TRANSITION TO TILDEN

Welcome to Tilden

Irina LaGrange Principal Jim Alessi Counselor Tom Evans Team Leader Mary Ellen Broderick Team Leader

Tilden School Schedule

. Arrival 7:30-7:45

. 1st Period 7:55-8:41

. 2nd Period 8:45-9:30

. MAP/TLT 9:34-10:00

. 3rd Period 10:04-10:49

. LUNCH 10:53-11:23

. 4th Period 11:27-12:12

. 5th Period 12:16-1:01

. 6th Period 1:05-1:50

. 7th period 1:54-2:40

Morning Procedures

Student drop off at tennis court 7:30-7:50 AM. Take the bus if possible.

6th graders report to gym prior to 7:45. Students are dismissed to lockers 7:45-

7:55. Classes begin promptly at 7:55.

Main Office

If late, students should report to the main office to sign in.

If leaving early, students should bring parent note to the main office in the morning. The note should include: pick up time, reason, phone number and signature.

Early Common Stressors

Lockers and their combinations Finding classes and getting there on

time Navigating the cafeteria Managing seven classes Making new friends

Homework

Check assignment book daily Check Edline with your child Encourage your child call a friend when

absent

School Supplies

Tilden agenda book A zipper binder Pencils, pens, color pencils, scissors,

ruler, paper A cell phone is NOT a school supply

despite what your child says!

Self-advocacy and responsibility Help them plan, keep a calendar and

adhere to due dates Supervise them and follow-through Trust but verify/communicate with staff Show them how to write an email to a

teacher

Social Emotional Needs

Character Education Town Hall Meetings Assemblies Fun Days Extra Curricular Activities TRAX

Get Connected Join the Tilden list serve and PTSA Check the Tilden site for daily

announcements, changes in schedules, upcoming standardized testing, and Edline.

When you have concerns, contact the teacher, team leader, content specialist, counselor, or 6th grade administrator

If not sure who to contact, contact the main office

Summer and Fall

May course confirmations Summer information will be available

first week in August and hard copies will be available in the office

Summer reading will be available after June 13th on the website

Back to school picnic late August (TBD) 6th grade orientation Thursday, Aug. 21st

QUESTIONS?