1. Our Team Meeting begins @ 6:30. Feel free to go visit our building and the special area teachers after you’ve....... 1.Signed up for a conference with your child’s homeroom teacher. These signup sheets are found in the hallway. 2.Filled out the forms in the packet found right below this Smartboard. When finished, please put them in your child’s homeroom basket found underneath this Smartboard. If you are interested in volunteering your time or supplies for upcoming school events, please see the sign up sheets (also found on outside table in the hallway). Thanks! WELCOME!

2. Homeroom 206 – Mr. Bill Parenti Teaches: Science / Social Studies parentiws@svsd.net Homeroom 208 – Ms. Katie Zeh - Mrs. Danielle McCormick Teaches: English/Language Arts zehkh@svsd.net Homeroom 216 - Mr. Clint Weltner Teaches: Math weltnercf@svsd.net Room 214 - Mrs. Joan Widdowson Teaches: Learning Support Reading/Math widdowsonjs@svsd.net Room IPC-3 – Mrs. April Christopher Teaches: Learning Support Language Arts christopherac@svsd.net TEACHER INFORMATION

3. Math Class (Typical day) 1.Morning Work or HOT (Higher Order Thinking) warmup 2.Go over last night’s homework (with computer feedback forms) to diagnose errors/re-teaching 3.Focus Question/Big Picture ( optional “Test out”) 4.Lesson 5.Independent Practice / Small groups 6.Additional Levels if time allows or you tested out of the lesson and finished the homework MATH

4. Levels 1. Big Picture 2. Lesson 3. Homework 4. Story Problems ( Easy/Medium/Hard) 5.Written Explanations ( Easy/Medium/Hard) 6. Independent Project **Anything done beyond Level 3 should be attached to the homework and turned in the following day to receive extra credit. **Levels 4 & 5 may be replaced by Cyber MyPathways after being synced through NWEA scores. (sometime in October) MATH

5. Almost all homework is graded (10 points each) Homework given Monday through Thursday Friday is reserved for off-textbook/calculator/real world skills. No homework on Fridays. Extra Levels are extra credit and can be worth up to 2 extra points daily. (12/10) Level 6 should be an independent project that the you, your child and I will coordinate. (Genius Hour) Tests at the end of every chapter (taken online) 100 points each. MATH

6. Learn to Read vs. Read to Learn Reading - reading strategies (active reading) - variety of texts - increasing text complexity Independent Reading - growth through new genres - encourage at home ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS

7. Writing - short response paragraphs - multi-paragraph essays (opinion, narrative, expository) Grammar - constructive rather than corrective - embedded in writing Spelling - Greek and Latin Roots - word parts and spelling rules ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS

8. Environments o 4 required experiments and 4 group-created experiments o Almost strictly hands-on and group work o No Tests or quizzes o Grades for each experiment consist of: - Daily Journal &/or Exit Ticket - Power Conclusion - Summary of experiment - Written Response – Application of skills acquired during experiment SCIENCE ENVIRONMENTS, SPACE, AND HEALTH

9. Space o Will involve homework and test/quizzes. o One major project used to tie into different instructional concepts * “Amateur Astronomers Discover New Solar System” * Most project work should be completed in class Health o Body systems * Review of systems covered in previous grades * Focus on nervous, endocrine, and urinary systems o Short quizzes on each system o Possible project on system of choice SCIENCE ENVIRONMENTS, SPACE, AND HEALTH

10. SOCIAL STUDIES Social Studies curriculum in 5 th grade: o Mapping review o Native Americans o North American exploration o Colonization o The Revolutionary War o Early US Government. o Various map skills will be sprinkled in as we go through the year. In addition, we will be discussing current events. Children will be responsible for reading/researching various topics (World News/ Local News / Sports / Entertainment /Etc.) Discussions and topics will be grade-level appropriate.

11. Grades  Exit Question based on the focus of the lesson.  Homework completion/accuracy  Projects/Tests – Some units may involve a project, others may involve a test in lieu of a project. SOCIAL STUDIES

12. SV Portal (Contact Carrie Schiebel @ (724) 452-6040, ext. 1640 if it’s not working) - online grade book - updated weekly - update contact information if needed https://portal.svsd.net/ Team/Teacher Websites - access through Seneca Valley webpage www.svsd.net PARENT RESOURCES

13. Type in www.svsd.netwww.svsd.net Go to box that says “Select a School.” Pull down and click on “Haine Middle School.” Accessing your Teachers’ Websites

14. Click on “Teacher Websites.”

15. Click on either Mrs. Casciato, Miss Zeh, Mrs. Widdowson, or Mr. Weltner

16. The links on the side of the page will give you more options. Homework and Internet Links will be the ones you will use the most. Enjoy!

