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Welcome to Upper Merion Area
Middle School
The mission of the Upper Merion Area School District is to inspire excellence… in every student, every day
Administrative Team
■ Mr. Adam Slavin Building Principal■ Mr. Eric Erb Assistant Principal grades 5 and 6■ Mrs. Iris Rolon Assistant Principal grades 7 and 8
Pupil Services
■ Mrs. Kim Corbi 5th grade counselor■ Mrs. Kara Howell 6th grade counselor ■ Mrs. Mandi Donahue 7th grade counselor■ Mr. David Burns 8th grade counselor
■ Ms. Pat Berger Social Worker■ Dr. Michael Sherman School Psychologist
What’s New??
SWPBIS e-Hall Pass
- Hallway tracking system- Student data
Taking Care of Our Family Members...
Be mindful of Middle school students with specific allergies. Let’s create a safe environment for all students!
■ Latex ■ Balloons are prohibited!■ Purchase latex free supplies
■ Food allergy (egg, peanut, and others)
Education to teachers and students on team and class section
Opening Week Transition
■ Escorted to classes■ Assistance in reading the schedule■ Assistance with lockers■ Cafeteria assistance■ Caring, nurturing environment to
ensure students feel welcome, safe and secure
School Day
■ Students arrive at the middle school starting at 7:30 a.m.
■ The first class begins at 8:00 a.m.■ Dismissal time is 2:55 p.m.■ Busses depart from the middle school
at 3:05 p.m.■ Busses drop-off and pick-up at the
front of the middle school
Bus pickup in the A.M.
■ Students should arrive at the bus stop 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time
■ Supervisor of Transportation Marsha Wagner ([email protected]) 610-205-6484
School Day
■ Parent drop-off and pick-up is at the rear of the building (Crossfield Road)
■ Students arriving after 8:00 a.m. are to be signed in w/ the main office attendance clerk w/ a note stating the reason for lateness; and students leaving prior to 2:55pm are to be signed out w/ the main office attendance clerk.
School Day (cont.)
■ When the 5th grade students arrive at school they are to proceed to the auditorium until they are dismissed at approximately 7:50 a.m.
■ The students go to their lockers and get materials necessary for their first class of the day. The bell for the beginning of the first class rings at 8:00 a.m.
Student Schedule
■ The schedule consists of 3 academic blocks, each 90 minutes in length. The blocks consist of Language Arts, Math, and Integrated Science and Social Studies.
■ Students will have 2 Unified Arts blocks, which are 43 minutes in length consisting of Art, Music, Tech Ed, Computer Science, FCS, Leadership, and PE/ Health.
■ Students will also have a 30 minute lunch.
Student Schedule
■ Block 1 8:00 - 9:33 Academic■ Unified Arts 9:36 - 10:19■ Lunch 10:22 - 10:52■ Block 2 10:55 - 12:24 Academic
Block 3 12:27 - 1:10 Academic■ Unified Arts 1:13 - 1:56■ Block 3 1:59 - 2:55 Academic
Understanding the 5th Grade Schedule
■ Let’s make sence of a 5th Grade Schedule?
Rotating Schedule
Activities■ Community of
Caring Club■ Intramurals
■ Junior Optimist Club
■ Drama Club
■ Student Council
■ Band, Orchestra and Chorus
■ C.R.E.A.T. E. Club
■ Technology Student Association Club
■ Robotics Club
Activity Busses
■ Activity busses are provided for students staying after school for clubs, activities or extra help.
■ Activity busses pick up at the FRONT of the school at 4:30pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Lunch/Cafeteria Information
Director of Food Services: Penny Bartlett610-205-8804 or [email protected]
www.schoolcafe.com
School Store
■ The school store is open in the cafeteria. Parents may purchase gym uniforms and school supplies.
Open House
■ September 12th – 6:30 p.m.■ Parents will have the opportunity to
meet their children’s teachers■ Parents can complete applications for
the parent portal. Applications are found on the district and middle school websites
PTC■ President
- Josh Gordon
■ Vice-President- Lisa Harding
■ Treasurer - Casmir Martin
■ Secretary - Shelia Frederick
@UMAMS_Vikings
Transforming Learning and Teaching
with iPads
Transforming Learning and Teaching with iPads
21 Century Skills:
● Critical & Creative Thinking
● Collaborating & Communicating
● Information Literacy
● Digital Citizenship
Transforming Learning and Teaching with iPads
We still have paper and pencil
and textbooks, but now we’ve
added...
Podcasts, eBooks, Music, Photos, Videos, Interactive Texts, Camera, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentations, Hundreds of Apps...
“Never lose another piece of paper again!”
Transforming Learning and Teaching with iPads
Enhance how students; Draw, Create, Share, Collaborate, Discuss…
Parent iPad Training Nights
Dates and Times:
■ September 18th - 7:00PM■ October 2th - 7:00PM■ October 13th - 10:00AM (Saturday Session)■ October 16th - 7:00PM
Additional reminders will be sent out via School Messenger
Assisting Your Child In Middle School
Middle school years are a time of growth. A move from childhood to adolescence. They become more independent. They want their parents’ support, help and approval but they also want to forge out on their own. During this time of transition there are many things you can do to assist your child to be successful in school.
How You Can Help:
● Have all basic supplies ready for home and school before the first day.
● Daily school attendance and on time arrival.
● Avoid appointments during the school day. If made during the school day, promptly return your child to school.
Some More Ways You Can Help:
● Monitor your child’s upcoming assignments through our LMS: Schoology.
● Have a regular place and time for your child to do homework.
● Have a “charging station” in the house for your child’s iPad (not in their room).
● Use the middle school’s website to stay up to date on activities, classwork and grades.
● Register for the Parent Portal and Schoology, regularly check on your child’s progress.
Social Media
Social Media accounts for 10 or 11 year old students?
Actively monitor all of your child’s accounts! Even the apps you don’t know about.
Students in the best possible learning environment while at school.
SCHOOLOGY VS SAPPHIRE:
Where do I go?
Parent Portal Sign Up
● Complete online application, print, and verify address by showing us your driver's license
● Link for directions
Parent Portal
...And Finally:
■ If your child says there is no homework, require 30 minutes of reading. Good readers make good writers.
■ Expect your child to take initiative.
■ If you have concerns or questions contact your child’s teacher or guidance counselor.
KOP FIRE DEPARTMENT
KOP Fire Company will be here on the first day
to greet students!
- Honoring Dave DeRosa
Tonight's Tours
■ Tours will be given by our very own Middle School students.