1. Welcome to Welcome to Newtown Middle School Mr. Richard Hollahan - Principal Mr. Timothy A. Long – Assistant Principal

2. Presenters Ms. Marcy Doheny Mr. Steve Einhorn Mr. Matt Gibson Mrs. Terry Kluck Mrs. Chris Kokas Mrs. Patricia Liddie Mrs. Mary Loikits Ms. Ann Naragon Mrs. Lynn Peterson Mrs. Lynn Smith Mr. Dave Styer Ms. Mary Joy Troxel Mrs. Marian Ziemba

3. Our Goals for this evening: Highlights of Middle Level Program Transition Activities (Elementary – Middle School) Program Planning Process Making Informed Decisions Resources You Can Use Scheduling Issues Timeline

4. Highlights of Middle Level Program First Yr. WL – Grade 8 Resource/Activity Period Clinic 4 Marking Periods + 4 Interims Reports Student / Teacher Teams Parent / Teacher Conferences Increase in School – Home Communications Comprehensive Co-Curricular Program

5. Transition Activities Consultation w/ 6 th Grade Teachers Program Planning Meeting Special Education Mtgs. 6 th Grade Visitations (May) Q & A Session at each Elem. Team Planning Summer Orientation Letters Transition Coaches First Day of School Crossroads Day Other Orientation Programs / Activities Building Bridges

6. Program Planning Process Program Planning Mtg. Teacher Course Recommendations Return of Course Selection Forms Building of Student Schedules / Teams Schedules Built on Information from Course Selection Forms

7. Making Informed Decisions Teacher Recommendations are very reliable. Consider the big picture – All Course Selections Co-Curricular Involvement Parent & Family Obligations Social Involvement Community Involvement Etc., Etc., Etc. Past Academic Performance Standardized Test Scores

8. Resources You Can Use Present Teachers Newtown M.S. Counselors 1)Remain w/Current 7 th Grade 2)Temporary assignment for incoming 7 th Grade Mr. Einhorn (A-G) Mrs. Kokas (H-N) Ms. Naragon (O-Z) Curriculum Leaders Team Leaders – Present 7 th Grade

9. Scheduling Issues Course Selections should be viewed as final Every year is an opportunity to re-evaluate your child’s program Scheduling concerns should be brought to the counselors attention ASAP (no later than July 6th)

10. Timeline Course Selection Forms 7 th – 8 th Grade Due Date March 30th 6 th – 7 th Grade Due Date April 10th July 6th – Deadline for any possible changes. Requests in writing by this date.

11. Tonight’s Program Various Goals 1.To understand the many aspects of the middle level school day. 2.To understand the differences in the course offerings. 3.To connect with the many resources available to assist you. 4.Tour the building.

12. Newtown Middle School Building Map

13. Thanks For Coming