We Hold the Keys “The courage of conviction, the strength to persevere, the hope that survives disappointment – these are the keys to success.”

We Hold the KeysWe Hold the Keys

“The courage of conviction, the strength to persevere,

the hope that survives disappointment –

these are the keys to success.”

ADMINISTRATORSADMINISTRATORS

Dr. Almeida - Principal

Mrs. Whitehead – Assistant Principal

Mr. Gomes – Assistant Principal

SUPPORT STAFFSUPPORT STAFF

• Mrs. STURDAHL– Behavior Specialist

• OFFICER JASON BURLINGAME– School Resource Officer

• MRS. DARCY– School Nurse

SUPPORT STAFFSUPPORT STAFF

• Dr. Lou Turchetta– School Psychologist

• Mr. Felix Sarubbi– Social Worker

• Ms. Sue Davis– Student Assistant Counselor

GUIDANCE COUNSELORSGUIDANCE COUNSELORS

GRADE 6 – Mrs. Cheryl Fram

GRADE 7 – Mrs. Patricia Dorchies

GRADE 8 – Mrs. Carolyn Colaluca

“Nothing you do for children is ever wasted. They seem not to notice us, hovering, averting our eyes, and they seldom offer thanks, but what we do for them is never wasted.”

(Garrison Keillor)

Teachers Administrators

STUDENTS

Parents

Students are central to the educational process!

PURPOSE OF OPEN HOUSEPURPOSE OF OPEN HOUSE

• Meet the new principals• Meet your son/daughter’s teachers• Learn about class procedures and expectations• Get acquainted with the building• Learn about, sign-up, & become an active member of the PTSA• Sign up for the parent listserv

TeamsTeamsGrade 6

6A - Discovery 6B - Unity6C - Inspiration 6D - Blizzard

Grade 7 7A – Element 7B – Majestic 7C - Evolution 7D – Velocity 7E - Dynasty

Grade 88A - Fusion 8B - Panthers 8C - Mustangs 8D – Synergy 8E - Huskies

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANSCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

•LITERACY•NUMERACY•PERSONALIZATION•FAMILY / COMMUNITY

ENGAGEMENT

ADVISORY PROGRAMADVISORY PROGRAM

What? A program in which a group of students and an advisor (teacher) get together…

Goal? To establish relationships for learning between students and teachers… When? Once a week (mainly on Tuesday)

50 minutes

PROCEDURESPROCEDURES

•TRAFFIC•ARRIVAL / DISMISSAL•HALLWAY•CAFETERIA•PICK-UP DURING THE

SCHOOL DAY

“The only real difference between they and

we is me.”(Steve Ventura)

•Administrator•Teacher•Parent•Student

• Create and Maintain a Positive Culture• Shared Decision Making• Establish Open Lines of

Communication• Be Visible• Review and Evaluate Policies, Practices, &

Programs• Be Consistent & Follow-Up w/ Student

Discipline• Support Teachers• Have An Open Door Policy

• Be Approachable• Support & Facilitate Successful Co-

teaching Relationships• Have A Sense of Humor• Provide Feedback• Be Professional• Establish Clear/High Expectations

for ALL• Build Capacity by Effectively Delegating

Responsibilities

• Have Fun!• Differentiate Instruction• Continue to Learn & Grow• Establish Positive Relationships• Continuously Communicate w/

Parents• Develop a Student-Centered Classroom• Maintain Instructional / Academic Focus• Support and Collaborate with Colleagues

• Engage Students in Higher Level Thinking• Integrate Literacy Strategies Across Curriculum• Implement School Improvement Plan Initiatives• Personalize the Learning Environment for

Students• Actively Participate • Be “Responsible”, “Reliable” & “Respectful”

Please – Be Patient & Flexible to the New administration - Please

“The unfortunate thing about this world is that good

habits are so much easier to give up

than bad ones.”(Somerset Maugham)

• Get involved with PTSA• Communicate with teachers &

administrators• Check your son/daughter’s agenda nightly• Ensure your son/daughter reads at home• Provide him/her with a quiet workspace• Ask your son/daughter about his/her day• Encourage your son/daughter to get

involved in extracurricular activities

Do Your BestDo Your Best

“What could be more important in life

than to know in our hearts that in everything we have tried to do, we have done our very best.”

• Responsible– Bringing all your materials to class.– Having your homework done.

• Reliable– Being on time to class.– Always being honest.

• Respectful– Treat others the way you would like to be

treated.– Keep hands and feet to yourself.

ATTENDANCEATTENDANCE• ABSENCES

– Parent must call school– Note must be brought in

• TARDIES– 5 tardies = written warning from

administrator– 6+ = detention / retention

• TRUANCY COURT– Absence for 10 days w/o medical

excuse

DISCIPLINARY DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCESCONSEQUENCES

• SOCIAL SUSPENSION – No dances / school events

• TEACHER DETENTION - 1hour

• OFFICE DETENTION – 1hour (Tuesday & Thursday)

• RETENTION – 2 – 3 hours (Tuesday & Thursday)

• ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER – 1 class period to 5 days

• SUSPENSION – 1-10 days (Parent must reinstate you)

SURVEILLANCE CAMERASSURVEILLANCE CAMERAS

Cameras are in the school in the hallways

and outside the building monitoring all activity.

Extracurricular ActivitiesExtracurricular Activities• Sports:

Fall: Coed SoccerWinter: Wrestling & Basketball (Boys & Girls)Spring: Softball & Baseball

• Cheerleading• Student Council• Yearbook• Robotics Club• Showcase (Cabaret)• Band• Chorus

LUNCH PROGRAMLUNCH PROGRAM

All free / reduced lunch applications are due by

September 28th.

BREAKFAST PROGRAMBREAKFAST PROGRAM

7:35 – 7:55 AMMultipurpose C

LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERLIBRARY MEDIA CENTER

Susan MurphyErica Horlbogen

Systematic Training for Effective Parenting

S.T.E.P.S.T.E.P.

Ms. Sue Davis

HEALTH ISSUESHEALTH ISSUES

Mrs. Linda DarcyMrs. Linda Darcy(School Nurse)(School Nurse)

PTSAPTSA

• Contributions to the School• Membership Drive• Fundraiser

PTSA MEETING DATESPTSA MEETING DATES6:30 PM6:30 PM

• October 2, 2007• November 5,

2007• December 4,

2007• January 7, 2008• February 5, 2008

• March 3, 2008• April 1, 2008• May 5, 2008• June 3, 2008

AVENUES OF AVENUES OF COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATION

• Telephone (401) 822-9426– Team mailbox

• School website - School website - Asfms.net• Parent ListservParent Listserv• Student agenda• Parent conferences• PTA meetings• Email

Essential PointsEssential Points

• We are a “High Performing” middle school

• We need a strong / active PTSA• Our instruction and programs are

among the very best• Our teachers, faculty and staff

are highly qualified and certainly among the highest level of professionals

Essential PointsEssential Points

• Our commitment to student learning is not only a priority, but second only to student safety.

• FMS is a safe, nurturing environment with rigorous academic expectations.

• We strive to seek continuous improvement.

• We expect you to hold us accountable.

EVENING SCHEDULEEVENING SCHEDULE

• Principal’s Presentation• Team Teacher Presentation• Visit Elective Teachers

• Sign Up for the Parent Listserv (library)

• Sign Up to be a Member of the PTSA

“Words to live by are just words unless

we live by them.”(Eric Harvey)