Pattonville Heights Middle School

Pattonville Heights
Middle School
Heights
Happenings
SUMMER
2016
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Who’s
New at Heights / Staff Changes
Emily Weber.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................6th grade ELA
Ardella Diggs............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6th grade Science
Scott Hutson....................................................................................................................................................6th grade Social Studies moving from 8th grade ELA
Brock Montgomery......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6th grade Math
Mike Winship............................................................................................................................................7th grade Science moving from 8th grade Social Studies
Tara Rice.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................7th grade ELA
Barb Graham...................................................................................................................................7th grade Social Studies moving from 6th grade Social Studies
Amy Meyers............................................................................................................................................................... 6th/7th ELA/Social Studies moving from AIM
Amanda Borodin.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6th/7th Science/Math
Erin Zoltanski................................................................................................................................................................. 8th grade ELA moving from 7th grade ELA
Kiva Fullmer............................................................................................................................................................8th grade Math moving from Math Intervention
Katelyn Weber.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8th grade Science
Adam Seibert..................................................................................................................................8th grade Social Studies moving from 7th grade Social Studies
Erica Williams.....................................................................................................................................................................8th grade ELA moving from SSD reading
Mike Burgio..........................................................................................................................................................8th grade Science moving from 7th grade Science
John Biever.................................................................................................................................................8th grade Social Studies moving from 8th grade Science
Kerry Brown.........................................................................................................................................................................PE moving from 8th grade Social Studies
Juliane Ross....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... FACS
Claudia Benbow............................................................................................................................................................................................ELL moving from Holman
Jon Downes............................................................................................................................................................................................................ ELL paraprofessional
Melissa Wetzel......................................................................................................................................................... SSD Teacher moving from ELL paraprofessional
Rob Gilbert............................................................................................................................................................................................................. SSD paraprofessional
Laura Lancaster.................................................................................................................................... 6th Grade Counselor moving from Remington Traditional
Julian Marasigan.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7th Grade Counselor
Anna Bader..............................................................................................................................................................................................Guidance Secretary/Registrar
Kim Upson................................................................................................................................................................................................ Assistant Principal Secretary
Ashlee Wojciechowaski........................................................................................................................................................................... Assistant Principal Secretary
Mike Ratanasitee............................................................................................................................................................................................................Head Custodian
Jennifer Benoist..................................................................................................................................................................................... Alternative Education Teacher
Beckie Guillot-Beinke..............................................................................................................................................................................................................MAP Para
TBA......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... iLearn Tech
TBA..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................Cafeteria Manager
Team Configurations
6 East6 West
E. Weber-ELA
Cross-ELA
Kenniston-MMontgomery-M
Diggs-SStrobel-S
Hutson-SSMarren-SS
7 East 7 West
Ostrowski-ELA Rice-ELA
Walton-MRasmussen-M
Winship-SHartsock-S
Burd-SSGraham-SS
6th/7th South
Meyers-ELA/SS
Borodin-M/S
8 East8 West
Zoltanski-ELA
E. Williams-ELA
Fullmer-MMathis-M
K. Weber-SBurgio-S
Seibert-SSBiever-SS
Key: M = Math S = Science ELA = English Language Arts SS = Social Studies
Principal Assignments
Ms. Prokopf………6th grade, 7 West, 6/7 South
Dr. Houston…… 7 East, 8th grade
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General Information and Reminders
✓✓ School Hours – The regular school day begins at 8:05 am and ends at 2:58 pm and consist of seven periods.
✓✓ School Arrival/Departure - Students are not allowed to be on school grounds before 7:30 am. Please do not
drop off your student any earlier than the designated time. Students may stay after school only under the
supervision of a teacher or administrator. Those students who are being transported by a parent/guardian
must be picked-up by 3:00 pm.
✓✓ Attendance Procedures – If your student is ill or going to be absent from school for any reason, please call
the attendance office at (314) 213-8333 or e­mail ​HTS [email protected] before 8:35 am.
✓✓ Bus Routes – When picking up your student’s schedule in August, please also pick up the bus route for your area.
✓✓ Breakfast/Lunch Program – Breakfast will be available from 7:50 am – 8:00 am and is free to all students. The price of a Type A lunch is $2.50. Students should deposit money on a regular basis before school, so the money is available on the same day as the deposit. A form for free/reduced lunch will be available in August
at schedule pick-up.
✓✓ Student Fines – If your student owes any type of fine, please pay at schedule pick-up in August.
