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Summit Middle School

Join us for a warm welcome to Summit Middle School! Mrs. Speight introduces the importance of middle school, while Jane Freeman discusses the Parent Advisory Committee. Explore the pillars of middle school and learn about the articulation process, team structures, and flex block timetabling from Victoria Butterfield. This session will inform you about free time activities, getting help from staff, and extracurricular options, including athletics and clubs. Let's clarify any questions about homework, team assignments, and more as we prepare for an exciting school year!

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Summit Middle School

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  1. Summit Middle School Welcome

  2. Agenda Welcome and Introductions—Mrs. Speight Why Middle School?—Mrs. Speight PAC—Jane Freeman Pillars of Middle School—Victoria Butterfield -Transitions -Articulation Process -Teams and Teaming -Flex block timetabling -Advisory -Explorations Beyond Class Time, Free Time--Victoria Butterfield Free Time/Getting Help—Mr. Bozic Questions—Everyone

  3. Transitions • Students in SD43 have 2 significant transition times during their school careers – 1 from grade 5-6, and the other from grade 8-9 • Summit Middle School welcomes new grade 5 transitioning students as they arrive, and passes on the leaving grade 8 students to various high schools

  4. Articulation Process • Visit to Grade 5 classes in April • Parent Info Evening in April • Meetings with Grade 5 Teachers and Student Services Teachers (IEPs transferred) in April; separate mtgs more in-depth for students with IEPs • Challenge and EAL info transferred • Placement Process; Articulation Forms and Notes in May; extra visits • Grade 6 For A Morning in June

  5. Teams and Teaming • Currently: Four Grade 6/7 teams and two Grade 8 teams • Six teams, each with 4 classes • Red Rebels • Green Pythons • Bluminati • Orange Crush • Golden Warriors (yellow) • Purple Royals

  6. Flex Block Timetabling

  7. Advisory • Scheduled within the flexible timetable, with your core team • Focus on social and emotional learning, relationships, problem-solving, some of the HCE curriculum etc.

  8. Explorations Digital Literacy (computer lab) Home Arts (cooking, sewing) Performing Arts (music, drama) Tech Ed (woodwork, electronics) P.E.(all year, alternate days) Art/French (half year each, alternate days)

  9. Beyond Class Time • Athletic Teams – swim, cross country running, field hockey, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, track & field, badminton, rugby • Music—Band & Choir as graded courses (registration form available at June 7th tour) • Clubs –ski and snowboard, jazz band, library monitors, drama, knitting, traffic squad, anime, Eco, chess, backgammon, Go Girls, comics, crafts, rubix cube etc.

  10. Free Time • Supervision • Playground, zipline, climbing net, forest • Outdoor basketball and hockey courts • Counselling area • Library • Multi-Purpose room (MPR) • Classrooms • Lunch hour games—Beach House • Intramurals

  11. Getting Help • Core Teacher • Counsellor and Youth Worker • Student Services teachers • Team Leaders, or Explorations teachers • Noon Hour supervisors • EAs, custodians, office staff • Principal and Vice-Principal • Parents • Self advocating

  12. Questions 1. What about homework? Use website!! 2. Where do I keep my stuff? 3. When will I know what team I am on? 4. Will I know anyone in my class or team? 5. How will I know when to join teams etc? 6. Where can I get a school supplies list? 7. What happens at lunchtime? Purchasing? 8. Can I leave the school grounds? 9. Parents—parking, volunteering, communication, announcements, newsletters? 10. Can I bring electronics? (Code of Conduct)

  13. See you at Summit! • Wed June 7th 9:30 am – 11:40 am Grade 6 For a Morning • Fri Sept 1st 5:00 pm – Team Lists posted on front doors of school • Tues Sept 5th – First day of school!

  14. BREAKOUT GROUPS(optional) English in MPR with Victoria by stage Farsi in MPR with YaldaIlan Korean in MPR with Kris Seol & Mr. Bozic Chinese next door in music room with Ta Ming Lee, Jackie Ng & Mrs. Speight

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