MCS Noble Middle School

“EAGLE NATION”

2015-2016 Open House Information Session

Our GIFTGenuine

Interest

Fantastic

Teaching

Introductions

• David Bostian Assistant Principal (6th)

• Sarah Buchanan Assistant Principal (7th)

• Megan Demolina Counselor (7th ; & 8th A-K)• Paige Turner Counselor (6th; & 8th L-Z)• Sarah Brinson Social Worker

Front Office Staff

• Camille McKeon Data Manager

• Susan Croom Treasurer/Payroll Clerk

• Connie Chavis Support Associate

• Jessica Fell School Nurse

Other Instructional Staff

• Andrea Krzyzewski STAE Coordinator

• Maureen Meehan AIG Specialist

• Jen Travaglia CRT

• Gretchen Nash Librarian

• Margarete Fedora ESL

Support Staff

• Betsy Gwynn Cafeteria Manager

• Bailey Fex SRO

• Eric Flore Dean of Students

• Harry Shepard Senior Custodian

EC Staff

• Britt Rogers Resource• Chris Gordon Resource• Amanda Barbour Resource• Stacey Summerlin Resource• Lizzie Hourigan IAS• Sandy Behrmann IBS• Valarie Simmons ISCS

Join our PTA

2015-2016 PTA Officers

President: Amy Gordon

Vice President: Jennifer MihalyMia Datena

Secretary: Jennifer Kelly

Treasurer: Kathryn Desmond

Visiting our Campus

• Always report to the office upon arrival

• Visitor Stickers are required between the hours of 7:45 and 4:00

• When school is in session, visitors will be escorted to their destination

• Visitors should always check out through the office

Controlled Access

• All Doors Secured after 8:30 a.m.

• Video/Intercom System to Request Access

• Enter only Through Right Hand-Side Door in the Main Lobby

• Should not leave the Lobby without a sticker

Who do I Ask?

• Your Child’s Teacher

• Grade Level Counselor/Social Worker

• Grade Level Administrator• Principal

Parent to School Communication

When communicating via email, it is requested that parents:•Send the email to 1 person•If sending to a group, please indicate who should respond

Stay Informed

• Sign Up to Receive Sign Up to Receive PTA EmailsPTA Emails

• Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Twitter• Follow us on Follow us on

FacebookFacebook• Connect 5 CallsConnect 5 Calls• New Hanover County New Hanover County

Schools AppSchools App

• Teacher contact information

• Directions related to homework, class work, due dates, tutoring schedule, etc.

• Updated at least weekly including a brief description of the learning topics for the coming week.

Teacher Websites

• Allows monitoring of current grades and attendance for each class

• Allows parental choice regarding the frequency of updates

• Login and password is the same for previous users

• First time users contact data manager for assistance

Parent Portal

Is My Child Being Bullied?• He/she seems

withdrawn or sad• Daily dialogue• Contact teachers• Contact Counselor• Resist the mindset

that intervention will make things worse

• Monitor their Social Media

Class Schedule• All core classes: Language Arts,

Math, Science, & Social Studies will meet every day and are 74 minutes in length.

• Elective classes are 74 minutes long and meet every other day

• Enrichment period 2 days per week TBD

7:50-8:15 Report to breakfast or gym

8:21-9:38 Period 1

9:42-10:56 Period 2

10:56 11:36 Lunch

11:40-12:54 Period 3

12:58-2:12 Period 4

2:16-3:30 Period 5

Electives

6th Grade 7th Grade 8thth Grade7:50-8:15 Report to

breakfast or Blacktop

8:21-9:38 Period 1

9:42-10:56 Period 2

Electives

11:00-12:14 Period 3

12:14-12:54 Lunch

12:58-2:12 Period 4

2:16-3:30 Period 5

7:50-8:15

8:21 – 8:24

Report to breakfast or Blacktop

HR for Attendance check

8:24-9:38 Period 1

Electives

9:42-10:56 Period 2

11:00-11:38 Period 3A

11:38-12:18 Lunch

12:20-12:54 Period 3B

12:58-2:12 Period 4

2:16-3:30 Period 5

Noble Middle School Bell Schedule

Extra Curricular Activities

Clubs•Chess•Art Club•Surf Club•Photography•Student Council•ROCAME•Track Club•Science Olympiad•Battle of the Books

Dress Code Requirement 2015-2016

• Polo Style shirts, buttoned appropriately, Noble T-shirt or Noble sweatshirt (button down shirts not allowed)

• Knee length or longer pants, skirts, or shorts. – All must be worn at the waist– No undergarments should be visible.– They must not have holes– Athletic shorts, sweat pants, or leggings are

not allowed• All outerwear, including jackets, sweatshirts, and

sweaters should be removed in the building.

Arrival Procedures

• Students should not arrive prior to 7:50 a.m.

• Car riders should be dropped off at the curb in front of the building

• Cars should pull forward to allow the unloading of multiple cars at a time.

• Students should not be dropped off in either parking lot.

• Bike riders must wear helmets.

Before School……..

• 6th Graders Report to the Gym

• 7th & 8th Graders Report to Blacktop

• Students choosing to eat breakfast should report directly to the cafeteria upon arriving at school.

Dismissal Procedures• Bus riders exit via the doors leading to our

mobile units• Car riders and walkers exit via the front

door.• Car riders must remain on the curb until

their ride pulls to the curb or a parent walks up to escort them to the gravel lot

• No students will be allowed to walk to the gravel parking lot alone or through the driveway

• No pick-up in the faculty lot near Blair Elem.

• Devices should be turned off and put away once arriving on campus unless under the direct supervision of a teacher.

• All devices will be confiscated by staff if used/displayed between 7:50 and 3:30 without permission and a conduct step will be issues.

• Confiscated devices will only be returned to parents. Privileges will be revoked for repeat offenders.

Electronic Devices

• Avoid texting your child during the school day

• Students may get permission from their teacher to call or text you

• Contact our office and request that your child contact you

• Do not leave messages on the school’s general mailbox

Communicating with Your Child During the School Day

Elective Schedule Changes

• Elective classes may be changed if space is available

• Students may pick up an elective schedule change form from their current elective teacher.

• Parent signature is required• Return form to current elective teacher• Continue attending current elective class

until notified of change

6th Grade Ice Breaker Dance

August 27, 2015

3:45 – 4:45

Cafeteria

Where do I find………..?

AIG Info Library

ESL Info Rm. 27 Office

NCVPS Info Library

Nurse Office

Info PTA Lobby

Lunch Accounts Cafeteria

Bus Routes Cafeteria

What Next?

• Homeroom lists posted in the gym; alphabetical by grade level

• Report to Homeroom class to receive schedule

• Visit each teacher’s classroom

• Counselor’s are stationed on the back hall

• Individual Conferences are not appropriate for this evening

What Questions do you have?