NORTH ROYALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL We inspire and empower

NORTH ROYALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL “We inspire and empower learners”

NRMS 2019 -2020 Incoming th 5 Grade Parent Orientation

Welcome NRMS Administration: • Jeffrey Cicerchi, Principal • Erin Calabrese– grades 7 & 8, Assistant Principal • David Guciardo – grades 5 & 6, Assistant Principal • Tricia Pozsgai – Assistant Principal

This We Believe Keys to Educating Young Adolescents

Essential Attributes – an educator for young adolescents must be: • • Developmentally Responsive Challenging Empowering Equitable

16 Characteristics • Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (5) • Leadership and Organization (5) • Culture and Community (6)

Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS)

The BEAR WAY: - Do what’s right - Do the best you can - Treat others as you would like to be treated NR Inspire Great Class/Team Economy

The Facility

The Facility: This school was built to meet not just the academic needs of our students, but also the physical, social, and emotional needs too!

The Facility cont’d: • 5 th graders are all on the same floor (pod) • 5 th and 6 th grade are housed on one side of the school • Students are grouped together in teams • 5 th graders eat lunch as a group

Security

Course Offerings

Core Classes English/Language Arts math social studies science flex What is this?

Exploratory Classes Wheel Art Computer Cultural Reading Health All Year Alternating Days (purple/gold weeks) Band or Choir Physical Education

School-Home Communication

Communication District and Building Website www. northroyaltonsd. org Constant Contact Black. Board Connect (automated phone system) Progress Book Facebook Twitter Remind App (many teachers utilize this)

Breakfast/Lunch

Breakfast Students will be released off the busses at approximately 7: 45 AM to purchase and eat breakfast both in the cafeteria or through our Grab-n-Go process

Lunch Approximately 10: 30 AM My School Bucks Approximately 20 minute recess

Where Everyone Belongs (WEB)

WEB Orientation - Tuesday, August 13, 2019 - Gold Gym, 8: 00 AM - Pick-up 12: 30 PM - 5 th grade parent meeting - Purple Gym, 8: 00 AM

WEB Orientation Makes the 1 st impression of middle school fun - Encourages participation - Builds excitement - Sets a positive tone for the school year -

Transition Activities NRMS Honor Society Students visit elementary schools 4 th Grade Students Visit NRMS Tours given by WEB leaders

Most Common Fears Regarding MS Transition – 5 L’s - Late, Lunch, Locker/Lock, Lost, and Left out - Advanced preparation is very helpful in combating these fears * Develop a plan ahead of time with your child regarding each of these areas.

Dates to Remember - WEB/Parent Meeting/Packet Pick-up, - Tuesday, August 13, 2019 - First Day of School - Monday, August 19, 2019 - Tentative 5 th Grade Open House - Tuesday, August 22, 2019 - 6: 30 – 8: 00 PM - 6: 00 pm (only for Enriched English/language arts students)

Packet Pick-up Day/Reminders Schedule Supply List Chromebook 1: 1 PE Shirts - $7. 00 Agenda (Handbook/Code of Conduct) 12: 30 PM – 1: 00 PM (1: 00 PM is hectic!)

We look forward to a great school year with your child. Please do not hesitate to stop in over the summer, call, and/or email with any questions or concerns.