Massaponax High School Freshman Day 2020 GUIDING QUESTIONS & - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Massaponax High School Freshman Day 2020

GUIDING QUESTIONS & AGENDA

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL?

• WELCOME
• FRESHMAN SUPPORT STUFF
• ACADEMIC STUFF
• VIRTUAL LEARNING
• ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS
• IMPORTANT FRESHMAN STUFF
• QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

Administration

• Mr. Joe Gabalski

Principal

Administration

• Mr. Dunleavy

9th Grade AP

• Dr. Hall

10th Grade AP

Administration

• Mrs. Miller

11th Grade AP

• Dr. Ainsworth

12th Grade AP

Instructional Coordinator

• Ms. Crecelius Click

Front Office

• Ms. Elliott

Administrative Assistant

• Ms. Taylor

Administrative Assistant

• Ms. Akers

Receptionist

Clinic

• Ms. Bogert

Nurse

• Mr. Alexander

jalexander@spotsylvania.k12.va.us 540-710-0149 ext. 5224

School Counselor for student last name starting with A - Ch

• Mrs. Digges

ldigges@spotsylvania.k12.va.us 540-710-0149 ext. 5227

School Counselor for student last name starting with Ci - Gi

• Ms. Minor

fminor@spotsylvania.k12.va.us 540-710-0149 ext. 5223

School Counselor for student last name starting with Gj - La

• Ms. Marcil

smarcil@spotsylvania.k12.va.us 540-710-0149 ext. 5225

School Counselor for student last name starting with Lb - Pa

• Ms. Marchetti

tmarchetti@spotsylvania.k12.va.us 540-710-0149 ext. 5228

School Counselor for student last name starting with Pb - Sj

• Ms. Blake

ablake@spotsylvania.k12.va.us 540-710-0149 ext. 5226

School Counselor for student last name starting with Sk - Z

School Counseling Secretaries

• Ms. Miller

Secretary

• Mrs. Cornell

Registrar

• Ms. Davenport

ddavenport@spotsylvania.k12.va.us 540-710-0149 ext. 5261

MHS School Social Worker

Student Schedule

Schedules and Change Request Policy

Schedules will be available for you to see on August 12th At this time, schedule change requests will not be honored We will notify you all when the schedule change request window

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VIRTUAL LEARNING AND EXPECTATIONS

• COURSEWORK COUNTS!!! The school year begins August 17th
• ATTENDANCE MATTERS!!!
• BE ON TIME TO YOUR CLASSES!
• ENGAGE/COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR TEACHERS
• Take ownership of the process. Set up a workspace,

get organized, keep an agenda, use a calendar, Check studentVue

• Possess Virtual Etiquette
• Check Your school email everyday….a few times a day

Massaponax Clubs and Activities

Activities Director

• Mr. Clements

Getting to the student Dashboard

MHS Website

Freshman Board

Freshman Board participates in school wide activities and plans activities for the freshman class. Sponsors are Mrs. Quinnan and Ms. Payne If you would like to be on the board look for an email after school starts!

Student Council Association (SCA)

SCA promotes school spirit and is in charge of Homecoming events and other service projects throughout the year. We plan Pep Rallies, Spirit Days, Parades, and Student/Staff Recognitions. Our board is made up of students from all grade

• levels. We will have open positions for 4

Freshman Executive Board Members. Everyone is welcome to volunteer and participate as a non voting member. Keep an eye out in your school email for the SCA Freshman Board Application.

Sponsors: Denise Glassford dglassford@spotsylvania.k12.va.us Jessica Guerin jguerin@spotsylvania.k12.va.us

@massaponaxsca @MassaponaxSCA

National Latin Honor Society (NLHS)

The mission of the Massaponax Latin Honor Society is to promote the Classics, service in the community, and support Massaponax High School Latin Club. As a part of the Massaponax Chapter of the National Latin Honor Society you will:

Become a member of the Junior Classical League! Help plan and participate in various service projects! Socialize with other Latin-Loving peers! Engage with and promote study of the Classics! Other benefits include: NLHS Graduation Cord, Diploma Seal, Scholarship Opportunities, Service hours, and more!

