Anyone wishing to gain entry to the building must ring the ...
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Anyone wishing to gain entry to the building must ring the door bell and present a valid identification. Upon entry you will need to keep your identification out to be scanned into our raptor system. In order for your child to be dismissed, the person at the school must be listed on their emergency card as a contact. If the person is not listed, access to the student will be denied.
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Anyone wishing to gain entry to the building must
ring the door bell and present a valid identification.
Upon entry you will need to keep your identification
out to be scanned into our raptor system.
In order for your child to be dismissed, the person
at the school must be listed on their emergency
card as a contact. If the person is not listed, access
to the student will be denied.
Mr. Mirenzi - Principal
Mr. Ross - School Counselor
August 2nd , 16th , and August 27th ,
2018
Home of the Eagles!
Students who are
Organized and take
Action to
Reach their Goals
The 4R’s:
Respect Yourself and Others
Respect the Environment
Respect Learning
Responsibility for your Actions
Proudly supporting our CMS Eagles soaring
for excellence
www.ptacroftonmiddle.org
Or follow us on Twitter @PTACroftonMS
I. Understand the basic structure of middle
school
II. Understand some of the differences
between elementary and middle school
III. Understand middle school terminology and
learn tips on how to be successful during
the transition
PE more often
Lockers with locks
Uniforms in gym
More teachers & students
More classes & transitions each day
More choices of encore classes
More freedom
After school club opportunities
Tuesday, September 4th – 6th graders only!
Orientation day – what to expect
Materials to bring – string bag, a lock, $ or
lunch, and a writing utensil
Core classes meet every day throughout the school
year.
Math is offered at two levels:o Math 6 (standard) – may be co-taught (2 teachers in the classroom)
o Math 6/7 (accelerated)
Language Arts is offered at two levels:o Advanced
o Standard – may be co-taught
Social Studies & Science are heterogeneously
grouped (mixed academic abilities) per AACPS
Team of core teachers who share the
same group of students
Helps to build cohesiveness between
students, staff, and parents/guardians
Increases academic achievement
All 6th graders will take:
o Fitness & Health
o World Language Connections
and
o At least 1 fine arts class
• Music, art, or dance
Band*
Chorus*
Orchestra*
Dance
True Colors
Exploring Technology
Passport to the World
Team Sports
Music Goes Global (focus on guitar)
Healthy Life
Reading interventions *Band, Chorus, and Strings are performing groups which require
rehearsals outside of the school day. Typically in the morning prior to school.
Period Course
SOAR/Advisory
1st period – Core Class Math
2nd period – Core Class Language Arts
LUNCH LUNCH
3rd period- Encore Class A – PE/Health
B – Band
C – Passport to the World
4th period – Core Class Social Studies
5th period – Core Class Science
6th period – Encore Class A – Art
B – Healthy Life
C – WLC
SOAR Advisory
• Study Hall
• Homework time
• Reading time
• Organize your binder
• Get extra help from a teacher
• Make up quizzes/assignments
• Goal setting/reflection
• Team building activities
• Academic growth
• 5 Social-Emotional Competencies
✓ Self-Awareness
✓ Self-Management
✓ Social Awareness
✓ Relationship Skills
✓ Responsible Decision Making
Classes are approximately 50 minutes.
Students are given 25 minutes for Lunch.
Students have 4 minutes between classes.
All 6th graders wait in the cafeteria in the morning
and are dismissed to go to their lockers and SOAR.
Bus dismissal is at 3:05; car riders, walkers/bike
riders 3:15 p.m.
School lunch is $3.00. Parents can add money
onto a student’s account (MyPaymentsPlus.com) at
any time during the year.
TLO’s (extra help sessions)
o Tuesdays after school
o Redo assignments, get extra help, and take
missed quizzes or tests
Clubs
o Thursdays after school
o Activity busses are available for students
participating in after school activities, whom
would normally ride the bus.
Get plenty of sleep.
Complete and turn in homework on time!
Use your agenda book to write down homework assignments, upcoming tests/quizzes, and projects.
Utilize your red take home folder to assist with organization of papers that need to travel to and from school.
Get extra help when needed
o TLO sessions on Tuesdays after school
o SOAR
Get involved in extracurricular activities and clubs.
Manage your time.
Maintain an organized binder.
Attend school on time every day.
Focus and pay attention in class.
Take good notes.
Review your notes every evening even if you don’t
have homework.
ASK QUESTIONS WHEN YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND!
Create daily routines o Check the agenda book and homework folder daily
o Create a daily routine when your child comes home from school (ex. snack, homework, free time)
o Provide a space for your child to complete homework that has all of their required materials
Communicate with teachers (e-mail), school counselor, and/or AP as appropriate
Parent Connect website – check students’ grades on an electronic gradebook
Stay informed as to what is occurring at CMS by reading the weekly blast from your child’s team and any e-mail communication that comes from the school/Principal
Conference Days
o 10/23, and 3/5
o Student Led conference opportunities
o Conferences by invitation
Schedule a Parent/Teacher Conference as needed
To facilitate:
o Academic Development
o Personal/Social Development
o Career & College Exploration
Types of Counseling
o Individual Counseling
o Group Counseling – especially academic motivation
o Classroom Lessons – transition to middle school,
organizational strategies, career exploration, high school
opportunities, cyber safety, interest inventories
http://buildakit.net/
Binder organization will be explained by the teachers in
each team
Agenda book (provided by school)
Red take home folders (provided by school)
2 locks – one for hallway locker and one for PE locker
PE uniform – approximately $20 for red t-shirt and black
athletic shorts
String bag
Reading:
o Go to www.aacps.org,
o “Select a School”
o “Middle”
o “Crofton”
o “School website”
o Left hand column click “Summer Reading & Math Assignments” and complete the google form.
Math:
o www.deltamath.com
o Create an account (use teacher code 246828)
o Choose either Math 6 or Math 6/7
Sneak a peek, Friday, August 31, 2018
o 9-9:45 a.m. last names A-F
o 11:30-12:15 p.m. last names G-N
o 2-2:45 p.m. last names O-Z
• Locks and PE uniforms will be available for purchase
Tuesday, September 4th – 1st day of school for 6th grade only
Thursday, September 27th – 6th grade Back to School Night @ 6:00 PM
Mr. Ross– 6th grade School Counselor
Mr. Cooper– Assistant Principal (A-K)
Ms. Dolan– Assistant Principal (L-Z)
Mr. Mirenzi– Principal
410-793-0280
Attendance – Mrs. Bloodgood
Health related questions – Ms. Hardrich
Residency and registration questions – Mrs.
Esposito ([email protected])
Classroom/grade related questions – email or call
the teacher 1st
Curriculum questions – Department Chairs
Social/emotional concerns, family/home concerns,
global academic concerns – Mr. Ross
