"WALKING THE TALK TOGETHER"

1. "WALKING THE TALK TOGETHER"

2. Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School Educational excellence… developing reliable, responsible, respectful life-long learners, one student at a time. (Mission Statement)

3. Walking the Talk Together “You know, for better or worse, like it or not, we really are interdependent…we really are all in this together.” (Harvey, p. 5)

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

5. SUPPORT STAFF • Mrs. STURDAHL • Behavior Specialist • OFFICER FRAATZ • School Resource Officer • MRS. LARSON • School Nurse

6. SUPPORT STAFF • Gina Gateman • ULSS Coordinator • Mrs. Donnelly-Taylor • School Psychologist • Mr. Felix Sarubbi • Social Worker • Ms. Sue Davis • Student Assistant Counselor

7. GUIDANCE COUNSELORS GRADE 6 – Mrs. Lori Lebrun GRADE 7 – Mrs. Cheryl Fram GRADE 8 – Mrs. Patricia Dorchies Clerk – Mrs. JoAnn Phillips

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

9. PURPOSE OF OPEN HOUSE Meet the 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 Learn about Local Advisory Committee (LAC)

10. Teams Grade 6 6A – Freedom Fliers 6B - Eagles 6C - Liberty 6D - Revolution Grade 7 7A – Lapis Lazuli 7B – Sapphire 7C - Onyx 7D – Obsidian Grade 8 8A - Element 8B - Majestic 8C - Evolution 8D – Velocity 8E - Dynasty

11. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN • LITERACY • NUMERACY • PERSONALIZATION • FAMILY / COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 1st SIT Meeting September 22nd – 2:45 PM Media Center

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

13. ADVISORY PROGRAM GOALS • Advocacy • Develop meaningful adult-student relationships • Community • Create a support network to foster a feeling of belonging to advisory, team and school • Skills • Strengthen problem solving and decision making skills

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

15. EXPECTATIONS • Administrator • Teacher • Parent • Student

16. Walking the Talk Together “I always wondered why somebody didn’t do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody.” (p. 10)

17. Administrator Expectations Be Responsible • Review and Evaluate Policies, Practices, & Programs • Create and Maintain a Positive Culture • Support & Facilitate Successful Co-teaching Relationships • Build Capacity by Effectively Delegating Responsibilities • Establish Clear/High Expectations for ALL

18. Administrator Expectations Be Reliable • Shared Decision Making • Support Teachers • Provide Feedback • Be Consistent & Follow-Up w/ Student Discipline • Be Visible Be Respectful • Establish Open Lines of Communication • Be Approachable • Be Professional • Have A Sense of Humor • Have An Open Door Policy • Follow PLC Norms

19. Teacher Expectations Be Responsible • Differentiate Instruction • Integrate Literacy Strategies Across Curriculum • Maintain Instructional / Academic Focus • Engage Students in Higher Level Thinking Be Reliable • Continuously Communicate w/ Parents • Implement School Improvement Plan Initiatives • Actively Participate in the Professional Learning Community • Continue to Learn & Grow

20. Teacher Expectations Be Respectful • Establish Positive Relationships • Develop a Student-Centered Classroom • Support and Collaborate with Colleagues • Personalize the Learning Environment for Students • Have Fun! • Follow PLC Norms

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. 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.

23. 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

24. 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)

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

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

27. LUNCH PROGRAM All free / reduced lunch applications are due by September 26th.

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

29. GUIDANCE Mrs. Dorchies – 8th grade Mrs. Fram – 7th grade

30. LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER Susan Murphy

31. Systematic Training for Effective Parenting S.T.E.P. Mr. Felix Sarubbi

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

33. October 22, 2008 November 12, 2008 January 7, 2009 February 4, 2009 March 2, 2009 April 22, 2009 May TBD, 2009 PTSA MEETING DATES6:30 PM

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

35. PRINCIPAL WALK & TALK • Thursday, October 9, 2008 9:00 – 10:00 AM • Thursday, November 13, 2008 9:00 – 10:00 AM • Thursday, December 11, 2008 9:00 – 10:00 AM • Thursday, February 12, 2009 9:00 – 10:00 AM • Thursday, March 12, 2009 9:00 – 10:00 AM • Thursday, April 9, 2009 9:00 – 10:00 AM • Thursday, May 14, 2009 9:00 – 10:00 AM

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. • ASFMS is a safe, nurturing environment with rigorous academic expectations. • We strive to seek continuous improvement. • We expect you to hold us accountable.

38. EVENING SCHEDULE6th Grade • Team Teacher Presentation • Visit Elective Teachers • Sign Up to be a Member of the PTSA

39. Walking the Talk Together “Each of us may be only one person, but we can make a difference. Walking the talk as best we can is a great place to start.” (p. 21)

40. THANK YOU! Enjoy the Evening!