"WALKING THE TALK TOGETHER"
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Educational excellence…developing reliable, responsible, respectful life-long learners, one
student at a time.(Mission Statement)
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Walking the Talk Walking the Talk TogetherTogether
“You know, for better or worse, like it or not, we
really are interdependent…we really
are all in this together.”(Harvey, p. 5)
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ADMINISTRATORSADMINISTRATORS
Dr. Almeida - Principal
Mrs. Whitehead – Assistant Principal
Mr. Gomes – Assistant Principal
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SUPPORT STAFFSUPPORT STAFF
• Mrs. STURDAHL– Behavior Specialist
• OFFICER FRAATZ– School Resource Officer
• MRS. LARSON– School Nurse
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SUPPORT STAFFSUPPORT STAFF
• Gina Gateman– ULSS Coordinator
• Mrs. Donnelly-Taylor– School Psychologist
• Mr. Felix Sarubbi– Social Worker
• Ms. Sue Davis– Student Assistant Counselor
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GUIDANCE COUNSELORSGUIDANCE COUNSELORS
GRADE 6 – Mrs. Lori Lebrun
GRADE 7 – Mrs. Cheryl Fram
GRADE 8 – Mrs. Patricia Dorchies
Clerk – Mrs. JoAnn Phillips
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Teachers Administrators
STUDENTS
Parents
Students are central to the educational process!
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PURPOSE OF OPEN HOUSEPURPOSE OF OPEN HOUSE
• Meet the principals• Meet your son/daughter’s teachers• Learn about class procedures and expectations• Get acquainted with the building• Learn about, sign-up, & become an active member of the PTSA• Learn about Local Advisory Committee (LAC)
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TeamsTeamsGrade 6
6A – Freedom Fliers 6B - Eagles6C - Liberty 6D - Revolution
Grade 7 7A – Lapis Lazuli 7B – Sapphire
7C - Onyx 7D – ObsidianGrade 8
8A - Element 8B - Majestic 8C - Evolution 8D – Velocity
8E - Dynasty
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SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANSCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
•LITERACY•NUMERACY•PERSONALIZATION•FAMILY / COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT1st SIT Meeting
September 22nd – 2:45 PM Media Center
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ADVISORY PROGRAMADVISORY PROGRAM
What? A program in which a group of students and an advisor (teacher) get together…
Purpose? To establish relationships for learning between students and teachers… When? Once a week (mainly on Tuesday)
50 minutes
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ADVISORY PROGRAM GOALS
• Advocacy – Develop meaningful adult-student
relationships
• Community– Create a support network to foster a
feeling of belonging to advisory, team and school
• Skills– Strengthen problem solving and
decision making skills
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PROCEDURESPROCEDURES
•TRAFFIC•ARRIVAL / DISMISSAL•HALLWAY•CAFETERIA•PICK-UP DURING THE
SCHOOL DAY
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•Administrator•Teacher•Parent•Student
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Walking the Talk Walking the Talk TogetherTogether
“I always wondered why somebody didn’t do
something about that. Then I realized I was
somebody.”(p. 10)
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Be Responsible• Review and Evaluate Policies, Practices,
& Programs• Create and Maintain a Positive Culture• Support & Facilitate Successful Co-
teaching Relationships• Build Capacity by Effectively Delegating
Responsibilities• Establish Clear/High Expectations for
ALL
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Be Reliable• Shared Decision Making• Support Teachers• Provide Feedback• Be Consistent & Follow-Up w/ Student Discipline• Be Visible
Be Respectful• Establish Open Lines of Communication• Be Approachable• Be Professional• Have A Sense of Humor• Have An Open Door Policy• Follow PLC Norms
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Be Responsible• Differentiate Instruction• Integrate Literacy Strategies Across Curriculum• Maintain Instructional / Academic Focus• Engage Students in Higher Level Thinking
Be Reliable• Continuously Communicate w/ Parents• Implement School Improvement Plan Initiatives• Actively Participate in the Professional Learning
Community• Continue to Learn & Grow
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Be Respectful• Establish Positive Relationships• Develop a Student-Centered Classroom• Support and Collaborate with Colleagues• Personalize the Learning Environment
for Students• Have Fun!• Follow PLC Norms
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• Get involved with PTSA• Communicate with teachers &
administrators• Check your son/daughter’s agenda nightly• Ensure your son/daughter reads at home• Provide him/her with a quiet workspace• Ask your son/daughter about his/her day• Encourage your son/daughter to get
involved in extracurricular activities
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• Responsible– Bringing all your materials to class.– Having your homework done.
