celebrating 15 years of success #allmeansall...2019/08/15 · celebrating 15 years of success...

Celebrating 15 Years of Success #AllMeansAll


WELCOME to MSA!


Gokhan SercePrincipal


Updates● Kickboard-Positive behavior point system● Lunch Company- More details coming.● Study Skills Class ● Uniform Company: Local Company● New PTF● Renewal-Celebrating 15 years of Success


Morning Drop Off

● School opens at 7:15 AM and the first bell is at 8:10 AM each day. Please do not drop your students off prior to school opening.


Drop Off● Quick Exit ● Please pull up to

fill gap● Have your

backpack ready● Every second

counts● Courtesy Circle


Ingress


Egress


After School Dismissal● Regular day dismissal- 3:00pm

● Shortened Day (Wed) dismissal- 2:00pm

● No Clubs or Tutoring for the first week of school

● Supervision ends 10 minutes after dismissal

● Library will be open for 90 minutes after dismissal starting the first day of school


Nellie Tate M.A. Ed.Dean of Academics

● Here to support a high quality culture of teaching & learning

● Students are my priority. Call or email me with any academic questions or concerns


5 days per week : 1) Electives are all year-long for 8th

graders2) Wheel Electives are 1 semester-long

for 6th & 7th graders (2 per year!):○ Art○ Spanish○ NEW! Study Skills○ Robotics/Engineering

3) Band (all year for 6,7,8)

Fine Arts & Language Classes

Join MSA’s Band!!!6th Grade Band

No Previous Experience Required

7th Grade & 8th GradeExperience Preferred


Schedule Changes

● Schedules are subject to change without notice through the second week of school. After the second week of school, notice will be given when schedules are changed.

● Because we are working towards building strong homeroom communities, there will be no SSR/Lunch schedule changes


Schedule News!● Schedules can be picked up tonight after the presentation!● These are still in progress as we continue to balance classes during

the first two weeks of school● Remaining schedules can be picked up starting tomorrow in the

front office● Schedules will be printed for ALL students to pick up on the first

day of school● Staff will be on hand to direct students to all of their classes on the

first day of school


Neil EgasaniDean of Students

● Responsible for overall student behavior

management and enforcing MSA discipline code● Support teachers to address classroom management and

student behavior concerns


● Restorative Practices○ SSR class- Mondays○ Grade levels- as needed○ Classrooms- as needed○ Community○ Relationships○ Repair social harm

● Character Development○ The WIZARD Way

● KickBoard - Online platform

Wisdom Intellect Zest Accountability Respect Determination

Supports the academic and social-emotional learning of our students


● On-line/App● Supports classroom management● Supports academic and social growth ● Informs parents of their child’s daily activities● Must do for parents- Activate your account● Look for information via ParentSquare- email and text


Behavior Matrix Managing BehaviorProcess● Prompt● Redirect● Reteach● Choice● Conference


Attendance Policies and Procedures

● Let’s get a great start! ○ “ half the students who missed two to four days in September went on

to be chronically absent for the year” ○ “11 percent of the chronically absent students who graduated from

high school made it to a second year of college, compared to 51 percent of students with better high school attendance records”

Two is too much!


School Uniforms● Top- White, Gray, Black Navy Blue

● Bottoms- Khaki, Black, Navy Blue

● Jacket- Solid Gray or Navy Blue● University Jacket- Any Color

● Shoes- Athletic Shoes


P.E. UniformPE Requirements:● Monday & Friday● Gray T-shirt with

School Logo● Navy Blue Shorts

with School Logo● Athletic Shoes

Don’t forget:● Name on uniform


Halil AkdenizDean of Culture


My responsibilities include:● School Events● Fundraisers● Field Trips● Academic & Athletic Competitions● Community Outreach & Partnerships● After School Clubs & Tutoring● Home Visits● Parent Task Force


Fundraisers● Bingo Night● B&N Book Fair AND Joint

Fundraiser w/ Rubio’s● Walk-a-thon● Box Tops● Fall and Spring Dances● Multicultural Food Festival● Restaurant Fundraisers


Academic Competitions● Math Counts● AMC 8● First Lego League● Spelling Bee● Sea Perch● Fly Your Ride● Knott’s Berry Farm

