WELCOME TO KLINGER MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

WELCOME TO KLINGER MIDDLE SCHOOL “BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS ONE STORY AT A TIME” Mr. James Ford-ACTING PRINCIPAL Email-fordja@centennialsd.org Follow us @Klinger_MS #1klinger

CSD Vision and Core Values CSD VIsion We are a learning community inspiring excellence through innovation, curiosity and risk-taking in a trusting environment.

School School Communication Safety #1klinger Supporting Innovative Student Learning Success

Today’s Goals To give you an overview of: ● Klinger Programs ● Home & School Communication ● Grade 6 Scheduling and Programs ● Interactions with teachers and students ● SWPBIS– Positive Behavior Program ● Clubs and Activities ● Guidance Staff #1klinger

WELCOME TO MIDDLE SCHOOL ❖ A little anxiety is normal. ❖ Children will experience transition and change. ❖ Our goal is to cultivate growth during this time. #1klinger

What’s New For Incoming Middle Schoolers 1. Canvas-Learning Management System 2. 1-1 with Google Chromebooks 3. Getting connected a. Twitter b. Smore Newsletters c. Instagram d. Facebook

KLINGER EVENTS AND CLUBS Events Clubs • Student Council • School Dances • Ski Club • Thon • FBLA • Laser Tag • Builders Club • Field Day • Lego League • Pep Rallies • Strategic Gaming Club • Achievement • Reading Olympics Breakfasts • Baking Club • PTO Events • Art Club • Field Trip

THE SCHOOL DAY & BELL SCHEDULE • School begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m. • Late buses available every day at 4:15 PM

Bell Schedule

Sample Student Schedule Time Time Block (minutes) Period (minutes) 1 Day 2 Day 1 43 1 89 ELA 2 43 3 43 2 89 Math 4 43 5 43 Science 3 89 6 43 Social Studies 7 43 Expo 1 Expo 2 4 89 8 43 Expo 3 Expo 4

First Day Of School #1klinger What To Expect! • Parent drop-off is in the rear of the building. Please do not block bus drop-off/pick-up area. • All 6 th grade students report to the cafeteria and they will then be dismissed by their 1st Period Class (Day 1) • An E-Alert will be sent home on Monday, August 20th. Additional communication will also be sent out closer to the first day. • Student schedules were posted on August 16th

#1klinger EXPO CLASSES The special area classes students take in grade 6 are as follows: ❖ 6th-Grade Academic Seminar ❖ Gen. Music Or Performance Music ❖ Physical Education/Health ❖ Art

HOME-SCHOOL COMMUNICATION ● Website ○ Social Media ○ Twitter-@Klinger_MS, Facebook, Instagram ○ Teacher Webpages ○ Smore Newsletter ○ E-alerts ○ Parent-Staff Contacts (e-mail) ● Parent Portal – Skyward (you can go to the lower office to retrieve this.) ○ Grades ○ Interim Report ● Back To School Night-September 13th, 2018 ● Parent-Teacher Conferences in November #1klinger

ROLE OF THE GUIDANCE COUNSELOR Last Name A-L Ms. Karen Blumenthal Email-blumka@centennialsd.org Last Name M-Z Ms. Renee Stanley- Email-stanre@centennialsd.org • Guidance counselors play a critical role in a middle school • They will provide support for you and your child in a variety of academic, social and emotional areas #1klinger

WAYS KMS SUPPORTS ACADEMIC BEHAVIORS ● Consistent Routines ● Student handbook ● Student Services will be available Team online ○ Administrators ● Canvas ○ Teachers Portal-Learning ○ Counselors Management ○ Social Worker System ○ School ○ Teacher Websites Psychologist ● Family Portal ○ Nurse ○ SAP Team ● SWPBIS #1klinger

SCHOOL WIDE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT (SWPBIS) ❖ School Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (SWPBIS) is a research and evidenced-based practice. ❖ It creates a common vision of behavioral expectations through consistent language and practices. ❖ SWPBIS is a framework of tiered approaches to address ALL the needs of our students. #1klinger

Our SWPBIS MOTTO . . . #1klinger

WE ARE HERE TO HELP! • If you need help, simply ask • We’re all here to help your child be successful • Principal and Assistant Principal • Guidance Counselors • Ms. Stanley • Ms. Blumenthal • School Social Worker • Mrs. Quinlan • Classroom Teachers • Secretaries • Mrs. Targonski (Upper Office) • Mrs. Irizarry (Lower Office) • Mrs. Godfrey (Guidance/Attendance) #1klinger

WELCOME TO KMS R E W S N A D N A N O I T S E U Q