Welcome to Newfane Middle!

1. Welcome to Newfane Middle!

2. You are members of either the Class of 2018 or Class of 2019!!

3. First Rule:

4. Relax…you’re going to do great!

5. Our Goal:

6. Our Goal:Provide you with a great educationthat includes—wide range of subjects and experiences that allow all students to grow as learners and as caring citizens.

7. You are part of something new:

8. The first year of our grades 5-8 Newfane Middle School

9. You’re one of almost 300 new students to our school…Welcome!

10. And…welcome to our staff members that are here today as well!

11. Welcome also to Mrs. Macomber, principal of the Newfane Learning Center, and her staff

12. Important Dates (we’ll review later: )*5th grade supply drop off: August 31, 12-1pm

13. Important Dates (we’ll review later: )*First Day of School,Tuesday, September 6

14. Important Dates (we’ll review later: )*Character Education Assembly,Tuesday, September 13

15. Important Dates (we’ll review later: )*Open House, 6-8:30September 15th

16. What’s in the folder?

17. What’s in the folder?Orientation PamphletSchool MapBell SchedulesStudent ScheduleAcceptable Use Policy/permissionsSeptember CalendarWelcome LetterFree and Reduced Lunch FormYWCA after school program letter

18. So…What do we need to know?

19. So…What do we need to know?Doors open at 7:15am

20. So…What do we need to know?*Doors open at 7:15am *Wait in the bus circle hallway

21. So…What do we need to know?*Doors open at 7:15am*Wait in the bus circle hallway*You can get breakfast or wait with friends

22. So…What do we need to know?*Doors open at 7:15am*Wait in the bus circle hallway*You can get breakfast or wait with friends*1st bell at 7:30. Go directly to homeroom

23. So…What do we need to know?*Doors open at 7:15am*Wait in the bus circle hallway*You can get breakfast or wait with friends*1st bell at 7:30. Go directly to homeroom*2nd bell at 7:40—Arrive before bell!

24. So…What do we need to know?*Lunches!

25. So…What do we need to know?*Lunches!*Look at schedule for your timeand place

26. So…What do we need to know?*Lunches!*Look at schedule for your timeand place*30 minutes for lunch

27. So…What do we need to know?*Lunches!*Look at schedule for your timeand place*30 minutes for lunch*Be sure to fill out free/reduced form

28. So…What do we need to know?*Dismissal—

29. So…What do we need to know?*Dismissal—2:13 for end of regular day

30. So…What do we need to know?*Dismissal—**2:13 for end of regular day3:00 for after school activities***

31. So…What do we need to know?*Dismissal—Go directly to your locker, then exit building

32. So…What do we need to know?*Dismissal—Go directly to your locker, then exit buildingMust have pass to ride late bus (shuttle to Newfane Elementary)

33. So…What do we need to know?*Transportation Questions?

34. So…What do we need to know?*Transportation Questions?Call Ridge Road Express directly at 778-8333

35. So…What do we need to know?*Health Office

36. So…What do we need to know?*Health OfficeMrs. Lisa Erck, 778-6470

37. So…What do we need to know?*Health OfficeUpdated Immunizations!

38. So…What do we need to know?*Health OfficeUpdated Immunizations!6th graders must have TDaP by start of year, or have an appointment scheduled!!

39. 5th Grade 6th Grade 5th and 6th Grade Framework

40. 5th Grade 1st floor of middle school Core subjects: English, math, science, social studies, reading Traditional elementary concept: one teacher for core classes 6th Grade 1st floor of middle school Core subjects: English, math, science, social studies, reading 2 6th grade teams, 3-4 teachers per team 5th and 6th Grade Framework

41. 5th Grade Mrs. Andrews Mrs. Cich Mrs. Dinino Ms. Ferington* Mrs. Rappolt* Mrs. Waters *Ms. Ferington teaches math and ELA, while Mrs. Rappolt teaches social studies and reading 6th Grade Red Team: Mrs. Burgess, Mrs. Banks, Mrs. Conlon, Mrs. Jamieson Green Team: Mrs. Hurtgam, Mr. Kneeland, Mrs. Maynard 5th and 6th Grade Framework

42. 5th Grade Though a traditional elementary school make up in some cases, our 5th grade teachers are able to meet and plan together daily, and our students experience more special area classes than previously. 6th Grade The purpose of “teaming” is to make the larger middle school smaller. It connects the students to more teachers, but in a smaller way than high school. Teachers meet daily to plan and communicate as well. 5th and 6th Grade Framework

43. Sample Schedule • We run a 6 day schedule • For “core” classes, nothing will change day to day • For “specials,” you’ll either have them every other day, once every three days, or once every six days

44. Sample Schedule

45. Middle School Specials!

46. 5th Grade Art Library Music Phys Ed Technology AVID 6th Grade Art Home and Careers Music Phys Ed Health Technology AVID Middle School Specials!

47. Middle School Specials!What is AVID?

48. Middle School Specials!What is AVID? Nationally recognized program whose mission is to: Close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society

49. Middle School Specials!What is AVID? Nationally recognized program whose mission is to: Close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society Why 5th and 6th graders??

50. Middle School Specials!What is AVID? AVID stands for: Advancement Via Individual Determination…