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2014 Open House

Meridian Middle School Monarchs. 2014 Open House. Welcome Families!. Agenda for the evening. PTA Introduction and Pass the Hat Introductions Meridian at a Glance Middle School Success Strategies Dismiss to classrooms (7:07). PTA and Pass the Hat. Meridian Middle School at a Glance.

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2014 Open House

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  1. Meridian Middle School Monarchs 2014 Open House Welcome Families!

  2. Agenda for the evening • PTA Introduction and Pass the Hat • Introductions • Meridian at a Glance • Middle School Success Strategies • Dismiss to classrooms (7:07)

  3. PTA and Pass the Hat

  4. Meridian Middle School at a Glance

  5. Meridian Middle School at a Glance

  6. Meridian Middle School at a Glance

  7. Our Vision: The Monarch Way • The policies, programs, and practices of Meridian Middle School reflect its commitment to helping all students build the skills they need to live a fulfilling life that is productive, healthy, and happy. • We envision ourselves as a high-performing team of professionals who work together to meet the needs of every student every day. • The success of every student is the collective responsibility of every adult in the school, every parent in the home, and every student in the classroom. Working together, we will achieve excellence.

  8. Areas of Focus for 2014-15 • Continue teaching to Common Core State Standards in Literacy and Math (for new tests this Spring!) • Intensive focus on teaching strategies designed to engage all students in standards-based grade level rigorous work. • Using regular assessment cycles to drive instruction • Working as collaborative teams of professionals, parents, and students

  9. PASA Program for Parents Starting October7 Tuesday nights for 9 weeks 6:00-7:30 More information in your packets, but email or call Mr. Schiechl if interested

  10. Bilingual Recruiters at $18 per hour Bilingual Facilitators at $25 per hour Please see Mr. Schiechl for more information!

  11. Skyward Family Access • CRITICAL tool for keeping on top of your student’s grades, attendance, and what’s going on at Meridian • Please make sure your email address is accurate! • Can use the system to schedule automatic progress reports, missing assignment alerts, and attendance notifications • Mobile app for both Android and Apple • Tips, logins, and passwords are in your 6th period info packets

  12. Student-Led Conferences WHEN? • Tuesday, November 25, 1:00-4:20, 5:20-6:40 WHAT? • A blend of your child’s presentation and an opportunity for you to touch base with each of your child’s teachers WHY? • Student goal setting and self-monitoring of progress is a high yield instructional strategy---it’s their learning!

  13. Career Day! • Tuesday, January 27, 8:35-11:35am • Partnership with the Kent Chamber of Commerce • New College and Career Awareness curriculum will help student choose speakers • They will review their plan with you during SLCs.

  14. Schedule For tonight 7:15 – 8:30 CLASSROOM VISITS Period 1 7:15 – 7:23 pm Period 2 7:28 – 7:38 pm** **Sign Up for Student-Led Conferences Period 3 7:43 – 7:51 pm Period 4 7:56 – 8:04 pm Period 5 8:09 – 8:17 pm Period 6 8:22 – 8:30 pm** **Pick Up School Info Packet

  15. 6th Period Packets • Skyward Usernames and passwords • Staff Phone and Email List • School Info Sheet • Key contact numbers • Important Dates • Dress Code flyer • PTA Membership form • Tech Tips • Changing email and phone numbers • Checking grades and attendance • Setting up automatic emailed progress reports • PASA Information

  16. Have a great evening! Exit to classes Schedules if you need one

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