2. ORIENTATION AGENDA Introductions Transition Issues Team Goals Core Skills Supply List Parent Conferences Schedule Parent/Teacher Communication Incentive Programs “D” Day Procedures Handbook Highlights Special Team Events Alumni Tips Team Warning Homework Assignment

3. Who Is the Blue Team? Ms. Sharon Branca Subject: Math

4. Who Is the Blue Team? Mrs. Liz Motley Subject: English

5. Who Is the Blue Team? Ms. Dana Prendergast Subject: Science

6. Who Is the Blue Team? Mr. Stephen Kistler Subject: History

7. Who Is the Blue Team? Mrs. Eileen Patram Subject: Reading

8. Who Is the Blue Team? Mrs. Samantha Rodriguez Mrs. Linda Hargesheimer Subject: All Learning Support

9. Who Is the Blue Team? Ms. Katie Fetterman Mrs. Mary McGlincy Subject: All Learning Support

10. Who Is the Blue Team? Mrs. Patty McGinnis Subject: Gifted Seminar

11. Who Is the Blue Team? Mrs. Barbara Scholl Subject: ESL

12. Who Is the Blue Team? Mr. William Peck Guidance Counselor

13. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A 7 th GRADER? MORE independence. MORE responsibility. MORE homework, projects, tests, etc. MORE student-teacher communication.

14. BLUE TEAM CORE GOALS We encourage students to work collaboratively with their peers and to respect the ideas of others.

15. BLUE TEAM CORE GOALS We encourage students to become more responsible for their education and to take an active approach to learning.

16. BLUE TEAM CORE GOALS We encourage students to consistently put forth their best effort in all classes.

17. CORE SKILLS Time Management Study Skills Organization Reading Comprehension

18. GENERAL SUPPLY LIST 3 – Ring notebook with dividers Loose leaf paper Pencils (we encourage lead pencils), pens, and erasers Appropriate free reading material (At all times, in all classes!) Set of colored pencils Highlighters Textbook covers Clear sheet protectors Assignment book (supplied by Arcola)

19. SUBJECT SPECIFIC SUPPLIES MATH Spiral Notebook ENGLISH Pocket Folder Bound Marble Notebook (wide- ruled) SCIENCE Pocket Folder ½ inch 3-ring binder OR section in large team binder

20. Donations of tissues, hand sanitizer, and cleaning wipes are appreciated... Greatly!!

21. BLUE TEAM SCHEDULE Periods 1 – 4 : Core Classes Lunch: 11:27 – 11:57 Period 5: Core Class Period 6: Health/PE Period 7: Expressive Arts Period 8: Homeroom

22. PARENT COMMUNICATION The Seventh Grade counselor is Mr. Peck. Blue Team is available for parent conferences during period 7 (1:33 – 2:18). Parents are reminded to check the Parent Portal often. The most efficient method of communication with team teachers is email.

23. INCENTIVE PROGRAMS Honor Roll –Distinguished –Meritorious Highest Average (in each subject area from each section) Most Improved Student Student of the Month Team Awards

24. “D” DAY PROCEDURES “D” Day is dedicated to silent work and/or reading. Students must have free reading books in HR! Some “D” Days will also be used for “Character Counts” Lessons.

25. HANDBOOK HIGHLIGHTS Dress Code Attendance Policies Student Passes Student Sign-Out Hallway Behavior Gum Chewing Cheating/Plagiarism

26. SPECIAL TEAM EVENTS Team Days Field Trips What we do depends on YOU!!

27. 7 th Grade ALUMNI TIPS DON’T CHEW GUM- you will get caught and they will catch you- especially Ms. Prendergast! Make friends and get a good reputation. Participate in class because you get points each marking period! Ask questions if you need help! Study more than you normally do, because you’ll need it! This ISN’T sixth grade anymore!!

28. 7 th Grade ALUMNI TIPS Remember to follow directions on all tests and projects! Be organized because there are always notebook checks! The harder you try, the more respect you get from the teachers. Don’t get on the teachers’ bad sides! Always have your pass. Be nice to substitutes.

29. 7 th Grade ALUMNI TIPS Shoving papers into your binder is a REALLY BAD idea. Keep all of your old papers- you will have finals! In 6 th grade you might not have studied, but this year you have too! DO ALL OF YOUR WORK... YOU’LL BE FINE! Don’t eat candy without asking. Do not plagiarize- you will get a 0! Keep a positive attitude!

30. 7 th Grade ALUMNI TIPS Be nice to your teachers and pay them respect. Keep or find a sense of humor- you’ll need it! Make friends you can depend on. Proofread your work before you hand it in. Never wait until the last minute; it’s very stressful that way. With these teachers backing you up, you’ll never have to worry.

31. WARNING !!!! Summer reading books should be nearly finished or finished at this time. All AR tests need to be done by September 16th!!!!!

32. ANNOUNCEMENTS Emergency cards and the signed handbook page is due by Friday, September 9th. Picture Day is Friday, September 9th.

33. HOMEWORK Bring in a photograph of yourself on the first day of school!

34. "The objective of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives." Robert Maynard Hutchins