JENKS EAST INTERMEDIATE Welcomes students and families to

JENKS EAST INTERMEDIATE Welcomes students and families to Back to School Night

Introductions Linda Reid, Site Principal, NBCT, M. Ed. David Hinrichs, Asst. Principal, NBCT, M. Ed. � Susan Morehouse, Curriculum Resource � Kathy Mc. Donald, 6 th grade Counselor � Rhonda Wells, 5 th grade Counselor � Carol Maus, SPED Coordinator � Chere Sammons, Gifted Coordinator � Lindsay Wilson, Site Administrative Assistant � Lori Voth, Attendance Clerk

JEI: an Exceptional School Exceptional teaching and support staff Exceptional programs � Music, world language, art, physical education Exceptional facilities Focused curriculum and curricular support Exceptional district-level leadership/support Strong community support and resources Exceptional student support � English Language Development, Title I, Special Education, Counseling services

Counseling Services In class teaching: Classroom Guidance Focused Student Groups – divorce, loss, friendship, etc. One-on-One Anti-bullying guidance Site School Psychologist Availability of Family/Children’s Services Counselor

Big Campus: Small Communities 5 th grade wing / 6 th grade wing Team teaching concept Teachers escort students Community building and procedures practice Three separate cafeteria rooms Three separate playgrounds

Volunteer Opportunities Parent Teacher Association � Whitney Dynamic Dads � Last Bennett: wdbennett 313@gmail. com Friday of the month at 7: 20 a. m. (Media Center) Volunteers: � front office (contact PTA directly or JEI office ext. 5533) � Media Center (particularly between 10: 00 – 12: 40 p. m. ) Standardized testing (contact Susan Morehouse ext. 5163) �JENKS WILD and BIZ TOWN � Science Enrichment Lab (contact PTA)

A Typical Day: 5 th Grade Time Class 7: 35 - 7: 50 Students arrive, prepare for the school day. 7: 50 – 8: 35 Block 1: Language Arts/Social Studies or Math/Science 8: 40 – 9: 25 Specials 9: 30 – 10: 20 Block 2: Language Arts/Social Studies or Math/Science 10: 20 – 11: 05 Block 2: Language Arts/Social Studies or Math/Science 11: 05 – 11: 50 Block 3: Language Arts/Social Studies or Math/Science 11: 55 – 12: 35 Lunch /Recess 12: 40 – 2: 20 Block 4: Language Arts/Social Studies or Math/Science 2: 20 – 2: 30 Prepare for home; 5 th grade dismissal at 2: 28

A Typical Day: 6 th Grade Time Class 7: 35 - 7: 50 Students arrive and prepare for the school day 7: 50 – 9: 25 Block 1: Language Arts, Math, or Social Studies/Science* 9: 25 – 11: 00 Block 2: Language Arts, Math, or Social Studies/Science* 11: 05– 11: 45 Lunch 11: 50 – 12: 40 Block 3: Language Arts, Math, or Social Studies/Science* 12: 45 – 1: 30 Electives: Band, Orchestra, Music/PE 1: 35 – 2: 20 Block 4: Language Arts, Math, or Social Studies/Science* 2: 20 – 2: 30 Prepare to leave for the day *Unit Studies One semester of the school year students will also participate in a Specials rotation of six weeks each of Art, world language (Spanish or Chinese), and 21 st Century Skills.

Important Information Title I Site wide Community Service � Each team will have a community service project � EISSO (student leadership program) Social Media expansion � School Connect � PTA and site Facebook pages � District Facebook and Twitter accounts QR Codes

Where Do I Go In The Morning? Media Center Hallway � Clinger � Drouillard � Kennedy � Powers � Rogers � Swagerty Language Lab Hallway � Brown � Du. Pont � Lundak � Mc. Cullough � H. Miller � S. Miller � Nemcok � Philp � Thomas � Villarreal

Expectations of Excellence Yellow Card Orange Card Red Card - Lunch Reflection & Parent Contact Teacher decision - To Referral Process

Cafeteria Bathroom Hallway Playground Bus & Car Transitions Ovals Be Safe Expectation 1 Always walk Leave lights on Walk on the right side in a Entering - Line up single Keep hands straight single file or go directly to and feet to file line your seat yourself Keep hands, Exiting - Line up in Report any feet & objects assigned order facility issues to yourself Keep hands, feet & to a staff objects to yourself member Keep doorways Listen and follow clear instructions Keep hands, feet & objects to yourself Lockers Stay behind Be mindful of lower the yellow line locker students Always walk Use equipment Stay on the correctly sidewalk Line up in assigned order Enter & exit the car quickly on the passenger side Voice 4 Listen to duty supervisor Voice 4 Watch out for others Listen to adults on duty Make sure locker is closed and locked Be Be Responsible Respectful Expectation 3 Expectation 2 Stop & look when you hear a whistle Voice 2 Clean up after yourself Use manners Voice 2 Use facilities and supplies correctly Make sure toilets flush Voice 0 Stay seated in your assigned area Use the facilities quickly Have a book or Stay in Watch for your work when designated area car or bus waiting in the hall Stop & look when you hear a whistle Raise hand if you need to get up from the table Use the restroom Voice 2 Use lockers quickly Wait patiently to get to your locker Keep combination private Retrieve all required items Have cell phone off or on silent

Important Reminders Parent Portal access: immediate access to student progress Cafeteria/Playground/ Recess � Three separate cafeterias � Substantial playground upgrades last year � New playground equipment approved Attendance policy: � arrival after 8: 30 or checking out before 1: 50 constitutes ½ day absence � Tardies count! Please arrive early enough for your child to be in his/her desk before 7: 50 a. m.

Important Reminders Student Drop off / Pick Up � Single car line for safety � Yes, traffic is an issue. � Additional Jenks Campus Police support this year Handbook Changes � Parties: Winter is the only party � No birthday treats � Cell phone/ technology policy Agendas needed daily Teacher/parent communication, hall pass

Important Reminder Dress Code reminders � Tank tops, mesh shirts, short-shorts (less than fingertip length) are not permitted. � Jeans should not have rips, tears, holes, or be ‘sagging. ’ � Clothing must not have offensive words, symbols, inappropriate references. � Hats, caps, hoods, or sunglasses are not permitted. � Extreme hair colors/styles are not permitted. � Pierced ears are the only type body piercing allowed. Please review handbook page 8 for details

Jenks East Intermediate It’s going to be a great year.