Curriculum Night schedule

Time Class5:00 - 5:15 1st Period

5:18 - 5:33 2nd Period

5:36 - 5:51 3rd Period

5:54 - 6:09 4th Period (Core Enrichment)

6:12 - 6:27 5th Period

6:30 - 6:45 6th Period

6:48 - 7:03 7th Period

Stay tuned for an informative

greeting from our PrincipalRenee Kory

Principal’s Message

Parent Contact Information Requested

Please complete the following form tonightin order to provide the 7th grade teachers away to contact you throughout the year.

https://goo.gl/YVC775

Invitation PTSO will be sponsoring a Meet and Greet

breakfast for all of 7th grade during the first few weeks of school.

Wednesday, August 10 from 7:55 to 8:25

Please come back and join us for a continental breakfast and a chance to socialize with other 7th grade parents

PTSO WILL HAVE A FUNDRAISER AT CULVERS IN MID-AUGUST - STAY TUNED!!

Our school schedule has changed to include a 4th period intervention/ extension EVERY DAY!!!*7TH GRADE STUDENTS WILL HAVE B OR C LUNCH DEPENDING ON THEIR 4TH PERIOD SCHEDULE*

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Wednesday AM Schedule

Wednesday PM Schedule

Core Enrichment Classes (Semester)If your child is not in an intervention class, core extension classes are available.

Outdoor EducationFilm StudiesBio ExplorationScience OlympiadEconomicsYearbook (year long)Books and Beyond: Book ClubStudent Council Grade RepsDance

AGENDA• Student agendas are provided this year - it is

strongly encouraged that students use the agenda on a daily basis to stay organized and efficient.• Please look over your child’s agenda each

week to make sure they are staying organized.

• Information from teacher websites, posted agendas and team newsletters can be used to update student agendas on a weekly basis.

FIELD TRIPS

• Field Trips (plan $20.00 per trip):• Possibilities: Wildlife World Zoo, Pioneer Living

History Museum, Main Event• Possible weekend trips:

• Living History (San Diego), Catalina Island• Costs can approximate from $300.00-350.00 for 2-3

day trips• There will be more information shared through listserv

throughout the year.• Field trip cost may be paid through tax donation - IRS

rules apply.

What should be in the backpack?

• Agenda• 1 spiral notebook for Science • 1 3-subject spiral notebook for Language Arts• Four pocket folders, one for each subject• Loose leaf paper, pencils, pens, clear tape, and

highlighters (pink, blue, green, yellow), post it notes, ruler, and scissors to be used in all classes

• Reading book of your choice • Bathroom Pass!!!

7th grade supply list

SCHEDULE CHANGES

• No schedule changes are allowed for the first two weeks.

• Please be aware that your student’s schedule may change in order to increase academic success.

• Students will be selecting Core Enrichment class (4th period) on Wednesday, August 3rd.

Online Grades• Please be aware that your student’s grades are online.

Please check frequently. • If you do not already have a password, please contact

SIS@kyrene.org for assistance. • Parents that are new to the district will receive a password

in the mail two weeks after the start of school.• Students can sign on to online grades using the computer

student id and password combination they created at school.

• Parents should sign up on KSD Listserv through www.kyrene.org

YOUR HOMEWORK

• Parents: Your homework is to make sure that your email is correct in ParentVue, and if not email our registrar Marcie Miller at: marciemiller@kyrene.org to update that information. This is very important because this is how we will be able to contact you.

• Please also complete the 7th grade Parent Contact Form if you have not done so already: https://goo.gl/YVC775

• If you do NOT have internet access or a printer, please send in a note with your child ASAP so that we may send hard copies home with your child.

Tax Credit…keep in touch• Watch Kyrene listserv for information on donating to

Aprende• If you don’t know what listserv is…where have you

been?

Lunch Money $$$$$$$$$If you did not make it to the MPR today from 3-5 to pay for your child’s lunch in advance, you may pay online to make sure your child has lunch on the first day of school.

Athletes

• Sports physicals will be available on Tuesday, August 2nd, from 4:00-7:00 pm here at Aprende.

• $25.00 Cash or Money Order• Go to the Physico Health Assessments website and sign

up for an appointment online prior to the day at physico2go.com.

