incoming 6th grade information night
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Overview• Who Is
Evergreen?• Core Academic
Programs and Electives
• Athletics and Activities
• Counseling and Registration
• PTSA• Next Steps
Office and Administration
• Website
• https://ems.lwsd.org
• Phone
• 425-936-2320
• Hours
• 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Kristian Dahl– Principal
• Angela Morrison–Associate Principal
• Heather Zapata– Office Manager
Who is Evergreen?
Comprehensive Middle School
District Programs
• 700 students
• Full academic program including Quest
• Activities
• Athletics• Arts
• Celebrations
• Interventions
• Transitions• ELL
• Character Strong
Culture and Environment
• Personalized Learning
• Where Everybody Belongs (WEB)
• Personalization (Eagle) Time
• Social Emotional Learning
• Character Strong
• Student-Centered
• Collaborative planning
• Team Teaching
• Content teams
• Grade level teams
• Community
• Culture-building Activities
• Assemblies
• Spirit Days
What do we strive
to create?
Daily ScheduleMonday
• Traditional 6 Period Day + Eagle Time
Tuesday & Thursday
• Flex Schedule
Wednesday
• Early Release
Friday
• Traditional 6 period day
Leadership▪ Teambuilding &
Group Initiatives
▪ Group Roles
▪ Leadership Styles
▪ Characteristics of High Functioning Groups
▪ Decision Making
▪ The 8 Essentials of Servant Leadership
▪ School Service
Drama
• Performance Based
• Theatre skills including Improv, voice techniques, and script writing
• Annual Musical
• Beginner Band
• NO experience needed
• Concert Band
• 1-2 Years
• Symphonic Band
• 2-3 Years
• Wind Ensemble
• 3-4 Years; High level of Ability and Focus
• Jazz Band
• All ages, assumed competency
Music PerformanceEagles Bands
Music Performance: Choir
• All are welcome – no experience needed
• Songs from many cultures and many languages
• Sing in 2-6 part harmony a capella and with accompaniment
• Field Trips with performances at Bellevue Square and Wild Waves
Music Performance: Orchestra
• For 6th–8th graders who have played in elementary or willing to take private lessons concurrently
• Festival Performances
• LWSD Honor Ensembles (best in District)
• Junior All-State (best in State)
• Solos and (small) Ensemble Festival
• Classical, pop, and film music
• Field trips to Bellevue Square and Wild Waves
Music Elective: Beginner Guitar
• Beginner Level: NO previous experience
• Chords and Individual Notes
• Pop Songs, Classical style, Folk Style
Survival Simulations
Improvising Practice
First Aid and MOREEmergency Preparation
Survival Situations in the News
Build Mental Toughness
Survival Science
6th Grade Math Classrooms are…
• Rigorous (challenge chapters)
• Engaging
• Practical (real world connections)
• Supportive (Flex intervention/support classes)
• Curriculum: Glencoe Math• Textbook is also a
student workbook
• Online curriculum resources available
• ALEKS online learning system to support
Criteria for Qualifying for Algebra for 7th Grade (2018-19 standards)
1. Score of 42 or higher on the Algebra Aptitude Test
2. Math SBA Score meets requirement (2610)
3. Grade of “A” on the semester two report card for 6th grade math
OR
1. Score of 42 or higher on the Algebra Aptitude Test
2. SBA Scale Score meets requirement (2650)
3. Grade of “B+” on the semester 2 report card for 6th grade math
Year-at-a-GlanceQuarter Social Studies English/Language Arts
1stGeographyMesopotamia
Writing Reading
Explanatory/Informative
Amplify ELA
2nd Egypt
Explanatory/ Informative& Narrative
Amplify ELASchooled*
3rd China
Narrative
Spiraled writing (explanatory, argumentative and narrative)
Amplify ELAThe Giver
4th GreeceDrama – Greek Theater
Argumentative Writing
Reading SelectionsAmplify ELA- Digital Curriculum
➢ Reading Strategies
➢ In-Text Citations & Analysis
Schooled by Gordon Korman
➢ Reading Strategies
➢ Making Inferences
➢ In-Text Citations & Analysis
The Giver by Lois Lowry
➢ Theme
➢ Character Development
➢ Socratic Seminar
TCI History Alive Online Textbook
• Full history text online
• Instructions on how to access →September
• Key words
• Read-aloud option
• Review games
• Enrichment
Current Events• What historical events
have shaped the world today and why are these current events happening?
• What events are currently unfolding that may shape the world’s future?
How to be Successful in a
Fitness Class• Give your best effort regardless of your skill or
fitness level.
• Display good sportsmanship and show respect to everyone.
• Display a positive attitude and be that role-model for other students to follow.
• Have fun!
HUMANITIES• Language Arts one year
advanced by following the 7th grade curriculum.
• Social Studies will study Ancient Civilizations while exploring primary source materials.
MATH• Math will follow the Math
7 curriculum
6th Grade Quest at EMS
Additional opportunities are provided to allow for extension and advancement as desired. Examples include Model United Nations, Math Club, and Environmental Club.
CounselingServices
• Registration/Scheduling
• Orientation for new students
• Annual Student Needs Survey
• Academic Planning and Success
• Classroom Presentations
• Peer Mediation
• Community and Counseling Referrals
• Crisis Intervention
Registration
• Your child was given their registration form in December through a virtual Teams event
• We do our best to honor student's elective requests!
• If you have questions, email your child's school counselor:• A – K [email protected]• L – Z [email protected]
• Fall ORIENTATION – WEB Leaders and Day 1 overview
Clubs• Most meetings and activities
occur during the Flex time• Environmental Club• Math Club (PTSA)
• Multicultural Club• Robotics (PTSA)
• Cooking• National Junior Honor
Society• WEB-Where Everybody
Belongs• Science Olympiad (PTSA)
Middle Level Seasonal Sports Program
Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4
Sept – Oct
Boys & Girls Cross Country
Boys Tennis
Boys Basketball
Nov – Dec
Girls Badminton
Boys Soccer
Feb – Mar
Girls Basketball
Boys & Girls Wrestling
Apr - June
Boys and GirlsTrack and Field
Girls Tennis
Girls Volleyball
A four-week intramural “Sports Club” is offered after school in January, minimum numbers required.
Role of the Library
• Say yes!! In support of… students, staff, and families and the learning that takes place at Evergreen.
• Our three main areas of support
• Reading Advocacy… fostering and supporting a lifelong love of reading
• Research… Supporting and building future ready research skills
• Technology Support… we help keep a working laptop in the hands of each and every student here at Evergreen… and trust us, things do go wrong! :-)
• Provide a welcome and inviting space
We love doing all the above for the wonderful students, staff, and families!
Funds Granted to
EMS Departments
• Digital Balances - Science Dept.
• Glass & Supplies for fusing project – Art Dept.
• Desk Dividers – Math Dept.
• Rolling bookcase for the library
• #icanhelp
• Finishing Sanders – Woodshop
• Junior Scholastic Magazine for 6th graders
• Scholarships for students in need
• Collaboration with the EMS staff for the A.V.I.D. program
• Hands free phone headset – Front Office
• Safety Equipment for crossing guards and security
Join PTSA and help EMS Students
• Evergreen PTSA is committed to building a strong partnership between parents, community, and school to create a substantial and positive impact on our children's wholesome growth.
• Board positions include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and VPs for Communications, Enrichment, Activities, Fundraising, Membership and Advocacy
• Accepting nominations for the PTSA board positions for the year 2021-22.
• Contact [email protected] for more information