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Grade 5 Parent Welcome Evening

Grade 5 Parent Welcome Evening. Tuesday, October 1, 2013 7:00 p.m. Presented by: John McNamara, Principal Paul Romanelli, Assistant Principal Erica Craig, Guidance Counselor. About This Evening. Started last year….. Opportunity to ask questions and express concerns

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Grade 5 Parent Welcome Evening

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  1. Grade 5 Parent Welcome Evening Tuesday, October 1, 2013 7:00 p.m. Presented by: John McNamara, Principal Paul Romanelli, Assistant Principal Erica Craig, Guidance Counselor

  2. About This Evening • Started last year….. • Opportunity to ask questions and express concerns • Some topics to discuss: MAP, Guidance, Music, Extra Help, Clubs, and things to start to think about

  3. Middle School Advisory ProgramM.A.P. • What is it? • What does it look like? • Why does my child say they do not do anything in MAP? • Benefits • What if I have concerns about MAP?

  4. Whom do I call if I have a question?:

  5. Guidance • Role of the guidance counselor • When should I call the counselor? • How can my child see the guidance counselor?

  6. Whom do I call if I have a question?:

  7. Whom do I call if I have a question?:434-3308 Classroom issues…………Teacher Emotional, Personal……..Ms. Craig Behavioral Issues…...Teacher, Mr. Romanelli Health Issues………….Mrs. Hashmall Attendance Issues……..Mrs. O’Leary/Ms. Knight, Attendance Clericals Team Conferences…..Ms. Craig Academic Issues……Teacher/Ms. Craig Transportation………….434-3074

  8. POBMS Music Program • What are the various programs? • Can my child still join? • When do they meet? Grade5/6 Chorus – Zero Period Grade 5/6 Band – Period 9 String Orchestra – Period 9 Jazz Band – Wednesday evenings • Scheduled Lessons – Missing

  9. Period Nine Extra-Help • Extra-Help is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays • A child can see multiple teachers • There is a bus after period nine

  10. Clubs • Clubs meet during zero period on Mondays and Wednesday • A club calendar comes out each month • Announcements are made about clubs each morning • A child can belong to multiple clubs • There is a zero period bus in the morning

  11. Adjusting to Increased Work Expectations • Grade five is a big transition year academically • Creating routines and establishing organizational habits that students can rely are critical • Break down larger assignments into manageable portions

  12. Parent Portal/Student Portal • All parents and students can establish an Infinite Campus Portal account • This allows you to view student grades, attendance, assignments, assessment scores, etc. • Over 96% of our parents and students have accounts • The information for grade five students to establish accounts is in the attached handout

  13. Some things to start to think about…. • World Languages – selection for next year • Accelerated math and science • Demands on time….

  14. Questions and Answers • Thank you for coming tonight!

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