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Pattonville HeightsMiddle School

SUMMER2016

page 2 __________________ 2016 Summer Heights Happenings

Who’s New at Heights / Staff ChangesEmily Weber ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................6th grade ELAArdella Diggs .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6th grade ScienceScott Hutson ...................................................................................................................................................6th grade Social Studies moving from 8th grade ELABrock Montgomery ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6th grade MathMike Winship ...........................................................................................................................................7th grade Science moving from 8th grade Social StudiesTara Rice ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................7th grade ELABarb Graham ..................................................................................................................................7th grade Social Studies moving from 6th grade Social StudiesAmy Meyers .............................................................................................................................................................. 6th/7th ELA/Social Studies moving from AIMAmanda Borodin ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6th/7th Science/MathErin Zoltanski ................................................................................................................................................................ 8th grade ELA moving from 7th grade ELAKiva Fullmer ...........................................................................................................................................................8th grade Math moving from Math InterventionKatelyn Weber ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8th grade ScienceAdam Seibert..................................................................................................................................8th grade Social Studies moving from 7th grade Social StudiesErica Williams .................................................................................................................................................................... 8th grade ELA moving from SSD readingMike Burgio..........................................................................................................................................................8th grade Science moving from 7th grade ScienceJohn Biever ................................................................................................................................................8th grade Social Studies moving from 8th grade ScienceKerry Brown ........................................................................................................................................................................PE moving from 8th grade Social StudiesJuliane Ross ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... FACSClaudia Benbow ...........................................................................................................................................................................................ELL moving from HolmanJon Downes ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... ELL paraprofessionalMelissa Wetzel ........................................................................................................................................................ SSD Teacher moving from ELL paraprofessionalRob Gilbert ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ SSD paraprofessionalLaura Lancaster.................................................................................................................................... 6th Grade Counselor moving from Remington TraditionalJulian Marasigan ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7th Grade CounselorAnna Bader .............................................................................................................................................................................................Guidance Secretary/RegistrarKim Upson ............................................................................................................................................................................................... Assistant Principal SecretaryAshlee Wojciechowaski .......................................................................................................................................................................... Assistant Principal SecretaryMike Ratanasitee ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................Head CustodianJennifer Benoist ....................................................................................................................................................................................Alternative Education TeacherBeckie Guillot-Beinke .............................................................................................................................................................................................................MAP ParaTBA ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ iLearn TechTBA .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................Cafeteria Manager

6 East 6 WestE. Weber-ELA Cross-ELAKenniston-M Montgomery-MDiggs-S Strobel-SHutson-SS Marren-SS

7 East 7 WestOstrowski-ELA Rice-ELAWalton-M Rasmussen-MWinship-S Hartsock-SBurd-SS Graham-SS

6th/7th SouthMeyers-ELA/SSBorodin-M/S

8 East 8 West Zoltanski-ELA E. Williams-ELAFullmer-M Mathis-MK. Weber-S Burgio-SSeibert-SS Biever-SS Key: M = Math S = Science ELA = English Language Arts SS = Social Studies

Principal AssignmentsMs. Prokopf………6th grade, 7 West, 6/7 South

Dr. Houston…… 7 East, 8th grade

Team Configurations


General Information and Reminders ✓ School Hours – The regular school day begins at 8:05 am and ends at 2:58 pm and consist of seven periods. ✓ School Arrival/Departure - Students are not allowed to be on school grounds before 7:30 am. Please do not

drop off your student any earlier than the designated time. Students may stay after school only under the supervision of a teacher or administrator. Those students who are being transported by a parent/guardian must be picked-up by 3:00 pm.

✓ Attendance Procedures – If your student is ill or going to be absent from school for any reason, please call the attendance office at (314) 213-8333 or e mail HTS [email protected] before 8:35 am.

✓ Bus Routes – When picking up your student’s schedule in August, please also pick up the bus route for your area.

✓ Breakfast/Lunch Program – Breakfast will be available from 7:50 am – 8:00 am and is free to all students. The price of a Type A lunch is $2.50. Students should deposit money on a regular basis before school, so the money is available on the same day as the deposit. A form for free/reduced lunch will be available in August at schedule pick-up.

✓ Student Fines – If your student owes any type of fine, please pay at schedule pick-up in August. REMINDER: Students who have not paid their fines will not be allowed to attend incentive activities.

