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Melissa Ridge Intermediate Parent Information Night for Incoming 4th Graders

Melissa Ridge Intermediate Parent Information Night for Incoming 4th Graders. April 10, 2014. Introductions. Christy Fiori- Principal 4 th Grade Teachers. Agenda. Mission/vision of campus Communication Daily life Leadership opportunities Volunteer opportunities

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Melissa Ridge Intermediate Parent Information Night for Incoming 4th Graders

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  1. Melissa Ridge Intermediate Parent Information Night for Incoming 4th Graders April 10, 2014

  2. Introductions Christy Fiori- Principal 4th Grade Teachers

  3. Agenda Mission/vision of campus Communication Daily life Leadership opportunities Volunteer opportunities Parent workshops Registration process

  4. Mission/Vision • Vision: Guiding students to discover their utmost potential. • Mission: We will develop tomorrow’s leaders by providing an exemplary education which cultivates independent thought, builds character, and empowers students to impact their community.

  5. Campus Communication • Weekly Cardinal Connection E-Newsletter • Monthly Blog • TxAEIS (moving from Skyward) • Email • Campus Websites • Annual Parent Survey • Report Cards/Progress Reports • Portfolio Conferencing & EOY Celebration • Curriculum Night • Parent Information Night • Marquee

  6. Campus Communication • Weekly Newsletter via Email • Wednesday Folders • Student Planners • Phone calls and emails are always welcome!

  7. Daily Life • MRI serves about 430 4th -6th Grade students • Shared Common Areas with Melissa Middle School, but on different campus schedules

  8. Daily Life • Arrival begins at 7:30a.m. • Students are dropped off by crosswalk in carpool lane • Students proceed to the cafeteria (breakfast is offered) • Students are escorted to their classrooms at 7:50 a.m. • Tardy Bell rings at 7:55 a.m. • Lunch: 11: 00 a.m. (subject to change) • Recess: 11:30 a.m. • Dismissal 3:10 p.m. • Carpool line begins in front of the Competition Gym • Buses pick students up in front of the MRI Building • Walkers/Bike Riders meet at the crosswalk to be escorted across the street

  9. Daily Life • Schedules • 4th Graders rotate between two core teachers: Humanities (Reading, Writing, and Social Studies), & Engineering • Students receive specials daily for a minimum of 45 minutes • Physical Education- 3 times per week • Music- 1 time per week • Art- 1 time per week

  10. Report Cards & Portfolios • Report Cards are sent home through Wednesday Folders each 9 weeks & Progress Reports on the 5th week. • Portfolios are used in all classes to promote student reflection and growth. • Students are graded on the following scale: • A=90-100 • B=80-89 • C=70-79 • F= 69 and Below

  11. Special Programs • The following programs are implemented on our campus for students that are eligible: • Gifted and Talented • English as a Second Language (ESL) • Special Education • Dyslexia • 504

  12. Leadership Opportunities • S.O.A.R- Students Organized to Achieve Results • Spirit Committee • News Committee • School Improvement Committee • Engineering Club • 4H • Rachel’s Challenge • Caught Being a Leader Program • Student Incentive Parties • Cardinal Cash Incentives

  13. Huddle • Time for celebration, recognizing student achievements, and promoting school spirit • Held once per month • S.O.A.R. students help lead • Parents are always welcome to attend • Held in the Multi-Purpose Building Gym

  14. Transition for Students • Campus tour scheduled for Friday, May 30th During Kids Inquiry Confernce • Special Huddle at HME scheduled for Friday, May 2nd at 8:00 am. • Meet the Teacher scheduled for August 21st. Times to be determined. Postcards will be mailed to you this summer with all of this information.

  15. Volunteer Opportunities for Parents • Field Day • PTSO Melissa Ridge Race Day • Library Support • Mentoring Students • Classroom Support • Kids Inquiry Conference (KIC) • Field Trips • Picture Day • Registration • And others!

  16. STAAR Testing Next Year • Tested in Reading, Math, & Writing • First Week of April: Writing- 2 Days • End of April-Math & Reading 4 Hour Time Limit unless documented in a 504 plan or Special Education paperwork Lunch in classrooms 11:00 am

  17. 4th Grade Field Trip to Ft. Worth • Second Week of May- All Day  • The field trip is an interdisciplinary exploration and review of concepts learned in Social Studies, Science, and Math.  • Stockyards- learning about the economic foundation of Texas and using mathematical skills in the maze • Ft. Worth Museum of Science and History-reviewing major historical points from Social Studies and reviewing many Science concepts • Ft. Worth Botanical Gardens-hands-on Science exploration  • Cici's Pizza

  18. Registration Process • Dates & Location TBD • School Supplies… • Order forms will be sent home week of April 21st • Supply list is also located on the website • Deadline to order through EPI is May 16th • Order forms should be turned into the HME Office • Planners will be purchased in the MRI office during Registration, Meet the Teacher, or First Week of School. The cost is $4.00

  19. Questions? • Contact the MRI Office at 972-837-4530 • Email Mrs. Fiori at cfiori@melissaisd.org Thank you for coming!

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