1. Welcome to John Poole Middle School2014 2015 Back to School Night

2. JPMS Staff IntroductionPurpose Respect Integrity Dedication Effort 3. A Little Bit About Mr. Sinclair This is my 17th year of education Serve on numerous county workgroups & advisories Love technology and its use in educationStrongly believe that it is our role to providestudents with the tools and supports needed forthem to leave middle school able to choose theirown path!Purpose Respect Integrity Dedication Effort 4. Our Shared VisionThe Timberwolf community experiences joy inlearning, celebrates excellence, and valuespositive relationships.Purpose Respect Integrity Dedication Effort 5. Our Shared MissionAt John Poole Middle School, our mission is to: promote joy in learning through motivation andengagement celebrate excellence by acknowledgingachievement foster a shared responsibility for academic andsocial success value positive relationships, thereby promotinga respectful and supportive learning environmentPurpose Respect Integrity Dedication Effort 6. Our Instructional FocusSupporting our students in developing theperseverance skills needed to manage and analyzecomplex texts around (a) central concept(s) in orderto: synthesize information develop claims and provide evidence to effectivelysupport claims incorporate academic languagePurpose Respect Integrity Dedication Effort 7. Dr. Starr, Superintendent of SchoolsPurpose Respect Integrity Dedication Effort 8. Technology Initiatives WiFi Chromebooks Google Apps for EducationPurpose Respect Integrity Dedication Effort 9. Student Service Learning HoursMrs. ArnoldPurpose Respect Integrity Dedication Effort 10. SSL Graduation Requirements All students must earn 75 hours by Graduation fromhigh school Special awards possible in Middle School: Superintendents SSL Award 75 hours between May 2, 2014 and May 1, 2015Purpose Respect Integrity Dedication Effort 11. Options to Earn SSL Hours1. Successful completion of academic classes infused withSSL activities 10 SSL hours, Grade 6 Science 10 SSL hours, Grade 7 English 10 SSL hours, Grade 8 Social Studies2. Participation in service activities sponsored by schoolclubs and organizations3. Involvement in community organizations and activitiesthat are pre-approved for SSL4. Participation in activities not pre-approved please seeMrs. ArnoldPurpose Respect Integrity Dedication Effort 12. John Poole Middle School PTAPurpose Respect Integrity Dedication Effort 13. The JPMS PTA Jennifer Kasten - President Dawn Albert - Vice President Jennifer Hitchcock - Secretary Michelle Hobbs - Treasurer Wendy Gotlewski MembershipCoordinatorPurpose Respect Integrity Dedication Effort 14. JPMS PTA Activities Produces and distributes student directories in thefall Supports the JPMS student awards program Provides support to obtain guest speakers Assists in school improvement efforts Staff appreciation 8th Grade Promotion Magnet preparation So much more..Purpose Respect Integrity Dedication Effort 15. Staying InformedPurpose Respect Integrity Dedication Effort 16. Back to School Night SchedulePeriod Time1 7:25 7:312 7:35 7:413 7:45 7:514 7:55 8:015 8:05 8:116 8:15 8:217 8:25 8:31On Twitter?Share your BTSN Feedback using#JPMSBTSNPurpose Respect Integrity Dedication Effort