Leesville Road Middle School

Rising 6th Grade Open House

January 16, 2014

Welcome• Cindy Kremer, Principal

• Jennifer Pitarra, 6th Grade Assistant Principal

• Whitney McCallister, 6th Grade Guidance Counselor

Communication• School Phone Number: (919) 870-4141

• Website Address: http://leesvillems.wcpss.net

upcoming events, rules, policies, procedures, dress code, etc.

• Twitter: Follow us @LRMSPride

TDAP• Make sure your child has his/her TDAP booster prior to

the first day of school

(NC state law requirement since 2008)

• Please mail or drop off the form (proof of immunization) over the summer at Leesville Road Middle

• Questions? Call Betty Crawford

(919) 870-4144

PRIDE Camp• Orientation for 6th grade students & parents

• The week of August 18-22

• Time (8 AM - ?)

• Students and parents meet as a group, students go on team, meet teachers, tour building, etc. Parents will be able to buy PE clothes, Spiritwear, Locks, and Agendas

Locks• A big source of stress for 6th graders• Must purchase a school combination lock for

hallway locker• May use a personal lock for PE gym locker

(removed at the end of PE period)• Buy a combination lock now so you can

practice this summer. All combination locks work the same way

Registration for Classes• At the end of February, you will receive

registration forms at your elementary school• Teachers will make recommendations for math

placement • Students & parents will choose electives

(choose 4 in order of preference). All students will have Health/PE and one other elective each semester (some electives are year-long)

Registration cont’d• The following slides contain information about

Health/PE and elective choices

• This will help guide you when you receive your registration forms in late February

• This information is up to date as of today, January 16, 2014, but keep in mind that things can change

Improve the overall health and well being of middle school students

Healthful Living

Mission

Healthful LivingFull year course grades 6- 8 Students rotate every two weeks between Physical

Education and Health class. Physical Education classes will use the gym, track,

and three athletic fields.Focuses on Motor Skills, Movement Concepts, and Health-

Enhancing Fitness through a variety of fitness activities, team sports, dual sports, and individual sports.

Health classes are held in the Health modular unit.Topics include Character Education, Mental and

Emotional Health, Personal and Consumer Health, Interpersonal Communication and Relationship Skills, Nutrition and Physical Activity, and The Dangers of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs.

Dress out for PE and wear athletic sneakers. Bring a personal lock to use in the locker

room.

Physical Education Requirements: grades 6-8

Regulation Physical Education clothing includes: 1. Leesville Road Middle School t-shirt (T-shirts purchased through the

PTSA) This includes older style gray colored Leesville PE t-shirts, LRMS

school team shirts, LRMS school sports team shirts, LRMS spirit wear

Students must change their shirt! No tank tops or spaghetti straps, no writing on t-shirts 

2. Athletic shorts or athletic pants with elastic waist and no zipper  Pants with zippers, jeans, jean shorts, cargo pants, cargo shorts,

“stretchy” jeans, tights, spandex, leggings, “jeggings”, pajamas, “short” shorts, “sophies”, etc. are not acceptable   

3. Athletic sneakers with laces tied tight or Velcro straps  Flip-flops, sandals, dress shoes, “boat” shoes, boots, slippers,

sneakers with wheels, slip-on sneakers, Toms, etc. are not acceptable Participating in bare feet or only socks is not acceptable Students who do not have sneakers will not be allowed to participate

in class activities and will lose all points for the class activities 

Career & Technical Education

Mission

1. To provide course offerings that meet student needs, interests, abilities, and aspirations.

2. To respond to actual or anticipated opportunities for employment, advanced education, and practical life application for the 21st century.

Exploratory CTE Courses Business, Finance, Information Technology

(BFIT)

Computer Skills and Applications 1 (CSA I): grades 6 – 8

Touch typing, Computer Fundamentals, Letters & Reports etc.

Computer Skills and Applications 2 (CSA II): grades 7 & 8

Pre-requisite CSA 1Digital Literacy, Word Processing, Spreadsheets and

Presentation Software

Exploring Business Marketing & Entrepreneurship: grade 8

Pre-Requisites CSA I & IIEntrepreneurship & Careers in Industry

Exploring Career Decisions: grades 7 & 8

Exploratory CTE Courses Exploring Family and Consumer

Sciences (FACS): Grades 6-8

Exploring FACS- Family FocusInterpersonal Relationships, Nutrition &

Wellness, Child Development and Interior Design

Exploring FACS- Consumer Focus Personal Finance, Food Service & Hospitality

and Apparel TechnologyTechnology Design & Innovation: grades 6 -8

Engineering & Design ConceptsTechnological Systems: grades 7 & 8

Prerequisite Technology Design & Innovation

The Arts

In today’s globally competitive world, innovative thinking and creativity are essential for all school children.

High quality, standards-based instruction in the arts develops these skills and effectively engages, retains, and prepares future-ready students for graduation and success in an entrepreneurial economy.

Mission

The ArtsBand

Beginning Band grade 6Must sign up for it in Sixth gradeNo beginning band in 7th or 8th gradeStudents start off on Flute, Clarinet,

Trumpet, or Trombone. Post first concert, students are able to

audition for other instruments such as: oboe, bassoon, saxophones, baritones, tuba, or percussion.

The Arts cont’d.

Orchestra6th grade elective for the entire year

The instrument of choice selected after class begins in the Fall.

No prior experience is necessary Two formal concerts throughout the year Other smaller performances at the school.  Field trips include performances at Crabtree Valley

Mall in December, an Eastern Regional Music Performance Adjudication in Fayetteville in March. 

The Arts cont’d.

DanceDancers in the 6th grade program will learn a variety of techniques

Choreographic tools, improvisation, dance history and much more.

Small projects, some individual, others in a group. Work together and create your own dance performance

Informal concert at the end of the semester. Use creativity and your imagination

Learn how to be a team player and accomplish a masterpiece that you and your parents will love!

The Arts cont’d.

Basic Foundations in Art/Introduction to Visual Art: grade 6

Pottery/Sculpture Design, Drawing/ Painting Design, or Sculpture/Crafts: grade 7

Drawing/Painting Design, Visual Composition and Design, or Pottery/ Sculpture Design: grade 8 All art classes are taught using the Design Thinking Process.

As you tour the school tonight or exit the building be sure to notice the student work on display and the tile mosaic in the entryway.

Art

1. To develop and demonstrate a basic ability in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Spanish.

2. To learn about Spanish culture and geography in order to gain an understanding of its role in our world. 

Goals ofMiddle School Spanish

Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced Spanish

Pacing Guide & Topics

6th grade: Beginning Spanish (1 semester--no prerequisites) Greetings, numbers, weather, calendar, and school-

related vocabulary7th grade: Intermediate Spanish (1

semester--Beg. Span. as a prerequisite) Food and healthy lifestyles, sports, and leisure

activities/places8th grade: Advanced Spanish (year-long)

Beginning & Intermediate Spanish are prerequisites Family and celebrations, bedroom furnishing,

colors, clothing, and shopping

Spanish, cont’d• Upon successful completion of Advanced

Spanish in 8th grade, students will take the EOC (End of Course) Exam

• Passing the EOC for Advanced Spanish earns the student high school credit for Spanish I and the student can enter high school taking Spanish II

We look forward to working with you at

LRMS!

Go Lions!