Educational excellence…developing reliable, responsible, respectful life-long learners, one

student at a time.(Mission Statement)

Walking the Talk Walking the Talk TogetherTogether

“You know, for better or worse, like it or not, we

really are interdependent…we really

are all in this together.”(Harvey, p. 5)

ADMINISTRATORSADMINISTRATORS

Dr. Almeida - Principal

Mrs. Whitehead – Assistant Principal

Mr. Gomes – Assistant Principal

SUPPORT STAFFSUPPORT STAFF

• Mrs. STURDAHL– Behavior Specialist

• OFFICER FRAATZ– School Resource Officer

• MRS. LARSON– School Nurse

SUPPORT STAFFSUPPORT STAFF

• Gina Gateman– ULSS Coordinator

• Mrs. Donnelly-Taylor– School Psychologist

• Mr. Felix Sarubbi– Social Worker

• Ms. Sue Davis– Student Assistant Counselor

GUIDANCE COUNSELORSGUIDANCE COUNSELORS

GRADE 6 – Mrs. Lori Lebrun

GRADE 7 – Mrs. Cheryl Fram

GRADE 8 – Mrs. Patricia Dorchies

Clerk – Mrs. JoAnn Phillips

Teachers Administrators

STUDENTS

Parents

Students are central to the educational process!

PURPOSE OF OPEN HOUSEPURPOSE OF OPEN HOUSE

• Meet the principals• Meet your son/daughter’s teachers• Learn about class procedures and expectations• Get acquainted with the building• Learn about, sign-up, & become an active member of the PTSA• Learn about Local Advisory Committee (LAC)

TeamsTeamsGrade 6

6A – Freedom Fliers 6B - Eagles6C - Liberty 6D - Revolution

Grade 7 7A – Lapis Lazuli 7B – Sapphire

7C - Onyx 7D – ObsidianGrade 8

8A - Element 8B - Majestic 8C - Evolution 8D – Velocity

8E - Dynasty

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANSCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

•LITERACY•NUMERACY•PERSONALIZATION•FAMILY / COMMUNITY

ENGAGEMENT1st SIT Meeting

September 22nd – 2:45 PM Media Center

ADVISORY PROGRAMADVISORY PROGRAM

What? A program in which a group of students and an advisor (teacher) get together…

Purpose? To establish relationships for learning between students and teachers… When? Once a week (mainly on Tuesday)

50 minutes

ADVISORY PROGRAM GOALS

• Advocacy – Develop meaningful adult-student

relationships

• Community– Create a support network to foster a

feeling of belonging to advisory, team and school

• Skills– Strengthen problem solving and

decision making skills

PROCEDURESPROCEDURES

•TRAFFIC•ARRIVAL / DISMISSAL•HALLWAY•CAFETERIA•PICK-UP DURING THE

SCHOOL DAY

•Administrator•Teacher•Parent•Student

Walking the Talk Walking the Talk TogetherTogether

“I always wondered why somebody didn’t do

something about that. Then I realized I was

somebody.”(p. 10)

Be Responsible• Review and Evaluate Policies, Practices,

& Programs• Create and Maintain a Positive Culture• Support & Facilitate Successful Co-

teaching Relationships• Build Capacity by Effectively Delegating

Responsibilities• Establish Clear/High Expectations for

ALL

Be Reliable• Shared Decision Making• Support Teachers• Provide Feedback• Be Consistent & Follow-Up w/ Student Discipline• Be Visible

Be Respectful• Establish Open Lines of Communication• Be Approachable• Be Professional• Have A Sense of Humor• Have An Open Door Policy• Follow PLC Norms

Be Responsible• Differentiate Instruction• Integrate Literacy Strategies Across Curriculum• Maintain Instructional / Academic Focus• Engage Students in Higher Level Thinking

Be Reliable• Continuously Communicate w/ Parents• Implement School Improvement Plan Initiatives• Actively Participate in the Professional Learning

Community• Continue to Learn & Grow

Be Respectful• Establish Positive Relationships• Develop a Student-Centered Classroom• Support and Collaborate with Colleagues• Personalize the Learning Environment

for Students• Have Fun!• Follow PLC Norms

• Get involved with PTSA• Communicate with teachers &

administrators• Check your son/daughter’s agenda nightly• Ensure your son/daughter reads at home• Provide him/her with a quiet workspace• Ask your son/daughter about his/her day• Encourage your son/daughter to get

involved in extracurricular activities

• Responsible– Bringing all your materials to class.– Having your homework done.

