Transcript Rising Sixth Grade Parent Night Spring 2012 Vision Statement EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR ALL Mission Statement The mission of Simpson Middle School is to facilitate life-long.

Rising Sixth Grade Parent Night
Spring 2012
Vision Statement
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR ALL
Mission Statement
The mission of Simpson Middle School is to
facilitate life-long learning through a multitude
of educational experiences that enable students
to become self-directed learners, perceptive
thinkers, and effective oral and written
communicators. By developing these skills,
students become contributors in the school and
in the diverse world.
Beliefs
• All students can learn.
• All students can become proficient writers.
• All students can become proficient in mathematical
problem solving.
• Everyone is accountable and responsible for his or her
actions.
• All students are guaranteed a quality curriculum.
• All stakeholders are partners in the educational process
through effective communication.
• All students can strive and excel as self-directed learners,
and effectively participate as a collaborative team
member.
THE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT
• All children develop differently but you may notice the following
traits as your child attends Sixth Grade.
• Want to be together in groups and teams.
• Have the patience to work toward short-term goals.
• Form cliques and friendships with own sex and age group.
• Seek status through excellence in skills and knowledge of grown-up
things.
• Are fairly competitive in team and individual activities.
• Have a growing concern with their physical size and appearance.
• Like to make, do, and collect things.
• Boys and girls can work and socialize in programs where they share
planning responsibilities.
• Enjoy being mischievous and daring.
WHAT TO EXPECT AS YOUR STUDENT
ENTERS SIXTH GRADE
• During the first few weeks of school, it will be our goal to help your
child make the adjustments from elementary to middle school.
• Your student will be encountering many new experiences including
class changes, lockers, gym clothes, lunch periods and schedule
rotations.
• We will be there to help them with these changes.
• Your student will have a schedule to follow and a locker
combination to remember.
• These are given out at Soaring Day on Soaring Day, August 9th or on
the first day of school, August 14th.
• Students who attend Soaring day on August 9th will be given time to
find their classrooms, practice their locker combinations, meet their
teachers, and go through their schedule prior to the start of school.
This will help ensure your student’s easy transition.
• Once school is in session, students will have 6 periods
during the day.
• Four will be academic, English Language Art, Math,
Science, and Social Studies and each will be 75 minutes
long.
• The other two will be a combination of two of the
following: Physical Education, Art, Academic Habits,
Band, Chorus, General Music, or Orchestra.
• We will help them with suggestions to organize their
passing period time so they will be able to go to their
locker or to the restroom and still get to class on time.
• To minimize passing period confusion, teachers will
always be in the hallways at that time to help your
child with locker or scheduling problems.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CONCEPT
• An effective middle school program is designed
around the unique developmental needs of early
adolescents (11-14 year olds).
• Because the intellectual, social, physical, and
emotional needs of this age group are different
from either elementary or high school students, a
customized educational program is necessary.
• The middle school is a bridge between
elementary school and high school.
• It is not an exaggerated elementary school nor a
miniature high school, but a blend of the two.
POD APPROACH
• A pod is a group of 3 - 4 teachers who have the
same group of students (85 - 110) every day.
• Their classrooms are clustered together in the
same wing of the building.
• Together, Pods teach science, language arts,
social studies, and mathematics. A special
education teacher also works with the Pods.
• This year we will have 3 pods.
• Students will be randomly assigned to one of the
three pods.
BRING YOUR PARENT TO SCHOOL DAY
• Simpson encourages visitations by parents
during bring your parent to school day.
• This is an opportunity for you as a parent to
experience what your child is going through as
a student.
• This opportunity is offered in September and
again in late January and early February.
The mission of the Simpson Middle
School Counseling Program
• To implement a comprehensive school counseling program that
addresses the needs of all students in the domains of academic,
personal/social, and career development. Counselors will serve as
student advocates, collaborate with school staff and students to
identify and remove barriers to learning, and provide interventions
as needed.
• Students are assisted in acquiring appropriate attitudes, knowledge,
and communication skills through classroom guidance, advisement,
and individual counseling.
• The professional school counselors will promote an environment
that fosters academic progress, personal/social responsibility, and
productivity for all students.
• Ms. Ashley Miller, [email protected]
• Mrs. Antionette Stiggers, Antionette.Stiggers@cobbk12.
