loiederman middle school 6th grade parent meeting · world languages/esol - ms. reyes samanes
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Loiederman Middle School6th Grade Parent Meeting
September 30, 2015
6:30 p.m.
Agenda
By the end of the meeting you will have heard about: A Typical Day in the Life of an LMS
6th Grader
School Structure and Policies
Instructional Focus
6th Grade Field Trips and ActivitiesOutdoor EducationQuestions/Answers
Meet Our Administrative Team
Ms. Sosik, Principal
Mr. Edwards, Assistant Principal – 7th grade
Ms. McLaughlin, Assistant School Administrator – 8th grade
Dr. Wallace, Magnet Coordinator/Assistant Principal 6th grade
Meet our 6th Grade Leaders
Ms. Abu-Sharr, Resource Counselor
Ms. Jessica Gottlieb, Counselor
Ms. Katie Becker, 6th Grade Team Leader
Mr. Tom Bolgiano, 6th Grade Community Engagement Coordinator
Instructional Focus
● Teachers will develop equitable classroom
environments that incorporate Higher Order
Thinking through authentic tasks, resulting in
literate lions.
● Curriculum Focus (Content Specialists)a. Arts - Ms. Connie Ely
b. Counseling - Ms. Abu-Sharr
c. English - Mr. Eupil Muhn
d. Math - Ms. Thomas-Royster
e. Science - Ms. Sheria Pope
f. Social Studies - Mr. Jose Castro
g. Special Education - Ms. Kelly Szymczak
h. World Languages/ESOL - Ms. Reyes Samanes
• Performers as Problem Solvers
Building Blocks for Success
• Learning self advocacy
• Asking for help
• Completing homework
• Studying for tests and quizzes
• Reading daily
• Keeping an organized binder
• Writing assignments in agenda book
• Setting goals for the year
• Keeping a competitive GPA
Parents/Guardians
• Join the PTSA
• Check Edline
• Spot check your child’s binder
• Connect with your child’s teachers or counselor if there are concerns
• Ask questions! Begin conversations!
Students
• Join a club/extra-curricular activity
• Advocate
• Build positive relationships
• Review edline on a weekly basis
• Set short term and long term goals
Chromebook
Loiederman Lions R.O.A.R
In the classroom
and all settings,
LIONS…
In the cafeteria,
LIONS…
In the hallway,
LIONS…
In the bathroom,
LIONS…
Respectful ∙ Speak & listen
appropriately to
peers and adults.
∙ Value ideas and
property of others.
∙ Respond politely
to adults.
∙ Use school-
appropriate
language.
∙ Provide your full
name when
asked.
∙ Respect others’
privacy.
∙ Keep the walls
and stalls graffiti-
free.
Organized ∙ Use your agenda
book.
∙ Complete all
assignments.
∙ When your table
is called, line up
and remain in a
single-file line.
∙ Pick up trash. ∙ Pick up trash.
Always Safe ∙ Use passes
appropriately.
∙ Keep hands to
yourself.
∙ Remain seated
and keep your
hands to yourself.
∙ Keep your hands
to yourself.
∙ WALK on the right
side of the hall.
∙ Report any
problems to
adults.
Responsible ∙ Bring required
materials to each
class
∙ Always clean up
your own trash.
∙ Know your pin
number.
∙ Follow any
directions given
by an adult.
∙ Get to class on
time.
∙ Throw paper
towels in the
trashcan.
Eligibility
• 2.0 Grade Point Average with no more than one “E” (failure)
• Importance of Staying Eligible
• Calculating Your GPA– A=4 points
– B= 3 points
– C= 2 points
– D= 1 point
– E= 0 points
Grading and Reporting
• Edline– Track your child’s progress in
each class
• Z’s, E’s, and X’s– Z= Missing Assignment
– E= Grade of 50% or lower was earned
– X= Excused Assignment
Bullying
This definition includes three important components:
1. Bullying is aggressive behavior that involves unwanted, negative actions.
2. Bullying involves a pattern of behavior repeated over time.
3. Bullying involves an imbalance of power or strength.
A person is bullied when he or she is exposed, repeatedly and over
time, to negative actions on the part of one or more other persons, and
he or she has difficulty defending himself or herself.
The Middle School Child
Every day, millions of diverse, rapidly changing 10 – 15 year olds make critical and complex life choices and form the attitudes, values, and dispositions that will direct their behavior as adults. They deserve an education that will enhance their healthy growth as lifelong learners, ethical and democratic citizens, and increasingly competent, self –sufficient individuals, who are optimistic about the future and prepared to succeed in our ever-changing world.
