1. North Bethesda Middle School
5th Grade Parent Articulation Parent Night
February 9,2017
Alton

2. North Bethesda Middle School, Principal
Mr. Alton Sumner
Alton
Welcome and Introductions

3. Purpose of the Meeting
To provide information about NBMS, the transition to middle school, the registration process, and our school program
To raise confidence, ease anxieties, and to invite collaboration in the transition process
Alton

4. NBMS PTSA Parent Volunteers / Committees After School Activities
PTSA Newsletter
Listservs / Student Directory
Membership ( Please Join!!!!!!) 
Michelle

5. Welcome
We welcome our parents of 5th graders.
Our supportive, engaged, and active parent body is what makes NBMS a fantastic school.

6. The PTSA
We want you to join the PTSA in the fall
Let me show you why…

7. Complimentary Directory
Only PTSA members will receive a parent/student directory.

8. Support for academic and cultural programs
Chromebook Carts

10. Counseling Programs

11. Teacher Hospitality Events

12. School Picnic and Parties

13. Cupcake Wars

14. Book Fair

15. After-School Activities
FLEX Academies (taught by outside vendors)
Phoenix Program (classes taught by NB teachers).
Examples of classes: Robotics, Minecraft, Animation, Cooking, Safe Sitter, Photography, Ultimate Frisbee, Pottery, Sewing, Typing, Chess.
There are three sessions through the year. They meet on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays after school for about an hour and there are activity buses for students.

16. Artist-In-Residence Program

17. Supporting School Activities
New choral binders for chorus students

18. Plus…
Store Discounts
Volunteer Opportunities – interact with NB staff and students
Networking Opportunities – grade-level events with area professionals
Engagement – members have opportunities to support existing programming and suggest change

19. Parent Expectations / Advice
Ready or Not…….. The CHANGE is coming!!
Dave

20. What to Expect as a Parent of a Middle Schooler
Expect major changes in your child (physically, socially and emotionally
Expect a learning curve in getting to know 7+ teachers
Expect ORGANIZATION to play a big role in success
(Encourage use of AGENDA BOOK right away!!!!)
Expect general answers from your child unless you ask “specific questions
. Homework Load will increase
Dave

21. Help your child become independent!
Dave

22. Sixth Grade Overview Role of the Team Leaders
1-7 schedule and 7 teachers
Homeroom and SOARR
Field Trips: Outdoor Education
Jennifer

23. Sixth Grade Communication
Student Handbook
NBMS Website
Parent Weekly Updates
Electronic Grade Reporting
Sue

24. North Bethesda Middle School
A Cappella Performance
A Cappella Performance

25. Guidelines for MS Math Articulation
Students enrolled in C2.0 Math 5 should be enrolled in C2.0 Math 6
Students enrolled in C2.0 Math 5/6 should enroll in C2.0 IM
Lisa
A student who is currently in C2.0 Math 5, potentially receiving the enrichment/acceleration within the curriculum for the course, is expected to articulate to C2.0 Math 6. Students will continue to have enrichment/acceleration opportunities to experience greater depth in their learning in order to meet their individual needs. The question has been raised about moving from C2.0 Math 5 to C2.0 Investigations into Mathematics (IM). This will mean missing the standards and depth of understanding of a full year of C2.0 Math 6. Additionally, students will not be ready for the expectations of future higher level mathematics courses, such as Algebra 1 and Geometry.

26. Current (2016-2017) Grade 5 Students MS Math Courses
11/4/11
Current ( ) Grade 5 Students MS Math Courses 5 6 7 8
C2.0 5
C2.06
C2.0 IM
C2.0 Alg 1
C2.0 5/6
C2.0 IM
C2.0 Alg. 1
C2.0
Geo
C2.0 7
C2.0 8
Articulation process for current Grade 5 and Grade 6 students.
Lisa

27. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Current (2016-2017) Grade 5 Students Math Courses
11/4/11
Current ( ) Grade 5 Students Math Courses 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
C2.0 5
C2.06
C2.0 IM
C2.0 Alg 1
C2.0Geo
C2.0Alg 2
C2.0 Pre Calc AP
C2.0 5/6
C2.0 IM
C2.0 Alg. 1
C2.0
Geo
C2.0
Alg.2
C2.0
P.Cal AP AP
C2.0 7
C2.0 8
C2Alg.1
C2 Geo
C2Alg.2
C2 P.Cal
Articulation process for current Grade 5 and Grade 6 students.
Lisa

