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Helping Your Child Unlock Their Middle School Success

Tiger Time orientation

Staff and Students helping with Tiger Time...

• Mr. Doug Hatch, Principal
• Ms. Michele Wood, Assistant Principal
• Mrs. Sattler & Mrs. Jenderny, Office
• Mr. Montreal, 6th grade teacher
• Mr. Martinson, 6th grade teacher
• Mrs. Hofmeister, 6th grade teacher
• Mr. Whitemarsh, 6th Grade teacher
• Mr. Dahle, Choir
• Mrs. Altmann, School Counselor
• Ms. Casey, School Counselor
• Tiger Crew

Transition Year(s???)

• Students should move from dependence

towards independence.

• Lots of help from staff, especially the first

couple of weeks. (Lockers, acclamation to building, schedule).

• Brain development - not complete until

early 20s!

House Concept Philosophy

• Ensure success of your child in these years of

transition between child and young adult.

• A “House” is set of teachers who meet at least every
• ther day to discuss the needs of the students in the

“House”.

• Many heads are better than one.
• Share a common interest in your child.
• Work together to know the needs and what works best

for your child. One BIG family.

• Siberian (6A)—Hatzenbeler, Berger, Jenderny,

Larrabee, Martinson,

• Bengal (6B)—Kelly, Hofmeister, Montreal, Stowers,

Whitemarsh

• The “Other” House - There isn’t one even though “the
• ther house gets…”

Bengal Core Teachers Siberian Core Teachers

NRMS Houses

• Ms. Casey
• A Houses
• 6th: Siberian
• 7th:Tornado
• 8th:Orange
• Mrs. Altmann
• B Houses
• 6th: Bengal
• 7th: Cyclone
• 8th: Black

We use a proactive system approach to establish the behavioral supports and social culture needed for all students in a school to achieve social, emotional, and academic success. ○ Bengal/Siberian of the Week ○ Student of the Month ○ Behavioral Reward Trips - Unknown right now ■ end of each semester ○ Friday Funday - Unknown right now ■ 1 each semester : dance, dodgeball, games, food

Behavior

Day in the Life of your Child

• 7/8 Different Teachers over 2 days
• This year - block schedule

○ 3 core (90 minutes) each day - Even Day/Odd Day rotation ○ 2 encore per day (skinnies) 45 min. each

• Team Approach
• Not changing for PE to start
• Lunchtime/Recess - staggered, ½ at a time to social distance
• Online grade book
• Family Access

○ Attendance ○ Grades ○ Discipline ○ Testing results ○ Report cards

Schedule

• Core Classes

○ Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts and Literature ○ All year

• Encore Classes

○ Tech Ed, FCE, Art, Transitions, Spanish ○ 7 week rotation

• Music/Physical Education

○ Band, Orchestra, Choir, General Music ○ PhyEd ■ Not changing to start year ■ All year every other day

• Honor Roll

○ Figured at the end of each quarter. Certificates come out about 2 weeks after the end of the quarter.

BLOCK SCHEDULE

School Start Time- 7:35 am Dismissal 2:52pm

Student should be in 1st period class by 7:35am.

NRMS Tiger Launch Reopening Plan

• Full Face to Face (Traditional) 4 Period Block Schedule

Extended HR Schedule Regular Schedule

Day 1 Day 2 Day 1 Day 2 HR HR 7:35 - 8:25 1 4 7:35-9:05 1 4 8:30 - 9:45 2 7 9:10-10:40 2 7 9:50 - 11:05 HR HR 11:35-11:47 Lunch 11:10 - 11:55 Lunch 10:45-11:30 3 8 12:00 - 1:15 3 8 11:52-1:22 9 9 1:20 - 2:03 9 9 1:27-2:07 10 10 2:08 - 2:52 10 10 2:12-2:52

Starting the day at NRMS

• School starts at 7:35 A.M.
• Building opens at 7:00 A.M.

○ Students will report to 1st hour class right away

• Breakfast starts at 7:00 A.M.

Ending the day

• Bus

○ First run bus ONLY at 2:52 P.M. ○ Second Run 2:57 ○ This fall - dismissed by bus #

• Parent Pick up

○ Front of building on east side of street ○ Be mindful of the crosswalk ○ “Hang Time” discouraged for now ○ Child doesn’t need “front door service”

• Walkers/Bikers this year

2:45-3:00 3:05

Reminders...

• Bus cards next week (sending out 8/21)

○ contact bus garage if you don’t receive one

• Parent Pick-up, walkers, bikers, skateboarders

○ Leave during 2nd run

• “Hang Time” - please talk with your child

about the new norm and needing to not hang with friends after school.

After-school Study Group

• There will not be Study Group as of now.

When we are able..

