1. J. Michael Lunsford Middle School
2017 RISING 6TH GRADE PARENT
INFORMATION SESSION
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Building a legacy of excellence

2. AGENDA – 2/22/2017 Welcome- pop quiz!! Introduction of Staff
School Information
Middle School Teaming
The Block Schedule
Technology at JML
6th Grade Course Information
Student involvement
Next Steps
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3. Introduction of Administrative Team
Carrie Simms, Principal of J. Michael Lunsford
Jennifer Brooks, Assistant Principal
Chris Johnston, Assistant Principal
Val Cashman , 6th Grade Dean
Jen Calderone, 6th grade school counselor
Michelle Schwartz, TRT
Gina Fink, PTA President
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4. How do we see middle school?
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5. Middleburg Charter School
Lunsford – Who are we?
Where are we coming from?
Buffalo Trail
Hutchison Farm
Middleburg Charter School
Arcola
Slevin
Little River
Liberty
Pinebrook
Cardinal Ridge

6. Who was J. Michael Lunsford?
Director of Transportation,
Over 40 years of service to Loudoun County
Began career as a bus driver at 16 years old
Well loved and respected within the Loudoun County community for his leadership and kindness
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7. People to help the transition
Assistant Principal
Jennifer Brooks
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8. What do we value?
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9. JML Middle School philosophy
Standards-Based Grading
Learning doesn’t have a deadline
Collaborative Team approach for students and staff
Integration of Technology

10. “To treat all children the same is to favor some and penalize others.”
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“To treat all children the same is to favor some and penalize others.”

11. People to help the transition
6th Grade Dean
Val Cashman
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12. The Teaming Model 4 Core Teachers 150 Students Per Team
Math
Science
Social Studies
Language Arts
150 Students Per Team
Teachers have common planning during students’ resource block
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13. Purpose of Grade Level Teams
To connect concepts and skills across the curriculum
To establish common expectations and procedures
To speak as “one voice” with parents
To meet the needs of all students
To serve as a professional growth group
To build positive relationships
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14. Block Schedule 90 Minute Blocks A and B Days 4 Classes Per Day
Language Arts Meets Daily
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15. Sample Block Schedule A Day B Day Block 1 Math Block 5 Resource/MusicPE
Block 6
Lang Arts
Block 3
History
Block 7
S1 Art/S2 Keybd
Block 4
Lang. Arts
Block 8
H Science
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16. Block Schedule More time to go in depth Provides for more creative
instructional strategies
Fewer transitions
Balance of assignments,
projects, and tests
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17. People to help with the transition
6th Grade Counselor
Jen Calderone:
*Main grade level counselor
*Works with students individually, in small groups, and classroom settings
* Social/emotional support, academic planning, facilitate parent/teacher conferences

18. Course Selection Process
Teacher recommendations have been loaded into ParentVue
Math course selection is critical!
Schedule changes will be minimal due to enrollment
Letters will be coming from elementary schools with your child’s courses listed
Parents return forms to elementary schools: each school has specific deadline
View Program of Studies on JML website>School Counseling Tab>Course selection
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19. Transition Continues
Lunsford Staff will visit your child’s elementary school this March
Your child will visit Lunsford on April 20th
“Lion’s Leap” in Summer 2017
July 31st – August 4th - am and pm session
August 7th – August 11th - am and pm session
Lunsford Middle School Open House August 22nd
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20. People to help the transition
Assistant Principal
Chris Johnston
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21. PBIS at Lunsford

22. 6th Grade Roar Rewards Switch Seats for One Block 5
Wear Hat for a Day
Outside Fun during Lunch on Monday
2 Packs of Fruit Snacks 10
Sit in Teacher’s Chair for One Block 15
50 Cent Gift Certificate for School Store 15
A Pack of Gum
Basketball/Kickball During Lunch with Friends 25
Free Manhattan Personal Pizza Certificate 35
Pizza Party During Lunch with 3 Friends 60

23. ParentVue in Phoenix Middle school See all assignments, grades,
comments
resources

27. People to help the transition
Technology Resource Teacher
Michelle Schwartz
Instructional Coach
Help all students
and teachers with
technology
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28. BYOT/Personalized Learning
Focused use
Not constant
Teacher directed
Device with keyboard
No Zones
Serious rules- no pictures/videos without permission of teacher and subject

29. Google Apps for Education
Organized
Accessible
Effective
Google Classroom

30. After School Activities
Drama
Chess
Soccer
Knitting
Dance
SAC
International Night
Basketball
Lions’ Pride
FCA
Enrichment and Academics
Math Counts
Twenty Clubs
Homework Club
Latin Club
Brain Games
Book Club
Science Olympiad
Odyssey of the Mind
Service
Leo Club
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31. Community Involvement
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32. Student Involvement We want to hear from you!
An invitation to students to write to the school has been posted to our website.
Any student who writes will receive a free school spirit item.
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33. What we need from you Volunteers/PTA
Opportunities for Business Partnerships
If possible, attend to Tdap immunization prior to the end of the school year
Involvement
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34. Questions? Visit our school’s website Like us on Facebook!
J. Michael Lunsford Middle School Official
Follow us on Twitter!
JML_MS_Official
Contact your child’s teacher
Contact the Lunsford Staff. We are here to help!
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35. The Most Important Thing!
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