terman incoming 6th grade parent info night 2016.pptx
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Terman Middle School WELCOME
Class of 2019!
ALL Home of the Tigers!
Ohlone Barron Park
Hoover Briones
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Transitions and Growth
! Middle School is a time of important transition
! Students are changing, growing, and developing rapidly ! Physical, Academic, Social, and Emotional growth and change
! Academic pace increases – complexity of learning environment; assessments
! Physical development – adolescence and puberty
! Social-emotional adaptations – resiliency and asserting increased independence, self-advocacy, changing friendships, development of greater empathy
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Staff – Team in Support of Student Success
! Pier Angeli La Place, Principal
! Debra Matthews, Assistant Principal
! Charlie Rohrbach, Dean
! Michele Chin, 6th Grade Guidance Counselor 2016 - 2019
! Veronica Melero, School Secretary (Bilingual - Spanish)
! Annabelle Alderette, Attendance Secretary (Bilingual - Spanish)
! Angel Luong, Health Technician (Bilingual – Tagalog)
! Many other Staff and adults: Teachers, Instructional Assistants, School Psychologist, Custodians, ACS Interns, Parent Volunteers…
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Role of Guidance Counselor
! Loop for 3 years to develop positive, supportive relationships with students and families ! Open, trusting communication is essential
! Socio – Emotional Support ! Fostering resiliency, healthy coping skills, and developing
greater independence with increased self-advocacy ! Confidential relationship
! Academic Support and Interventions ! Regularly meet with teachers and teams
! Navigation of Peer Relationships ! Adolescence is a normal period of engaging social skills
! Social Kindness Program ! Promoting kindness, respect, and inclusion
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SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS
! TEACHER TEAMS ! Five core teams of two
teachers
! COUNSELORS LOOP
! SOCIAL KINDNESS PROGRAM
! HOMEWORK HABITAT/MATH ADVANTAGE
! SIXTH GRADE MATH
SUCCESS (teacher input)
! TEACHERS @ LUNCH AND AFTER SCHOOL by arrangement
! LUNCH CLUBS
! STUDENT COUNCIL
! STUDENT SPIRIT ACTIVITIES
! AFTER-SCHOOL SPORTS
(City of Palo Alto)
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Every Student, Everyday
! How many kinds of students do we have at Terman?
! How many students do we have at Terman? That’s the number!
! Everyone is valued and brings unique gifts, perspectives, identity, assets, challenges, talents, heart, mind, and spirit…
! Diversity in its many forms brings richness to our community. It is one of our strengths – equity and inclusion
! Helping students to explore what learning means and exploring who they are requires:
! Willingness to listen to each other!
! May not always agree on everything, but can agree that we are working together to bring our best intentions and efforts
! Our kids are worth it for us to work in positive partnership
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Our School’s Mission and Vision
Terman Middle School is an inclusive community of students, families, and educators engaged in achieving high academic and social standards with respect for diversity in a positive school climate.
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Diverse Needs – Diverse Learning
! General educational setting – heterogeneous
! Co-teaching (two credentialed teachers supporting learning)
! Universal Access, Inclusion, Universal Design for learning
! Special Education ! Maureen Duffy I.S. ([email protected])
! ELL Program ([email protected]) ! Rebecca Shen-Lorensen Coordinator (Bilingual Mandarin)
! Direct Instructions – basic skills emphasis (Feb. 3 meeting)
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Transition Activities and Events
! February 8th, February 9th, and February 10th ! TASK Students (8th graders) , Guidance Counselor
and Principal Visit Elementary Schools – Parent Input Cards distributed
! Guidance Counselors Visit 5th Grade Teachers ! Student Support Talks
! Fifth Graders Visit Terman Campus May 12th
! First Week of School - Tiger Camp!
! Guidance Counselor Visits Each Classroom at beginning of middle school after Tiger Camp
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Upcoming Events
! Parent Visitation Day
! March 9th 8:10 – 3:05p
! Check-in in office
! BTS Check-In Day
! Scheduled for Monday, August 15th
! Bring forms, get uniforms and information, meet some staff
! First Day of School
! Tuesday, August 16th!
! Tiger Camp begins
Calendar on Terman Website
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Tiger Camp – 6th Grade Orientation/Transition
! First week of school (placement in classes after)
! Orientation to Middle School
! Procedures (e.g. Fire and Evacuation Drills)
! Lockers assigned, Schoology & IC access
! Meet every sixth grade teacher ! skills review/assessments
! Team Building, Sense of Family (becoming Tigers)
! Tribes Philosophy and developmental assets
! Introduce our Mission – a school climate: welcoming, fostering kindness, respect, and inclusion
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Bell Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday school hours are 8:10 – 3:05p.
