WELCOME Parents of 2013-2014 6 th graders

WELCOME Parents of 2013-2014 6th graders Hudson Middle School Receives Middle School of Excellence Award 2010 and 2012

Parent Orientation Agenda • VIII. Counselor Services • IX. Health Services • X. Food Service • Clubs and Activities • XII. Schedule and Important Dates • XIII. Registration • XIV. Parent Group • HSD 2025 • Middle School: What We Focus Upon • The House System • Academics • Behavioral Expectations • Dress Code • Attendance

HSD 2025 Purpose Statement LEARNING The Path to Our Global Future Vision Preparing each student for post-secondary success through a culture of excellence in: *challenging academics *applied innovation *critical thinking *global stewardship *purposeful collaboration Challenging students and graduates to become informed, caring contributors.

HUDSON MIDDLE SCHOOL From Dependence to Independence (Growth) Organization:Operation: SBIT Core Teachers Team Meetings Specialists Subject Area Special Education Grade Level Support Staff Staff Development:Student Support: S.M.A.R.T Goals Success Center Best Practices P.A.T. Assessments Tutors Love & Logic SST Meetings RtI and PBIS Study Clubs H.M.S. What we focus upon Academic Growth:Social Growth:Emotional Growth: Knowledge/Skills Self Personal Relationships Inquiry/Application Community/Nation Family Relationships HSD 2025 World Peer Relationships Physical Growth:Being Involved: Understanding Activities/Co-curricular Accepting Clubs Sports

House System 6th Grade • Raider Blue • Raider White • Excalibur Academic Core Subjects: Math, Science, World Studies, Language Arts A, and Language Arts B Your child is likely to have a cart teacher.

House System Promotes Positive Teacher / Student Relationships Promotes Communication Promotes Small School Feel / Belonging Promotes Closer Monitoring of Academic Progress Promotes Interdisciplinary Connections Promotes Closer Monitoring of Student Needs / Behavior Promotes Team Approach to Education Focusing on Educating the Whole Child

Academics Expectation: Preparing each student for success through a culture of excellence. (HSD 2025) 21st Century Skills Challenging Academics Critical Thinking Quality of Work Inquiry Application Homework

Behavior Expectation: The basic behavioral goal is to create an environment that is conducive to learning and one that is physically and emotionally safe for students and staff. All students should have the opportunity to succeed. It is expected that students will respect the rights and property of others and practice good citizenship. Learning to be in charge of one’s behavior is a growth process that enables a person to be a responsible and respectful individual. We subscribe to Love and Logic / Logical Consequence approach to student discipline as well as PBIS.

All Settings Matrix PBIS Positive Behavior Interventions System Students know it as Raider Pride

We Don’t Do That Here! • Teasing • Bullying • Harassment • Cyber Bullying Students are to report such incidents to a teacher, counselor or other adult if such actions occur. For more information related to bullying/harassment prevention, you can visit the HMS Counselor’s Webpage on the HMS website. The HMS homepage also has prevention powerpoints available. Appreciation for diversity is encouraged at Hudson Middle School.

Dress Code Hudson Middle School has an interest in student dress. There is a dress code. This stems from the desire to maintain a positive school climate that is conducive to teaching and learning. THE DISTRICT ADOPTED STUDENT DRESS CODE POLICY #5132 FOLLOWS: Student dress is defined as clothing, jewelry, make-up, body piercing, hair style, tattoos(permanent or temporary) and accessories, all of which may violate this policy in specific situations causing health concerns, safety concerns, or disruption of the learning environment. Students will dress in clothes which are appropriate for the learning environment and other school-sponsored activities. Students are not to dress in a way that presents a health or safety hazard, constitutes Harassment as defined in the District’s harassment policy, or in a way that materially disrupts class work, causes substantial disorder, or violates the rights of others. More information about the Student Dress Code Policy #5132 can be found in your child’s Student and Family Handbook that will be distributed on the first day of school.

Dress Code *Students are NOT allowed to wear hats or hooded sweatshirts on their head while in the building. *Students are NOT to wear clothing advertising beer, liquor, cigarettes and/or other illegal substances. *Tank tops are not to be worn without a sweater/blouse over top. Shorts and skirts may be questioned for length. Our building is cool in temperature, so there is no need to wear tank tops or short shorts. *Leggings -- Student will be required to wear a shirt that covers their bottom when wearing leggings. *Another concern to staff are shirts that are quite revealing, allowing for cleavage to be shown. This can also be very distracting to students.

