Welcome to MMSWelcome to MMS2010-20112010-2011

School-wide Title I School Pre-AP Classes Enrichment / Remediation TEAM-Math AMSTI (Alabama Math

Science Technology Initiative)

21st Century Community Learning Center

55thth Grade Teachers Grade Teachers

Christen AtkinsSandy BarfootVivian CrosbyLeslie DennisSarah PorterMary Gibbs

Elizabeth HicksShannon LackeyClaressia BooneTrey McQueen

Glenda Stanford

7th Grade Teachers

Vickie AkinsMichele BeiselAlicia Diggs

Leigh Ann FarringtonMarilyn KimberlKim McNamaraAltovise McNeil

Gigi MorrisJane Owens

Kimberly Rose Samantha SipperCarolyn Watkins

Communication between school and home Communication between school and home is a key factor for the success of our is a key factor for the success of our

students!!students!!Homework Planners

Please visit our county web site at www.elmoreco.com.

Our school web site is http://www.mymillbrookmiddle.com/. Each teacher will

have their own information link.

STI Home

School Messenger

School Day TimesSchool Day Times

Start School – Tardy bell – 7:30AM

End School Day – 2:35PM

Car riders / 1st Bus Load – 2:35PM

2nd Bus Load / Walkers – 2:45PM

Car Rider/Bus Rider Procedures

Please follow these instructions very carefully. These procedures are maintained to ensure the safety of our children.

All bus and car procedures will be listed in our Millbrook Middle School handbook, which is distributed at the beginning of the school year.

Car riders should be dropped off between 7:15 AM and 7:30 AM in front of their building. Students that eat breakfast in the cafeteria should be dropped off in front of the cafeteria. Students will be escorted to class after breakfast. Students will not be allowed to go to homeroom before going to breakfast.

Car Rider/Bus Rider Procedures

Car Rider/Bus Rider Procedures

Car riders are released in the afternoon at 2:35 PM. Bus riders are loaded at 2:35 PM, therefore we can not accept phone calls to change transportation or check outs past 2:15 PM. All students should be picked up from the campus by 3:00 PM.

How will my child be assessed?

•Tuesday Folders – Graded Papers

•Progress reports - Every 2 weeks.

•Report cards - Sent home every 9 weeks.

•STI Home- Grades updated within 72 hrs.

•Benchmark tests will be given in reading and math based on state standards (mid-quarter/quarterly).

•STAR testing gives the teacher specific information on each student’s reading level.

•Accelerated Reader is used to improve reading ability and foster a love of reading.

•Easy Tech is used to teach technology skills.

•Alabama Science Assessment

•Alabama Writing Assessment

•ARMT/Stanford 10

School Improvement ActivitiesSchool Improvement ActivitiesSolid FoundationsSmall group instructionKids College / Lexia / Fast Math / OrchardAlabama Reading Initiative StrategiesTEAM-MathAccelerated ReaderData DaysAfter-School Tutoring Collaborative planning among staffProfessional DevelopmentParent InvolvementWalk Through ObservationsComprehensive School Counseling Program

Comprehensive Counseling Comprehensive Counseling ProgramProgram

Introduction to Counseling ProgramRed Ribbon WeekParent Career WeekBullying PreventionWeekly Character TraitsStudent of the WeekHonor’s Program

Student Attendance/School Funding

Schools are funded based on the number of students that attend the 20 days after Labor Day. It is very important that the students attend school.

Alabama Law places the responsibility for regular attendance upon the parent/guardian. If a student is absent a written note or e-mail must be sent within three days after the student returns to school.

The complete attendance law including excused and unexcused absences is located in our Elmore County Code of Conduct. A copy of this book is distributed to every parent the first week of school.

What are the school rules?

1. In interactions with adults, do what you are told the first time.

2. Treat others with respect.3. Report to classes prepared (with materials)

everyday.4. Keep MMS looking its best.

The Elmore County Student Code of Conduct and MMS Student Handbook will strictly be enforced. Please read and familiarize yourself with this manual.

Discipline for Grades 5-8Discipline for Grades 5-8The Elmore County Code of Conduct groups students by grades K-4 and 5-12 for disciplinary consequences. At MMS, 5th graders will follow the disciplinary guidelines for grades 5-12.

Dress Code: Shirts tucked in with a belt / No hats / shorts – skorts must be 2 inches above the knee / Shoulders must be covered / Mid-riff covered

Breakfast / Lunch / Snack

Breakfast at MMSBreakfast at MMS

Students now have the option of eating breakfast each morning at MMS. Breakfast will be served from 7:15AM-7:30AM each morning.

Breakfast / Lunch PricesBreakfast / Lunch Prices

Full Price Breakfast - $1.00

Reduced Price Breakfast - $0.30

Full Price Lunch - $2.00

Reduce Price Lunch - $0.40

Students that receive free lunch also receive free breakfast.

Students may bring lunch from home or purchase lunch in the cafeteria. It is against federal guidelines to bring carbonated drinks or fast food into a school cafeteria. Please only allow your child to bring food from home.

Lunch money may be paid daily, weekly, or monthly. However, we encourage all payments to be made on Mondays. We do accept checks for lunch. No charges will be allowed this year.

Students may bring snack from home or purchase snack &/or juice from the school. Please only send money for snack DAILY, and separate from lunch money.

If your child must follow a special diet for medical reasons, please contact the office.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIESCLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

Spelling Bee Golden Key Club Science Fair Office/Library Helpers Robotics Drama Club Art Club Yearbook Staff After School Tutoring

School Items to Purchase

STI Home will be available for $10.00 for the entire year or $5.00 per semester.

Workbooks (5th & 6th Grade) must be purchased for $12.50.

PE uniforms are available for $15.00. (7th & 8th) PTO Membership is $5.00 per person. We will not sell planners this year; however,

students are required to have one. You may purchase them from the store of your choice.

Supply Lists are available on our website www.mymillbrookmiddle.com.

We look forward to a great We look forward to a great school year!!!!!school year!!!!!