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Welcome to Nisqually Middle School. Parent Orientation Evening General Session May 20, 2013. Introductions. Mike Miller Renee Bert Jim Mcgibbon Club Z- Angela Grant – Community Partner. Overview of Evening. Share our school’s story – large group Break out into smaller groups
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Welcome to Nisqually Middle School Parent Orientation Evening General Session May 20, 2013
Introductions • Mike Miller • Renee Bert • Jim Mcgibbon • Club Z- Angela Grant – Community Partner
Overview of Evening. . . • Share our school’s story – large group • Break out into smaller groups • Gather information – • Family Access • Athletics • Club Z – Tutoring Services • Tour the school
Interesting Information. . . • Oldest Middle School • Remodeled in 2010 • Totem Pole • Carved by students • Dedicated 2010
Our Story. . . . • Academics – 7th Grade MSP Scores
Our Story Continued. . . • Academics – 8th Grade MSP Scores
Summer Home Work • Maintaining Skills Learned This Year • Prevent Summer Slippage • Students to Receive Assignments • Information on our Website • Reading – novel of choice • Writing – about the reading • Math- Online program called Sumdog • Library Open • August 13th and 20th
School Culture • Survey Results • Safety • Student Behavior/Expectations
Survey from CEE • Consistent tool to be given yearly • Staff, Students and Families took survey • Highlights of Family Survey: (350 families) • Very satisfied with the learning environment • Includes Teaching and Curriculum • Very satisfied with our communication and collaboration • Feel positive about our high standards and expectations for students • Action Area: More family involvement – PTA?
School Safety • Regularly planned drills: • Lockdown • Fire – evacuation • Earthquake • Shelter in Place • Emergency preparedness team • Meets monthly • Debriefs all exercises • Plans student and staff training
School Culture – PBIS • Focus on positive behaviors - 2 years • Yearly Comparative Data • Weekly Data • Expectations are taught and re-taught • Lots of recognitions for students • Cool to be smart and respectful
We recognize daily the behaviors that we want to see more of!
Thank You for Coming Divide Into Small Groups