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Incoming 6th Grade Parent Orientation March 14th, 2018

Welcome Parents!

Administration Introductions...

• Mrs. Roberta Heyward, Principal

heywardr@aaps.k12.mi.us

• Mr. Roberts Assistant, Principal

robertsc@aaps.k12.mi.us

Tappan’s Mission Statement

The mission at Tappan is to come together to design a school commUNITY where everyone will have fun, love learning, want to excel, achieve to their potential and care for each other.

Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) A program designed to reinforce the positive behaviors that we want students to exhibit, while addressing and providing support for behaviors that do not meet our expectations.

PBIS EXPECTATIONS

• SAFE
• RESPECTFUL
• RESPONSIBLE

Tappan Middle School

• School hours 8:10 am - 3:07 pm
• No before or after care provided
• Students are expected to leave school

grounds by 3:15 pm, unless they are in an adult-supervised activity

• Doors open at 7:55 am
• Breakfast program begins at 7:55 am

Achievement- What’s it all about!

Strong Academic Classes: English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Rich Exploratory or Electives: Art, Music, World Languages, Technology Education, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Project Lead The Way

Tappan Culture

• Significant Student &

Adult Relationships

○ Classes ○ Clubs ○ Field trips ○ Sports Teams, &

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Extra-Curricular Activities

Support Classes

At this time, we plan to offer the following support classes:

• Math Support
• EL (for English Language Learners)
• Academic Support (for those who receive

Special Education services)

Lockers

• One hallway locker

per student

• Gym locker requires

a combination lock from home or purchased from school

Lunch

• 29 minute lunch period
• Outside/Gym
• Students may bring a lunch,

purchase a hot lunch/sandwich, or buy individual (a la carte) items

• An opportunity for students to get

extra help from teachers

Communication

• Email
• Voicemail
• Power-School
• School/Teacher Websites or

Remind Texts

• Thursday Thing
• School Messenger
• Conferences
• Parent Involvement Days

Tappan Guidance Department

• Michigan Comprehensive Guidance

and Counseling Program ■ Guidance Curriculum ■ Individual Student Planning ■ Responsive Services ■ Systems Support

Counselor Assignments 2018-19

Gwen Bonnee – Grade 8, Grade 6 A-F bonnee@aaps.k12.mi.us 734-994-2017 ext. 35209 Karel Graham – Grade 7, Grade 6 G-J grahamk@aaps.k12.mi.us 734-994-2017 ext. 35214 Daphne Slater – Grade 6, K-Z slater@aaps.k12.mi.us 734-994-2017 ext. 35213

After School Sports and Clubs- Mr. Etz

Most 6th Grade Sports operate similar to intramurals:

• No tryouts, no cuts - all students welcome to participate
• Fewer games than 7th/8th, no score is kept
• Introduction to the sport, preparing for 7th/8th Teams

Students must have a physical examination form on file with the main office in order to participate in any sport.

6th Grade Sports Include...

Season 1 Sept - Oct Cross Country Soccer Season 2 Nov - Dec Wrestling Girls Basketball Season 3 Jan - Feb Synchro Boys Basketball Season 4 March - April Swimming Volleyball Season 5 May - June Track Tennis

After School Sports and Clubs

• Clubs meet once or twice per week

from 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm

• 2018-2019 Clubs included:

Food & Garden Creative Writing Spelling Bee Art Academic Games Photography Quiz Bowl Dance Anti-Bullying Gamer’s Running

Grade Level Trips

6th grade: Camp Ohiyesa 7th grade: Rolling Hills, etc. 8th grade: Traditionally, Washington, D.C.

PTSO and Parent Perspective

• Ruth Hamstra & John Pattow, Co-Presidents

○ Website: TappanPTSO.org

• Support Several School Initiatives

○ Field Trips ○ PBIS, Planners ○ SEMMLA, Peer Mediation ○ Clubs and Teacher Requests ■ Music Program ■ Athletics

Parent Involvement Opportunities/Updates

• Time and In-Kind Donations
• Fun Nights, School Store, Field Trips, NAAPID, Honor

Roll Parties, Wellness Committee (Project Healthy Schools), Athletic Events, Apparel, Music Department

• Annual Background Checks
• We keep you informed via:

○ The Thursday Thing ○ Principal’s Monthly Tappan Update

6th Grade Curriculum

6th grade Math, Science, English / Language Arts (ELA), Social Studies

6th Grade ELA Areas of Study- Ms. Arnold and Mrs. Lee

• Word Study
• Creative Writing
• Argumentative Writing
• Research Writing
• Independent Reading
• Folktale Genre Study
• Adventure Genre Study
• Fantasy Genre Study

Testing Out of Math- Ms. Borges

• Completed at the elementary buildings in mid-May
• Test during the first week of school for students new to the

district only

• Students may test only once
• Information will be available on the school district website

section on testing out

More Math Information

• Math Counts Club is offered, meeting Nov. through

February

• Math on Call books
• Help at lunch, during some advisory times, after school
• Math Support elective class

Disciplines/Standards in MSS

MSS = Michigan Science Standards

Overview of Social Studies Curriculum

Ancient History & Geography How To Be a Historian Early Human Migration Agricultural Revolution Sumerians Ancient Egypt, China, India & the Mayans Ancient Greece and Rome World Religions Judaism Christianity Islam Hinduism Buddhism

Typical 6th Grade Schedule

1. World History 2. Earth Science 3.

• A. Band or Orchestra alternating with Physical Ed
• B. Choir every day
• C. Exploratories

4. Advisory and Lunch 5. Language Arts 6. Mathematics 7. Exploratory (Art, Project Lead The Way, Physical Education, Exploratory Music, World Language, Performing Arts)

Elective Rotation

• Two elective hours each day (3rd & 7th periods)
• 4 quarters per year (8 total possible slots)
• Music (band, orchestra, and choir) run during

elective hours, so they receive 4 exploratories versus the 8 for non-music students.

