1. Parkland Magnet Middle School information night
October 24, 2016

2. Welcome parkland families!

3. We are continuing to grow and thrive
Class
# of Students
6th Grade
342
7th Grade
329
8th Grade
324
Total
995

4. Our strength is in our diversity

5. School Improvement Plan Focus
By 2017, Parkland Magnet Middle School students will show increased achievement with specific emphasis on Hispanic, African American, SPED, and LED students through planning, implementing, and adjusting classroom best practices that meet the needs of the diverse student population of our school through differentiated and culturally relevant instruction based on multiple means of assessment and analysis of assessment results. *We will be having a meeting open to families, students, and staff to review and discuss our school improvement plan data after each quarter throughout the year.

6. Building upon our success
We will continue to add additional high school credited courses to our 8th grade science curriculum to prepare our students for the future
Develop and choose electives that meet the needs of our students
Provide additional STEM opportunities for students to get real world experiences inside and outside of the classroom
After school and Aftercare program to meet the needs of our students and families
Continue to seek grant opportunities that enrich the growth and development of our students

7. Resources at our school
Main Office
Counseling
EdLine
PPW
School Psychologist
Linkages to Learning
Parkland Website
PTSA
Alphabest

8. Main Office 301 438-5700 Ms. Sue King (Main Office Secretary)
Ms. Schatar Boynes (Attendance)
Ms. Bonnie Mettee (Admin Secretary)
Ms. Celia Chavez-Franco (Financial Assistant)

9. Counseling department
Counselors
Ms. Erika May – Resource Counselor/7th grade
Mr. Ronald Schwartz – 6th Grade
Ms. Cynthia Purich – 7th Grade
Ms. Andrea Garris – 8th Grade
Registrar/Counseling Secretary
Mr. Alan Grenidge

10. Team leaders
Grade 6 – Mr. Jason Szymkowiak
Grade 7 – Ms. Debbie Coppula
Grade 8 – Mr. Jonathan D’Souza

11. Student and family support
EDLINE - Mr. Richard Bergmann
Resource Teacher for Special Ed – Dr. La Shayane Drew
Pupil Personnel Worker – Ms. Mavis Ellis
School Psychologist - Ms. Heather Vail

12. Ms. Danielle Alvarado-Davis
Senior Community School Coordinator
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13. New Parkland Website http://parklandmagnet.org/ New Updated Look!
Check It Out:
Events – list of STEM events in the area
Scroll bar for EVEN and ODD days
After School Activities
Sunday message
Forms and Flyers
SSL Information

14. Additional Resources
PTSA
Your membership and donations support mini- grants for our teachers
Volunteering your time helps support our school community
Monthly meetings
Alphabest – Aftercare Program

15. This evening
You will have the opportunity to meet with your grade level to review strategies for success and answer your questions:
6th grade families will be meeting with Mr. Yates in Room 1300
7th grade families will be meeting with Mr. Suggs in the Media Center
8th grade families will be meeting with Mrs. Redder in Room 1324

16. 6th grade Mr. Yates-Administrator Mr. Szymkowiak-Team Leader Mr
6th grade Mr. Yates-Administrator Mr. Szymkowiak-Team Leader Mr. Ronald Schwartz-Counselor

17. How to best advocate for your child
Check edline regularly
Check the agenda book on a nightly basis
Provide a safe, quiet place for your child to complete his/her homework
Contact your child’s teacher via if you have concerns
Contact Mr. Szymkowiak, Mr. Schwartz if you feel you need a parent/teacher conference

21. Milestone
6th grade will be starting the Milestone mid November in Mission Planet Earth and will work on the components through Mission Planet Earth, World Studies, Math, English, and Comparative Planetology & Orbital Mechanics

23. Cell Phone/Electronic Devices Policy
Our school cell phone/electronic devices policy is that every student should have their cell phone/electronic devices turned off and out of sight from 7:55 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Students may use their phone once the dismissal bell rings at 3:00 p.m. This is to allow students to contact their parents/families after school.

