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Welcome to 5 th Grade Parent Orientation

Welcome to 5 th Grade Parent Orientation. Monday, May 12, 2014 Keith Valley Middle School 7:00 PM. Overview of the Evening. General Information about 6 th Grade Information from Administrators, Teachers and Guidance Staff Tours of our school

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Welcome to 5 th Grade Parent Orientation

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  1. Welcome to 5th Grade Parent Orientation Monday, May 12, 2014 Keith Valley Middle School 7:00 PM

  2. Overview of the Evening General Information about 6th Grade Information from Administrators, Teachers and Guidance Staff Tours of our school Staff members will be available for questions and answers throughout the building after the program

  3. Keith Valley Information Grades 6 – 8 1200 Students 3 Assistant Principals Mrs. Barbara Whitelock – 6th Grade To Be Determined – 7th Grade Mr. John Ewerth – 8th Grade

  4. Keith Valley Vision Statement Keith Valley Middle School – We set the PACE! Personal Academic Civic Excellence

  5. Keith Valley Mission Statements Personal Expectations Everyone is respected and appreciated Everyone is responsible and accountable Academic Achievement Learning is everyone’s responsibility Civic Awareness KVMS is an extension of our world

  6. 6th Grade Team Structure 4 Teams – Red, Black, Grey, White Core teachers meet with administration and guidance weekly to discuss students and projects Each team has a unique theme and service project Team assignments will be released with individual student schedules in August

  7. Typical 6th Grade Schedule

  8. 6th Grade Schedule Details • Everyday • Core Content • Red/Black Days • Creative Arts/Physical Education • Red Day PACE period • RTII/Skill Focus in Literacy/Math Skills • Opportunity during the school day to work on literacy, research, writing and critical thinking skills

  9. Other Schedule Details • Black Day PACE period • Opportunity to get help from teachers in subject areas • Make up work from absences • KV K’NEX and Advisory • Technology program • Music Lessons • Individual instrumental lessons are the same as the elementary schools • Group rehearsals are scheduled before school, with some after-school rehearsals

  10. KV K’NEX Advisory Program • Cross-grade classes and faculty advisor • Weekly meetings • Bully Prevention, Character Education, Team Building, Wellness, Restorative Practices and Leadership Development Activities • KV Cares Day • KV Community Day

  11. 6th Grade Activities – A sample… • Band, Chorus, and Orchestra • Clubs – Art, Technology, Knitting, Audio/Visual, Cooking, Games, Ecology, Live/Laugh/Love • Robotics Team • Intramurals – 3 Seasons of Co-ed sports • Student Council • Reading Olympics • Ski Club • Hatter Chatter – KV Newspaper • KV Yearbook • KV Musical Theater

  12. Keith Valley Academic Placement • Advanced level courses in Language Arts and Math in all grades • Established criteria/student data used in placing each student • Placement Process • Summer Letter • Questions/Clarifications • Each student is an individual!

  13. Frequently Asked Questions from our 5th Grade visits… • How do we get our lockers open? • Can I decorate my locker? • Will I get lost at Keith Valley? • What happens to me if I am late to class? • How big is the cafeteria? • What happens if an 8th grader pushes me into a locker?

  14. More questions… • How do you get a detention? • How can I get involved in activities? • May I bring my cell phone to school? • Will my friends be on my team? • Will I know my teachers before school starts? • When can I take a tour of Keith Valley?

  15. Transition to KV – Events Timeline KV representatives visited each 5th grade between April 15 and May 2 5th Grade Parent Night at KV – May 12th 5th Grade visits to KV on May 8th for Simmons, Crooked Billet, and Pennypack 5th Grade visits to KV on May 15th for Hallowell and Blair Mill

  16. Transition to KV – Events Timeline Letters mailed to parents regarding student academic placement at the end of July Schedules and HR will be mailed during the third week in August KV Open House for all 6th Graders on Tuesday, August 26th from 3:00 pm to 7:30 pm First Day of School – Tuesday, September 2nd!

  17. Keith Valley Safety • Student arrival • During the school day • Drills and practice • After school • Security personnel • Information sharing • Students • Parents • Community Protective Services

  18. Keith Valley Middle School – Parent Tips Monitor your student’s on-line activity Help your child make positive decisions Please contact your child’s teacher, counselor or administrator with any question, compliment, or concern you may have - We are here to help! Help your child become involved in the activities and life at KV Become involved with KV – KVHSA, activity/trip chaperone, spectators and ask about your child’s day at dinner

  19. Bragging Points about KV! Excellent teachers, students and staff Nationally recognized Technology Education Program Teaming Structure Challenging curriculum and innovative programs KV K’NEX – Character Education and Bullying Prevention program

  20. Bragging Points about KV! The Keith Valley Challenge KVTV England Exchange Program National Junior Honor Society PACESetters

  21. Roles of the School Counselor CounselingIdentification, Prevention, and Intervention CoordinationLiaison for all facets of a student’s life Consultation Collaborative Problem-Solving with parents, teachers, students, administrators

  22. Individual Academic Social/Emotional Family Issues Decision Making Group Small Groups: Changing Families, Military families, Anger Alternatives, Grief and Loss, Friendship Classroom Guidance: Decision Making, Conflict Resolution, Stress Management Counseling

  23. Consultation Parents • Academic concerns • Family relationships • Peer relationships • Behavior management • Referrals to outside agencies • Teacher/PACEMeetings • Collaborate with teachers to address • concerns about students with academic, • social, and behavioral issues • Identify students who are “at-risk” • Develop and implement intervention and action plans

  24. Transition into KVMS Meet with elementary counselors Assist in determining academic levels of each student Host 5th grade student orientation Transition into HHHS Meet with high school counselors Assist in determining academic levels for placement Assist students with 9th grade course selection Coordination

  25. As an integral member and a key component of the educational team, each counselor attempts to promote an awareness of and sensitivity to the unique needs of each student at Keith Valley Middle School.

