1. MONROE MIDDLE SCHOOL Home of the Eagles

2. Welcome to our parents from Emerson, Pleasant Hill, Whittier, Washington, Lowell, Bower & Sandburg.  Overview of a typical 6 th grade day  What to expect this coming year

3.  Introductions  About me  About our namesake…James Howard Monroe  3 things you should know  Communication  Summer construction  BYOD

5. Monroe Middle School District 200 Facebook Monroe Middle School Twitter

6.  Website ◦ http://www.cusd200.org/monroe http://www.cusd200.org/monroe  Bi-Monthly Newsletter ◦ http://www.cusd200.org/cms/lib7/IL01001538/Centricity/Domai n/663/April%20newsletter%202014.pdf http://www.cusd200.org/cms/lib7/IL01001538/Centricity/Domai n/663/April%20newsletter%202014.pdf  Parent to Parent Newsletter ◦ https://www.smore.com/0m68-parent-to-parent https://www.smore.com/0m68-parent-to-parent  BYOD Policy ◦ http://www.cusd200.org/monroe http://www.cusd200.org/monroe

8.  Buses for students who live more than 1.5 miles from school.  Many students walk to school daily.

9.  Building opens at 7:30 AM & 6 th graders can go into the MPR starting at 7:45 AM.  Monroe’s day starts at 8:00

10.  8 period day  Each class period is 45 minutes long  4 minutes to pass between classes  30 min lunch period – separate lunch for each grade

11.  Every Wednesday from 2:25-3:00  Students may be pulled to work with a teacher (target access) or have a study hall (general access)  Also used as a time for school wide team- building activities

12. Period 1 8:00-8:45 A.M. Period 2 8:49-9:34 A.M. Period 3 9:38-10:23 A.M. LUNCH10:26-10:56 A.M. Period 4 10:59-11:44 A.M. Period 5 11:48-12:33 P.M. Period 6 12:37-1:22 P.M. Period 7 1:26-2:11 P.M. Period 8 2:15-3:00 P.M.

13.  Language Arts or “Block”  Mathematics  Science  Social Studies  Physical Education  Inter-related Arts (IRA) & Collaboration & Leadership  Foundations

14.  Language Arts or “Block” is two periods long (90 minutes total).  Regular and Fast Paced Levels offered.

15.  2 Levels of math offered ◦ Math 6 ◦ Advanced Pre-Algebra

16.  Color & Light  Ecology and Stream Monitoring  Rivers, Streams, & Erosion  Scientific Method & Safety  Solar System  Electricity & Magnetism

17. After studying rivers and streams in science, 6 th graders take a trip to further explore the waters.

18.  Middle East  Africa  Asia  Europe (Parts 1 & 2)  The Americas

19.  Uniforms for PE – EVERYDAY!  The same uniform is used all 3 years in middle school (& H.S.)  Everyone gets a separate PE locker.

20. Interrelated Arts  9 week units covering ◦ Music ◦ Art ◦ Drama  Focus on learning to prevent bullying, build confidence & collaborate with others.

21.  Study habits  Test taking skills  Vocabulary Building  Structured Study Environment Band & Orchestra classes will meet during this time

22.  Monroe has a band & orchestra for all grade levels.  Chorus will be offered for 7 th & 8 th graders.

23.  ParentVue ◦ Monitoring of grades, assignments, & attendance ◦ Easily connect with teachers

25. Friends for Change Jazz Band Steppers Talent Show Monroe Friends Yearbook Club Study Club Battle of the Books School Play/Musical Student Council Ambassador Club Movie Club Minecraft Club Swing Choir Bucket-teers Principal’s Council Chamber OrchestraMath Team

26.  2 Buses – North & South side  Monday – Thursday @ 4:10 PM  Must be participating in a school activity

27. ALL GRADE LEVELS MAY PARTICPATE  Flag Football  Soccer  Volleyball  Basketball  Floor Hockey  Fitness

28. 6 th Graders may participate in: Cross Country Wrestling

29. 7 th & 8 th Grade:  Cross Country  Girl’s Volleyball  Wrestling  Boy’s Basketball  Girl’s Basketball  Track & Field

30.  Sport physicals are required EVERY year for Interscholastic Sports.  Interscholastic Sports are $125. 00 per sport.  Reduction in fees is available for some – see your counselor or PE teacher.  Intramurals are free.

31.  6 th grade School Physical on the IDPH School Physical Form (required K, 6 th, 9 th )  Send in physical/current immunization record (all 6 th graders need a TDap) to office before schedule pick- up. Those without a physical on file will be excluded from school according to the district policy.  Varicella -Beginning with school year 2014 – 2015, any child entering sixth grade shall show proof of having received two doses of varicella vaccine.  Please update the school nurse with any health concerns you may have for your student.

32.  Principal – Mr. Buck  Assistant Principal – Mrs. Baldus  Counselors – Mrs. Berger (6 th ), Mr. Doherty(7 th ) & Mrs. Grunner (8 th )  School Nurse – Mrs. Fontanarosa & Mrs. Early  Social Worker – Mrs. Henry & Mr. Henrikson  School Psychologist – Mr. Murray

33. August 13 th – 7 th & 8 th Grade August 14 th – 6 th Grade 8 AM – 2PM *ID photos will be taken and given out on these days