cancellations

FISHER ATTENDANCE OFFICE

• EXT. 3106
• Absence

– An absence is only excused when a Doctor’s note is provided to the attendance office. – Warning letters are sent out from the attendance office when a student accumulates 4, 8, and 10 absences. – The District is required to take legal action upon the 10th absence.

• Tardy

– A tardy is only excused when a Doctor’s note is provided to the attendance office. – Warning letters are sent out from the attendance office when a student accumulates 5, 10, and 15 tardies. – The District is required to take legal action upon the 15th tardy.

TO CONTACT THE SCHOOL CALL (609)538-9800:

• Main Office Ext. 3100
• Guidance Ext. 3110
• Child Study Team Ext. 3130
• Attendance Office Ext. 3106
• School Security Coordinator Ext. 3167
• Nurse Ext. 3125
• Student Assistance Counselor (SAC) Ext. 3145

FISHER PARENT ASSOCIATION (FPA)

• LEND MANPOWER AND

SUPPORT FOR FISHER ACTIVITIES

• COORDINATE

FUNDRAISING PROJECTS

• MONTHLY MEETINGS
• FPA Information Desk
• ptofisher@ewingboe.org

THINGS TO REMEMBER

• Students will have their
• rientation at the end of

May and be give course selections

• Team letters will be

mailed in August

• Immunizations needed

by 1st day of school for 11 year olds

–

Tdap

–

Menactra

• Fall sports physicals

needed by 1st day of school

• Your child will have a

great year at FMS