STMA MIDDLE

SCHOOL WEST

PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT

2019

Meeting Targets

Welcome you and your child to Middle School

West

Give you information to help support your child

Answer questions

Agenda

WELCOME to STMA Middle School West 5th Graders/Student Council

WEB Information 8th Grade WEB Leaders

STMA Middle School West Information Empowering your child

School Day

Courses

Responsive Hour

Building Information

Responsive Hour Registration Information

Questions & Answers

5th Grade Student Council

Representatives

Keira Baker

Taylor Robeck

A 5th Grader’s Perspective

Things to know:

Don’t be afraid to ask for help

Don’t be afraid of opening your locker

WEB Leaders are there to help

Don’t be afraid of the older kids! They are

nice and help you.

Be social and get to know people

Counselors are always available

A 5th Grader’s Perspective

More choices at lunch and recess

More classmates/More teachers-

variety!

Four minutes of passing time is

enough time to get to class (don’t

talk to your friends too long)

Use your planner

Keep your locker organized

A 5th Grader’s Perspective

What to look forward to:

Freedom

Different Teachers/Classes

Sleeping In! School Starts Later (8:30)

Can sit with your friends at lunch

You can chew gum in some classes

Exploratory Day

A 5th Grader’s Perspective

Opportunities- GET INVOLVED

Student Council, KORT Activities,

WEB Activities, Activity Night,

Knightly News, Drama Club, Sports,

Destination Imagination, Math

Masters, Band and Choir, Yearbook

WEB at STMA Middle School West “Where Everybody Belongs”

Welcome to STMA Middle School West!

WEB Leader Representatives:

Charlie Lund

Avery Caza

Owen VanDeRiet

Angie Jusu

Kate Rooker

WEB

Introduction to WEB

Where Everybody Belongs!

“8th Grade Leaders help

kids feel more

comfortable and

successful”

5th Grade Tour

WEB Leaders

available after the

meeting in the 5th

grade area

WEB PARENT

ACTIVITY!!!!

WEB

Orientation

Fun with WEB Leaders

Taking a Tour

Team Building

Practice Lunchroom

First Day of School

Visibility-WEB Shirts

Help with

Lockers/Finding

Classrooms

First few weeks-check

in

5th Grade Monthly Meetings

Character Building Activities

Team Building

Help Organize Lockers

Events

Corn Maze

Sledding/Snowmen

Dodgeball Tournament

School Counselors

Mrs. KeyesLast names A-L

Mrs. ChapmanLast names M-Z

School Counselors

Social/

Emotional

Support

Problem

Solving

Academic

Support

• Anxiety

• Family change

• Social skills

• Resources for

parents

• Friendship

• Conflict resolution

• Empowering

students

• Schedule changes

• Study skills

• Organization

When to contact your

School Counselor

• Schedule concern

• Family change

• Social/emotional

concern

• Academic concern

• Resources

Ways to empower your child!

Lockers Practice at Open House

Emphasize keeping combination private

Adults and WEB Leaders will be available to assist

ScheduleReview schedule with your student

Walk through schedule with student at Open House

Passing Time 4 minutes is enough time!

Work with your student to develop a passing time plan

Empowering Parents

ParentVUE:

Allows parents access information on their child’s attendance, grades, lunch account, health information and discipline.

Parents needing login please visit the school office to obtain login information.

Get INVOLVED at Middle

School West!

Activities Director: Ryan Antony

Involvement Get involved with school activities!

Chess Club, Drama Club, Math Masters, Knitting

Club, Student Council, Yearbook, Destination

Imagination

Opportunities posted in Community Ed and on

STMA Website

The School Day

Our school day is from 8:30 – 3:05. The building will be open at 8:00 a.m. for students to enter.

Students participate in a 25 minute KORT-Advisory Program

Students attend 52 minute CORE class periods for Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science

The School Day

Students explore Active Learning Block (ALB) classes on a rotating 3 day cycle.

Grade Level Lunch/RecessSit with peers

Recess choices

Additonal lunch options

Students Welcome/Doors Open 8:00Warning Bell 8:25

1st Period -KORT 8:30 - 8:55

2nd Period 9:00 - 9:52

3rd Period 9:56 – 10:48

4th Period-RH 10:52 – 11:18

LUNCH 11:20 – 11:55

4th Period-RH 11:59 – 12:16

5th Period 12:20 – 1:12

6th Period 1:16 – 2:08

7th Period 2:12 – 3:05

KORT

Advisory Period starts each school day

5th through 8th students /smaller setting

Students stay with advisor 5th-8th

KORT focuses on Character Education,

Reading, Community Building and

Academic Advising

KORT ScheduleMonday: Reading /Academic Checks

Tuesday: Reading/Academic Checks

Wednesday: SNAP- Student Needs Assistance Period

Thursday: Character Education

Friday: Character Education/Community Building

SNAP (Student Needs Assistance Period)- Students are

able to get support from teachers, make up labs and

tests, focus on current school work, or work on reading

goals.

MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES

CORE includes

MathAdvanced Math

Language ArtsAdvanced

Language Arts

Science

Social Studies

ALB – Active Learning Block

Technology Education

Family and Consumer Science (FACS)

Art and Media Art

Keyboarding

General Music

Spanish

Health

Physical Education

ALB CLASSES

GRADE 5 ART GENERAL

MUSIC

PHYSICAL

EDUCATION

GRADE 6 ART KEYBOARDING PHYSICAL

EDUCATION

GRADE 7 FAMILY AND

CONSUMER

SCIENCE

(FACS)

HEALTH PHYSICAL

EDUCATION

GRADE 8 SPANISH TECHNOLOGY

EDUCATION

PHYSICAL

EDUCATION

Responsive Hour

The ultimate goal within the Responsive Hour is to assure the basic math and reading skills of all students while providing enrichment classes at a variety of levels for students demonstrating proficiency.

Responsive Hour

Students who have demonstrated a need for additional assistance in the area of reading and/or math will be scheduled for classes increase time and support.

Band and/or Choir is an option provided during Responsive Hour (year-long)

Responsive Hour

Students who do not choose Band or Choir will be assigned other enrichment opportunities

Students needing support in math or reading may be able to attend both academic support and Band or Choir on a daily rotation.

Music Selection Process

All Core/ALB classes scheduled for students

Responsive Hour Registration-Google Form

Indicating if interested in Band and/or

Choir

5th Grade Students encouraged to consider

music option

A Google Form will be emailed to families

– Registration May 2nd-10th.

A Shift in Communication

From Friday Folders to Teacher Websites

Teacher Websites:

Updated weekly and contain information regarding lessons and assignments covered and assigned during class. Often have links to online textbooks and class notes when available.

Weekly Agenda

Classroom Resources

Teacher contact information

Additional Transition Supports

WEB Orientation- Orientation Day for

incoming students- August 21st

5th Grade Open House - August 21st

Walk Through- Opportunity to walk

building and schedule as well as practice

locker-August 22nd

THANK YOU

Being such a great support

student, schools, community

Getting engaged in your child’s education

Taking time to meet with us tonight

Allowing us to teach to your child

Asking questions and sharing your concerns

Assisting students with the transition to Middle

School

Questions and Comments?We are here to help your child successfully

transition into St. Michael-Albertville Middle School West!

Please don’t hesitate to call 497-4524

STMA Middle School West

Andrew Merfeld – Principal

Lynn Jennissen– Assistant Principal

Melanie Chapman- Counselor

Lauren Keyes-Counselor

Scott Graham-Social Worker

Ryan Antony– MS Activities Director/Dean of Students