Welcome to
Grizzell Middle School
5th grade Parent Information Night
March 5, 2013
A day as a 6th grade student @ GMS
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Three academic classes a day
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Math everyday (84 minutes)
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Language Arts everyday (84 minutes)
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Science/Social Studies (84 minutes)
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Two related arts classes a day (42 minutes each)
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Reading 6, PE 6 (one semester each – 18 weeks)
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Music/Study Center (year long, A day/B day rotation)
Lunch (30 minutes)
Related Arts
 Reading
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6
18 weeks
42 minutes a day
All grade 6 students will be given the opportunity to refine academic,
reading and informational skills in this semester course. Some units of
study include Reading in Science, Social Studies and Technology; Reading
Self and Society; Reading in Media. In addition to supporting reading skills
in academic core classes, this course will provide students a source of
enjoyment as they begin their middle school experience.
Related Arts
 Physical
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Education 6
18 weeks
42 minutes a day
Physical Education 6 involves fitness activities and net sports. In
accordance with National Standards, students will actively participate,
demonstrate responsible behavior and positive sportsmanship. Students
will recognize and follow safety rules and classroom procedures, respect
others, and try new and challenging activities.
We recommend that students change their clothes for PE.
Related Arts
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Music and Study Center will be on an A day/B day rotation
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42 minutes daily
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Music
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Band
Choir
Orchestra Level I & II
Study Center
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Opportunity for students to receive additional academic support and extend
academic knowledge
Counselors’ Role
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Assist and support students, parents, teachers & administrators
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Teach lessons supporting the Dublin City Schools K-12 Guidance
Curriculum
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Assist students with personal, social, educational & career
counseling needs
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Coordinate students related services and activities
Clubs & Activities
Principal’s Advisory Council
6th Grade Dance Club
Junior Teen Institute/ FOR
Celtic Crew
Lego League
Celtic Connections
Investment Club
Student Council
Yearbook
Canteens
 Friday
nights for Grizzell students
 7:00
– 9:00 P.M.
 PTO
Volunteer sign-up
 Food,
friends, and music
Scheduling
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Course selection sheets were handed out at the elementary to
students
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Middle school course handbook with course descriptions can
be found on the Grizzell website under School Info 2013-2014
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Course selection sheets should be completed and returned to
the elementary classroom teacher by March 8th.
Things Have Changed!
School Information
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Student day is from 8:28 – 3:08
• Grizzell will open to students beginning at 7:45
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Attendance Policy
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Dress Code
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Student Transportation
Grizzell Supply Sale
August 12 and August 13, 2013
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9:00am-12:00pm and 4:00-7:00pm
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Complete PTO information sheet
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Student I.D./ Grizzell yearbook photos will be taken
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Get an Activity Pass
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PTO Supply Sale (look for supply lists & order forms on the website)
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Deposit money to school lunch accounts
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Order 2013-14 Yearbooks
www.dublinschools.net/grizzell
Our district and building websites will be
updated with important information. Please visit
our website regularly.