Bienvenidos al Ano Escolar 2014-15!

1. Bienvenidos al AnoEscolar 2014-15! Schuyler Middle School EscuelaIntermedia de Schuyler

2. Cambios de Posiciones en el Personal • Mr. Grammer will be the Director of Grants and Projects for Schuyler Community Schools. • Mrs. Burton will be the Middle School Principal.

3. Personal Nuevo • Srita. Gansebom-Banda 6vo-8vo • Srita. Sanchez-Aprendizes del Lenguaje de Ingles • Sr. Keairnes-Arte de Lenguaje 8voGrado • Srita. Kmiecik-EducacionFisica 6vo-8vo • Bienvenida de regreso Sra. Kobza

4. Codigo de Vestuario • El vestuario de los estudiantes no debe ser peligrosopara la saludyseguridad de nadie. • El vestuario de los estudiantes no debeinterferir con el ambiente de aprendizaje de otrosestudiantes. • Los estudiantestendran la oportunidad de llamar a casa parapedir un cambio de ropa. • Cuadoayaduda, solo hable con la Sra. Burton o el Sr. Reinschparasuaprobacion.

5. Dress Code Examples • Clothing worn to the knee level is acceptable. • Shirts not showing undergarments is expected by all students. • Hats, sunglasses, etc. will not be allowed in the classroom. • No gang-related clothing of any type.

6. Reporting an Absence • State law requires that all students are in attendance during all school days. • If your child has to miss for illness or an extenuating circumstance, the parent or guardian must contact the school by 9:00 a.m. • If the absence cannot be confirmed by a parent, the student will be counted truant. • Please remember to call school ahead of time or send a signed parent note if you know of absences ahead of time.

7. Discipline • We will undergo a change in how discipline is handled at SMS. • Discussions will take place between students, families, and staff throughout the year. • We look forward to building stronger and more positive relationships with all students in order to strengthen the learning environment!

8. Discipline • Saturday School • This will be assigned as needed at all buildings on Saturday mornings. • Students assigned to Saturday School will be required to attend. • Lessons for Saturday School will based on behavior lessons in order to improve daily classroom behavior.

9. Guidance Center • Should a student become a disruption to student learning, they will be asked to go to the Guidance Center. • While in the Guidance Center, students will work on behavioral skills to improve their ability to function in the general classroom.

10. Homework Zone • If a student fails to complete their homework, they will be referred to the Homework Zone. • This is a positive place for students to get extra assistance and ask questions on their homework. • Parents will be contacted by phone or mail if Homework Zone referrals persist.

11. School Improvement Grants • Discovery Education • C.T.A.C. • 21st Century After School Clubs

12. C.T.A.C. • Community Training & Assistance Center • The survey responses that you submitted last spring helped SMS begin our work on improving everything that we do to work with students. • Thank you! • We look forward to working with you in order to continue our work and strengthen Schuyler!

13. Discovery Education • Please view our informational video and read our handout that is available in both English and Spanish. • www.discoveryeducation.com

14. 21st Century Grant • All SMS students are welcome to participate! • Clubs will begin after Labor Day • Information will be sent home for each family to view for student registration.

15. Athletics • Student middle school activity passes will be $5 for the year per student! • Students will be given a sticker for their I.D. Card once they pay their $5 fee. • Mandatory Randomized Drug Testing • Meeting from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at SMS • Meeting from 6:30-7:30 at SCHS

16. Impact Concussion Testing • Each 7th grade boy who participates in football will take a computerized test. • Any 8th grade boy who did NOT play football last year will also take the test. • Testing will take place after school on August 19th. • Taking the test will help doctors determine if a student has a concussion during athletic participation.

17. Seventh Grade Requirements • Please see Mrs. Reha after this meeting if you do not have a physical form. • All 7th graders must have a completed physical to attend school. • Your student must have a Tdap vaccination on record to attend school. • Please bring proof of the immunization to Mrs. Reha, the School Nurse.

18. Eighth Grade Requirements • Eighth grade students only need to have a physical on file if they plan on playing sports.

19. Insurance • The school does not require you to purchase insurance if you participate in a sport. • If you choose to have insurance, it is $91 per year. • Please see Mrs. Reha if you would like more information on the insurance plan.

20. Inter-City Bus Route • There will be a bus route that starts at Schuyler Middle School each morning approximately 7:35 a.m. • Elementary and Pre-School students will be allowed to get on the stop in order to get a safe ride to school. • There is a sign-up in the hallway. Please ask an administrator with questions.

21. Open House • Please take an informal tour throughout the building. • A sampling station offering chicken bowls available to you and your family free of charge during your tour. • This is available for you in the Commons Area

22. NosotrosSomos Schuyler! • Gracias porasistir el dia de hoyeinvertir en la educacion de nuestrosestudiantes! • Cadauno de nosotrossomosnecesariospara el logro de los estudiantes. • Recuerdequeustedpuedehacerunadiferenciapositivayquesuesfuerzoimporta!

23. Parent-Teacher Conferences • Please join us on Thursday, October 23rd for Parent-Teacher Conferences! • We would love to have each family be here! • There will be opportunities to sit with Mrs. Burton to discuss your vision of a bright SMS!