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NORTH ROYALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL “We inspire and empower learners” NRMS 2015-2016 Incoming th 5 Grade Parent Orientation Welcome NRMS Administration: • Jeffrey Cicerchi, Principal • David Guciardo – grade 8, Assistant Principal • Tricia Pozsgai – grade 6, Assistant Principal • Lesley Smith – grades 5 & 7, Administrative Intern This We Believe Keys to Educating Young Adolescents Essential Attributes – an educator for young adolescents must be: • • • • Developmentally Responsive Challenging Empowering Equitable 16 Characteristics • Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (5) • Leadership and Organization (5) • Culture and Community (6) Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) The BEAR WAY: - Do what’s right - Do the best you can - Treat others as you would like to be treated Class/Team Economy The Facility The Facility: This school was built to meet not just the academic needs of our students, but also the physical, social, and emotional needs too! The Facility cont’d: • 5th graders are all on the same floor • 5th and 6th grade are housed on one side of the school • 4 teams in 5th grade • 5th graders eat lunch as a group Field Trip The Valley Vista Nature Center • 2 Days (1 fall/1 winter) • Makes accessible to all students • Reduced costs • Interdisciplinary • Same academic benefits as extended field trip (working with high school AP Physics class) • Logistically works within the state mandated PARCC/AIR tests School-Home Communication Communication District and Building Website www.northroyaltonsd.org Constant Contact Alert Now Progress Book Facebook Twitter Breakfast/Lunch Breakfast Students will be released off the busses at approximately 7:30 to purchase and eat breakfast both in the cafeteria or through our Grab-n-Go process (starting the second week of school) Lunch 10:26 AM My School Bucks Approximately 20 minute recess Where Everyone Belongs (WEB) WEB Orientation - Thursday, August 13, 2015 Gold Gym, 8:00 AM Pick-up 12:30 PM - 5th grade parent meeting Purple Gym, 8:00 AM WEB Orientation - Makes the 1st impression of middle school fun Encourages participation Builds excitement Sets a positive tone for the school year. WEB Leaders Show the 5th graders that people care about them and their success Help 5th graders make connections with their WEB Leaders and other 5th graders Teach the 5th graders what they need to know to be successful in middle school Most Common Fears Regarding MS Transition – 5 L’s - Late, Lunch, Locker/Lock, Lost, and Left out - Advanced preparation is very helpful in combating these fears. * Develop a plan ahead of time with your child regarding each of these areas. Dates to Remember - WEB/Parent Meeting/Packet Pick-up, Thursday, August 13, 2015 - 5th Grade Open House, Thursday, August 20, 2015 (tentatively) - 6:30 – 8:00 PM - 6:00 pm – students in Gifted We look forward to a great school year with your child. Please do not hesitate to stop in over the summer, call, and/or email with any questions or concerns.