Teachers
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Ms. Fulmer
Ms. Dent
Mr. Whiting
Ms. Corder
Ms. Judkins
Ms. Waller
Ms. Stevens
Mr. Potthast
Ms. Gibbs
Ms. Grace
Mr. Atchison
Ms. Donn
Ms. Randolf
Ms. Covington
Ms. Moore
Mr. Watts
Ms. Crain
Ms. Farris
Mr. Lane
Ms. Chokshi
Ms. Moyer
Mr. Lynch
Ms. Nelson
SIMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA
What does PTSA mean? Parent Teacher Student Association
PTSA Committees and Volunteer Opportunities
•Parent Family Involvement (staff front office, school store, duty free
lunches, copying for teachers, special projects, Fall Dance, 8th Grade Dance)
•Health/Youth Services (Red Ribbon Week, Consequences of Crime, Vision
and Hearing Screening, Special Services, Spring Cobb Hobbler Run)
•Education Enrichment (Soaring Day, Meet and Greet, Student Recognition,
Staff Appreciation, Hospitality, Activity Nights)
•Communications (email lists, Eagle Weekly, calendar, website)
•Arts in Education (Reflections, Honoring our Heroes)
•Membership
SIMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA
What We Do:
 Support our Students:
 Provide a school agenda for EVERY one of 900 students at a cost of $3.00 each
 Help fund important programs like Consequences of Crime, Health & Wellness, Honoring Our
Heroes, Spring Fun Run and Red Ribbon Week.
 Encourage Parent & Family Involvement:
 Fund Student Activity Nights, Simpson Soaring Day, Fall & 8th Grade Dances
 Support our Teachers & Staff:
 Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week & Luncheons
 East Cobb Council, PTSA Website & Administration
 Support our School and Improvements:
 This year paid for padding for gym walls
 Help fund painting murals to beautify our school and/or new front office (after renovations)
 And much, much more,…
Simpson PTSA spends over $13 per student but only receives
$1.25 from each $7.00 membership after State & National PTSA fees
How YOU Can Help:
 YOUR Membership – Supports the administrative portion of Simpson’s PTSA involvement
 YOUR Support – Volunteering your time for PTSA committee or Simpson MS
 YOUR Tax-Deductible Donation - 100% of Donations stay at Simpson!
Be a part of YOUR PTSA!
Support your child and donate today!
SIMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA
The 2012-2013 PTSA Board Members/Positions
• (2) Co-Presidents – Judy Hester & Les DeWalt
• (2) Vice-Presidents – Lynn Stasiak & Barbara Barrington
• 1 Secretary – Nancy Mangiante
• 1 Treasurer – Bridgette Joseph
Needed- Committee Chairs for 8th Grade Dance, Community
Involvement, Red Ribbon Week, Vision Screening, Reflections
SIMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA
Best ways to get information
PTSA Calendar & Eagle Eye Weekly Newsletters
There are many ways to get involved.
If interested in volunteering and to get on the
newsletter distribution list
please send email to
[email protected]
Volunteer sign in sheets and spirit store items
in lobby
If you cannot donate your time to Simpson,
please consider making a donation to the PTSA
SIMPSON FOUNDATION
• State and local education budget cuts have left
gaps between what our students need and
what gets funded.
• Our purpose is to provide funding for
opportunities at Simpson that would
otherwise not be funded.
SIMPSON FOUNDATION
Our contributions to Simpson include:
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Paid a technology manager’s salary for over three years
Equipped over 30 classrooms with a Smart Board or Writing Pad
Provided multiple LCD projectors and image producing Elmo’s
Raised $10,000 for science lab equipment and supplies
Sponsored a Study Skills Seminar for students and parents
Awarded teacher grants
Sponsored teacher attendance at a Model Schools Seminar
And much more…
SIMPSON FOUNDATION
The Foundation is an independent
non-profit organization.
We pay no fees to any state or national organization.
EVERY DOLLAR DONATED STAYS AT SIMPSON!
SIMPSON FOUNDATION
The Foundation is our opportunity to give our kids
every benefit and advantage they deserve.
Please help by making a donation!
For news and information visit our website at
simpsonfoundation.net
Two Great Ways To Support SIMPSON
PTSA
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Educational Enrichment
Whole Child Development
Teacher & Staff Support
Volunteers
Parent/Community
Involvement
FOUNDATION
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Capital Improvements
Technology Investment
Tech. Mgr. Salary
Program Funding
Teacher Grants
Questions
Lets Go View the School
• Sixth Grade
• Music Wing
• New additions for the fall
– New Cafeteria
– New Entrance and Lobby area