Incoming 6th Grade Information Night

Incoming 6th

Grade Information

Night!

Welcome!

January 26, 2021

Overview• Who Is

Evergreen?• Core Academic

Programs and Electives

• Athletics and Activities

• Counseling and Registration

• PTSA• Next Steps

Office and Administration

• Website

• https://ems.lwsd.org

• Phone

• 425-936-2320

• Hours

• 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM

• Kristian Dahl– Principal

• Angela Morrison–Associate Principal

• Heather Zapata– Office Manager

Who is Evergreen?

Comprehensive Middle School

District Programs

• 700 students

• Full academic program including Quest

• Activities

• Athletics• Arts

• Celebrations

• Interventions

• Transitions• ELL

• Character Strong

Culture and Environment

• Personalized Learning

• Where Everybody Belongs (WEB)

• Personalization (Eagle) Time

• Social Emotional Learning

• Character Strong

• Student-Centered

• Collaborative planning

• Team Teaching

• Content teams

• Grade level teams

• Community

• Culture-building Activities

• Assemblies

• Spirit Days

What do we strive

to create?

Daily ScheduleMonday

• Traditional 6 Period Day + Eagle Time

Tuesday & Thursday

• Flex Schedule

Wednesday

• Early Release

Friday

• Traditional 6 period day

Academic Programs

Electives, Math, Language Arts/Social Studies, Science,

Fitness

ElectivesFamily & Consumer Sciences, Art, Woodworking, Technology, Leadership, Drama, Music

Life Skills

Activity based

Teamwork

Focused

Family & Consumer Sciences

Art 6-7th grade

Art projects based on

Elements of Art and

the Principles of Design

Art• Pottery

• Three D visual arts

• Focus on techniques

and technical terms.

WoodworkingSome self-

direction

Great for creative students

Activity based class

Technology & Computer Applications

Tech skills

Graphics, digital

video, 3-D Printing

Leadership▪ Teambuilding &

Group Initiatives

▪ Group Roles

▪ Leadership Styles

▪ Characteristics of High Functioning Groups

▪ Decision Making

▪ The 8 Essentials of Servant Leadership

▪ School Service

Drama

• Performance Based

• Theatre skills including Improv, voice techniques, and script writing

• Annual Musical

• Beginner Band

• NO experience needed

• Concert Band

• 1-2 Years

• Symphonic Band

• 2-3 Years

• Wind Ensemble

• 3-4 Years; High level of Ability and Focus

• Jazz Band

• All ages, assumed competency

Music PerformanceEagles Bands

Music Performance: Choir

• All are welcome – no experience needed

• Songs from many cultures and many languages

• Sing in 2-6 part harmony a capella and with accompaniment

• Field Trips with performances at Bellevue Square and Wild Waves

Music Performance: Orchestra

• For 6th–8th graders who have played in elementary or willing to take private lessons concurrently

• Festival Performances

• LWSD Honor Ensembles (best in District)

• Junior All-State (best in State)

• Solos and (small) Ensemble Festival

• Classical, pop, and film music

• Field trips to Bellevue Square and Wild Waves

Music Elective: Beginner Guitar

• Beginner Level: NO previous experience

• Chords and Individual Notes

• Pop Songs, Classical style, Folk Style

Survival Simulations

Improvising Practice

First Aid and MOREEmergency Preparation

Survival Situations in the News

Build Mental Toughness

Survival Science

MathematicsMath is everywhere in life!

6th Grade Math Classrooms are…

• Rigorous (challenge chapters)

• Engaging

• Practical (real world connections)

• Supportive (Flex intervention/support classes)

• Curriculum: Glencoe Math• Textbook is also a

student workbook

• Online curriculum resources available

• ALEKS online learning system to support

Evergreen Math Courses/Pathways

Math8

Geometry

Algebra 1

Math6

Math7

= Math support

class available

Criteria for Qualifying for Algebra for 7th Grade (2018-19 standards)

1. Score of 42 or higher on the Algebra Aptitude Test

2. Math SBA Score meets requirement (2610)

3. Grade of “A” on the semester two report card for 6th grade math

OR

1. Score of 42 or higher on the Algebra Aptitude Test

2. SBA Scale Score meets requirement (2650)

3. Grade of “B+” on the semester 2 report card for 6th grade math

Language Arts and Social Studies

Year-at-a-GlanceQuarter Social Studies English/Language Arts

1stGeographyMesopotamia

Writing Reading

Explanatory/Informative

Amplify ELA

2nd Egypt

Explanatory/ Informative& Narrative

Amplify ELASchooled*

3rd China

Narrative

Spiraled writing (explanatory, argumentative and narrative)

