Welcome to the Lions Team!

Homeroom #: Teacher:

Homeroom:

What does today look like, and how do I get there?2nd Period:

What does it mean to be a member of the Lions Team?4th Period:

Who am I going to sit with at lunch?5th Period:

What does it mean to be a member of SVMS Middle School?7th Period:

How is 7th grade different, and how can I overcome new challenges?8th Period:

How do I get home, and what was I supposed to learn today?

Focus Questions for Today:

What does today look like?

Materials on your desk Everything is on our team website to download

and view at home. This will be your homework this week! Lions Team Website: https://

www.svsd.net/domain/767 Locker Combos and Practice – Don’t worry, you

will have more time later! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBnaRKaWY0E

Schedules Find a Buddy to help you get to your first class.

Homeroom:How do I get there?

So… How do you get

there?

Focus:

What does it mean to be a member of

the Lions team?

2nd Period

Get to know your classmates and

teachers! Icebreaker Activity- Four Corners

Evans City, Haine, Private, Another State Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring Birthday only child, 2 , 3 , more siblings Athlete, Artist, Academic, Gamer Who is a LION? Roar!

Being a Team Player

Team/Core vs.

Off Team/Encore ClassesTE

AM/C

ORE • Science – Mr. Levo

• History – Mrs. Schenck• English – Ms. Moury• Math – Dr. Williams• Reading – Ms. Becker /

Purpose – Mrs. Wolf• Mr. Stefanacci –

Learning Support

• Periods 2, 4, 5, 7, 8

ENCO

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• Gym• Performing Arts• Language• Art• Music• Band/Chorus• Etc.

• Periods: 1, 3, 6

RESPONSIBILITY

ACCOUNTABILITY

INDEPENDENCE

Team Philosophy

You need to read the ENTIRE Lions Team

Handbook there by next week. We are just hitting the highlights today.

That is where your school supplies list and forms to fill out for this year are!

Take time to get to know the Team and Teacher websites, there is so much information here!www.svsd.net

“Use the teacher websites. They put answers on them!”

Teacher/Team Websites

 1. Arrive to class on time. 2. Be seated QUIETLY before the late bell rings with all needed

materials. 3. RESPECT OTHERS!  4. BYOT is to be used during class time for EDUCATIONAL

use only and with TEACHER PERMISSION – there is no such thing as “free time” at SVMS. You should never bring phones or technology to class or use it without teacher permission.

 5. Behave appropriately, listen attentively, exercise self-control.

(No toys – aka slime, fidget spinners, etc.!)

Team ExpectationsKnow what is expected of you on

our team!

6. NO CHEATING in any form is permitted!  7. The bell DOES NOT dismiss you from classes; WE DO!  

8. BACKPACKS OR EXCESSIVELY LARGE PURSES/ BAGS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN TEAM CLASSES!

9. Keep a novel to read.

10. WE ARE AN ALLERGY SAFE SCHOOL AND TEAM! No food or smellies of any kind are permitted! SEE THROUGH water bottles (WATER ONLY) are permitted at individual teacher discretion.

 *All school-wide rules and procedures found in the Student

Handbook pages of your planner apply to the team classrooms though they may not be listed here.

Team Expectations

If students do not live up to expectations: First Time: Verbal warning/Student conference Second Time: Timeout (Alternative Learning Center “ALC”) Third Time: Timeout/Detention AND Parent contact/conference Fourth Time: Office/guidance referral

**Severe Disruptions: Sent immediately to the office or timeout. Students who follow expectations will be rewarded with:

Verbal praise and recognition Student of the Month Recognition Participation in team activities like field trips and celebrations Good news postcards, emails, or phone calls home

Team Expectations

Students turn in “whoopsie” passes to use the

restroom during class, excuse a tardy, go to lockers for forgotten materials, etc.

Students receive six “whoopsie” passes the first nineweeks and four each of the remaining nineweeks. Once you turn in all your passes for the nineweeks, you are out of luck!

Passes may not be traded, “rolled over”, or otherwise misused or relied upon. Teachers maintain discretion when accepting and issuing “whoopsie” passes.

“Whoopsie!”

So… What does it mean to be a member of the Lions

Team?

Focus:

Who am I going to sit with at lunch?

4th Period

You can pack or buy lunch each day.

