Welcome to the Saucon Valley Middle School
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Welcome to the Saucon Valley Middle School
Saucon Valley Middle School
Welcome New Students
Ms Bernardo and Mr. Halcisak
Saucon Valley Middle School
Child
Home
Teachers
o We believe the CHILD is the center of the educational process. The educational process is designed to develop the CHILD’s ability to make positive choices. Each CHILD will be empowered to be a responsible and respectful citizen of the middle school and the community.
We believe HOME provides the nurturing atmosphere that allows the child to develop towards his/her fullest potential and is supported by middle school cooperation and communication. The HOME, in concert with the educational process, will foster the desire for life-long learning.
We believe the middle school TEACHER is a key influence to encourage active student participation, establish high expectations, enable student success, and foster life-long learning. The teacher is most effective when working as an integral member of a small, specialized, and focused TEAM of caring professionals.
Saucon Valley Middle School Philosophy
Middle School Advisory(National Middle School Association recommended practice)
Middle School Counselors
Mrs. Patrice Farrell Grades 5 & 6 Career Education
(grade 8) SAP
Middle School Counselors
Mr. Baldo Grades 7 & 8 Career Education (grade 8) Any scheduling, course
concerns Parent request for team
conferences SAP
Middle School Counselors Their roles
Assist with transitions to grade 5, 6 Peer relationships Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison for academic concerns with grade
level teaching teams (facilitates parent/teacher conferences)
Assist with course assignments Assist in coordinating state/local testing
initiatives Facilitate individual and small group school
based counseling Assists with Special Education details
Fifth Grade Teams (Cooperation and Integrity) 3 Language Arts Teachers
*Mrs. Kemper, Mrs. Kittle, Mrs. Sakelarides 3 Mathematics Teachers
Mrs. Kemper, Mrs. Paulson, Mrs. Steirer 2 Social Studies/Science Teachers
Mrs. Jirik, Mrs. Wotring 2 Learning Support Teachers
Mr. Bortz, Mrs. Gardner
Mrs. Carmen– Enrichment
* Team Leader – Mrs. Kemper
Sixth Grade Teams (Respect, Responsibility and Citizenship) 3 Language Arts Teachers
Mrs. Bender, Mrs. Gazzana. Mrs. Messinger 3 Mathematics Teachers
* Ms Huston, Mrs. Rubery, Mrs. Traub, 3 Social Studies/Science Teachers
Mrs. Bredbenner, Mr. Kolosky, Mr. Papp 2 Learning Support Teachers
Mrs. Kunkel, Mrs. Pulli
Other Special Education TeachersMrs. Marsilio – Enrichment
* Team Leader – Ms Huston
Seventh Grade Teams Determination Team
Mrs. Wetmore – LA Mrs. Torres/Cherrybon - LA Mrs. Mann– Math Mrs. Pummer – Science *Mr. Roberts - Social Studies Mrs. Alderfer– Learning Support Mrs. Higgins/Miller – Learning
Support Ms Thatcher– French Mrs. Rivero - Spanish
Courage Team Mrs. Banning– LA Mrs. Torres - LA * Mr. Mack – Math Ms Schlotter/Ortelli – Science Mrs. Young– Social Studies Mrs. Alderfer– Learning Support Mrs. Higgins/Miller– Learning
Support Ms Thatcher– French Mrs. Rivero - Spanish
* Team Leader
Eighth Grade Teams Fairness Team
Mrs. Hahn – LA *Mr. Kreutzer – LA Ms Catullo – Math Ms Zeuggin – Math Mr. Kachmar – Science Mr. Riefenstahl - Social Studies Mrs. Russo– Learning Support Mrs. Higgins/Miller– Learning Support Ms Thatcher – French Mr. Rivero - Spanish
Caring Team Mrs. Hahn – LA Ms Heppenheimer – LA Mr. Lloyd – Math Mrs. Zeuggin- Math *Mrs. Daly – Science Mr. Stern – Social Studies Mrs. Russo– Learning Support Mrs. Higgins/Miller– Learning Support Ms Thatcher – French Mr. Rivero - Spanish
* Team Leader
Related Arts Team (grades 6, 7 8)ENCORE – (grade 5, conducted by Elementary Staff)
15 day cycles (12 per year) Physical Education – 4
Mr. Stever, Mr. Russell, Mrs. Wagner Health – 2
Mr. Russell, Mrs. Wagner Art – 1
Mrs. Parish Vocal Music – 1
Mrs. Brucker Technology Education – 2
Mr. McGlade, Mr. Austin Computer Competency – 1
Mr. Miller (grades 6 & 7) Family and Consumer Science (grades 7 & 8) – 1
Mrs. Henley Career Education (grade 8) – 1
Mr. Baldo Research and Study Skills (grade 6) – 1
Ms Lesney
Resource Teachers (grades 6, 7, 8)Grade 5, conducted by Elementary School
Librarian: Ms Lesney Gifted Resource: Mrs. Marsilio Band Groups: Mrs. Free Chorus: Mrs. Brucker
Middle School Activities (Grades 6,7,8)
Student Council: Mrs. Daly, Mr. Stern Dances Student Store Farewell Dinner/Dance Quarterly Recognition Assemblies Whole school assemblies
Community Service Junior National Honor Society, Grades 7 to 8 Grade Level Team Service Projects (Team
leaders)
Middle School Activities (grades 6, 7, 8)
Intramural Sports (subject to change) Ski Club Rock Climbing Swimming
Interscholastic Sports PIAA
Middle School PTG (grades 6, 7, 8)
Volunteers Needed-- sign-up sheets at Back to School Night
Meetings: To Be Arranged
(4 per school year)
Attendance (grades 5-8) We believe that strong attendance is essential for
success at school. Call to confirm absence/Written Note (w/in 3 days – or
unexcused) Written Notes WILL be required within 3 days starting
2007-08 regardless of a phone call 2 Unexcused: Notice to District Justice 5 – 7 Excused: Phone call/letter of concern 10 Excused: 2nd letter requiring Dr.’s excuse
Tardiness 5 Tardies: Letter of Concern 7 Tardies: Disciplinary consequences
Concurrent
Behavioral Expectations Cooperation Integrity Perseverance Respect Responsibility Caring Citizenship Determination Fairness Courage
Choices Safety
(Self/Peers/Community)
Problem-Solving Developing
Character/Maturity
Behavioral Expectations
Classroom Disturbances Lack of Preparedness Loitering Disrespect Harassment Inappropriate Language/Gestures Horseplay Safety Concerns
Behavioral Expectations
Gum (at teacher discretion) Cell Phones (IN LOCKERS!) Computer Dress Code ID at the Dance Horseplay
Behavioral Expectations
Level I Level II Level III Level IV
Team/Administrative Detention Isolated Setting Overnight Suspension In-School Suspension Out-of School Suspension
Appropriate Dress
Standards set by members of Student Council NO flip-flops Too short “shorts” Inappropriate graphics Revealing shirts Chains Other as deemed
disruptive to the learning community
Information communicated in the Student Handbook, which is embedded in the Student Assignment Book
Enjoy your visit! We look forward to you becoming a member of our learning community here at Saucon Valley Middle School!
Things to remember: Timeliness counts Being prepared counts Participation counts Appropriate behavior counts YOU COUNT!!!!
Locker size:
10 ¾” deep, 9” wide
Wheeled book bags DO NOT fit!
Parent Access to Student Demographics
Through the student management system – Power School, parents have online access to their child’s demographic information, grades, lunch account, etc.
Information regarding access will be forwarded in the beginning of the school year.
http://www.svpanthers.org
Saucon Valley School District Website
www.svpanthers.org
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