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 other 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 other house gets…”
Siberian Core Teachers Bengal Core Teachers
NRMS Houses Ms. Casey Mrs. Altmann o A Houses o B Houses • 6th: Siberian • 6th: Bengal • 7th:Tornado • 7th: Cyclone • 8th:Orange • 8th: Black
Behavior 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
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 1 st 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 1 st 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 on “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 :)
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