Thomas Jefferson Middle School
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Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Parent/ Guardian Information Night
Welcome to TJMS!
Introductions Courses of Study/Forecasting The Middle YearsTechnology News
Introductions
Tom Adams – Principal Ryan Dotson - Teacher Jennifer McKay - Teacher Judy Andrews - Teacher Anita Chase - Associate Principal (A-L) Reid Wetterau - Counselor (A-L) Brian Luderman - Associate Principal
(M-Z) Jeannie Meyer - Counselor (M-Z) Kendis Kochis - Nurse
Good Attendance
Important learning occurs daily. It is impossible to recapture or make up the discussions, activities & interactions that students miss when absent or tardy Please work with us to instill responsible life long work habits by making sure your student is punctual and at school every day.
Courses of Study and Forecasting
Core Classes (6 of 7 Periods)– English/History Block (2 Periods)– Math Block (2 Periods)– Science (1 Period)– PE (1 Period)
Elective (1 Period)– Performing Arts – Band, Orchestra, Choir– Art– Tech Ed
Activities for 6th Graders
Green team ASB Socials Music (performances,
excursions) Track Chess Club School Play Battle of the Books
Communication
Electronic Newsletter (link on webpage) TJMS Web Site Parent Access Student Access Teacher Web Pages Fall Parent Conferences (October) Student-Led Conferences (March) Contact teachers, counselors & administrators
by email or phone Progress Reports & Report Cards
Student Planner
Each student will receive a student planner at the beginning of the school year. The planner is a tool for student success and communication with parents as it contains:– Calendar/Planner for assignments– School schedules– Information about TJMS– School Rules– District Policies
Kendis Kochis School Nurse
ImmunizationsHealth
Concerns/Procedures
The Middle Years
It’s About Their Brains Just before puberty the brain undergoes
major changes. This peaks when girls are about 11 and
boys at 12. The brain matures from back to front The Prefrontal lobe matures last (home
of the executive functions)
The Adolescent Brain Struggles With:
Organizing and planning Sensitivity Controlling impulses Modulating mood Weighing consequences Inhibiting inappropriate
behavior Setting priorities Making decisions
Other Major Changes
Physical Emotional Intellectual Social
6 critical life messages
I believe in youI trust in youI know you can handle thisYou are listened toYou are cared forYou are very important to me
We need You!
Sign up in the office to: Join the PTSA Become a tutor Help in The Commons at lunch
time Assist with production of
classroom materials
We need parent volunteers at TJMS!
Important School Phone #’s Thomas Jefferson MS: 360-313-3700 Attendance Office: 313-3708 Tom Adams, principal: 313-3700 Anita Chase, associate principal (A-L) Reid Wetterau, counselor (A-L) Brian Luderman, associate principal
(M-Z) Jeannie Meyer, counselor (M-Z) Kandis Kochis, nurse