Memorial Middle School Open House March 7 2018

Memorial Middle School Open House – March 7, 2018 6: 00 – 8: 00 PM

La Joya ISD Vision Educational Excellence: The Right of Every Student La Joya ISD Mission Statement La Joya Independent School District is committed to providing Educational Excellence through rigor, relevance, relationships and personal responsibility. We are the integral part of learning where students become successful and productive contributors to our global society. We embrace, with passion, the commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability that will allow our students to imprint the world.

Memorial Middle School Administrative Team Principal Mr. Daniel Villarreal Assistant Principal Ms. Gloria Ramos Curriculum Facilitator Mrs. Yadira Rangel Counselors 8 th Counselor Mrs. Nereida Vela 7 th Counselor Mr. Xavier Sandoval 6 th Counselor Mrs. Rosalinda de la Garza Social Worker Mrs. Minerva Acosta

Team Teachers ELA Math Science Social Studies -

Upcoming Testing Dates Date Subjects Grades Tuesday Writing 7 th Grade Wednesday Math (8 th) 8 th Grade 7 th Grade April 11 Calculus Track only Monday Reading Math 8 th Grade 6 th – 7 th Grades Math Retest Reading 8 th Grade 6 th – 7 th Grades Reading Retest 8 th Grade Science 8 th Grade Social Studies 8 th Grade STAAR April 10 May 14 Tuesday May 15 Wednesday May 16 Thursday May 17

Test-Taking Tips • Encourage your child to do their best on the test. • Make sure your child gets enough sleep on the night before the test. • Ensure that your child eats a healthy breakfast, at school or at home. • Remind them to keep a positive attitude throughout the test.

TIPS for Parents 1. Be sure your child is prepared for class each day (Supplies, Homework, Projects, etc. ) 2. Help your child budget time for long-range projects and assignments. 3. Encourage your child to seek help from teachers. 4. Discuss what your child is learning in each subject. 5. Review progress reports and report cards with your child. 6. Encourage your child to perform at the highest level. 7. Provide a quiet, well-lit study area at home and set regular times for homework. 8. Help your child make connections between learning and real-life experiences. 9. Encourage your child to become involved with clubs and activities. 10. Have your child read at least 30 minutes daily. 11. Encourage your child to come to school every day. 12. Alert us right away if your child has a safety concern. 13. Know your child’s friends. 14. Encourage your child to go to bed early.

Goal Setting

Gaining Color-Bands Red to Green to Dark Blue

Color. Bands Goal setting conversations with your son/daughter Does your child know their score and Color. Band for each of the STAAR tests they take at MMS? Does your child know what their projected goal is for this year in each of the tested areas? Our goal at MMS is for each student to gain 2 Colo. Bands to ensure that all students are College and Career Ready Is your child’s Color. Band in navy blue – Ivy League, College and Career Ready? If you need more information on your child’s Color. Band score and their progress, please meet with their team teachers during their conference periods.

Conferences/Conferencias If you would like to discuss any confidential information regarding your son/daughter’s progress, please feel free to schedule a teacher/parent conference at 323 -2820. Si le gustaría preguntar sobre el progreso de su hijo/a, favor de poner una cita confidencial con sus maestros o llamar al 323 -2820.

PBIS Expectations (Positive Behavior Intervention System) Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

Student Expectations Expectativas 1. Be on time 2. Be prepared 3. Respect self and others 4. Stay on Task 5. Demonstrate self-control 1. Llegar a tiempo 2. Venir preparado 3. Respetar a otros y a uno mismo 4. Mantenerse trabajando 5. Demonstrar control de uno mismo

STUDENT ATTENDANCE AND TRACKING ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM - SATA What is it? SATA is a program intended to help students recover instructional minutes of the school day in order to maintain the required 90% attendance Who is it for? Students with excessive absences Students with multiple Out of School Suspensions When is SATA? Monday – Thursdays 3: 35 – 5: 35 PM

Importance of Reading

Reading Expands Vocabulary

Reading Renaissance Student Goals Students must read their library books for 30+ minutes every day at home. Students must read and test on a library book on a weekly basis. Students must score a 90% or higher on the books tested. Students must read at least 28, 000 words a week. Students must be reading at the following levels by the end of the year: 6 th - 5. 3 reading level 7 th - 5. 5 reading level 8 th - 5. 7 reading level

Class Supplies Útiles Escolares Please remind your son/daughter that they need to come to class prepared with supplies • Supplies Needed • Spiral • Pencils/pens Favor de recordar a sus hijos sobre la importancia de venir preparados a la escuela • Útiles necesarios • Libreta • Lápices y Plumas

Dress Code Reglas de vestuario Only Black or Blue Jeans Allowed • No torn jeans • Natural hair color • Polo style shirt • 6 th Grade – White • 7 th Grade – Red • 8 th Grade – Black • • Solo se permite pantalones de mezclilla color azul o negro • No se permiten jeans rotos • Camiseta tipo polo • Grado 6 - Blanco • Grade 7 - Rojo • Grado 8 - Negro Monday – OLWEUS Bullying Spirit Shirt Wednesday – College Spirit Shirt Friday – Lobos Spirt Shirt

Advanc. ED Visit March 26 – 27, 2018 Accreditation visit at Memorial Middle School Minimum of 5 educators visit classrooms Evaluate 7 areas involving classroom instruction Survey students, teachers, and parents Debrief and review findings Advantages: Will add prestige to our school Will allow for students to transfer course credits in and out of state for similar course(s) taken

Skyward Student and Family Access Portal de padres - acceso de familia Skyward Family Access is a web-based product that will allow parents to be more connected with their children’s academic progress and to update information over the internet. Visit Lab/Classroom 45 with Ms. Acosta for assistance with online registration. Acceso de familia es un producto basado en web que permitirá a los padres a estar más conectados con el progreso académico de sus hijos y para actualizar la información en la internet. Visite el salón 45, Ms. Acosta estará disponible para asistir con la registración en línea de su hijo/a.

Some of the items parents can view with Family Access include/Artículos que pueden ver con acceso a familia incluyen: Attendance Asistencia Gradebook Grados Assignments Asignaciones Schedules Horarios Emergency Information Información de emergencia Online registration information Registro por el internet

Other Important Dates Otras Fechas Importantes March 12 -16, 2018 Spring Break March 30 & April 2, 2018 NO CLASSES April 20, 2018 NO CLASSES May 25, 2018 Last Day of School

Special Thank You to our local community partners for supporting Memorial Middle School Community Partners Salad Delight Fresh Smiles Dentistry Planch Arte Tropical Breeze LJISD Crime Stoppers Sports & Learning Complex

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING! GRACIAS POR ATENDER!