J. R. Gerritts Middle School

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New Student Orientation for 2017/18

Learning, Leadership and Laughter... The J.R.G. Journey

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J.R. Gerritts Supply List 17/18 JRG will have agendas available for an optional fee.

We encourage students to use the technology tools available to them to track their assignments. This is not a required purchase.

Grade 7 General Supplies Needed (all 7th graders) Ear buds Sturdy pencil case #2 Pencils – 2 boxes and erasers Hand-held pencil sharpener Pens Colored pencils (also used for art) Ruler (standard & metric) Compass Protractor 2 Highlighters 1 – 5 subject notebook 10 pocket folders or accordion type organizer

TLC 7 Students (all 7th graders) 3 boxes of facial tissue Disinfectant Wipes 3-5 Expo Dry –Erase Markers

7th Grade Math Scientific Calculator *Chromebooks and phones are not allowed onassessments1 small book cover or paper bag1 per semester - Graph ruled or quad ruled notebook

Spanish 7 3-ring binder (1 ½”)French 7 StudentsLoose leaf paper for binder3-ring binder (1 ½”)

Band 7 Students “Essential Elements 2000 Book 2” BLACK 3-ring binder (1/2”) Pencil

Choir 7 Students 3-ring binder (1”)

Grade 8 General Supplies Needed (all 8th graders)

Ear buds Sturdy pencil case

#2 Pencils – 2 boxes and erasers Pens – Blue or Black & Red

Colored pencils 1 pack of markers

Ruler (standard & metric) 2 Highlighters

1 – 3 Subject notebook 1 package loose leaf paper

7 pocket folders or 1 accordion file folder 1 Jumbo book cover (or 1 paper grocery bag)

TLC 8 Students (All 8th graders) 3 boxes of facial tissue

Disinfectant Wipes 3-5 Expo Dry –Erase Markers

8th Grade Math Scientific Calculator

*Chromebooks and phones are not allowed onassessments

1 small book cover or paper bag 1 per semester - Graph ruled or quad ruled notebook

Science 8 and ACE 1 Folder

1 notebook

Spanish 8 3-ring binder (1 ½”)

French 8 Students Loose leaf paper for binder

3-ring binder (1 ½”)

Band 8 StudentsBLACK 3-ring binder (1/2”)

Pencil

Choir 8 Students 3-ring binder (1”)

J. R. Gerritts Middle School * Kimberly, Wisconsin * 920-788-7905

Note: Please feel free to recycle/reuse materials from year to year!

Looking for more information about JRG? Check out our Student/Parent Handbook at:

https://goo.gl/lKKMtL or scan the QR Code

J. R. Gerritts Middle School Physical Education Department

The following is a list of things needed for class:

Athletic Shorts No buttons, snaps, zippers, belts, or pockets. The shorts must have an elastic waistband.

(NO SHORT SHORTS)

T-ShirtA required t-shirt must be purchased at the beginning of the school year that is to be used for physical education classes.

The cost of the t-shirt is $6.00 and is part of your school fees.

Tennis Shoes Shoes must have some type of closure (laces, Velcro - no slip on shoes).

It is recommended students have an old pair of shoes for outside activities as they may get wet or dirty.

Sweatshirt / Sweatpants Students are able to wear sweatshirts and sweatpants. We try to get outside as much as possible.

NOTE: Students are required to be in proper physical education clothing. Due to safety reasons, we will not allow students to chew gum during class or in the locker rooms.

Additional Items Deodorant (roll on only, please)

The school will provide a lock for the P.E. locker. It is the responsibility of each student to see that the lock/locker is locked.

Parents, please remind students to take gym clothes home to be laundered on a regular basis.

Ms., Hammen, Mr. Chalupny, Mr. Jochimsen

School Fees:

We encourage families to pay their fees online through Infinite Campus. You may also pay fees in person during Picture and Paperwork days. Note that only cash or check are accepted forms of payment during Picture and Paperwork days. Please make checks out to JRG. If your family financial situation inhibits your ability to pay required fees, please complete a School Fee Waiver Form which is available on our website or in our main office.

General School Fees $30.00 Physical Education Shirt (All students are required to have a JRG PE shirt, shirts may be reused from the previous school year or siblings)

$6.00

Band Fee: Instrumental (required unless students own their instrument)

$120.00

Band Fee: Percussion (covers cost of maintaining percussion instruments)

$40.00

Optional: Student Agenda (students may use online tools such as Google Calendar and Google Classroom or purchase their own planner).

