SENECA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Haine Middle School 4 th to 5 th Grade Orientation May 16, 2017
WELCOME Welcome to Haine Middle School Administrative and Support Staff -Cassandra Doggrell HMS Principal -Megan Lizewski Acting Assistant Principal -Jennifer Shipe School Counselor -Amy Taylor Front Office/Attendance Secretary -Julie Stanek Administration Office Secretary -Lynne Rodrigues School Nurse
PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN FAMILY AND SCHOOL Communication and trust are keys to a successful 5 th grade experience. -Direct Communication -phone and email contact -scheduled conferences -Indirect communication -building website -classroom/team website pages -School Messenger System -PTO Informational Blasts -Parent Portal at www.svsd.net
HAINE PTO Kara Challingsworth, Co-President Jody Mischik, C0-President The Haine PTO provides outstanding resources and opportunities for our students.
HMS HOMEROOM TEACHERS Team Configuration 2 or 3 teachers per team 2 Teacher Team -English Language Arts/Social Studies -Math/Science 3 Teacher Team -English Language Arts -Math -Science/Social Studies
ACADEMIC PROGRAM Academic Subjects -English Language Arts -Writing -Math -Science -Social Studies Specials/Arts -Art -Music -Physical Education -CIRC (Tech/Library) -Spanish Most Special Area Subjects are Graded, All Progress can be monitored through the Online Parent Portal at www.svsd.net
CLASSROOM COMPOSITION Heterogeneous Groupings Based on Academic and Behavioral Needs of All Students Information gathered from previous teachers, data sources such as NWEA, Grades, PSSA Tests, etc. Full integration of the 3 Elementary Buildings, HES-CVE-RES Range of special education services throughout learning environments Inclusion support Pull out support Supplemental Support Gifted Support Autism Support Emotional Support -Speech Therapy -OT, PT, Vision, Hearing
ACADEMIC PROGRAM Focus on Student Thinking and Exploration Metacognitive Learning -critical awareness of one s thinking/learning and oneself as a thinker and learner -focuses on higher level thinking -teacher modeled thought processes -students plan, monitor, and assess one s understanding and performance -synthesis of multiple ideas and concepts -connection to real world application -fosters independent responsibility for success Typical Classroom -Whole Group Instruction -Small Group Collaboration -Differentiated Learning Opportunities for Individuals
EVOLUTION OF EFFECTIVE CLASSROOMS 10 YEARS AGO VS. TODAY 10 Years Ago Teacher led classroom Straight Rows Lecture and note taking One size fits all approach to planning Grading based on doing work and tasks to completion Classrooms Today Teacher facilitated student exploration Small Group Collaboration and Discussion Deeper content focus, not just doing but exploring and pushing thinking and analysis to higher levels
ACADEMIC RESOURCES ELA Benchmark Literacy Reading Series Multiple resources for ELA including novels, non-fiction magazines and periodicals as well as a wide-range of online research opportunities Lucy Calkins Writing Math Expressions Math- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Math Tasks and supplemental resources Science/Social Studies ASSET and Hands on Science Lessons Social Studies Beyond the Textbook
LEARNING EXTENSIONS Weekly Activity/Club Period -Performing Arts -Band, Strings, Chorus -Art/Clay Clubs -Spanish Club -Lego Club -Announcement Club -Technology Club -PE Club -STEM Club -Graphic Design -Spirit Club -Animal Awareness Club -Drama Club Yearly Events -Cultural Day -Career Day -Meet the Teacher Night -Open Houses -Art Show -Field Day -Field Trips -Guest Presentations -Assemblies
ACADEMIC RESOURCES Bring Your Own Technology -Educational purposes -Homeroom/Team established rules for usage -Used to enhance the academic experience -Notably successful in Classrooms -Not required, shared devices available in classrooms -Full outline of information available in student handbook -Secure access within district facilities through device registration It is highly recommended that families frequently monitor technology to ensure appropriate usage of messaging, photo, and internet resources. 1:1 initiative with ThinkPad K-2 Kindles, 3 rd and 4 th ThinkPad, 5 th and 6 th ThinkPad (Fall 2017)
ACADEMIC RESOURCES CIRC: Creativity, Innovation, Research Center Overview of changes in the Library/Technology Department K-6 Initiative based on preparing students with skills for the future STEAM focused area supported by curriculum and specialized staff Process of Design, Create, and Present Haine will begin implementation next year with space design, resource integration, and schedule/staff support
5 TH GRADE STUDENT DAY -Arrival: Morning Stroll in Gym and/or Breakfast in Cafeteria -Morning Announcements (HNN), Attendance -Combination of approx. 72 minutes of ELA, 72 minutes of Math, 35 minutes for Science and 35 minutes for Social Studies -30 minutes for Lunch -35 minutes for A&E Period -35 minutes for Special Areas (increased CIRC learning) -Scheduled Raider Round Up Times -Dismissal via Announcement System
SUPPORT PROGRAMS SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPT. Y.E.S.S. Youth Educational Support Services 504 Plans Guidance Groups -Boy s Club -Girl s Club -Changing Families Group -Healing Hearts Group -Organizational Skills Group
MEASURING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT PSSA Testing, April 2018 NWEA Testing, 3 Benchmarks per year On-going curriculum based classroom assessments Focus on in-class formative assessments of individual performance
DISTRICT WIDE OLWEUS ANTI-BULLYING PROGRAM -5 th Grade Students work through developmentally appropriate content around the types of bullying and earn monthly tokens representing the monthly theme -Students participate in classroom meetings that incorporate a variety of Bully Prevention and Reaction Topics as well as Community Building Activities. -Online reporting available through Sprigeo on the SVSD District Website
STUDENT HANDBOOK -Contains general building guidelines and processes -Handbook reviews will occur with students in the classroom, with the building administration, and at home with families -Student Planners
HMS BUILDING SAFETY INFORMATION Adult Visitors, Sign in Procedures Must have a valid photo ID All guests enter through front entry Absences /Attendance Building Safety Drills and Plans Allergy Management
THANK YOU Questions and comments can be directed to the appropriate staff members below. If you wish to discuss your child s individual needs in detail please contact us to arrange for a phone call or meeting. Mrs. Doggrell, Principal Mrs. Lizewski, Act Asst. Pri. Mrs. Shipe, Counselor Mrs. Rodrigues, Nurse Mrs. Stanek, Secretary Mrs. Taylor, Secretary email: doggrellcr@svsd.net email: lizewskima@svsd.net email: shipejj@svsd.net email: rodrigueslh@svsd.net email: stanekjl@svsd.net email: tayloral@svsd.net