Fifth Grade Parent Meeting

Sells Middle School2013-2014

Welcome to Sells Middle School

PTO Involvement

Introducing 2012-2013 President Karen Eicher Membership Committees

Leaders/ Co-leaders Volunteering

• How does PTO contribute? – Student Recognition

– Market Day

– Canteens

– Breakfast for OAA’s

– Athletics Concessions

– Staff Hospitality

– Sell-a-bration

– Special Guests/Presentations

– Supporting School Initiatives

– Gifts to the School

What is a team?

-Academically- Equal number of boys and girls-Musically

The entire sixth grade will be divided into two, heterogeous groups of students.

What is a team?

• There will be a common group of teachers assigned to each team.

• There is a Team Leader assigned to coordinate each team.

• The Team Leader helps to facilitate the needs of the student as well as the concerns of the parents.

A Typical Day at Sells

• 3 Academic Blocks = 6 periods

• Math Block (84 minutes)

• Science or SS (SS Seminar) A-day/B-day (84 minutes) OR unit based rotation.

• Language Arts Block (84 minutes)

• Lunch (30 minutes) = 1 period

• 2 Related Arts Blocks = 2 periods

There are 9 periods in the day.

Music

• Band

• Choir

• Strings (Level 1 or Level 2)

*Music will be taken every other day with SC

SS or SS Seminar

These Are Your Choices

•Physical Education (18 weeks)

•Reading 6 (18 weeks)

Every Student Takes…

School Climate/Bullying

• Parents and the school need to work together!

• Get involved & stay involved in what your child is doing in middle school!

• Facebook/Cell phones…Be aware of what your child is posting/sending, what’s on their wall!

• Higher rate of bullying on-line/phones.

What The School Is Doing• Proactive programs: Character Pillars/Anti-

bullying programs/High School Role Models/Jr TI.

• Merit system for positive behavior.

• Teacher awareness/involvement.

• Guidance counselor teaching lessons in class, small group, and individual settings.

• Prompt and thorough investigation into reports received. *Student handbook used*

How To Report Bullying

• Student contact with staff member

• Parent contact with school

• On-line reporting system (www.dublinschools.net/sells)

• We can’t help if we don’t know

• Students/parents often don’t report because they fear it will make things worse. This is usually not true.

• Course Selection Sheets were sent home this week with your child.

• Select Music and SS choice.

• Return to your child’s classroom teacher March 11, 2013.

Scheduling Scheduling

Study Center Meets Every Other Day

• Homework• Focused Learning• Teacher Assistance• Library• Silent Reading• Organizational Skills

Cafeteria

• SPS EZ pay (same as elementary)

• Large variety of choices!

• Sack Lunch

• Hot lunches $2.65

• A la carte:

– Yogurt, sandwiches, salads, pizza, fruits, vegetables, cookies and much

more!!

• Recycling Program

• Seating

Co-Curricular Activities

Outdoor Education

• Heartland in Marengo, Ohio (28 miles)

• 3 Days, 2 nights

• Fee - $110/student

• Dates: week of 11/11

• Nature’s Classroom

Clubs

• Art Club

• Ski Club

• Shamrockin’ Club

• Junior TI

• Drama/Musical

• Yearbook

• Student Council

• Broadcast Club

Canteens

• Friday after school

• PTO Volunteer sign –up

• Food, friends and music

• Outdoor Tailgate before home football game.

• Bailey Elementary

• Indian Run Elementary

• Thomas Elementary

• Wright Elementary

Fifth Grade VisitationsMonday, April 8, 2013

9:30 am – 11:00 am

Fifth Grade VisitationsMonday, April 8, 2013

9:30 am – 11:00 am

OPEN HOUSE• Date: August 12 and 13 (look for a Date: August 12 and 13 (look for a

packet in August)packet in August)• PTO School Supply SalePTO School Supply Sale• Activity Passes on SaleActivity Passes on Sale• YearbookYearbook• Locker assignmentsLocker assignments• Student picturesStudent pictures• Emergency forms returnedEmergency forms returned

***Schedules will be sent home, by ***Schedules will be sent home, by mail, in August.mail, in August.

• All 6th grade students report to the gym upon arrival.

• Bring school supplies or leave in locker.

• Teachers will escort students to their 1st period class.

First Day of SchoolWednesday, August 21

http://www.dublinschools.net/sells

• Course Description Booklet

• Newsletter Sign Up

• Calendar

• Messages

• Curriculum Capsules

• PTO

• Progress Book

Thank you!

Sells is the greatest! We look forward to meeting your child!