+What’s the big deal about middle school anyway?

A brief overview of what to expect in sixth grade at Londonderry Middle School

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This year there are some BIG changes for everyone…

•new friends•new teachers•new responsibilities

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Your kids expect a lot…

•to learn about new things in classes•to make connections and feel safe with others•to have fun

+But what do we expect of them?

“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Respect Responsibility

Compassion

Teamwork

Enthusiasm

+ Respect

Being respectful to others

Saying please and thank you

Saying excuse me

Apologizing when you have made a mistake or done something wrong.

+ Responsibility

•Being responsible for actions and accepting the natural consequences for those actions.

• I am firm but fair when dealing with

discipline issues.

+ Compassion

Being willing to help others in need.

+ Teamwork

ALL students belong to the sixth grade teamLearn to work together as individuals to accomplish goals while we are here at school – to get good grades, or to be a good friend, etc.

+Enthusiasm

“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Think about it. It is so true.

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After school policy: Students must have a ride to bring them home by 4pm if they stay after.

Library Hours: •Monday-Thursday until 3:30pm •Fridays until 3pm

Some other things that you should know about

+If your child forgets something...

Parents can drop items off in the FRONT main office. It is then your child’s responsibility to pick up items between classes, before lunch, or on their way to music or gym.

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and…Sixth Grade Socials!

What do your kids

have to look forward to this year?

Resiliency 4 Life

Ed-Venture

Days

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Ed-Venture Days•Adventure-based learning experiences lead by teachers

•Promote personal and group growth

•Skills Ed-Venture teaches:• Building healthy relationships• Trust• Creative problem solving• Decision making• Communication and listening skills• Cooperation• Social responsibility

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Resiliency 4 Life•Life skills program •The resiliency program is designed to give kids the tools they need to deal with many life issues:

• peer pressure• how to make good decisions• how to say no to drugs and alcohol• how to be assertive• conflict resolution• internet safety which includes cyber

bullying.,

+Most importantly this year…

And always tell me I’m beautiful!

Have fun!

Make good choices

Learn new things.

Music credits:Pennies from Heaven by Louis PrimaYoung at Heart by Jimmy Durante