NEIL ARMSTRONG 5/6 MIDDLE SCHOOL 5th Grade Parent Orientation Mr. Kenneth Patterson, Principal Miss Nicole Morris, Assistant Principal

Miss Stephanie Russo, Guidance Counselor Mrs. Melissa Kolling, Guidance Counselor

AGENDA Our Mission Statement Young Adolescents’ Developmental Needs Our Schedule Supplemental Programs HERO Our Teams Communication Important Information Cafeteria and Recess Activities

Student Expectations Chromebooks Dress Code Educational Programs eSchoolPlus Supplies PTO

OUR MISSION STATEMENT:

To provide a transitional program for young adolescents that builds on the students’ foundation of basic skills and expands their growing interests and talents in an environment that understands and celebrates their intellectual, physiological, social and emotional needs.

YOUNG ADOLESCENTS’ DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS: Positive social interaction with adults and peers Structure and clear limits Physical activity Creative expression Competence and achievement Meaningful participation with families and in school Community involvement Opportunities for self-definition

IN OTHER WORDS:

Every child wants to believe in himself or herself as a successful person; every youngster wants physical exercise and freedom to move; and youngsters want life to be just and fair.

OUR SCHEDULE: 

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Start Time: 8:00 Tardy Bell: 8:10 Homeroom: 8:10 – 8:20 English Language Arts (ELA) Math Science Social Studies Lunch (3 different periods) Unified Arts – U.A. Teacher (changes every 9 weeks) Art, Music, T.C.A.P., Tech. Ed L.I.F.T. (full year class, 2 days per week) Physical Education (2 days)/ Health (1 day) – P.E. Teacher Dismissal: 3:05

SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS: Reading Support GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) Band Strings Speech

HERO PROGRAM HERO Program (Helping Everyone, Respecting Others) *School wide positive behavior support program to encourage students to make good choices and respect their teachers and peers*     

Bullying/Cyberbullying Bus Expectations Friends vs. Acquaintances Appropriate Online behavior ALICE

OUR TEAMS: Gemini Ranger Pioneer Apollo Atlantis Millennium Voyager

HOME/SCHOOL COMMUNICATION: Planner/Agenda  Email  Phone/Voicemail  Request a meeting 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: You will get bus stop, bus time, homeroom and Team assignment in August Students will report directly to homeroom on first day of school Teachers will walk students through their schedule Bus Expectations: Sit facing forward Stay in your seat No yelling or loud noises Be nice and respectful to each other and the driver Bus Academy Video

Students will have a locker and a desk-Lockers are small— rolling backpacks will not fit. Announcements are made each AM, posted in cafeteria, and announced at dismissal Attendance—If a student is absent---If a student is late---If a student is leaving early Grab and Go Breakfast

CAFETERIA AND RECESS: Metz Food Service Point of sale option Lunch Choices & A La Carte Options Cafeteria Procedures Snap Account # - same as elementary Recess - no electronic games brought from home

ACTIVITIES: *NO ACTIVITY BUSES, PICK UP 4:15*

Yearbook Just Say No Chorus NAMS JAM Walking/Jogging Clubs Newspaper Battle of the Books Literary Magazine

Science Club HOTT(Homework Club) Strings-year commitment Band-year commitment AV Club Student Council Sport Fit Club

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS: Be prepared to learn Follow school rules, regulations and routines Respect yourself, others, and our school Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself Be positive and always do your best Act safely and use materials appropriately Accept responsibility for your actions and attitude

GOOGLE CHROMEBOOKS: 1:1 Student Technology Initiative  Gmail  Google Drive  Google Sites 

NAMS DRESS CODE: No clothing or jewelry with drug, alcohol, tobacco, weapons, violence, or sexual references No clothing with inappropriate, offensive words or illustrations No tops with thin straps, cutouts, or open mesh are permitted unless a t-shirt is worn underneath. Tank tops permitted that meet 3 finger rule. No exposed midriffs or low-cut tops No low riding pants that expose undergarments or skin No short skirts or short shorts: Fingertip rule: If any part of your hand/fingers touches your skin they are not permitted in school No hats, bandanas or hoods during the school day All shoes must be fastened to your feet. Shower thongs, flip-flops, slides, crocs and mules are not permitted without the strap in the back No platform shoes Teachers or principals may impose limitations if dress presents a health or safety hazard or may cause a distraction. You may be asked to cover garments or wear them inside out.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS/RESOURCES: Study Island lastname.firstname@nams password - neil TenMarks Spelling City Sumdog Study Ladder Dogonews Book Wizard LearnZillion Geography Games

ESCHOOLPLUS: Login information will be available at the start of the school year Information available: grades, progress notices, calendar, activities, events, etc.

SUPPLIES: The supply list will be posted on the Neil Armstrong website by team and also at Office Depot. Supplies can be purchased thru Office Depot at a discounted rate. Planner/agenda will be supplied to each student by the PTO.

PARENT/TEACHER ORGANIZATION: Our PTO does a fantastic job of providing for and supporting our educational program. It won’t work without volunteers. NAMS PTO

*PTO President – Robert McCormick

THANK YOU FOR COMING! The faculty and staff look forward to working with you to make Neil Armstrong the best educational experience it can be.

QUESTIONS AND TOUR Neil Armstrong Middle School - Grades 5-6 5800 Murray Ave. Bethel Park, PA 15102 (412)854-8751 www.bpsd.org/neilarmstrong