Twin Peaks Middle School

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• Twin Peaks Middle School
• Welcomes
• You to
• 5th Grade Parent Night
• March 25, 2009

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Contact Information

• Telephone [phone]
• Website http//www.powayusd.com/pusdtpms/

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Transitioning to a Rotating Block Schedule

• Odd/Even Days (3 period day w/ RAM time)
• Collaboration Days
• RAM Time
• Literacy
• Tutorials
• Make-up work exams
• Homework
• Connect w/ teachers peers
• Assemblies
• School Issues

• The Benefits of the Block Schedule
• Provides QUALITY instructional time
• Creates opportunities for peers teachers to
  interact and make positive connections
• Provides extended uninterrupted time to address
  learning styles and needs of students

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The 6th Grade Team

• Your child can have up to four teachers at TPMS
• Two Basic Ed. Teachers
• Science/Math
• Language Arts/Social Studies
• One Exercise Science (PE) Teacher
• Band/Orchestra/Exploratory

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The Transition to Middle School
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Building Strong Habits

• Learning to be a self-advocate builds
• Improvement of
• communication skills
• problem-solving skills
• Increase in
• understanding
• self-esteem
• Stronger sense of responsibility

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Summertime Academics

• Create a schedule for daily Academic Time
• 20-30 minutes of math
• Practice math facts - Timed Tests
• Mental math scenarios
• 20-30 minutes of reading
• Listen for fluency
• Check for reading comprehension
• Identify story elements

Suggested Math Sites
http//www.coolmath4kids.com http//www.funbrain.c
om http//www.math-drills.com
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What Can Parents Do At Home?

• Be involved! Ask questions!
• Check student planner
• Check student work
• Review Learning Point with student
• Sign and review progress notices
• Inquire about the day
• Create a quiet place for homework
• Set-up a homework schedule

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How Can Parents Get Involved at TPMS?

• Participate in school events
• Chaperone dances
• Volunteer
• 6th grade Olympics
• Book Faire
• Library
• Classroom
• Attend parent/teacher conferences
• Attend Back to School nights and Open House
• Attend grade level Parent Nights

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Sixth Grade Activities

• Butter Braids Fundraiser
• Sixth Grade Outdoor School
• Camp Cuyamaca
• Sixth Grade Olympics
• Sixth Grade Dances
• ASB activities
• WEB

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Lunch Time

• Split lunch
• Fields and Blacktop for sports,
• Spirit Days, Music Special Events
• Room 201 Ram Clubhouse
• Games
• Homework Success Club
• Reading
• Making new friends

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Information and Communication

• How do parents stay in touch?
• Student Planner
• Learning Point
• Email
• Voicemail
• RAM Report
• School website
• Sunday principal message

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Exercise Science

• Uniforms
• Component-Based Curriculum
• Locks Lockers
• Locker room orientation

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6th Grade Band

• Instruments
• Materials
• Rehearsals
• Concerts
• Band Boosters
• Band Website

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Before After School Programs
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Academic Supports

• Guidance
• Teacher tutorials
• Lunch Homework Club
• Progress Sheets (grades, work habits, missing
  assignments, behavior)
• Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Exploratory
• RAM
• Learning Point

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Student Expectations

• SAFE ORDERLY ENVIRONMENT
• Follow PUSD TPMS school rules
• DRESS CODE
• Appropriate attire accessories
• ACADEMIC HONESTY
• SIX PILLARS OF CHARACTER
• Trustworthiness
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Fairness
• Caring
• Citizenship

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• Thank you for coming!

We look forward to having your student at Twin
Peaks next year! Go Rams!