Membership Requirements

Enrollment in Latin III or higher Maintain an A in your Latin course Keep a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.5 Scale)

Sponsor: David Yates (dyates@spotsylvania.k12.va.us)

National Honor Society

NHS is only for Juniors and Seniors, but you need to start thinking about it now. It is not affiliated with NJHS.

❏ Prerequisites ❏ 3.5 cumulative GPA ❏ 30 hours of community service ❏ Leadership roles inside or outside of

school

Sponsors: Shelby Decker and Valerie Lamberton (Librarians)

Battle of the Books

❏ As a group, we’ll read set titles that are decided amongst all of the high schools in the county. ❏ We’ll meet monthly to discuss the different books. ❏ We’ll hold a competition at the end of the year with the other high schools to see which team knows the most about the books. ❏ Similar to Cafe Books ❏ We’ll be sending an interest form to your email sometime soon! Sponsors: Shelby Decker and Valerie Lamberton (Librarians)

International Book Club

This club is only in its second year, so we’re still growing! We focus on reading graphic novels and discussing them as a group, but we would like to move toward all of us reading the same book and discussing its contents. It’s geared toward our ESOL population, but anyone is welcome to join! Look for an interest flyer in your email soon! Sponsors: Kathy Lanzarone and Shelby Decker

Massaponax Ultimate Club

Interested in playing Ultimate Frisbee???

No experience required No equipment except for cleats required. Open to young Men and Women Practices to be held weekly in the Fall and Spring. VHSL Athletic Participation/Parental Consent required Join the remind group for updates OR More info available from Mr. Sbitani rsbitani@spotsylvania.k12.va.us

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

A bible study group that meets every Thursday (when school is in full session) morning at 6:45 in the school library. Breakfast provided. While the organization was started in the 1950’s by a group of coaches to reach their athletes you do not need to be an athlete to

• join. All are welcome.

This club is run by the students. The student leadership team chooses the lessons, the goofy games, and any other fun activities we do. We typically go to a baseball game and run a ski trip each year. The huddle is sponsored by Ms. Reichel in the PE Dept. ereichel@spotsylvania.k12.va.us

Theatre Arts Club

Develop a well rounded theatre experience:

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Participate in school musicals and plays as actors or technicians

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Field Trips to Performances and Workshops

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Learn about theatre on and off stage

Sponsors: Kimberly Kemp and Steven Singer

Be part of our fun and supportive family while also giving back to our community and developing your talent!

New York trip!

ponaxtheatre.org Twitter & Instagram @ponaxtheatre

Film Club

Not only do we love movies, tv shows, short films, and other cinematic works

• f art- we make our own!

❏ Learn camera techniques, how

to write scripts, and editing

❏ Film discussions ❏ Collaborate to make your own

and other’s films

Sponsors: Kimberly Kemp and Steven Singer

Pics from VHSL Film Festival

Forensics Team

No, not the science involved in solving crimes, it’s a public speaking and vocal interpretation competition!

❏ Compete in a variety of public speaking

categories, including:

❏ Dramatic Interpretation ❏ Poetry/Prose/Storytelling ❏ Extemporaneous/Oratory/Impromptu

Sponsors: Kimberly Kemp and Steven Singer

❏ Improve your speaking skills, such as: ❏ Presentation ❏ Performance ❏ Vocal Characterization ❏ Memorization

The Marching Panther Pride (MP2)

Any Student in Grades 9-12 Perform at all Home and most Away Varsity Football Games. Supporting Massaponax through the Marching Arts. Email Mr. Koch for details

Here are some of the projects we did last year. Want to be part of spreading 1kindword? Click and complete THIS form or send an email to Ms. Scheible at kscheibl@spotsylvania.k12.va.us

Valentines for EVERY student Donations for our Community Painting the bathroom stalls

Words are singularly the most powerful force available to humanity. The goal of 1kindword is to spread compassion and kindness in our school and community by encouraging students to think about

• ne kind word or action they can give each day to

another person. We will focus on lifting others as we climb, starting with building positivity within

• urselves. Activities may include facilitating

monthly shout outs, creating displays in our school, student workshops, and community outreach.