• Reliable– Being on time to class.– Always being honest.

• Respectful– Treat others the way you would like to be

treated.– Keep hands and feet to yourself.

ATTENDANCEATTENDANCE• ABSENCES

– Parent must call school– Note must be brought in

• TARDIES– 5 tardies = written warning from

administrator– 6+ = detention / retention

• TRUANCY COURT– Absence for 10 days w/o medical

excuse

DISCIPLINARY DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCESCONSEQUENCES

• SOCIAL SUSPENSION – No dances / school events

• TEACHER DETENTION - 1hour

• OFFICE DETENTION – 1hour (Tuesday & Thursday)

• RETENTION – 2 – 3 hours (Tuesday & Thursday)

• ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER – 1 class period to 5 days

• SUSPENSION – 1-10 days (Parent must reinstate you)

SURVEILLANCE CAMERASSURVEILLANCE CAMERAS

Cameras are in the school in the hallways

and outside the building monitoring all activity.

Extracurricular ActivitiesExtracurricular Activities• Sports:

Fall: Coed SoccerWinter: Wrestling & Basketball (Boys & Girls)Spring: Softball & Baseball

• Cheerleading• Student Council• Yearbook• Robotics Club• Showcase (Cabaret)• Band• Chorus• SAVE (Students Against Vandalism Everywhere)

LUNCH PROGRAMLUNCH PROGRAM

All free / reduced lunch applications are due by

September 26th.

BREAKFAST PROGRAMBREAKFAST PROGRAM

7:35 – 7:55 AMMultipurpose C

GUIDANCE

Mrs. Dorchies – 8th gradeMrs. Fram – 7th grade

LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERLIBRARY MEDIA CENTER

Susan Murphy

Systematic Training for Effective Parenting

S.T.E.P.S.T.E.P.

Mr. Felix Sarubbi

PTSAPTSA

• Contributions to the School• Membership Drive• Fundraiser

PTSA MEETING DATESPTSA MEETING DATES6:30 PM6:30 PM

• October 22, 2008• November 12,

2008• January 7, 2009• February 4, 2009

• March 2, 2009• April 22, 2009• May TBD, 2009

AVENUES OF AVENUES OF COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATION

• Telephone (401) 822-9426– Team mailbox

• School website - Asfms.netSchool website - Asfms.net• Parent ListservParent Listserv• Student agenda• Parent conferences• PTA meetings• Email

PRINCIPAL WALK & TALK

• Thursday, October 9, 2008 9:00 – 10:00 AM• Thursday, November 13, 2008 9:00 – 10:00

AM• Thursday, December 11, 2008 9:00 – 10:00

AM• Thursday, February 12, 2009 9:00 – 10:00 AM• Thursday, March 12, 2009 9:00 – 10:00 AM• Thursday, April 9, 2009 9:00 – 10:00 AM• Thursday, May 14, 2009 9:00 – 10:00

AM

Essential PointsEssential Points

• We are a “High Performing” middle school

• We need a strong / active PTSA• Our instruction and programs are

among the very best• Our teachers, faculty and staff

are highly qualified and certainly among the highest level of professionals

Essential PointsEssential Points

• Our commitment to student learning is not only a priority, but second only to student safety.

• ASFMS is a safe, nurturing environment with rigorous academic expectations.

• We strive to seek continuous improvement.

• We expect you to hold us accountable.

EVENING SCHEDULEEVENING SCHEDULE66thth Grade Grade

• Team Teacher Presentation• Visit Elective Teachers• Sign Up to be a Member of the

PTSA

Walking the Talk Walking the Talk TogetherTogether

“Each of us may be only one person, but we can make a difference. Walking the talk as best we can is a great

place to start.”(p. 21)