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J. Michael Lunsford Middle School
RISING 6TH GRADE PARENT
INFORMATION NIGHT
Building a legacy of excellence
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AGENDA
• Welcome
• Introduction of Staff
• School Information
• Middle School Teaming
• The Block Schedule
• 6th Grade Course Information
• Next Steps
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Neil Slevin, Principal
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Goals for J. Michael Lunsford Middle School
•Be a school for all learners
•Build positive and
collaborative relationships
throughout the school
community
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Lunsford – Who are we?• Where are we coming from?
Hutchison Farm
Little River
Buffalo Trail
Liberty
Arcola
Pinebrook
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Who was J. Michael Lunsford?
• Director of Transportation,
1995-2009
• Over 40 years of service to
Loudoun County
• Began career as a bus driver at
16 years old
• Well loved and respected
within the Loudoun County
community for his leadership
and kindness
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Introduction of Administrative Team
• Paul Rochford
6th Grade Dean
• Kelly Kenworthy,
6th Grade Counselor
• Jennifer Bantle,
Assistant Principal
• Jennifer Brooks,
Assistant Principal
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What do we Value?
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Positive Relationships
Respect
Competence
Personal Regard
Integrity
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Collaboration“Work on building a professional community that
is characterized by shared purpose, collaborative
activity, and collective responsibility among
staff.” - Newmann and Wehlage
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Equity
What two assumptions are made when making
this statement?
We believe that all
students can learn.
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Equity
Student learn in different ways
Students learn at different rates
We believe that all
students can learn.
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Equity
“To treat all children the
same is to favor some
and penalize others.”
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J. Michael Lunsford Middle School PTA• Tricia Haneghan, JML PTA President
People to help the transition
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Parent Liaison
▫ Stefani Cardone
People to help the transition
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Special Education Contact
▫ Jennifer Brooks
People to help the transition
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6th Grade Dean
▫ Paul Rochford
People to help the transition
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The Teaming Model
• 4 Core Teachers▫ Math▫ Science▫ Social Studies▫ Language Arts
• 120-150 Students Per Team
• Teachers have common planning during students’ resource block
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Purpose of Grade Level Teams
• To meet the needs of
all students
• To serve as a
professional growth
group
• To build positive
relationships
• To connect concepts
and skills across the
curriculum
• To establish common
expectations and
procedures
• To speak as “one voice”
with parents
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Block Schedule
• 90 Minute Blocks
• Alternating A and B Days
• 4 Classes Per Day
• Language Arts Meets Daily
• 30 minutes every other day for SAMS (Spanish at the Middle School) – through Language Arts classes
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Block Schedule
• More time to go in depth
• Provides for more creative
instructional strategies
• Fewer transitions
• Balance of assignments,
projects, and tests
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Sample Block Schedule
A Day B Day
Block 1
Math
Block 5
Resource/Music
Block 2
PE
Block 6
Lang Arts
Block 3
History
Block 7
S1 Art/S2 Keybd
Block 4
Lang. Arts
Block 8
H Science
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Course Overview
• Language Arts (Honors or Grade Level)
• History (Honors or Grade Level)
• Science (Honors or Grade Level)
• Math (Accelerated Math 6/7 or Grade Level)
• PE/Health
• Art & Keyboarding
• Music (student choice)/Resource
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SALTs
▫ Mitch Seipt, SS
▫ Tasmine Poole, Science
▫ Shannon O’Neill, LA/English
▫ Aimee Dunnaville, Math
People to help the transition
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Social Studies Sequence6th
U.S.
History
Until 1865
*
7th
U.S.