$3.00

Optional: Yearbook $15.00 7th Grade Only: Camp Nan-A-Bo-Sho (two days, one night, includes meals and transportation)

$70.00

Grading and Accountability for Success Grading Scale: J. R. Gerritts determines students’ grades based on academic performance and Career & Life Skill readiness. The majority of our students’ overall grade, is comprised of performance on assessed work. This includes such things as: tests, quizzes, projects, papers, homework and performances. Ten percent of a student’s grade may be reflected in the area of Career & Life Skills. Each academic department determines the criteria and evaluation method for scoring Career & Life Skills. Parents should look for a description of how their child’s teacher will assess students’ work ethic, participation and respect in the fall of the year.

Academic Grades

A+ 97-100% B+ 87-89% C+ 77-79% D 65-69% A 93-96% B 83-86% C 73-76% F 64% and below A- 90-92% B- 80-82% C- 70-72%

To be successful, students should:

Do work on time & to the best of their ability Use resources such as Infinite Campus, Google

Calendar and Google Classroom Seek help when needed Have set work time at home Have a positive & respectful attitude

Complete and turn in assignments on time Only turn in high quality, proofread work Take advantage of retakes and corrections

when available

If students are not experiencing success:

Student and teacher will meet to identify solutions Student, teacher, and family will develop a plan to promote success

The plan for success may include: Additional study time during lunch recess, or before or after school A conference, phone calls or email communication with parent Modified work Re-teaching of learning targets Alternate assessments Course changes or changes within the classroom Other strategies identified by the teacher or team

Career & Life Skills Work Ethic – The ability to be a self-motivated, prepared learner who achieves goals in a timely fashion while producing quality work. Participation – The ability to positively contribute and collaborate while working with others to achieve a common purpose or goal. Respect – The ability to appropriately and effectively communicate, be respectful and be responsible toward yourself and others while acting in the interests of the larger community of learners.

GATOR GUIDELINES

KIMBERLY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTPARENT CALENDAR

2017-2018September 2017 October 2017 November 2017

M T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH FNS 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3

NS 5 6 7 8 HS 10 11 12 E2 6 Q 8 9 1011 12 13 14 E2 16 17 18 19 20 13 14 MS MS AM/4KE

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 AM NS E2&C 21 22 NS NS25 26 27 28 AM 30 31 27 28 29 E2&C

December 2017 January 2018 February 2018

M T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH F1 NS 2 3 4 5 1 E2

4 5 6 7 E2 8 9 10 11 E2 5 6 7 8 911 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 Q/AM 12 13 14 15 AM18 19 20 21 AM 22 23 I I 26 HS 20 21 22 23NS NS NS NS NS 29 30 31 26 27 28

March 2018 April 2018 May 2018

M T W TH F M T W TH F M T W TH F1 E2 NS NS 4 5 6 1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 4KC 9 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 AM12 13 14 MS AM 16 17 18 19 AM 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 Q 23 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 EN26 27 28 29 NS 30 NS 29 30 31

NS No School

AMAM classes only (exception: No school for 4K) KHS dismissed at 11:31am, JRG & Intermediate dismissed at 11:20am, Elementary dismissed at 12:00pm

E2Elementary Early Release - Elementary dismissed at 2:00pm (Exception: 4K morning classes 8:45am - 10:45am, afternoon classes 11:45am - 1:45pm)

ENElementary Noon Release - All Elementary students dismissed at 12:00pm (exception: No school for 4K)

HS High School Parent/Teacher Conferences - KHS students dismissed at 2:00pm

MSMiddle School Parent/Teacher Conferences - JRG students dismissed at 2:00pm except on November 16th - students will have a full day of school

IIntermediate School Parent/Teacher Conferences - Intermediate students dismissed at 2:00pm

E2&C4K-4th Gr. Parent Techer Conferences; No school for 4K; Grades 5K-4th Grades dismissed at 2:00pm

4KC4K Parent Teacher Conferences. No School for 4K students. Regular schedule for all other elementary students.

4KE 4K Classes 8:45am - 10:45am, afternoon classes 11:45am - 1:45pm

Q End of quarter

J. R. Gerritts Class Schedule

Period Time Grade 7 Grade 8 TLC

7:30-7:48 AM TLC TLC

1

7:51-8:31 AM CORE

BLOCK 1/2

ACADEMY

2

8:34-9:14 AM ACADEMY

3

9:17-9:57 AM CORE

BLOCK 3/4 CORE

BLOCK 3/4 4

10:00-10:40 AM

5

10:43-11:23 AM ACADEMY CORE

BLOCK 5/6 6

11:26-12:06 PM LUNCH

7

12:09-12:49 PM CORE

BLOCK 7/8

LUNCH

8

12:52-1:32 PM ACADEMY

9

1:35-2:15 PM ACADEMY CORE

BLOCK 9/10 10

2:18-2:58 PM ACADEMY

JRG Bell Schedule: 7:17 AM Dismissal from commons

7:27 AM Report to TLC 7:30 AM Start of TLC 2:58 PM Announcements

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