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Welcome to Orientation Conferences 2019-2020
Welcome to Team ULURU
Our team: Ms. Miller, Ms. Norman, Ms. White, Ms. Peerenboom
Introducing Ms. Miller
Add photo here► 9th year teaching ELA (6 years high school and 2 years middle school), and
3rd year teaching at MGMS► Graduate of Harris Stowe State University-St.louis, MO (undergrad) and
Hamline University-St. Paul, MN (graduate) ► Live in Brooklyn Park with my daughter, Haniyah and boyfriend, Gary ► Some of the things I love to do in my free time is travel (Puerto Rico,
Cancun), read and host a monthly book club, workout(Zumba, HIIT, Spin, Yoga), cook vegan dishes, and visit museums
► Favorite books: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison and All about Love: New Visions by bell hooks
► Favorite quote: “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.” -Maya Angelou
7 Grade ELA CurriculumIn this course you will learn about:
• Reading Literature - fiction, nonfiction, drama, poetry
• Writing - expository, formal, informal• Speaking, Viewing, Listening - discussion,
presentations, media analysis • Language Skills - expanding vocabulary;
continued use of English conventions, i.e. spelling, capitalization, punctuation Grading
80% Summative20% Formative
Introducing Ms. Peerenboom● Grew up outside of Chicago, IL● Earned bachelor’s degree from
the University of Wisconsin-Madison…Go Badgers!
● Earned master’s degree from St. Mary’s University
● Married to another math teacher● Has a rescue dog, Archie● 14th year teaching at MGMS
It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.-Albus Dumbledore
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by JK Rowling
Pre-Algebra Curriculum
Pre-Algebra will be using a flipped classroom! More info will
be emailed home, or just ask your student’s math teacher!
Grading90% Summative10% Formative
In this course, you will learn about● Integer Operations● Solving Equations● Rational Numbers● Proportions
● Graphing● Geometry● Data Analysis● Algebra
Linear Algebra Curriculum
Grading90% Summative10% Formative
Your child will get an Algebra 1 book - it should stay at home all year!
In this course, you will learn about● Expressions, Equations, and Functions● Real Numbers● Solving, Graphing, and Writing Linear Equations● Solving and Graphing Linear Inequalities● Systems of Equations and Inequalities
Algebra 1 CurriculumGrading
90% Summative10% Formative
Your child will get an Algebra 1 book - it should stay at home all year!
In this course, you will learn about
● Expressions, Equations and Functions ● Real Numbers● Linear Equations and Inequalities● Systems of Equations and Inequalities● Exponential Functions● Polynomials and Factoring● Quadratic Equations● Radicals and Geometry● Rational Equations● Probability and Data Analysis
Introducing Ms. White
Add photo here Grew up in St. Joseph, MNCollege of St Benedict - BiologyUniversity of St. Thomas - MATTwo sons, Emmitt (10) & Henry
(12), both in Osseo schoolsUniversity of MN Pole Vault Coach17th year at MGMS
“The scientist is not a person who gives the right answers, but one who asks the right questions.”
― Claude Levi-Strauss
7th Grade Science Curriculum
In this course you will learn about:Scientific method HeredityCharacteristics of Living Things EvolutionClassification EcologyMicroscope skills Human Body SystemsPlants and animals DissectionCells Phenology
Grading80% summative20% formative
Introducing Ms. Norman About me:★ Bachelors degree from the University of North Dakota★ Masters Degree from Bethel University ★ Married with 3 kids
○ 5 year old - Graham○ 3 year old - Adelynn (Addy)○ 1 month - Owen
This is my 5th year at MGMS. I LOVE teaching history and strive to make each lesson new, exciting and engaging. I appreciate learning from students *almost as much as they learn from me.
“Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground.” -Theodore Roosevelt
7th Grade Social Studies CurriculumCURRICULUM:Trimester 1► Government, Economics, Geography – start of United States History
(Expansionism)Trimester 2► United States History: Civil War to the Progressive MovementTrimester 3► United States History: WWI to the 1980’s
GRADING:► 80% summative► 20% formative
Academic Support Teachers (ASTs)
Susan WilderMath Achievers
Kelsey GroebnerReading Lab
Academic support teachers are available this evening in their classrooms.
Please drop by the exploratory classrooms and meet your
exploratory teachers!