28. Mathematics Program for K-12
Where to get more information ?
There is a brochure available
online at:
curriculum/math
Lisa

29. English and Digital Literacy
English courses are all at the advanced level. The same text is used throughout the grade level. Assignments are created so students receive appropriate support to meet course requirements.
English focuses on literature, and students will learn to analyze the texts through writing with an emphasis on providing textual evidence to support their thinking. This course will also support independent reading and reflection assignments, vocabulary knowledge, parts of speech, and sentence structure.
WHAT is the DIFFERENCE between English and Digital literacy
Digital Literacy explores communication in a broader sense than English. Students develop research skills in order to work through a problem-based process to define real world problems in a technology rich medium.
Richard

30. World Language Placement for 6th Grade
Students need to maintain A’s and B’s.
Students need strong organizational skills.
Student pays attention to detail.
Student has good presentational skills and verbal ability.
Student works well in group and partner activities.
Student has keen memorization skills.
Student has excellent assignment completion skills.
Student demonstrates a high level of motivation.
MAP-R Scores= Two grade levels above fifth grade reading levels
INDICATES CRITICAL AREAS FOR SUCCESS IN GT WORLD LANGUAGE CLASSES
PLEASE NOTE THAT WORLD LANGUAGE CLASSES ARE HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT COURSES THAT ARE REFLECTED ON HIGH SCHOOL GPA AND TRANSCRIPTS
Good evening. My name is Kristy Myers and I am the World Language Resource Teacher. Tonight, I’m going to talk to you about the requirements for 6th grade students who are recommended to take a foreign language.
• Our foreign language offerings for next year are French and Spanish.
• To be eligible for a foreign language in 6th grade, students are recommended by their 5th grade teacher.
• Those students recommended need to
 Maintain A’s and B’s
 Have strong organizational skills
 Pay attention to detail
 Have good presentation skills & verbal ability
 Work well in group & partner activities AND
 Have MAP-R scores TWO grade levels above a 5th grade reading level
Research shows that students are ready for a foreign language when the student has:
1. keen memorization skills,
2. excellent assignment completion skills
3. and demonstrates a high level of motivation.
• Taking a world language in 6th grade is about maturity. The expectations are very high for the 6th graders as they are adjusting to middle school.
• Also, it is about the readiness and willingness to study every night and do the same homework as a high school student.
• However, we have had 6th graders that are really successful in language.
• Lastly, World language classes are high school credit courses that are reflected on high school GPA and transcripts.
Thank you!  and now…(introduce next person)

31. Special Education Special Education Programs Level of Support Offered
Role for the RTSE
Role of the Case Manager
Transition
Gail

32. Health & Physical Education
Everyday for 3 quarters
Change into athletic clothes
PE locker, separate from hall locker
Health Education
Everyday for 1 quarter
MORGAN
My name is Morgan Arnone and I’m a physical education teacher as well as the arts and PE resource teacher. I’d like to take this time to tell you more about my department and the differences between PE in elementary school and middle school. PE
All students will take Physical education every day for 3 quarters. The North Bethesda physical education program focuses on health-related fitness, movement skills and concepts, and personal and social responsibility. We expose our students to a variety of activities in the hope that they will fall in love with fitness and continue to be active into and throughout adulthood.
When students transition from elementary to middle school PE they can expect to
change clothes and wear deodorant
have a PE locker, separate from their hall locker to keep their gym clothes in
run the mile weekly
Health
All students will take Health education for 1 quarter. In 6th grade health students will learn about 4 key concepts.
Mental and emotional health - personal well-being; analyzing influences; accessing information; interpersonal communication; decision making; goal setting; managing emotions; stress-management; advocacy.
Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs - benefits of a drug-free lifestyle.
Personal and consumer health - personal hygiene; health care products.
Safety and injury prevention - media, technology, and harassment; cyber bullying and bullying; personal safety; first aid and emergency response.

