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Haverford Middle School. The 6 th grade experience. Welcome. Ms. Elizabeth Mastrocola , 6 th grade administrator Mrs. Laura Needles, 6 th Grade Teacher Mrs. Karen Maholick , 6 th Grade Teacher Mrs. Renee Madigosky , School Nurse. Unity.
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Haverford Middle School The 6th grade experience
Welcome • Ms. Elizabeth Mastrocola, 6th grade administrator • Mrs. Laura Needles, 6th Grade Teacher • Mrs. Karen Maholick, 6th Grade Teacher • Mrs. Renee Madigosky, School Nurse
Unity I dreamed I stood in a studio And polished and smoothed it over. And watched two sculptors there. They were proud of what they had wrought, The clay they used was a young child’s mind For the things they had molded into the child And they fashioned it with care. Could neither be sold nor bought. One was a teacher - the tools he used And each agreed they would have failed Were books, music and art. If each had worked alone, The other, a parent, worked with a guiding hand, For behind the teacher stood the school And gentle, loving heart. And behind the parent, the home. Day after day, the teacher toiled with touch Author Unknown That was deft and sure. While the parent labored by his side
Collaboration • We are very much aware that EVERYTHING is new to your child and for some of you as well • We communicate with parents and students about our mission, vision, goals, and expectations on a regular basis • We need your support and active involvement • Scheduled time and monitoring of homework and assignments • Academic expectations • Regular ongoing communications
Organization • Team teaching • Student planner • Small fee – less than $5.00 • Teacher and team communication • Homework assignments • Long-term projects • Extracurricular activities • After school club schedules • Organization resource
Communication • Monday Message from the principal • Daily announcements on the school web page • School web page • Team web page • Teacher web page • Emails from administration and teachers
Medical information • State mandated physical by September 30th • State mandated immunizations • Tdapand Meningitis by the end of 6th grade • Medication • Medical issues • Communication
Parent Teacher Organization • Mrs. Nichole Bethel, President 2013-2014 • Mrs. Jen Hufnal, President 2014-2015 • PTO support and student activities • Financial support for school and staff support • Communication and planning with school administration • Student events • On-line registration for new members
Success • Relax – We are really good at what we do • The first day students will remain with their homeroom teacher for the first half of the day • welcome students • distribute locker combinations • practice opening lockers • learn how to read their schedules • hand out student planners • Please be engaged and involved • Please ask for help if it is needed
Thank you We look forward to seeing you in September!