Attendance State Laws allow parents/guardians to excuse their children for only up to ten(10) days in a school year. Any days after ten(10), parents/guardians must have a Doctor’s note or the student is Unexcused. After ten(10) days, students at the middle school level can be referred to St. Croix County Department of Family and Children Services for truancy.

School Counseling Services2013-2014 Dan Buckle 6th Grade - #4010 Angela Goebel 7th Grade - #4011 Megan Blakeley 8th Grade - #4012 Other Pupil Services Members David Gorman School Psychologist TBD School Social Worker Cindy White Pupil Service Secretary Main Office 377-3820 Pupil Service Office 377-3823

School Counseling ServicesASCA K-12 Comprehensive Program • Academic --Homework Completion --Organization -- Study Skills --SST Meetings • Social / Personal --Friendships --Peer Conflicts • Career --Exploration • Individual Counseling --Academic --Social/Personal --Career • Group Counseling -- New Student --Study Skills --Family Change • Classroom Guidance --Core Character Traits --Bully/Harassment Coping Strategies --Cyber bullying Coping Strategies --Academic Skills and Goal Setting

Health Services Sharon Kaltenberg R.N. B.S.N. M.Ed. District School Nurse also serves: Willow River River Crest Hudson Prairie Jonel McGee Health Assistant Here daily from 7:15-2:45pm

Required Immunizations • Wisconsin Immunization law: All students must have complete records on file or may claim waiver. • Required vaccines for 2013-2014 • All 6th grade students need a booster Of Tdap which means adolescent tetanus, diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis (whooping cough). • A booster shot for chicken pox disease (Varicella vaccine)is needed if they have not already received a second dose. • PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A GRADE REQUIREMENT NOT AGE REQUIREMENT FOR THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. THE REQUIREMENTS FOR VACCINES IN MINNESOTA ARE DIFFERENT. FOLLOW WISCONSIN REQUIREMENTS • Please provide evidence of immunizations at summer registration or by the first day of school. • Waivers available for religious, personal conviction, and health(MD needs to sign which vaccine is waived)

Vaccinations • Ask your physician. Don’t wait until August. The clinics get busy! • Have the clinics print a copy of the immunization record- have them add vaccines that are given the day of the appointment. • Extra Immunization forms available under the health services tab for the Middle school.

Annual Health And Emergency Forms • Required each year to keep health • information up to date. • Please update parent cell phones and • other work numbers as the year goes • along. • Authorization for use of health office stock • over the counter medications on the back • side of the form- must be signed each year • to use any of these stock items to be • given.

Health Concerns • Make sure to update all health information- especially allergies • Also, please indicate if any allergies and or health conditions have resolved

Medications • Need parent and physician written instructions each school year for all prescription medications, and when doses change. • Either drop off prescription medication form for school or have clinic fax over the written medication instructions to the school. Medication Forms are available on the school website under health services tab. • No medications can be administered until all signatures/instructions on file. • Over the counter medications need written parent permission and will follow the packaged dosing instructions. If the doses are outside of the packaging recommendations this requires an MD order. • The school district does not provide Ibuprofen or Tylenol.

Medications continued • Parents need to provide all medications in the manufactures/pharmacy package. • Sealed new bottles for Tylenol or Ibuprofen. • Students can’t carry medications except for inhalers, but require a MD orders on file annually. All medications must be stored in the health office. • The medication forms are available on the school web page under the health services tab. • If your child needs antibiotic three times a day -generally this can be before school after school and at bedtime. • Medications must be picked up by the parents at the end of the school year.

“Illness ” • Please note that students who have a fever of >100 degrees or who have been throwing up, need to stay at home until the symptoms or fever have returned to normal for a full 24 hours. • If students have been diagnosed with strep-or pink eye- they need to stay home for a full 24 hours from the first dose of antibiotic.

Healthy Habits! • Breakfast- Eat breakfast! Fuel the body and brain. (Complex carbohydrate plus a protein is best for learning.) • Get adequate rest! Recommended 8 hours of sleep.

MIDDLE SCHOOL NUTRITION SERVICES • We offer five entreé choices each day: Main Event, pizza, cold & hot sandwiches, grab and go deli boxes, and salad bar. • Limit of 4 each Fresh fruits and vegetables, (salad bar) fruit sauce and a hot veggie daily. • Limited amount of ala-carte items (priced separately from meal price). • All menu and ala-carte items meet the dietary guidelines for calories, fat and sodium. • Students are expected to have money in their account to eat. They will be allowed to charge one meal. • Pin number from elementary will carry over into middle school.