17. DAILY/WEEKLY Communication Team Website Take Home/Homework Folders Communication AS NEEDED E-mail Notes in assignment books Phone calls (especially for emergencies) Parent-Teacher Conferences/IEP Meetings Homework/Think Form Communication AS NEEDED Sent via email Home – School Communication is Important! COMMUNICATION

18. Homework assignments are filled out in the assignment book with teacher guidance daily. Teacher will stamp the assignment book for verification. Students and parents should utilize the homework link on our team website for reference.team website Parents should check that assignments are COMPLETED and then initial in the assignment book nightly. After the first grading period is complete, we stop stamping/parent initialing unless needed. HOMEWORK

19. Token system (Classroom Cash) Students receive $2 daily Students can receive extra money for positive behaviors - Excellent answer, exemplary behavior, kindness to others, etc. Students can lose money for typical offenses - Shouting out, unscheduled locker visits, behavior, etc. Typical offenses are $1 penalty Missed homework is $3 first nine weeks, $5 for the 2 nd nine weeks, $10 the rest of the year. May be used to buy misplaced school items - Lost a pencil, need a new packet, etc. BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT

20. Classroom Rewards Students earn extra money Students earn class reward Classroom Consequences Students lose money Students fill out a Think Form for more serious offense. Sent home for parent signature and returned to school the next day. Teacher contacts parent(s). Meet with teacher and/or Mr. DiDesiderio/Mrs. Doggrell. CLASSROOM POLICIES

21. Seneca Valley’s District-wide Anti-Bullying Program Anti-Bullying Rules: 1.We will not bully others. 2.We will help students who are bullied. 3.We will include students who are left out. 4.If we know that somebody is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home. Please contact Haine Middle School immediately if your child reports any bullying incident(s) that occur during school. http://report.sprigeo.com/district/seneca-valley-school-district/haine-middle- school OLWEUS

22. Bullying is when someone repeatedly and on purpose does or says mean or hurtful things to another person who has a hard time defending himself or herself. DEFINITION OF BULLYING

23. WHAT IS THE OLWEUS BULLY PREVENTION PROGRAM? District-wide program proven to reduce bullying throughout the school setting. Emphasis on empowering students by providing them appropriate ways to intervene when they witness or experience bullying. Goals of Olweus: 1.Reduce existing bullying problems at Haine. 2.Prevent the development of new problems at Haine. 3.Achieve positive peer relationship at Haine.

24. INTERVENTIONS All Staff are trained to intervene on the spot when bullying occurs. Teachers work with students during their classroom meetings and discussions to teach strategies for addressing bullying and other difficult situations they encounter. We gather data through student surveys. These surveys help guide classroom and building lessons to support the specific needs of Haine elementary students.

25. Consistent message about bullying prevention and making positive choices at school. Empower students to speak up for themselves and report situations to adults. Collaboratively brainstorm solutions to problem situations that students share and model appropriate responses. HOW CAN PARENTS HELP?

26. Always work with the classroom teacher on any situations involving your child. Additional Support can be provided through School Counselor, Mrs. Shipe, as well as building administration. District Tip line (Sprigeo) to share concerns reported after school hours or on weekends. Link can also be found on main district website www.svsd.net.Sprigeo www.svsd.net WHO SHOULD I CONTACT?

27. A&E Time The students have been signing up for 1 st Trimester clubs and we will have sign-ups for each trimester. Students who sign up for multiple options will be placed in a club at some point throughout the year, but students are not necessarily in a club during each Trimester. OTHER INFO FROM OUR ADMINISTRATION

28. Volunteer Policy Casual Volunteer who works in the presence of a teacher - - Must have valid photo ID and sign in at front office. - - - May be asked to sign a policy acknowledgement, Volunteer Affirmation, and Confidentiality statement depending on the type of volunteering you are doing. Chaperones are required to sign above documents as well as have current Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114 Clearances. Attendance Policy Please submit excuses within 5 days of a student being absent or tardy. OTHER INFO FROM OUR ADMINISTRATION

29. Haine PTO HAINE PTO

30. Picture Day – Wednesday, September 30th Parent/Teacher Conferences – Wednesday, November 11 th Career Day – Friday, November 13 th Fall Party – Tuesday, November 24 th Cultural Day – Friday, February 26 th Spring Party – Friday, March 18th Open House – Tuesday, March 22 th Art Show – Thursday, May 12th SCHOOL EVENTS

31. Hey, who has a sticker on the back of their packet? Thank you! We look forward to a great year working with you and your child!