Welcome to Stony Brook School's Information Night for Incoming Sixth Graders
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Join us for an enlightening Information Night at Stony Brook School, designed specifically for parents and guardians of incoming sixth-grade students. Our agenda includes introductions from Mr. Cohen, insights into administration and team structures, an overview of middle school life, technology use, academic courses, after-school activities, and crucial communication channels. Additionally, there will be a Q&A session and tours of the school. Get ready to support your child's transition to middle school and learn about the various academic and extracurricular opportunities available.
Welcome to Stony Brook School's Information Night for Incoming Sixth Graders
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STONY BROOK SCHOOL Welcome Parents and Guardians to the Information Night for incoming sixth grade students
AGENDA • Welcome ~ Mr. Cohen • Administration and Teams • Middle School • Technology • Course of Study • After-School Activities • Communication • Middle School Parent Groups • Questions and Answers • Tours
Team Curiosity Team Imagination Team Discovery Math Science Social Studies Language Arts Student Support Services GRADE 62012-2013 All three teams teach the same curriculum.
HOW IS MIDDLE SCHOOL DIFFERENT • Transition • Emerging adolescence • Child seeks more independence from parents • Friends/peers become more important • Structure of school day and school visitations • Storage of books and supplies • Panther Cards & Red/Yellow Cards • Grades
Technology Cell Phones, Facebook, and iPods…. Oh My!
Language Arts Math Science Social Studies Foreign Language Art General Music * Health Physical Education Technology Education Guidance/Research/Technology 6th GRADE COURSE OF STUDY All students will have: *Students who elect chorus or instrumental lessons will not have general music.
INTEGRATED ARTS (IA)Three-Year Course of Study • Art • Health • Physical Education • Tech Education • Music • Guidance Research Technology
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Sixth graders will be taking a flex foreign language program. Students will have each language for one quarter of the year. French ~ Spanish ~ German ~ Latin The flex program allows your child to make an informed decision as they select a foreign language for their middle school years. Other options based on data from 5th Grade: Reading For Success/Academic Coach (Transitional Skills)
INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS • Boys/Girls Soccer • Field Hockey* • Cross Country* • Boys/Girls Basketball • Baseball • Softball • Outdoor Track* *Sixth graders are eligible to participate in Cross Country, Field Hockey and Outdoor Track. There is an athletic fee of $225 per sport.
Computer Club German Club Math Team Chess Club Ski Club Newspaper Club Panther Sports Club Woodworking Science Club Student Council Yearbook Club Dance Dance Rev. AFTER- SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND MANY MORE A list of all possible clubs will be updated online in September.
LATE BUSES • Available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday ONLY • General stops only -- not door-to-door
FRIDAY EMAIL - SIGN UP ONLINE Newsletters - Online Notices will be posted online Team Communications Phone Calls to Parents Meeting with Teachers Progress Reports and Report Cards Homework on website Student-Led Conferences SCHOOL - PARENT COMMUNICATION
SCHOOL SUPPLIES • General supply lists will be posted online
Parent Information and Support • Westford Middle School PTO • Supports many school programs with fundraising • Recognizes faculty/staff multiple times during the year • Provide enrichment opportunities for our students with fundraising dollars • Westford Parent Connection • Provide noted speakers on current issues in child growth and development • Issues such as teens and depression, school adjustment, bullying and internet safety are planned for next year. • WASA, Teen Center
The best way to stay informed: Stony Brook Web Site: • http://sb.westfordk12.us/Pages/index Subscribe to Friday Email: • http://westfordk12.us/subscriber Guidance Web Site: • http://sb.westfordk12.us/pages/guidance/index