✓ Textbooks – Textbooks will be issued during the first week of school. Students are responsible for their books, so they should put their name and teacher’s name in the front of each book!

✓ Student laptops – Every 6th, 7th, and 8th grade student will be issued a MacBook Air laptop with all software necessary to support academic needs. Students are responsible for proper use and care of the Macbook and are expected to bring them back to school fully charged every day. Pattonville requires an annual fee of $40 with a max annual fee of $100 per family. ($20 for students on free/ reduced lunch program, with a max fee of $50 per family.) Once students have completed the laptop procedures, they may take the laptop home.

✓ Hall Lockers – All students will have an assigned locker. Students are responsible for providing their own lock for the locker. Locks should be brought to school on the first day of school. Do not buy the lock with the small shank, as they do not secure our lockers. Likewise, the Master Lock speed dial (up/down/ left/ center) locks are too big. DO NOT GIVE THE LOCK COMBINATION TO ANY OTHER STUDENT!

✓ P. E. Lockers – Each student is assigned a locker and lock by the physical education instructor. A $4.00 fine will be charged at the end of the school year for EACH lost lock. Students may bring in their own lock for their P.E. locker.

✓ Immunizations – Missouri School Law requires that children who are not completely immunized will not be allowed to start school. Please call the school nurse, if you should have any questions at (314) 213-8300.

✓ PTO/Open House – Parents are needed in helping maintain the high quality educational programs here at Heights. Please become an involved parent in the Parent –Teacher Organization. There will be membership registration tables available in August at schedule pick-up and at Open House on Thursday, August 18, 2016.

✓ Sports Physical - If your student plans to participate in a sport, he/she will need a physical. Go to the following website for a physical form or ask the physician to provide a copy: http://bit.ly/1orYxDj.


Students’ dress and appearance are required to be of such character as to not disrupt or distract from the instructional procedures and/or safety of the school. Clothing must be clean and safe. Shoes must be worn at all times. Parents of students violating this policy will be contacted and depending on the seriousness and/or prior history, other consequences (including suspension) may be assigned.

The following items should be kept in the student’s locker during the school day. Failure to do so will result in the item being confiscated.

• Apparel worn on head (sock hats, bandanas and athletic sweat bands, hats, caps, wearing hoods on head, hair rollers, hairnets, picks, combs, and plastic hair covering)• Sunglasses and dark glasses unless prescription• Chains used with wallets, keys, etc., or as a belt or decoration

Students could be given other clothing, sent home or asked to change for the following:

• Clothing that is revealing, see- through or suggestive (i.e. cleavage showing, bare backs, single strap, strapless tops, short skirts, any clothing that reveals undergarments and torn or ripped clothing)• Clothing with vulgar, profane, or suggestive messages or pictures of illegal substances, alcoholic beverages, or tobacco products • Clothing, coloring, insignia, or other symbol or combinations of symbols indicating membership in, affiliation with, or support for any gang or similar organization associated with violence, drugs, intimidation, or other criminal activity (on school grounds or at school sponsored activities)• Pants which are sagging below the waist level • Shoes on wheels are prohibited

DRESS CODE


AttendanceAttendance Hotline

(314) 213-8333

Tardy PolicyIf your student is tardy to school (arrival after 8:05 am), he/she must report to the attendance office upon arrival at school. If the tardy is “unexcused”, the following consequences will apply:

Up to 3 tardies - Warning4th/5th Tardy – 1 hour detention for each occurrence6th/7th Tardy – 2 hour after school detention for each occurrence8th/9th Tardy - 4 hour Saturday detention for each occurrence10th or more Tardies – In-School-Suspension

If your student is tardy to any class throughout the school day, the above consequences will also apply.

Regular attendance is an integral factor in school success. PARENTS OR GUARDIANS MUST CALL SCHOOL WHENEVER A STUDENT IS GOING TO BE ABSENT. Please call the above attendance hotline number above and leave a message. The attendance line is active 24 hours a day. Please leave a message concerning an absence. If absences are not reported by 10:00 am, you will receive an automated message concerning your student’s absence. Inconsistent attendance or absences that constitute a pattern of behavior are concerns to school staff. While it is recognized that some absence from school may be necessary, excessive absenteeism will affect student achievement, performance, advancement, and self-esteem. Typically any absences above ten percent of the semester (9-10 days) would be considered excessive. Excessive absenteeism may result in the requirement of third party documentation to determine an absence as excused. The Director of Special Services will also be contacted and advised when absenteeism has reached this excessive point. Please refer to the Behavior Guide for more details.

