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Welcome to Wilson!

Welcome to Wilson!. Core Values Developmental Changes School Changes Academics A Day in The Life Video: A Day at Wilson Caring, Core Values and Safety The Whole Child: Extra-Curriculars.

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Welcome to Wilson!

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  1. Welcome to Wilson! • Core Values • Developmental Changes • School Changes • Academics • A Day in The Life • Video: A Day at Wilson • Caring, Core Values and Safety • The Whole Child: Extra-Curriculars

  2. THE CORE VALUES OF WILSON MIDDLE SCHOOLHave respect for:our similarities and differences, ourselves and others, our belongings and school property, our right and the right of others to learn.Take responsibility for:our actions and behaviors, our learning, our membership in the school community.We will see results when we:do our personal best,believe in ourselves,challenge ourselves academically, learn from our mistakes. RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, RESULTS

  3. The Mission of Wilson Middle Schoolis to promote intellectual, physical, social and emotional developmentwithin a safe and collaborative learning community,and challenge students to be critical thinkers, creative problem solversand respectful, responsible citizens.Cultivate a culture of effort

  4. Dependent Seeks help, advice, approval of parents Self and family centered Compliant Thinks concretely Makes short term goals Independent Begins to reject advice, approval of parents Self and friend centered Has strong opinions Can think more abstractly Can create longer term goals Developmental Changes Elementary to Middle school

  5. Elementary Later start time (8:25 or 8:40) Desk for belongings One main teacher Less frequent special subjects, recess Neighborhood friends Escorted around building Middle Earlier start time (7:45) Locker for belongings Two main teachers Special subjects 2X daily Wider range of friends More choices at lunch Move independently around building Increased responsibility How do elementary and middle school differ?

  6. Respect - Responsibility - Results - Respect - Responsiblity - Results - Respect - Responsbility - Results - Respect - Responsibility - Results - Respect - Responsibility - Results Culture of Effort: Study Skills - Organization - Effective Effort - Habits of Excellence - Culture of Effort: Study Skill - Organization - Effective Effort - Habits of Excellence Band - Chorus - Physical Education - Health - Technology Literacy - Core Values - Art - Media Literacy - Technology Design and Engineering - Math Science Social Studies Literacy

  7. Buses start to arrive at approx. 7:15 am Entrance for 5th graders only Classroom corridor for 5th graders only Students escorted until familiar with school Students have an assigned locker Exterior doors locked at 8:00 am Visitors must sign in & wait for escort Any items forgotten at home, drop off at main office Curriculum time and two specials per day Cafeteria (lunch at 12:00, snack earlier in the day) A Day in the Life: Safety First!

  8. Teachers present in corridors Teachers present after school Late Buses A Day in the Life: Safety First! • Video: Wilson Overview--Kids and Teachers in Action

  9. Wilson’s Behavioral Rubric • Clearly defines acceptable behavior and unacceptable behavior • Is taught to students by classroom teachers, administrators and counselors • Is applied equitably • Helps children take responsibility for their behavior • Keeps parents informed • Means you will hear from teachers and office (so don’t be alarmed; it’s an opportunity to collaborate) • You may be called for a positive behavior!

  10. Musical Jazz Band Middle Winds Students as Readers Math Team Speech Team School Newspaper Wilson Doodler Videocasting Club Before and after school fitness Fit Chicks ELNA Robotics Club Weather Watchers Intramural sports Cross Country, Field Hockey, Basketball, Track and Field Yearbook Student Council Food Drives -- Healthy Harvest Wilson/Barnhill Exchange Make Connections! Get Involved in Co-curriculars

  11. See you again… • Parent night at Wilson: 5/31 @ 7 pm • Summer Reading and Wilson Wear on SALE! • Program will be different from tonight’s presentation and will include a tour. • Parents only on 5/31 • Find Your Way Days (with your students): Fridays 8/17 and 8/24. Time and team placement will be sent to your home prior to find your way days.

  12. Special PTO Meeting • Transitions PTO • May 24, 7pm, Wilson Library • Welcome to MS for grade 4 parents—meet experienced MS parents! • Heading to the HS? Support and Q & A • Experienced WMS and NHS parents will be there to answer questions • Meet the WMS community • Get Phone numbers of people you can call if you have questions!

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