T RINITY M EADOWS I NTERMEDIATE
S CHOOL I NFORMATION
S CHOOL FACTS
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Principal: Susan Mackey
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Assistant Principals: Danny Montemayor and
Katie Cunningham
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Administrative Associate: Diane Podlewski
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Colors: Red, Black, and White
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Mascot: Mustang
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Opened in Fall of 2006
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Around 1,000 students currently
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Next year around 950 students
S ET -U P
 5th Grade Upstairs
 6th Grade Downstairs
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Rivers – 2-3 Teachers
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What is a River?
C LASSES
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90 Minutes of English/Language Arts
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90 Minutes of Math
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45 Minutes of Science
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45 Minutes of Social Studies
C O - CURRICULAR C LASSES
 50 Minutes of Co-Curr
Daily
 Fine Arts: Music, Drama, Art
 Rotate each 12 weeks
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Alternated with PE
E XPECTATIONS
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Students may enter the building at 7:15
AM
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They go to either the cafeteria for
breakfast or to the small gym to wait for
the morning bell to ring.
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The bell rings at 7:35 AM to report to
class
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Classes begin at 7:45 AM
E XPECTATIONS
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Lockers
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a locker by student’s homeroom
class
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bring own lock
D RESS C ODE
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No hats– unless designated as spirit day
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No pajamas – unless designated as spirit day
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No slippers – unless designated as spirit day
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Shorts and Skirts – mid-thigh
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No Low cut tops or cut out shirts
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Shirt and shorts/pants/skirt must meet
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No see-through materials
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No leggings or tights without top covering to mid-thigh
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No holes in pants above mid-thigh
T ECHNOLOGY
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Students are allowed to bring technology devices to school
to use ONLY before 7:45 am or after 2:45 pm.
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It is the responsibility of the student to keep up with their
technology. If it is lost or stolen the campus DOES NOT
conduct an investigation or search for the item.
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If students are using devices without permission during
instructional hours devices can be collected with a $15 fine
assessed
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Collected devices are secured in the front office until a
parent/guardian/student pays the fine
T ECHNOLOGY E XCEPTIONS
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Some teachers do allow students to use technology during
class on special occasions and/or projects.
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Specific instructions are given as to when students can use
them and when students cannot.
C AFETERIA
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Entering/Exiting will be explained
during Making Mustangs at the
beginning of the year
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Students may get seconds (with more
$$ of course)
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Table assignments
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Change every 6-9 weeks
T UESDAY F OLDERS
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Every Tuesday
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Notes from school
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Graded papers
PTA
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We have a wonderful PTA we know
you will want to join
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President: Tabitha Mattiace
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School Supplies: Naomi Davis
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Membership: Rachel Eanes
F UN S TUFF
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Reindeer Run
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Winter Party
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Fine Arts Night
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Science Night
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Career Day
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Spring Fling
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Field Day
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End of Year Party
L IBRARY
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Librarian- Mrs. Riggs
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Library may open this summer on Wednesdays
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Students come to the library with ELA teacher
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Book Club
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Reading contests and programs
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Book Fairs
C LUBS /A CTIVITIES
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Running Club
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Zvakanaka Marimba
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Tour Drama Group
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Newspaper Club
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Book Club
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Anime Club
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Student Council
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SASS (Kindness Club)
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Honors Art Club
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Mustang Marshals
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Math Club
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Mustang Mentors
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Lego Club
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Homework Club
H ONOR C HOIR
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Auditions held in the summer and first week of school
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After school rehearsals –until about 4:00 pm
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Special rehearsals called when needed
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There is a fee – don’t let the fee keep your student
from auditioning.
T RINITY M EADOWS
C OUNSELING P ROGRAM
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What do our counselors do?
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Ms. Brown
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Mrs. Jennings
G UIDANCE
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IN
C LASSROOMS
We visit every classroom at TMI 6-8 times a year to provide
students with “tools” for dealing with life’s ups and downs.
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Topics covered during guidance:
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Academic success
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Decision-making, goal setting, planning,
problem-solving skills
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Interpersonal effectiveness
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Emotional awareness
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Responsible behavior
S MALL G ROUP C OUNSELING
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Small groups available, but not limited to:
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Family Changes
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Anger management
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Grief
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Study Skills/Organization
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Friendship group
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Empowering Girls
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Social Skills
I NDIVIDUAL C OUNSELING
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Some reasons students may need to be seen individually, but
not limited to:
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Preparation for selection of classes for upcoming school year.
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Help coping with difficult changes in family or school.
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Help with organization strategies.
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For encouragement.
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Death of a family member or close friend.
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To make good choices about behaviors.
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Mediation with peers.
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To tell about something harmful that is happening to themselves
or someone else.
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School anxieties.
C HILL O UT C ENTER
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CHILL OUT CENTER: A place in the counselor’s
hallway for students to come and “chill out” when
emotions are running too high for being in the
classroom.
F RIENDS
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Students may or may not be placed in a class/river
with any of his/her current closest friends from the
previous school. This is a huge part of “change” from
elementary school to intermediate.
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We want students to look at this as an opportunity to
increase their friendship circle by making more
friends beginning within the new class.
WATCH D.O.G.S.
(D ADS O F G REAT S TUDENTS )
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We welcome dads, step-dads, uncles,
brothers, or grandpas who are willing and
able to volunteer during our school day.
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We will have a Kick-off in September
S PECIAL P ROGRAMS N IGHT
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Monday, May 18th at 6pm
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For students who are in special programs
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Bilingual
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Dyslexia
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Speech
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Resource, etc.
4 TH G RADE TOURS
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Students will tour the campus
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Thursday, May 14
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Independence
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Woodland Springs
Thursday, May 21
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Freedom
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Caprock
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Ridgeview
Q UESTIONS ???
TMI Mustangs
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