Student IDsEach student must have his/her ID

badge on his/her person at all times at Heights. In addition to supporting

a safe school environment, the photograph identification badges

will be used to purchase lunches in the cafeteria and check out books/

materials in the library. Failure to have the photograph identification badge in the student’s possession may result in

disciplinary consequences. Please refer to the Behavior Guide for more details.

Every time a student needs a new ID the replacement cost will be $2.00. Replacement lanyards may be purchased for $1.00 each.


PATTONVILLE HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS

PATTONVILLE HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS 20162017

ALL GRADES

Pens Black and Blue Ink Loose Leaf Paper Wide Ruled Thin Markers 10/12 Pack Highlighters (3 different colors) #2 Pencils Earbuds or Headphones Tissues 2 boxes 2 Combination Locks (Hall & PE) Erasers

6th GRADE SUPPLY LIST 2” 3Ring Binder 4 Composition books Scotch Tape 4 Combination Lock for Tech Explo Wheel 5 Subject Dividers for Binder Pencil Pouch for 3Ring Binder 24 Pack Colored Pencils AL Hand Sanitizer MZ Sanitizer Wipes

7th GRADE SUPPLY LIST Flash/Jump Drive Metric Ruler Spiral Notebooks Color Pencils Scissors 3 Ring Binder Folders with Pockets and Prongs Calculator 2 Composition Books

8th GRADE SUPPLY LIST Flash/Jump Drive Folders with Pockets and Prongs Scientific Calculator Color Pencils Metric Ruler 4 Single Subject Subject Notebook 3 or 5 Subject Notebook 2 Composition Books

ELECTIVES Choir Binder, Pencils, and Tissues Computer Earbuds Industrial Tech/Woodshop Combination Lock French/German 2” 3Ring Binder, Pencils, Folder with Pockets, 2 Boxes Tissue, Loose Leaf Paper Wide Rule Orchestra Instrument, Shoulder Rest (Violin/Viola), 3Ring Binder, Dividers, 3 Pencils, Tissues

SCHOOL STORE Students can purchase pens, pencils, etc from the school store throughout the school year.


Category Green Gold Grades 2.0 GPA with no Fs 3.5 GPA or higher with no Fs No 1s in behavior/effort No 1s or 2s in behavior/effort No more than two 2s in No Suspensions behavior/effort No Fines No Suspensions No Fines Attendance N/A No excessive absences No more than 5 total tardies No more than 5 total tardies per grading period per grading period Community N/A 6 hours community service or Service/ school activities during Activities the grading period Each 6 week grading period Each 6 week grading period

Renaissance 2016-2017

Citizenship

Renaissance Events for 2016-2017

1st Grading Period Important Dates

August 1 ...................................Schedule/Laptop Pickup (Last Name A -L) 3:30 -6:30

August 3 ................................. Schedule/Laptop Pickup (Last Name M-Z) 3:30 -6:30

August 11 ......................................................................................... First Day of School

August 12 ..........................................................................................Student Photo Day

August 18 .............................................................................Open House 6:30 -8:00 pm

September 5 .................................................................................No School /Labor Day

September 9 .................................................................................Back to School Dance

September 12 ................................................................................... PTO Meeting 6 pm

September 14 ......................................................8th grade panoramic photo 2:15 pm

September 21 ........................................................................ End of 1st grading period

Renaissance Events for 2016-2017

Friday, September 9th Back to School Dance 7-9 p.m. All students eligible

Monday, October 10th Pizza Lunch Gold Level students 1st grading period

Friday, October 28th Halloween Dance and Bonfire Green and Gold Level eligible

Tuesday, November 22th Pretzel Boy’s Green and Gold Level eligible

Friday, December 2nd City Museum Gold Level students 1st and 2nd grading periods

Early Winter Ski Trip Gold Level students 3 of 3 grading periods

Late Spring Trout Lodge Gold Level students 2 of first 3 grading periods, and grading periods 4 and 5.

Friday, May 26th (date subject to change)

8th Grade Dance all 8th grade students not in ISS or OSS

Last Day of School All School Activity All students eligible not in ISS or OSS


All you have to do is keep track of what you read this summer!