MIDDLE SCHOOL NUTRITION SERVICES • Cash is not accepted at lunch registers. A Net Cash machine is provided for students in the cafeteria that allows students to deposit cash into their accounts. Cash and checks may also be deposited in boxes provided outside the middle school office and cafeteria. Please use deposit slips when depositing money. Write the student’s name on the slip. This helps eliminate mistakes. • Students are informed when they have a balance of less than $10. Low balance slips are NOT sent home at the secondary level. Balance of student’s account can be checked at www.paypams.com. • Field trips: bag lunches can be purchased through Nutrition Services for the price of a regular lunch. They can be ordered on permission slip of field trip at least 5 days in advance.

MIDDLE SCHOOL NUTRITION SERVICES Feel free to contact the nutrition department if you have any questions or concerns about your account or the program. We look forward to serving you and your children. Cindy Wichelman HMS Nutrition Manager 377-3820 Ext 4018

Clubs and Activities Hudson Middle School provides a variety of after school clubs and activities for students beyond the co-curricular athletic program. Students interested in participating in clubs or activities should contact the club sponsor for meeting times and location. There are typically after school until about 3:30. Some possible groups may include the following: • Young Naturalists, History League, Math Counts, Chess/Games, Electronic Games, Art and Writing, Scrapbook, Forensics, Minecraft, KABOOM Graphic Novels, Handy Helpers, Photography, Student Council, Recycling, Investment, Dance, Weight Training, Forestry, and many more. *Transportation for after school clubs is not provided.

2013-2014 School Year Start 7:30am- End 2:37pm First day for Students: September 3rd Last day for Students: June 12th (Adjustable) Winter Break: December 23rd through January 1st Spring Break: March 17th through 21st Trimester Grading Periods December 3rd: End of First Trimester (59 days) March 11th: End of Second Trimester (60 days) June 12th: End of Third Trimester (61 days) Parent Teacher Conferences October 16(evening) and October 17th (AM only) February 20th (evening) and 21st (AM only)

REGISTRATION General Information 8th grade Registration: August 7 from 12noon – 6p.m. 7th grade Registration: August 8 from 12noon – 6p.m. 6th grade Registration: August 9 from noon – 6p.m. Registration packet will contain the following: General Registration Information sheet Demographic sheet Yellow health sheet House assignment letter Dress code policy

REGISTRATION • The following information will be accessible on the HMS home webpage. Directions will be included with the registration packet that will come to you near the end of July. • http://ms.hudson.k21.wi.us • Supply list • Photo package information from LifeTouch • Family Access and Echalk information • will be distributed at registration.

Parent Group New volunteers are welcomed. If you are interested in being part of parent group, you can sign-up in August during registration.

FAQs When will we know the house assignments? --A letter will be mailed in July. How are the house assignments made? --The computer randomly places students in houses maintaining a balance of gender. When will the school supply lists be out? --This list will be mailed in July with the house assignment. When are teachers available to talk? --Teachers are most often available during their prep times and before or after school. They do not receive phone calls during the day. Instead, your message goes straight to voice mail. What is P.A.T.? --Personal Assistance Time. A study/work time that allows students access their teachers for extra help. For 6th graders, it is the last period of the day.

Can my child have a cell phone? --Yes. But they are required to be turned off and in lockers from 7:30am until 2:37pm. If a student’s phone is taken from him/her, the parent must pick it up. After the third time, the school keeps the phone the remainder of the year. Do you have a Gifted Education Program? --Yes. GT Coordinator Kathryn Zielski. How do I volunteer for school activities? --There is sign up during registration in August. Who do I contact if I have a concern? --School counselors, principals, and teachers depending on the specificity of the concern. Where do I drop off / pick up my student each day? --If you drive your student to school, there is a drop off on the west side of the school. This is the SAFEST place to do this. More FAQs

More FAQs Are the students in the same groups for all three years at HMS? --No. Each year the computer randomly places students maintaining gender balance. What is the earliest time I can drop my child off at school? --The doors are open at 6:30am. What is passing time between class? --3 minutes How do we find out what is happening at school? --You can check the school’s website. Monthly newsletters are mailed and placed on the school’s website. Communication with your child. What if my child needs a tutor? --The easiest way to begin is by contacting a counselor. There are different routes a parent can take to accessing a tutor. The counselor can help with those avenues.

Thank you for coming! Dan Koch - Principal Dianne Franklin – Associate Principal Jim Dalluhn – Associate Principal Angela Goebel – School Counselor Megan Blakeley – School Counselor Dan Buckle– School Counselor Sharon Kaltenberg – District Nurse Cindy Wichelman – HMS Child Nutrition Manager Hudson Middle School 377-3820 This powerpoint will be accessible at the HMS Webpage.

WELCOME Parents of 2013-2014 6 th graders