6th Grade Transitionto:

Newtown Middle School

                                                                                                                                                                   

How will I find my way around NMS?

• NMS counselors and principals will visit your school in the spring

• Study your maps• Tour NMS over the summer• Ask for help when needed• RELAX, teachers will be very

understanding first week of school!

Getting Around• Four Biggest Concerns of 7th graders:• Using lockers:

– 45% concerned about using lockers– Majority of kids were able to use lockers by the 3rd day– Biggert concern, yet easiest to conquer!

• Finding way around the school/ getting lost– 27% concerned about getting lost– Majority of kids were able to find their way around after the first day– The school is a big square!

• Keeping up with homework, tests, quizzes, etc.– 18% were concerned that there would be more work involved in 7th grade– Majority of kids felt that the work is comparable– R/A and clinic is very helpful

• Meeting new friend– 10% were concerned with meeting new friends– Majority of kids felt that it was easy to meet new friends– You are all in the same boat, become involved!

How will I keep up with 7th grade work?

• Remember your time management and study skills that you learned in elementary school

• Ask for help when needed• Take a notebook and textbook to every class• Listen and actively participate in class• Write down all homework assignments• Have study buddies in every class• Clinic on Thursday afternoons at NMS• Use your assignment book

Who can I go to with Questions?

• Counselors• Teachers• School nurse• Administrators• Upper classmen• NMS’s website• School calendar• E-Friday Folder on

Website

Counseling Center

• Why Visit Your Counselor?– Course Selection– Transition Concerns– Class changes– Problems with friends– Personal Concerns– Schedule Changes– Summer Programs– Groups– CARES

• Who Is Your Counselor Next Year?

• Grade 7 (2007-2008)– Mr. Einhorn: Trailblazers– Ms. Naragon: Voyagers– Ms. Kokas: Pros

                                                                                           

How can I meet new people?

•Have CONFIDENCE in yourself

•Become involved!!

Sport Teams

• Fall– Football 7, 8 (B)– Soccer 7, 8 (B)– Cheerleading 7, 8 (G)– Volleyball 7, 8 (G)– Field Hockey 7,8 (G)

• Winter– Men's Basketball 7, 8– Women's Basketball 7,

8– Cheerleading 7, 8 (G)– Wrestling 7, 8 (B)

• Spring– Baseball 7, 8 (B)– Women's Soccer 7, 8– Softball 7, 8 (G)– Men's Track & Field 7, 8– Women's Track & Field

7, 8

How can I meet new people?

Clubs!• Band• Chorus• Orchestra• Literary Magazine• Memory Book

(Yearbook)• Student Council• Art Club• Service Learning

(LINCS)• Jazz Band

• Mathcounts• Computer Club• Ecology Club• Creative Sewing Club• Intramurals• Talent Show• CraftPlayers• Students Against

Dangerous Decisions (SADD)

• Respecting All People• Reading Olympics

What Art Classes are Offered? Arts & Music

• Music• Art• Industrial

Technology

• Family & Consumer Sciences

• Computer• Career Exploration

How Can I Get School Spirit?Become Involved!

Welcome 6th Grade!

From all of us at Newtown Middle School, we are really excited for you to become a part of our Newtown Middle School Community!