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6:00 – 6:20 Advisory
6:25 – 6:40 Per 1
6:45 – 7:00 Per 2
7:05 – 7:20 Per 3
7:25 – 7:40 Per 4
7:45 – 8:00 Per 5
8:05 – 8:20 Per 6
Mr. Sanford
Co-TeacherEarning Master in Teaching
from The Evergreen State College
Here until Thanksgiving Break
Purpose of Advisory:
I am the first person your student sees in the morning.
I am your advocate. If I don’t know something is
going on I can’t help. Please keep me informed.
Advisory
My role is to help your child be successful:AcademicallySociallyEmotionally
Supplies
Copy paperTissues
Need to Know!
The first day of school is Wednesday, September 9th
School hours are 9:20 AM to 3:50 PM
Students may arrive on campus at 8:50 AM, doors for breakfast open at 9:00
Need to Know!
If a student is involved in extra curricular activities, they should be picked up by 5:45 PM.
If they are not, they should walk or ride the bus home and be off campus by 4:05 PM.
“We’ll be around the building tonight and we look forward to greeting you!”
AdministrationDavid Crane-PrincipalKaren Owen-PrincipalMike Miller-Assistant PrincipalCounselorsErin Abel-8th GradeRenee Bert-7th GradeJim McGibbon-6th Grade
Literacy Focus
All teachers teach reading!We work intentionally to build
reading strategies and teach vocabulary
Literacy Focus
To Support Our Readers We Have:School wide incentives and
challengesSummer Reading and Library
Activities
Literacy Focus
As an advisory, we will be challenging ourselves to read.
I expect your student to bring a book everyday to advisory.
Your student needs to read 30 minutes EVERY DAY! Even on the weekend
PBIS School
We teach and re-teach ExpectationsThroughout the school-yearIn all of our Common AreasIn every classroom
PBIS School
Positive Recognitions for students who are doing the right thing!
…And progressive steps to support students who struggle to make good choicesHonor Level System
Positive Recognitions
The Student PlannerEvery Student,
Every Box, Every Day
Look for the essential question (EQ) and/or homework (HW) for each day, in each class
Skyward Family Access
Every Nisqually student has a Skyward Family Access login.
Use this login to check grades and keep on top of your student’s assignments.
*New App*
*New App*
Need help setting up Skyward?
Check out the PowerPoint on our school’s website.
Ask our counselor Ms. Abel for help
Ask the office team for help
How to Sign Up. . . . 1. Log on to NMS website via NTPS2. Click on Family Access
Signing Up Continued. . .3. Complete the Application – Save and Done
Signing Up Continued. . .
4. Registrar Sends and Email Confirmation and Link.
5. Follow the Link and Create Your Family Access Account.
6. The Registrar will Send You a Password.
7. Students will have a Separate Password to their Account.
How Can Families Get Involved?FANSS (Families & Nisqually Students & Staff)Purpose- To Increase the Connections between
School and FamiliesNot a PTAWe Problem Solve Around School Issues and
Provide Input to School LeadershipConferencingGrading and Family AccessActivities and EventsSocial Emotional Issues
General School Policies
Sports Eligibility—A student must be in attendance
during the school day to be eligible to participate in activities, sports practices or games.
Student athletes must also be in good academic standing and on Honor Level 1 or 2.
General School Policies
• Bikes & Boards—• Students riding bicycles, skateboards, etc. to school are required to park and secure them before the first bell. • Bikes and boards are not to be ridden on campus.
General School Policies
• Dress Code—• Hats not allowed, shorts, skirts, and dresses must meet guidelines of the fingertip rule, shirts that promote or depict drugs, alcohol, or violence are not allowed.
General School Policies
NMS Electronics Policy—“Off and Away, All Day” except at the discretion of teachers
who have agreed to the monitoring policy for students who are cleared with a special mark on their school ID.
Conferences
Some changes…In the Fall - Arena
You get to check in with teachers.More details to come!
In the Spring – Student Led Conference
Focus on high school
Please check your email address on Family Access.
Make sure it is the email address that you check regularly.
If you need to make changes, check in with the front office.
First Day of School September 9th
7th/8th Grade Fall Sports Begin Sept. 14th
ALL SPORTS FEES MUST BE PAID BY 9/11 IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FALL SEASON
Picture Day- Sept. 18thOpen House/Family Information Night
- September 24th
FANSS Meeting - Oct. 5th
Questions?If you have a “we” question that will
help all students, please ask it now.If you have a “me” question that is
just related to your student, you can check in with me individually.
