Greetings to the Class of 2021!

GREETINGS TO THE CLASS OF 2021!

Newfane Middle School5th Grade Orientation

Welcome to the Middle School!

We Believe In You!

Welcome to the Middle School!

We Believe In You!

We will work together to build your academic, social and physical skills.

Welcome to the Middle School!

We Believe In You!

You will leave us more confident, more persistent and more resilient.

Welcome to the Middle School!

We Believe In You!

You will be ready for high school, and prepared to take more courses that interest you and prepare you for an amazing future.

Welcome to the Middle School!

We Believe In You!

Your only jobs are to believe in yourself, care for those around you, and work towards your goals!

What Are We Here For? To become engaged, determined students

To take a variety of courses, so we can begin to find out what interests us, and what we want to pursue

To become students that are responsible for their own learning, who work hard to keep every option open after leaving middle school and high school

To develop lasting connections with the people and places that surround us; to work towards creating a better future

5th Grade—What’s it all about?

Classrooms

5th Grade—What’s it all about?

You are “on team”

Some of you have Mrs. Dinino, Mrs. Cich and Mrs. Connolly

Others have Mrs. Rappolt and Ms. Ferington.

You’ll hear more from them in a bit!

5th Grade—What’s it all about?

Classrooms

Courses taught by your team of teachers:

5th Grade—What’s it all about?Classrooms

ELA

Math

Reading

Science

Social Studies

5th Grade—What’s it all about?

Special Area Classes

5th Grade—What’s it all about?

Special Area Classes

Physical EducationTechnologyArtMusicLibraryRemedial Math/ELAEnrichment MathEnrichment ELABand/Chorus

5th Grade—What’s it all about?

How to find classes?

5th Grade—What’s it all about?

How to find classes?

Check your schedule!

5th Grade—What’s it all about?

How to find classes?

Check your schedule!

Use your map!

Your Schedule

The middle school day runs from 7:30-2:13!!

Students are encouraged and in some cases required to stay after.

Our shuttle bus to the Elementary school picks students up at 3:05. At the El, they will board the correct bus to arrive home.

Your Schedule

Students permitted to enter at 7:30 Homeroom begins at 7:40 Lunches: 30 minutes, either at 10:48

or 12:16 You’ll eat in the “Sunshine Café” Most periods are 40 minutes long No change of clothes for phys ed

Drop Off/Dismissal

Drop Off If dropping students off prior to

7:15, use bus circle If after 7:15, enter lot on East Ave,

closest to playground. Drop students off at orange cone. Students will enter at bus circle

entrance Exit to your right, merging with

buses when necessary Breakfast available at 7:15 Students cannot go to classrooms

until 7:30

Dismissal

Dismissal

Bus riders, walkers and those students getting picked up all leave the school at the same time.

It’s messy, but it works! You don’t need to sign your student out if

you’re picking up at end of day! Make sure you discuss SAFETY, LOCATION,

and SAFETY with your students if you are picking them up! PLEASE…DON’T PARK ACROSS TRANSIT!

Contact the office if you have any concerns

What’s Different?

The Bells!

Our day is divided into nine 40 minute periods—

Class is dismissed when teacher dismisses!

What’s Different?

Getting from class to class

At first, your teachers will walk you to your classes throughout the school and to your buses at the end of the day.

What’s Different?

Getting from class to class

At first, your teachers will walk you to your classes throughout the school and to your buses at the end of the day.

Eventually, you’ll travel on your own! Worry not!

What’s Different?

Clubs!

You’ll need to listen carefully to announcements—that’s where our important information can be found…

Clubs for the 2013-2014 school year include: Student Senate, Science Club,

Lego and Robotics club, Peer Mediation, Broadcast and Video Club and Jazz Band

What’s Different?

Intramurals

Intramurals are run by a number of certified physical education teachers and/or coaches

Listen to announcements for dates for 5th grade students to participate.

Students can take the late bus home.

5th Grade Performing Music

Performance Music—Band and/or Chorus

Instrumental lesson once a week 5 day rotation schedule You’ll need to get the work you miss from lessons!

Large Group Rehearsal Every Other Day

Your ScheduleA Closer Look!

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Newfane Middle School

Schedule Student I D: Grade: 5 Gender: Female Counselor: J ulie Hinton Advisor: Diane Rappolt Homeroom: 104

