Educational excellence…developing reliable, responsible, respectful life-long learners, one
student at a time.(Mission Statement)
Walking the Talk Walking the Talk TogetherTogether
“You know, for better or worse, like it or not, we
really are interdependent…we really
are all in this together.”(Harvey, p. 5)
ADMINISTRATORSADMINISTRATORS
Dr. Almeida - Principal
Mrs. Whitehead – Assistant Principal
Mr. Gomes – Assistant Principal
SUPPORT STAFFSUPPORT STAFF
• Mrs. STURDAHL– Behavior Specialist
• OFFICER FRAATZ– School Resource Officer
• MRS. LARSON– School Nurse
SUPPORT STAFFSUPPORT STAFF
• Gina Gateman– ULSS Coordinator
• Mrs. Donnelly-Taylor– School Psychologist
• Mr. Felix Sarubbi– Social Worker
• Ms. Sue Davis– Student Assistant Counselor
GUIDANCE COUNSELORSGUIDANCE COUNSELORS
GRADE 6 – Mrs. Lori Lebrun
GRADE 7 – Mrs. Cheryl Fram
GRADE 8 – Mrs. Patricia Dorchies
Clerk – Mrs. JoAnn Phillips
Teachers Administrators
STUDENTS
Parents
Students are central to the educational process!
PURPOSE OF OPEN HOUSEPURPOSE OF OPEN HOUSE
• Meet the principals• Meet your son/daughter’s teachers• Learn about class procedures and expectations• Get acquainted with the building• Learn about, sign-up, & become an active member of the PTSA• Learn about Local Advisory Committee (LAC)
TeamsTeamsGrade 6
6A – Freedom Fliers 6B - Eagles6C - Liberty 6D - Revolution
Grade 7 7A – Lapis Lazuli 7B – Sapphire
7C - Onyx 7D – ObsidianGrade 8
8A - Element 8B - Majestic 8C - Evolution 8D – Velocity
8E - Dynasty
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANSCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
•LITERACY•NUMERACY•PERSONALIZATION•FAMILY / COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT1st SIT Meeting
September 22nd – 2:45 PM Media Center
ADVISORY PROGRAMADVISORY PROGRAM
What? A program in which a group of students and an advisor (teacher) get together…
Purpose? To establish relationships for learning between students and teachers… When? Once a week (mainly on Tuesday)
50 minutes
ADVISORY PROGRAM GOALS
• Advocacy – Develop meaningful adult-student
relationships
• Community– Create a support network to foster a
feeling of belonging to advisory, team and school
• Skills– Strengthen problem solving and
decision making skills
PROCEDURESPROCEDURES
•TRAFFIC•ARRIVAL / DISMISSAL•HALLWAY•CAFETERIA•PICK-UP DURING THE
SCHOOL DAY
•Administrator•Teacher•Parent•Student
Walking the Talk Walking the Talk TogetherTogether
“I always wondered why somebody didn’t do
something about that. Then I realized I was
somebody.”(p. 10)
Be Responsible• Review and Evaluate Policies, Practices,
& Programs• Create and Maintain a Positive Culture• Support & Facilitate Successful Co-
teaching Relationships• Build Capacity by Effectively Delegating
Responsibilities• Establish Clear/High Expectations for
ALL
Be Reliable• Shared Decision Making• Support Teachers• Provide Feedback• Be Consistent & Follow-Up w/ Student Discipline• Be Visible
Be Respectful• Establish Open Lines of Communication• Be Approachable• Be Professional• Have A Sense of Humor• Have An Open Door Policy• Follow PLC Norms
Be Responsible• Differentiate Instruction• Integrate Literacy Strategies Across Curriculum• Maintain Instructional / Academic Focus• Engage Students in Higher Level Thinking
Be Reliable• Continuously Communicate w/ Parents• Implement School Improvement Plan Initiatives• Actively Participate in the Professional Learning
Community• Continue to Learn & Grow
Be Respectful• Establish Positive Relationships• Develop a Student-Centered Classroom• Support and Collaborate with Colleagues• Personalize the Learning Environment
for Students• Have Fun!• Follow PLC Norms
• Get involved with PTSA• Communicate with teachers &
administrators• Check your son/daughter’s agenda nightly• Ensure your son/daughter reads at home• Provide him/her with a quiet workspace• Ask your son/daughter about his/her day• Encourage your son/daughter to get
involved in extracurricular activities
• Responsible– Bringing all your materials to class.– Having your homework done.
