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Welcome to the Saucon Valley Middle School

Welcome to the Saucon Valley Middle School. Saucon Valley Middle School. Welcome New Students Ms Bernardo and Mr. Halcisak. Saucon Valley Middle School. Child Home Teachers. Saucon Valley Middle School Philosophy.

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Welcome to the Saucon Valley Middle School

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  1. Welcome to the Saucon Valley Middle School

  2. Saucon Valley Middle School Welcome New Students Ms Bernardo and Mr. Halcisak

  3. Saucon Valley Middle School • Child • Home • Teachers

  4. Saucon Valley Middle School Philosophy • We believe the CHILD is the center of the educational process. The educational process is designed to develop the CHILD’s ability to make positive choices. Each CHILD will be empowered to be a responsible and respectful citizen of the middle school and the community. • We believe HOME provides the nurturing atmosphere that allows the child to develop towards his/her fullest potential and is supported by middle school cooperation and communication. The HOME, in concert with the educational process, will foster the desire for life-long learning. • We believe the middle school TEACHER is a key influence to encourage active student participation, establish high expectations, enable student success, and foster life-long learning.   The teacher is most effective when working as an integral member of a small, specialized, and focused TEAM of caring professionals.

  5. Middle School Advisory(National Middle School Association recommended practice)

  6. Middle School Counselors • Mrs. Patrice Farrell • Grades 5 & 6 • Career Education (grade 8) • SAP

  7. Middle School Counselors • Mr. Baldo • Grades 7 & 8 • Career Education (grade 8) • Any scheduling, course concerns • Parent request for team conferences • SAP

  8. Middle School Counselors • Their roles • Assist with transitions to grade 5, 6 • Peer relationships • Student Assistance Program (SAP) • Liaison for academic concerns with grade level teaching teams (facilitates parent/teacher conferences) • Assist with course assignments • Assist in coordinating state/local testing initiatives • Facilitate individual and small group school based counseling • Assists with Special Education details

  9. Fifth Grade Teams (Cooperation and Integrity) • 3 Language Arts Teachers • *Mrs. Kemper, Mrs. Kittle, Mrs. Sakelarides • 3 Mathematics Teachers Mrs. Kemper, Mrs. Paulson, Mrs. Steirer • 2 Social Studies/Science Teachers • Mrs. Jirik, Mrs. Wotring • 2 Learning Support Teachers • Mr. Bortz, Mrs. Gardner • Mrs. Carmen– Enrichment * Team Leader – Mrs. Kemper

  10. Sixth Grade Teams (Respect, Responsibility and Citizenship) • 3 Language Arts Teachers • Mrs. Bender, Mrs. Gazzana. Mrs. Messinger • 3 Mathematics Teachers • * Ms Huston, Mrs. Rubery, Mrs. Traub, • 3 Social Studies/Science Teachers • Mrs. Bredbenner, Mr. Kolosky, Mr. Papp • 2 Learning Support Teachers • Mrs. Kunkel, Mrs. Pulli Other Special Education Teachers Mrs. Marsilio – Enrichment * Team Leader – Ms Huston

  11. Determination Team Mrs. Wetmore – LA Mrs. Torres/Cherrybon - LA Mrs. Mann– Math Mrs. Pummer – Science *Mr. Roberts - Social Studies Mrs. Alderfer– Learning Support Mrs. Higgins/Miller – Learning Support Ms Thatcher– French Mrs. Rivero - Spanish Courage Team Mrs. Banning– LA Mrs. Torres - LA * Mr. Mack – Math Ms Schlotter/Ortelli – Science Mrs. Young– Social Studies Mrs. Alderfer– Learning Support Mrs. Higgins/Miller– Learning Support Ms Thatcher– French Mrs. Rivero - Spanish Seventh Grade Teams * Team Leader

  12. Fairness Team Mrs. Hahn – LA *Mr. Kreutzer – LA Ms Catullo – Math Ms Zeuggin – Math Mr. Kachmar – Science Mr. Riefenstahl - Social Studies Mrs. Russo– Learning Support Mrs. Higgins/Miller– Learning Support Ms Thatcher – French Mr. Rivero - Spanish Caring Team Mrs. Hahn – LA Ms Heppenheimer – LA Mr. Lloyd – Math Mrs. Zeuggin- Math *Mrs. Daly – Science Mr. Stern – Social Studies Mrs. Russo– Learning Support Mrs. Higgins/Miller– Learning Support Ms Thatcher – French Mr. Rivero - Spanish Eighth Grade Teams * Team Leader