P E R I O D

Term 1

DAY 1 DAY 2

HR

5/1 Homeroom 5th RM:104 Mrs. Rappolt

5/1 Homeroom 5th RM:104 Mrs. Rappolt

1

2515/1 Phys.Ed. 5th RM:GYM MS Mr. Heitzenrater

3285/2 Remedial - Math 5th RM:129 Mrs. Hathaway

2

2615/1 Reading 5th RM:104 Mrs. Rappolt 2615/1 Reading 5th RM:104 Mrs. Mercer

2615/1 Reading 5th RM:104 Mrs. Mercer 2615/1 Reading 5th RM:104 Mrs. Rappolt

3

1009/1 English 5th RM:103 Ms. Ferington

1009/1 English 5th RM:103 Ms. Ferington

4

3025/1 Social St 5th RM:104 Mrs. Rappolt

3025/1 Social St 5th RM:104 Mrs. Rappolt

5

9800/1 Lunch 10:48 RM:Cafe tbd

9800/1 Lunch 10:48 RM:Cafe tbd

6

3215/1 Study Hall 5th RM:104 Mrs. Rappolt

3215/2 Study Hall 5th RM:104 Mrs. Rappolt

7 3605/1 Library 5th RM:LIB Mrs. Ray

3605/1 Library 5th RM:LIB Mrs. Ray

Counseling

Mr. Weber (6th and 8th grade) Mrs. Hinton (5th and 7th grade)

Provide academic, social and emotional support

Huge role in helping to define goals, support organization, and transition from grade to grade Individual, small group and/or large

group

Health Office Full Time Nurse—Mrs. Erck Immunization proof is needed—submit to

Nurse’s office Medication dispensed from original

prescription container with doctor’s note Nurse shares medical information with

teachers—completely confidential Nurse does NOT diagnose Infectious disease-Must have doctor’s note

to return to school Be sure phone numbers are accurate so you

or your emergency contact can be reached

Safety All doors, except main entrance,

locked after 8:30am All visitors must sign in and wear

visitor’s pass Parents must report to general office

to sign out child for early dismissal (child must bring note in that morning)

Please submit a written excuse for all absences

You do not need to sign out your child when picking him/her up at the end of a regular day—

Parents’ role Communicate with your 5th grader Set realistic expectations regarding

academic progress and behavior Read and discuss together:

Student handbook District Code of Conduct

Parents’ Role continued

Reassure that teachers will be patient—they’re nervous too!

Feel free to walk in Wednesday morning and drop off at homeroom and help with supplies if needed

Parents’ Role Part III Review student agenda nightly!

Check homework assignments for quality, understanding and completion

Record test and project due dates Schedule in time to study and work on

projects Check for teacher comments Correspond with classroom teachers

Parents’ Role Part IVEncourage Regular Attendance

Avoid appointments during school time if possible

Avoid family vacations during school year Commit to performing music concert

dates Attend school functions with your child Sign up for and utilize Parent Portal (see

packet)

Parents’ Role…finally done (we know…it’s never done)!

Always contact classroom teacher first with concerns or questions

Notify school (Administration, Counselors, Team Teachers) of issues affecting your son/daughter—at school or home 778-6452

HELP US TAKE CARE OF YOUR KIDS!

Supplies and Summer Reading

Bring supplies during first week-- Agenda-distributed first day of

school (no charge) or directly after today’s presentation

Summer reading summaries are due Friday, September 13th

Important Dates

School opens—Wednesday, September 4th Open House—Thursday, September 12th

at 6pm Pictures—September 25-26 during phys

ed Summer Reading Reports due— Friday,

September 13th End of first five weeks—Friday, October

4th End of first marking period—November

8, 2013

Important Dates, continued

Parent Teacher Conferences- 11am dismissal each day

Thursday, November 22nd – 11:40-2:30

Monday, December 4th – 11:40-2:30 and 6 – 8

Sign up through your classroom teacher

Our School…Our Safety Look out for each other!!

Concerned about someone? Bullied? Witness something wrong? TALK TO SOMEONE!

Dignity for All Students Act Learning is job #1! Discrimination and

harassment of students is not only wrong but illegal!

Our School…Our SafetyIn response to the the Dignity for All Students Act that went into effect throughout New York State in July of 2012, we at Newfane Middle School recognize the following:

All Students Should Have the Right to: A safe and supportive school environment where kids can focus and learn

An education free from harassment and discrimination from other students and adults A healthy, harassment free experience in classrooms, hallways, locker rooms, all school property, on

the school bus and at school events All members of the Newfane Middle School Community Need to Show:

Tolerance—accept differences among people Sensitivity—Understand that our words (spoken, written or typed) and actions can offend and hurt

others Respect: Protect the right of all students to learn and feel welcome at school

We understand that we must never make fun, disrespect or injure on the basis of anyone’s: Race Weight National Origin Ethnic Group Religion Religious Practice Mental Abilities Physical Abilities Sexual Orientation Gender Identity or Expression

Gender We agree that bullying is another form of harassment; that dignity for all students means that we

at all times are respectful and understanding of our individual differences

By signing below, I agree that I understand what the Dignity for All Students act is, and I pledge to follow it throughout the 2013-2014 school year in order to make Newfane Middle School a place

where students are supported, encouraged and treated with respect.

Final Thoughts…Expect to have a great year!!

Take advantage of what we have to offer!!

See you on Wednesday, September 4th!! Join your teachers following this

presentation

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