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Welcome to Brooklawn Middle School

5th Grade Orientation

Thank You to the Support of Our PTSA!

Agenda Meeting

June 5th 2019

Introductions…

• Dr. Natalie Betz- Principal• Mr. Rich Fonti Assistant Principal• Mr. Matthew Stanzione- Assistant Principal• Mrs. Karen Mikorski- 6th Grade Guidance Counselor• Ms. Kristin Sobieski - 6th Grade Case Manager (CST)• Mr. Lou Miller- Student Activities/ 7th Grade Math

Teacher

• BMS Peer Leaders-Thank YOU!

Brook l awn

BR I D G E S

Challenges Faced by Middle School Students

Challenges Faced by Middle School Students

•Wider Range of School Activities

•More Homework, Less Recess

•More Academic Rigor•Digital Citizenship

•Managing Lockers•Changing Classes

•Negotiating Relationships with

Teachers

•Using More Advanced Technology

Top 5 Things Middle School Students Stress About:

Top 5 Things Middle School Students Stress About:

1. Fitting in/Social Media

2. Grades

3. Looks and Appearance

4. Problems at Home

5. Being Out of Shape/Weight

Notes from the 6th Grade Teachers-

What we would like to see:

Notes from the 6th Grade Teachers-

What we would like to see:• Student Organization

• Summer Reading• Student Responsibility

• Completion of Assignments• Parents to Establish Guidelines for Homework

• Parents to Check Assignments• Students to take Responsibility for Missing Work

• Increased Involvement in Sports, Clubs, Student Council

Bell Schedule

Homeroom 8:00 - 8:08

Period 1- 8:08 - 8:54

Period 2- 8:58 - 9:44

Period 3- 9:48 - 10:34

Period 4- 10:38 - 11:24 (Grade 6 Lunch)



Period 7- 1:08 - 1:54

Announcements- 1:58 - 2:00

Period 8- 2:00 - 2:46

6th Grade Schedule

Middle School Teaming:

• Students will be assigned to one of our 3 teams • Teams meet daily with core content teachers • Supply Lists will be available and posted on the web page by the end

of June

Sample Grade 6 Schedule

1. Period - Science2. Period- Language Arts3. Period- Math4. Period- Social Studies5. Period- Lunch6. Period- PE/Health (3 marking periods of PE and 1 of Health)7. Period- Electives any combination of either semester or

full-year band/choir and 6th grade electives

(elective choices: Current & Emerging Technologies, Intro to Engineering, Intro to Foods and Art Explore Imagine Discover)

8. Full year of a World Language

Sample 6th Grade Schedule

6th Grade Schedule Next YearFull Year Courses –Required

– Science– Language Arts– Mathematics– Social Studies– Physical Education and Health– World Language (full year)

Electives for 6th Grade

Semester or Full Yearo Vocal or Instrumental Music...or

o Current and Emerging Technologies (Quarter)o Intro to Engineering (Quarter)o Art: Explore! Imagine! Discover! (Quarter)o Intro to Foods (Quarter)

Important Dates SchedulingJune 3rd → School Messenger Notification of Requested Courses- scheduling may look different-any requests for changes (electives) by June 14th.

June 28th→ School Messenger Notification- Schedules are complete (exception teachers/periods)

August 7th→ School Messenger Notification-Student schedules available on Genesis for viewing

Our Child Study Team• Full Team 5 Days Per Week

– Mrs. Fasciana -->School Psychologist , 7th Grade Case Manager– Mrs. Sturtz--> LDT-C, 8th Grade Case Manager– Ms. Sobieski -->Social Worker, 6th Grade Case Manager– Mr. Nutkis--> Behaviorist

• If recommended in the IEP by elementary team …– Student will receive a Reading/Writing course– This course will take the place of World Language

Contact Information:

• Ms. Sobieski - 6th Grade Case ManagerExt. 2122

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

School Nurse Reminders

Please visit our Nurse link on the BMS Website for information on:

- Physical exam information and sports forms- Medication forms- Immunization information

*Medication and doctor’s written orders-required to be here the first day of school

School Nurse Reminders

• The required 6th grade proof of immunization forms signed by the doctor are due the first day of school

• Forms can be dropped off anytime during the summer

• Contact Nurse Butyn with any questions Phone Number- 973-428-7551 Ext. 2102

Email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

Physical Education• Students are required to change into a P.E. uniform.

– T-shirt ($7)– Shorts ($9)– Red Lock for Locker ($7)

• Sneakers are required to participate• Recommended P.E. locker items...

– change of socks– deodorant– Sweatshirt/pants

• Parent note excuses a child for 3 days– Additional days require a doctor's note

Top Questions for Incoming 6th Grade Parents:

• My child forgot his/her lunch. What do I do?

– Outside the main office are three bins labeled by grade. Make sure a name is on the lunch bag and drop it in the appropriate bin. BMS staff will bring the lunches to the cafe and call out the names.


• How do I get work if my child is absent?

– Less than 3 days - Parents should contact individual teachers asking for work.

– More than 3 days - Parents should contact counselor

and they will gather the work


• My child is leaving early. What do I do?

– Send your child to school with a note. The note should be delivered to the main office right at the start of the school day. Or go into Genesis and mark off.

– Your child will receive a pass and be excused from class at the time of pick up.

– When you get to school please be prepared to show ID


• My child is having a problem with another student. What do I do?

– The best course of action is to contact Mrs. Mikorski, Grade 6 counselor.

– Mrs. Mikorski will determine if it is a situation she can mediate or she will work with BMS administration to resolve the issue.


• How will I know if my child didn’t make the right choice at school?– Teachers will provide regular contact related to

discipline incidents in the classroom.

Any time office or lunch detention is assigned Genesis will send an email with a description of the incident.

– BMS administration will notify parents of concerns. • Mr. Keegan - Grade 6 and 8 students• Mr. Stanzione- Grade 7 and SE students


• How do I find out what goes on at BMS?

– Twitter - We tweet at all great happenings at BMS. • Follow us on Twitter @BrooklawnMS

Follow us on Twitter @BrooklawnSA

Follow the 6th grade BMS Remind feed@brk2022

Use the Remind App or send text message @brk2021 to 81010

Viewing of Documentary: Screenagers

Running time: 70 minutes

Mr. Edward Young- BMS Guidance Counselor

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