2016-17 Summer Communication 4

Season Premiere
Starring….
Monday,
August 15th
Our awesome staff,
families & students!
GET READY TO
WALK THE RED CARPET
at the Merryhill Midtown 2016-17 School Year premiere!
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IT’S TIME TO GET RED CARPET READY!
▸ Step One: Brush Up On Your Lines & Pick Out Your Attire!
▸ Summer preparation for the school year
▸ Communication: Mid-June
▸ Step Two: Get Your Tickets!
▸ Complete & submit paperwork
(submit in July for a raffle ticket!)
▸ Communication: Early July
▸ Step Three: Don’t Miss the Special Features!
▸ Review & sign up for our special programs
▸ Communication: Late July
▸ Step Four: Check out the Starring Cast & Credits!
▸ Learn who’s who, review class schedules & get excited for the first day
▸ Communication: Week of August 8th (class placements will be emailed on August 11th)
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STEP FOUR: CHECK OUT THE STARRING CAST & CREDITS!
▸ Leadership
▸ Elaine Westphal, Head of School
▸ Rachel Bolen, Assistant Principal
▸ Office Staff
▸ Michelle Gosselin, Office Manager
▸ Front desk administrative duties, parent & student support
▸ Chloe Schilling, Office Assistant
▸ Administrative support to leadership & student services
▸ Lisa Goerlich, Office Manager: Student Accounts
▸ Student-parent accounts & payments
▸ Student Programs
▸ Taylor Johnson, School Counselor
▸ Quanee Ross, Director of Student Services
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STEP FOUR: CHECK OUT THE STARRING CAST & CREDITS!
JR K AND KINDERGARTEN
▸ Junior Kindergarten, Room 103
▸ Maribel Rivera-Bonilla, Head Teacher
▸ Bao Vang, Assistant Teacher
▸ Samantha Nunes, Assistant Teacher
▸ Kindergarten
▸ Britany Hoey, Teacher Room 101
▸ Amy Longstreth, Assistant Teacher
▸ Michelle Britton, Teacher Room 102
▸ Claire Padgett, Assistant Teacher
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STEP FOUR: CHECK OUT THE STARRING CAST & CREDITS!
LOWER ELEMENTARY
▸ First Grade Team:
▸ Nicole Guillaume, Room 106
▸ Tiffany Facino, Room 107
▸ Second Grade Team:
▸ Natalie Fernandez, Room 108
▸ Kelsy McCoy, Room 109
▸ Third Grade Team:
▸ Kim Robinson, Room 201
▸ Carol Barnes, Room 202
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STEP FOUR: CHECK OUT THE STARRING CAST & CREDITS!
UPPER ELEMENTARY
▸ Fourth Grade Team:
▸ Chelsey Russell, Room 203
▸ Marcia Carver, Room 204
▸ Fifth Grade Team:
▸ Jeana Neu, Room 205
▸ Lindsey Laudato, Room 206
▸ Kate Reuter, Room 207
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STEP FOUR: CHECK OUT THE STARRING CAST & CREDITS!
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAM
▸ Sixth Grade
▸ Ben Gould, Science & Math
▸ Karen Strawn, Language Arts & Social Studies
▸ Lizette Marquez, Spanish
▸ Seventh & Eighth Grade
▸ Elize Hellam, Science
▸ Brett Wallis, Language Arts
▸ Matthew Isenhower, Social Studies
▸ Amy Layus, Lead Math Teacher
▸ Brandon Reedy, Math
▸ Shannon Kemena, Honors Humanities
▸ Marisa Valdez, Spanish
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STEP FOUR: CHECK OUT THE STARRING CAST & CREDITS!
▸ Media Team
SPECIALTY TEAM
▸ Physical Education
▸ Ryan Maxwell
▸ Drake Ussery
▸ Mike Sanchez, Media and Tech
Specialist
▸ Marcos Lemus, Media and Tech
Assistant
▸ Sasha Kinney, Media and Library
Specialist
▸ Lance Wright, Design Lab
▸ The Arts
▸ Rene Martucci, Art
▸ Danielle Kim, Music
▸ Spanish Team
▸ Kristi Webb, Elementary Spanish
▸ Lizette Marquez, Upper
Elementary and Middle School
Spanish
▸ Marisa Valdez, Middle School
Spanish
▸ Jahida Garza, substitute while Ms.
Valdez is on maternity
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STEP FOUR: CHECK OUT THE STARRING CAST & CREDITS!
BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL TEAM AND SUPPORT STAFF
▸ Before and After School Team
▸
Rae
▸
Taylor
▸
Evan
▸
Michaela
▸
Beatra
▸
April
▸
Porsha
▸
Alyssa
▸
Cat
▸
David
▸
Chase
▸
Bryce
▸
Trevor
▸
Kiki
▸
Jennifer Erwin
▸ Support Staff
▸ Instructional Assistants
▸ Krystal Padilla
▸ Claire Padgett
▸ Amy Longstreth
▸ Substitute Teachers
▸ Pam Williams-Pile
▸ Latisha Ross
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
???
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FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL QUESTIONS
▸ What are the school hours?
▸ 6:30am-6:00pm
▸ What time does school start?
▸ 8:15 sharp. Please be inside the campus by 8:10.
▸ Where should we park?
▸ In the parking lot or on the street - school side spaces do
not require a permit.
▸ Can I walk my child to class?
▸ Of course!
2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, RED CARPET EVENT
Make your first day debut in style! Capture all the first
day memories on Midtown’s red carpet. Strike a pose
for the professional “paparazzi”, with options to
purchase keychains and prints on the spot or view
your photos online later.
And be sure to check out the 2016-2017 Merryhill
Midtown Cast wall in the front lobby!
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DROP OFF AND PICK UP
▸ How does morning drop off work?
