6 th grade parents orientation

1. あなたへようこそ全部！ Benvenuto 6th grade parents orientation فمرحبا بكم جميعا! Bienvenidos 歡迎來到你們大家！ 欢迎来到你们大家！ August 26th, 2013 모두 환영합니다! Добро пожаловать! Bienvenue Willkommen in allen!

2. Success = Odle’s Only Option • Introduction • Back to School Count down • Taking Care of Business Day • September 3rd • Success = Odle’s Only Option • Where do I get support and information • Staying in Touch • Your PTSA – don’t forget to Sign Up for Viking News.

3. farkask@bsd405.org brooksj@bsd405.org farkask@bsd405.org brooksj@bsd405.org Meet the School Eric McDowell Principal Jonathan Shearer Assistant Principal Main Office:  425.456.6600 Fax:  425.456.6616 Mary Shahrvini - Attendance:  425.456.6611 Kat Farkas - Counselor A-L:  425.456.6606 - farkask@bsd405.org Jenny Brooks - Counselor M-Z: 425.456.6607 – brooksj@bsd405.org www.bsd405.org/odle Reaching out Teachers: Odle website/About/ Teachers http://www.bsd405.org/Default.aspx?tabid=5271

4. Meet the Presidents Soniab795@gmail.com deerkopc@msn.com Sonia Misra Co-President Michelle Deerkop Co-President www.odlemiddleschoool.org odleptsa@hotmail.com

5. Meet the Board · Secretary Shaila Shetty zenitha_s@hotmail.com · Treasurer Jane Wang janewang6666@yahoo.com · Asst. Treas. Cathy Zhou cathychow2004@yahoo.com · Ch. Outreach Katya Fujimoto katyafuji@yahoo.com · Grants Jill Sulzberg jillsulzberg@me.com · FOOM Liaison Debbie Li Li-Family@hotmail.com www.odlemiddleschoool.org odleptsa@hotmail.com

6. Today - Taking Care of Business Day • Pick up your schedule in the MUR. To keep the fee line moving at a faster pace please make sure your Program Fee form (Form A) is filled out correctly. YOU MAY CHOOSE WHERE YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO NEXT • MUR (Cafeteria) • Have your photo taken and receive your ID card • Turn in your picture order form if you want to purchase pictures • Turn in school forms • Turn in PTSA forms • Enter email address and directory information at computer station • Meet your PTSA • Main Office • Pay Program Fees/Donations • MUR • Deposit money into lunch account Bring your receipt Bring your receipt • Boys Locker Room • Pick up your PE Uniform

7. September 3rd – Getting ready for school • Backpack is ready - the supply list • PTSA Website / Parent Resource / School Supply List www.odlemiddleschool.org (http://odleptsa.schools.officelive.com/Documents/Basic%20School%20Supplies.pdf) • Getting to School • The Bus: bus route flier sent to home, information also available on www.bsd405.org • Parents’ drop off: come early before 7:30am, drop-off in front of the school • My first day of school • I will be given my locker during my 1st period • School begins promptly at 7:45am • 7thperiod ends at 2:30pm

8. A typical Day 7:45 am – School starts Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Wednesday 1st Period – 7:45 – 8:36 1st Period – 7:45 – 8:26 2nd Period – 8:40 – 9:30 2nd Period – 8:30 – 9:10 3rd Period – 9:34 – 10:24 3rd Period – 9:14 – 9:54 4th Period – 10:28 – 11:18 4th Period – 9:58 – 10:38 5th Period A – 11:22 – 12:12 5th Period A – 10:42 – 11:22 5th Period B – 11:52 – 12:42 5th Period B – 11:12 – 11:52 6th Period – 12:46 – 1:36 6th Period – 11:56 – 12:36 7th Period – 1:40 – 2:30 7th Period – 12:40 – 1:20 • Lunch: 11:18-11:48 or 12.12-12:4210:38-11:08 or 11.22-11:52 • After School Programs – Except Wednesday • Tutorial 2:34pm– 3:04pm: • After School activities 3:05 -4:10 (Homework room and Sports) • After School Clubs (Math, Chess, French, Yearbook etc…): further info to be announced later • VIBES • Bellevue Boys and Girls Club Van • Transportation • Immediately after school – depart 2:40pm – 1.30pm on Wednesday • After afternoon school activities - depart 4:15pm – No activity bus on Wednesday More about After School program as part of the Success initiative start date TBD Located in the former Lake Hills public library across from Samena

9. The Ice Cream Social at Odle Date: Friday Sept 6th Time: 6:00-7:30pm Place: Odle Middle School Track All Odle families are invited to our back to school Ice Cream Social to meet and re-unite with the Odle Community, speak with Principal Eric McDowell and Assistant Principal Jonathan Shearer, and have a great time! We will serve ice cream with toppings and have fun activities. Also available will be information about the Odle PTSA, clubs and sports programs.

10. 2013/2014 After School Clubs possible

11. 2013/2014 Middle School Sport Schedule

12. 2013 – 2014 calendar It’s Fun, It’s Free • Sept  3 First Day of School • Sept  2 No School, Labor Day • Sept  6 Ice Cream Social, 6:00 pm, outside    • Sept  9 PTSA General Meeting, 7:00 pm, library • Oct 1 Curriculum Night, 6 pm • Oct TBD Arena Conferences • Oct  11 Professional Day, No School • Nov  11 Veterans’  Day, No school • Nov 28-29      Thanksgiving Holiday, No School • Dec 23-Jan 3   Winter Break • Jan 13             PTSA General Meeting, 6:30 pm • Jan 20             Martin Luther King Day • Jan               Odle Showcase, 6:30 pm.  • March             Odle Fundraiser • Feb 17-21       Mid-Winter Break • April7-11        Spring Break • May                Cultural Extravaganza • April/May  Lip Sync • May 26            Memorial Day, No School • June 13            8th Grade Party, 3:30-6 pm, Odle Gym • June                Volunteer Appreciation Event • June             8th Grade Graduation Ceremony

13. Zoom on the after school program The Success Initiative at Odle Welcome your Principal Eric McDowell

14. Where do I get Support & Information? Staying in Touch • Parent Internet Viewer • Odle Website/Academics • www.bsd405.org/odle • Ask your Children • Morning announcements • Planner • Your children’s grade • Progress Report • Homework assignment • Direct access to Teachers Your PTSA and other support • www.odlemiddleschool.org • Odle Parents’ Handbook • www.bsd405.org/odle : important link/ PTSA Parent Handbook • www.oddlemiddleschool.org: Parent resource/ Odle Parent Handbook • Coffee with The Principal • Stay involved and Volunteer opportunities BECOME A MEMBER