Welcome to Orientation Conferences 2019-2020

Welcome to Team Machu Picchu!

Introducing Heidi Johnson

Undergrad: GustavusMaster’s: Walden UniversityYears @ MGMS: 10Passions: reading, diamond

painting, lifting weights, visiting tropical locations

Fun Fact: I’m a MG Alumni - Class of 2003!

8th Grade ELA Curriculum► Choice books all year - Read EVERY

DAY!!► Literary Elements/Literary Analysis► Reading Workshop► Informal and Formal Writing► Shakespeare► Social Justice

Introducing Mrs. Olson

Undergrad: UW-MadisonMaster’s: St. Mary’sYears @ MGMS: 9Passions: family, running, Go

Badgers!

8th Grade Linear Algebra► We will be using a Blending Learning classroom model

– Students should not have homework most nights

► Students will be using a Personal Learning Time (PLT) packet to organize their work

► Graphing calculator is recommended

8th Grade Non Linear Algebra► Students will be using a Personal Learning Time (PLT) tracker to

organize their work

► Students will have an assignment every nights

► Jump in difficulty level around tri 2 and tri 3

► Graphing calculator is recommended

Successful completion of this class may be used toward HS credits

Introducing Ryan Hennessey

Add photo here Undergrad: University of MN - DuluthMaster’s: University of MN - TCYears @ MGMS: 5 YearsPassions: Traveling, Hiking,

Snowboarding, Eating, EducationFun Fact: This summer I visited 7

different countries!

8th Grade Earth Science Curriculum

Engineering DesignStates of MatterAstronomyEarth ProcessesRocks and MineralsVolcanoes and Tectonic PlatesWater CyclesWeather

ESPIRIT Project-FlipgridWe are excited to be working with the U of M on a research study using the app Flipgrid. We will be assigning students questions to ask and record responses from parents/guardians at home. The aim of this study is to foster equitable science for all students and bridge the gap between home and school.

Introducing Joe Haukos

Add photo hereUndergrad: St. Cloud StateMaster’s: St. Mary’sYears @ MGMS: 4Passions: Marvel comics,

family, working out, MN Vikings and video games

8th Grade Global Studies Curriculum

► Intro to Geography► Latin America► Middle East► Asia► Africa► Europe► North America► Australia

Academic Support Teachers (ASTs)

Susan WilderMath Achievers

Kelsey GroebnerReading Lab

Academic support teachers are available this evening in their classrooms.

Please drop by the exploratory classrooms and meet your

exploratory teachers!

Exploratory Information

World Language English Language Learners

Special Education

Technology EducationPhysical Education/Health

FACS

Music Art

AVID

Team ScheduleCORE 1 8:10 - 8:55

CORE 2 8:59 - 9:44

EXPLORATORY 1 9:48 - 10:33

EXPLORATORY 2 10:37 - 11:22ADVISORY 11:26 - 12:06

LUNCH 12:06 - 12:36FLEX 12:44 - 1:02

CORE 3 1:06 - 1:51CORE 4 1:55 - 2:40

MGMS Expectations

Machu Picchu Phone Policy

► Phones are not allowed in the classroom► If a teacher sees the phone, we take it for

the remainder of the day– Any consecutive times after the first, the

phone will be taken to Student Services and school policies will be followed.

Advisory/FLEX● The components of Advisory are:

○ Career and College Readiness○ Digital Citizenship○ Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), ○ Team Building (Circles of Power and Respect)○ Academic Check-Ins

● FLEX offers opportunities for students to develop competence with curriculum standards and benchmarks○ Support and enrichment provided during school day.