History
From 1865
*
8th
Civics
and
Economics
*
* SOL Test
6th Grade Topics
Geography of the USA
and the World
Native Americans
Age of Exploration
Colonial America
American Revolution
Birth of a Nation
Westward Expansion and
Social Reform
Civil War
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6th Grade Science
• Scientific Method
• Matter
• Water
• Atmosphere
• Space
• Energy
• Resources
• Watersheds
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6th Grade Language Arts
*Demonstrate critical thinking skills
*Develop a literary background
*Read challenging literature independently
*Develop grammar, usage, spelling and mechanics through
the writing process
*Implement skills in the use of electronic technology
*Develop oral communication skills
- SOL Test – 6th Grade Reading
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Math Progression for 2012-2013
Accelerated/Mathematics 6/7
Algebra I Geometry
Mathematics 6 Mathematics 7
Mathematics 8
Algebra I
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Course Overview
6th Grade Music Options:
• Band Instrument
• Strings
• Chorus
• General Music Lab
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J. MICHAEL LUNSFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SELECTION CLINICS
Hutchison Farm ES: Tuesday March 13, 2012 (band: last name A-L; strings last
name: A-Z)
Hutchison Farm ES: Thursday March 15, 2012 (band only: last name M-Z)
Liberty ES: Wednesday March 21, 2012 (band only: last name A-L)
Liberty ES: Monday March 26, 2012 (band: last name M-Z; strings last name: A-Z)
Little River ES: Monday March 5, 2012 (band only) (last name A-L)
Little River ES: Wednesday March 7, 2012 (band: last name M-Z; strings last name:
A-Z)
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6th Grade Counselor
▫ Kelly Kenworthy
People to help the transition
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Program of Studies
• Available online under “Student Services” and Lunsford’s Counselor Webpage.
• Registering for classes – Pages 1
• Special Programs – Page 6▫ Spectrum
▫ Academy of Science
▫ Thomas Jefferson High
• Math Progression Chart – Page 8
• High School Credit Courses in Middle School – Page 4
• Course Descriptions – Page 9-11
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Course Selection Process
• Your student will receive his/her course selection form from their elementary school.
• Elementary teachers will make recommendations to assist you and your child with selections.(Academic v. Honors)
• Math recommendation letters will be sent home to parents from the elementary schools on Tuesday, March 6th based on the students IAAT scores.
• Course Selection Verification will be mailed to your home in Mid-April.
• All changes must be made by JUNE 19.
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Transition Continues
• Lunsford Staff will visit your child’s
elementary school this April
• Your child will visit Lunsford on May 29th
• Lunsford Middle School Open House on
August 22nd
• “Lunsford Leap” in August 2012
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Assistant Principal
▫ Jennifer Bantle
People to help the transition
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After School Activities
Act
ivit
ies
• Drama• Chess• Soccer• Knitting• Dance• SAC• International Night• Basketball• Yearbook• Girls on Track
En
rich
men
t a
nd
Aca
dem
ics • Operation
Montserrat• Math Counts• Twenty Clubs• Homework Club• Public Art Club• Latin Club• Brain Games• Book Club• Shakespeare
Troupe• Odyssey of the
Mind
Ser
vic
e • Leo Club• CUBS• Public Arts Club
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PBIS
Student Recognition:
ROAR tickets
Student of the Month
Community Achievement
ROAR Student of the Semester
PBIS is a framework for
teaching children appropriate
behavior and providing the
supports necessary to sustain
that behavior.
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Community Involvement
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Student involvement
• We want to hear from you!
▫ An invitation to students to write to the
school has been posted to our website.
▫ Any student who writes will receive a free
school spirit item.
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What we need from you
• Your input – Family Survey
• Opportunities for Business Partnerships
• Volunteers/PTA organizations
• If possible, attend to Tdap immunization prior to the
end of the school year
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Important Dates
• Parent Coffee Question and Answer Opportunities
▫ Liberty – 3/26, 8:30am
▫ Hutchison Farm – 3/27, 8:30am
▫ Little River – 3/28, 8:30am
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Questions?
• Visit our school’s website
• Like us on Facebook!
• Follow us on Twitter!
• Contact your child’s teacher
• Contact the Lunsford Staff. We are here
to help!