33. Sixth Graders will select ONE of the following:
Electives Courses
Sixth Graders will select ONE of the following:
Band
Orchestra
Chorus
Unified Arts Rotation
General Music
Art
Computer Applications
Imagineering Technology
Morgan
6th graders will select one of the following elective offerings. Full year of Band, Orchestra or Chorus or an Arts rotation that includes 1 quarter of general music, 1 quarter of art, 1 quarter of computer applications and 1 quarter of Imagineering technology.
General Music
•       Music Literacy training
•       Introduction to Singing, Keyboard, and African Drumming
•       Singing and Movement
•       Culminating performance for parents
Art
Collage
Drawing
Design
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Ceramics
Focus on: Incorporating personal meaning into our artwork & making successful artistic choices. *A sketchbook is required for class
Computer Apps
•Cyber Safety
•MIT: SCRATCH
• Paint.net
•Photo Story
•Publisher
•Brochure about You
•Inspiration 9
•How to purchase a computer
The mission of this class is to develop students into scholars who can create and share ideas through different applications.
Technology
Project Examples:
Airplane models
Cargo delivery systems
Rocket and Shuttle Design
Helicopter Design
I’m excited to have some of our elective teachers here with us tonight to talk about their classes. You’ll find that they’re all very passionate about their subject. First up we have Monica Hepburn-Lun who teaches band and orchestra.

34. Band Full Band Class Daily
Additional Instrument Choices: French Horn, Percussion, Tuba, Baritone, Oboe, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet
Participation in 6th grade MCPS Honors Groups
No prior Band experience is required.
Monica:
Beginning Band provides an exciting large group experience and a seamless continuation for students with elementary band experience. Students who also have no prior band experience are encouraged to also choose this course. Through daily instruction, students make incredible progress and are able to perform a variety of musical styles ranging from traditional band works to the latest popular selections. Musicians will explore additional instrument choices such as percussion, tuba, oboe, bassoon, and French horn. Students with no prior band experience are welcome in this class.

35. Orchestra Full Orchestra Class Daily
Electric Bass, Guitar, and Piano students are encouraged to learn a string instrument.
Additional Instrument Choices: Viola and Bass
Participation in 6th grade MCPS Honors Groups
No prior Orchestra experience is required.
MONICA:
Intermediate Orchestra provides an exciting large group experience and a seamless continuation for students with elementary orchestra experience. Students who also have no prior orchestra experience are encouraged to also choose this course. Through daily instruction, students make incredible progress and are able to perform a variety of musical styles ranging from traditional orchestra works to the latest popular selections. Musicians will explore additional instrument choices like the viola and bass. Electric bass, guitar, and piano students are encouraged to learn string bass. No experience is required.

36. CHORUS Year long course that meets daily Focus on Choral Techniques
Sight-singing and Music Theory
Concert Performances at exciting venues
Social/Emotional Education – Anyone can sing!
We’re #1!
Jason

37. NBMS A Cappella collaborates with world famous Kings’ Singers!
6th, 7th, and 8th graders performing the National Anthem for the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center
NBMS A Cappella collaborates with world famous Kings’ Singers!
Jason

38. Jason

39. Extra Curricular Activities
Girls on the Run
Student Government Association
Science Olympiad Club
Homework Help
Recycling Club
Yearbook
Drama-Spring Play
Intramurals
Indoor Soccer
Weight Training
Lacrosse
Running Club
Tennis
Morgan
We offer a variety of afterschool activities. Various sport intermural are popular among 6th graders since they can’t yet participate in middle school athletic teams until 7th grade. The drama production this year is doing the Little Mermaid and SGA sponsors school dances and spirit week.
The ECA fee $32.50, otherwise known as the activity fee, supports adult-supervised, extracurricular activities, such as sports and clubs, for middle and high school students. Students who pay the fee and maintain eligibility are entitled to participate in one or more programs during the year. The support activities such as homework help and extended day do not have an eligibility requirement.
*Annual ECA fee and minimum 2.0 grade point average required to participate.

40. Registration Process Registration Forms Course Selections
Due Date: Friday, February 17, 2017
Ashley

42. Student Service Learning (aka SSL)
Maryland High School Graduation Requirement = 75 hours
Service learning recognizes needs in the community and connects them to curriculum goals.
Students work through direct, indirect and advocacy action including the phases of preparation, action and reflection.
Students are eligible to earn hours once they have finished 5th grade.
All service learning must be pre-approved by MCPS.

43. “The Classroom must become the flame that will enlighten the world, fire the imagination, give might to dreams and wings to the aspirations of girls and boys.”
--Marva Collins
Alton