Tuesday, October 1, 20137:00 p.m.

Presented by: John McNamara, Principal

Paul Romanelli, Assistant Principal

Erica Craig, Guidance Counselor

Grade 5 Parent Welcome Evening

About This EveningStarted last year…..Opportunity to ask questions and express

concernsSome topics to discuss: MAP, Guidance,

Music, Extra Help, Clubs, and things to start to think about

Middle School Advisory ProgramM.A.P.What is it?What does it look like?Why does my child say they do not do

anything in MAP?BenefitsWhat if I have concerns about MAP?

Whom do I call if I have a question?:

GuidanceRole of the guidance counselorWhen should I call the counselor?How can my child see the guidance

counselor?

Whom do I call if I have a question?:

Whom do I call if I have a question?:434-3308

Classroom issues…………TeacherEmotional, Personal……..Ms. CraigBehavioral Issues…...Teacher, Mr.

RomanelliHealth Issues………….Mrs. Hashmall Attendance Issues……..Mrs. O’Leary/Ms.

Knight, Attendance ClericalsTeam Conferences…..Ms. CraigAcademic Issues……Teacher/Ms. CraigTransportation………….434-3074

POBMS Music ProgramWhat are the various programs?Can my child still join?When do they meet?

Grade5/6 Chorus – Zero PeriodGrade 5/6 Band – Period 9String Orchestra – Period 9Jazz Band – Wednesday evenings

Scheduled Lessons – Missing

Period Nine Extra-HelpExtra-Help is offered on Tuesdays and

ThursdaysA child can see multiple teachersThere is a bus after period nine

ClubsClubs meet during zero period on Mondays

and WednesdayA club calendar comes out each monthAnnouncements are made about clubs

each morningA child can belong to multiple clubsThere is a zero period bus in the morning

Adjusting to Increased Work Expectations

Grade five is a big transition year academically

Creating routines and establishing organizational habits that students can rely are critical

Break down larger assignments into manageable portions

Parent Portal/Student PortalAll parents and students can establish an

Infinite Campus Portal accountThis allows you to view student grades,

attendance, assignments, assessment scores, etc.

Over 96% of our parents and students have accounts

The information for grade five students to establish accounts is in the attached handout

Some things to start to think about….World Languages – selection for next yearAccelerated math and scienceDemands on time….

Questions and AnswersThank you for coming tonight!