Tuesday, March 24, 2015 6:30 p.m.. Jill Miklausich – Principal at John Glenn Jessica Cabak – Dean of Students at John Glenn Peter Knoebel– Dean.

Weaver PTO MeetingTuesday, March 24, 2015

6:30 p.m.

Jill Miklausich – Principal at John Glenn Jessica Cabak – Dean of Students at John Glenn

Peter Knoebel– Dean of Students at John Glenn

Administrative Team…

Jessica Cabak – Dean of Students (A-L) Peter Knoebel – Dean of Students (M-Z) Sharma Kuria – Academic/Behavior Support Liaison Vivian Keen – Academic/Behavior Support Liaison Gavin Graham – Academic/Behavior Support Liaison Megan Bartel – Intervention Specialist Sai Thao – Intervention Specialist Carla Korth & Tom Berner– 6th Grade Guidance Counselor Teachers –

◦ Travis Stewart & Katie Pangborn – Science◦ Josh Nichols & Alexis Krier – Math◦ Deb Nichols, Betsy Dobbins, Janet D’Ambrosio, Sharon Hattenberger –

ILA/SS◦ Steve Witt, Tom Keefer, Tom Cooper, Katy Larson – PE/Health◦ Sheridan Fleming & Jon Povolny – Music◦ Adam Ghormley, Deb Fisher, Maree George – IT/Art/FACS

6th Grade Team…

Student achievement in math, reading, and science is increasing overall!

Teachers offer additional help to students before, during, and after school.

EVERY student in need of additional academic and/or behavioral support gets it through our Academic Support Liaison, Behavior Support Liaisons, and General Education Casemanager.

We have advanced and enriched classes for students in need of challenge.

We have TONS of after school opportunities! Student of the Month

Good News About John Glenn…

7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. school day 6 classes per day 4 minutes passing time 60 licensed staff 40 support staff 780 students Activity buses run everyday except

Wednesdays.

Details…

Fifth Grade Parent Information Meeting ◦ Tuesday, April 14th◦ 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.◦ Meet John Glenn Staff◦ Overview of 6th grade

6th Grade Transition Morning◦ August – Date to be Determined - 8:00-12:00◦ For 6th graders ONLY! ◦ Buses will run this morning

Back to School Night◦ August – Date to be Determined - 3:00-7:00 p.m.◦ Purchase P.E. uniforms◦ Put money in lunch accounts◦ School Pictures are taken◦ Students pick up schedules◦ Fill out and turn in emergency cards◦ Students get lockers◦ Students bring school supplies

Save the Dates…

Long Term Goals:◦ 90% proficiency in Reading and Math by 2020◦ 75% proficiency in Science by 2020◦ Achievement gaps will decrease to 10% by 2020◦ 100% of students On-Track to Graduate by 2014

Short Team Goals for 2014-15◦ 51% proficiency in Reading◦ 65% proficiency in Math◦ 46% proficiency in Science◦ 100% of students On-Track to Graduate

JG Student Achievement Goals…

Students have 6 classes a day.◦ Integrated Language Arts - regular & enriched◦ Math – regular & advanced (intervention class

available)◦ Science – 3 trimesters of science◦ Social Studies - 3 trimesters of social studies◦ PE & Music (Choir or Band) – every other day

classes◦ Health/Art/Industrial Technology & STEM or

Family & Consumer Sciences – one trimester of each class Students in need of intervention will likely miss this

rotation (or part of it).

Academics…

7th & 8th Grade Classes…

7th Grade 8th Grade

ILA – enriched & regular Social Studies Science Math – advanced &

regular PE/Music/Drumming AVID or Art/IT &

STEM/FACS or all year Art, FACS, or IT & STEM

ILA – enriched & regular Social Studies Science Math – advanced &

regular PE/Music/Drummingor

Daily PE AVID or Art/IT &

STEM/FACS or Spanish or French or all year IT & STEM, Art, or FACS

Enriched ILA and Advanced Math Programs AVID Programs English Language Learner Programs Academic Support Liaisons Behavior Support Liaisons Regular Education Casemanager Special Education Resource Programs Special Education Center Based Programs

◦ FAN – Functional Academic Needs◦ Multiple Needs Program

Special Programs & Supports…

P.E. and Band…

P.E. Band

Students will change in the locker rooms.