Music in the Parks


Athletic Competitions● Olympic Archery● Flag Football● Cross Country● Basketball● Soccer


Community Outreach & Partnership● B&N ● Grossmont College● Sally Ride Science● Feeding San Diego● Biocom Institute● Mathnasium● DonorsChoose● FBI San Diego

● Grossmont Center● DEA ● Spawar● San Diego County Office

of Education● San Diego Police

Foundation● San Diego Public Libraries● House of Mexico


Free After School Clubs & Tutoring

Offered after school every day except

Wednesdays and minimum days w/12:45 dismissal

NO clubs or tutoring first week of school○ Clubs being offered for 2019-20 will be presented at the After

School Clubs Fair on August 23rd from 3:15 to 4:00 in the MPR.

7th Grade Team● Math: Mrs. Casey Jackson● English: Mr. Stephen Prendergast● Science: Mrs. Kristina Watkins● Social Studies: Mr. Chris Wertz● SSR Coordinator: Mr. Nathan Williams● PE: Mr. Alex Oxford & Ms. Megan Craig

8th Grade Team...and Coach Oxford

Agenda For Orientation1. Important Things to Know2. Policies and Procedures3. Class Materials and Supplies4. Late Work/Grading Policy5. Expectations

a. Uniformsb. Cell Phones

6. Social Emotional Learning (SEL)7. Teacher Contact

7th Grade Things To Know1. Big leap in workload & responsibility from 6th

Grade to 7th Grade2. MSA-SD School Wide Expectations

a. Be Safeb. Be Responsiblec. Be Respectful

3. BE YOUR(awesome)SELF: Self-Aware & Self-Advocates4. Have Questions; Ask Questions!5. Welcome To *OUR* 7th Grade Circle

7th Grade Policies & ProceduresStudents will receive their Policies & Procedures the first week of school.● Read it● Sign it & Return it (by Friday, Aug. 23)● Live it● Love it● BE IT!

Grade Level (History) & Syllabus for EACH Core Course (Science, Math, English, History)

Class Materials and SuppliesRecommended Supplies

● Lined Paper - College Ruled● Graph Paper● 1 Pencil Pouch (for pencils, pencil sharpener, headphones/earbuds, colored pencils, markers)● Pens (Black or Blue and Red)

○ Minimum 5 of each every day● Pencils (mechanical or regular)

○ Extra lead or minimum 5 every day● Hand pencil sharpener● Earbuds/headphones● 1 Binder for all classes● Basic calculator● Colored Pencils and Markers● Two single-subject notebooks (1 for History, 1 for Science)● Composition Book (English)● Grid paper notebook (Math)● Reusable Water Bottle

Greatly Appreciated DONATION Supplies

○ Boxes of Tissues○ Hand Sanitizer○ Paper towels○ Colored paper○ Copy paper○ Notebook paper (college

ruled)○ Extra box of colored pencils○ Glue Sticks○ Rulers and protractors○ Scissors○ New or gently used sports

equipment○ New or used books for the

ELA classroom library

Assignment Location1. Agenda Board (in classroom)2. Student Planner (in your backpack)3. Google Classroom (online)4. Illuminate - Attendance & Gradebook (online)

*Please do not message through Illuminate*CONTACT TEACHERS THROUGH SCHOOL EMAIL

Late Work/Grading PolicySee syllabus for class-specific grading policies1. LATE WORK

■ Late assignments may incur a deduction.■ Late work is generally only accepted up to 1 week past due date or the

end of a unit. ■ For heavily-weighted assignments or special circumstances, speak

with your teacher directly before the due date, when possible.

2. ABSENT?■ You have the same number of days that you were absent to turn in

your assignment(s).■ Speak with your teacher for circumstances that require special needs.■ ISC = Independent Study Contract (larger chunks of time)

After School Activities1. TUTORING will be offered after school for

every CORE subject.2. Specific Calendar details coming soon!

EX: Science = Monday

3. AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS will beintroduced in a few weeks! (Friday 8/30)

Data1. To help ensure High Quality Instruction and

Learning Opportunities, data is collected, analyzed and incorporated in all subjects.

