SIXTH GRADE PARENT NIGHT2014

Dundee Middle School

Dr. Schumacher - PrincipalMrs. Cumpata- Assistant Principal

Lisa Vehrs –CounselorJessica Jagielo - Counselor

Jodi Winburn - 6A Team LeaderKristine Pizzolato - 6B Team Leader

What is Student Services?

School Counselors address both the academic and social/emotional needs of students.

Areas of focus include: Academic success Organization Grief Depression Anxiety Bullying

Role of the School Counselor

School Counselors will provide: Short term individual

counseling Group counseling Large Classroom

Discussions Peer mediation

When should parents make contact?

If you or your child need to talk to a counselor about academic or social/emotional concerns, please contact us:

Mrs. Hurley 6A & 7th Grade E-mail: amanda.hurley@d300.org Phone: (224) 484 – 4516 Mrs. Vehrs

lisa.vehrs@d300.org

Mrs. Jagielo 6B & 8th Grade E-mail: jessica.jagielo@d300.org Phone: (224) 484 - 4517

Organization is the Key to Success

Assignment Book

Check Student Binders

Set Good Routines

Check the Websites DMS & Team Pages

Clean the Locker

Homework Time

Set RoutineDesignate a time and place

Prioritize TimeHow long will each subject takeStart with "the challenge"

Allow Brain Breaks

Organize for the following day

Extended Learning Time - ELT

Sixth grade students should expect 60 minutes of homework each night.

Frustrated? What to do next...

Refer to Notes

Work through

it

Look Online

Find it in the Book

Take a Break

Phone a Friend

Check Team Web Page

Homework Help

Sponsored by: Mrs. Johnsonnicole.gomez-johnson@d300.org

 224-484-4682

Who: Any middle school student in need of a little extra help with homework and grades!

When: Friday MorningsTime: 8:00 am – 8:30 am

Wednesday and Thursday AfternoonsTime: 3:30pm - 4:00pm

How do I sign-up? Please write your complete name on the sign-up sheet on the day that help will be needed.

Where do I sign up? The sign-up sheet is located in the IMC.

Where: IMC

“Homework Help” is an opportunity for your child to receive help with those difficult assignments!

WHAT is Math Support? It’s a support club where you can get extra Math help to complete assignments, prepare for a test, or get any Math questions answered!WHO can attend Math Support? Any DMS student in ANY grade level.WHEN is Math Support offered? Every Thursday morning beginning at 7:45 am.WHERE is Support Math located? In room 171 (Mr. Wapole’s room - on the 8th grade side of the building). WHY are we offering this support? The teachers at DMS are committed to your success in Math Class!

Review Important PapersGoal/ObjectiveUnit OrganizersStudy GuidesCornell Notes

Create Notecards

Plan Ahead

Preparing for Assessments

The key to learning new information.

Review 10 minutes after receiving new information.

Repeat 24 hours later.

Continue to practice skill over the next 7 days.

Opportunities for Sixth Graders

Opportunities for Parents to get Involved

Parent AssociationDMS Golf OutingPBIS Universal TeamIMC/Book FairsMidnight MileField TripsSixth Grade PicnicLast Day Celebration

Parent Survival Checklist

Sign up for Parent Portal Accountdifferent from Student Account

Make sure all information is currentRCS Messages

Check the Parent Portal once a weekMidterm/End of Quarter Grades

Sign up to receive DMS daily announcements

Bookmark DMS Website and Team Page

School NewsletterAsk your studentMake contact as needed