REMINDER: Students who have not paid their fines will not be allowed to attend incentive activities.
✓✓ Textbooks – Textbooks will be issued during the first week of school. Students are responsible for their books, so they should put their name and teacher’s name in the front of each book!
✓✓ Student laptops – Every 6th, 7th, and 8th grade student will be issued a MacBook Air laptop with all
software necessary to support academic needs. Students are responsible for proper use and care of the Macbook and are expected to bring them back to school fully charged every day. Pattonville requires an annual fee of $40 with a max annual fee of $100 per family. ($20 for students on free/
reduced lunch program, with a max fee of $50 per family.) Once students have completed the laptop procedures, they may take the laptop home. ✓✓ Hall Lockers – All students will have an assigned locker. Students are responsible for providing their own
lock for the locker. Locks should be brought to school on the first day of school. Do not buy the lock with
the small shank, as they do not secure our lockers. Likewise, the Master Lock speed dial (up/down/ left/ center) locks are too big. DO NOT GIVE THE LOCK COMBINATION TO ANY OTHER STUDENT!
✓✓ P. E. Lockers – Each student is assigned a locker and lock by the physical education instructor. A $4.00 fine will be charged at the end of the school year for EACH lost lock. Students may bring in their own lock for their P.E. locker.
✓✓ Immunizations – Missouri School Law requires that children who are not completely immunized will not
be allowed to start school. Please call the school nurse, if you should have any questions at (314) 213-8300.
✓✓ PTO/Open House – Parents are needed in helping maintain the high quality educational programs here at
Heights. Please become an involved parent in the Parent –Teacher Organization. There will be
membership registration tables available in August at schedule pick-up and at Open House on Thursday,
August 18, 2016.
✓✓ Sports Physical - If your student plans to participate in a sport, he/she will need a physical. Go to the
following website for a physical form or ask the physician to provide a copy: http://bit.ly/1orYxDj.
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DRESS CODE
Students’ dress and appearance are required to be of such character as to not disrupt or distract from the instructional procedures and/or safety of the school. Clothing must be clean and safe. Shoes must be worn at all times. Parents of students violating this policy will be contacted and depending on the seriousness and/or prior history, other consequences (including suspension) may be assigned.
The following items should be kept in the student’s locker during the school day. Failure to do so will result in the item being confiscated.
• Apparel worn on head (sock hats, bandanas and athletic sweat bands, hats, caps,
wearing hoods on head, hair rollers, hairnets, picks, combs, and plastic hair covering)
• Sunglasses and dark glasses unless prescription
• Chains used with wallets, keys, etc., or as a belt or decoration
Students could be given other clothing, sent home or asked to change for the following:
• Clothing that is revealing, see-­through or suggestive (i.e. cleavage showing, bare backs, single strap, strapless tops, short skirts, any clothing that reveals undergarments and torn or ripped clothing)
• Clothing with vulgar, profane, or suggestive messages or pictures of illegal substances, alcoholic beverages, or tobacco products • Clothing, coloring, insignia, or other symbol or combinations of symbols indicating membership in, affiliation with, or support for any gang or similar organization associated with violence, drugs, intimidation, or other criminal activity (on school grounds or at school­ sponsored activities)
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Attendance
Attendance Hotline
(314) 213-8333
Regular attendance is an integral factor in school
success. PARENTS OR GUARDIANS MUST CALL
SCHOOL WHENEVER A STUDENT IS GOING TO
BE ABSENT. Please call the above attendance hotline
number above and leave a message. The attendance line is
active 24 hours a day. Please leave a message concerning
an absence. If absences are not reported by 10:00 am,
you will receive an automated message concerning your
student’s absence. Inconsistent attendance or absences
that constitute a pattern of behavior are concerns to
school staff. While it is recognized that some absence
from school may be necessary, excessive absenteeism
will affect student achievement, performance,
advancement, and self-esteem. Typically any absences
above ten percent of the semester (9-10 days) would
be considered excessive. Excessive absenteeism may
result in the requirement of third party documentation
to determine an absence as excused. The Director of
Special Services will also be contacted and advised
when absenteeism has reached this excessive point.
Please refer to the Behavior Guide for more details.
Student IDs
Each student must have his/her ID
badge on his/her person at all times
at Heights. In addition to supporting
a safe school environment, the
photograph identification badges
will be used to purchase lunches in
the cafeteria and check out books/
materials in the library. Failure to have
the photograph identification badge in
the student’s possession may result in
disciplinary consequences. Please
refer to the Behavior Guide for more
details.
