TEMS PHILOSOPHY WELCOME TO TEMS STUDENT SERVICES CORE CLASSES

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1 WELCOME TO TEMS TEMS PHILOSOPHY Timothy Edwards Middle School is a place where children are inspired to grow and learn in a safe, caring atmosphere of respect, exploration, and discovery. STUDENT SERVICES 4 Guidance Counselors School Social Worker School Psychologist Peer Mediation Coordinator Youth and Family Service Liaison School Resource Officer Lessons and activities presented in classroom and/or group settings which address academic, career and personal/social development for all Students. Delivery of Program Components Curriculum Student Success Planning Activities and services to help all students develop, monitor and evaluate their own academic, career and personal/social goals through lessons using the Naviance program as well as students participation in advisory groups. Math CORE CLASSES Language Arts Social Studies Science Strategies and interventions that counselors use to address student problems that hinder student success in academic, career and personal/social development. Responsive Services Collaboration and Community Outreach Consultation with teachers, school administrators and parents regarding students needs. Collaborative and student advocacy efforts within the school as well as with community agencies. Academic Literacy (Spanish or French in grades 7 and 8) Unified Arts - FCS, Tech Ed, Keyboarding/Study Skills 1

2 MATHEMATICS Focus on number sense and estimating Understand the relationships between fractions, decimals and percents Use all four operations when solving problems to compute efficiently and accurately Use fractions and decimals to solve problems involving geometry, data analysis, rates and ratio, and probability Begin to formalize an understanding of algebra by writing, interpreting and using mathematical expressions and equations LANGUAGE ARTS READING variety of fiction/non-fiction Analyze the structure of texts Determine the central ideas or themes in texts Cite specific evidence to analyze and summarize WRITING narrative, expository and persuasive Develop writing using specific detail and support STUDY OF LANGUAGE grammar and editing Focus on writer s craft and language to develop style in writing SOCIAL STUDIES Examine common elements of civilization (effects of geography, government, religion, etc.) Emphasis on reading, writing and thinking skills Study of the ancient cultures: Mesopotamia Egypt China Greece SCIENCE Topics common to all units (Process Skills): Nature and history of science Measurement Technology Life Sciences: Examine microscopic organisms Analyze ecological principles Earth Sciences: Examine Water Cycles Study of the Earth -plate tectonics, earthquakes and erosion Astronomy ACADEMIC LITERACY Strategic reading instruction with an emphasis on responding to a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts These strategies include: Comprehension monitoring: summarizing, visualizing, questioning, connecting, predicting, rereading, clarifying and commenting Cooperative learning Research based investigations Vocabulary building Differentiation based on students needs UNIFIED ARTS - FCS Child Development Babysitting Training Component Food and Nutrition Wellness and Nutrition Food /Kitchen Safety and Sanitation Appliances and Equipment Cooking Terms, Abbreviations and Equivalents Food Measurement, Preparation and Meal Planning Table Manners Food Labs 2

3 UNIFIED ARTS TECH ED Explore transportation technology and different types of sea craft to design and build a catamaran Apply CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) program to design the hull of their boats Construct the catamarans in wood lab Examine how trusses, buildings and bridges are built Create a spaghetti bridge Apply knowledge to see which structure can hold the most weight with the least material UNIFIED ARTS KEYBOARDING AND STUDY SKILLS Develop touch-typing skills using the Type 2 Learn keyboarding program Develop technological literacy knowledge and skills Identify learning styles, preferences and strategies Learn goal setting, time management, test taking and organizational strategies Learn effective ways to study and take notes for various subject areas 8:05-8:10 8:10-9:00 Current Grade 6 Schedule Homeroom Encore 9:00-11:25 Core (Block) 11:25-11:55 Flex 11:55-12:40 Encore 12:40-1:10 Lunch 1:10-2:40 Core EXCEL Virtual High School Online Differentiated Resources for staff E-Cybermission Mock Trial Ct. History Day Future Problem Solvers READING/MATH INTERVENTION Part of a multi-step approach to support all students in the areas of reading and math School & district assessments in reading and math help teachers monitor student progress & achievement Scientifically research-based interventions are matched to specific student needs at each of the three tiers RTI Tiers. Digital image. Response to Intervention/Instruction. Stern Center for Language and Learning, Web. 3 Mar < ENCORE CLASSES Music Band Chorus Orchestra General Music Physical Education Health 3

4 ATHLETICS Interscholastic Sports Fall: Field Hockey, Soccer and Cross Country Winter: Basketball, Cheerleading Spring: Softball and Track Athletic tryout forms must be handed in prior to tryouts, including $100sport fee for each sport ($500 family max) Fall 2013 sport forms are due by Thurs., August 29 th INTRAMURALS Free to all students Offered on late bus days Students must hand in parent permission slips Intramurals offered: Basketball, Volleyball, Pin Guard, Flag Football (8 th grade only), Tennis, Wrestling, Homerun Derby and Variety Sports Recreation at TEMS Fitness Club Mondays and Wednesdays after school 2:45-4:05 Fall and Spring Sessions Baseball Training Thursdays after school 2:45-4:00 Fall and Spring Sessions Sign up at the South Recreations or online at recreation.southwindsor.org Chess Club Computer Lab Assistants Entertainers Festival Jazz Band Jazz Band Leo Club Library Advisors M.A.G.I.C. Club Math Counts Mentoring Peer Mediation Outdoor Education Club Lego/Robotics Science Olympiad Ski and Snowboard Club Student Government TE Singers TE TV News Yearbook 4

5 ADDITIONAL AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES T.E.A.M. Matinee : Fall and Winter Extra Help Late busses M/W/TH Community Service through LEO Club Blood Drive Food Drive Pennies for Patients MIDDLE SCHOOL TRANSITION ACTIVITIES SPRING 2013 ELI TERRY ORCHARD HILL ALUMNI/COUNSELOR VISITS TE counselors and current 6 th graders speak to 5 th graders about the transition to TE. Monday, April 8 th 9:30 am Tuesday, April 9 th 11:00 am P. R. SMITH Wednesday, April 10 th PLEASANT VALLEY 10:00 am Wednesday, April 10 th 9:00 am VISITS TO T.E. Students will visit TE for a tour of the building and to hear team teachers speak about the core subject areas. Monday, May 13 th Tuesday, May 14 th Wednesday, May 22 nd Monday, May 20 th PARENT MEETINGS TE counselors host informal meetings with 5 th grade parents in each elementary school library. Tuesday, April 30th 8:45 am Wednesday, May 1st 7:45 am Thursday, May 2nd 8:00 am in Room 401 Thursday, May 2nd 8:00 am WAPPING Thursday, April 11 th Tuesday, May 21 st Friday, May 3rd 11:00 am 8:00 am Ways to Get Involved Join the PTO Become a mentor Sign up for Parent Portal Advisor/Advisee Goal is to provide a positive relationship with a caring adult and a sense of community Encourages students to develop to their fullest potential academically, socially and emotionally Strive for Five Welcome to our TEMS Family 5