SummitSummit Middle School Middle School

Introductions/Why Middle School?--Ms. SeddonIntroductions/Why Middle School?--Ms. SeddonArticulation Process—Victoria ButterfieldArticulation Process—Victoria ButterfieldThe Five Pillars of Middle School The Five Pillars of Middle School

-Teams and Teaming-Teams and Teaming-Flex block timetabling-Flex block timetabling-Advisory -Transitions -Explorations-Advisory -Transitions -Explorations

Extra-Curricular & Free Time Extra-Curricular & Free Time Code of Conduct & Getting HelpCode of Conduct & Getting HelpQuestions?Questions?Breakout Groups/Translation—English/Farsi in MPR Breakout Groups/Translation—English/Farsi in MPR with Zahra Rahbani & Victoria, Korean in library with Zahra Rahbani & Victoria, Korean in library with Ian Kang & Ms. Ascoli, Chinese in music room with Ian Kang & Ms. Ascoli, Chinese in music room with Grace Cromie & Mrs. Seddonwith Grace Cromie & Mrs. Seddon

Visit to Grade 5 classes in AprilVisit to Grade 5 classes in April Parent Info Evening in AprilParent Info Evening in April Meetings with Grade 5 Teachers and Meetings with Grade 5 Teachers and

Student Services Teachers (IEPs Student Services Teachers (IEPs transferred) in April; separate mtgs transferred) in April; separate mtgs in more depth for students with IEPsin more depth for students with IEPs

Placement Process; Articulation Placement Process; Articulation Forms and Notes in May; extra visitsForms and Notes in May; extra visits

Grade 6 For A Morning in JuneGrade 6 For A Morning in June

Teams and TeamingTeams and Teaming Flex Block TimetablingFlex Block Timetabling TREK (advisory)TREK (advisory) TransitionsTransitions ExplorationsExplorations

Currently Grade 6/7 and Currently Grade 6/7 and Grade 7/8 classesGrade 7/8 classesSix teams, each with 4 Six teams, each with 4 classesclasses

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Nutrition break 10:10-10:26Nutrition break 10:10-10:26

10:26-10:26-10:4510:45

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Lunch 12:05-12:50Lunch 12:05-12:50

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Students in SD43 have 2 significant Students in SD43 have 2 significant transition times during their school transition times during their school careers – 1 from grade 5-6, and the other careers – 1 from grade 5-6, and the other from grade 8-9from grade 8-9

Summit Middle School welcomes new Summit Middle School welcomes new grade 5 transitioning students as they grade 5 transitioning students as they arrive, and passes on the leaving grade 8 arrive, and passes on the leaving grade 8 students to various high schoolsstudents to various high schools

Computers Computers Home Arts (cooking, sewing)Home Arts (cooking, sewing) MusicMusic Tech Ed (woodwork, electronics)Tech Ed (woodwork, electronics) P.E.(all year, alternate days)P.E.(all year, alternate days) Art/French (half year each, alternate days)Art/French (half year each, alternate days)

Athletic Teams Athletic Teams – swim, cross country – swim, cross country running, field hockey, volleyball, basketball, running, field hockey, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, track & field, badminton, rugbywrestling, track & field, badminton, rugby

MusicMusic—Concert & Jazz Band, Choir, Strings—Concert & Jazz Band, Choir, Strings

ClubsClubs – yearbook, ski and snowboard, Battle – yearbook, ski and snowboard, Battle of the Books, science fair, math, library of the Books, science fair, math, library monitors, Go Girls, drama, debate, traffic monitors, Go Girls, drama, debate, traffic squad, origami etc.squad, origami etc.

Playground, zipline, climbing netPlayground, zipline, climbing net ForestForest Outdoor basketball and hockey courtsOutdoor basketball and hockey courts Counselling areaCounselling area Multi-Purpose room (MPR)Multi-Purpose room (MPR) ClassroomsClassrooms Lunch hour games—Beach HouseLunch hour games—Beach House Kateslem After School program (Kateslem After School program (

www.kateslem.com for registration info) for registration info)

The 3 R’s” The 3 R’s”

Respect yourselfRespect yourself

Respect othersRespect others

Respect the environmentRespect the environment

Counsellor and Youth Worker Counsellor and Youth Worker Peer helpers and peer tutoring Peer helpers and peer tutoring Student Services Student Services Team Leaders and Core teachers Team Leaders and Core teachers Principal and Vice-PrincipalPrincipal and Vice-Principal ParentsParents Self advocatingSelf advocating

1.1. What about homework? Use website!! What about homework? Use website!! 2. Where do I keep my stuff?2. Where do I keep my stuff?3. Can I bring electronics to school?3. Can I bring electronics to school?4. When will I know what team I am on?4. When will I know what team I am on?5. Will I know anyone in my class or team?5. Will I know anyone in my class or team?6. What happens at lunch time?6. What happens at lunch time?7. Can I leave the school grounds?7. Can I leave the school grounds?8. How will I know when to join teams etc?8. How will I know when to join teams etc?9. Where can I get a school supplies list?9. Where can I get a school supplies list?10. Parents—parking, volunteering, communication, 10. Parents—parking, volunteering, communication,

announcements, newsletters?announcements, newsletters?