Every time a student needs a new ID
the replacement cost will be $2.00.
Replacement lanyards may be
purchased for $1.00 each.
Tardy Policy
If your student is tardy to school (arrival after 8:05 am), he/she must report to the attendance office upon arrival at
school. If the tardy is “unexcused”, the following consequences will apply:
Up to 3 tardies - Warning
4th/5th Tardy – 1 hour detention for each occurrence
6th/7th Tardy – 2 hour after school detention for each occurrence
8th/9th Tardy - 4 hour Saturday detention for each occurrence
10th or more Tardies – In-School-Suspension
If your student is tardy to any class throughout the school day, the above consequences will also apply.
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PATTONVILLE HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS 2016­2017 PATTONVILLE HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS
ALL GRADES Pens ­ Black and Blue Ink Loose Leaf Paper ­ Wide Ruled Thin Markers ­ 10/12 Pack Highlighters (3 different colors) #2 Pencils Earbuds or Headphones Tissues ­ 2 boxes 2 Combination Locks ­ (Hall & PE) Erasers 7th GRADE SUPPLY LIST 6th GRADE SUPPLY LIST 2” 3­Ring Binder 4 Composition books Scotch Tape ­4 Combination Lock for Tech Explo Wheel 5 Subject Dividers for Binder Pencil Pouch for 3­Ring Binder 24 Pack Colored Pencils A­L Hand Sanitizer M­Z Sanitizer Wipes 8th GRADE SUPPLY LIST Flash/Jump Drive Metric Ruler Spiral Notebooks Color Pencils Scissors 3 Ring Binder Folders with Pockets and Prongs Calculator 2 Composition Books Flash/Jump Drive Folders with Pockets and Prongs Scientific Calculator Color Pencils Metric Ruler 4 Single Subject Subject Notebook 3 or 5 Subject Notebook 2 Composition Books ELECTIVES Choir ­ Binder, Pencils, and Tissues Computer ­ Earbuds Industrial Tech/Woodshop ­ Combination Lock French/German ­ 2” 3­Ring Binder, Pencils, Folder with Pockets, 2 Boxes Tissue, Loose Leaf Paper ­ Wide Rule Orchestra ­ Instrument, Shoulder Rest (Violin/Viola), 3­Ring Binder, Dividers, 3 Pencils, Tissues SCHOOL STORE Students can purchase pens, pencils, etc from the school store throughout the school year. page 7___________________ 2016 Summer Heights Happenings_
Category
Renaissance 2016-2017
GreenGold
Grades 2.0 GPA with no Fs 3.5 GPA or higher with no Fs
No 1s in behavior/effort
No 1s or 2s in behavior/effort
No
more than two 2s in No Suspensions
Citizenship
behavior/effortNo Fines
No Suspensions
No Fines
Attendance
N/ANo excessive absences
No more than 5 total tardies
No more than 5 total tardies
per grading periodper grading period
Community
N/A6 hours community service or
Service/school activities during Activitiesthe grading period
Each 6 week grading period
Each 6 week grading period
Renaissance
for
Renaissance EventsEvents
for 2016-2017
2016-2017
Friday, September 9th
Monday, October 10th
Friday, October 28th
Tuesday, November 22th
Friday, December 2nd
Early Winter
Late Spring
Friday, May 26th
(date subject to change)
Last Day of School
Back to School Dance 7-9 p.m.
All students eligible
Pizza Lunch
Gold Level students 1st grading
period
Halloween Dance and Bonfire
Green and Gold Level eligible
Pretzel Boy’s
Green and Gold Level eligible
City Museum
Gold Level students 1st and 2nd
grading periods
Ski Trip
Gold Level students 3 of 3 grading
periods
Trout Lodge
Gold Level students 2 of first 3
grading periods, and grading
periods 4 and 5.
8th Grade Dance
all 8th grade students not in ISS or
OSS
All School Activity
All students eligible not in ISS or
OSS
1st Grading Period
Important Dates
August 1....................................Schedule/Laptop Pickup (Last Name A­-L) 3:30­-6:30 August 3.................................. Schedule/Laptop Pickup (Last Name M-Z) 3:30­-6:30 August 11.......................................................................................... First Day of School August 12...........................................................................................Student Photo Day August 18..............................................................................Open House 6:30­-8:00 pm September 5..................................................................................No School­/Labor Day September 9..................................................................................Back to School Dance September 12....................................................................................PTO Meeting 6 pm September 14.......................................................8th grade panoramic photo 2:15 pm September 21.........................................................................End of 1st grading period page 8___________________ 2016 Summer Heights Happenings_
Read This Summer
for Trinkets, Treats
and Treasure!
