WELCOME TO 6 TH GRADE. Lufkin Middle School Principal Jesus Gomez, Sr Associate Principal Charlotte Davis 6 TH Grade Principal Alex Alexander 6 th Grade.

WELCOME TO 6TH GRADE

Lufkin Middle SchoolPrincipal

Jesus Gomez, Sr

Associate PrincipalCharlotte Davis

6TH Grade PrincipalAlex Alexander

6th Grade Social Worker/SchedulingMelinda Stowers Cole, LMSW

Special Education CounselorTerri Eastepp

6th Grade Administrative AssistantMary Pearl Hinkie

Our Mission

The mission of Lufkin Middle School is to actively involve students, teachers, parents, and the community in providing developmentally appropriate, quality instruction that enables all students to become lifelong learners and responsible, productive citizens in a changing society.

6th GRADE INSTRUCTION TEAM

Language Arts Social Studies Math Science Rhonda Cooley Susan Harris Tricia Durham Christy Croll Gaylyn Kirby Lisa Bush LaTessa Rogers Jennifer Stover Mary Satterwhite Becky Butler Maria Colin Lindsay Milnor Sarah Potter Sue Saxton Ariel Robin Amy Merritt Bonnie Robinson Andre Thompson Dana Thompson Amber Walker Veronica Morris Jane Semetko Gina Bourlon Jennie Rudel

Resource Language Arts Resource Math ESL Dyslexic Services Veronica Bryan Amanda Havard Kathy Ramsey Sharon Stracener

Amy Anderson Molly Ellis

Read 180 Math 101 Technology Health Success for UCindy Rich Kim Flores Rhonda Norma Sharon Means Elizabeth Anders Dorothy Allen Tanya Alford Linda Bell Rhonda Burnett Jolean Prejean

Freddie White Keith Williams

Band Choir Dance Art Dual LanguageJesscia Johnson Brandon Nichols Julie Kimble Mary Stewart Yuri FrancoTommy Smith Madelyn PorterKristen Rigsby Jessica Chaney

Boys PE Girls PE Adaptive Behavior Self ContainedTyler French Megan Baldree Steve Holloway Jennifer SimsHeath Flowers Cheryle IdomJames Holcomb Rebecca WalkerChuck Murphy Meaghan OcanasRussel Shaw

Schedule

1st 8:15 – 9:402nd 9:40 – 10:25 (elective)

3rd 10:25 – 11:10 (elective)

Lunch 11:10 – 11:404th 11:40 - 1:005th 1:00 – 2:206th 2:20 – 3:45

HOW TO SUCCEED IN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Students….. Stay organized Be prepared (books,

homework, supplies, etc.)

Have a place to study Communicate with your

teachers Eat well and eat

breakfast Get plenty of sleep BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

Parents….. Provide school supplies and a place to

study Help set academic goals (setting goals will give

your student something specific and positive to work towards)

Insist on daily attendance(unless ill or family emergency)

Help with organizational skills Ask for and see all progress reports and

report cards Encourage a healthy lifestyle Help with time management Make homework your child’s responsibility Provide academic support Know your child’s teachers and

communicate with them

ATTENDANCE

TO DO WELL IN SCHOOL, STUDENTS MUST HAVE GOOD ATTENDANCE

Students are required to attend school a certain number of days each year. It is a state law. Having good attendance means being in school everyday unless your student is ill or has a family emergency. If your student must be absent from school, please remember to always send a note upon your student’s return. Also your student is responsible for finding out what was missed and getting the work made up.

Good attendance does not guarantee good grades, however, poor attendance will pretty much guarantee poor grades.

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Please be sure to read and review the student handbook with your child……..it will……..

Help to ease transitionBecome familiar with school policiesShould answer most of your questions

Please be sure to always return all forms sent home from school as soon as possible

Dress Code

SHIRTS Can be any solid color except red Must be short or long sleeved polo-style knit with collar A single (appropriate) logo is allowed Solid color turtle neck or long sleeved shirt may be worn under polo style shirt - NO red

PANTS Must be solid color khaki, navy, or black (twill like material) Pants must fit securely at the waist, tailored with straight legs and properly hemmed or cuffed (“sagging” NOT allowed) NO denim jeans, sweatpants, jogging pants, or warm-ups allowedSHORTS/SKORTS Must be solid color khaki, navy, or black (twill like material) Shorts/skorts must fit securely at the waist and must be properly hemmed or cuffed (“sagging” NOT allowed) Shorts/skorts must be no shorter than 4” above knees NO cut-offs (sweatpants included), stretch knit, silky knit, spandex or denim shorts/skorts allowed

SKIRTS/JUMPERS• Must be solid color khaki, navy, or black (twill like material)• Skirts/jumpers may be straight, pleated or full• Skirts/jumpers must be walking length or longer (no shorter than 4” above knees) Stretch knit or spandex material NOT

allowed

SHOES Any color shoes are allowed Backless shoes, slippers or house shoes are NOT allowed

COATS / SWEATERS Any color acceptable but must not be worn in the classroom Any color acceptable but must not be worn in the classroom

SWEATHSIRS Can be any solid color except red A single (appropriate) logo is allowed

Research shows that children do better in school when parents talk often with teachers and become involved in the school. There are number of ways that parents and teachers can communicate with each other, here are some ideas

student agendasparent portal

grades, attendance

regular parent/teacher contactEmail, phone calls, teacher/team website

progress reports, report cardsschool website

COMMUNICATION

HAVE A

WONDERFUL SUCCESSFUL

6TH GRADE YEAR