Park arker er Mid iddle dle Sc Scho hool ol Welcome Parents - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Park arker er Mid iddle dle Sc Scho hool ol Welcome Parents and Future Patriots! You ARE the Class of 2023

Parker Band – Mr. Stimson

Parker Choir – Ms. Falls

Madrigal Dinner, Musical, Choir Trip

Parker Patriots  Principal – Susan Muntz  Assistant Principal – Craig Munro  Dean of Students – Julie Morrish  Counselors  (A-L) – Laurie Punch  (M-Z) – Caroline Grabowski  Band – Jeff Stimson  Choir – Kelli Falls  Teacher Consultant – Carie Cowger  PTO Parents

Mis issi sion on: : R Resp espec ect t an and A d Ach chie ieve e S afety Parker Patriots believe in P ersonal Growth S.P.I.R.I.T. I ndividual Differences S.P.I.R.I.T. = Success R esponsibility I ntegrity T eamwork

Sum umme mer Or Orie ienta ntati tion on August 24 th (A-K) and August 25 st (L-Z), 1-6 PM.  Students will be able to:  Tour the building and locate their lockers.  Receive and follow their schedules.  Have their pictures taken for yearbook, ID cards, and school pictures.  Purchase a calculator and a flash drive. Parents will receive an information packet during the summer regarding orientation.

Tran ansi siti tioni oning ng to Mi o Midd ddle Sc e School ool  4 core subjects: English, Math, Social Studies and Science.  Business partner Citizens Insurance sponsors:  Annual Writing Competition  4.00 GPA Awards  Have 3 Encore classes ( “Specials” ) each day (these classes may change each quarter).  School begins earlier (7:36 AM – 2:23 PM).  Switch classes each hour.  Lockers have combination locks.

Tran anspor sportati tation on  Students will ride busses with only Parker students.  Parent drop-off and pick-up located in the circle drive behind the building. This is near the SPIRIT rock.  LETS Bus can be arranged for after school activities and club/athletic participation.  Students can enter the building at 7:20 AM.  All students should be picked up no later then 2:40 PM-unless pre-arranged with a teacher.

Com ommons mons Ar Area ea/C /Caf afeter eria ia  Computerized accounting system.  Parents can prepay for lunches.  Students use their ID number to purchase food.  More food choices.  Breakfast is available every day.  Lunch is 30 minutes and includes recess time.  Students do not have to go outside for recess.  Popcorn Tuesday

En Enco core e Clas asses ses  Medical Detectives  Applied Technology  Multi-Media  Aerospace Presentation  Art  Physical Education  Band - Full Year  Science of Technology  Choir - Full Year  Technology Literacy  Communication Arts  World Language  Design and Modeling  Writers Studio – Half Year  Life Skills  Careers, Money, and  Civil Rights More  S.N.A.P .  Program Success

Aca cade demi mic c Sup uppor orts ts  Core Support Courses  Math Power Hour  Create U  Write On  Most teachers offer the following:  Lunch support  Before or after school sessions.  Reaching Higher

Stud tudy y Tim ime vs. e vs. Ho Home mework ork  Set up a “study space” away from the bedroom.  Plan at least 30-45 minutes of study time per day at home.  Study in the same place each day.  Turn off the radio, TV , and cell phone.

Da Dail ily y Pl Plan anne ners  Organization is key for  Students are expected to write their assignments in academic success. their planners every  Student Planners are hour/every day. required and provided to  Parents are encouraged to all students on the 1 st day review their child’s planner of school. each evening as a part of  Planners contain the daily study time at hallway/restroom passes. home.

In Indi divid idua ual Cou ouns nsel elin ing g  Academic Concerns  Anger management  Social Concerns  Children of divorce  Crisis Interventions  Changing families  Change in behavior  Teen choices  Scheduling  Coping with grief and loss  Harassment/Bullying  Mediations  Family concerns  Facilitating parent meetings  Teaching problem solving  Assisting with the skills transition to middle school

Clas assr sroo oom m Cou ouns nsel elin ing g  Anger Management and Impulse Control  Bully-Proofing Lessons  Sexual Harassment Awareness  Conflict Resolution/Mediation  Academic Motivation (“Why Try” program).

Gr Grou oup p Cou ouns nsel elin ing g  Positive Behavior Support Group  Anger Management  Changing Families  Grief Group  Decision Making

Assem As semblie ies s  8 th Grade  School Wide  Back Pack to Briefcase –  Talent Show/Variety Show Field Trip  World Culture Day  Career Day  Behavior Expectations  Civil War Day or Abraham  OK2SAY Lincoln Impersonator  Honors Assembly  Construction Trades Expo  6 th Grade – Field Trip to Eastern  Writer’s Workshop Michigan University  7 th Grade  Holocaust Museum  Hands-on-Science

Clubs ubs an and A d Ath thleti tics cs  Athletic competition begins in 7 th grade – 6 th grade students can practice with the track, cross country, and wrestling teams (limited participation).  Cooking Club  Student Council  Spirit Days  Social Events – quarterly  Community Service  Interact Club  Community Service  Game Club  Foosball Club

Stud tuden ent t Saf afety ty & S & Sec ecur urit ity  Buzzer System located on the D-19 side of the school.  Surveillance cameras located throughout the building – monitored by administration.  Barrier doors between LCC and Parker are equipped with alarms.  All staff /visitors wear identification badges.  Staff monitors students and the hallways during passing times.  6 th grade students have a designated stairwell if they need to access the 2 nd floor for classes.

Park arker er Pr Prid ide e - Ex Expec ect t Resp espec ect  Positive Behavioral  Positive Interventions and Reinforcements Supports  Random Acts of Kindness  Behavior Expectations  Positive Referrals Matrix  Student of the Month  Aggression Behavior Rubric

Jo Join in OU OUR R TEAM EAM an and sta d stay y co conn nnec ected ed! !  Power School (on-line grading system) – Parents and students will be able to access student’s grades with username and password.  Parent-Link (phone/email notification system).  District website. www.howellschools.com  Parker website.  Monthly Parent Newsletter  Teachers’ email addresses.  Teachers’ websites.  Find us on Facebook for an up to date list of Parker points of pride and events. www.facebook.com/parkermiddleschool

Med edia ia Cen enter er  More than just books  Wide range of print, electronic, and instructional technology resources which support student learning and interests  Lexile Library  Instruction on appropriate and effective use of these resources

Sum umme mer Rea eadi ding ng  “ The studies show that students who read more, read better; they also write better, spell better, have larger vocabularies…” Krashen, 2009  Students should read over the summer.  Howell Carnegie Library Summer Reading Program  “Parker” Library Website  http://parkerlib.info  Book Recommendations  Summer Challenge – read four or more books this summer

THANK YOU We appreciate you taking the time from your busy schedules to attend this evening . Please feel free to contact us with any questions.