___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ogden – A Community School with a Worldly Spirit

Founded 1857 www.ogdenschool.org

East/Main Campus (Grades Pre-K – 5) West Campus (Grades 6-12) 24 W. Walton St. Chicago, Illinois 60610 1250 W. Erie St. Chicago, Illinois 60642 Telephone 773-534-8110 / FAX 773-534-8017 Telephone 773-534-0866 / FAX 773-534-0869

Dear Ogden 6th Grade Families, We hope that you are enjoying a restful and rejuvenating summer vacation and are excited to begin another school year at The Ogden International School of Chicago! As the newest members of Ogden’s West campus, we are sure that you have a few jitters about coming to a new location and beginning your middle school career. We hope that by offering a 6th Grade Orientation Day on August 8th from 8:00am-1:00pm, you will feel comfortable and confident on the first day of the 2014-2015 school year. Ogden teachers, IB coordinators, administrators, and counselors will work with you to guarantee a successful first day of school! During 6th Grade Orientation, you will work with teachers and faculty members to:

- Become familiar with the layout of Ogden’s West campus. You will leave knowing where your classes and other important facilities are located.

- Learn to be an expert “combination lock opener”. No need to worry about being late for class because of your locker; we will have you getting your materials in record time.

- Work with classmates in a series of fun and engaging team-building activities.

- Identify and reflect on various learning modalities and intelligences. Students are most successful when they understand how they learn and how they continue to grow as learners.

- Develop a clear understanding of the IB Middle Years Programme. The MYP is an exciting transition from the Primary Years Programme where students embark on conceptual learning activities that foster independence, creativity, and critical thinking.

- Enjoy a pizza party outside to continue to make friendships that will last a lifetime. Parents: You’re also invited to lunch! We want to make sure you have the opportunity to network with other parents and become a strong, active member of Ogden’s West campus!

Sincerely, Erica Gagne Assistant Principal