2. Fall MAP testing will be held during the second week of school.

3. IABs will be scheduled throughout the year in Math and English.

4. CAASPP (SBAC) will be in the Spring!

Dress CodeWhite Gray, Black or Navy Blue Polos with School Logo

Khaki, Black or Navy Blue Pants or Shorts

Athletic Shoes(close toed)

SOLID Navy Blue or Gray Jacket(no writing, images, designs)

*Exception- Any color hoodieIs only allowed if it names aCOLLEGE or UNIVERSITY

Gray T-Shirt with School Logo Navy Blue with School Logo

1. Infraction = Recorded in Kickboard (Will be asked to remove for the day or turn inside out)

2. Exception =

Free Dress Pass (Signed 1st Period & Collected 7th Period)

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)1. Kickboard

○ Rewarding students for positive behavior○ Please sign up!!

2. Classroom RP Circles and Procedures 3. Help Us; Help Your Child Develop

To Become A GREAT HUMAN!

4. The W.I.Z.A.R.D. Way

Home Visits1. Research shows that connecting with students

and families positively increases engagement in the school’s culture & climate.

2. Our MSA Goal is to visit 15%+ student body3. A Team of TWO (2) Magnolia Teachers will

visit, from your Core Classes, SSR or Club.4. Visit Time 15-20 min MAX!

Teacher [email protected]@ = Mrs. Jackson (Math)KWatkins@ = Mrs. Watkins (Science)SPrendergast@ = Mr. Prendergast (English)CWertz@ = Mr. Wertz (History)

*Please do not message through Illuminate*CONTACT TEACHERS THROUGH SCHOOL EMAIL

[email protected]

Failure is Always an Option

(Just Be Sure to Learn From It)


Important Reminders● National Lunch Program Forms● Forms are Due 1st Friday of School● Provide any updated documents to office as soon as

possible.


Magnolia ASES


Teachers, please join the office team.

What does the PTF do?

The PTF’s role is to support the school’s mission by helping with community building and fundraising efforts, donating volunteer time and money to those areas in need.

The 2019/2020 Board

● Josette Alvarez● Mitchell Bussey● Karen de Ferrer● Nancy Douglas● Marijke Leeuwangh● Kristina Marchesano● Roni Thomas

PTF Volunteer Opportunities

● School Beautification● Walk-a-thon● Snack Shack● Uniform resale program● Campus Bottle Recycling program● Box Top Collection & Tracking ● Community sponsorship

Fundraising Goal

$61,000 Help Fund new Chromebooks & Smart TV’s for the Classrooms

Upcoming Meetings

Meetings: 1st Tuesday of each monthTime: 6:30pmPlace: MPR

*September 3rd *February 4th*October 1st *March 3rd *November 5th *April 7th*December 3rd *May 5th*January 7th *June 2nd

WE NEED YOU!

Our program is only successful with active parent involvement. All Magnolia families are automatically

enrolled in the PTF, and there are no membership fees.


Welcome to our first MSA event for the 2019/2020

School Year! It will be a great day to

meet other MSA families and have fun!


Thursday, September 5 at 6pm

Description: Similar to an open house. This event is designed to provide families an opportunity to meet teachers, learn about expectations in classes, and see some student work from early in the year. Parents will travel between classes, following their student’s schedule, spending about 10 minutes in each class

Check out Our Classes!


Friday, September 13th 6:00-8:00 PM

Description: This community building event and fundraiser at the beginning of the year is designed to provide families with an opportunity to interact with teachers in community setting. Bingo night includes prizes, a bingo game, 50/50 opportunity drawing, and concessions

Fun for the Whole Family!


October 7-11


Get the Scoop!Information is shared with families through…

● Our School Website - https://msasd.magnoliapublicschools.org● Magnolia Times Newsletter-Weekly● Voice Dial - phone calls & voicemail● Illuminate - online grade & behavior records● Texts - to your cell phone through Parent Square● Tweets - find us @MSASanDiego #msasdonaroll● Facebook - Magnolia Science Academy - San Diego

https://www.msasd.magnoliapublicschools.org/

Celebrating 15 Years of Success #AllMeansAllTHANK YOU for choosing MSA!

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