PARENTS Welcome to Ingomar Middle School Topcats 2012

Top Cats’ Coffee Mary Grace Kelly Jillian Butts Cindy Reynolds Jim Basilone Deborah Pifalo

IMS Library …where Information Rules! • Library Staff: – Librarian: Mary Grace Kelly –

IMS Library …where Information Rules! • Book Check-out – 2 weeks/Overnight – No fines

General Information • Activity Periods (Wed. & Thurs) _ Wednesday is organizational priority –

P. R. I. D. E. Prevent, Respect, Include, Defend, Encourage • Bully prevention program

Ingomar Middle School SCHOOL WIRES • • • www. northallegheny. org Select a school

Internet Links • www. northallegheny. org – Code of Conduct – Handbook – Montage

Grading • Grade book for parents (Tyler Program) • Grading Policy – – –

School Policies • Vacation Forms • Forms should be completed two weeks prior to

Organization • • • Large three ring binder Papers in subject area Avoid folders

Assignment Notebooks • Requirements • Assignment Board • All 6 th graders received an

Intramurals/Discipline • Misconduct cards • Detentions • Sports offered Ultimate Frisbee Kickball Dodgeball Deck

Homework • Homework Letter (Topcat packet) • Web Site • Time Management • Late/Missing

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PARENTS Welcome to Ingomar Middle School Topcats 2012 -2013

Top Cats’ Coffee Mary Grace Kelly Jillian Butts Cindy Reynolds Jim Basilone Deborah Pifalo Rock Gabos Librarian Reading English Science Social Studies Math

IMS Library …where Information Rules! • Library Staff: – Librarian: Mary Grace Kelly – Secretary: Carol Kopar • Library Hours/Student Access – 7: 30 AM – 3: 00 PM – Before School – Homeroom – Classroom Time – Activity Period

IMS Library …where Information Rules! • Book Check-out – 2 weeks/Overnight – No fines except for lost books – Notices sent Tuesdays • Library Online Resources • Fund Raising • Parent Volunteers

General Information • Activity Periods (Wed. & Thurs) _ Wednesday is organizational priority – Thursday is music priority • • • DEAR Time (M&F) Lunch Daily schedule-A & B days Open House-Sept. 20, 2012 Picture Day-Sept. 25, 2012 Mini Course Day-Oct. 5, 2012

P. R. I. D. E. Prevent, Respect, Include, Defend, Encourage • Bully prevention program • Kick-off Friday 9/7 • Tuesday during DEAR time • Homeroom team meetings • Olweus Bullying Prevention Program • Proud to Be Ingomar Day

Ingomar Middle School SCHOOL WIRES • • • www. northallegheny. org Select a school Building Staff Teacher’s name Homework Page Homework website is updated the Friday before the week’s assignments are due

Internet Links • www. northallegheny. org – Code of Conduct – Handbook – Montage

Grading • Grade book for parents (Tyler Program) • Grading Policy – – – A= 90 -100% B= 80 -89% C= 70 -79% D= 60 -69% E= BELOW 60% • Interims

School Policies • Vacation Forms • Forms should be completed two weeks prior to date • Process of the vacation form • Team Policies – Topcat packet

Organization • • • Large three ring binder Papers in subject area Avoid folders Use pencil pouch Reduce office supplies Lockers

Assignment Notebooks • Requirements • Assignment Board • All 6 th graders received an assignment book • Checked periodically

Intramurals/Discipline • Misconduct cards • Detentions • Sports offered Ultimate Frisbee Kickball Dodgeball Deck Hockey

Homework • Homework Letter (Topcat packet) • Web Site • Time Management • Late/Missing Homework Assignments

PARENTS Thank you! Topcats 2012 -2013