Bonnie Branch Middle: Home of the !

2019-2020

Welcome!We’re so excited YOU’RE here!

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● It is perfectly normal to be anxious about middle school, as these are major transition years.

● We will support you through every facet of the Middle School experience.

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● PTA● Meet the staff● Mission/Vision● The MS Child● MS 101● The MS day● Outdoor Ed.

Agenda:

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The BBMS PTA

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www.bbmspta.org

Bonnie Branch PTA Welcomes You!

✘ Silent Auction✘ Membership✘ Committees

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PTA PresidentMs. Keia Benefield

When parents work together in the pta, we teach our children to work together and create a community.

Our Executive BoardKeia Benefield- President

Tonya Sigalas- 1st Vice President

Mashel Wakil- 2nd Vice President

Andrea Ulrich- Treasurer

Rena Shooman- Secretary

Heather Fox- PTACHC Delegate

Open Positions /Committees

** Find a FRIEND, create a TEAM, get involved TOGETHER! **

● Hospitality/Staff Appreciation

● PTA CHC Delegate #2

MISCONCEPTIONS

“Middle Schools don’t need parents”

“Middle Schools don’t want parents coming in”

The PTA supports and funds academic needs in the classroom and school,

but we do so much more...

SCHOOL DANCES

POETRY SLAM RESTAURANT NIGHTS

INTERNATIONAL NIGHT

LIP SYNC CONTEST MOVIE

NIGHTS

We welcome any NEW ideas.Some planning has already begun for this year!!

PALS

SHARK SHOP

STARSREFLECTIONS

We work together as a COMMUNITY to

create the BEST experiences

for our STUDENTS and our FAMILIES.

Please find a way to get involved this school year; it is so rewarding and you

won’t regret it!

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Meet The Staff Dr. Andrew Cockley

Principal

Mrs. Carol KettermanAssistant Principal

Ms. Jacquie SicaAdministrative Intern

Mr. Steven Boone6th Grade Team Leader

Mrs. Debbie GermrothSchool Counselor (A-K)

Mrs. Meg SavageSchool Counselor (l-Z)

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Mission / Vision

OUR Vision at BBMS:

Every student is engaged in rigorous instruction in a strengths-based classroom that uses real life experiences to maximize student learning.

- Build relationships - Be respectful, responsible, and ready - Motivate, inspire, and empower - Strive for excellence

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Guiding Principles

ConnectStudents and staff will thrive in a safe, nurturing and inclusive culture that embraces diversity.

ValueEvery HCPSS stakeholder will feel happy and rewarded in their roles and take pride in cultivating the learning community.

EmpowerSchools, families and the community will be mutually invested in student achievement and well-being.

AchieveAn individualized focus will support every person in reaching milestones for success.

Our work as educators will be

driven by our mission to ensure academic

success and social-emotional

well-being for each student in an equitable and

nurturing environment that

closes opportunity gaps.

Middle school is a defining point for students in the college and career readiness process.

Source: The Forgotten Middle: Ensuring that All Students Are On Target For College and Career Readiness Before High School, ACT, 2008.

Student Behaviors

GPAMAP

MCAP (formerly PARCC)

High School

Readiness

College and

Career Readiness

Preparing students for the FUTURE

21st Century Learning

•Life and Career Skills•Learning and Innovation Skills•Information Media and Technology Skills

The MS child

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4.● The MS Child● Supporting

the MS child

The good, the bad, and

the not so pretty.

3,780 hrs. Together, we can do this!

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Who are you?!Friends* are everything

(*a.k.a. peers)

Rapid development

(mind, body & soul)

Get away; get over here

(parents)

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Structure at School

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Structure & Support at Home● Ensure that your child has the materials, location, and

time to study at home.

● Encourage your child to communicate w/teachers.● Provide your child with a range of experiences to allow

him/her to identify areas of strength.

● Read with your child or have them read to you (out loud).

● Talk, talk, talk- about everything and anything.

Transportation✘ Bus lists are posted online✘ Student MUST ride assigned

bus✘ Different bus for childcare?✘ Drop-off/Pick-up

procedures

MS101 Cafeteria

✘ Breakfast (8:00-8:06)○ $2.00

✘ Lunch○ $3.25

✘ Myschoolbucks.com✘ Oops! I forgot my lunch.✘ Recess?

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Student Planner✘ Read it cover-cover✘ Check it, daily

○ Assignments○ Passes○ Upcoming events

Locker Usage✘ Arrival✘ Before & After lunch✘ Before 6th period✘ DIsmissal✘ Can I carry a bag?

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A picture is worth a thousand words (and several hours in the front office)

Technology verbiage for parents:✘ No, you don’t need a device✘ No, your teacher didn’t say you need a

device✘ No, you’re not getting a device✘ Yes, you’ll survive without a device

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The level of academic achievement that students attain by eighth grade has a larger impact on their

college and career readiness than anything that happens academically in high school.

Source: The Forgotten Middle: Ensuring that All Students Are On Target For College and Career Readiness Before High School

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A day in the life of a

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Student Sample Schedule

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Shark Tutorial

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Outdoor Education FAQs✘ We want every 6th grader to attend✘ Dates: October 21 - 23✘ Location: North Bay Adventure Camp in North East, MD.✘ Cost: $172.00

○ Please let us know if cost is a factor; we can get county support

○ There is no cost for families who qualify for financial assistance

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What to do w/your child before TuesdayUpdate your family file

http://www.hcpss.org/connect/

Check bus number/times✘ Be there 5-10 minutes

early✘ Ride your assigned bus

Review class schedule✘ Use the BBMS floor plan to

map out routes

Memorize locker combo.✘ Turn RIGHT to first number.

✘ Turn LEFT past ZERO to second number.

✘ Turn RIGHT to third number

Organize Materials✘ Lunch - money or bagged✘ Schedule✘ Writing utensil & paper

Get some sleep!You’re going to need it!

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http://www.hcpss.org/connect/

Date Activity

September 12th 6:00pm Back to School Night

October 14th 6:00pm 6th Grade Parent Chaperone Mtg

October 21-23 Outdoor Education at North Bay!

We hope to see you at these events!

IMPORTANT DATES

Thank You!Any questions?

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Time to Find your Child Take a moment to test the locker and walk the building.

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