1. Welcome! Advisory

2. WELCOME! ~ Use the index card to complete the following: Parents/Guardians: What is something important you would like me to know about your son or daughter that I wouldn’t know just from having them in class? Students: What would help you be successful during the first week of middle school?

3. About Mrs. Wrazien

4. Distribute “How to study smarter”

5. I am the first person your son or daughter sees in the morning. I am your advocate. If I don’t know something is going on I can’t help. Don’t hesitate to keep me informed. PURPOSE OF ADVISORY:

6. What do we do in Advisory? The following are ways that we will use our time in advisory class: 1. Grade check – Every Monday As the advisor I will check progress reports for all subject areas and contact home if students are failing. Students will track their grades in each class to monitor progress throughout the school year. 2. Planner check – Every Monday I make sure students are filling out the agenda/planner. At the beginning of each month we update the planner with upcoming school events.

7. What do we do in Advisory? 3.Discuss issues happening around school Many assemblies are held during advisory 4.Tutorial – 3 days a week Students are selected for tutorial based on subjects that they need work on. Those students who are doing fine in classes get “free time”. 5. Conferences Students will invite you to a student lead conference where they will have the opportunity to share examples of their work, grades, goal, achievements, etc.

8. Required Supplies Recommended Additional supplies: Two-pocket folders (3 hole punched) one for each class. Mini 3-hole punch for binder

9. Family Access/Skyward PLEASE NOTE: A “*”means an assignment is collected, but not yet graded. This does NOT mean it is missing. Missing assignments will be marked with a “0” and will also be marked missing. A “P” will indicate that a pink slip has been completed.

10. Communication Mrs. Wrazien's Website

11. Text Reminder system Provided through Remind.com education website Text @mrswraz To (202)-601-3756

12. I try and contact you via email for: Grade updates Special school events Personal discipline issues To let you know when something positive is going on Volunteer needs Advisory Contact

13. Rewards Totem tickets When a staff member catches a student doing something positive. Tickets then get returned to advisor and will be used for weekly drawings Will be able to trade in through out the year for rewards Gotcha Extra special recognition Copy gets sent home to parents Copy is given to advisor to display in class

14. Get signed up for Family Access where you can monitor your child’s grades and assignments online!

15. All electronics will be turned off once the student has entered the building. If you need to check in with your child please do not text. Please use the office as a method to contact your child. Check the district website when making clothing choices. We love volunteers!!!!!! I always have amazing parents. Thank-you for being part of the Nisqually family! Other stuff:

16. Be ready for many papers to come home the first day and the first Monday of school. The advisory papers will be in a folder. Please sign all necessary papers and return in the folder. I love to have snacks donated to the class. Be sure and check for peanut oils. Birthday and holiday treats are always appreciated! Other stuff continued…

17. Know who their friends are. Be sure they call you if they are going to be late. Be aware of their activity on texting/Twitter/Facebook. Do not be afraid to notify the school counselor or myself if you have a family concern. Contact the individual teacher through email or phone.

18. Be sure your son/daughter’s backpack is organized. Do a homework and planner check nightly. Planners are filled out in each class every day. Make a family calendar for important project or test dates. Be sure there is study/reading time built into the nightly schedule (even if there isn’t anything assigned). Have a special study place where there are no distractions (TV/computers/phones). Don’t assume because they said they don’t have any homework...check Family Access and planner. Get signed up for Family Access, check Skyward frequently!! Intellectual Hints:

19. Remember to put $ into their account for food or please apply for the free reduced lunch application. You can put $ into their lunch account online! Sports: Be sure the physical is up to date and the forms are picked up from the office. Always start the day with a good breakfast! If your son/daughter has a fever please keep them home. Stress good hygiene. Physical Hints:

20. Parent night September 18 th !!!!! Mark your calendar!!!!!

21. ewrazien@nthurston.k12.wa.us Phone: 412-4770 ext. 37005 If you leave your email address/cell phone/work phone with me, I will be sure to contact you personally. Email is the best way to reach me! How to reach me:

22. Questions?