1	Agenda Welcome Who are Middle School Students? Transition to Grade 5 Grade 5 Program Grade 5 Schedule Student Involvement Opportunities First day of School Communication Questions
2	Middle School Students: experience rapid biological/physiological change are sensitive social beings; acceptance by peers is very important are intellectually curious; prefer active learning struggle between autonomy and their continuing dependency needs are idealistic and egocentric despite mood swings…are fun!
3	Transition to Grade 5 provides a bridge between elementary and middle school allows students to gradually gain greater independence orientation program aimed at making students feel comfortable and welcome in their new school
4	SEE HOW THEY GROW!
5	Grade 5 Core Academic Team Mrs. Suzen Stewart (Math/Science) Mr. Wren Harper (ILA/Social Studies) Ms. Jessica Steeves (ILA/Social Studies) Mrs. Lena Green (Math/Science) Mrs. Bonnie Spies (ILA/Social Studies) Mrs. Sally Francia (ILA/Social Studies) Mr. Terry Dion (Math/Science) Ms. Heather Golembeske (Math/Science) Special Education: Mrs. Maureen Burns and Mrs. Michelle Pranger School Psychologists: Mrs. Ingrid Erickson Mrs. Paula Minor
6	Grade 5 Core Academic Courses Integrated Language Arts Mathematics Social Studies Science
7	Fine & Practical Arts Classes Art General Music Instrumental Music Developmental Guidance Health Education Physical Education Wood/Crafts French, Latin, Spanish Wellness Chorus
8	A Day in the Life…A Day Period 1 – Science Period 2 – Math Period 3- Math Period 4 – Physical Education Period 5 – Integrated Language Arts Lunch Period 6 – Writing with a Purpose Period 7 – Social Studies
9	A Day in the Life…B Day Period 1 – Science Period 2 – Math Period 3- Integrated Language Arts Period 4 – Chorus Period 5 – Integrated Language Arts Lunch Period 6 – Writing with a Purpose Period 7 – Social Studies
10	A Day in the Life…C Day Period 1 – Science Period 2 – Math Period 3- Math Period 4 – Wellness Period 5 – Integrated Language Arts Lunch Period 6 – Writing with a Purpose Period 7 – Social Studies
11	Support Programs Tutorial Assistance Program (TAP)– Offers assistance to students having academic difficulty Parent permission is required Program is offered during an FPA period Students can be referred by teachers, parents or Student Assistance Team Student Assistance Team (SAT) – A group of trained, concerned staff members working together to provide early intervention for students Academic concerns Behavioral concerns Social concerns Parents are notified of all referrals to SAT
12	Student Placement RES staff work with JRMS staff to place current grade 4 students into eight balanced homeroom sections In mid-August JRMS administrators will assign a 5th grade teacher to each of the eight sections JRMS scheduling team places current grade 4 students into balanced FPA and World Language Exploratory classes
13	Student Activities Program Student Council Community Outreach After-School Socials Homework Center School Play Summer Enrichment Program Open Gym Jazz Band (Audition) Open Library/Computer with a pass
14	Before/After-School Supervision Before-School Supervision 8:00 AM - 8:45 am This is NOT day-care; it is ONLY for students who have a morning appointment with a teacher There will be a $5.00 charge for students dropped off without a scheduled appointment Paid Morning Program for day-care 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM per diem cost Paid P&R After-School Program for day-care 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM per diem cost
15	First Day of School Grade 5 students report to their homeroom Students are assigned locks, lockers, and computer passwords Orientation activities take place in each team Handbook and homework logs are distributed (parent sign-off sheet must be returned)
16	Communication Peek of the Week JRMS website: www.er9.org/jrms Interim Reports and Report Cards Fall Conferences Phone calls Individual Teacher webpages Coffee with the Principal
17	For individual teacher webpages, go to: www.er9.org/jrms, Teams - Grade 5 Click on teacher name to access their webpage. Click on teacher e-mail address to send an e-mail from your home (students do not have e-mail access at school).
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