Exploratory Information
World Language English Language Learners
Special Education
Technology EducationPhysical Education/Health
FACS
Music Art
AVID
Team Schedule8:10 - 8:55 Core 1
8:59 - 9:44 Core 2
9:48 - 10:33 Exploratory 1
10:37 - 11:17 Advisory/Flex
11:17 - 11:47 Lunch
11:51 - 12:13 Advisory/Flex
12:17 - 1:02 Exploratory 2
1:06 - 1:51 Core 3
1:55 - 2:40 Core 4
MGMS Expectations
Advisory/FLEX● The components of Advisory are:
○ Career and College Readiness○ Digital Citizenship○ Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), ○ Team Building (Circles of Power and Respect)○ Academic Check-Ins
● FLEX offers opportunities for students to develop competence with curriculum standards and benchmarks○ Support and enrichment provided during school day.
MGMS POWER Binders
Grade Level Supply Lists
MGMSPOWER Binders
★ Trapper Keeper or 3 ring heavy duty binder (2” or larger)
★ 8 insertable tab dividers★ 2 packages of loose leaf paper★ 1 package of graph paper★ 1 spiral notebooks★ 4 Black felt tip markers★ Highlighters★ 3 erasers★ 36 pencils (2 kept in pouch at all times)★ Colored pencils (12 pack)★ Ruler★ Calculator (TI30XIIS preferred)★ Earbuds★ Planner (school = $3 or one from home)**2 pack of combo locks for hallway locker and phy ed locker
Standards Based Grading
A task rubric with scores ranging from 4-0 is used at Maple Grove Middle School.
Task marks are used for formative assessments (e.g. classwork and homework) and summative assessments (e.g. papers and tests). Each course will have specific rubrics and category weights.
Assessments are aligned to reporting standards and are recorded in the grade book, accessible through ParentVue.
Parent ResourcesPARENT VUE
To keep track of your student’s:● Attendance● Grades● Lunch Account● Standardized Test Data
SCHOOLOGYTo keep track of your student’s:
● Weekly Schedule● Due dates● Specific class information● Rubrics● Resources
Watch for team updates/newsletters in your email inbox!
Student-Led Conferences Info
Student-led conferences are a very important way to engage students in understanding and
taking ownership of their learning. This conference structure will help us to build
better communication and stronger relationships with all families.
Fall Conference InformationFall Conferences - Focus on Goal Setting
This conference is an opportunity for the student, teacher and families to get to know one another so that a partnership can be formed to best support the student’s goals.
October 3 from 3:15-7:30pm Students with Last Names A-K
and October 8 from 3:30-7:30pm
Students with Last Names L-Z
Winter Conference InformationWinter Conferences - Focus on Academic Progress
This conference is an opportunity for the student, teacher and families to discuss academic progress and continue to support the student’s goals.
January 23 from 3:15-7:30pm Students with Last Names A-K
and January 28 from 3:30-7:30pmStudents with Last Names L-Z
Spring Conference InformationSpring Conferences - Focus on Performance and Growth
This conference is an opportunity for the student, teacher and families to celebrate the student’s performance and growth throughout the school year.
May 7 from 3:30-7:00 pmPortfolio Showcase
Out of School Time- The Spot The Spot
Monday - Friday 2:50- 6:00 pm
The SPOT is a safe and supervised, student-driven after school program for middle school students. Qualified staff build meaningful relationships through hands-on leadership opportunities that invest in student ideas, desires, and interests. The SPOT offers a variety of specialized camps, academic support, and enriching
activities to promote personal growth and student success. Youth who attend the SPOT receive
encouragement, experience ownership, develop life skills, and build friendships that can last a lifetime.
Cost:
Consistent ScheduleThe same schedule week-to-week. $14.75 per afternoon.
Drop-In CareAs needed. Requires 3 days of advance notice through our online system. $17.50 per afternoon.
Non-School DayDays when school is not in session.
● $40 per student/day if registered by deadline (Standard Rate).
● $50 per student/day if registered after the deadline, and subject to space availability (Extended Rate).
QUESTIONS?: email [email protected]
Out of School Time- Targeted Services
Targeted Services Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:50- 4:20 Targeted Services does not meet on conference nights
Targeted services provides fun, after school programming built for students to become more engaged in the school community and deepen their knowledge and skills in a variety of ways. Targeted Services is taught and supervised by licensed teachers, with the ultimate goal is to give students the assets, strengths, and protective factors to be successful at school.
Cost: FREE!
Students qualify for free programming by filling out a CLP- Intake form (found in student services). Students will be able to sign up for specific classes that they are interested in.
There is an after school bus on these days for students in MGMS boundaries.
QUESTIONS?: email [email protected]