• Monday through Thursday after school
• 3-3:45
• Voluntary vs. Mandatory

Communication

• Call
• Email
• Notes
• Planners
• Meetings
• Family access

○ Progress Reports - sent electronically ○ Check weekly with your child

• School Website

○ homework posted (see slide 21 for directions) ○ notes ○ upcoming events, readings, contact information

• Student Involved Conferences

○ 2 times a year - October & February ■ October is virtual this year ○ Scheduled Appointment

Communication

• Don’t wait until Parent/Teacher conferences or any other

scheduled meeting.

• Please contact when an issues arises.
• Small problems are easier to resolve.

Administrative Assistants are amazing! They will get us your messages.

• Mrs. Sattler
• Mrs. Jenderny

Family Access on Skyward

• Check Family Access on Skyward.
• HOW TO ACCESS

Go go: School District of New Richmond Click on Skyward - Enter ID and password If you don’t know these, or would like help setting it up, contact NRMS office

• Most teachers update grades at least once a week
• If something doesn’t look right. Contact us.
• Emailed Progress Reports.

Homework help -Student Planner

• Cost $10--included in 1st day fees
• Expected child to fill it out daily.
• Student Handbook

○ Grading ○ Honor Roll ○ Dress Code ○ Other Policies ○ STUDENT/PARENT signature page. Return ASAP!

Homework Help - What should I know?

• Expect some every night. (Math, LA, Lit)
• Contact us if none or too much.
• Offer help. Remember the butterfly.
• Homework routine

○ Same time, same place

• Homework posted on website -
• Homework also posted in classrooms for students

to fill out planner.

• Screen time vs Homework

Homework Posted Online

• Posted 1st day of the week
• One stop shop website - click here and follow

these steps to your child’s homework page ○ http://www.newrichmond.k12.wi.us ○ Then… click “Grade level houses” - click on your child’s house (Bengal or Siberian) - Click

• n “Homework page”
• Can be printed by teacher if no internet access.
• Don’t let the missing work pile up. Contact us!
• “Done” verses “turned in”.

Organization is KEY

• Binders organized

○ Putting papers in the right folders ○ DO NOT throw papers away ■ Not sure? Keep and ask ○ Label and organize Aug. 31 or Sept. 1

• Google Classroom

○ Assignments, slides, resources ○ “Turn in” ○ Parent access

Field Trips -

1st semester field trips are cancelled

• Reward Trips

○ January and June ○ Factors that may affect if child attends ■ Detentions - 4 or more ■ Absent - 11 or more days

• BizTown

○

• Camp Wapo

○ Mid - May ○ 4 days/ 3 nights ○ Fundraiser in January

• Washington D.C. & Boston or New York (after 7th/8th

grade)

Lunch Program

• Lunch card

○ new this year to limit many touching keypad

• Extra items = Extra cost
• Can work with Nutrition Department to

manage the cost ○ can set limits as to how many extras are purchased

• Cold lunches

○ Keep in locker til lunch

Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT)

• Students are able to bring their own

technology to the Middle School ○ More information to come - school devices ○ MUST register device ■ Click here for BYOT form ○ Ask for permission to use. ■ Can be asked to put it away ■ No phone/camera use.

Student Activities—All Year *Postponed for now*

• Yearbook
• FFA
• Choir Clubs
• Art Club
• Craft Club
• Greenhouse
• Student Council (apply in Spring)

Student Activities—Fall/Winter *Postponed for now*

• Sewing Club
• Science Olympiad
• Ski Club
• Forensics
• Friday Frenzy

Student Activities - Winter/ Spring

• Spelling Bee
• Geography Bee
• Solo and Ensemble
• Drama Club
• Friday Frenzy

Student Activities—Tiger Quest *Postponed for now*

• Math Masters
• Geography Bee
• Quiz Bowl
• PAWS (Peers Achieve with Service)
• Battle of the Books
• Book Club
• Knit Wits
• Chesskers
• History Fair

Student Activities - Sports

• Wrestling
• Community Ed/Booster
• More options in 7th grade

Final Thoughts

• Forms

○ Click HERE to find forms you need (also on MS homepage) ○ Fees--Planner and PE uniform ■ Fee Management System E-funds through Skyward is the new online district payment tool. More info to come. ■ Other option? ○ Phy Ed uniform sizing (1 vs 3) ■ Now or wait? It’s up to you.

• Medical Needs

○

• Ms. Rudolph - NRMS Health Assistant.

■ Webpage

■

arudolph@newrichmond.k12.wi.us or 715-243-1616

Dates to remember:

• Monday, August 31 - 6th gr orientation/first day for 6th gr
• Monday, 9/7 - Labor Day - no school
• Friday, Sept. 11 - Picture Day

Aug.31st Orientation Day

• 6th grade only
• Not “normal” school day

○ Mini intro with technology, organizing, etc.

• Breakfast-(provided free) and lunch
• All staff on hand
• Run through schedule with a lot of help

after lunch.

• We will take over from the door :)

Questions