• Reliable– Being on time to class.– Always being honest.
• Respectful– Treat others the way you would like to be
treated.– Keep hands and feet to yourself.
ATTENDANCEATTENDANCE• ABSENCES
– Parent must call school– Note must be brought in
• TARDIES– 5 tardies = written warning from
administrator– 6+ = detention / retention
• TRUANCY COURT– Absence for 10 days w/o medical
excuse
DISCIPLINARY DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCESCONSEQUENCES
• SOCIAL SUSPENSION – No dances / school events
• TEACHER DETENTION - 1hour
• OFFICE DETENTION – 1hour (Tuesday & Thursday)
• RETENTION – 2 – 3 hours (Tuesday & Thursday)
• ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER – 1 class period to 5 days
• SUSPENSION – 1-10 days (Parent must reinstate you)
SURVEILLANCE CAMERASSURVEILLANCE CAMERAS
Cameras are in the school in the hallways
and outside the building monitoring all activity.
Extracurricular ActivitiesExtracurricular Activities• Sports:
Fall: Coed SoccerWinter: Wrestling & Basketball (Boys & Girls)Spring: Softball & Baseball
• Cheerleading• Student Council• Yearbook• Robotics Club• Showcase (Cabaret)• Band• Chorus• SAVE (Students Against Vandalism Everywhere)
LUNCH PROGRAMLUNCH PROGRAM
All free / reduced lunch applications are due by
September 26th.
BREAKFAST PROGRAMBREAKFAST PROGRAM
7:35 – 7:55 AMMultipurpose C
GUIDANCE
Mrs. Dorchies – 8th gradeMrs. Fram – 7th grade
LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERLIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
Susan Murphy
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting
S.T.E.P.S.T.E.P.
Mr. Felix Sarubbi
PTSAPTSA
• Contributions to the School• Membership Drive• Fundraiser
PTSA MEETING DATESPTSA MEETING DATES6:30 PM6:30 PM
• October 22, 2008• November 12,
2008• January 7, 2009• February 4, 2009
• March 2, 2009• April 22, 2009• May TBD, 2009
AVENUES OF AVENUES OF COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATION
• Telephone (401) 822-9426– Team mailbox
• School website - Asfms.netSchool website - Asfms.net• Parent ListservParent Listserv• Student agenda• Parent conferences• PTA meetings• Email
PRINCIPAL WALK & TALK
• Thursday, October 9, 2008 9:00 – 10:00 AM• Thursday, November 13, 2008 9:00 – 10:00
AM• Thursday, December 11, 2008 9:00 – 10:00
AM• Thursday, February 12, 2009 9:00 – 10:00 AM• Thursday, March 12, 2009 9:00 – 10:00 AM• Thursday, April 9, 2009 9:00 – 10:00 AM• Thursday, May 14, 2009 9:00 – 10:00
AM
Essential PointsEssential Points
• We are a “High Performing” middle school
• We need a strong / active PTSA• Our instruction and programs are
among the very best• Our teachers, faculty and staff
are highly qualified and certainly among the highest level of professionals
Essential PointsEssential Points
• Our commitment to student learning is not only a priority, but second only to student safety.
• ASFMS is a safe, nurturing environment with rigorous academic expectations.
• We strive to seek continuous improvement.
• We expect you to hold us accountable.
EVENING SCHEDULEEVENING SCHEDULE66thth Grade Grade
• Team Teacher Presentation• Visit Elective Teachers• Sign Up to be a Member of the
PTSA
Walking the Talk Walking the Talk TogetherTogether
“Each of us may be only one person, but we can make a difference. Walking the talk as best we can is a great
place to start.”(p. 21)