April 3, 2013

MR. JOHN MCNAMARA PRINCIPALMRS. JOAN WARTELL AST. PRINCIPALMS. LAURIE LYNN DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE

Welcome to POBMS!Incoming Grade 5 Parent Orientation

Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School A Tradition of Excellence in Middle Level Education

Overview of the Presentation

Some general school informationGrade 5 Scheduling and ProgramsMAP – Middle School Advisory ProgramWhat our Students are Saying about Fifth

GradeGuidance StaffClubs and Activities

Welcome to Middle School

It is perfectly normal to be anxious about a child coming to middle school

These are major transition years for your child and they are going to go through many changes in the four years they are here

Our goal is to transition them from elementary learners to secondary learners in the middle school years

Welcome to Middle School

The School Day

School begins at 8:43 a.m. and ends at 2:53 p.m.

Students should arrive no earlier then 8:20 a.m.

Regular dismissal is at 2:53 p.m.Period 9 (2:57 – 3:38) has some activities that

students may stay for – Remedial (Tues and Thurs), Library (Mon – Thurs), Some Performing Groups (Mon and Wed)

Zero Period (7:52 – 8:34) – Clubs (Mon and Wed) and Some Performing Groups

Bell Schedule

POBMS Bell SchedulePERIOD 0       7:52-8:34MAP                8:43 – 8:53PERIOD 1       8:57 – 9:38PERIOD 2       9:42-10:23PERIOD 3     10:27-11:08PERIOD 4     11:12-11:53PERIOD 5     11:57-12:38PERIOD 6     12:42-1:23PERIOD 7       1:27-2:08PERIOD 8        2:12-2:53PERIOD 9       2:57-3:38

Drop Off and Pick-Up Procedures

All drop-offs and pick-ups should take place in the lower loop on Central Park Road

Please pull forward to the B&G DoorsDo not pick-up or drop off a child in the

passing lane or on the street where a child would have to cross moving traffic

Grade 5 Scheduling

TEAMING Students are on a team of teachers in grade 5

for their four core subject areas: Math, Social Studies, Science and English

ELA is a double period blockStudents travel as a classEach team has approximately fifty students

Special Classes

The special area classes students take in grade 5 are as follows:

Physical EducationCEU SpanishCEU FrenchCEU ChineseCEU ComputersGeneral MusicArtHealth

Grade 5 – Music Program

Classroom Music All students participate in 5th grade general music. This class

meets on alternate days, for the full year. Through activities such as singing, playing the recorder,

moving, playing classroom instruments, reading music, creating and listening, students will study the following concepts:

Rhythm Melody Harmony Form Timbre Dynamics Music History and Appreciation

Music Program

Students can participate in the following performing groups in grade 5:

Orchestra (Per 9 M/W)5th and 6th Grade Chorus(Per 0 T/Th/F)5th and 6th Grade Band(Per 9 M/W)Jazz Band Club

Performing Ensembles – Band, Orchestra and Chorus

Instrumental students are encouraged to continue the band or orchestra instrument they began in elementary school. Students who did not learn an instrument in elementary school can begin to play an instrument at this time. Students who choose to participate in chorus can also participate in an instrumental ensemble (band or orchestra).

The performing ensembles in the middle school are graded classes. Ensemble rehearsals take place two to three times a week, either “0” period or period 9 at POBMS,. In addition to the full ensemble rehearsals, there are group lessons once a week, scheduled on a rotating basis. Parents play an important role in encouraging students to practice at home each day.

Performing Ensembles – Band, Orchestra and Chorus (cont.)

Students in band, orchestra and chorus perform in our winter and spring concerts. Chorus, band and orchestra are elective classes.

Performance ensemble concepts include: Proper technique, position, posture, grip, breathing, diction,

etc. Rhythm, articulation and phrasing Sight reading Tone production Dynamics Practice techniques Rehearsal procedures/ensemble playing

Additional Support Classes

Some students will receive additional support services:

AIS in Reading or Math Resource Room for IEP Students Integrated Co-Teaching Model Speech Services

M.A.P.

What is M.A.P.? Middle School Advisory ProgramStudents meet with a M.A.P. group once each

day for about ten minutes. This is a small group of about twelve students from each grade. Students can discuss a wide range of middle school topics and participate in middle school activities.

SAMPLE EXTENDED MAP ACTIVITIES 11-12

POBMS PEP RALLYMIX IT UP MAPVETERANS’ DAY TEASPIRIT AND TOLERANCE WEEK ASSEMBLYWOUNDED WARRIOR VOLLEYBALL GAMEWALK FOR A CAUSE

What do the Students Have to Say….

Home-School Communication

Every Five Weeks – Progress Report/Report Card

Parent Portal on Infinite CampusParent-Teacher ConferencesCall with concernsTeam meetings

ROLE OF THE GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

Ms. Laurie LynnDistrict Director of Guidance

Guidance Counselors

Guidance counselors play a critical role in a middle school

They will provide support for you and your child in a variety of academic, social and emotional areas

Whom do I call if I have a question?:

Classroom issues………….…..…TeacherEmotional, Personal…….....Mrs. OrgonikBehavioral Issues…...Teacher, Mrs.

WartellHealth Issues…………......Mrs. Hashmall Attendance Issues……Ms. Knight, AttendanceTeam Conferences…….…Mrs. SapirAcademic Issues…Teacher/Mrs. SapirTransportation…….…………….937-6312

Clubs and Activities

There are a wide range of clubs for students to participate in

Clubs meet during zero period on Monday or Wednesday

Students may participate in intramurals through the PE Department

Getting Ready for the School Year

Incoming grade 5 students will have an orientation day at the end of the summer (Date TBD)

Students will be allowed to come into school for two “Move-In” days to try their locker and familiarize themselves with their homebase room and MAP rooms

Practice opening lockersFamiliarize themselves with the building

YOUR CHILDREN ARE GOING TO DO GREAT!!!

QUESTION AND ANSWER

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