Welcome to Inglewood

Middle SchoolVIRTUAL PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT

Smith Elementary

Virtual IntroductionsDan Irvine Katja Wright Jennifer Damey Bryce HarderPrincipal PTSA Prez 6th Grade LASS 6th Grade Math

Stacy Drake Amanda Martel Karyn Summers Dylan Slatton6th Grade Science Foundations Counselor C-Z Counselor A-B

Sarah Hubert Shannon Bleek Sara Hall Devin EngledewASB/Activities 6th PE/Athletics Admin-AP 7th/8th Admin-AP 6th/8th

PTSA provides financial & volunteer support to our schoolACTIVITIES:• Grants to the school for

programs to enhance and support existing curriculum.

• Drama Production• Reflections Art Competition• Staff Appreciation• Homework Machine• Parent Education• IMS Alumni Scholarship• Informative Newsletter to

keep you informed and engaged!

FUNDRAISERS:• Pass the Hat• Company Matching• Passive

Fundraising via Amazon Smile, MOD Pizza Nights etc.

Join PTSA to stay engaged and informed as your students take their first steps into Middle School.www.inglewoodptsa.org

http://www.inglewoodptsa.org/

Associated Student Body (ASB) ASB = Student government that represents ALL students.

ASB funds may be used ONLY for cultural, athletic, social, or recreational purposes, which are optional.

Students make decisions regarding HOW these resources are spent.

Activities and programs include Fundraisers:

School-wide cultural events and speakers Membership fees

Dances and social events (Hot Chocolate Day)

Fun Run

Student Clubs

Athletics and intermural sports

Honor Society

What is Inglewood like?We want your child to love Inglewood

Students are well behaved

Academics are the focus Teachers work in Teams

Athletics and activities – connection

We are an inclusive schoolWe make every effort to be proactive

Transition PlanElementary to Inglewood Parent Meeting (tonight)

Counselor visits to each Elementary twice (the last couple of weeks and again in May)

5th grade students visit Inglewood May/June Back to Business Days

First day – Orientation activities

Bus Strategy

6th Grade Student Perspective LA/SS Block – Year Long 1 teacher – 2 periodsMath – Year Long Science – Year LongPE - One semester IMS Foundations - One semester I-Experience OR Band OR

Orchestra – Year Long I-Experience: Rotation of quarter long

electives, art, technology, foods, and music

Language Arts (LA)

Social Studies (SS)

Math

Science

PE/IMS FoundationsI-Experience

Sixth Grade GrowthORGANIZATION

Multiple TeachersMobile Students Laptops and chargers Backpacks (lightweight)

PlannerASB cardSchool SuppliesCell phone (powered off and away during school)

RESPONSIBILITY

Managing a middle school workloadStudents develop organizational habits for academic success

Developing and sustaining social connections

Student Support and SEL Flex sessions during the school day twice per weekExtra support from teachers. Students select or teachers

assign. Homework Machine after school Sponsored by the PTSA Homework Lunch support U-Knighted twice a week (SEL: social-emotional learning using Character Strong Curriculum) Safety Net classesExtra support in Language Arts, Math, or study skills

6th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies

6th Grade MathMath – Aligned to Common Core State Standards

•Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

•Expressions and Equations

•Geometry

•Probability and Statistics

In the classroom:

•Work is differentiated

•Work is discussed

•Work is encouraged (and expected)

•Relationships are formed

6th Grade Science• Spiraling Curriculum

• Earth + Life + Physical sciences each year• Nature of Science, Neural Pathways, Atoms, Thermal Energy, Water Cycle &

Weather, Rock Cycle, Cells, Plants, Ecosystems, Distribution of Resources, Health

•Ambitious Science Teaching as a foundation• Creating and using models to describe understanding

• Small group activities • POGILs, Station and Inquiry Labs• Hands-on and Virtual Labs• Students build problem-solving skills• Foster growth of social-emotional skills through cooperative

work.

IMS Foundations

• General education class• 1 semester (2 quarters)• Prepares students for success in middle school and beyond by teaching foundational skills:

• academic/life skills – notetaking, planner use, time management, test-taking strategies, typing skills, digital citizenship, personal responsibility, organization,

• social-emotional skills – relationship skills, self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision making, social awareness, self-regulation

• CharacterStrong's 8 Essential Characteristics: patience, humility, forgiveness, respect, kindness, honesty, commitment, & selflessness

Student Perspective of Foundations

Student Perspective of Foundations

6th grade PE

What to expect –Team activities Change to PE clothesNeed athletic shoes Only place there is a

locker at InglewoodGraded on Effort Workbook / tracking progressRules / strategy Hydration Log

Units Aerobic Activities / Fitness

testingSoccer / kickball TouchballBadmintonHockey Nitroball (a version of

volleyball)Ultimate Football

6th grade - ElectivesOne choice in 6th grade: ◦ I-Experience - A rotation of quarter long electives, art,

technology, Family/Consumer Sciences, and music

-OR-◦Opportunity to start or continue Band / Orchestra

Complete the FORMS Survey by January 22nd: Incoming 6th Grade Registration Forms Survey

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OneNote: Information for Families

Teachers send out the link to OneNote at the beginning of the year –the Information forFamilies is updated weekly.