• Reliable– Being on time to class.– Always being honest.
• Respectful– Treat others the way you would like to be
treated.– Keep hands and feet to yourself.
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ATTENDANCEATTENDANCE• ABSENCES
– Parent must call school– Note must be brought in
• TARDIES– 5 tardies = written warning from
administrator– 6+ = detention / retention
• TRUANCY COURT– Absence for 10 days w/o medical
excuse
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DISCIPLINARY DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCESCONSEQUENCES
• SOCIAL SUSPENSION – No dances / school events
• TEACHER DETENTION - 1hour
• OFFICE DETENTION – 1hour (Tuesday & Thursday)
• RETENTION – 2 – 3 hours (Tuesday & Thursday)
• ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER – 1 class period to 5 days
• SUSPENSION – 1-10 days (Parent must reinstate you)
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SURVEILLANCE CAMERASSURVEILLANCE CAMERAS
Cameras are in the school in the hallways
and outside the building monitoring all activity.
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Extracurricular ActivitiesExtracurricular Activities• Sports:
Fall: Coed SoccerWinter: Wrestling & Basketball (Boys & Girls)Spring: Softball & Baseball
• Cheerleading• Student Council• Yearbook• Robotics Club• Showcase (Cabaret)• Band• Chorus• SAVE (Students Against Vandalism Everywhere)
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LUNCH PROGRAMLUNCH PROGRAM
All free / reduced lunch applications are due by
September 26th.
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BREAKFAST PROGRAMBREAKFAST PROGRAM
7:35 – 7:55 AMMultipurpose C
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GUIDANCE
Mrs. Dorchies – 8th gradeMrs. Fram – 7th grade
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LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERLIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
Susan Murphy
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Systematic Training for Effective Parenting
S.T.E.P.S.T.E.P.
Mr. Felix Sarubbi
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PTSAPTSA
• Contributions to the School• Membership Drive• Fundraiser
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PTSA MEETING DATESPTSA MEETING DATES6:30 PM6:30 PM
• October 22, 2008• November 12,
2008• January 7, 2009• February 4, 2009
• March 2, 2009• April 22, 2009• May TBD, 2009
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AVENUES OF AVENUES OF COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATION
• Telephone (401) 822-9426– Team mailbox
• School website - Asfms.netSchool website - Asfms.net• Parent ListservParent Listserv• Student agenda• Parent conferences• PTA meetings• Email
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PRINCIPAL WALK & TALK
• Thursday, October 9, 2008 9:00 – 10:00 AM• Thursday, November 13, 2008 9:00 – 10:00
AM• Thursday, December 11, 2008 9:00 – 10:00
AM• Thursday, February 12, 2009 9:00 – 10:00 AM• Thursday, March 12, 2009 9:00 – 10:00 AM• Thursday, April 9, 2009 9:00 – 10:00 AM• Thursday, May 14, 2009 9:00 – 10:00
AM
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Essential PointsEssential Points
• We are a “High Performing” middle school
• We need a strong / active PTSA• Our instruction and programs are
among the very best• Our teachers, faculty and staff
are highly qualified and certainly among the highest level of professionals
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Essential PointsEssential Points
• Our commitment to student learning is not only a priority, but second only to student safety.
• ASFMS is a safe, nurturing environment with rigorous academic expectations.
• We strive to seek continuous improvement.
• We expect you to hold us accountable.
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EVENING SCHEDULEEVENING SCHEDULE66thth Grade Grade
• Team Teacher Presentation• Visit Elective Teachers• Sign Up to be a Member of the
PTSA
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Walking the Talk Walking the Talk TogetherTogether
“Each of us may be only one person, but we can make a difference. Walking the talk as best we can is a great
place to start.”(p. 21)
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