Open House 2009-2010
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ADMINISTRATORS
Dr. Almeida - Principal
Mrs. Miner – Assistant Principal
Mr. Gomes – Assistant Principal
SUPPORT STAFF
Mrs. Sturdahl - Behavior Specialist
Officer Fraatz - School Resource Officer
Mrs. Larsen - School Nurse
SUPPORT STAFF
Gina Gateman – ULSS Coordinator
Mrs. Donnelly-Taylor - School Psychologist
Mr. Felix Sarubbi - Social Worker
Ms. Sue Davis - Student Assistant Counselor
GUIDANCE COUNSELORS
GRADE 6 – Mrs. Patricia Dorchies
GRADE 7 – Mrs. Lori Lebrun
GRADE 8 – Mrs. Cheryl Fram (Sevigny)
Clerk – Mrs. JoAnn Phillips
Teachers
Administrators
STUDENTS
Parents
Students are central to the educational process!
PURPOSE OF OPEN HOUSE
Meet the principals
Meet your son/daughter’s teachers
Learn about class procedures and expectations
Get acquainted with the building
Learn about, sign-up, & become an active
member of the PTSA
Teams
Grade 6
6A – Siberian Tigers
6C – Snow Leopards
6B - Orca
6D – Red Panda
Grade 7
7A – Pegasus
7C - Draco
7B – Scorpius
7D – Phoenix
Grade 8
8A - Lapis Lazuli
8C - Onyx
8B - Sapphire
8D – Obsidian
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
LITERACY
NUMERACY
PERSONALIZATION
FAMILY / COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
1st SIT Meeting
September 29th – 2:30 PM Media Center
ADVISORY PROGRAM
What?
A program in which a group of
students and an advisor (teacher)
get together…
Purpose? To establish relationships for
learning between students and
teachers…
When?
Once a week (mainly on Tuesday)- 50 minutes
ADVISORY PROGRAM GOALS
Advocacy
Develop meaningful adult-student relationships
Community
Create a support network to foster a feeling of
belonging to advisory, team and school
Skills
Strengthen problem solving and decision making skills
PROCEDURES
TRAFFIC
ARRIVAL / DISMISSAL
HALLWAY
CAFETERIA
PICK-UP DURING THE SCHOOL
DAY
Administrator
Teacher
Parent
Student
Be Responsible
Review and Evaluate Policies, Practices, & Programs
Create and Maintain a Positive Culture
Support & Facilitate Successful Co-teaching
Relationships
Build Capacity by Effectively Delegating Responsibilities
Establish Clear/High Expectations for ALL
Be Reliable
Shared Decision Making
Support Teachers
Provide Feedback
Be Consistent & Follow-Up w/ Student Discipline
Be Visible
Be Respectful
Establish Open Lines of Communication
Be Approachable
Be Professional
Have A Sense of Humor
Have An Open Door Policy
Follow PLC Norms
Be Responsible
Differentiate Instruction
Integrate Literacy Strategies Across Curriculum
Maintain Instructional / Academic Focus
Engage Students in Higher Level Thinking
Be Reliable
Continuously Communicate w/ Parents
Implement School Improvement Plan Initiatives
Actively Participate in the Professional Learning Community
Continue to Learn & Grow
Be Respectful
Establish Positive Relationships
Develop a Student-Centered Classroom
Support and Collaborate with Colleagues
Personalize the Learning Environment for Students
Have Fun!
Follow PLC Norms
Get involved with PTSA
Communicate with teachers & administrators
Check your son/daughter’s agenda nightly
Ensure your son/daughter reads at home
Provide him/her with a quiet workspace
Ask your son/daughter about his/her day
Encourage your son/daughter to get involved in
extracurricular activities
Volunteer at least three hours
Responsible
Bringing all your materials to class.
Having your homework done.
Reliable
Being on time to class.
Always being honest.
Respectful
Treat others the way you would like to be treated.
Keep hands and feet to yourself.
ATTENDANCE
ABSENCES
Parent must call school
Note must be brought in
TARDIES
5 tardies = written warning from administrator
6+ = detention / retention
TRUANCY COURT
Absence for 10 days w/o medical excuse
Five tardies is equivalent to a day absent
DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES
SOCIAL SUSPENSION – No dances / school events
TEACHER DETENTION - 1hour
OFFICE DETENTION – 1hour (Tuesday & Thursday)
RETENTION – 2 – 3 hours (Tuesday & Thursday)
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER – 1 class period to 5 days
SUSPENSION – 1-10 days (Parent must reinstate you)
SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS
Cameras are in the
school in the hallways
and outside the building monitoring
all activity.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports:
Fall: Coed Soccer
Winter: Wrestling & Basketball (Boys & Girls)
Spring: Softball & Baseball
Cheerleading
Student Council
Yearbook
Robotics Club
Showcase (Cabaret)
Band
Chorus
LUNCH PROGRAM
All free / reduced lunch
applications are due by
September 30th.
BREAKFAST PROGRAM
7:35 – 7:55 AM
Multipurpose C
School Nurse
Mrs. Kathy Larson
LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
Susan Murphy
Systematic Training for
Effective Parenting
S.T.E.P.
Ms. Sue Davis
Parent Volunteer Program
AVENUES OF COMMUNICATION
Telephone (401) 822-9426
Team mailbox
School website - asfms.net
Parent Listserv
Principal Walk & Talks
Student agenda
Parent conferences
PTA meetings
Email
SCHOOL WEBSITE
ASFMS.NET
AVENUES OF COMMUNICATION
Telephone (401) 822-9426
Team mailbox
School website - asfms.net
Parent Listserv
Student agenda
Parent conferences
PTA meetings
Email – Staff Directory
PRINCIPAL WALK & TALK
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
May & June, 2010*
9:00 – 10:00 AM
9:00 – 10:00 AM
9:00 – 10:00 AM
9:00 – 10:00 AM
9:00 – 10:00 AM
9:00 – 10:00 AM
9:00 – 10:00 AM
TBD
(*Opportunity for incoming 6th grade parents to visit ASFMS.)
PTSA
Contributions to the School
Membership Drive
Parent Workshops
PTSA MEETING DATES
6:30 PM
Wednesday, September 9th
Wednesday, February 3rd
Wednesday, October 7th
Monday, March 1st
Wednesday, November 4th
Wednesday, April 7th
Monday, January 11th
Monday, May 3rday TBD,
2009
Essential Points
We are a “High Performing” middle school
We need a strong / active PTSA
Our instruction and programs are among the very best
Our teachers, faculty and staff are highly qualified and
certainly among the highest level of professionals
Essential Points
Our commitment to student learning is not
only a priority, but second only to student
safety.
ASFMS is a safe, nurturing environment with
rigorous academic expectations.
We strive to seek continuous improvement.
We expect you to hold us accountable.
EVENING SCHEDULE
6th Grade
Team Teacher Presentation
Visit Exploratory Teachers
Sign Up to be a Member of the PTSA
Walking the Talk Together
“Each of us may be only one person, but
we can make a difference. Walking the
talk as best we can is a great
place to start.”
(p. 21)