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Transition to Tilden. Welcome to Tilden. Irina LaGrange Principal Jim Alessi Counselor Tom Evans Team Leader Mary Ellen Broderick Team Leader. Tilden School Schedule. . Arrival 7:30-7:45 . 1 st Period 7:55-8:41 . 2 nd Period 8:45-9:30 . MAP/ TLT 9:34-10:00
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Welcome to Tilden • Irina LaGrange Principal • Jim Alessi Counselor • Tom Evans Team Leader • Mary Ellen Broderick Team Leader
Tilden School Schedule .Arrival 7:30-7:45 . 1st Period 7:55-8:41 . 2nd Period 8:45-9:30 . MAP/TLT 9:34-10:00 . 3rd Period 10:04-10:49 . LUNCH 10:53-11:23 . 4th Period 11:27-12:12 . 5th Period 12:16-1:01 . 6th Period 1:05-1:50 . 7th period 1:54-2:40
Morning Procedures • Student drop off at tennis court 7:30-7:50 AM. Take the bus if possible. • 6th graders report to gym prior to 7:45. • Students are dismissed to lockers 7:45-7:55. • Classes begin promptly at 7:55.
Main Office • If late, students should report to the main office to sign in. • If leaving early, students should bring parent note to the main office in the morning. The note should include: pick up time, reason, phone number and signature.
Early Common Stressors • Lockers and their combinations • Finding classes and getting there on time • Navigating the cafeteria • Managing seven classes • Making new friends
Homework • Check assignment book daily • Check Edline with your child • Encourage your child call a friend when absent
School Supplies • Tilden agenda book • A zipper binder • Pencils, pens, color pencils, scissors, ruler, paper • A cell phone is NOT a school supply despite what your child says!
Self-advocacy and responsibility • Help them plan, keep a calendar and adhere to due dates • Supervise them and follow-through • Trust but verify/communicate with staff • Show them how to write an email to a teacher
Social Emotional Needs • Character Education • Town Hall Meetings • Assemblies • Fun Days • Extra Curricular Activities • TRAX
Get Connected • Join the Tilden list serve and PTSA • Check the Tilden site for daily announcements, changes in schedules, upcoming standardized testing, and Edline. • When you have concerns, contact the teacher, team leader, content specialist, counselor, or 6th grade administrator • If not sure who to contact, contact the main office
Summer and Fall • May course confirmations • Summer information will be available first week in August and hard copies will be available in the office • Summer reading will be available after June 13thon the website • Back to school picnic late August (TBD) • 6th grade orientation Thursday, Aug. 21st