Welcome Class of 2027

to Piper Middle!

Introducing AdminMr. Mercer

Principalsmercer@piperschools.com

Mrs. DickesAssistant Principal

cdickes@piperschools.com

Introducing School Counselors

Mr. Mark ShreveSchool Counselor (last names A-L)mshreve@piperschools.com

Ms. Megan SlaughterSchool Counselor (last names M-Z)mslaughter@piperschools.com

INTRODUCING….

CORE Teachers

ELA

Mrs. Wallace & Mrs. Murphy

6th Grade ELA:Students will be reading different types of literature, including novels, anthologies, and informational text.  Primary focus: ✓ Key Ideas and Details✓ Author’s Craft & Structure ✓ Integration of Knowledge

Students will apply the six trait writing model to these forms of writing: ▪ Narrative▪ Descriptive▪ Expository▪ Persuasive▪ Biography

Scienc

MRS. RICKEL

6th grade Science:Students are going to explore the scientific process and the world of physical science.

Throughout the year we will be learning about force and motion, Newton’s laws, energy, and electromagnetic waves, as well as weather and climate.

Plenty of hands-on learning such as our Rube Goldberg project will make science relevant and fun!

MR. HARRIS

Socia Studie

MS. WILLIAMS-BEY

Students will study the following Early World Civilizations:

▪ Mesopotamia/Egypt▪ Ancient China & India▪ Ancient Greece & Rome▪ Asian Empires▪ African Civilization▪ Early Americas▪ Middle Ages (Europe)

There are six Big Ideas - Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure. MRS. BRUNGARDT

Mat 6BIG IDEAS covered in Math:❏ Understanding ratios and rates

and applying those skills to solve problems

❏ Developing a working knowledge of fractions, rational numbers, and integer operations

❏ Writing, interpreting, and using expressions and equations

❏ Calculating surface area and volume

❏ Developing understanding of statistical thinking Mrs. Wangsgaard

Mr. HackathornMrs. Casner

Studen Learnin Center

8th- Mr. Pollard7th-Ms. Selbe

6th-Mrs. Miller

Provide direct instruction and collaborate with general education

teachers in Math, ELA, Social Studies, and

Science.

Para Support:Trish SanbornTerri PodolankoTanya DavisKyle MooreLiz Trujillo

Elective Teachers

Coach Shelley

P.E./ Health Teacher

Ms. Johnson

Reading Specialist/

ESOL Teacher

Mr. Smith

Speech/Drama Teacher

Mrs. Cole

Vocal Music Teacher

Mrs. Friesen-STEMScience of Technology

Design & Modeling

Mr. Miller-STEM

Magic of Electrons

Design & Modeling

Mr. Baxter

❖ Art ConceptsAND

❖ Art DimensionsTeacher

Mr. KelleyMiddle School

andHigh School

BAND TEACHER

Dr. LaFolletteUnique Studies

TEACHER

(Previously known as OWL Program)

Course SelectionParents, thank you SO much for being apart of

course selection with your student this year. Step by

Step directions will be emailed to you and are also available HERE and on our

Guidance page on the Middle School Website.If you do not have your

course selection form at home we have provided a PDF copy on our website.

Thank you!Please email counselors with

any questions.

Course selection will be open in Skyward 4/3/2020-4/9/2020

What does a Student’s School Day Look Like?

✓ Start time- 7:30/End time- 2:35✓ 4 classes/day-3 core and 1 elective✓ Block scheduling: Purple/White rotating

days✓ Math Everyday✓ ELA Everyday✓ FLEX Time (M-F, 30 min/day)

What is FLEX time?

Imagine FLEX as a “homeroom” class the students have every single day for 30 minutes. Activities that occur during FLEX:⦿ Social/Emotional curriculum instruction:

Second Step (1x week)⦿ Opportunity to work on homework or visit

a teacher they need to see⦿ Tier intervention or small group instruction⦿ Behavior reward program incentives -

interest groups

PMS Bell Schedule 2020-21P1/W1 7:30-8:58P2/W2 9:02-10:30FLEX 10:34-11:04P3/W3 11:08-1:06P4/W4 1:10-2:35Wednesday/Friday = Purple DaysTuesday/Thursday = White Days (Mondays rotate Purple/White)

Lockers- 6th grade lockers will be where the 5th grade lockers are located this school year. Smooth transition!

Sneak-A-Peek date/Tour - To Be Announced (when we find out the stay at home ordinance has been officially lifted.)

Lunch occurs during 3rd block-- times are assigned by teacher. Students will sit with their 3rd block class in the cafeteria.

Behavior and Expectations:

Piper PRIDE!⦿ P-Positive Attitude⦿ R-Respect⦿ I-Integrity⦿ D-Dependability⦿ E-Empathy

No cell phone policy - Students are allowed to use their cell phones before and after school ONLY (No phones bell to bell) Phones are expected to remain in locker during the school day.

Top 5 Keys to Success

❏ Being Respectful ❏ Organization—Binders,

homework folders❏ Filling in agenda❏ Note taking❏ Study HabitsYOU CAN DO THIS! Our advice to students- never be afraid to ask questions! We all have questions in new territory. We are here to help all the way!