▸ You can walk your child into the building, sign him/her in (see binders on lobby
tables), and escort your child to the before school location (determined by arrival
time) or straight to class at 8:10. On the first day, classrooms will be open at 8:00.
All other days are 8:10.
▸ You can use our drop off system by pulling up to the unloading zone and checking
your child in with the adult on staff for drop off duty. If using this option, you may
not exit your car to help your child. Students should be ready to exit with their
book bag and other belongings in the car (not in the trunk!).
▸ How does afternoon pick up work?
▸ All students must be picked up inside the building (please do not call your child on
a cell phone for dismissal).
▸ A schedule is posted at the sign-in/sign-out tables to help you find your child
during our after school program.
▸ Please remember to sign your child out!
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STUDENT SUPPLIES
▸ Should supplies be brought the first day?
▸ Yes. iPad cases for grades 4-8 must be brought by Friday.
Middle school students should bring their locker lock the first
day.
▸ Are cell phones allowed?
▸ Yes, students may have cell phones, but they may not be out
during the school day. The office phones are available if
parents need to be called or students may call from their cell
phone from the office area only.
▸ What about electronics?
▸ Students should leave all personal electronics at home.
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BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
What is the schedule for Back to School Night?
▸ Grades JrK-3rd: Wednesday, August 17th from 5-7pm
▸ Classroom presentations at 5:00 and again at 6:00
▸ Specialty teacher meet-n-greet
▸ Grades 4-8: Thursday, August 18th from 5-7pm
▸ Classroom presentations at 5:00 and again at 6:00
▸ Meet-n-greet with specialty teachers
▸ Technology presentation for 4th Grade parents and new students at 6:15 in the
gym
▸ Fall (football, volleyball) Sports meeting at 6:15 in commons for interested
players
Parking is always challenging during evening events. Be patient, be kind, and allow for
plenty of time.
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FOOD
Is the campus peanut or nut free?
▸ We are peanut free/nut aware. Please refer to the handbook for detailed information
regarding this policy.
What is available for purchase on the snack cart?
▸ All items are $1 and range from granola bars to crackers to cereal to trail mix. No candy is
for sale. Water, milk and juice boxes are also available. When can students purchase from the snack cart?
▸ The snack cart makes rounds during morning break and after school. Is there a vegetarian option for lunch?
▸ Yes, there is a vegetarian option each day.
Can we bring treats on our child’s birthday?
▸ Yes, please speak with your child’s teacher about a convenient time for the treats. All
treats must be nut free.
Where can I find the lunch menu?
▸ Check the website or the weekly newsletter for the hot lunch menu. The menu runs on a
two week cycle.
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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
When do after school sports & classes begin?
▸ The course catalog lists most dates, with most classes
beginning between the 2nd and 4th week of school.
Is it too late to sign up?
▸ No, we have lots of classes still open.
Who do we contact with questions?
▸ Please contact our Director of Student Services,
Quanee Ross, at [email protected].
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BUS TRANSPORTATION
If we signed up for the bus, do we have to ride daily?
▸ No, but please notify the front desk if your child is not riding the bus home
in the afternoon. We will put ALL bus riders on the bus in the afternoon if we
are not notified otherwise. You may call the front desk or email Michelle at
[email protected] or Chloe Schilling at
[email protected] by 2:00 each day.
• What if we miss the bus?
▸ In the morning, you will need to drive your child to school. If your child
misses boarding the bus in the afternoon, parents must pick up at Midtown.
We dismiss students and make two additional announcements. The bus will
not wait beyond that 2nd announcement. Please remind your child to go
directly to the bus line when called in order to get everyone home on time.
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CONNECTING WITH THE STAFF
How do we contact teachers and other staff?
▸ Email is a great way to first contact staff with questions, etc.
▸ Webpages are also great sources of information. You can access email and
webpages by visiting our website at www.merryhillmidtown.com and
following the Parent tab and links to Our Faculty.
▸ If you would like to speak with a teacher directly, schedule a time that is
convenient for both parties. Just before school starts and dismissal time
are very busy for teachers as they need to remain focused on their
students and are unable to give you their complete attention.
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HOW DO I STAY CONNECTED WITH THE SCHOOL?
Staying connected to the school is very simple for our busy families:
▸ Read the weekly newsletter, teacher Friday email & our website
▸ Join the PTSO & be an active member of our school community
▸ Attend open house events & performances throughout the year
▸ Stay in contact with your child’s teacher
▸ Follow us on Twitter for regular classroom happenings (@MHSMidtown)
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FACILITIES
Over the fall and winter, the exterior of our building is getting a
facelift! This will be a multi-year project with phase one beginning in
early fall. While most of the work will not impact students, we want
you to be aware of the changes. We will be taking necessary
precautions to ensure student safety, and we are scheduling the
repairs in such a way to minimize the impact on students and the
school as a whole.
Part one will include replacement of the roof in the center section of
the building along with replacement of all windows on the eastern
wing of the building. We will also be doing work on the boiler.
We are excited about the facility improvements and appreciate the
flexibility and understanding of our Midtown community.
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REMINDERS
Summer Reading:
▸ Students should submit summer reading assignments to Ms. Kinney depending
on the grade level activity.
School Supplies:
▸ Lists are on our website under the parent tab, forms and handbook. Ordered kits
are waiting for your child in the classroom.
School Uniforms:
▸ Remember to shop for uniform wear at True Grits’ local or online store only. They
are open Tuesday - Saturday only.
▸ Spirit Wear can be purchased directly from the school.
Paperwork Turn In:
▸ Paperwork must be submitted prior to the first day.
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YOU ARE OFFICIALLY RED CARPET READY!!!
See you on the Merryhill
Midtown red carpet on
Monday, August 15th, the
first day of school!