Martha Brown Middle School 6th Grade

Parent Orientation

April 25, 2018 7:00 PM

Welcome – Auditorium Dave Dunn Welcome

Amelia DeVolder Perinton Teen Center Coordinator

David Dunn Principal

Ryan Clair Assistant Principal

Christine Harris 6th Grade Lead Teacher

Nick Cocilova 6th Grade Counselor

Marci Hosford PTSA President

Perinton Recreation and Parks Lions Den Teen Center

• Mid-Zone After School Program

• Focus Fridays and Saturday Nights Live

• Caring Perin-’teens’, Community Service

• Field Trips and Special Events

• Recreation programs at the Community and Aquatics Center

TEEN OFFERINGS

• Perinton Recreation and Parks Quarterly Brochures also on www.perinton.org • Social Media: @perintonrec@lionsdenTC • Fairport School District E-News and E-Flyers • Teen Center Email Group

• Posters/ Flyers (Schools, Perinton Community Center, Fairport Public Library)

• Contact Us: Sam Barragato lionsdentc@perinton.org

STAY CONNECTED

Perinton Recreation and Parks Lions Den Teen Center

Welcome Party for New Comers

Wednesday June 7, 6:30pm -8:00pm

Location: Teen Center, 53 West Church Street

Perinton Recreation and Parks Lions Den Teen Center

JOIN US

The Middle Years Second only to infancy, adolescence is the second most important period of growth. physical, social, and emotional

Stay Connected With Your Child

Communication Create a partnership between the students, parents and teachers

• www.fairport.org • ddunn@fairport.org 421-2065 Office • rclair@fairport.org 421-2065 Office • ncocilova@fairport.org 421-2068 Guidance

The communication sends the message to the students that we care about them and want them to be successful!

Making Connections

Caring School Climate

Building Assets

Building Community

Civility Awareness

Respect Embrace

C A R E

Middle School Philosophy

• Goal is to provide a smooth transition from elementary school to middle school by: – Fostering curiosity – Providing a nurturing environment while

promoting independence – Meeting varied academic needs in a

positive atmosphere

Social Media Boundaries

Clubs

Athletics: Many 6th graders will get involved in the intramural program during the after school 10th period. Boys and girls who are interested in playing sports but are not on an Inter-scholastic team may stay after school and play one of several activities. Activities include: soccer, football, basketball, softball, volleyball, and others. Inter-scholastic Sports start with 7th and 8th grade. Many 6th graders may participate in sports programs run through the Perinton Recreation Department, YMCA or they may join one or more of the after school clubs. Teacher Help: Students can also stay after with teachers to get extra help or to get a good start on their homework. There is a late bus that comes for students at about 3:30 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Students taking the bus will get a pass from the supervising teacher.

Academic Challenge Bowl Coding Club Debate Club Drama Club First Lego Robotics Games Club Gay-Straight Alliance Helping Hands Huddle Math Counts

Mural Club Peer Mentoring Power Club Science Bowl Club Scrapbook/Projects Club Sports Fan Club Student Council Technology Club Visions/Writing Club Voices Yearbook

Makes us. . . CHOIR All students can join 6th grade choir! Choir meets DURING THE SCHOOL DAY

opposite your homebase.

Wake Up In The Morning

Feel Included in a Group

Mrs. Fabrizi

MB

Accepted and Wanted Feel Like We Always Have a Friend

HAPPY

SMILE!

Student Planners

Please review important rules and information

3 key things to Know… 1. Happiness is paramount! 2. Learning and Fun are inclusive of

one another! 3. We are here to support your

child’s dreams! https://youtu.be/NqCBs44jwyo

- BULLYING - Healthy Youthful Relationships

-Confront all issues of bullying. -MB Administration will investigate all bullying referrals immediately. -Be proactive with education!!

Fairport Parent/Student Portal Fairport.org/parents

(There is a link to this site on the Fairport.org site under Parents)

All secondary students have access to our student management system. This is the same program that parents and guardians log in to. An instructional video and resource guide for using Schooltool is located at fairport.org ("Student/Schooltool" tab is on the left-hand side).

Log in to the portal with your username and password. Please note the tabs next to the login which may assist you: • Forgot Password • First Time Here? • Help

Students will have three minutes to switch from class to class. No backpacks are allowed in the hall except coming to and leaving the school. Please no running or horseplay in the halls.

Student Time Schedule:

School begins at 7:55 and ends at 2:40. There are 9 periods in a day. Each class is 40 minutes long. There are 4 minutes in between classes.

Classes: All 6th Graders take Reading, English, Social Studies, Science, & Math. A student’s schedule consists of nine periods. Physical education is all year long, every other day opposite health for twenty weeks. The second twenty weeks PE runs every other day opposite music. All students will take Art for 20 weeks and Home & Careers and Art for 20 weeks.

Homework: The average amount of homework is about 1 to 1½ hours per day. Often you get time to start homework in class.

Cell phones Cell phones are not allowed in classrooms unless directed to bring them in by a teacher. Students must comply with all areas of the Code of Conduct and our district’s Acceptable Use Policy regarding internet use and the use of technology (computers) in our schools.

Lockers: A place to keep your books, projects, backpack, jacket, & lunch. Lockers can be decorated. Combinations will need to be memorized & not given to anyone!

Report Cards: Numeric grades will be provided every 10 weeks via Parent Portal.

Lunch: 40-minute period, current cost is $2.75 or bring your own lunch. Students may sit anywhere in the dining hall with friends.

Hats & Backpacks: No hats or backpacks allowed 7:55 am - 3:30 pm.

