ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL Principal: La'Kesha Henson-Vaughn Assistant - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL Principal: La'Kesha Henson-Vaughn Assistant Principal: Doug Hagar ~ Teresa Foster Counselors: Janis Peel ~ Jermaine Dixon

School Mission: To work collaboratively with the students and the parents of the Rogers Middle School community so that all aspects of the student are developed. Our goal is to provide an enriching academic curriculum with high standards in learning . It is our responsibility to create a safe learning environment that empowers students to become contributing members of a racially and culturally diverse world. School Motto: Rogers Middle School- The Best Middle School in the Universe because of ME (YOU)!

School Colors: • RED • WHITE and, • Blue School Mascot: • Rocket

PISD Middle School Vision • Transitional Focus • Rich and Rigorous Curriculum • Individual Student Needs • Meet Social and Emotional Needs • Offer of Fine Arts

Mrs. Foster, AP

• Two Counselors – Character Education – Counseling Support • Academic • Behavioral • LSSP – Licensed Specialist in School Psychology • District Psychologist Support

Receptionist- Ms. Garcia HCA- Ms. Ordeneaux Registrar- Ms. Thompson Attendance Clerk- Ms. Helton Secretary- Ms. Eckler

• Information – Medical Support – Health Education/ Video* • Immunizations • Medication • Health Issues

• Important Absence Note Reminders – Always remember to send in a note within 3 days after your child returns from an absence and include ALL of the following information: • Student’s first and last legal name; • Specific dates of the absence; • Specific reason for the absence; and • Parent signature. • If a doctor’s note is submitted, please make sure that it covers ALL days of the absence. If not, please send an accompanying parent note with the above listed information. • Change of Address – If you move, please provide your updated residency information which includes, deed or lease, current utility bill and driver’s license with the correct address. Thanks for helping us keep your information up to date. • Attendance – Students are considered tardy if not in class by 8:35am – If students check out anytime during the day, a doctors note must be submitted to make this an excused absence.

• 5 th Grade Requirements – Required Courses • Math, Reading/Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, PE, Fine Arts – Advanced Areas • Advanced Math and Reading/Language Arts, Science, Social Studies – Special Services • Advanced Academic( GT), Special Education ( Speech, Inclusion, Resource and BSI), Section 504 (Dyslexia) , ESL,

• 6 th Grade Requirements – Required Courses • Math, Reading/Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, PE, Fine Arts – Advanced Areas • Advanced Math, Reading/Language Arts Science, Social Studies – Special Services • Advanced Academic( GT), Special Education Speech, Inclusion, Resource and BSI), Section 504(Dyslexia) , ESL, – Elective Areas • Band, Choir, Art

• Tutorials – Tuesdays –Fridays • 8:00am –8:35am • Parent/Teacher Conferences • Student Support Committee • RtI- Response to Intervention – Read 180 – Think Through Math (TTM) – FasttMath – Pull Out-tutoring

• Special Education – Resource – Inclusive Setting – Self-contained Life Skills – Behavioral Support Intervention – Speech • Gifted and Talented • ESL (English As Second Language Learners) • Section 504 support • Dyslexia

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• Building opens at 7:30am • Arrive at school prepared for a GREAT Day! – 5 th Graders go to the GYM – 6 th Graders go to the Café • Class begins at 8:35 am • Lunch Behavior – Sitting w/ Homeroom class – Must raise hands for assistance – Socialize w/ friends • Dismissal– 3:45—quiet in the halls

• Lockers – Assignment by Homeroom teacher – Accommodations – Practice- Combination Locks – Size • 1 Foot X 1 foot X 3 feet • Agendas – Required to complete every day for each class – Parents review and sign daily • Thursday Folders – Grades & Parent notes

• Students will be on teams! – Rotating through subject areas • 3- 4 teachers on a team – Team Names: • 5G for Gumption • 5R for Resilience • 5I for Integrity • 5T for Tenacity

• Students will join fellow 5 th graders this year and build relationships and friendships with students from 3-4 different campuses ( Silverlake, Silvercrest, Challengers & Massey Ranch) . • This class will travel together through Middle School and Junior High and form the senior class of 2024-2025 at Dawson High School.

 Future Problem Solvers  Student leaders  Yearbook club • Teacher Sponsored  On Track Fitness  Underwater Robotics  Kippers (environmental) Club  Math/Science Club  Quiz Bowl  Doodle Club  Press Club  Honor Choir  Tech Club

• Times • Lunch Lines • Snacks • Prices – Student Breakfast ($ 1.35) – Student Lunch ($2.75) – Adult Breakfast ($1.75) – Adults Lunch ($3.50) • Meal Tickets – Online Payment https://www.parentonline.net/Public/Login.aspx

• Must have valid photo ID • Must be on student’s emergency card • Lunch Visits – Parents have designated area to enjoy lunch with their child in the RMS Bistro – Can only bring lunch for your own child • Dropping off items to students – Leave at front desk • If items left after the bell, instruction will not be interrupted.

• PTA (Parent Teacher • Career Day Association) • RISE Mentoring – Membership Field Day • – Committees • STAAR Testing Restroom – Projects Monitors – Hospitality • Locker Brigade – Copy Cats • Library – Field Trip Chaperones • Cultural Luncheons – Volunteer Coordinator Other Campus Events • – School Supplies – Spirit Wear – Arts in Education – Membership

• Supply List – Available tonight – Online PISD – Quick Link at the bottom of the PISD Homepage • School Supply Order Forms – Check Rogers Middle School Webpage for additional information

PORTAL OPENS JULY 18 th FOR ALL RETURNING STUDENTS • Additional information regarding specific campus dates and deadlines will be forthcoming during the summer – District & Campus Website – Skyward • Update your contact information

2017-2018 • Students New To Rogers – March 20, 2017 (Portal Opens) – August 7-10, 2017 • 8:00am -2:00pm • Schedule Pick Up Schedules – Thursday, August 10, 2017 – 8:00am -12:00pm & 1:00pm -6:30pm • 2017-2018 School Year Starts – August 21, 2017 • 8:35am -3:45p m

Here’s what a 5 th Grader can expect at Rogers Middle School…

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• Equipment available • 2 iPad Carts • 3 Laptop Carts • Laptop Lab • BYOD Policy

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My Goal Steps to Success T enacity I ntegrity R esiliency G umption

Roge ogers M Middl ddle S Schoo ool i is the e bes est Middl ddle S e School i in the e Univer erse bec ecause of of you ou YOU!

When the students are away…