• In addition, parents must go to physico2go.com/forms to download and fill out the consent and history forms.

• Parent must accompany the athlete for the Sports Physical

School Clubs

In addition to school athletics, we have several club options available:

• Native American Club• ACE Club• Unity Club• Aprende Grows Gardening Club• Jaguar Players Drama Club• Art Club• Anime Club• Science Club• Fall Weight Lifting

Students are encouraged to show school spirit by joining school clubs!

Additional clubs to be

announced as the year

progresses. See the Aprende website for

more details.

The activity bus will start the week of 8/8/2016. It will be available on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s throughout the school year.

Parent volunteers needed!!!• Due to the size of our classes and the desire

to have group work and moving activities – we need help!

• If you can give your time to help out making copies/organizing materials contact any of your child’s teachers, and include dates/times that work for you.

• We welcome moms, dads, guardians, and grandparents. ☺

Tardy PolicyState law requires that ALL students attend school

• Please note there is a strict tardy policy for students at Aprende• Once students have arrived at school, they are expected

to get to all classes throughout the day on time.

• First tardy is a warning

• Second tardy is a parent letter

• Third tardy is an After School Detention

• Be prepared for continued detentions and conduct referrals in the event of continued tardies

Student Behavior We expect student to be in class and ready to learn with the appropriate classroom behaviors, however if student is causing disruption to the learning environment:

• Student will receive a verbal or non-verbal (card) warning

• If the behavior continues, student will be moved to the time out seat in the classroom

• If the student is still unable to control the behavior, they will be sent out to the ISI room on campus

CHEATING

• Student integrity is a mark of good character; honesty and responsibility are expected.

• In the event of cheating on homework or practice work, parents will be contacted and the student will receive a failing grade.

• In the event of cheating on tests – students will be referred to administration and receive a failing grade.

Dress Code RemindersIn accordance with school policy – please encourage your child to follow dress code:• No ‘spaghetti straps’ on tank tops. Students may wear

straps approximately 2 inches in width, or ‘lasagna’ straps.• No low slung pants or skirts, • No midriff, ribs, or stomach showing. • No ‘short shorts’ or very short mini-skirts.• No underwear showing.• No gang or obscene clothing, designs or colors.• No hats/hoods in the school building, only outside.• Hair should not be severe or disruptive to the learning

environment

PROCEDURES• Doors are open during passing periods. Students

may enter classes upon permission, when the teacher is present in the room.

• Students have three minutes for passing period to use restrooms, get drinks and get to class on time.

• Students are expected to be in their seats ready to work when the bell rings.

• During class students may use their bathroom pass to use the restroom for emergencies only.

PROCEDURES• All students must remain in seats during the first

and last 10 minutes of every class period.• In order to achieve success, hard work and critical

thinking are necessary. Students must remain on task in the classroom.

• Off-task and disruptive students will be sent to the Time-Out classroom.

• Student success depends on completion of all work prior to assessment.

A Message fromOfficer Dani Stein

A MESSAGE FROM OUR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERHello Aprende Families,Now that the 2016-2017 school year is about to start, I would like to take this opportunity to

introduce myself as the School Resource Officer at Aprende Middle School. My name is Officer Dani Stein and I have been a police officer for 5 ½ years. As some of you may know, I started as the SRO at Aprende in March 2016, so I may have already met some of you. I started my career with the Killeen (TX) Police Department, where I was assigned to patrol. After 2 ½ years with KPD, I transferred to the Chandler Police Department to be closer to my family. During my career and even before I became a police officer, I have always had a passion and interest in helping kids. Before I became a police officer, I was a collegiate athlete where I competed in gymnastics and coached gymnastics to younger kids. I have always and continue to strive to be a role model to younger kids and do what I can to help them achieve their goals.

As a School Resource Officer, my first and foremost goal is to provide a safe learning environment to Aprende Middle School and interact with the students so they can build a positive attitude toward law enforcement. I also investigate crimes, conduct law related education so the students can have a better understanding of the value of our legal system, help students develop respect for people and property, teach students how to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of a crime, act as a positive role model to the students and serve as a resource for the students, staff and parents of Aprende. I am available to each of you, so please feel free to contact me.

Officer Dani Stein #672Aprende Middle School- SRO 480-541-6242