Amplify ELAThe Giver

4th GreeceDrama – Greek Theater

Argumentative Writing

Reading SelectionsAmplify ELA- Digital Curriculum

➢ Reading Strategies

➢ In-Text Citations & Analysis

Schooled by Gordon Korman

➢ Reading Strategies

➢ Making Inferences

➢ In-Text Citations & Analysis

The Giver by Lois Lowry

➢ Theme

➢ Character Development

➢ Socratic Seminar

TCI History Alive Online Textbook

• Full history text online

• Instructions on how to access →September

• Key words

• Read-aloud option

• Review games

• Enrichment

Current Events• What historical events

have shaped the world today and why are these current events happening?

• What events are currently unfolding that may shape the world’s future?

Science

Physical EducationFit for life and feeling good!

Weekly Routine• 3 days of unit activities

• 1 day 16 min Fun Run

• 1 day Fitness Workout

How to be Successful in a

Fitness Class• Give your best effort regardless of your skill or

fitness level.

• Display good sportsmanship and show respect to everyone.

• Display a positive attitude and be that role-model for other students to follow.

• Have fun!

Quest

HUMANITIES• Language Arts one year

advanced by following the 7th grade curriculum.

• Social Studies will study Ancient Civilizations while exploring primary source materials.

MATH• Math will follow the Math

7 curriculum

6th Grade Quest at EMS

Additional opportunities are provided to allow for extension and advancement as desired. Examples include Model United Nations, Math Club, and Environmental Club.

School Counselors

A – KSarah Parnell

L – ZDenise Ozeri

CounselingServices

• Registration/Scheduling

• Orientation for new students

• Annual Student Needs Survey

• Academic Planning and Success

• Classroom Presentations

• Peer Mediation

• Community and Counseling Referrals

• Crisis Intervention

Registration

• Your child was given their registration form in December through a virtual Teams event

• We do our best to honor student's elective requests!

• If you have questions, email your child's school counselor:• A – K [email protected]• L – Z [email protected]

• Fall ORIENTATION – WEB Leaders and Day 1 overview

WEB Program

Activities and AthleticsMiddle Level Seasonal Sports Program, Clubs

Clubs• Most meetings and activities

occur during the Flex time• Environmental Club• Math Club (PTSA)

• Multicultural Club• Robotics (PTSA)

• Cooking• National Junior Honor

Society• WEB-Where Everybody

Belongs• Science Olympiad (PTSA)

Middle Level Seasonal Sports Program

Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4

Sept – Oct

Boys & Girls Cross Country

Boys Tennis

Boys Basketball

Nov – Dec

Girls Badminton

Boys Soccer

Feb – Mar

Girls Basketball

Boys & Girls Wrestling

Apr - June

Boys and GirlsTrack and Field

Girls Tennis

Girls Volleyball

A four-week intramural “Sports Club” is offered after school in January, minimum numbers required.

Library

Role of the Library

• Say yes!! In support of… students, staff, and families and the learning that takes place at Evergreen.

• Our three main areas of support

• Reading Advocacy… fostering and supporting a lifelong love of reading

• Research… Supporting and building future ready research skills

• Technology Support… we help keep a working laptop in the hands of each and every student here at Evergreen… and trust us, things do go wrong! :-)

• Provide a welcome and inviting space

We love doing all the above for the wonderful students, staff, and families!

Evergreen Middle School PTSAEMS PTSA supports the

success of every student!

Funds Granted to

EMS Departments

• Digital Balances - Science Dept.

• Glass & Supplies for fusing project – Art Dept.

• Desk Dividers – Math Dept.

• Rolling bookcase for the library

• #icanhelp

• Finishing Sanders – Woodshop

• Junior Scholastic Magazine for 6th graders

• Scholarships for students in need

• Collaboration with the EMS staff for the A.V.I.D. program

• Hands free phone headset – Front Office

• Safety Equipment for crossing guards and security

Join PTSA and help EMS Students

• Evergreen PTSA is committed to building a strong partnership between parents, community, and school to create a substantial and positive impact on our children's wholesome growth.

• Board positions include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and VPs for Communications, Enrichment, Activities, Fundraising, Membership and Advocacy

• Accepting nominations for the PTSA board positions for the year 2021-22.

• Contact [email protected] for more information