Prairie Knolls Middle School Welcomes You!
INTRODUCTIONS Welcome to PKMS!!! ◼ Mrs. Paszt (Assistant Principal) ◼ Mrs. Mulvaney (Social Worker) ◼ Mr. Hamel (Athletic Director) ◼ Mr. Piel (Music) ◼ Mrs. Aceto (PTO) ◼ Mrs. Theriault (Transitions Program) ◼ Student Ambassadors
GENERAL INFORMATION ▪ Supply Lists – Available on our website. Copies available for pick up today. ▪ Lockers (practice over the summer) ▪ Schedules (Available via Skyward prior to Locker Move In Day; opportunity for students to come to PKMS in August to set up lockers)
ARRIVING AT AND LEAVING SCHOOL ◼ Students may enter the building at 8:00 a.m. ◼ Buses drop students at the North end of the building ◼ Walkers & Bikers may enter either front entrance or the North entrance (with bus riders) ◼ Car riders must be dropped off/picked up at the front entrance (not in the back parking lot) ◼ School day ends at 2:50 p.m. ◼ Bus riders, walkers and bikers will exit the north end doors ( bikes must be walked while on school property) ◼ Car riders will exit the main entrance - olease do not pick up your students at Door #26.
COMMUNICATION ◼ Monthly Newsletter Blasts via e-mail and posted on the PKMS website ◼ You can view Dr. Haug’s Principal’s Message weekly on the PKMS website. ◼ Progress Grades- Grades regularly posted in Skyward (access grades on-line)
CLASSES CORE Classes ENCORE Wheel ▪ Math ▪ Music Appreciation ▪ Living Online ▪ ELA ▪ Exploring Technology ▪ Science ▪ Art ▪ Social Studies ▪ **Task
INTERVENTION CLASSES Purpose of Intervention Classes ◼ Targeted assistance for struggling students for Reading, Math and Credit Recovery Who is enrolled? ◼ NOT OPEN ENROLLMENT. ◼ Students are assigned into these courses based on student benchmarking data, teacher recommendation and the student services team. ***Student progress is evaluated quarterly for continuation in, or for additions to these programs.
DISTRICT & STATE ASSESSMENTS ◼ MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) (District through 11 th grade) ▪ Fall, Winter and Spring MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) for both Reading & Math ▪ Utilized to place ◼ PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) (State ) ▪ EOY (End-of-Year Assessment) ▪ Mid April (After approximately 90% of the school year)
LUNCH PROGRAM ◼ Swipe card lunch system- Students are responsible for the school ID’s which are used to pay for lunch if cash is not utilized. ◼ Add money on card at school with cash or check ◼ Students may buy “extras” – salads, sandwiches, ice cream, etc. ◼ Add money using credit or debit card on-line www.myschoolbucks.com
PICTURE DAY ◼ Friday, September 1st ◼ Picture is used to create student ID ◼ ID uses: ~LMC ~Dances ~Lunch program ~CHS sporting events
BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING Some policies to know before you do any back to school clothes shopping: ◼ Avoid strappy tank tops or racer-back tops ◼ Be aware of the fingertip rule for shorts and skirts ◼ Avoid ripped pants/shorts that have see-through holes above the knees
L BULLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM ◼ Prevention ▪ STAR Character Education Program (Students That Accept Responsibility) ▪ Health Curriculum ▪ Administrative beginning of the year talk, as well as a mid-year and end of year character activities ◼ If Bullying occurs… ▪ Bully Box in the office and LMC with forms ▪ Inform a teacher or contact the office ▪ Website – “PKMS Stamps Out Bullying” – click and an email will be generated ◼ Bullying Policy is outlined in the Parent/Student Handbook
SOCIAL WORK AT A GLANCE ◼ Provide services for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s) ◼ Students in Crisis ◼ Peer Mediations and General Education Students
TRANSITION TO MIDDLE SCHOOL ◼ We understand that students may be anxious about their transition from elementary to middle school… ▪ How do I open my locker? ▪ Will I have enough time to get to class? ▪ I am nervous about changing in the locker room… ◼ Assurances from parents can put students at ease. Everyone is in the same boat!!! ◼ Come visit me following the presentation with any individual questions you might have.
B PE AND HEALTH ◼ Students change into a uniform for class each day. ◼ Uniforms will be sold in the students’ PE classes – cost is $18.00 ($11 for shirts and $7 for shorts). ◼ Same uniforms can be used for 8 th grade & high school. ◼ Please do not send students with money the first day! ◼ Health rotation will occur throughout the year .
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ◼ Scholastic Bowl ◼ School Play ◼ Student Council ◼ S.T.A.R. ▪ Pentathlon ▪ Minute to Win It, Fear Factor & Survivor ◼ Teacher-Sponsored Clubs
PKMS ATHLETICS Mascot – Falcon Colors – Red/Silver We compete in the North Central Junior Conference (NCJC) - DeKalb Rosette, DeKalb Huntley, Sycamore, Rochelle, Belvidere Central, Belvidere South Common non-conference opponents include….Hampshire, Dundee, Kaneland, Yorkville, St. Charles, Geneva, Harvard, Genoa and more Most Athletic opportunities are for 7 th and 8 th grade, but our conference does offer Cross Country, Wrestling and Scholastic Bowl to 6 th graders! For more information visit the athletics portion of the PK webpage
J MUSIC ◼ Registration for band and chorus is done online through the PK website. The due date is July 1st. ◼ Choir and Band meet everyday of the week. ◼ We perform three to four concerts a year that are generally in the evening. ◼ This program is a year long commitment!!! ◼ Spring musical auditions take place in November, open to 6th and 7th grade.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SUCCESS SERIES!!! Academic habits for middle school success: "Middle School's Tools!” ● "Secret Study Skills” ● "It's About Time (Management)!" ● Dates: Tuesday, August 8th-Thursday, August 10th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Instructor: Jenny Theriault
District 301 Middle School PTO Who We Are ● PKMS and CMS ● Enhance and Support How You Can Help What We Do ● Students ● Meetings ● Hospitality, Marathon ● Staff ● Parents ● Leadership Roles
FOLLOWING THIS PRESENTATION ◼ Take a tour of the building with one of our Student Ambassadors! ◼ Attend our presentations from 6:05-6:30 and 6:35-7:00: ▪ CANVAS Can Do!- Library ▪ State of PK- Gym ◼ Check out the STEAM Projects in the cafeteria ◼ PKMS Teachers will be all over the building. Please feel free to stop and chat with one of them.
QUESTIONS??? We are looking forward to partnering with you next year for your child’s education at PKMS. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Matthew Haug: matthew.haug@central301.net Alex Paszt: alex.paszt@central301.net Brody Hamel: brody.hamel@central301.net It’s a great day to be a Falcon!
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