1. Welcome to Catonsville Middle School! Hillcrest Elementary Westchester Elementary Westowne Elementary A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence “Where Good Leaders Become GREAT Leaders”

2. Student Achievement 2012 MSA Reading: 91.9% of our students scored in the proficient or advanced range. 2012 MSA Math: 90.6% of our students scored in the proficient or advanced range. Approximately two-thirds of our students made the honor roll during the third marking period. 15% of our total student body earned straight A’s during the third marking period.

3. Middle School Organization All students take reading, language arts, math, science, and social studies five days per week. Specials (art, music, PE, and health) occur on an A-day/B-day schedule. Each grade level has a dean who coordinates parent conferences, field trips, and other grade level events.

4. Middle School Organization (continued) Sixth grade academic classes are held in the sixth grade wing of the building. We have one dean, three administrators, and two school counselors who work with our sixth grade students.

5. 6 th Grade Overview Grade 6 Expectations –Mr. Andy Noll, Sixth Grade Dean Easing the Transition: Counseling Services –Mrs. Naomy Soto-Coleman, Counseling Dept. Chair GT Placement –Mr. Steve Ambrose, GT Coordinator Student Service Learning –Mr. Andy Noll, Sixth Grade Dean Student Medical Forms –Mrs. Kristi Lowman, School Nurse

6. 6 th Grade Overview (continued) Information for Musicians/Specials –Mrs. Cindy Stevenson, Band Director School Lunches and Field Trips –Mr. Michael Thorne, Principal Getting Involved in the PTSA –Mrs. Angie McLean, PTSA President The Summer Mailing –Mr. Michael Thorne, Principal

7. Extracurricular Activities Activity buses run two times per week (Wednesdays and Thursdays) for students who participate in after-school activities or coach classes. Clubs/activities are available for every interest from drama to sports. More club information will be available at Back-to-School Night (9/11/13).

8. Communication Cougar Email Web Page: catonsvillems.bcps.org PTSA Page: catonsvillemsptsa.weebly.com @CatonsvilleMS on Twitter CatonsvilleMSPTSA on Facebook ConnectED Recorded Phone Messages Emergency Contact Info. Sheets Student Agenda Book

9. Summary To Contact an Administrator: –Mr. Thorne mthorne@bcps.org –Ms. Turnock dgraziano@bcps.org –Ms. Chame Martinez schamemartinez@bcps.org Summer Mailing – Approximately 8/10/13 Ice Cream Social – Thursday, August 22, 2013 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM in the CMS cafeteria Back to School Night: Weds., Sept. 11, 2013

10. Welcome to CMS! We will see you in August!