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Transcript of Back to School Night AACA Middle School September 14, 2011.
Back to School Night
AACA Middle SchoolSeptember 14, 2011
Middle School Faculty
Katie Key [email protected] - 6th HR, Math
Katie Mott [email protected] - ELA
Susan Merten [email protected] - Science
Chris Petersen [email protected] - 7/8th HR, SS
Lisa Herold [email protected] - Spanish
Elizabeth Pridgen [email protected] - SST
Scott Conklin [email protected] - Counselor
Cathy Brennan [email protected] - HS Specialist
Block Schedule
•More time to complete activities and labs from start to finish•Increased time to dive deeper into content for longer periods of time•Core academics in the AM
AM Procedure
1. Unpack personal belongings at your locker.
2. Gather books and binder for Period 1 and go to homeroom.
3. Get computer case in homeroom and get computer in Room 305.
4. Return to homeroom and complete bellwork or silent reading until bell rings at 8:00 AM.
5. Prayer and attendance 8:00-8:05 AM.
6. Period 1 begins at 8:05 AM.
Reasons Why You Don’t Want To Be Tardy . . .
Loss of computer privileges for the dayMust have computer prior to 8:00 AM
bell.
Rushed start to the morningStudent discombobulated!
Missing important instructional timeDisrupting student learning in progress
AND impact of block schedule
PM Procedure
1. Write down HW in assignment notebook in your homeroom.
2. Teacher signs assignment notebook. **
3. Put computer back in Room 305 and computer case back in homeroom.
4. Pack up personal belongings at your locker.
5. Bring backpack back to homeroom.
6. Wait quietly for prayer and dismissal.
Middle School Wiki
You and your child’s best friend
Alphonsuswiki.wikispaces.com
Homework Expectations
Homework is written down each day and posted DAILY by teachers on the middle school wiki.
Assignments are expected to be completed prior to the beginning of class periods.
Students will not be allowed to go back to their locker to search for homework or books – EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING!
Missing or incomplete assignments will be communicated to parents via FYIs.
If a student receives 3 homework FYIs, a parent conference will be held to develop a plan of action to best support the student’s needs.
MSSR Changes
Middle School Skills & Readiness
Problem Based Learning (PBL) Authentic, life based problems where
students create and collaborate to find solutions
Teachers provide structure and support Projects rotate quarterly Cross-curricular
Quarter MSSR Missions• 6th grade – Executive Function/Digital Storytelling• 7th grade – Project Gnilletyrots (Backwards
storytelling)• 8th grade – Cycle Back (recycling initiative for AACA)
Goals Recognition
Helping students set goals and develop a growth mindset Fostering mentality that mistakes are okay as long as
you learn from them and work towards improvement
Identifying individualized areas for improvement
Developing plans for articulating and monitoring goals, including how to track and measure progress
Reflection conferences with teachers
Recognition of progress quarterly
Student Led Conferences
First Quarter Conferences – Nov 10-11
Third Quarter Conferences – Mar 14-15
Notification via email 3 weeks prior for sign-ups
Student Led Conferences Student prep during class time Parent questionnaire sent home and returned Students lead teachers and parents in
discussion of digital portfolios, goals, and their learning thus far
MS Social Events
Bowling at Diversey Rock & Bowl – Nov 3 4-6pm
Halloween Party – Oct 31, PM (school)
Loyola Basketball Game – Dec TBD
Christmas Brunch – Dec 21 (in school)
Valentine’s Day Party – Feb 14 PM (in school)
Dave & Busters Night – Mar 9 @ 5pm
Third Annual Deanery Dance – Apr 27 6-9pm