What Happens in 5th Grade?

PARENT ORIENTATION

GRADE 5

Middle School Overview

Lisa Rebimbas, Principal

Michael Kneller, Assistant Principal

DISTRICT PHILOSOPHYAll students need:

The knowledge and

skills necessary to

function effectively in

our changing world

Strong feelings of self- worth as well as respect for others

A sense of accomplishment and fulfillment

An understanding of themselves and the world around them

A supportive and stimulating learning environment.

Our Purpose

To provide an education striving for excellence in realizing each student’s potential for intellectual and personal growth.

A SCHOOL WITHIN A SCHOOL

WHOLE CHILD

ACADEMICS

SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL GROWTH

5th Grade Placement

Teacher conferences Teacher input in writingParent questionnaireIndividualized Education Plans & 504 PlansHeterogeneous Grouping

DAILY SCHEDULE

8:00 – Entry into the building8:10 – Instruction BeginsReadingLanguage ArtsMathematics11:15-12:15 – Lunch/Recess

Pizza….who wants Pizza?

Lunch is from 11:15-11:45 Recess is from 11:15-11:45Recess is from 11:45-12:15 OR Lunch is from 11:45-12:15

BAND/CHORUS

Band – Twice per weekChorus – Twice per week

– Scheduled during recess

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Science – Four times a week Social Studies – Four times a week Art – Once a week Music – Once a week Physical Education/Health

– Two times a week– In-Class PE/Health

World Language –Two times a week – FRENCH, ITALIAN, SPANISH

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Resource Room Self-Contained Departmentalized Special

Education Programs Reaching, Achieving, Succeeding (RAS) English as a Second Language Q.U.E.S.T. – Gifted & Talented PALS with Grade 8 Students

P.A.L.S.P.A.L.S. (Peer and Leadership Support) is a program designed to develop a sense of community at Park Middle School and help

make incoming 5th grade students feel welcome and safe. We lead group activities and discussions. These activities gives us the chance to get to know each other better and learn how to work

collaboratively and respectfully while having fun! Approximately once per month, P.A.L.S. peer leaders co-facilitate hands-on

activities with 5th graders to help make a successful transition into middle school.

School Counselors

• TEAM BUILDING• SAFE SCHOOL PROGRAM• CRISIS INTERVENTION• PROBLEM SOLVING• SMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES• PARENT/FAMILY INVOLVEMENT• CONSULTATION/COLLABORATION WITH

SCHOOL STAFF, PARENTS, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Ms. Christina Krasovsky– Grades 5 & 7 Mr. Jason Cross- Grades 6 & 8

School – Based Services

Nurse

Mrs. Pat Feeley Child Study Team

Mrs. Laura Orlando, Learning Consultant

Ms. Donna Totillo, School Psychologist

Ms. Patience Moore, Social Worker

Mr. TJ Gavor, Social Worker

CO – CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Environmental ClubComputer ClubHomework ClubStudent Council Representatives YearbookNewspaper

THE PARK PRIDE

Park Middle School PTAQuestions and AnswersTour of Park