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"WALKING THE TALK TOGETHER"

"WALKING THE TALK TOGETHER". We Hold the Keys. “The courage of conviction, the strength to persevere, the hope that survives disappointment – these are the keys to success.”. ADMINISTRATORS. Dr. Almeida - Principal Mrs. Whitehead – Assistant Principal Mr. Gomes – Assistant Principal.

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"WALKING THE TALK TOGETHER"

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  1. "WALKING THE TALK TOGETHER"

  2. We Hold the Keys “The courage of conviction, the strength to persevere, the hope that survives disappointment – these are the keys to success.”

  3. ADMINISTRATORS Dr. Almeida - Principal Mrs. Whitehead – Assistant Principal Mr. Gomes – Assistant Principal

  4. SUPPORT STAFF • Mrs. STURDAHL • Behavior Specialist • OFFICER JASON BURLINGAME • School Resource Officer • MRS. DARCY • School Nurse

  5. SUPPORT STAFF • Dr. Lou Turchetta • School Psychologist • Mr. Felix Sarubbi • Social Worker • Ms. Sue Davis • Student Assistant Counselor

  6. GUIDANCE COUNSELORS GRADE 6 – Mrs. Cheryl Fram GRADE 7 – Mrs. Patricia Dorchies GRADE 8 – Mrs. Carolyn Colaluca

  7. “Nothing you do for children is ever wasted. They seem not to notice us, hovering, averting our eyes, and they seldom offer thanks, but what we do for them is never wasted.” (Garrison Keillor)

  8. Educational Process Teachers Administrators STUDENTS Parents Students are central to the educational process!

  9. PURPOSE OF OPEN HOUSE Meet the new principals Meet your son/daughter’s teachers Learn about class procedures and expectations Get acquainted with the building Learn about, sign-up, & become an active member of the PTSA Sign up for the parent listserv

  10. Teams Grade 6 6A - Discovery 6B - Unity 6C - Inspiration 6D - Blizzard Grade 7 7A – Element 7B – Majestic 7C - Evolution 7D – Velocity 7E - Dynasty Grade 8 8A - Fusion 8B - Panthers 8C - Mustangs 8D – Synergy 8E - Huskies

  11. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN • LITERACY • NUMERACY • PERSONALIZATION • FAMILY / COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

  12. ADVISORY PROGRAM What? A program in which a group of students and an advisor (teacher) get together… Goal? To establish relationships for learning between students and teachers… When? Once a week (mainly on Tuesday) 50 minutes

  13. PROCEDURES • TRAFFIC • ARRIVAL / DISMISSAL • HALLWAY • CAFETERIA • PICK-UP DURING THE SCHOOL DAY

  14. “The only real difference between they and we is me.” (Steve Ventura)

  15. EXPECTATIONS • Administrator • Teacher • Parent • Student

  16. Administrator Expectations • Create and Maintain a Positive Culture • Shared Decision Making • Establish Open Lines of Communication • Be Visible • Review and Evaluate Policies, Practices, & Programs • Be Consistent & Follow-Up w/ Student Discipline • Support Teachers • Have An Open Door Policy

  17. Administrator Expectations • Be Approachable • Support & Facilitate Successful Co-teaching Relationships • Have A Sense of Humor • Provide Feedback • Be Professional • Establish Clear/High Expectations for ALL • Build Capacity by Effectively Delegating Responsibilities

  18. Teacher Expectations • Have Fun! • Differentiate Instruction • Continue to Learn & Grow • Establish Positive Relationships • Continuously Communicate w/ Parents • Develop a Student-Centered Classroom • Maintain Instructional / Academic Focus • Support and Collaborate with Colleagues

  19. Teacher Expectations • Engage Students in Higher Level Thinking • Integrate Literacy Strategies Across Curriculum • Implement School Improvement Plan Initiatives • Personalize the Learning Environment for Students • Actively Participate • Be “Responsible”, “Reliable” & “Respectful” Please – Be Patient & Flexible to the New administration - Please

  20. “The unfortunate thing about this world is that good habits are so much easier to give up than bad ones.” (Somerset Maugham)

  21. Parent Expectations • Get involved with PTSA • Communicate with teachers & administrators • Check your son/daughter’s agenda nightly • Ensure your son/daughter reads at home • Provide him/her with a quiet workspace • Ask your son/daughter about his/her day • Encourage your son/daughter to get involved in extracurricular activities

  22. Do Your Best “What could be more important in life than to know in our hearts that in everything we have tried to do, we have done our very best.”

  23. Student Expectations • Responsible • Bringing all your materials to class. • Having your homework done. • Reliable • Being on time to class. • Always being honest. • Respectful • Treat others the way you would like to be treated. • Keep hands and feet to yourself.

  24. ATTENDANCE • ABSENCES • Parent must call school • Note must be brought in • TARDIES • 5 tardies = written warning from administrator • 6+ = detention / retention • TRUANCY COURT • Absence for 10 days w/o medical excuse

  25. DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES • SOCIAL SUSPENSION – No dances / school events • TEACHER DETENTION - 1hour • OFFICE DETENTION – 1hour (Tuesday & Thursday) • RETENTION – 2 – 3 hours (Tuesday & Thursday) • ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER – 1 class period to 5 days • SUSPENSION – 1-10 days (Parent must reinstate you)

  26. SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS Cameras are in the school in the hallways and outside the building monitoring all activity.

  27. Extracurricular Activities • Sports: Fall: Coed Soccer Winter: Wrestling & Basketball (Boys & Girls) Spring: Softball & Baseball • Cheerleading • Student Council • Yearbook • Robotics Club • Showcase (Cabaret) • Band • Chorus

  28. LUNCH PROGRAM All free / reduced lunch applications are due by September 28th.

  29. BREAKFAST PROGRAM 7:35 – 7:55 AM Multipurpose C

  30. LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER Susan Murphy Erica Horlbogen

  31. Systematic Training for Effective Parenting S.T.E.P. Ms. Sue Davis

  32. HEALTH ISSUESMrs. Linda Darcy(School Nurse)

  33. PTSA • Contributions to the School • Membership Drive • Fundraiser

  34. October 2, 2007 November 5, 2007 December 4, 2007 January 7, 2008 February 5, 2008 March 3, 2008 April 1, 2008 May 5, 2008 June 3, 2008 PTSA MEETING DATES6:30 PM

  35. AVENUES OF COMMUNICATION • Telephone (401) 822-9426 • Team mailbox • School website - Asfms.net • Parent Listserv • Student agenda • Parent conferences • PTA meetings • Email

  36. Essential Points • We are a “High Performing” middle school • We need a strong / active PTSA • Our instruction and programs are among the very best • Our teachers, faculty and staff are highly qualified and certainly among the highest level of professionals

  37. Essential Points • Our commitment to student learning is not only a priority, but second only to student safety. • FMS is a safe, nurturing environment with rigorous academic expectations. • We strive to seek continuous improvement. • We expect you to hold us accountable.

  38. EVENING SCHEDULE • Principal’s Presentation • Team Teacher Presentation • Visit Elective Teachers • Sign Up for the Parent Listserv (library) • Sign Up to be a Member of the PTSA

  39. “Words to live by are just words unless we live by them.” (Eric Harvey)

  40. "WALKING THE TALK TOGETHER"

  41. THANK YOU! Enjoy the Evening!

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