1. Middle School Royals May 9 2016 - Connections
Plainfield Central
Middle School Royals
May Connections

2. Transitional Dates of Distinction
May 9th Parent Informational Night
May/June PCMS student reps visit PMS
June 8th/9th Grade 5 Student Visitations
August (mid) Schedules Mailed
August 24th Open House: 5:00
6:00

3. Student Day Enter building at 7:55 AM: breakfast or homeroom;
Morning Announcements;
Classes;
2:35 / 2:40 / 2:48;
Late 3:45 (Tues., Wed., Thurs.)

4. DAILY ACADEMIC / CORE CLASSES
Language Arts
Mathematics – pace levels in place
Science
Social Studies

5. EXPLORATORY CLASSES World Language- grades 7 and 8 Physical Education
Art
Family & Consumer Sciences
Health
Computer
Music--Band, Chorus, General Music

6. TECHNOLOGY Web Site: plainfieldschools.org/pcms
6 Student Computer Labs
3 Student Chromebook Labs
2 Student ‘COW” labs
WiFi – entire building

7. Social Media & Responsibility
Our belief is that cell phones are not a daily necessity for functioning here at school;
They do serve a purpose and should always be secured;
Cell phones privileges can be revoked.

8. LOCKERS Daily times set by team; Sharing of combinations;
Practice, practice, practice on 08/24/16

9. BACKPACKS
Cinch sacks – can be carried
Backpacks – need to be stored

10. GRADE 6 SUPPLIES LIST One 2 inch binder; Pencil case with zipper;
Erasers (pencil top/block)
Highlighter
Daily Snack
Summer Academic Opportunity – Website
–To be updated in early June

11. LUNCH Choices; Seating; Time – 25 minutes; Social opportunity;
Sanitation.

12. COMMUNICATION Agenda, s and Phone Calls; Website Remind Team Meeting Time; ASPEN: student and parent portal; School Messenger System / Newsletter

13. STUDENT RECOGNITION
PCMS is a school that recognizes positive student actions: Academics; PRIDE; Attendance; NJHS

14. *** Late Buses Available on Tues., Wed., and Thurs
GET INVOLVED…….
After School Clubs (20+)
Athletic Teams
Drama / Music
*** Late Buses Available on Tues., Wed., and Thurs

15. On The Move………. Enrichment programming – 16-17
Curriculum Updates / Website
Safety Upgrades / Parent Pick-Up
Lowe’s Gymnasium Project (sound)
Weather Station
World Language Programming (7/8)
Partnerships: UHartford / Ellis Tech
Dugouts for softball/baseball fields
Remind
Locker Replacement / Painting

16. Forms, paperwork, etc……. Academic / Athletic Medical Late Bus
Field Trips
ALL FOUND ON WEBSITE

17. PTO Involvement 5 Meetings per year (Sept., Nov., Jan., Mar., May)
2nd Wed of the 5:30 (60 minute mtg)
ADVISORY MODEL

18. Closing Thought……
“Students involved in school, beyond the school day, routinely exhibit higher levels of connection and success.”