Late Busses: There is a late bus on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday that comes at about 3:30 p.m. for students that stay after with a teacher or played an intramural sport.

Planner: Students will receive a planner in the beginning of the year. The planner is used to record assignments and upcoming projects, tests, and quizzes. Built into the planner is the hallway pass system and various resources for students to use. The planner can be a great communication tool between home and school.

MB Information

On the first day of school students should go straight to their homeroom. Students will receive their team placement in the mail, about the third week of August. At that time, additional information and supply lists will be available on our website. Sixth grade teachers will host an open house before school starts. At the open house, locker combinations will be made available and students can tour the building during this time.

Sixth grade consists of three teams: Red, White and Blue. Each team has its own hallway with the classrooms & the team lockers in close proximity to each other. Students will usually work with two or three teachers on the team, but the other teachers on the team will sometimes coordinate activities or combined projects with your class.

Next year’s teachers:

• Kathie Arvay

• Jenn Dolce

• Terri Elie

• Lindsey Forma

• Steve King

• Alyssa Klein

• Mike Lazary

• Buddy Nyhof

• John O’Dell

• Scott Parker

• Julie Rucker

• Colleen Soudan

Teams

Student Schedule Martha Brown Middle School 2018 - 2019

Note: Students in Band cannot take choir. Students in String Orchestra can take choir. Math Lab/Literacy Lab/Resource Room are offered during homebase.

Q1 = 1st Quarter Q2 = 2nd Quarter Q3 = 3rd Quarter Q4 = 4th Quarter Quarters change every 10 weeks. When your child comes to school on September 5, he/she will be in Q1. At the 10-week mark, your child will be in Q2. At the 20- week mark, your child will be in Q3. At the 30-week mark, your child will be in Q4.

Course ID Sect. Semesters Course Name Rm. Period Days Met Teacher MB256 2 Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 Math 6R 210 1 1,2 MB406 4 Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 Reading 6 210 2 1,2 MB156 2 Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 Social Studies 6R 212 3 1,2 MB100 1 Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 Lunch 6 137 4 1,2 MB526 5 Q1, Q2 Health 6 346 5 1 MB546 3 Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 Phys Ed 6 325 5 2 MB506 5 Q3, Q4 Music 6 104 5 1 MB566 16 Q1, Q2 Home & Careers 6 318 6 1,2 MB901 16 Q3, Q4 Art 6 137 6 1,2 MB56 3 Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 English 6R 210 7 1,2 MB356 11 Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 Science 6R 215 8 1,2 MB278 1 Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 Performance Music (Band, Orchestra or

Choir) 332 9 1

MBHB6/2 6 Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 Homebase/Day 2 210 9 2

Disregard – For Office Use

At MB we are on a 2-day cycle where days rotate between Day 1 and Day 2

What to expect over summer…

• Consistent supply list in Principal’s Summer eNews • Team placement/schedules end of August • 6th grade summer open house last week in August

– Visit teachers – Get lockers – Tour building

• “Meet the Teacher” night early fall

Parent Orientation April 25th at 7:00 PM

Student Orientation – Tours of the Middle School Students who are attending Martha Brown will visit on the following dates:

Northside June 5th 9:30 – 11:00 AM Brooks Hill/Jefferson Ave June 6th 9:30 – 11:00 AM Summer 6th grade open house / set up lockers End of August (TBD) 9:00 – 11:00 am

2018 Transition to Middle School

Counselors meet with 5th grade Teachers: Northside March 20th Jefferson Avenue March 9th Brooks Hill March 6th

Counselors meet with 5th grade students:

Northside May 15th Jefferson Ave. May 22nd Brooks Hill May 24th

Counselors Work In Many Settings The Classroom Counselors may conduct classroom presentations about: ▪ Healthy Youth relationships (Anti Bullying) ▪Communication Skills ▪Problem solving ▪Decision-Making ▪Career Choices and Goal Setting ▪Scheduling/Course Selection ▪Transition

Small Groups Students that share similar issues have the opportunity to discuss their concerns together in a 6 week counseling group facilitated by the Mental Health Staff. The topics may include:

▪ Children in Transition ▪Achievement Motivation-”Bring your A game” ▪Social Skills ▪Stress Management-”Don’t worry, be happy” ▪Healthy Relationships/Empowerment-

“Make the drama disappear” Private Office (Open door policy)

The counselors use their private office for: ▪ Individual counseling – meetings with students in a 1:1

setting with social, family, behavioral, or academic issues ▪ Parent conferences/Phone conferences ▪ Mediations and Conflict Resolution ▪ Student & teacher meetings ▪ Crisis counseling – helps resolve concerns & address

conflicts, feelings, & developmental struggles ▪ Build student schedules ▪ Communicates, consults, & collaborates with parents,

teachers, and support staff Team Meetings Counselors meet with each team of teachers weekly to monitor students’ academic progress.

Mr. Cocilova will be your child’s counselor for grades 6,7, & 8 and should be your first line of communication all 3 years

Website On the guidance department website you will find resources, like the 24 hr crisis numbers, and upcoming events such as dates when report cards and progress reports are available for viewing. You can view the information by going to the Martha Brown website at www.fairport.org/MarthaBrown

STAR Students and Teachers Achieving Results

Together Summer Program

Dates- July 5th- July 31st Times- 8:30-11:00

Place- JP Contact your child’s 5th grade teacher if you are interested in more information about the STAR program.

Parent Volunteer Opportunities

• PTSA Membership and Volunteer • Chaperone Field Trips • Assist w/Classroom Activities – Medieval

Faire • Science Action • Hospitality • Fun Nights