Transition to Middle School• Staying Organized
– Agenda Book
– Binder
• Navigating Change of Classes– Edline
• Pressures of Middle School– Friends
– Peer Pressure
– Role of the Counselor
A Typical Day for a 6th Grader
• Homeroom - 8:15 - 8:30
• Period 1/2 – 8:34 - 9:58
• Period 3/4 – 10:02 - 11:26
• Period 5/6 – 11:30 - 1:32
A Lunch – 11:30 - 12:00
B Lunch- 12:14 - 12:44
C Lunch- 1:02 - 1:32
• Period 7/8 – 1:36 - 3:00
Schedule ODD / EVENMonday
ODD
Tuesday
EVEN
Wednesday
ODD
Thursday
EVEN
Friday
ODD
Homeroom Homeroom Homeroom Homeroom Homeroom
Period 1 Period 2 Period 1 Period 2 Period 1
Period 3 Period 4 Period 3 Period 4 Period 3
Period 5 Period 6 Period 5 Period 6 Period 5
Period 7 Period 8 Period 7 Period 8 Period 7
Get Involved• Read materials that come home
• Use the website
• Attend any meetings that pertain to your child
• Use Edline to help keep track of assignments
• Ask your child what happened in school – yes, even when they tell you “nothing”
• Ask questions of teachers, counselor, and/or administrator (you can email or call us)
**If you need immediate assistance please call the administrator or the counselor
Stay Informed
• The PTSA maintains a listserv for interested members. To join the listserv, send an e-mail to the following address:
• In addition, you may join the Loiederman Middle School announcement listserv to receive up to date information from the school by going to the following website:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LoiedermanMS/
Available Resources• Ms. Sylvia Romero
Parent Community Coordinator Office of Community Engagement and Partnerships
• Excel Beyond the Bell (EBB)
❖ After school activities through Montgomery County Recreation Department at LMS
❖ Provides a variety of different activities for students after school
❖ Bus transportation available
• Ms. Danielle Alvarado
❖ Linkages to Learning Services
❖ Wrap around support services for students and their families
• Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO)
• Saturday School
Outdoor Education
Coordinators: Jeremy Snyder and Catherine Staley
Important Upcoming Dates
October- look for the Outdoor Environmental Education Program (OEEP packet)
• Skycroft: January 4th-6th
• Skycroft: January 6th-8th
• Smith Center: January 6th-8th
Grade 6 Residential Program
Sixth graders at each middle school in MCPS participate in a three-day, two-night residential outdoor environmental education program. While in residence, students study various aspects of the local environment as they participate in outdoor investigations that are directly connected to the grade six curriculum and the MSDEenvironmental education standards. Students are accompanied by their teachers, who, in collaboration with an OEEP staff member, provide instruction and supervision during their stay.
Sites and Accommodations• Loiederman will attend OEEP
at the LE Smith Center and Skycroft Conference Center.
The LE Smith Center is an MCPS facility operated for
MCPS students by MCPS staff.
• The Skycroft Conference Center is privately owned; however, MCPS teachers conduct the program the
entire time MCPS students are attending the Residential
program.
CurriculumEach school determines
its own instructional schedule and classes.Students will participate in
four to five lessons as well as evening activities. Classes are led by staff
from the school and the outdoor environmental educator.
Instruction integrates • Environmental Studies and
Science• Math • Reading• World Studies • Physical Education
Performance Based Learning
Performance based learning…• Integrates all disciplines: reading, writing,
science, math and social studies
• Combines independent and cooperative activities
• Emphasizes authentic problem solving and solutions
• Provides content and assesses student skills and critical thinking
• Students can receive Student Service Learning (SSL) hours
Who? Where? When? January 4th-6th
Golden Lions: Skycroft• Last names: • Adams – Alexander Flores
January 6th-8th
Silver Lions: Smith Center• Last names: • Diego Flores – Perez-Reyes
Royal Lions: SkycroftLast names: Pilligua - Zoz
Chaperone VolunteersWe always need adult chaperones, especially men.
Please consider coming along and spending a couple of fun days in nature with your child. Forms for
interested adults will be in the OEEP packet
PaymentCost is $80 You may pay the fee using the online payment portal at:
http://osp.osmsinc.com/montgomerymd/ or send a check made out to Loiederman Middle School with the permission slip.
All forms and payments should be given to Mr. Snyder or Ms. Staley. The final payment must be received no later than December
7th. Payment plans are available if needed!
No child will be deprived of this valuable learning experience for financial reasons.
Thank You
• Dr. Royce Wallace, Administrator▪ [email protected]
• Ms. Abu-Sharr, Counselor
• Ms. Jessica Gottlieb, Counselor
• Katie Becker, Team Leader
•Mr. Tom Bolgiano, Community Engagement Coordinator
• Mr. Jeremy Snyder, Outdoor Education
• Ms. Catherine Staley, Outdoor Education
6th Grade
• Your children are someone special to us! They were special when they came to us and they will be a better person when they leave. Your child deserves a great education at Loiederman. Your children have things to do, people to impress, and places to go. Have a fantastic evening.
Questions and Answers