School Counseling at Inglewood

• School Counseling Services• Course Registration

6th Grade School Counselors (2021-2022)

Karyn Summers AND Dylan Slattonkasummers@lwsd.org dslatton@lwsd.org

Students stay with their assigned counselor throughout their 3 years at Inglewood

mailto:dslatton@lwsd.org

School Counseling ServicesRole of School Counselor:

Support academic achievement

Assist in career awareness and future planning

Help with personal and social development

Team with parents, teachers and school staff

Advocate for students

Students may seek a School Counselor any time

We encourage and teach students how to access their counselor; and to seek their teachers directly

Students might see a counselor about… Academic planning/Schedules Conflict resolution Questions/Concerns Support

6th Grade Course Registration• School Counselors have visited Elementary school classes over the past 2 weeks•January 22nd: Deadline to Complete registration online

◦This form was emailed to you, contact Erica Maule (ermaule@lwsd.org) if not received

mailto:ermaule@lwsd.org

Activities: Making IMS A Home

Sarah Hubert

Activities CoordinatorASB AdvisorLeadership Teacher

First Day OrientationStarts in the spring with our future 8th graders applying to be Knight Crew◦ 8th graders who are selected go through a spring event to introduce leaders to

the Knight Crew program

Prior to the start of school, 8th grade leaders return for a two-day training◦ Knight Crew leaders are partnered to run orientation activities with small groups

of 6th graders

On the first day of school, all 6th graders come together in an assembly with the only 8th graders on campus being Knight Crew leaders◦ The entire morning of the first day is dedicated to welcoming our newest Knights,

introducing 6th graders to each other in small groups, and touring students through IMS in their small groups

We host follow up activities during the year with the same orientation groups for check ins and fun◦ Bottom line: we work to make your 6th graders feel welcome from the moment

they enter the doors of IMS

Associated Student Body◦ In middle school we shift from parent led/planned activities to students

taking on the work of planning and executing activities for their fellow Knights

◦ As a student leadership team, one of the first events we put on is the Fun Run as a fund raiser for ASB

◦ The ASB cabinet (elected positions) and the student leadership team (leadership students) plan events which promote shared experiences among students and staff

◦ Some of those shared experiences include:◦ Pep Assemblies◦ Message Assemblies◦ Knight Life (dancing, movie, concessions, games, inflatables, and more...)◦ Clubs◦ Hot Chocolate Mornings◦ And more...

Inglewood Athletics

Great way to meet new people, make friends with similar interests, improve your skills, self confidence, have fun and get exercise

Student athletes do better academically and are more connected to school

80% of our coaches are in the building

Coaches teach life lessons - commitment, integrity, discipline, time management, accountability, leadership

Inglewood Athletics

Opportunity to try something new – no cuts◦All experience levels welcome! All sports have Varsity,

JV, and regional levels◦All athletes signup using FINAL FORMS –◦ Online program – directions can be found on the IMS

Athletics Page – registration for next year is not open until August

◦ All forms are collected through Final Forms◦ All payment is collected through ASB office or district

website (there is a family cap that applies to interscholastic sports)

Athletic Seasons –Each Season is about 8 weeks and will have

competitions with other schools

Fall◦ Boys’ Tennis ◦ Cross Country ◦ Boys’ Basketball

Winter 1◦ Girls’ Badminton ◦ Boys’ Soccer

Winter 2 ◦ Girls’ Basketball◦ Wrestling

Spring◦ Track ◦ Girls’ Tennis ◦ Girls’ Volleyball

Intramural Sessions

The month of Januarytwo sessions; 2 weeks each session

Turn in student/parent permission form with $25 participation fee – NOT ON FINAL FORMSThis is not included in your family cap or the interscholastic

sportsSession 1: Dodge BallSession 2: Floor Hockey No competition with other schoolsSee IMS website for more information – next year

Academics tabFor any information related to Registration, please log onto the “Academics” tab on the https://ims.lwsd.org webpage. There you will find:

6th Grade Course Catalog

6th Grade Elective planning sheet Virtual Tour of IMS

https://ims.lwsd.org/

Question and AnswerThank you for attending this evening!

For Questions, please complete the FORMS survey that will be emailed to you and we will respond to you. We will also create an FAQ document that will be shared on our REGISTRATION page on the website.

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