MGMS POWER Binders

Grade Level Supply Lists

MGMS-8th GradePOWER Binders

★ Trapper Keeper or 3 ring heavy duty binder (2” or larger)

★ 8 insertable tab dividers★ 1 package of loose leaf paper★ 2 spiral notebooks★ 1 composition book★ 36 pencils (2 kept in pouch at all times)★ Colored pencils (12 pack)★ Calculator (TI84 preferred)★ Earbuds★ Planner (school or one from home)

**2 pack of combo locks for hallway locker and phy ed locker

MGMS POWER Binders

8th Grade Exploratory Teachers★ Art

○ 9 x 12 or 8 ½ x 11 spiral bound sketch notebook

○ Several #2 pencils to keep in art○ Erasers to keep in art room○ 2 black tip pens

★ Tech Ed○ 1 wide ruled spiral notebook for Gateway

Tech★ Phy Ed

○ T-shirt to change into, athletic shoes, athletic pants or shorts

★ Music○ see specific supply list for instrument/class

Standards Based Grading

A task rubric with scores ranging from 4-0 is used at Maple Grove Middle School.

Task marks are used for formative assessments (e.g. classwork and homework) and summative assessments (e.g. papers and tests). Each course will have specific rubrics and category weights.

Assessments are aligned to reporting standards and are recorded in the grade book, accessible through ParentVue.

Parent ResourcesPARENT VUE

To keep track of your student’s:● Attendance● Grades● Lunch Account● Standardized Test Data

SCHOOLOGYTo keep track of your student’s:

● Weekly Schedule● Due dates● Specific class information● Rubrics● Resources

Watch for team updates/newsletters in your email inbox!

Student-Led Conferences Info

Student-led conferences are a very important way to engage students in understanding and

taking ownership of their learning. This conference structure will help us to build

better communication and stronger relationships with all families.

Fall Conference InformationFall Conferences - Focus on Goal Setting

This conference is an opportunity for the student, teacher and families to get to know one another so that a partnership can be formed to best support the student’s goals.

October 3 from 3:15-7:30pm Students with Last Names A-K

and October 8 from 3:30-7:30pm

Students with Last Names L-Z

Winter Conference InformationWinter Conferences - Focus on Academic Progress

This conference is an opportunity for the student, teacher and families to discuss academic progress and continue to support the student’s goals.

January 23 from 3:15-7:30pm Students with Last Names A-K

and January 28 from 3:30-7:30pmStudents with Last Names L-Z

Spring Conference InformationSpring Conferences - Focus on Performance and Growth

This conference is an opportunity for the student, teacher and families to celebrate the student’s performance and growth throughout the school year.

May 7 from 3:30-7:00 pmPortfolio Showcase

Out of School Time- The Spot The Spot

Monday - Friday 2:50- 6:00 pm

The SPOT is a safe and supervised, student-driven after school program for middle school students. Qualified staff build meaningful relationships through hands-on leadership opportunities that invest in student ideas, desires, and interests. The SPOT offers a variety of specialized camps, academic support, and enriching

activities to promote personal growth and student success. Youth who attend the SPOT receive

encouragement, experience ownership, develop life skills, and build friendships that can last a lifetime.

Cost:

Consistent ScheduleThe same schedule week-to-week. $14.75 per afternoon.

Drop-In CareAs needed. Requires 3 days of advance notice through our online system. $17.50 per afternoon.

Non-School DayDays when school is not in session.

● $40 per student/day if registered by deadline (Standard Rate).

● $50 per student/day if registered after the deadline, and subject to space availability (Extended Rate).

QUESTIONS?: email lofgren-frankC@District279.org

Out of School Time- Targeted Services

Targeted Services Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:50- 4:20 Targeted Services does not meet on conference nights

Targeted services provides fun, after school programming built for students to become more engaged in the school community and deepen their knowledge and skills in a variety of ways. Targeted Services is taught and supervised by licensed teachers, with the ultimate goal is to give students the assets, strengths, and protective factors to be successful at school.

Cost: FREE!

Students qualify for free programming by filling out a CLP- Intake form (found in student services). Students will be able to sign up for specific classes that they are interested in.

There is an after school bus on these days for students in MGMS boundaries.

QUESTIONS?: email hemingwaya@district279.org