Welcome to Weddington Middle School Parent Night

Daily Schedule Four Core Classes – Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies Related Arts Classes- Foreign Language, Art, Physical Education, etc. Lunch/Commons Designated Locker Times

4 th PERIOD SpanishKeyboardingFrenchArtMusicComputers 1 st six weeks X 2 nd six weeks X 3 rd six weeks X 4 th six weeks X 5 th six weeks X 6 th six weeks X Band 4 th Period 1 st six weeks 2 nd six weeks 3 rd six weeks 4 th six weeks 5 th six weeks 6 th six weeks 7 th PERIOD PEHealthGroup Fitness PETechnologyFit Lab 1 st six weeks X 2 nd six weeks X 3 rd six weeks X 4 th six weeks X 5 th six weeks X 6 th six weeks X 7 th PERIOD ` PEHealthGroup Fitness PETechnologyFit Lab 1 st six weeks X 2 nd six weeks X 3 rd six weeks X 4 th six weeks X 5 th six weeks X 6 th six weeks X

Supply List 6TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST Locker size – 11 ½” wide and 28” tall and 11” deep 2 – 2” Binders which hold 8.5 x 11" paper 1 – handheld pencil sharpener 2 packs - notebook paper (wide-ruled) 1 pack - #2 pencils 1 pack – color pencils 1 pack – highlighters 1 pack – black or blue pens 1 pair – scissors 1 (5-pack) – gluesticks 1 pair – earbuds 1 pack – regular size sticky notes 1 – computer sleeve for Chromebook 6 - Spiral Notebooks with 100 pages and no easy tear out 5 - plastic folders with two pockets and brads 3 – notebook pocket dividers 1 – bound composition notebook Optional!! - TI-34 multi-view calculator (for home use)

WMS Dress Code WMS students adhere to a standard dress policy: Safety for students on and off campus Preparation for professional future Leveling the playing field for all WMS students Bottoms : Blue or Khaki No cargo pockets Knee-length for shorts and skirts Tops : Solid color (blue, dark green, white, or khaki) Polo or crew neck No logos other than WMS

Mrs. Natalie Mead

Language Arts Curriculum and Expectations We follow the 6 th grade Common Core curriculum, using Reader’s/Writer’s Workshop. Homework Nightly Reading Students read a minimum of 20 minutes per night with a reading log. Summer Reading Both quizzes must be taken by the end of first 2 weeks of school. Class levels AIG Language Arts

AIG Students who were AIG in 5 th grade continue AIG in middle school. Students who qualified at the end of the year will be notified. Transfer students from another county need to contact Ms. Lisa Gibson to schedule summer testing. (See UCPS website) Curriculum/Expectations Vocabulary and texts are higher in level and rigor. In addition to the regular 6 th grade curriculum, students will use a combination of Reader’s/Writer’s Workshop, The William and Mary Persuasion Program, and the Jr. Great Books series.

Mathematics Mrs. Kim Edwards

Skills to Have Before 6th Grade Skills to Have Before 6th Grade: Multiplication Facts memorized up to 10s Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide Whole Numbers Add, Subtract, and Multiply Fractions and Mixed Number Add, Subtract, and Multiply Decimals Place Value -- billions to hundredths Know how to find area and perimeter of rectangles and squares Know Geometric shapes up to 10 sides

Math Curriculum Division of Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions and Mixed Numbers Understanding Integers (no computation) Graphing in a 4-quadrant coordinate plane Ratios and Proportions Fraction/Decimal/Percents and Percent Proportion Area and perimeter of parallelograms, triangles, trapezoids and compound shapes Surface Area of Prisms and Pyramids and Volume of Rectangular Prisms Order of Operations, Algebraic Expressions, One-Step Equations Collecting Data, Graphing Data, Interpreting Statistics Histograms, Scatter Plots, Box and Whisker Plots

Two Levels of Math Compacted Math includes: All of 6 th grade curriculum and half of 7 th grade curriculum Extra topics covered in Compacted Math will include: Computation with rational numbers: All operations with integers All operations with positive and negative fractions and mixed numbers All operations with positive and negative decimals Solving Multi-Step Equations Percentage Problems such as sales tax, mark-ups, discounts, simple interest, and percent of change Circumference and Area of Circles and Parts of Circles Math 6 includes: All of 6 th grade curriculum at standard pace