  13. Related Arts Team (grades 6, 7 8)ENCORE – (grade 5, conducted by Elementary Staff) • 15 day cycles (12 per year) • Physical Education – 4 • Mr. Stever, Mr. Russell, Mrs. Wagner • Health – 2 • Mr. Russell, Mrs. Wagner • Art – 1 • Mrs. Parish • Vocal Music – 1 • Mrs. Brucker • Technology Education – 2 • Mr. McGlade, Mr. Austin • Computer Competency – 1 • Mr. Miller (grades 6 & 7) • Family and Consumer Science (grades 7 & 8) – 1 • Mrs. Henley • Career Education (grade 8) – 1 • Mr. Baldo • Research and Study Skills (grade 6) – 1 • Ms Lesney

  14. Resource Teachers (grades 6, 7, 8)Grade 5, conducted by Elementary School • Librarian: Ms Lesney • Gifted Resource: Mrs. Marsilio • Band Groups: Mrs. Free • Chorus: Mrs. Brucker

  15. Middle School Activities (Grades 6,7,8) • Student Council: Mrs. Daly, Mr. Stern • Dances • Student Store • Farewell Dinner/Dance • Quarterly Recognition Assemblies • Whole school assemblies • Community Service • Junior National Honor Society, Grades 7 to 8 • Grade Level Team Service Projects (Team leaders)

  16. Middle School Activities (grades 6, 7, 8) • Intramural Sports (subject to change) • Ski Club • Rock Climbing • Swimming • Interscholastic Sports PIAA

  17. Middle School PTG (grades 6, 7, 8) • Volunteers Needed-- sign-up sheets at Back to School Night • Meetings: To Be Arranged (4 per school year)

  18. Attendance (grades 5-8) • We believe that strong attendance is essential for success at school. • Call to confirm absence/Written Note (w/in 3 days – or unexcused) • Written Notes WILL be required within 3 days starting 2007-08 regardless of a phone call • 2 Unexcused: Notice to District Justice • 5 – 7 Excused: Phone call/letter of concern • 10 Excused: 2nd letter requiring Dr.’s excuse • Tardiness • 5 Tardies: Letter of Concern • 7 Tardies: Disciplinary consequences • Concurrent

  19. Cooperation Integrity Perseverance Respect Responsibility Caring Citizenship Determination Fairness Courage Choices Safety (Self/Peers/Community) Problem-Solving Developing Character/Maturity Behavioral Expectations

  20. Behavioral Expectations • Classroom Disturbances • Lack of Preparedness • Loitering • Disrespect • Harassment • Inappropriate Language/Gestures • Horseplay • Safety Concerns

  21. Behavioral Expectations • Gum (at teacher discretion) • Cell Phones (IN LOCKERS!) • Computer • Dress Code • ID at the Dance • Horseplay

  22. Behavioral Expectations • Level I • Level II • Level III • Level IV • Team/Administrative Detention • Isolated Setting • Overnight Suspension • In-School Suspension • Out-of School Suspension

  23. Appropriate Dress • Standards set by members of Student Council • NO flip-flops • Too short “shorts” • Inappropriate graphics • Revealing shirts • Chains • Other as deemed disruptive to the learning community • Information communicated in the Student Handbook, which is embedded in the Student Assignment Book

  24. Enjoy your visit! We look forward to you becoming a member of our learning community here at Saucon Valley Middle School! Things to remember: • Timeliness counts • Being prepared counts • Participation counts • Appropriate behavior counts • YOU COUNT!!!! Locker size: 10 ¾” deep, 9” wide Wheeled book bags DO NOT fit!

  25. Parent Access to Student Demographics • Through the student management system – Power School, parents have online access to their child’s demographic information, grades, lunch account, etc. • Information regarding access will be forwarded in the beginning of the school year. http://www.svpanthers.org

  26. Saucon Valley School District Website www.svpanthers.org

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