Inglewood

Middle SchoolPARENT INFORMATION NIGHT

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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Social Studies

Math

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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

Power School Screenshot

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School

Counseling at

Inglewood

• COUNSELING SERVICES

• COURSE REGISTRATION

• TIPS FOR PARENTS

6th Grade Counselors

(2017-2018)

Karyn Summers AND Renee Hesky

kasummers@lwsd.org rhesky@lwsd.org

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

Bond and

Levy infoLESS THAN 3 MINUTES

ELECTION FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Basic Education Funding

in Washington State

Local Levies and Bonds

fund needs not included as part of the state-funded

program of Basic Education

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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

Election Day:

February 13, 2018

Question and Answer

We will stay until every last question is answered

(The presentation is over – feel free to leave, or

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