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Bonnie Branch Middle: Home of the !
2019-2020
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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
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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.
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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
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Open Positions /Committees
** Find a FRIEND, create a TEAM, get involved TOGETHER! **
● Hospitality/Staff Appreciation
● PTA CHC Delegate #2
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MISCONCEPTIONS
“Middle Schools don’t need parents”
“Middle Schools don’t want parents coming in”
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The PTA supports and funds academic needs in the classroom and school,
but we do so much more...
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Student Behaviors
GPAMAP
MCAP (formerly PARCC)
High School
Readiness
College and
Career Readiness
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Preparing students for the FUTURE
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21st Century Learning
•Life and Career Skills•Learning and Innovation Skills•Information Media and Technology Skills
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The MS child
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4.● The MS Child● Supporting
the MS child
The good, the bad, and
the not so pretty.
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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.
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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/
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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
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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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