Novels, non-‐fiction books, magazines, newspapers, reading aloud to a younger sister or brother...

you name it. JUST READ!!

*Daily Average is based on 58 week days between May 23 and August 10. Total hours are approximate.

To qualify, be sure to: • log the minutes you read on the Summer Reading Log • get it signed by a parent or guardian • turn it into your middle school librarian by August 18, 2016

Anyone achieving at least Level 1 will be invited to an ice cream party

and receive the prizes listed above based on minutes read. Only students entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in August 2016 may enter.

For more information and additional copies of the reading log visit the Library link at your middle school’s website.

http://ht.psdr3.org (Heights) http://ho.psdr3.org (Holman)

Level Total Minutes Daily Average Total Hours Prize

1 290-‐869 min 5-‐14 min 5-‐14 hrs Trinket

2 870-‐1059 min 15-‐19 min 15-‐18 hrs Drawing for $10.00 Gift Card

3 1160 + min 20 + min 19 + hrs Drawing for $25.00 Gift Card

Read This Summer

for Trinkets, Treats

and Treasure!


Middle School 2016 Summer Reading Log Write down the minutes you read each day.

Return this form to your middle school librarian by August 18, 2016.

TOTAL MINUTES: Name: _____________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________________

Grade Level (2016-‐2017): _______________________________________

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Totals

May 19 Last Day

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22 23 24 25 26 27 28

June 29 30 31 1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

July 26 27 28 29 30 1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

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24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Aug 31 1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 First Day

page 10 _________________ 2016 Summer Heights Happenings

Schedule/Laptop Pick-Up Information Schedule pickup will be held on the following days in the gymnasium:

All students last name A- L should pick up their schedules, laptops, locker assignments, and bus routes on Monday, August 1st. All students last name M- Z should pick up on Wednesday, August 3rd. A parent or guardian must accompany the student in order to take home the laptop.

• If you will be out of town or on vacation during the dates listed above your student will receive his/her packet on the first day of school: August 11, 2016.

• Students and parents can walk around the building during the pick up times and locate classrooms.

• The PTO will have a table where you can join the PTO, order school spirit wear, and complete volunteer forms.

• Students with outstanding fines should pay those during schedule pick up times. Checks should be made payable to Pattonville Heights Middle School. Cash will also be accepted.

School Starts Thursday August 11th

School photos will be taken on Friday, August 12th

LAPTOP PROCEDURESAfter completing the above items, parents & students should:1) Pick up laptop packet containing required forms and laptop number

2) Complete insurance payment on-line-(completing this online before arrival will save you 20 to 30 minutes)

3) Turn in signed Digital Citizenship and Off-Campus Use forms

4) Pick up laptop

If these items are not completed, the laptop may NOT be taken home.


2016-2017 Areas of Emphasis The Pattonville School District Board of Education is committed to providing exemplary educational opportunities for ALL children. In order to accomplish this goal, quality professional development must be provided for all staff (new and experienced). Partnerships with parents, business leaders, and district patrons must continue to be actively developed in order to engage the entire community as the district strives for educational excellence. In addition to the above, the Board has adopted the following Areas of Emphasis for the 2016-2017 school year:

All students will continue to improve their performance on all measures of academic achievement.

Curriculum and instructional practices are research based and support students becoming

proficient learners.

Proactive strategies will be implemented to promote continued improvement in student responsibility, citizenship, and overall character with an emphasis on building relationships and an understanding of socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic differences.

Safety for students, staff, and community will continue to be evaluated and improved.

Parents, staff, and students will continue to develop, modify, and implement school improvement plans based on data and research.

The District Technology Plan will continue to be updated and implemented as appropriate.

The District Facilities Plan will be updated as appropriate and implemented utilizing bond issue and district operating funds.

The District Career Education programs will continue to become a more integral component of the total educational program.

The District will continue to implement and revise a plan to increase the percentage of

students involved in extra-curricular programs.

District maintenance and grounds will continue to portray an excellent image of the district.

The District will continue to use resources efficiently to address decreased revenues from state and federal sources.

Continue legislative advocacy for public education.

Board of Education Approved: June 28, 2016

Documents

Pattonville Heights Middle School Heights Happeningsht.psdr3.org/docs/2016summer.pdf · page 4 _____ 2016 Summer Heights Happenings Students’ dress and appearance are required to