Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Parent/ Guardian Information Night

Welcome to TJMS!

Introductions Courses of Study/Forecasting The Middle YearsTechnology News

Introductions

Tom Adams – Principal Ryan Dotson - Teacher Jennifer McKay - Teacher Judy Andrews - Teacher Anita Chase - Associate Principal (A-L) Reid Wetterau - Counselor (A-L) Brian Luderman - Associate Principal

(M-Z) Jeannie Meyer - Counselor (M-Z) Kendis Kochis - Nurse

Good Attendance

Important learning occurs daily. It is impossible to recapture or make up the discussions, activities & interactions that students miss when absent or tardy

Please work with us to instill responsible life long work habits by making sure your student is punctual and at school every day.

Courses of Study and Forecasting

Core Classes (6 of 7 Periods)– English/History Block (2 Periods)– Math Block (2 Periods)– Science (1 Period)– PE (1 Period)

Elective (1 Period)– Performing Arts – Band, Orchestra, Choir– Art– Tech Ed

Activities for 6th Graders

Green team ASB Socials Music (performances,

excursions) Track Chess Club School Play Battle of the Books

Communication

Electronic Newsletter (link on webpage) TJMS Web Site Parent Access Student Access Teacher Web Pages Fall Parent Conferences (October) Student-Led Conferences (March) Contact teachers, counselors & administrators

by email or phone Progress Reports & Report Cards

Student Planner

Each student will receive a student planner at the beginning of the school year. The planner is a tool for student success and communication with parents as it contains:– Calendar/Planner for assignments– School schedules– Information about TJMS– School Rules– District Policies

Kendis Kochis School Nurse

ImmunizationsHealth

Concerns/Procedures

The Middle Years

It’s About Their Brains

Just before puberty the brain undergoes major changes.

This peaks when girls are about 11 and boys at 12.

The brain matures from back to front

The Prefrontal lobe matures last (home of the executive functions)

The Adolescent Brain Struggles With:

Organizing and planning Sensitivity Controlling impulses Modulating mood Weighing consequences Inhibiting inappropriate

behavior Setting priorities Making decisions

Other Major Changes

Physical

Emotional

Intellectual

Social

6 critical life messages  

I believe in youI trust in youI know you can handle thisYou are listened toYou are cared forYou are very important to me

We need You!

Sign up in the office to: Join the PTSA Become a tutor Help in The Commons at lunch

time Assist with production of

classroom materials

We need parent volunteers at TJMS!

Important School Phone #’s

Thomas Jefferson MS: 360-313-3700 Attendance Office: 313-3708 Tom Adams, principal: 313-3700 Anita Chase, associate principal (A-L) Reid Wetterau, counselor (A-L) Brian Luderman, associate principal

(M-Z) Jeannie Meyer, counselor (M-Z) Kandis Kochis, nurse