All you have to do is keep track of what you read this summer! Novels, non-­‐fiction books, magazines, newspapers, reading aloud to a younger sister or brother... you name it. JUST READ!! Level Total Minutes Daily Average Total Hours Prize 1 290-­‐869 min 5-­‐14 min 5-­‐14 hrs Trinket 2 870-­‐1059 min 15-­‐19 min 15-­‐18 hrs 3 1160 + min 20 + min 19 + hrs Drawing for $10.00 Gift Card Drawing for $25.00 Gift Card *Daily Average is based on 58 week days between May 23 and August 10. Total hours are approximate. To qualify, be sure to: • log the minutes you read on the Summer Reading Log • get it signed by a parent or guardian • turn it into your middle school librarian by August 18, 2016 Anyone achieving at least Level 1 will be invited to an ice cream party and receive the prizes listed above based on minutes read. Only students entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in August 2016 may enter. For more information and additional copies of the reading log visit the Library link at your middle school’s website. http://ht.psdr3.org (Heights) http://ho.psdr3.org (Holman) page 9___________________ 2016 Summer Heights Happenings_
Middle School 2016 Summer Reading Log Write down the minutes you read each day. Sun Mon May 22 23 June 29 Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Totals 19 21 24 25 26 Last Day 27 28 30 31 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 July 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Aug 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 First Day Return this form to your middle school librarian by August 18, 2016. TOTAL MINUTES: Name: _____________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________________ Grade Level (2016-­‐2017): _______________________________________ page 102����������������� 2016 Summer Heights Happenings_
Schedule/Laptop Pick-Up Information
Schedule pickup will be held on the following days in the gymnasium: All students last name A-­L should pick up their schedules, laptops, locker assignments, and bus routes on Monday, August 1st. All students last name M-­Z should pick up on Wednesday, August 3rd. A parent or
guardian must accompany the student in order to take home the laptop. •
If you will be out of town or on vacation during the dates listed above your student will receive his/her packet on the first day of school: August 11, 2016. •
Students and parents can walk around the building during the pick­up times and locate classrooms. •
The PTO will have a table where you can join the PTO, order school spirit wear, and complete volunteer forms. •
Students with outstanding fines should pay those during schedule pick­up times. Checks should be made payable to Pattonville Heights Middle School. Cash will also be accepted.
School Starts Thursday August 11th
School photos will be taken on Friday, August 12th
LAPTOP PROCEDURES
After completing the above items, parents & students should:
1) Pick up laptop packet containing required forms and laptop number
2) Complete insurance payment on-line-(completing this online before arrival will save you
20 to 30 minutes)
3) Turn in signed Digital Citizenship and Off-Campus Use forms
4) Pick up laptop
If these items are not completed, the laptop may NOT be taken home.
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2016-2017 Areas of Emphasis
The Pattonville School District Board of Education is committed to providing exemplary educational
opportunities for ALL children. In order to accomplish this goal, quality professional development
must be provided for all staff (new and experienced). Partnerships with parents, business leaders,
and district patrons must continue to be actively developed in order to engage the entire
community as the district strives for educational excellence. In addition to the above, the Board
has adopted the following Areas of Emphasis for the 2016-2017 school year:
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All students will continue to improve their performance on all measures of academic
achievement.
Curriculum and instructional practices are research based and support students becoming
proficient learners.
Proactive strategies will be implemented to promote continued improvement in student
responsibility, citizenship, and overall character with an emphasis on building relationships
and an understanding of socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic differences.
Safety for students, staff, and community will continue to be evaluated and improved.
Parents, staff, and students will continue to develop, modify, and implement school
improvement plans based on data and research.
The District Technology Plan will continue to be updated and implemented as appropriate.
The District Facilities Plan will be updated as appropriate and implemented utilizing bond
issue and district operating funds.
The District Career Education programs will continue to become a more integral component
of the total educational program.
The District will continue to implement and revise a plan to increase the percentage of
students involved in extra-curricular programs.
District maintenance and grounds will continue to portray an excellent image of the district.
The District will continue to use resources efficiently to address decreased revenues from
state and federal sources.
Continue legislative advocacy for public education.
Board of Education Approved: June 28, 2016