Wednesday school hours are 8:10 – 1:40p.
Minimum Day hours are 8:10 – 12:20p. No lunch served.
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English
! Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking skills
! Core literature and non-fiction sources
! Grammar and mechanics embedded in curriculum
! Writing: argumentation, narrative, expository compositions, research reports, and responses to literature.
! Formal presentations, conversations, group discussions.
History- Social Studies
! Dawn of humankind and major ancient civilizations of Africa and Eurasia.
! Geographical, political, economic, religious, and social structures
! Early Human evolution, Mesopotamia, Egypt and Kush, Israelites, India, China, and Greece.
! Reading for information, Note-taking, Research, document-based questioning (DBQ), and presentation skills emphasized
Language arts skills are emphasized and applied across the curriculum.
Hayley Dupuy – English IS [email protected]
Nicole Bliss – Social Studies IS [email protected]
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Effective and Meaningful Learning
Current CA Standard
21st Century Skills
Common Core State Standards
Teaching Content Mastery
Communication Collaboration Creativity Critical Thinking
Teaching Content Mastery
With Critical Thinking
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Literacy – The Foundation
! Literacy is the most fundamental skill of learning
! The ability to read, write, and explain ideas are the pillars underlying all subject areas
! Common Core emphasizes Literacy skills across content areas
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Mathematics
! Number, Measurement, Geometry, Patterns & Functions, Statistics & Probability, Logic & Language, Algebra
! Problem Solving; Building Connections; Computational Skills
! California Mathematics 1: Numbers to Algebra
! Connected Math Series
! Supplemental & Enrichment
Science
! NGSS alignment development, hands-on, discovery activities (FOSS units and materials)
! Earth Science, Astronomy
! Scientific Method
! Individual/Group Projects
! Science Camp - environmental
! NGSS and Common Core
! Emphasis on scientific methods, hypothesis, observation, lab notes
Becky Rea– Math IS ([email protected])
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8 Mathematical Practices
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WHEEL, P.E., AND MUSIC
! Music (Choir, Band, or Orchestra) ! Year-long classes, meet 2x/week
! Physical Education ! Year-long classes, meet 2x/week
! Exploratory Wheel ! 7-8 weeks per subject, meet 4x/week
! Art ! Computer Applications ! Drama ! Industrial Technology ! Language Transfer (basic Latin)
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Band, Choir, Orchestra
Three subjects available: Band (winds and percussion) Choir (singing) Orchestra (strings)
6th Grade Music
Each subject has the same expectations for practice and number of performances. Rehearsals foster a sense of community and focus on concert music, music theory, and technique.
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! Select the subject your child feels most connected to. ! Stay with that course all year long
! If you prefer singing to playing an instrument, choir is the perfect class.
! Band and Orchestra classes continue where 5th grade left off. ! Continue on same instrument (most common) ! Common switches: Saxophone, Percussion, Horn, Viola, Bass ! Start the school year on your current instrument.
Common Concerns
! Students may store instruments in the music rooms during the school day.
! School instruments are available to those who need them. Borrow from Terman, not the district office.
! Depending on inventory, we may have extra instruments available for transportation concerns.
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Families will select their music course in April. The district music office will provide a selection form and further information.
Music Course Selection
Contact Information: Nancy Coffey, District Music Coordinator
[email protected], 650-329-3944
Mark Dungan, Terman Band [email protected], 650-354-1450
Brittney Kerby, Terman Choir [email protected], 650-354-1462
Tiffany Ou, Terman Orchestra [email protected], 650-354-1451
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Communication ! BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
! Wednesday, August 24th
! INFINITE CAMPUS – grades…
! SCHOOLOGY – assignments…
! PTA eNews (Weekly)
! TIGER TALK (Newsletter)
! E-MAIL: Teachers, Guidance Counselor, Administration
! UpToUs Parent Networks
! TERMAN WEBSITE: www.terman.pausd.org
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“If you want to be successful, just talk with your teachers.”
“8th Graders are really nice to you!”
“Tyrone Rocks!”“You will LOVE the cookies!”
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QUESTIONS ?
Pier Angeli La Place, Principal
Debra Matthews, Assistant Principal
Charlie Rohrbach, Dean
Michele Chin, Guidance Counselor