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Oakbrook Middle School Rising 6 th grade Parent Night March 7, 2013

Oakbrook Middle School Rising 6 th grade Parent Night March 7, 2013. 6 th Grade Adventure Awaits “Welcome to the Flock!”. The Oakbrook Mission and Vision:. Oakbrook MS Leadership Team. Sharon Kerley- 6 th Grade Principal Jamie Frank-O’Connell – 6 th Grade School Counselor

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Oakbrook Middle School Rising 6 th grade Parent Night March 7, 2013

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  1. Oakbrook Middle SchoolRising 6thgrade Parent NightMarch 7, 2013 6th Grade Adventure Awaits “Welcome to the Flock!”

  2. The Oakbrook Mission and Vision:

  3. Oakbrook MS Leadership Team • Sharon Kerley- 6th Grade Principal • Jamie Frank-O’Connell – 6th Grade School Counselor • Dan Lee – 7th Grade Principal • Lowanda Jamison – 7th Grade School Counselor • Danielle Kafina – 8th Grade Principal • Shawn Davis – 8th Grade School Counselor • Betsy Hare – Instructional Technology Specialist • Brion Rutherford – Oakbrook MS Principal

  4. 6th Grade Structure • Teacher Teams - Weekly Curriculum Meetings - Interdisciplinary Units - Cohesive Approach to Student Development • Geography - Team Neighborhoods - Lockers Located Near Core Classes • Schedule • 5 Core Classes • 2 Related Arts • Grade specific bell schedule means 6th graders spend their day with 6th graders

  5. What to expect…… • New learning and exploration opportunities • A caring and nurturing environment • Communication with Parents • Learning to S.O.A.R.! • Success through Outstanding Achievement & Relationships How to Prepare…… • Finish 5th grade well • Grades, PASS scores are important to the end • Develop good habits in terms of studying and completing HW

  6. 6th Grade Schedule at a Glance 8 Period Day: 7 classes + 1 lunch period • 1 Math Course • 1 Reading Course • 1 Writing Course • Focus on writing in both the ELA setting and other Core Areas • Science • Social Studies • 2 Related Arts Courses – Phys. Ed., Fine Arts (Piano, Strings, Art, Chorus, Band, Musical Theater, Guitar, Dance), Foreign Language Studies, Gateway to Technology, Family & Consumer Science • Lunch Period

  7. Opportunities for Involvement • School Improvement Council (SIC) • Schedule of Meetings is on the OMS website • PTSA • Volunteerism, Fund Raising, Event Planning • You can sign up during school registration • Coffee with the Principal • Held on a monthly basis • Great place for conversations and school wide concerns • Follow us on the Internet, Facebook, Twitter, or REMIND101 • Internet – http://oms.dorchester.schoolfusion.us • Facebook – Oakbrook Middle School Eagles • Twitter - @OMS_Eagles • Remind101 – text or email to 978-319-4176 with the text @ruthe

  8. Student Involvement • Academic Teams • Quest, Math Counts (OMS is the 2013 Lowcountry Champion), Spelling Bee, Geo Bee, Quiz Bowl, Math is Cool Competition, Robotics, etc. • Athletic Teams (7th and 8th grade) – football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, baseball, and softball • Variety of clubs and other teams • SOAR Recognition – Cards, Awards, Bucks, Privileges, Gold ID’s

  9. Dates to Remember Finish Well! • PASS Testing for 2013 – 3/19, 20; 5/7, 8, 9, 10 Get Ready for Next Year: • Rising 6th Grade Camp – TBA; Information will be sent to our feeder elementary schools • Facts and Fees – First full week of August (times and dates not set yet) • First Day of School 2013 – August 19, 2013

  10. Enjoy your visit tonight!Student Ambassadors are stationed around the building to assist you! Thank you for coming!

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