1st quarter 2nd quarter 3rd quarter 4th quarter 3rd Hr. 7th Hr. 1st quarter 2nd quarter 3rd quarter 4th quarter

World Languages

• Tappan is the only AAPS middle school to
• ffer 4 languages:

○ Latin, Spanish, German, and French

• 6th grade

○ Assigned 9-week exploratories to provide a taste of several languages

• 7th grade

○ Students may select 1-2 languages, which meet for one semester each

• 8th grade

○ Opportunity to earn high school credit ○ Year-long course

Instrumental and Vocal Music

• Band

○ Lauren Stout stoutl@aaps.k12.mi.us ○ Craig Beery beeryc@aaps.k12.mi.us

• Orchestra

○ Julia Knowles knowlesj@aaps.k12.mi.us ○ Kathleen Ford fordk@aaps.k12.mi.us

• Choir

○ Bonnie Kidd kidd@aaps.k12.mi.us

6th Grade Music Schedule

Choose from the following classes:

• Band/Orchestra alternating with Physical Ed/Choir
• A day and B day groups
• A Day Mon/Thurs and B Day Tues/Fri, Wed alternates

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

A B A/B A B

Band Gym Band/Gym Band Gym

Instrument Rental

• Provide your own: Violin, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Trumpet,

Cornet, Trombone, Percussion.

• For most students, school provides: Viola, Cello, Bass,

French Horn, Baritone Horn, and Euphonium.

• Cello/Bass players use a school instrument from class set

when rehearsing at school.

• School-owned instruments provided to all students who

receive free or reduced lunch. See your music teacher for more info. No one is denied the opportunity to participate!

• Rent, don’t buy in middle school! Never purchase an

instrument without playing it in person first.

Why be a part of music at Tappan?

• Supportive & formative experience for

middle school students

• Tappan ensembles excel
• Music classes develop fundamental

musicianship, instrument technique, and ensemble skills.

• Be a part of something that goes beyond

middle and high school!

Project Lead The Way (PLTW)

Middle school is a time of exploration, a time when students are figuring out what they’re passionate about today and how that relates to who they’ll become tomorrow. During this transitional time, PLTW Gateway’s five units empower students to lead their own discovery. The hands-on program boosts classroom engagement and excitement, drives collaboration, and inspires “aha! moments” and deep

• comprehension. And as students engage in PLTW’s activities in computer science, engineering, and biomedical

science, they see a range of paths and possibilities they can look forward to in high school and beyond.

PLTW classes offered at Tappan are:

Design & Modeling - 6th Grade (9 week class) Automation & Robotics - 7th Grade (9 week class) Computer Science for Innovators and Makers - 7th Grade (9 week class) Medical Detectives - 7th Grade (9 week class) Energy & the Environment (Semester class)

Visual Arts

Exploratory Arts, for 6th graders, is a 9 week course that is broken into 3 main units: drawing, ceramics, and painting. These units preview individual, medium specific, 9 week classes that can be chosen as electives at the 7th and 8th grade levels.

Realistic, abstract and non-objective styles are all included. The majority of class time is spent in the artistic process, but aesthetics, art history and the essentials of critique are also covered.

In-District Transfer/Schools of Choice

The Application Window for 2018-19 In-District Transfers closes March 23rd,

• 2018. In-District Transfer, is dependent upon space available, and is a

possible option for students residing within the Ann Arbor Public Schools attendance boundaries. The School of Choice application window has not been decided at this time. If you currently do not reside in the AAPS attendance boundaries but reside in Washtenaw, Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, Oakland, or Wayne County you would be considered School of Choice. Under the School of Choice and In-District Transfer policy, transportation to and from school is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.

Curriculum Information Presentations

Social Studies - Ms. Mayes & Ms. Zheutlin (Room 243) Math - Mr. Hogan / (Media Center Lab) English / Language Arts - Ms. Lee (Rm 240) Science - Mrs. Coppens (Room 237) Special Education- Ms. Jarchow/Mrs. Satchwell (Rm. 216) Presentation Times - 6:30 pm, 6:40 pm, 6:50 pm, 7:00 pm

Media Center Curriculum / Program Additional Questions

The following staff will be available in the media center to answer any additional questions you may have regarding their curriculum or programs.

• Mrs. A. Arnold - ELA
• Ms. Diana Gordon - Project Lead the Way Mr. Etz - Athletics / Clubs
• Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Nassar - World Language Mrs. Zheutlin - Social Studies
• Mrs. Spiess, Mrs. Borges - Math
• Mrs. Stout, Mrs. Kidd - Music Department
• Mrs. Kalisewicz - English Language Learners (ELL)
• Mrs. Graham -Will be available in the 2nd floor Counseling Office

Media Center Guests

• 826Michigan - Ms. Caylan
• Washtenaw Children- Carol Matthews
• Chartwells- Food Service

Thank you for coming!

Please join us in the Media Center / Classrooms for questions about specific programs/offerings.