  26. Table of Contents Language Arts Science World Languages Math Creative Arts Rotation Library Social Studies Physical Ed Health

  27. Language Arts Veronica Alegado Language Arts Coordinator 215-420-5146 valegado@hatboro-horsham.org

  28. Standards for Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening • 1.1 Learning to Read Independently • 1.2 Reading Critically in All Content Areas • 1.3 Reading, Analyzing, and Interpreting Literature • 1.4 Types of Writing • 1.5 Quality of Writing • 1.6 Speaking and Listening • 1.7 Characteristics and Function of the English Language • 1.8 Research

  29. Essential Questions Through reading, writing, listening, and speaking your child will formulate his/her own answer to these questions. ~ Writing Pieces ~ Quick Writes/Free Writes ~ Grammar ~ Word Cell ~ Common Assessments ~ Novels ~ Short stories ~ Non-fiction texts ~ Reading Strategies ~ Poetry

  30. Figurative Language Characterization What Makes Me Me? Literature Ball POETRY Childhood is…. I Am… I Come From… http://www.amazon.com/True-Confessions-Charlotte-Doyle/ http://www.amazon.com/Al-Capone-Does-My-Shirts Elements of Literature Context Clues

  31. What is Friendship? Personal Narrative True Friends Poem http://www.amazon.com/Cay-Theodore-Taylor/dp/0440416639 Multiple Meaning Words Eulogy TextStructure

  32. What is Bravery? Persuasive Essay http://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Vermeer-Blue-Balliett/ http://www.haddixbooks.com/books/hidden.html Summarizing Main Idea and Details Analogies

  33. Special Events *Reading Olympics *Summer Reading Program *Spelling Bee • * Author Visit • * Poetry Contests • * KV Book Fair • * Writing on the Walls Table of Contents

  34. MATHEMATICS

  35. CONTENT • Numbers & Operations • Measurement • Geometry • Algebra • Data Analysis & Probability ____________________________________________

  36. INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACH Math “Thematics” approach: • Investigating, discovering, & applying the mathematics • Using concrete materials to explore mathematical properties & relationships • Communication and representation of concepts • Using technological tools when appropriate • Integrating mathematical strands to solve real-world problems.

  37. DIRECT INSTRUCTION • Study Guides • Practice and Applications • Spiral Reviews • Extensions • PSSA Items

  38. MATH ACTIVITIES • Recipe Project • Pi Day Celebration • Online Activity • FASTT Math

  39. Recommended Math Websites www.classzone.com KV Math Department Table of Contents

  40. CREATIVE ARTS ROTATION (CAR)

  41. Technology Education An Integrated Approach… • Learn technology skills through projects developed in all content area classes • Develop strong competencies in a wide variety of technologies from Word processing to Programming to Web-based resources • Use dual platform computers and Smart devices

  42. 6th Grade Creative Arts Rotation(CAR) • Art, Family and Consumer Sciences, Music and World Language • Rotation of three - twelve week courses • Every other day schedule (Black and Red days) • Exploratory in nature

  43. Fine Art 1 • Basic foundation course focusing on the elements and principles of two dimensional art • Covers basic color theory and art history • Art Production includes design, still life, painting, drawing, and perspective

  44. Family and Consumer Sciences • FCS 1: Career Exploration and Financial Literacy • Basics of money management and finances • Career exploration • Textiles • Child development and Home safety • FCS 2: Nutrition and Wellness • Consumer awareness • Food Plate • Food preparation • Kitchen and food safety

  45. Music 1 • Performance in rhythmic and melodic ensembles • Study of a musical • Perform on bells, steel drums, keyboards and resonators • Music technology • Music appreciation through Independent Listening Logs Table of Contents

  46. Music6th Grade Chorus • Anyone who loves to sing can join • No audition required • Will learn fundamentals of singing and musical concepts • Two performances during the school year • Great way to meet new friends! Table of Contents

  47. World Languages

  48. World Language Curriculum • Greetings • Classroom Expressions • Colors • Numbers • Seasons and Weather • Calendar • Time • Cultural Topics • International Food Day • iPads and iPods Table of Contents

  49. Keith Valley Library Lessons & Programs That Build • 21st Century Information Literacy • Research Process Skills • Interest & Excitement for Reading • Life-Long Literacy Habits Mrs. Lisa Quinn, MLIS Web: www.hatboro-horsham.org/kvlibrary Twitter: @LisaRQuinn

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