Evans City Middle School - Seneca Valley School District · • Teaming – a school within a school • Content Areas • Special Areas – PE, World Language, Art, Music, Technology

Evans City Middle School

2015-2016

Administration

• Mrs. Palano - Principal

• Mrs. Doggrell – Assistant Principal

6th Grade Teaching Teams

Team Team

Mr. Bell MA and SS Mrs. Presco – ELA and SS

Mrs. Woolslare ELA and SC Miss Kamarchik ELA and SCI

Team Team

Mrs. Carvelli - ELA Mr. Bonicky - MA

Mr. Adams – SC/SS Mrs. Dietz - ELA

Mr. Cupp – MA and Pre Alg Mrs. Chiapusio SCI/SS

6th Grade Support Teachers

• Mrs. Dusenberry - 80

• Mr. Levere – 52

• Mrs. Kovacevic – 52A

• Mrs. Wingertsahn – 85

• Mrs. Marsh – 79

• Mrs. Reynolds – 70A (by guidance)

PA Core (Common Core)

• Heterogeneous groups of Diverse Learners

– Combination of heterogeneous and homogenous grouping

occurs within the classroom

– Differentiation occurs within the classroom

– PA Core – students ability to share, defend, persuade, and

reflect on their thinking

• Understand and process the knowledge

• Understand how others process the knowledge

• Make critical decisions based on that knowledge

• Use technology to collaborate and create meaningful learning

opportunities

Instructional Learning

Environment

• Middle School Concept - We are the bridge between elementary

school and secondary schools.

• Teaming – a school within a school

• Content Areas

• Special Areas – PE, World Language, Art, Music, Technology

• A&E Period – AM

• Raider Round-Up – PM

A&E Period – AM

Raider Round-Up - PM

• Activity and Enrichment period

• 8:55 to 9:30 daily.

• Trimester Schedule

*Allows for greater participation

and exposure to A&E by more

students

*Allows students to participate in

multiple offerings in each

trimester and over the course of

the year

*Chorus, Band, Strings, Tech

Club, Art Club, PE Club, Latin

Club, International Club, Video

Production, Maker Club and

MORE!

• Raider Round-Up

• 2:50 – 3:10 daily

*Recess

*Self Guided Exploration

*Team/cross curricular activities

(early dismissal)

BYOT – Bring Your Own

Technology

• Computer Use contract

• Only when directed by a teacher

• Academic use only

• School appropriate

• Students are not permitted to call or text during the

school day without teacher permission

• Students must ask to see the nurse. If necessary, the

nurse will call home

Olweus Bullying Prevention

SV Hotline 724-631-1677

Tipline (sprigeo.com)

• On-Line Reporting

• Safe way to report

– bullying

– safety concerns

• Cyber bullying

– Facebook

– Text Message

– Twitter

– Snap Chat

– Etc.

Dress Code: Items that are NOT

permitted…

• shirts/tops/bottoms that expose midriff or

undergarments

• Garments with any hole above the knee

• Tank tops with thin straps

• Shorts and skirts that are not fingertip length

• Hair dye that is not of a natural color

• Hats / Bandanas

• PLEASE do not wear Flip Flops

Going Paperless

• Seneca Valley Parent Portal

– Keep updated contact information for parents and guardians who

have educational rights for the child/ren.

– Emergency contact information should be updated here by

parents

– Let us know if you do not have internet access so we can keep

you informed

– Access to grades

• Use the Seneca Valley website to find information at

www.svsd.net.

• Choose Evans City Middle School

• Online Backpack flyers and newsletter

Building Security

• ECMS/CVE Transfer Busses – No parent pick up from

CVE

• Early dismissal – Please send a note or call the office

• Must have a photo ID when visiting the building

Volunteer Policy

• Policy #916

• Casual Volunteer – works in the presence of a teacher

– Policy acknowledgement

– Volunteer affirmation

– Confidentiality statement

• Program Volunteer / Chaperone – direction/supervision

of students

– Act 34 - criminal

– Act 151- child abuse

– Act 114 – FBI

– Policy acknowledgement

– Volunteer affirmation

– Confidentiality statement

Welcome to

2015 - 2016

www.EvansCityPTO.com

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Complete the

Stay Connected Form to Keep Up to

Date on PTO Happenings!

The PTO is celebrating the

purchase of STEM

Technology for the New

Evans City iHub which support the schools

technology initiative!

School Assemblies

Family Fun Nights

Fall and Spring Book Fair

Science Fair

Story Book Forest

6th Grade Party

Field Trip Transportation

The PTO Sponsors…

Plus… a LOT MORE!

2015/16 Fundraisers:

Fall

Winter

Spring

Donate EvansCityPTO.com/Donate

6th grade – Reality Tour

• Olivia Testa – public relations coordinator

• Registration information will be available from the

classroom teacher.

• "My Kid."

Thank you for sharing in your child’s

educational development!!

Have a great evening!