Students need a pair of shorts and a John Glenn P.E. shirt.

Shorts and shirts can be purchased during Open House in the fall.

Students will have swimming during all three years at John Glenn.

Band instruments can be purchased or rented.

If your child wants to play in the band and rental is not an option for you, we have some school instruments.

Summer band is available.

Reading Workshop and Writing Workshop structures are used in the middle school too. Elementary has been using these structures for many years.

Developmental Designs is used in middle school to build a positive learning-focused community of respect. Elementary schools use Responsive Classroom. DD is the middle school version of RC.

The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program is being implemented at John Glenn too!

Connections…

Athletics…

6th Grade 7th & 8th Grade

Fall:◦ Girls’ Tennis - $90

Winter:◦ Wrestling - $75

Spring:◦ Boys’ Tennis - $75◦ Boys’ & Girls Track - $75

Cross Country available through North High!

Fall:◦ Boys’ Football - $90◦ Boys’ & Girls’ Soccer - $75◦ Girls’ Volleyball - $75◦ Girls’ Tennis - $75

Winter:◦ Boys’ & Girls’ Basketball - $75◦ Boys’ Wrestling - $75

Spring:◦ Boys’ Baseball - $75◦ Girls’ Softball - $75◦ Boys’ Tennis - $75◦ Boys’ & Girls Track - $75

Gymnastics and Swimming available through North High!

Athletes must have a current SPORTS physical on file in the nurse’s office.

Practices are after school until 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays.

Games are typically done by 5:30-6:00. Transportation must be arranged by

parents/guardians. Athletic fees or a payment plan must be set

up with the Athletic Director, Denver Moeller, prior to competition.

Details About Athletics…

After school from 2:20-3:45 Activity buses run at 3:50 Three sessions – one per trimester Classes:

◦ Chess Club Swimming◦ Kayaking Club Knitting◦ Scratch – Computer Class Study Skills◦ Cooking & Baking Classes Drama Club◦ Knowledge Bowl Math League◦ Hmong Club Guys’ Group◦ Girls’ With a Voice GEMS – Girls’ Group◦ Timez Attack Art Club◦ World Language Classes YMCA TOPS Club

TOPS Classes…(Targeted Opportunities for Personal Success)

Breakfast served from 7:25-7:40 a.m. Lunches by grade level – 10:00, 11:00,

12:00 Students with early or late lunch will have a

snack during the day. Lunch Options:

◦ Bring your own bag lunch.◦ Regular Hot Lunch◦ Alternative Line – pizza, hamburgers, subs◦ Salad Bar◦ A La Carte

Breakfast & Lunch…

Registered Nurse – Deb Givot All medications need doctor’s orders to be

given at school. No new immunizations needed for 6th grade. 7th graders must have additional

immunizations to attend school in the fall of their 7th grade year.

Documents all visits to the nurse’s office. Organizes all student care plans – asthma,

diabetes, allergies, etc.

Immunizations & Medications…

The following clothing items are NOT considered appropriate for school…  T-shirts or other garments with profanity, inappropriate language, suggestive messages, or

tobacco/drugs/ alcohol product advertising

Clothing with large tears or that is see-through

Midriffs, halter tops, tank tops, spaghetti strap shirts  Leggings without a shirt, skirt, or shorts covering the backside   Short shorts, short skirts or low riding pants  Hats/caps/headwear/hoods/bandanas/do-rags  Bags, purses, and/or coats may not be worn and/or carried during school hours  All gang related clothing or insignias i.e. bandanas, hats, picks, combs and jewelry  Excessive use of perfume, cologne and hair spray will not be permitted

Dress Code…

Contact teachers or our counselors with concerns or questions. They are your best source of information.

Counselors – Carla Korth & Tom Berner Fifth Grade Parent Night Dean of Students/Assistant Principal Parent Portal – grades Trimester Report Cards/Mid-Term Report Cards School Website & Teacher Websites Daily Parent E-mails Coffee with the Principal Spring Family Picnic

School Communication…

Help your child work independently at home by planning a daily routine with a regular time for homework.

Be sure your child reads at least 30 minutes nightly

Check Parent Portal for information on your child’s class progress and work

Be sure your child attends school every day and eats breakfast every morning

Call us with any questions or concerns

How Can You Support Your Child at Home?

Questions…