PTSAProvides financial & volunteer support to the school
Activities Fundraisers
-Grants to the school for programs &
supplies to enhance the existing
curriculum and academic activities
Pass the Hat (monetary donation)
Drama production Company Matching
Reflections Art Competition Passive Fundraising
-Fred Meyer, Amazon Smile
Emergency Prep
Staff Appreciation
Homework Machine
Weekly E-newsletter
Parent Education Speakers
IMS Alumni Scholarship
Volunteers for health screenings,
dances, back-to-school activities,
and other school needs
Associated Student Body (ASB)
A student group that represents the entire associated
student body. ASB funds are public money generated by
the students or in the name of the students, and may be
used only for cultural, athletic, social or recreational
purposes which are optional and non-credit. ASB decisions
are made by the students and their advisor.Activities and programs include Fundraisers:
School-wide cultural events and
speakers
Membership fees
Dances and social events (Hot
Chocolate Day)
Fun Run
Student Clubs Spirit wear sales
Athletics and intermural sports Dance tickets & concessions
Yearbook
Honor Society
What is Inglewood REALLY
like?
We want your child to love Inglewood
Students are well behaved
Academics are the focus
Teachers work in teams
Athletics and activities – connection
We are an inclusive school
We make every effort to be proactive
Elementary to Inglewood
Transition Plan
1. Parent meeting (tonight)
2. Counselor visits to Each
elementary twice
3. Elementary Student visitations to
IMS
4. First day – orientation activities
5. Bus Strategy
6th grade Student
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use Language Arts
Social Studies
Math
Science
Core Enrichment
PE / I-Experience
•LA/SS Block (One
Teacher)
•Math/Science Block
(One Teacher)
•Core Enrichment
Students move as a
group within core
content classes
•PE, I-Experience, and
Core Enrichment will mix
student grouping
Sixth Grade Growth
Organization
Multiple Teachers
Mobile Student
Backpacks (lightweight)
Laptops and chargers
Charged at home
Planner
ASB card
School supplies
Phone (off during school)
Shifting Responsibility
• Students develop
organizational habits to
manage a middle school
workload
• Students take a step
forward while adults
monitor and encourage
Sixth Grade Math
and Science
Math – Aligned to Common
Core Standards
Fractions, decimals, and percents
Probability and Statistics
Geometry
Algebra
Science – Aligned to Next Gen
Science Standards.
Exploring Earth
Exploring Life
Understanding Matter & Energy
Ambitious Science Teaching
Sixth Grade Language Arts
and Social Studies
Language Arts
Writing: Narrative,
expository, persuasive
Reading: Fiction and
non-fiction reading;
Textbook and novel
studies
Vocabulary: Wordly Wise
Online
Grammar: Parts of
speech and integration
into writing process
Social Studies Ancient Civilizations
Units:
Geography/map skills review
Mesopotamia
Ancient China
Ancient Greece
Introduction to research
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Rome OR
Ancient India
Power School
Web Based “Learning
Management System”
Calendar/Planner
Homework/lesson info
Links to textbooks and
supplemental materials
Interactive features like
discussion boards, work
samples, and wikis
Our Hub for Information
LIBRARY CLASSROOOMS ASB SPORTS HOMEROOM MUSIC CLUBS
6th Grade Counselors
(2017-2018)
Karyn Summers AND Renee Hesky
[email protected] [email protected]
6th grade Students 2018-19
…the high school graduation Class of 2025
Students stay with their assigned counselor throughout their 3 years at Inglewood
Counseling Services
Role of Counselor:
Support academic achievement
Assist in career awareness and future
planning
Help with personal and social
development
Team with parents, teachers and
school staff
Advocate for students
Students may seek counselor any
time
We encourage and teach students
how to access counselor;
and to seek their teachers directly!
Students might see a counselor about…
Schedules
Friends
Advice
Concerns
Referrals
Support
A myriad of topics
6th Grade Course
Registration
Counselors visit Elementary schools
March 1st – 8th
March 16th: Completed registration forms
are due back to 5th grade teachers at your
current elementary school.
6th grade - Electives One choice in 6th grade:
Opportunity to start or continue Music education
Band
Orchestra
Or… No Music
Every 6th grade student rotates through
I-Experience
Art, Music/Choir, Technology, and
Family/Consumer Sciences
Activities-Making IMS A
Home Sally Rusk-Activities Coordinator/ASB
Advisor/Leadership Teacher
Student Leadership Team
First Day of School
Cultural Events
Clubs
Shared Experiences
Inglewood Athletics
Opportunity to try something new – no cuts
All experience levels welcome! All sports have Varsity, JV, and regional levels
Great way to meet new people, make friends with similar interests, improve your skills, self confidence, have fun and get exercise
Student athletes do better academically and are more connected to school
80% of our coaches are in the building
Coaches teach life lessons - commitment, integrity, discipline, time management, accountability, leadership
Athletic Seasons
8 weeks, 7-8 games vs. other LWSD middle school
teams
4 seasons
No weekends or holiday practices
Basic information on each sport can be found on
the school website along with coaches contacts if
you have questions
Athletic Seasons
Fall
Boys’ Tennis (85)
Cross Country (120)
Girls’ Badminton (100)
Winter 2
7/8 Girls’ Volleyball (70)
Wrestling (20)
Winter 1
Girls’ Basketball (60)
7/8 Boys’ Basketball (70)
Spring
Track (150)
Girls’ Tennis (60)
6th Girls’ Volleyball (30)
6th Boys’ basketball (30)
Intramural Sessions
The month of January; two sessions; 2 weeks each
Turn student/parent permission form & $25
Found on school website
Session 1: Floor Hockey
Session 2: Dodge ball
No competition with other schools
Basic Education Funding
in Washington State
Local Levies and Bonds
fund needs not included as part of the state-funded
program of Basic Education
Historical Enrollment
Growth
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• Bond - Provide students with the best learning environments
possible and provide classrooms
for our ever-growing student
population
• Capital Projects Levy - Ensure our
students have safe school facilities and access to technology for
learning
• Educational Programs and
Operations Levy - Ensure our
students have access to the staff,
programs, and course offerings to
be successful and graduate future
ready
Total Local LWSD Tax Rate
Educational
Programs and
Operations & Levy
Capital
Projects
Levy
Bond Total
2018 $1.26 $0.59 $1.31 $3.16
2019 $1.03 $0.59 $1.31 $2.93