Welcome to Reynolds!

1. Welcome to Reynolds! 6th Grade Open House Wednesday, August 25, 2010

2. Goals The staff at RMS has 3 Goals for their students. They are to keep all of the students: -Safe and Healthy, - Happy, and -LEARNING!

3. Who’s Who at Reynolds? Principal Mr. Mark Simms Assistant Principal Mr. Stephen Sohonyay Small Learning Community Coordinators Mrs. Christine Frey Mr. Aaron Swinton

4. What is an SLC? An SLC is a Small Learning Community—a school within a school. At Reynolds we have 3 SLC’s, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, and 8th Grade. The coordinators of the SLC’s (Mrs. Frey and Mr. Swinton) organize students into their sections, schedule students, communicate regularly with parents, deal with any issues students are having at school.

5. Who’s Who Continued… Librarian Ms. Dzintra Gorman Special Education Consultant Mrs. Karyn Bender Nurse Mrs. Maggie Young Ms. Yesenia Camejo Literacy Coach Mrs. Jackie Churchill Math Coach Mrs. Bev Smith Outreach Worker Mr. Jorge Aldae

6. RMS Guidance Department 6th Grade Counselors Miss Lampo and Mrs. Martin 7th Grade Counselor Miss Lampo 8th Grade Counselor Mrs. Martin

7. RMS School Counseling Program and Services School Counselors provide: • Individual Counseling • Academic Student Support • Group Counseling • Consultation with parents, teachers, and other educators • Classroom guidance lessons • Referrals to other school support services or community resources • Peer Facilitation Additional Services at RMS: -School Based Outpatient Therapy provided through TW Ponessa - Student Assistance Program (SAP)

8. 6th Grade Teachers Communication Arts and Social Studies Mrs. Stairiker (206) Mrs. Kernisky (211) Mrs. Moretz (214) Mrs. Himmelsbach (219) Math and Science Mrs. Layser (207) Mrs. Barrick-Waltman (210) Mr. Anderson (218) Mrs. Schies (220)

9. 6th Grade Teachers Learning Support Mrs. Romero Mrs. Vigunas ELL Support Mrs. Stoner Mrs. Ortega

10. Unified Arts Teachers Physical Education: Ms. Gehman Mr. Henderson Mr. Yohn Art: Mr. Boring Ms. Lapp Music: Ms. Konupka Mrs. Geiter

11. Information About Reynolds -Doors open at 7:35am -Doors open for breakfast at 7:15 -School is dismissed at 2:45pm -12:00 Dismissal the 2nd Wednesday of every month.

12. SDOL Uniform Dress Code

13. Raider Rewards Purpose: The goal is to create an environment based on positive behavior. Summary: To accomplish our goal, we are creating Community Point System. Students will earn and lose “Raider Rewards” (RR) based on their behavior and accomplishments. They will have the opportunity to participate in Community events and purchase privileges based on their Raider Rewards. There will be a method for teachers to track and update students. Teachers give students points daily through the computerized tracking system. Points will be posted weekly so students can then see what RR trips/activities/privileges they are eligible for. Earning Points: All students will earn 5 Raider Rewards each week. When students earn additional points, they will be added by the teacher in the computerized tracking system. Students Can also earn points by helping a teacher, following directions, etc. at adult discretion. Losing Points: Students lose points through infractions, detentions, suspensions and being unprepared for class. This is all captured in Connect. Eligibility/Spending:Students will be eligible for Monthly Community Activities and the End of Year trip, but they can also spend points for other privileges.

14. Raider Rewards Earning Points: Losing Points:

15. CONNECT Infraction System CONNECT is a behavior tracking system used at RMS. All teachers and staff have access to a database that is used to record negative behavior infractions. Students who receive 0 Infrations in a marking period or improve from one marking period to the next are recognized. As the number of Infractions increases, as does the level of consequence. Students start fresh with 0 Infractions each Marking Period. CONNECT Consequences and Interventions 4 Infractions: Teacher Detention and Conference with teachers 8 Infractions: Community Detention and Conference with parents and teachers 12 Infractions: Suspension and conference with SLC and parents.

16. The Yellow Community • has eight 6th grade homerooms; • is housed exclusively on the second floor; • enters and exits at the main entrance; • wears black lanyards and ID’s as part of the uniform every day. • Students are organized into dyads.

17. What is a Dyad? • A dyad is an organizational system that involves two teachers working closely together to educate two sections of students. • One teacher teaches Math and Science. • One teacher teaches Communication Arts and Social Studies.

18. 6th Grade Daily Schedule

19. What is Advisory? Advisory is a district-wide initiative in the middle schools. It is a time built into the day to help students with some of the things that are very difficult for middle school students—organization, peer relationships, etc. Each of the four middle schools are following the same Advisory plan and schedule. Advisory Schedule: Monday: Data Dialogue Tuesday: SSR/CONNECT Wednesday: Organization Thursday: Thursday Folders Friday: Olweus (Anti-Bullying Program)

20. Activities Offered at RMS • Intramurals • Jazz Band • Newspaper • Honor Society • Yearbook • WRMS • Band • Fitness Club • Team Managers • Chorus • Show Choir • String Ensemble • Orchestra • Student Council • Quiz Bowl • Chess Team • Student Council • EAP Tutoring

21. Electronics We understand that students may want/need to carry a cell phone back and forth to school. While in school, cell phones MUST be in lockers and turned OFF. -There are phones in every classroom and office if a student needs to use the phone at some point in the day. Handheld games (PSP, Gameboy DS, etc) should not be brought to school.

22. Dances

23. Field Trips Lancaster Science Factory Hersheypark The North Museum Barnstormers

24. Tips and Reminders • Do not share your locker combination with anyone except a teacher. • Lock your locker at all times • If you need something or have a problem, tell someone! • Be prepared for class. • Remember to show respect for staff and students alike. • Have fun learning!

25. Goals The staff at RMS has 3 Goals for their students. They are to keep all of the students: -Safe and Healthy, - Happy, and -LEARNING!

26. Dates to Remember • First Day of School is Thursday, September 2, 2010 • Back to School Night is Thursday, September 9, 2010 • Picture Day is September 29, 2010 • No School October 11, 2010 • Parent/Teacher Conferences are November 22 and 23

27. Welcome to Reynolds! Contact Information: Main Office: Mrs. Boots and Mrs. Rineer 291-6257 6th Grade Office: Mrs. Frey and Ms. Colon 396-6806 cefrey@lancaster.k12.pa.us Guidance Office: Miss Lampo and Mrs. Martin 391-8636 735-7942 christinalampo@lancaster.k12.pa.us jsmartin@lancaster.k12.pa.us