Keep track of your lunch $ with www.mySchoolBucks.com and make sure you ALWAYS have your ID! IDS: It costs $5 for a new ID card – keep it in your locker,

consider getting a magnet for it! IDs are mainly used to buy lunch and check out books/resources from the library.

Seats and behavior

Cafeteria tour and questions

The Cafeteria

Get to know each other – make sure everyone

has a lunch buddy!

Lions Team Bands

Be the one who reaches out to offer a seat, help, handshake, etc. today and every day!

Other questions and concerns so far today?

Be inclusive!

So… Who am I going to sit

with at lunch?

Focus:

What does it mean to be a member of

SVMS Middle School?

5th Period

“Check your planner all the time!”

All this info is located in the front pages of you planner – again read it on your own for homework, we are just hitting the

highlights today!

Student Handbook and Planner

Get to know your school! Icebreaker Activity – Look at the list of Clubs, Activities,

and Sports on the next slide. Talk to the person next to you about activities you may already participate in and at least one new activity you are interested in and why.

Be Part of the School – Get involved!

Activity Fair – SEPTEMBER 14th – Sign up in

homeroom now! Riding the Activity Bus – your parents don’t have to

pick you up! Look at the map online AT HOME with your parents to determine the bus you ride now.

Drug Testing You must have a 2.0! You must be in school to participate in after school

activities of any kind. (So don’t sleep in to miss the math test, or you can’t play in the game that night!)

The same rules that apply to school, apply to all after school activities!

Extracurriculars:

Principal – Mr. Ceh

Assistant Principal – Mr. Raso Dean of Students – Mr. Wendereusz

Guidance – Ms. Limmer advice, assistance, scheduling, candy, fashion, cats, and more!

Library – Mrs. Logero books, study skills, research, writing help, and more!

Nurse – Mrs. Williams Screenings Not feeling well? Allergy Plan - No food or drinks! Medications – It is not safe to keep them with you, even Tylenol. WE

ARE A DRUG FREE SCHOOL! Just ask the nurse, and she can help you out!

Get to know the SVMS Team!

Handbook – Class Meetings on Friday

Student Rights and Responsibilities: You have the right to feel safe, and others do too! Any place on our campus,

including the school bus!

DISCIPLINE: Places: Dean of Students, the Office/principals, ALC or time-out,

homeroom restriction, detention, Saturday School, Supervised Study, in-school suspension (students in detention may not participate in after-school activities…)

You don’t want to deal with any of this! By now, you know what behavior is acceptable in school. Please save us all the trouble and think before you act. All rules are here for your safety!

School Expectations:

Our school culture especially does not tolerate…

Academic Dishonesty – PLAGIARISM Late to Class/School and Excessive Absences

School starts at exactly 7:30. Bells signify you should be SEATED and ready to start class. Three tardies results in detention.

Class Disruptions/Detention FIGHTING (this includes horseplay) Public Displays of Affection Weapons or “look a likes” DRUGS and ALCOHOL

School Expectations:

Bullying/Harassment: We are a bully free

school. We will talk a lot about respect this year. Know that bullying and harassment are crimes, and everyone has the right to be treated with kindness.

Connections Time Kindness as a Way of Life

School Culture:

Ahhh…. The two biggest problems every year…

Dress Code:First impressions are important. Inappropriate dress makes people think you are just another teenager. You can be super stylish without violating our dress code.

Cell Phones:Hey, I am attached to mine too, but I don’t use it during school and neither can you. Keep your cell turned off in your LOCKER. “My mom is texting me” is not an excuse and a little embarrassing…

There are NO EXCEPTIONS to either policy! You will change, your phone will be taken, and you will face consequences.

School Culture:

We have won a lot of awards for teaching middle school students. Become part of

our team!

So… What does it mean to be a member of SVMS Middle

School?

Focus:

How is 7th grade different, and how can I

overcome new challenges?

7th Period

“It’s different from last year – you’ll need to work harder!” “Be ready for change. This is completely different from 6th grade.”

“Respect that you have more freedom.”

“Learn good habits early like studying and using your planner.”

“Get to know people – friends will help you throughout the year.”

“The teachers really do care about you and your work. They each have different styles, so pay attention and go with it.”

