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WELCOME ABOARD!

Principal

Bridget Loft

Director of Counseling

Rana Luthra

Assistant Principals

Meghan Henning

Scott McKeown

Shannan Ellis

Core Teams

• 6th Grade: Dolphins, Pelicans, Sea

Dragons, and Starfish

• 7th Grade: Orcas, Sea Horses, Manatees,

and Narwhals

• 8th Grade: Typhoons, Tropical Cyclones

and Hurricanes

The School Day7:50 a.m. – 2:24 p.m.

• Breakfast served at 7:20 a.m.• 4 minutes between classes• Classes are 43 minutes• Grade level lunches: 43 minutes

• 6th grade lunch – 10:33 am

• Afterschool Program:• ASP I: 2:30- 3:30pm• ASP2: 3:30-4:21pm

• Late bus: Monday - Thursday at 4:15pm

STAR: Swanson Teacher Advisory & Reading

• Every morning from 7:50-8:10 AM

• Opportunities for…• New student orientation

• Development of interpersonal skills & team building

• Improving organizational and study habits

• Career Education

• Character Education through group activities

• Service projects (Team and School-wide)

• School announcements

• Distribution of progress reports, report cards,

important information, etc.

• DEAR: Drop Everything and Read (Mondays and

Thursdays)

• Anchor and Specialty STARS

Sixth Grade Core Subjects• Mathematics- 6th Grade Math, Math 7 for 6th Graders

• Social Studies- US History, Civics, and Economics to 1865

• Science - Physical and Earth Sciences

• English Language Arts- Literature & Writing

• Reading- Reading Comprehension and Note Taking Strategies

• Reading/Transitional Spanish 6 (FLES, Immersion only) – a semester of Reading, and a semester of Spanish for 6th graders (not for high school credit)

• Reading/Foundations of World Languages (French, Spanish or Latin) -semester of Reading, and a semester of a World Languages(not for high school credit)

• Reading/Spanish for Fluent Speakers 6 – semester of Reading and semester of Spanish for fluent speakers (not for high school credit)

• Health & PE

Introduction to Latin, Spanish, French,

and Spanish for Fluent Speakers**Student wishing to take Spanish for Fluent Speakers will be tested at their

elementary schools

What it is…A class for students who are on

grade level in reading

The class alternates days with Reading

The goal is language exposure and enjoyment for students

May qualify students for an Intensified Level One language course in 7th grade

What it is NOT…It is not a prerequisite for

a level one language class

It is not for high school credit

It is not a requirement for 6th grade students

Math Specialist:Laura Partridge

[email protected]

Reading Specialist:Cindy Chiu

[email protected]

6th Grade ElectivesAdmiral’s Wheel

• Fine Arts – Art, Drama, and Music

• Practical Arts - Technology Education, Family Consumer Science, and Word Processing

*Specific classes offered will be dependent on staffing

Instrumental Music

• Beginning Orchestra

• Beginning Band

• Beginning Chorus

Instructional Studies *

Math Strategies

Counseling Services

• Counselors loop with students

• Individual and Group Counseling

• Classroom Guidance:

• Academic Planning and Course Selection

• Bullying Prevention, Depression/Mental Health

• Career Planning - Naviance

• Character Education activities

• Orientation and Transition Activities

• Career Education Activities

• Admirable Admirals recognition

• Parent-Teacher Conferences

• Consultation and Referral

6th Grade Transition Activities

• Swanson administrators or counselors visit

elementary schools in spring

• 5th graders visit Swanson in March

• Open House at the end of August

Supporting and Engaging Parents

• Conferences in the fall and spring

• Active PTA and music boosters organizations

• Opportunities to volunteer in classrooms &

chaperone field trips

• PTA Anchor newsletter & emailed

announcements

Swanson PTA

• Join the email list

• http://swansonpta.org/communications

• Get involved

• We are looking for committee chairs for 2017-18.

Contact Madelon Brennan [email protected]

• Join us at Handmade Arlington April 1st @ Swanson

• HA is becoming one of the top arts and crafts shows. Save the

date – bring the whole family. Crafts, food & fun!

http://swansonpta.org/

“Act 2” After School Classes

• Art

• Inventions and Innovations (Tech Ed)

• Chorus

• Beginning Band (6, 7, 8)

• Jazz Band (by audition)

• CORE plus (additional academic support)

• * Classes offered by interest and teacher availability

After School Activities-Sports

• Soccer (Boys & Girls)* - September-December

• Tennis*- September-October

• Dive – September-November

• Basketball (Boys & Girls)* - October-March

• Cheerleading* - October-March

• Wrestling – January - March

• Swim – February - April

• Track – March – May

*Students must tryout for teams and cuts will be made.

An up-to-date (within a calendar year) physical is required to participate!

After School Activities – Clubs*Club offerings change yearly based on student interest and staff availability*

Have a great idea for a club? Ask us and we’ll get it started!

Anime/Manga Club, Book Clubs, Harry

Potter Club, Doctor Who Club, Video

Game Design, Homework Clubs,

Intramurals, Latina Youth Leading at

Swanson, Literary Magazine, Pep

Band, Science Club, Technology

Student Alliance, Ultimate Frisbee,Yoga

Club and more!

After School Activities

• ASP1: - 2:30PM-3:30PM

• ASP2: - 3:30PM-4:15PM

• Most clubs meet during ASP1. Once the meeting has

ended at 3:30, walkers should walk home, while bus

riders can remain in Open Gym until the late buses

arrive at 4:15.

Required Middle School Vaccinations

• TDaP, tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis

• By June, 2016, ensure that your elementary school clinic has your

child’s vaccination record.

• From June 26th- September 1st, turn in the record to Swanson’s

clinic.

• Do NOT wait until the 1st day of school, as your child will not be

admitted to classes until their vaccination record has been processed.

• Questions? Email Christina Cuesta, Swanson’s nurse, at

[email protected] or call her at 703-228-5514.

Check-In

• Tameka Martin, Supervisor

(703-228-5497)-Enroll through APS Extended Day Office

• 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm, Monday-Friday in the cafeteria

• Check-in students can participate in Swanson’s after school activities while in Check-In

• Activities are self-directed

• Organized events include field trips, theme days and special activities

Break Out SessionsSpecific topics discussed in detail, plus opportunities for questions.

Session 1 - 8:00 PM to 8:25 PM

Session 2 – 8:30 PM to 8:55 PM

• 6th Grade Reading/Introductory World Languages –

Auditorium

• Math Curriculum for 6th grade – Library

• Special Education – Room 106