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KYRENE TRADITIO ITIONAL ACADEMY

Welcome me to to th the 2018 2018-19 School Year!

Presentation by Dr. Lescher, Principal

• Dr. Hineman, Assistant Principal

August 2018

KTA A Miss issio ion St Statement

• To provide a rigorous academic experience where all students

can excel, while ensuring a safe, supportive and caring environment in partnership with families and the community. Students at KTA have a full range of academically rigorous courses available to them with a smaller student/staff ratio that allows for more one-to-one support and individualized attention.

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• Traditional and Classical Educational Components that support rigorous

academics alongside self motivation, self-discipline, and high aspirations.

• Uniform dress code and consistent school-wide behavioral expectations.
• Service projects and contributions to the school community through
• lder/younger student projects and programs.
• Seamless PreK-8 grade programs with smaller student/staff ratio.
• Stated requirements for parent/family involvement.

Cl Class ssical/H /Humanities Co Components 6-7-8 8

• Formal instruction for Research Papers, including the MLA format with

citations (Modern Language Association/most prominent format for libraries nationally/internationally

• Formal Note Taking (Cornell Notes primarily)
• Socratic Seminar –Formal discussion training (text based) where students

learn to think critically and respond thoughtfully

• Debate – Formal training to research and support a position, evaluate what

is read and researched, and present a well developed position

• Logic Training – Read, research and understand classic philosophers
• Study and Test Taking Skills
• Classic Literature
• “Capstone” project and trip at the end of 8th grade

AVI VID Advancement Vi Via Ind ndividual Determination

• Program focused on student learning skills and strategies to

advocate for themselves in a positive and meaningful way

• GRIT and GROWTH MINDSET are key focal points – learning how to

sustain efforts when things get difficult and realizing that not knowing something means…not knowing it ‘YET’

• College Bound focus as well; all students can and will be prepared

with skills needed to apply to and attend college when the time comes

• Preparation for successful and positive transition to High School

Se Second Ste Step

• This is a nationally recognized program implemented weekly for 30-

40 minutes during Advisory where students discuss and are explicitly taught positive behaviors and expectations for social and behavioral interactions with others.

• Used at all Kyrene Middle School locations.
• Teachers lead students through examples and discussions of

scenarios and how to support each other with positive choices.

• Students also learn how to access the many avenues of support at
• ur school.
• Direct connections to AVID.

Behavior and nd Disc scipline Info

• Students are expected to follow our 3B’s:

Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible

• Ms. Kosis is in an Academic/Behavior Support (ABS) role, with an
• ffice in our new building. She is most often the ‘first line’ for

communication with parents about behavior and academic concerns in grades 6 and 7. She teaches the middle grade intervention programs as well.

• She is part of the administrative/leadership team at KTA.

Soc Social Media dia

• MONITOR your child’s phone and social media accounts!
• MONITOR who they are communicating with, and what

sites they are accessing.

• MONITOR how they are engaged with friends and others in

their posts, videos and chats.

• When/If it carries over into school issues, we become

involved and open another level of inquiry and monitoring.

Cell Pho hone Access ss Upd Update

• We have been letting student access their personal cell

phones during the last 15 min of lunch/recess.

• We have limited space for their activities due to the building

and construction projects.

• We will be looking at how students handle this privilege, and

decide about the continuation ; we will keep parents informed.

PTO Fall Fun undraiser Read-A-Thon!

• SO Successful last year that we are doing it again!
• Students get pledges for reading at home…and 100% of the money

collected will go DIRECTLY to our PTO and our school!

• Last year we raised almost $20,000 directly for KTA programs!
• Kick Off is Sept 4!
• Pledges from Sept 7-17th. We encourage ‘out of town’ pledges online.
• Students can earn great prizes!
• Thanks to Mrs. Vanessa Rider, PTO President for all her hard work for

KTA!

Build Building Upd pdate

Final new facility to be completed by Dec. 1, 2018, which includes: multipurpose room, gym with changing rooms, stage, kitchen, band and music rooms

Athle letic ics Upd pdate

• 2018-19 KTA students will continue to participate in team sports at

Aprende.

• JANUARY 2019 we will invite grades 6 and 7 to INTRAMURAL sports

programs for winter and spring seasons. We are hoping to field intramural programs in Running Club, Strength and Conditioning, Dance Team, Basketball Clinic, Baseball Clinic

• Next year (2019-20) KTA will work to field a full

complement of all teams to join the middle school competitive field

Parent Tips

• Students must read 10-20 minutes per night! Research shows that this

increases vocabulary by thousands of words and raises test scores, comprehension and cognitive capacity.

• Limit video games and internet use: no more than one hour per day! New

research links internet addiction to brain scans similar to those addicted to cocaine and meth. (Newsweek 7/16/12).

• Engage in meaningful conversation with your child daily! Research shows

that when adults are interested in what children have to say, it builds self esteem and confidence for a lifetime.

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We need you just as much in middle grades!

• Variety Show in January
• Festival in Spring (moved from Fall due to construction)
• Field Trips
• PTO Meetings
• PALS
• Science Fair (gr 4-5)
• School Dances for grades 6 and 7!

Dress s Cod

• de Reminders
• Sweaters and sweatshirts worn inside school must be red, white or navy

blue

• Outerwear can be any color
• Colors are red, white and navy blue
• Collared shirts required (vs. T-shirts)
• Fridays: Jeans and Spirit Shirts OK
• Skirts and bottoms need to be ‘uniform’ type fabric (not lace, sparkles)
• Leggings/tights work under skirts/shorts need to be red, white or navy blue
• Review KTA Handbook
• Student Council for 6th and 7th grade will work on MORE free dress days

for middle grades this year!

SC SCIEN ENCE CAMP FIEL ELD TRI RIP IN NOVEMBER ER!

• Be sure to check the info shared tonight about this

incredible opportunity for all 6th and 7th graders!

• DISCOUNTED price for paying early!
• Deposit needed in September, so please watch dates to

ensure you child can participate! CHAPERONES WILL BE NEEDED!!

THANK YOU!

• Thank you for your continued support of KTA and our

expanding and amazing school!!

• Thank you for continuing to support your students! Just

because they are older and taller, they still need you to be involved and engaged in their lives and school! Maybe more so!

• THANK YOU!