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We Hold the Keys
“The courage of conviction,
the strength to persevere,
the hope that survives disappointment –
these are the keys to success.”
ADMINISTRATORS
Dr. Almeida - Principal
Mrs. Whitehead – Assistant Principal
Mr. Gomes – Assistant Principal
SUPPORT STAFF
• Mrs. STURDAHL
– Behavior Specialist
• OFFICER JASON BURLINGAME
– School Resource Officer
• MRS. DARCY
– School Nurse
SUPPORT STAFF
• Dr. Lou Turchetta
– School Psychologist
• Mr. Felix Sarubbi
– Social Worker
• Ms. Sue Davis
– Student Assistant Counselor
GUIDANCE COUNSELORS
GRADE 6 – Mrs. Cheryl Fram
GRADE 7 – Mrs. Patricia Dorchies
GRADE 8 – Mrs. Carolyn Colaluca
“Nothing you do for children is
ever wasted. They seem not to
notice us, hovering, averting
our eyes, and they seldom offer
thanks, but what we do for
them is never wasted.”
(Garrison Keillor)
Teachers
Administrators
STUDENTS
Parents
Students are central to the educational process!
PURPOSE OF OPEN HOUSE
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Meet the new 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
• Sign up for the parent listserv
Teams
Grade 6
6A - Discovery 6B - Unity
6C - Inspiration
6D - Blizzard
Grade 7
7A – Element 7B – Majestic
7C - Evolution 7D – Velocity 7E - Dynasty
Grade 8
8A - Fusion
8B - Panthers 8C - Mustangs
8D – Synergy 8E - Huskies
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
• LITERACY
• NUMERACY
• PERSONALIZATION
• FAMILY / COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
ADVISORY PROGRAM
What?
A program in which a group of
students and an advisor (teacher)
get together…
Goal?
To establish relationships for
learning between students and
teachers…
When?
Once a week (mainly on Tuesday)
50 minutes
PROCEDURES
• TRAFFIC
• ARRIVAL / DISMISSAL
• HALLWAY
• CAFETERIA
• PICK-UP DURING THE
SCHOOL DAY
“The only real difference
between they and
we is me.”
(Steve Ventura)
• Administrator
• Teacher
• Parent
• Student
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Create and Maintain a Positive Culture
Shared Decision Making
Establish Open Lines of Communication
Be Visible
Review and Evaluate Policies, Practices, &
Programs
• Be Consistent & Follow-Up w/ Student
Discipline
• Support Teachers
• Have An Open Door Policy
• Be Approachable
• Support & Facilitate Successful Co-teaching
Relationships
• Have A Sense of Humor
• Provide Feedback
• Be Professional
• Establish Clear/High Expectations for
ALL
• Build Capacity by Effectively Delegating
Responsibilities
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Have Fun!
Differentiate Instruction
Continue to Learn & Grow
Establish Positive Relationships
Continuously Communicate w/ Parents
Develop a Student-Centered Classroom
Maintain Instructional / Academic Focus
Support and Collaborate with Colleagues
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Engage Students in Higher Level Thinking
Integrate Literacy Strategies Across Curriculum
Implement School Improvement Plan Initiatives
Personalize the Learning Environment for
Students
• Actively Participate
• Be “Responsible”, “Reliable” & “Respectful”
Please – Be Patient & Flexible to the New
administration - Please
“The unfortunate thing
about this world is that good habits
are so much easier to give up
than bad ones.”
(Somerset Maugham)
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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
Do Your Best
“What could be more important in life
than to know in our hearts that in
everything we have tried to do,
we have done our very best.”
• 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
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 28th.
BREAKFAST PROGRAM
7:35 – 7:55 AM
Multipurpose C
LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
Susan Murphy
Erica Horlbogen
Systematic Training for
Effective Parenting
S.T.E.P.
Ms. Sue Davis
HEALTH ISSUES
Mrs. Linda Darcy
(School Nurse)
PTSA
• Contributions to the School
• Membership Drive
• Fundraiser
PTSA MEETING DATES
6:30 PM
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October 2, 2007
November 5, 2007
December 4, 2007
January 7, 2008
February 5, 2008
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March 3, 2008
April 1, 2008
May 5, 2008
June 3, 2008
AVENUES OF COMMUNICATION
• Telephone (401) 822-9426
– Team mailbox
• School website - Asfms.net
• Parent Listserv
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Student agenda
Parent conferences
PTA meetings
Email
Essential Points
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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.
• FMS is a safe, nurturing environment with
rigorous academic expectations.
• We strive to seek continuous improvement.
• We expect you to hold us accountable.
EVENING SCHEDULE
• Principal’s Presentation
• Team Teacher Presentation
• Visit Elective Teachers
• Sign Up for the Parent Listserv (library)
• Sign Up to be a Member of the PTSA
“Words to live by
are just words unless
we live by them.”
(Eric Harvey)