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Snyder Middle School

Snyder Middle School. Back-to-School Night 2018. Snyder Middle School Leadership Team Principal Dr. Thomas Evert Assistant Principal Mr. Steve Louella Counselor A to L Ms. Christi Blank Counselor M to Z Mrs. Ellen Finkelstein Dream Team Mr. Brad O’Donnell

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Snyder Middle School

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  1. Snyder Middle School Back-to-School Night 2018

  2. Snyder Middle School Leadership Team Principal Dr. Thomas Evert Assistant Principal Mr. Steve Louella Counselor A to L Ms. Christi Blank Counselor M to Z Mrs. Ellen Finkelstein Dream Team Mr. Brad O’Donnell Extreme Team Mrs. Shannon Kasprzyk All Star Team Mr. Fred Backhaus

  3. Home and School NedraMcCormac President nedra318@yahoo.com Rita Marlow Treasurer ritammarlow@yahoo.com Parent Involvement • Home/School communication • Fundraising to support school, staff, students and community • Student/Family activities

  4. Academic Curriculum English Language Arts Reading and ELA Writing READ180, System44, and Wilson Interventions Mathematics (Pre-Algebra or Advanced Pre-Algebra) Science Social Studies Gym/Health and 21st Century Elective Rotation (Art, Music, Technology, and Pre-Engineering) **Music Trimester for Band, Choir, and Orchestra Lunch Total of 8 Periods for complete Student Schedule!

  5. Parent Communication Opportunities • Schoology/Edlio - Homework/missing assignment updates • Progress reports (half way point of every marking period) • Report cards • MAP reports • Home Access Center (Student Login) ID / Year of Graduation First Initial Middle Initial Last Name example 123456789 2017mdrocky • Snyder web site for regular communication • Weekly Email Blast • Team meetings (in place of conferences) • Teacher voice mail • Automated calls to report absences

  6. Parent Contact Link for 2018-2019 Please “copy and paste” the link below to sign up for various email communications that are specific to Snyder Middle School throughout the entire school year. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqA473LjhcM64F_EOPYfFqwpBAchTq2WNFfBHd2F5w6nqWFg/viewform?usp=sf_link

  7. Title 1 Program Eligibility 2018-2019 School-Wide • We qualify as a school to receive federal funds under the Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), Title 1, Part. • Title 1 Program: School staff members work with input from parents and community to develop a plan, in order to upgrade our entire educational program. • Title 1 eligibility is based on the enrollment of students from low-income families. • Please call the school if you have any questions or would like additional information - Ms. Arndts

  8. Parent Information NightsTentative Dates • Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - 6:30pm Learn ways to help your child improve specific reading skills at home. • Tuesday, February 19, 2019 - 6:30pm Learn ways to help your child improve specific mathematic skills at home. • Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - 6:30pm Learn ways to help your child and monitor communications with school via eSchool and internet resources.

  9. ROLE OF THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR Mrs. Finkelstein efinkelstein@bensalemsd.org 215-750-2800 ext. 2310 Students - M thru Z Ms. Blank cblank@bensalemsd.org 215-750-2800 ext. 2311 Students - A thru L A school counselor works with students, teachers, parents, administrators, agencies, and mental health professionals to assist children in learning optimally.  • individual and group counseling • career counseling • meetings with teachers, parents, administrators, and agencies • crisis intervention • assisting parents in accessing support services • helping parents understand how to help their children • organization of PSSA testing  • management of the special education process and paperwork

  10. Middle School: Transition and Expectations • Making new friends and social changes • Dangers of social media and technology • Emotional changes / preteen development • Establishing identity and anxious for independence • Increased academic / personal responsibility • Daily homework • Planning for: high school, college, and/or tech school • Today’s choices affect tomorrow

  11. Strive for SuccessOwn your ActionsAct RespectfullyReady to Achieve

  12. Parent/Student Handbook • Every parent can downloada parent/student handbook that outlines all of the rules and norms of Snyder Middle School as well as the Bensalem School District. • Our goal is to prepare students for BHS as they progress towards young adulthood. • Please return the “Acknowledgement Form” that must be signed by parent to indicate reading rules and information, media release, and Internet refusal.

  13. Daily School Attendance “Eighty percent of success is showing up.” Woody Allen • If a student is absent, “excused” late for extenuating circumstances, or will have an early dismissal, parents must notify us in either two ways: (1) Hand-written note by parent or note from physician/dentist facility; (2) email sent to snyderattendance@bensalemsd.org • Absence notes are due within 3 days upon the student’s return (We do not use the “blue cards” like Elementary) • Absences may be declared as illegal/unexcused if absence notes are not received within a 3 day grace period • Students are late after 8:05 (3 lates = detention) • Pre-approved vacations during the school year may be approved for up to 5 days

  14. School Nurse Medical Conditions/New Medical Conditions If medications are to be given while the child is in school please refer to Bensalem Township’s Medication policy which can be found on the district website under the tab “For Parents” and then Health & Nursing Services Emergency Cards Any questions you can contact Jamie Thim RN, CSN, jthim@bensalemsd.org 215-750-2800 ext. 2305

  15. Snyder Owls Homework Help and Athletics & Activities

  16. Academic Homework Help • After school in school library -- Starts on Tuesday, September 25th 2018(Information Letter and Permission Slip is posted on our School Website). • Tuesday - both Math/ELA Tutoring/Help • Thursday - both Math/ELA Tutoring/Help • Transportation provided at 4:10pm

  17. Fall SportsWinter SportSpring Sports Athletics & Activities Football Girls Basketball 7/8 Girls Soccer Boys Soccer Boys Basketball Baseball Field Hockey Wrestling Softball Volleyball Cheerleading Track & Field

  18. PIAA Physicals • Mandatory, NOT an option. • Must be PIAA, NOT school physical. • Must be dated after July 1, 2018. • Must be completed prior to first tryout/practice. • Must be completed by medical professional (MD, DO, PAC, CRNP, SNP) • Must be turned in to coach or athletic director.

  19. Activity Bus 4:20 (Tuesday and Thursday) Activity Bus 5:20 (Monday thru Friday) Student Activities • Band-Orchestra-Chorus • Board Game Club • Homework/Tutoring Support • Math Counts • Reading Olympics • National Honor Junior Society (NJHS) • PA Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) • Student Council • Snyder Network (SNN) • 7th Grade Boys Basketball Team • Indoor Sports-Soccer/Hockey • STEM Club • Cheerleading • Art Club • Cultural Club • Dance Club • Fit Club • After School Dances/Fun Nights • Snow Board / Ski Club

  20. GET INVOLVED!

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