24. Question & Answer Time

25. 7th grade Mr. suggs-Administrator ms. Coppula – team leader Ms
7th grade Mr. suggs-Administrator ms. Coppula – team leader Ms. May - Counselor Ms. Purich - Counselor

29. 8th grade Mrs. redder-Administrator Mr. D'Souza-Team Leader Mrs
8th grade Mrs. redder-Administrator Mr. D'Souza-Team Leader Mrs. garris-Counselor

30. Cell Phone/Electronic Devices Policy
Our school cell phone/electronic devices policy is that every student should have their cell phone/electronic devices turned off and out of sight from 7:55 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Students may use their phone once the dismissal bell rings at 3:00 p.m. This is to allow students to contact their parents/families after school.

31. Activities to look forward to…
School Dances
Kings Dominion
Trip
Sports Events
Concerts and Performances
Academic Achievement Nights
Field Trips
8th Grade Promotion
Career Day
6th grade will be starting the Milestone mid November in MPE and will work on the components through MPE, World Studies, Math, English, and CPOM.

34. 7th grade Mr. Suggs-Administrator Ms. coppula-Team Leader Ms. May/mrs
7th grade Mr. Suggs-Administrator Ms. coppula-Team Leader Ms. May/mrs. purich-Counselors

35. Milestone
8th grade will be starting the Milestone in November. All components will be completed through the Aerospace course.

36. High school credit courses
Algebra 1
Geometry
All World Languages: French, Spanish, Chinese
Honors Geoscience, Honors Physics
Forensics, Astronomy, Intro to Engineering and Design

37. Planning for High School
Upcoming DCC Open Houses
Taking the PSAT
Learn about application process for certain programs
Teacher recommendations for next year
KENNEDY HS
BLAIR HS
WHEATON HS
EINSTEIN HS
NORTHWOOD HS

38. Choice form (Round 1) •Application only forms are due by November 4th
•Forms were mailed nonprofit last week, so it may take some time before you receive your form in the mail.
•Application only forms are due by November 4th
• If you have moved, you’ll need to update your address before your child can receive a new choice form.
•Please make sure the form is filled out completely, with both student and parent signatures.
•Students living outside of the DCC will be able to participate in Round 2, which takes place in February. Forms are due February 10th .
•  If you have specific questions about the academies, please reach out to the program coordinators at that specific school.

39. If your child is applying to an application only program, please mail or drop off the application directly to the high school along with the $65.00 fee for the test.  
Testing will occur Dec. 3rd at either Blair, Richard Montgomery or Poolesville, depending on your home school.

40. Question & Answer Time

41. Parkland Magnet Middle School information night
October 24, 2016

42. 8th grade Mrs. redder-Administrator Mr. D'Souza-Team Leader Mrs
8th grade Mrs. redder-Administrator Mr. D'Souza-Team Leader Mrs. garris-Counselor

43. Cell Phone/Electronic Devices Policy
Our school cell phone/electronic devices policy is that every student should have their cell phone/electronic devices turned off and out of sight from 7:55 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Students may use their phone once the dismissal bell rings at 3:00 p.m. This is to allow students to contact their parents/families after school.

44. Activities to look forward to…
School Dances
Kings Dominion
Trip
Sports Events
Concerts and Performances
Academic Achievement Nights
Field Trips
8th Grade Promotion
Career Day

48. Milestone Project
8th grade will be starting the Milestone in November. All components will be completed through the Aerospace course.

49. High school credit courses
Algebra 1
Geometry
All World Languages: French, Spanish, Chinese
Honors Geoscience, Honors Physics
Forensics, Astronomy, Intro to Engineering and Design

50. Planning for High School
Upcoming DCC Open Houses
Taking the PSAT
Learn about application process for certain programs
Teacher recommendations for next year
KENNEDY HS
BLAIR HS
WHEATON HS
EINSTEIN HS
NORTHWOOD HS

51. Choice form (Round 1) •Application only forms are due by November 4th
•Forms were mailed nonprofit last week, so it may take some time before you receive your form in the mail.
•Application only forms are due by November 4th
• If you have moved, you’ll need to update your address before your child can receive a new choice form.
•Please make sure the form is filled out completely, with both student and parent signatures.
•Students living outside of the DCC will be able to participate in Round 2, which takes place in February. Forms are due February 10th .
•  If you have specific questions about the academies, please reach out to the program coordinators at that specific school.

52. If your child is applying to an application only program, please mail or drop off the application directly to the high school along with the $65.00 fee for the test.  
Testing will occur Dec. 3rd at either Blair, Richard Montgomery or Poolesville, depending on your home school.

53. Question & Answer Time