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What Happens in 5 th Grade?. PARENT ORIENTATION. GRADE 5 Middle School Overview Lisa Rebimbas, Principal Michael Kneller, Assistant Principal. DISTRICT PHILOSOPHY. All students need: The knowledge and skills necessary to function effectively in our changing world.
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PARENT ORIENTATION GRADE 5 Middle School Overview Lisa Rebimbas, Principal Michael Kneller, Assistant Principal
DISTRICT PHILOSOPHY All students need: The knowledge and skills necessary to function effectively in our changing world Strong feelings of self- worth as well as respect for others A sense of accomplishment and fulfillment An understanding of themselves and the world around them A supportive and stimulating learning environment.
Our Purpose • To provide an education striving for excellence in realizing each student’s potential for intellectual and personal growth.
A SCHOOL WITHIN A SCHOOL WHOLE CHILD • ACADEMICS • SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL GROWTH
5th Grade Placement • Teacher conferences • Teacher input in writing • Parent questionnaire • Individualized Education Plans & 504 Plans • Heterogeneous Grouping
DAILY SCHEDULE • 8:00 – Entry into the building • 8:10 – Instruction Begins • Reading • Language Arts • Mathematics • 11:15-12:15 – Lunch/Recess
Pizza….who wants Pizza? Lunch is from 11:15-11:45 Recess is from 11:15-11:45 Recess is from 11:45-12:15 OR Lunch is from 11:45-12:15
BAND/CHORUS • Band – Twice per week • Chorus – Twice per week • Scheduled during recess
WEEKLY SCHEDULE • Science – Four times a week • Social Studies – Four times a week • Art – Once a week • Music – Once a week • Physical Education/Health • Two times a week • In-Class PE/Health • World Language –Two times a week • FRENCH, ITALIAN, SPANISH
SPECIAL PROGRAMS • Resource Room • Self-Contained Departmentalized Special Education Programs • Reaching, Achieving, Succeeding (RAS) • English as a Second Language • Q.U.E.S.T. – Gifted & Talented • PALS with Grade 8 Students
P.A.L.S. P.A.L.S. (Peer and Leadership Support) is a program designed to develop a sense of community at Park Middle School and help make incoming 5th grade students feel welcome and safe. We lead group activities and discussions. These activities gives us the chance to get to know each other better and learn how to work collaboratively and respectfully while having fun! Approximately once per month, P.A.L.S. peer leaders co-facilitate hands-on activities with 5th graders to help make a successful transition into middle school.
School Counselors • TEAM BUILDING • SAFE SCHOOL PROGRAM • CRISIS INTERVENTION • PROBLEM SOLVING • SMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES • PARENT/FAMILY INVOLVEMENT • CONSULTATION/COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOL STAFF, PARENTS, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES Ms. Christina Krasovsky– Grades 5 & 7 Mr. Jason Cross- Grades 6 & 8
School – Based Services • Nurse Mrs. Pat Feeley • Child Study Team Mrs. Laura Orlando, Learning Consultant Ms. Donna Totillo, School Psychologist Ms. Patience Moore, Social Worker Mr. TJ Gavor, Social Worker
CO – CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES • Environmental Club • Computer Club • Homework Club • Student Council Representatives • Yearbook • Newspaper
THE PARK PRIDE • Park Middle School PTA • Questions and Answers • Tour of Park