Want to see what PRISM is all about? Click and complete THIS form or send an email to Scheible kscheibl@spotsylvania.k12.va.us

The Massaponax GSA provides a safe and inclusive space for any LGBTQ+ student and their allies. We do team building activities and talk about what‘s going on in our

• lives. We work to create a school

community where all students feel welcome and supported. We

• rganize events to create more

visibility for LGBTQ+ people and

• issues. We work with other student
• rganizations to change policy

and improve our school climate for all students.

MHS PRISM

Science Education And Leadership (SEAL) provides diverse opportunities for students to explore the world of STEM outside of required

• classes. Our hypothesis: When we continue to

ask questions and challenge the way we live and impact our world, then we will create a more sustainable and meaningful future.

Want to discover what SEAL is all about? Click and complete THIS form or send an email to Ms. Scheible kscheibl@spotsylvania.k12.va.us

Art Club!

❏ If you enjoy extra help with your art, trying new things, and serving creatively in your community, then Art Club is for you! ❏ You must be currently enrolled in an art class or have taken an art class within the past year. There are $10 club dues. ❏ Stay tuned for details on joining in the second 9 weeks! ❏ Sponsors: Rachel Bailey, Delana Chandler,

Carter Corbin, and Letitia McMillan

Esperanto Club (Ponaksa Esperanto-Klubo)

Esperanto is a constructed language made to be to be the easiest language to learn. The

• verall goal of this club is to have the members comfortably speaking to one another in

Esperanto by the end of the school year.

• Super easy and quick to learn
• Games and fun
• Shelby is making biscotti
• Weekly video lessons on YouTube

Sponsor: David Yates - Latin Teacher dyates@spotsylvania.k12.va.us

Future Business Leaders of America

❏ The mission of FBLA-PBL is to bring business and education together in a positive

working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

❏ If you are enrolled in a business class and are interested in developing leadership,

communication, and team skills, or simply looking for an organization to meet and network with others then FBLA is the organization for you.

❏ Look for opportunities to join during the first week of school.

Sponsors are Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Cook, and Mrs. Butler

MHS Debate Team

What You Can Do

★ Lincoln-Douglas Debate ★ Public Forum Debate ★ Public Policy Debate ★ Public Speaking ★ Student Congress What you can do with Debate skills

➢ Be better prepared for College & Life ➢ Get a job / Get a raise ➢ Never lose an argument ➢ Make new friends ➢ Learn how to dance

When will me Meet?

➔ Each Wednesday 2:35 to 4:25

➔ Online for Now / Library upon return

➔ WACFL & VHSL tournaments

➔ Saturday Tournaments by Sign-Up

to Join or for additional information

contact Coach Donald at jdonald@spotsylvania.k12.va.us

Massaponax Freshman Football

• The football season will be played in the spring this year.
• The first day of the season is set for February 15, 2021
• Off-season workouts with the team are TBD.
• Coaching Staff:

○ Coach Sestito - asestito@spotsylvanina.k12.va.us ○ Coach Samuels - ryansamuels56@gmail.com ○ Coach Larimer - larimer217@gmail.com

• The football program has a long tradition of high expectations in the

classroom, on the field and in the community.

• Register for Freshman Football Google Classroom:

○ Class Code - v7eim5v

Massaponax Boys Lacrosse

• Lacrosse is a spring sport.
• The season will start in April 2021 for this school year.
• There will be off-season workouts.

○ Workouts are TBD

• Head Coach

○ Andrew Sestito - asestito@spotsylvania.k12.va.us

• Register for Boys Lacrosse Google Classroom

○ Class Code - 33lrio7

• Email Coach Sestito about interest in playing

Academic Team

Season: Winter Grade Levels: 9-12 Coach: Mr. Wilson (bcwilson@spotsylvania.k12.va.us) What we do: Our academic team competes in a variety of competitive trivia formats, most notably Quiz Bowl. Imagine Jeopardy, but in teams of four.

IT'S A GREAT DAY TO BE A PANTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!

ANY QUESTIONS??????