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STONY BROOK SCHOOL

STONY BROOK SCHOOL. Welcome Parents and Guardians to the Information Night for incoming sixth grade students. AGENDA. Welcome ~ Mr. Cohen Administration and Teams Middle School Technology Course of Study After-School Activities Communication Middle School Parent Groups

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STONY BROOK SCHOOL

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  1. STONY BROOK SCHOOL Welcome Parents and Guardians to the Information Night for incoming sixth grade students

  2. AGENDA • Welcome ~ Mr. Cohen • Administration and Teams • Middle School • Technology • Course of Study • After-School Activities • Communication • Middle School Parent Groups • Questions and Answers • Tours

  3. ADMINISTRATION& GUIDANCE

  4. Team Curiosity Team Imagination Team Discovery Math Science Social Studies Language Arts Student Support Services GRADE 62012-2013 All three teams teach the same curriculum.

  5. HOW IS MIDDLE SCHOOL DIFFERENT • Transition • Emerging adolescence • Child seeks more independence from parents • Friends/peers become more important • Structure of school day and school visitations • Storage of books and supplies • Panther Cards & Red/Yellow Cards • Grades

  6. Technology Cell Phones, Facebook, and iPods…. Oh My!

  7. Language Arts Math Science Social Studies Foreign Language Art General Music * Health Physical Education Technology Education Guidance/Research/Technology 6th GRADE COURSE OF STUDY All students will have: *Students who elect chorus or instrumental lessons will not have general music.

  8. INTEGRATED ARTS (IA)Three-Year Course of Study • Art • Health • Physical Education • Tech Education • Music • Guidance Research Technology

  9. FOREIGN LANGUAGE Sixth graders will be taking a flex foreign language program. Students will have each language for one quarter of the year. French ~ Spanish ~ German ~ Latin The flex program allows your child to make an informed decision as they select a foreign language for their middle school years. Other options based on data from 5th Grade: Reading For Success/Academic Coach (Transitional Skills)

  10. INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS • Boys/Girls Soccer • Field Hockey* • Cross Country* • Boys/Girls Basketball • Baseball • Softball • Outdoor Track* *Sixth graders are eligible to participate in Cross Country, Field Hockey and Outdoor Track. There is an athletic fee of $225 per sport.

  11. Computer Club German Club Math Team Chess Club Ski Club Newspaper Club Panther Sports Club Woodworking Science Club Student Council Yearbook Club Dance Dance Rev. AFTER- SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND MANY MORE A list of all possible clubs will be updated online in September.

  12. LATE BUSES • Available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday ONLY • General stops only -- not door-to-door

  13. FRIDAY EMAIL - SIGN UP ONLINE Newsletters - Online Notices will be posted online Team Communications Phone Calls to Parents Meeting with Teachers Progress Reports and Report Cards Homework on website Student-Led Conferences SCHOOL - PARENT COMMUNICATION

  14. SCHOOL SUPPLIES • General supply lists will be posted online

  15. Parent Information and Support • Westford Middle School PTO • Supports many school programs with fundraising • Recognizes faculty/staff multiple times during the year • Provide enrichment opportunities for our students with fundraising dollars • Westford Parent Connection • Provide noted speakers on current issues in child growth and development • Issues such as teens and depression, school adjustment, bullying and internet safety are planned for next year. • WASA, Teen Center

  16. The best way to stay informed: Stony Brook Web Site: • http://sb.westfordk12.us/Pages/index Subscribe to Friday Email: • http://westfordk12.us/subscriber Guidance Web Site: • http://sb.westfordk12.us/pages/guidance/index

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