Moving On The Transition from 5-6 Toronto District School Board

Moving OnThe Transition from 5-6

Toronto District School Board

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Welcome Parents/Guardians and

Students•Mckee P.S.

• Lillian P.S.

• Finch P.S.

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Cummer Valley Middle School• 590 students• Grades 6,7,8• This year:• 4 Regular 6• 1 Gifted 6• 1 ESL 6

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Administrators Principal: Mrs. Lew Vice Principal: Mr. Messersi

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A Celebration of CharacterCummer Valley is a safe, caring and inclusive school where everyone belongs!

Teachers and administrators are available to help students achieve their best

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We Value Each and every student A strong public education system

a partnership of students, schools, family, and community

The uniqueness and diversity of our students and our community

The commitment and skills of our staff Equity, innovation, accountability, and

accessibility A learning environment that is safe,

nurturing, positive, and respectful.

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Student Expectations To be treated with respect and dignity

by all members of the school community

To learn in a safe and secure learning environment where individual differences are recognized & respected

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Student Responsibilities To show RESPECT for self, other students,

all adults in the school, and school property

To come to school ON TIME, ready and prepared to learn

To consistently follow school expectations and to take responsibility for his/her own actions

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Parent/Guardian Expectations• To be treated with respect and dignity by all

members of school community

• To receive regular communication from the school regarding student progress

• To be kept informed of school activities and initiatives

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Parent/Guardian Responsibilities

• To support school staff in maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment

• To ensure that students attend school regularly and are prepared to learn

• To monitor child’s homework and progress

• To communicate regularly with school

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Life At Cummer…The 4 A’s Athletics – Badminton, Volleyball,

Basketball, Floor Hockey, Softball, Soccer, Track and Field, Cross Country

Arts – Drama, Visual Arts, Band, Choir, Talent Show

Academics – Peer Tutor Club, Speech Competitions, Math contests, Robotics

Attitude – Student Council, Me to We, The Eco Club, Future Aces, Boys to Men, Office Announcers

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What To Expect In Grade 6 Lockers/locks

AgendasCo-curricular activities/clubs/sports

6 Day Cycle No Recess Break

Increased Homework Specialized Teachers

More Independence, Responsibility

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The School Day8:45 the school bell rings and

you may go to your lockerFirst period begins at 9:00If you are late you will need a

late slipNutrition break is from 10:42-

10:54Dismissal is at 3:12Classes are 50 min. in length

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Cummer Valley Middle School Student Timetable 2013-2014

Student 6 Staff Adviser: XXXXXX Room: XX DAY PERIOD TIME DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6

8:45 to 9:00 Access to Locker 1 9:00 to 9:50

CORE JL

Room 210

PE DW Gym

FRENCH SH

Room 114

CORE JL

Room 210

CORE JL

Room 210

MUSIC VH/BG

Room 101/102

2 9:52 to 10:42

CORE JL

Room 210

MUSIC VH/BG

Room 101/102

CORE JL

Room 210

FRENCH SH

Room 114

CORE JL

Room 210

FRENCH SH

Room 114

10:42-10:54 B R E A K

3 10:56 to 11:46

CORE JL

Room 210

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

SR Room 103

CORE JL

Room 210

PE DW Gym

CORE JL

Room 210

SCIENCE AS

Room 103

4 11:48 to 12:38

LUNCH SCIENCE

AS Room 107

LUNCH CORE

JL Room 210

LUNCH CORE

JL Room 210

5 12:38 to 1:28

PE DW Gym

LUNCH CORE

JL Room 210

LUNCH FRENCH

SH Room 114

LUNCH

6 1:30 to 2:20

FS/DR/VA JL/JT/KB

205/206/202

CORE JL

Room 210

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

SR Room 103

CORE JL

Room 210

SCIENCE AS

Room 107

CORE JL

Room 210

7 2:22 to 3:12

FRENCH SH

Room 114

CORE JL

Room 210

FS/DR/VA JL/JT/KB

205/206/202

CORE JL

Room 210

FS/DR/VA JL/JT/KB

205/206/202

CORE JL

Room 210

3:12 to 4:00

Extra Curricular Activities/Extra Help

The official school day is from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Students who have fulfilled all responsibilities may be dismissed at 3:12 p.m.

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Lunch Hour/CafeteriaThere are 2 lunch

periods: periods 4 and 5

Students can buy food during morning Break or at Lunch

Variety of healthy choices

$5 lunch combos

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How Is Middle School Different?Half of the day you are in CORE taking

language arts, math, social studies, media and library (media and library are NOT every day)

The other half of the day you rotate through different classes on different days

These include: science and technology, French, drama and dance, visual arts, family studies and physical education

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French• You will take French 5

times in a 6 day cycle• At the end of the year

all the grade 6s go to Le Papillon; a fancy French restaurant downtown

Our Music Program

Design and TechnologyYou will take

Design and Technology as part of your science program

You will be designing, creating and building

Visual Arts

Drama and Dance• You will take drama

and dance for 1/3 of the year• Students have a lot

of fun learning new games, dances and performing!

Family Studies ~ CookingStudents enjoy

cooking and eating!

Physical Education• You will take

physical education all year – 3 times in a cycle of 6 days• You will need to

purchase a uniform during the first week of school

English as a Second Language Class

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School Guidance ProgramPROVIDE SUPPORT AND COUNSELLING FOR:

• Students and their families

• Academic areas of need

• Personal/Social areas of need

• Course selection process

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School Guidance Program

Some Advice For Parents…

Stay involved…don’t hesitate to call your child’s teacher or counsellor

Talk…talk…talk…to your child!!!

We do give homework…and we do offer after school support

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School Guidance ProgramSome Advice For Parents…Be careful of electronic devices

Proper time management at home is very important…electronic addiction is on the rise.

Electronic Devices should remain in the locker, turned off unless permission from the teacher is given to use for assignments – this includes lunch time

Get informed (cyber safety)Youtube, MSN, Facebook, Texting, InstagramGaming

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School Guidance ProgramTips for Success…

Be at School On-Time!!

Complete your Homework!!

Get Involved!!

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TRANSITION TASKS FOR PARENTS• Adjustment to many teachers

• Adjustment to changes in child’s interests, responsibilities, privileges, independence

• Monitor child’s academic progress and supervise homework

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TRANSITION TASKS FOR PARENTS• Encourage child to make wise decisions

• Enjoy spending time together

• Breathe

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QUESTIONS?