Welcome, Future Gator Families! Rising 6 th Grade Parent Night April 24 th , 2018 River Dell Elementary
Who’s Who? Principal: Mrs. Melissa Hubbard Assistant Principals: Mr. Matt Johnson Mrs. Nicole Corbett Guidance Counselors : Mrs. Chestnut Mrs. Garcia Athletic Director: Mr. Betteron 6 th Grade Teacher Representatives: English Language Arts: Mrs. Hill Math: Ms. Wilson Science: Mrs. Tant Social Studies: Ms. Barefoot
Student Schedule Time Class/Period Homeroom (1 st Period) 7:30 – 8:05 2 nd Period 8:08 – 9:15 3 rd Period 9:18 – 10:25 4 th Period / Lunch 10:28 – 11:59 A Lunch 10:31 – 10:55 B Lunch 10:58 – 11:22 5 th Period 12:02 – 1:09 6 th Period 1:12 – 2:19 2:22 – 3:10 SWAMP Time SWAMP TIME Studying With A Meaningful Purpose
SWAMP TIME Studying With A Meaningful Purpose Components of SWAMP Time 1. Students will remediate and enhance their learning. 2. Working together to achieve goals based on NC Standards. 3. All students will receive extra attention and focus. 4. Making sure that ALMS students receive quality instruction at all times. 5. Participating in new ideas and learning environments. Enrichment Opportunities ● SWAMP Electives- Students will have the opportunity to try out enhancement classes or other enrichment activities. ● Intramurals-students will participate in a variety of physical activities designed to build bonds, create teamwork opportunities, and strengthen relationships. ● Make up work / Retakes- Students will not have as much worry over missed assignments with time built in to make sure they are getting their work done.
Enhancement Course Selection Course Selection Sheet 2018-19 Courses are not guaranteed. Band - Paula Coyle: paulacoyle@johnston.k12.nc.us PE - Required 6th grade enhancement
Get Connected! Archer Lodge Middle School @ALMSgators School Remind: @alms364 School Website: www.johnston.k12.nc.us/alms
Gators have lots of opportunities to join clubs and build strong interpersonal relationships. Art Club Beta Club Glee Club Student Ambassadors Math Counts First Priority Future Business Leaders of America FCS Battle of the Books Sports (Baseball/Softball, Football, Soccer, Track, Volleyball) Beta Club Band (Concert and Jazz) FFA Dances/Movie Nights
Lockers ● 282 lockers vs 427 students ● More information to come
Summer Tips on How to Prepare your student for Middle School 1. Read, Read, READ! 2. Work on organization. 3. Make a study plan and place. 4. Research extra-curricular activities via our website and clubs 5. We love our parents, stay involved this will also help your student with adjusting to middle school! 6. If your child does not wear a watch regularly, this summer may be a good time to start. This will help them with their time management skills and allowing them to get to class on time every day. (This is totally optional)
Some Rules to Keep in Mind 1. Always make good choices! 2. Cell phones are allowed during instructional use only; when not in use they are to be placed in bookbags. If cell phones are used at an inappropriate time they will be confiscated and must be picked up by a parent/guardian. 3. ALMS follows JCPS dress code. Dress to impress! 4. Remind students to be respectful of all students and adults.
Student Responsibility Middle School is BIG on student responsibility so please foster responsibility in your student by asking them about their day, their assignments, and checking in. Responsibility Tips 1. Students should have their agenda everyday and filled out with assignments and events. 2. Having and completing homework/classwork when due. 3. If a student is absent they will need to collect missed assignments from teachers and complete them. Assignments can frequently be found on Google Classroom and/or teacher websites. 4. Being prepared each and every day with required school materials and items. Please call your student’s teacher if you have a question about classroom materials.
Athletics GO GATORS!!! Follow us on Twitter at @almsathletics!! Gate Admission for ALL games is $5.00. Football games start at 4:00 PM. Baseball, Basketball, Soccer (Boys & Girls), Softball, Track and Volleyball games start at 4:15 PM. In order to try out for ANY sport at ALMS you must have BOTH the Sports Physical Form and the Gfeller-Waller Concussion Law Form. Booster Club: Become a Booster Club Member! Rates starting at $40 that include individual admission to all home sporting events! Booster Club Form Link
Homework/Agendas At any time if there is a question or concern regarding your student’s academic performance or behaviors, please contact your student’s teacher. Agendas: Parents need to check these nightly. Students will write in their agendas daily/weekly for homework, tests, and any important upcoming dates. Agendas are the students responsibility and are the biggest communication tool between school and home. Stamps: Stamping is a process to ensure students are staying responsible for their work and behavior. Example: If a student misses his/her homework they may receive a stamp for incomplete work. The student is then responsible for completing the assignment and having parents sign for acknowledgment. Once this is completed it is as if the student never received a stamp. If a student receives 2 or more stamps in one week this may result in a loss of privileges on Friday.
Math Math Facts (1- 12) - Practice all summer using online games and even free apps for your devices! Our 6th grade curriculum is an inquiry-based mathematics program. It helps students actively focus on math problem solving, reasoning and proof, communication, representation, and connections. These math practices require students to look deeper and connect problem solving to practical situations. This program provides a powerful inquiry model for learning mathematics. Connecting mathematical ideas to students’ everyday world.
English Language Arts Our 6th grade curriculum focuses on literature and informational texts. A few of the main skills that we address are understanding and analyzing themes and main ideas, comparing and contrasting texts, and citing evidence within texts. Students research topics and present findings in a variety of methods. We also integrate Social Studies and Science when we do novels and research projects. We use technology on a regular basis to enhance learning. ELA teachers use interactive notebooks, so each student will need at least 2 composition books for this class. Students are encouraged to read, read, read over the summer!
Science Curriculum covers: Forces and Motion Matter: Properties and Change Energy: Conservation and Transfer Earth in the Universe Earth Systems, Structures and Processes Structures and Functions of Living Organisms Ecosystems Organization: ½ inch or 1 inch 3-ring binder for keeping all notes/lab sheets/practice pages, etc. We keep all of our Science information for each unit in a 3-ring binder. At the end of a unit of study and prior to starting a new unit, students clean out their binders and start fresh with each new unit. We use the following (mostly) consumable materials all year. Please keep your student stocked with these necessary materials for the entire school year: Loose leaf paper Pencils Glue Scissors Highlighters Colored Pencils Reinforcers Pencil pouch or pencil box **Check ALMS website during the summer for updated supply list** Study Skills: How to prepare for quizzes and tests Create Notecards Create your own quiz and take the quiz Study with parent – have parent quiz you on your notes Quizlet Vocab Practice
Social Studies Curriculum covers: The study of: Geography Pre-history Mesopotamia Ancient China Ancient India Ancient Egypt Ancient Greece Ancient Rome The Middle Ages Mesoamerica Organization: 1 inch 3-ring binder for keeping all notes/practice pages, etc. We keep all of our Social studies information for each unit in a 3-ring binder, in sheet protectors. At the end of a unit of study and prior to starting a new unit, students clean out their binders and start fresh with each new unit. We use the following (mostly) consumable materials all year. Please keep your student stocked with these necessary materials for the entire school year: Loose leaf paper Pencils Tape Scissors Highlighters Colored Pencils, Colored Pens Reinforcers Pencil pouch or pencil box Sheet protectors **Check ALMS website during the summer for updated supply list** Study Skills: How to prepare for quizzes and tests Create Notecards Create your own quiz and take the quiz Study with parent – have parent quiz you on your notes Quizlet Vocab Practice
Questions? We look forward to working with our future gator families!
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