KYRENE DEL PUEBLO: A SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE!

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1 KYRENE DEL PUEBLO: A SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE!

2 Video and Meet Our Staff Welcome to Pueblo (video) Meet our staff Bulldogs!

3 Time to Celebrate! We are an A rated school by the Arizona Department of Education. Named an A+ School of Excellence by the Arizona Educational Foundation in Spring of Named Best Middle School in Chandler by the East Valley Tribune in Fall of Our Spelling Bee winner for 2016, advanced to the Regional Bee. Our Geography Bee winner for 2016 is advancing to the Regional Geography Beek. Pueblo is home to many award winning teachers, including recipients of the Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education Awards and the Arizona State University Student Teacher of the Year.

4 All About Pueblo Kyrene del Pueblo was built in 1987 We have 823 students in 6 th, 7 th and 8 th grades We currently have 9 core teachers in 6 th grade Our sixth teachers have many years of experience working with sixth grade students and they truly LOVE nurturing the students through their transition into Middle School There are 10 electives classes offered at Pueblo Our administrative staff is comprised of a Principal, an Assistant Principal, two Dean of Students and a Counselor. Each grade level is assigned an administrator which continues to support the teaming concept of Middle School Our feeder elementary schools are Paloma, Mirada, Manitas and Mariposa Our school hours are 8:30-3:30 M, T, Th, F and 8:30-2:00 on W

5 Pueblo Middle School: A School of Excellence Mission Statement: Pueblo is a community of learners who focus upon personal excellence. As a staff, we believe in capitalizing on the strengths and needs of our diverse learners. We maintain high academic standards, inspire personal excellence, and cultivate futures of success and significance. Exciting Opportunities at Pueblo: Middle school schedule that features a focus upon integrated learning by teams of teachers. STEAM focus including project based learning and arts integration. School Wide iclass designed to enrich the core curriculum. Students rotate each quarter to enhance learning. Participant in the ASU iteach Teacher Candidate Program

6 S.T.E.A.M. Focus at Pueblo Program Overview STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) K-8 experience at Paloma and Pueblo campuses Opportunities to explore interests in visual, performing and media arts Teachers will integrate arts instruction in the lessons in core content Increase elective learning opportunities in the arts Increased experiences in Project Based Learning

7 Classes offered at Pueblo Core Classes on Team English Language Arts/Advanced ELA Varied Levels of Math Science Social Studies iclass Electives Art Theatre PE Orchestra Choir Culinary Arts Band Guitar Spanish Leadership 7 th and 8 th grade Spanish uses the 9 th grade curriculum and students have an opportunity to test for high school credit at the end of 8 th grade. They must take 7 th and 8 th grade Spanish.

8 What math courses will my child take while at Pueblo? Grade Level Math One Year Ahead in Math Two Years Ahead in Math Sixth Grade 6 th Grade Math Pre-Algebra Linear Algebra Seventh Grade Pre-Algebra Linear Algebra Algebra (H.S.) Eighth Grade Linear Algebra Algebra (H.S.) Geometry (H.S.) What is the placement process for ELA and Math? **Our high school level math classes are taught by teachers with secondary certification and count for high school credit

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10 STUDENTS ARE ASSIGNED FOUR OF THESE CLASSES STUDENTS CHOOSE ONE OF THES CLASSES

11 STUDENTS CHOOSE TWO OF THESE CLASSES

12 Before you complete the Course Registration Form, please take a few minutes to sit down with your child and watch the short, fun, video on YouTube explaining how this process works! The link is provided on the form.

13 Sixth Grade Enrichment and Extracurricular Activities: Student Council Yearbook FOR Club Learning Lab ACE Club Running Club Leaders In Art Club Special Needs Olympics Leaders in Broadcasting Spike Camp Show Choir Interscholastic Athletics Jazz Band Leaders in Sign Language Recycling Club Native American Club Courage Retreats Quarterly field trips/celebrations

14 Nuts and Bolts Pueblo Technology and Cell Phone Usage Buses Air conditioned, camera Visit for bus routes Cafeteria Breakfast - Served from 8:30am to 8:55 am (Breakfast= $1.00) (Reduced=.30) Lunch- (Lunch Combo= $2.65) (Reduced=.40) Wider Variety of Choices/MENU AVAILABLE ONLINE Extra time as needed Mylunchmoney.com Check or Cash accepted EVERYONE EATS!

15 Athletics JV & Varsity (cut sports): Boy s Soccer, Girl s Volleyball, Boy s Basketball, Girl s Softball, Girl s Soccer, Boy s Baseball & Girl s Basketball Non-cut Sports: Cross Country, Cheer, Wrestling & Track and Field Physicals are required prior to trying out or participating Physicals are valid for 365 days from date of issue More Information Available on Pueblo s Website Participation Fees (Can Use tax credit donation) Cut Sports= Non-cut sports= Cheer/Dance= Financial Assistance is available

16 Safety and Security Fire Drills Lock Down Drills Visitors- Need to sign in and wear a badge while visiting We keep the exterior gates closed at all times during the school day Security system with cameras Fencing Continual review and improvement for school safety School Safety Assessment and Prevention Team

17 Drop Off and Pick Up **South Gate in front of school is the main entrance and exit gate for students. It is opened for arrival procedures at 8:30. **Opened by a staff member at 7:45 and 8:00 for Learning Lab SG Please Pull Forward

18 Drop Off and Pick Up **South Gate in front of school is the main entrance and exit gate for students. It is opened for arrival procedures at 8:30. SG

19 Safety and Security School Resource Officer (SRO) is a certified law enforcement officer who is permanently assigned to provide coverage to a school or a set of schools. The SRO is specifically trained to perform three roles: law enforcement officer; law-related counselor; and law-related education teacher.

20 HOW TO SURVIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL AHHHH!!! Don t worry, we will take great care of them! Communication Boundaries Peer Pressure Lack of Organization Idle time Getting/Staying involved

21 Working together to ensure success! Foster independence Teach our students to advocate for themselves Offer academic supports Parent VUE Conferences held when needed and 2 special nights each year , phone, note, stop by the office

22 Communication Sign up for Pueblo s listserv Newsletters Remind 101 Twitter, Facebook, Instagram PTO meetings

23 Pueblo Showcase Last Name A-L begin with Exploratories Visual Arts Rm D3 Culinary Arts D2 Performing Arts D1 Spanish D5 Chorus /Guitar C1 PE Gym Band/Orchestra J10 Last Name M-Z begin with Core ELA Rm B2 and B3 Math Rm B4 Science Rm B9 Social Studies Rm B10

24 Kyrene del Pueblo Middle School: A School of EXCELLENCE!