Key to Success: Step Up, and don’t be afraid to ASK FOR HELP!

How is 7th grade different?

ALL ADULTS IN YOUR LIFE! Especially your

teachers, Ms. Limmer, and your parents.

Homeroom: You MUST have a pass to leave homeroom. As soon as you get off the bus, you have access to the

library, computer lab, and your teachers (with a pass from the day before), long before the homeroom bell rings.

M, W, Th – Tutoring Time during homeroom Tuesday – Connections Friday – DEAR – BRING A BOOK!

Who can I ask? When?

After school group that meets to do homework with other

students, teachers, and high school tutors.

Lions Team teachers send down an agenda, extra practice, bonus, and more to help you make the most of your time.

Tuesdays and Thursdays after school until the 5:00 activity bus.

Sign up forms on the Lions Team Website.

Homework Hub

But why? …

Homework helps you practice what was taught, study for tests, prepare for upcoming lessons, develop self-discipline and organization, and provides additional ways to earn points.

How can I get it done? … Set aside a specific time and place (free from noise and distractions) to do homework every night. If you have no homework, use the time to read or review your notes.

I heard I can do all my homework in homeroom… #1 You heard wrong! Homeroom is only 20 minutes, and you will have Mondays, Wednesday, and Thursdays max free.#2 People who do homework in homeroom are not putting forth the effort required to get maximum points or learn from their homework, you need more time and a quiet space at home.

Homework Philosophy“Do homework at home.”

1. All students will complete ALL assignments neatly and legibly.

2. STUDENTS will be responsible for making up homework or other class work missed due to absence. USE OUR WEBSITES. If you are in school, it is still due! Use homeroom to turn in work early if you will miss for Purpose, band, early dismissals, etc. Long term due dates do not change due to absences.

3. Homework must be turned in ON TIME for full credit.

The #1 reason students fail 7th grade is failure to complete homework – this includes STUDYING! Our society is designed so that your JOB is to be a student until at least 18. Extracurriculars are very important and fun, but

you have to make sure to do your JOB first. Make sure you make your education a priority every day.

Homework Guidelines

How else can I avoid

and overcome challenges this year?

BE ORGANIZED! Treat your planner kindly -

write neat and detailed notes inside - use it every day!

“Write your homework and when to study for tests.”

“Check your planner all the time!”

“Be independent and organized.”

SVMS Planner

Take time to get to know the Team

and Teacher websites, there is so much information here!www.svsd.net

“Use the teacher websites. They put answers on them!”

Teacher/Team Websites

Student grades can be viewed on the SV Portal. The link

for the SV Portal (https://portal.svsd.net/) can be found at the top of any SV page.

Report cards and progress reports are no longer mailed home!

It is YOUR job to check gradebook to make sure assignments are recorded correctly and you are aware of your progress in each class!

Check weekly to make sure you are on top of things. But remember, grade portal is NOT a substitute for your planner. If it’s already posted on grade portal, it is probably already way late!

SV Portal and Gradebook

We will practice accessing student

email and Office 365 in history. Please use this email to contact teachers throughout the year and Office 365 to keep track of all documents.

http://office365.svsd.net

“Some teachers send test tips via email!”

Student Email and Office 365

So… How is 7th grade different and how can I overcome new

challenges?

Focus:

How do I get home, and what was I supposed to

learn today?

8th Period

Bus Maps

YOU MUST KNOW YOUR BUS NUMBER! Tell us now! We can look it up on Portal.

You do not report back to homeroom at dismissal, you just go straight to lockers and busses. Remember, the TEACHER dismisses you, not the announcements.

Dismissal

Note the places for each course down the side Write NONE when you have no homework – no crossing out

or mutilating Fill in the team homework this week across the bottom

spaces of the pages EXACTLY LIKE THIS:

DUE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th: Read Student Handbook in Planner Go to Lions Team Website:

o Read Lions Team Handbooko Print/Complete/Return “Student Information Page”o Purchase School Supplies

HOMEWORK:Filling in your Planner

How do I get there? Who am I going to sit with at

lunch? How do I get home? What does it mean to be a member of the Lions

Team? What does it mean to be a member of SVMS Middle

School? How is 7th grade different, and how can I overcome

new challenges?

Questions? Let’s Review!

What was I supposed to learn today?

Review Game