Welcome to the Saucon Valley Middle School

Saucon Valley Middle School

Welcome New Students

Ms Bernardo and Mr. Halcisak

Saucon Valley Middle School

Child

Home

Teachers

o We believe the CHILD is the center of the educational process. The educational process is designed to develop the CHILD’s ability to make positive choices. Each CHILD will be empowered to be a responsible and respectful citizen of the middle school and the community.

We believe HOME provides the nurturing atmosphere that allows the child to develop towards his/her fullest potential and is supported by middle school cooperation and communication. The HOME, in concert with the educational process, will foster the desire for life-long learning.

We believe the middle school TEACHER is a key influence to encourage active student participation, establish high expectations, enable student success, and foster life-long learning.   The teacher is most effective when working as an integral member of a small, specialized, and focused TEAM of caring professionals.

Saucon Valley Middle School Philosophy

Middle School Advisory(National Middle School Association recommended practice)

Middle School Counselors

Mrs. Patrice Farrell Grades 5 & 6 Career Education

(grade 8) SAP

Middle School Counselors

Mr. Baldo Grades 7 & 8 Career Education (grade 8) Any scheduling, course

concerns Parent request for team

conferences SAP

Middle School Counselors Their roles

Assist with transitions to grade 5, 6 Peer relationships Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison for academic concerns with grade

level teaching teams (facilitates parent/teacher conferences)

Assist with course assignments Assist in coordinating state/local testing

initiatives Facilitate individual and small group school

based counseling Assists with Special Education details

Fifth Grade Teams (Cooperation and Integrity) 3 Language Arts Teachers

*Mrs. Kemper, Mrs. Kittle, Mrs. Sakelarides 3 Mathematics Teachers

Mrs. Kemper, Mrs. Paulson, Mrs. Steirer 2 Social Studies/Science Teachers

Mrs. Jirik, Mrs. Wotring 2 Learning Support Teachers

Mr. Bortz, Mrs. Gardner

Mrs. Carmen– Enrichment

* Team Leader – Mrs. Kemper

Sixth Grade Teams (Respect, Responsibility and Citizenship) 3 Language Arts Teachers

Mrs. Bender, Mrs. Gazzana. Mrs. Messinger 3 Mathematics Teachers

* Ms Huston, Mrs. Rubery, Mrs. Traub, 3 Social Studies/Science Teachers

Mrs. Bredbenner, Mr. Kolosky, Mr. Papp 2 Learning Support Teachers

Mrs. Kunkel, Mrs. Pulli

Other Special Education TeachersMrs. Marsilio – Enrichment

* Team Leader – Ms Huston

Seventh Grade Teams Determination Team

Mrs. Wetmore – LA Mrs. Torres/Cherrybon - LA Mrs. Mann– Math Mrs. Pummer – Science *Mr. Roberts - Social Studies Mrs. Alderfer– Learning Support Mrs. Higgins/Miller – Learning

Support Ms Thatcher– French Mrs. Rivero - Spanish

Courage Team Mrs. Banning– LA Mrs. Torres - LA * Mr. Mack – Math Ms Schlotter/Ortelli – Science Mrs. Young– Social Studies Mrs. Alderfer– Learning Support Mrs. Higgins/Miller– Learning

Support Ms Thatcher– French Mrs. Rivero - Spanish

* Team Leader

Eighth Grade Teams Fairness Team

Mrs. Hahn – LA *Mr. Kreutzer – LA Ms Catullo – Math Ms Zeuggin – Math Mr. Kachmar – Science Mr. Riefenstahl - Social Studies Mrs. Russo– Learning Support Mrs. Higgins/Miller– Learning Support Ms Thatcher – French Mr. Rivero - Spanish

Caring Team Mrs. Hahn – LA Ms Heppenheimer – LA Mr. Lloyd – Math Mrs. Zeuggin- Math *Mrs. Daly – Science Mr. Stern – Social Studies Mrs. Russo– Learning Support Mrs. Higgins/Miller– Learning Support Ms Thatcher – French Mr. Rivero - Spanish

* Team Leader

Related Arts Team (grades 6, 7 8)ENCORE – (grade 5, conducted by Elementary Staff)

15 day cycles (12 per year) Physical Education – 4

Mr. Stever, Mr. Russell, Mrs. Wagner Health – 2

Mr. Russell, Mrs. Wagner Art – 1

Mrs. Parish Vocal Music – 1

Mrs. Brucker Technology Education – 2

Mr. McGlade, Mr. Austin Computer Competency – 1

Mr. Miller (grades 6 & 7) Family and Consumer Science (grades 7 & 8) – 1

Mrs. Henley Career Education (grade 8) – 1

Mr. Baldo Research and Study Skills (grade 6) – 1

Ms Lesney

Resource Teachers (grades 6, 7, 8)Grade 5, conducted by Elementary School

Librarian: Ms Lesney Gifted Resource: Mrs. Marsilio Band Groups: Mrs. Free Chorus: Mrs. Brucker

Middle School Activities (Grades 6,7,8)

Student Council: Mrs. Daly, Mr. Stern Dances Student Store Farewell Dinner/Dance Quarterly Recognition Assemblies Whole school assemblies

Community Service Junior National Honor Society, Grades 7 to 8 Grade Level Team Service Projects (Team

leaders)

Middle School Activities (grades 6, 7, 8)

Intramural Sports (subject to change) Ski Club Rock Climbing Swimming

Interscholastic Sports PIAA

Middle School PTG (grades 6, 7, 8)

Volunteers Needed-- sign-up sheets at Back to School Night

Meetings: To Be Arranged

(4 per school year)

Attendance (grades 5-8) We believe that strong attendance is essential for

success at school. Call to confirm absence/Written Note (w/in 3 days – or

unexcused) Written Notes WILL be required within 3 days starting

2007-08 regardless of a phone call 2 Unexcused: Notice to District Justice 5 – 7 Excused: Phone call/letter of concern 10 Excused: 2nd letter requiring Dr.’s excuse

Tardiness 5 Tardies: Letter of Concern 7 Tardies: Disciplinary consequences

Concurrent

Behavioral Expectations Cooperation Integrity Perseverance Respect Responsibility Caring Citizenship Determination Fairness Courage

Choices Safety

(Self/Peers/Community)

Problem-Solving Developing

Character/Maturity

Behavioral Expectations

Classroom Disturbances Lack of Preparedness Loitering Disrespect Harassment Inappropriate Language/Gestures Horseplay Safety Concerns

Behavioral Expectations

Gum (at teacher discretion) Cell Phones (IN LOCKERS!) Computer Dress Code ID at the Dance Horseplay

Behavioral Expectations

Level I Level II Level III Level IV

Team/Administrative Detention Isolated Setting Overnight Suspension In-School Suspension Out-of School Suspension

Appropriate Dress

Standards set by members of Student Council NO flip-flops Too short “shorts” Inappropriate graphics Revealing shirts Chains Other as deemed

disruptive to the learning community

Information communicated in the Student Handbook, which is embedded in the Student Assignment Book

Enjoy your visit! We look forward to you becoming a member of our learning community here at Saucon Valley Middle School!

Things to remember: Timeliness counts Being prepared counts Participation counts Appropriate behavior counts YOU COUNT!!!!

Locker size:

10 ¾” deep, 9” wide

Wheeled book bags DO NOT fit!

Parent Access to Student Demographics

Through the student management system – Power School, parents have online access to their child’s demographic information, grades, lunch account, etc.

Information regarding access will be forwarded in the beginning of the school year.

http://www.svpanthers.org

Saucon Valley School District Website

www.svpanthers.org