j. michael lunsford middle school - loudoun county public
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J. Michael Lunsford Middle School
2013 RISING 6TH GRADE PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
Building a legacy of excellence
AGENDA – 2/27/2013
•Welcome
• Introduction of Staff
• School Information
•Middle School Teaming
•The Block Schedule
• 6th Grade Course Information
•Next Steps
Goals for J. Michael Lunsford Middle School
•Be a school for all learners
•Build positive and
collaborative relationships
throughout the school
community
Lunsford – Who are we? • Where are we coming from?
Hutchison Farm
Little River
Buffalo Trail
Liberty
Arcola
Pinebrook
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
Introduction of Administrative Team
• Angela Rhine
6th Grade Dean
• Ashley Harper
6th Grade Counselor
• Jennifer Bantle,
Assistant Principal
• Jennifer Brooks,
Assistant Principal
Collaboration “Work on building a professional community that
is characterized by shared purpose, collaborative
activity, and collective responsibility among
staff.” - Newmann and Wehlage
Equity
What two assumptions are made when making
this statement?
We believe that all
students can learn.
Equity
Student learn in different ways
Students learn at different rates
We believe that all
students can learn.
J. Michael Lunsford Middle School PTA • Lesli McGrath, JML PTA President
People to help the transition
Special Education Contact
▫ Jennifer Brooks, Assistant Principal
▫ “Transitioning to Middle School” ▫April 4th, 7pm
People to help the transition
The Teaming Model
• 4 Core Teachers ▫ Math ▫ Science ▫ Social Studies ▫ Language Arts
• 150 - 175 Students Per Team
• Teachers have common planning during students’ resource block
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
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
Block Schedule
• More time to go in depth
• Provides for more creative
instructional strategies
• Fewer transitions
• Balance of assignments,
projects, and tests
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
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.
• Course Selection Verification will be mailed to your home in Mid-April.
• All changes must be made by JUNE 6, 2013, by contacting Ashley Harper.
Transition Continues
• Lunsford Staff will visit your child’s elementary school this March
• View Program of Studies at: www.lcps.org • Your child will visit Lunsford on May 28th
• Lunsford Middle School Open House on August
28th.
• “Lion’s Leap” in August 2013
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
Teachers ▫ Ruchi Giare/Debbie Patterson, Math
▫ Mitch Seipt, SS
▫ Catherine Koop/Jennifer Nichols, Science
▫ Lauren Houck/Shannon O’Neill, English
▫ Jasmine Harris, Music
People to help the transition
Math Progression for 2013-2014
Accelerated/Mathematics 6/7
Algebra I Geometry
Mathematics 6 Mathematics 7
Mathematics 8
Algebra I
Social Studies Sequence 6th
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
6th Grade Science
• Scientific Method
• Matter
• Water
• Atmosphere
• Space
• Energy
• Resources
• Watersheds
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
J. MICHAEL LUNSFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SELECTION CLINICS
Hutchison Farm ES: Monday March 11, 2013 (band: last name A-L; strings last
name: A-Z)
Hutchison Farm ES: Thursday March 14, 2013 (band only: last name M-Z)
Liberty ES: Monday March 18, 2013 (band only: last name A-L)
Liberty ES: Tuesday March 19, 2013 (band: last name M-Z; strings last name: A-Z)
Little River ES: Monday March 4, 2012 (band only) (last name A-L)
Little River ES: Wednesday March 6, 2012 (band: last name M-Z; strings last name:
A-Z)
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
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.
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.
What we need from you
• Volunteers/PTA organizations
• Opportunities for Business Partnerships
• If possible, attend to Tdap immunization prior to the
end of the school year
• Involvement
Important Dates
• Parent Coffee with Principal Q and A Opportunities
▫ Little River Elementary – 3/18, 9:00am
▫ J. Michael Lunsford Middle School – 3/19, 9:00am
▫ Hutchison Farm Elementary – 3/20, 9:00am
▫ Liberty Elementary – 3/21, 9:00am
All sessions are open to all parents regardless of
feeder school.
Important Dates
•Lion’s Leap
▫ August 5th – August 9th
▫ August 12th – August 16th
•Open House
▫ August 28th – 6pm-8pm
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!