New Terms New Concepts New Ideas New Technology

Expectations Study new information as it is presented Keep a notebook of all science terms presented in class Gain knowledge and understanding of new concepts Apply concepts learned to the real world Develop new ideas using information learned in class Learn how to use technology in science

Ecosystems & Plants Soil & Earth Structure Rocks Space Exploration Plate Tectonics Light & Sound Structure and Physical Characteristics of Matter

Evaluation Includes the following: Daily work Homework Labs Tests Quizzes Projects

Our Goal: To have your child learn about the world around them in a scientific way!

Around the Ancient World in 180 Days! (From Early Civilizations to 1450)

History Geography & Environmental Literacy Economic & Financial Literacy Civics & Governance Culture

Main Idea Supporting Details Historical Narratives Primary/Secondary Sources Distinguishing Fact & Opinion

Graphing Map-Making Charting Database Investigation Geographical Data

Print & Online Research Source & Note Cards Web 2.0 Tools Photo-Stories PowerPoints

Summer Reading Choose up to 2 books from the 6 th grade approved list Taking notes or writing short summaries may help Students will be quizzed on both books they have read, either during the summer or during the first two weeks of school. Information may be found on WMS website (go to Media Center link)

Counseling Services Counselors at WMS provide personal, social, academic, and career counseling as well as assistance with bullying, cyber bullying and any issues facing middle school students. Three counselors at WMS: Students A to G – Mrs. Carol Eaker Students H to P – Ms. Ashley Elsaesser Students Q to Z – Mrs. Juliene Cook

PTSO Information Victoria Liccione WMS PTSO President

Navigating the PTSO Website Link-- Facebook Page Link— facebook.com/weddingtonmiddleptso Fundraisers Yard Sale—Thursday, August pm Spirit Wear Membership Drive Concessions BFF Volunteer Opportunities! My

WEDDINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTERCLUB President Laurie Lewis AD Joe Leach

SPORTS OFFERED FALLWINTER SPRING 6 th Grade Football 7 th Grade Football 8 th Grade Football 6 th Grade Cheerleading 7 th Grade Cheerleading 8 th Grade Cheerleading Dance Cross Country Girls’ Tennis JV Volleyball Varsity Volleyball Wrestling Swimming JV Baseball Varsity Baseball Softball Golf (Boys & Girls) Track & Field Boys’ Soccer Girls’ Soccer Boys’ Tennis Girls’ Lacrosse Boys’ Lacrosse – 7 th & 8 th Grades Only ** NOTE ** Basketball & Basketball Cheerleading is Administered Through the School, Not through the WMS Booster Club

REGISTRATION PROCESS FALL SPORTS ONLINE REGISTRATION & PAPERWORK DUE OPENS MAY 23 th ~ CLOSES JULY 8 th Paperwork Requirements Outlined on Website ALL PAPERWORK MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 8 th Place in Green Booster Box in WMS Office & Sign Book If your child is trying out for more than 1 sport, you must register your child online for ALL of the sports they wish to play. Only 1 Set of Paperwork is Necessary

FALL SPORTS DATES Monday, May 23 ~ 7 PM in the WMS Gym Fall Sports Meeting for All Parents of Fall Athletes WMS Booster Overview & Meet the Fall Coaches Monday, May 23 Fall Sports Registration Opens Every Monday, 7PM, through June 27 at practice field next to staff parking lot Off Season Training – Open to ALL athletes – No Charge Shorts, Tshirts, Tennis Shoes & Plenty of Water Mid-July ~ Continue to Check the Website for Information Pre-Season Optional Workouts for Fall Sports July 8 th ~ 11:59 PM Fall Sports Registration Closes – ALL Paperwork Must Be In! Tryout Dates Football July 25 and 26; All other tryouts the week of August 1

Save the Date! 6 th Grade Open House—August pm Families A-N park on WES/Bus Lot Side and begin in the Gym/Café Families O-Z park on WMS Side and begin in Homeroom First Day of School—Monday, August 29