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Swartz Creek Middle School. 6 th Grade Parent Meeting. Mr. Klaeren Principal Mr. Porter (A-L) Assistant Principal Mr. Simonsen (M-Z) Assistant Principal. Mrs. Hervey (A-L) Counselor Mrs. Russ (M-Z) Counselor. Welcome to our Middle School. Basketball Volleyball Bowling Quiz Bowl
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Swartz CreekMiddle School 6th Grade Parent Meeting
Mr. Klaeren Principal Mr. Porter (A-L) Assistant Principal Mr. Simonsen (M-Z) Assistant Principal Mrs. Hervey (A-L) Counselor Mrs. Russ (M-Z) Counselor Welcome to our Middle School
Basketball Volleyball Bowling Quiz Bowl Swimming Dodge Ball Student Council Fun Nights Drama Club One-Two Club Science Olympiad Diversity Club F.O.R Club Clubs & Activities
PTSA Please get involved and help your schools! Sign up at Schedule Pick Up August 29th, 2012
What do we do? Schedule classes Help with a variety of problems: Bullying Locker Friends Family Bus …And anything else that you might need help with
Health Issues Special Medical Concerns -Please complete medical paperwork Medications -Student are not allowed to transport medications, Parents must bring them in
The School Day • School begins at 7:47 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. • Students may enter the main hall and classroom wings at 7:32. • Before 7:32 students may wait in the side hallways
School Schedule 1st Hour: 7:47-8:49 2nd Hour: 8:54-9:52 3rd Hour: 9:57-10:55 6th Grade- A Lunch: 10:55-11:25 4th Hour: 11:25-12:24 5th Hour: 12:29-1:27 6th Hour: 1:32-2:30
Sample Schedules 1st hour- ELA A 2nd hour- ELA B 3rd hour- Band 4th hour- Social Studies 5th hour- Science 6th hour- Math 1st hour- Math 2nd hour- Science 3rd hour- Q1: Art Q2: Skills for Success Q3: Technology Q4: Physical Education 4th hour- Social Studies 5th hour- ELA A 6th hour- ELA B
School Breakfasts & Lunches • Breakfast is available starting at 7:32 in the cafeteria. Cereal, Milk, Juice, etc. may be purchased for $1.35. • There are three lunch periods at the middle school. • All sixth grade students eat together. • Sixth grade lunch is scheduled from 10:55-11:25. • Students will have three options for lunch: • Bring your own lunch. In addition milk, juice, chips, yogurt, etc. may be purchased. • Buy separate items- pizza, sandwich, fries, salad, etc. • Buy a hot lunch or salad for $2.50. For free and reduced lunch applications visit www.lunchapp.com
The Greatest Predictors of Success are: • Good Attendance • Completed Homework • Be involved: Check your students attendance and grades on ParentWeb daily • Communication with student & teachers
The username is your child’s seven digit student ID number, either starting in 100 or 111. The password is the last four digits of your child’s social security number. PowerParent Access Information
Tips for Success • Buy a combination lock for practice • Encourage a clutter free locker • Come to schedule pick up- walk through schedule • Practice opening locker • Be an informed Parent- check PowerParent, read monthly newsletters, teacher Blogs • Encourage your child to get involved in one school activity • Assist your child with time management
Use Your Planner Swartz Creek Middle School Pg. 35 #4-12 ProjectDue Write down your daily homework Write down important due dates
Extra options for academic assistance • Contact your child’s teacher via email or a phone call • After school tutoring • Kettering University Tutoring • Many textbooks offer online support • Survivor Camp
Survivor Camp • This day camp is offered to all incoming 6th graders prior to the start of the school year. • Offered through Community Ed. and is fee-based. • For more information, please call 591-4388.
Please plan to attend: 6th Grade Schedule pickup: Wednesday, August 29th 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Thank you for attending!