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Welcome Class of 2027
to Piper Middle!
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Introducing School Counselors
Mr. Mark ShreveSchool Counselor (last names A-L)[email protected]
Ms. Megan SlaughterSchool Counselor (last names M-Z)[email protected]
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INTRODUCING….
CORE Teachers
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ELA
Mrs. Wallace & Mrs. Murphy
6th Grade ELA:Students will be reading different types of literature, including novels, anthologies, and informational text. Primary focus: ✓ Key Ideas and Details✓ Author’s Craft & Structure ✓ Integration of Knowledge
Students will apply the six trait writing model to these forms of writing: ▪ Narrative▪ Descriptive▪ Expository▪ Persuasive▪ Biography
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Scienc
MRS. RICKEL
6th grade Science:Students are going to explore the scientific process and the world of physical science.
Throughout the year we will be learning about force and motion, Newton’s laws, energy, and electromagnetic waves, as well as weather and climate.
Plenty of hands-on learning such as our Rube Goldberg project will make science relevant and fun!
MR. HARRIS
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Socia Studie
MS. WILLIAMS-BEY
Students will study the following Early World Civilizations:
▪ Mesopotamia/Egypt▪ Ancient China & India▪ Ancient Greece & Rome▪ Asian Empires▪ African Civilization▪ Early Americas▪ Middle Ages (Europe)
There are six Big Ideas - Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure. MRS. BRUNGARDT
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Mat 6BIG IDEAS covered in Math:❏ Understanding ratios and rates
and applying those skills to solve problems
❏ Developing a working knowledge of fractions, rational numbers, and integer operations
❏ Writing, interpreting, and using expressions and equations
❏ Calculating surface area and volume
❏ Developing understanding of statistical thinking Mrs. Wangsgaard
Mr. HackathornMrs. Casner
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Studen Learnin Center
8th- Mr. Pollard7th-Ms. Selbe
6th-Mrs. Miller
Provide direct instruction and collaborate with general education
teachers in Math, ELA, Social Studies, and
Science.
Para Support:Trish SanbornTerri PodolankoTanya DavisKyle MooreLiz Trujillo
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Elective Teachers
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Coach Shelley
P.E./ Health Teacher
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Ms. Johnson
Reading Specialist/
ESOL Teacher
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Mr. Smith
Speech/Drama Teacher
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Mrs. Cole
Vocal Music Teacher
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Mrs. Friesen-STEMScience of Technology
Design & Modeling
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Mr. Miller-STEM
Magic of Electrons
Design & Modeling
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Mr. Baxter
❖ Art ConceptsAND
❖ Art DimensionsTeacher
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Mr. KelleyMiddle School
andHigh School
BAND TEACHER
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Dr. LaFolletteUnique Studies
TEACHER
(Previously known as OWL Program)
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Course SelectionParents, thank you SO much for being apart of
course selection with your student this year. Step by
Step directions will be emailed to you and are also available HERE and on our
Guidance page on the Middle School Website.If you do not have your
course selection form at home we have provided a PDF copy on our website.
Thank you!Please email counselors with
any questions.
Course selection will be open in Skyward 4/3/2020-4/9/2020
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What does a Student’s School Day Look Like?
✓ Start time- 7:30/End time- 2:35✓ 4 classes/day-3 core and 1 elective✓ Block scheduling: Purple/White rotating
days✓ Math Everyday✓ ELA Everyday✓ FLEX Time (M-F, 30 min/day)
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What is FLEX time?
Imagine FLEX as a “homeroom” class the students have every single day for 30 minutes. Activities that occur during FLEX:⦿ Social/Emotional curriculum instruction:
Second Step (1x week)⦿ Opportunity to work on homework or visit
a teacher they need to see⦿ Tier intervention or small group instruction⦿ Behavior reward program incentives -
interest groups
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PMS Bell Schedule 2020-21P1/W1 7:30-8:58P2/W2 9:02-10:30FLEX 10:34-11:04P3/W3 11:08-1:06P4/W4 1:10-2:35Wednesday/Friday = Purple DaysTuesday/Thursday = White Days (Mondays rotate Purple/White)
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Lockers- 6th grade lockers will be where the 5th grade lockers are located this school year. Smooth transition!
Sneak-A-Peek date/Tour - To Be Announced (when we find out the stay at home ordinance has been officially lifted.)
Lunch occurs during 3rd block-- times are assigned by teacher. Students will sit with their 3rd block class in the cafeteria.
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Behavior and Expectations:
Piper PRIDE!⦿ P-Positive Attitude⦿ R-Respect⦿ I-Integrity⦿ D-Dependability⦿ E-Empathy
No cell phone policy - Students are allowed to use their cell phones before and after school ONLY (No phones bell to bell) Phones are expected to remain in locker during the school day.
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Top 5 Keys to Success
❏ Being Respectful ❏ Organization—Binders,
homework folders❏ Filling in agenda❏ Note taking❏ Study HabitsYOU CAN DO THIS! Our advice to students- never be afraid to ask questions! We all have questions in new territory. We are here to help all the way!