ADMINISTRATORS
Dr. Almeida - Principal
Mrs. Miner – Assistant Principal
Mr. Gomes – Assistant Principal
SUPPORT STAFF
Mrs. Sturdahl - Behavior Specialist
Officer Fraatz - School Resource Officer
Mrs. Larsen - School Nurse
SUPPORT STAFF
Gina Gateman – ULSS Coordinator
Mrs. Donnelly-Taylor - School Psychologist
Mr. Felix Sarubbi - Social Worker
Ms. Sue Davis - Student Assistant Counselor
GUIDANCE COUNSELORS
 GRADE 6 – Mrs. Patricia Dorchies
 GRADE 7 – Mrs. Lori Lebrun
 GRADE 8 – Mrs. Cheryl Fram (Sevigny)
 Clerk – Mrs. JoAnn Phillips
Teachers
Administrators
STUDENTS
Parents
Students are central to the educational process!
PURPOSE OF OPEN HOUSE
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Meet the principals
Meet your son/daughter’s teachers
Learn about class procedures and expectations
Get acquainted with the building
Learn about, sign-up, & become an active
member of the PTSA
Teams
Grade 6
6A – Siberian Tigers
6C – Snow Leopards
6B - Orca
6D – Red Panda
Grade 7
7A – Pegasus
7C - Draco
7B – Scorpius
7D – Phoenix
Grade 8
8A - Lapis Lazuli
8C - Onyx
8B - Sapphire
8D – Obsidian
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
 LITERACY
 NUMERACY
 PERSONALIZATION
 FAMILY / COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
1st SIT Meeting
September 29th – 2:30 PM Media Center
ADVISORY PROGRAM
What?
A program in which a group of
students and an advisor (teacher)
get together…
Purpose? To establish relationships for
learning between students and
teachers…
When?
Once a week (mainly on Tuesday)- 50 minutes
ADVISORY PROGRAM GOALS
 Advocacy
Develop meaningful adult-student relationships
 Community
Create a support network to foster a feeling of
belonging to advisory, team and school
 Skills
Strengthen problem solving and decision making skills
PROCEDURES
 TRAFFIC
 ARRIVAL / DISMISSAL
 HALLWAY
 CAFETERIA
 PICK-UP DURING THE SCHOOL
DAY
Administrator
Teacher
Parent
Student
Be Responsible
 Review and Evaluate Policies, Practices, & Programs
 Create and Maintain a Positive Culture
 Support & Facilitate Successful Co-teaching
Relationships
 Build Capacity by Effectively Delegating Responsibilities
 Establish Clear/High Expectations for ALL
Be Reliable
 Shared Decision Making
 Support Teachers
 Provide Feedback
 Be Consistent & Follow-Up w/ Student Discipline
 Be Visible
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Be Respectful
Establish Open Lines of Communication
Be Approachable
Be Professional
Have A Sense of Humor
Have An Open Door Policy
Follow PLC Norms
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Be Responsible
Differentiate Instruction
Integrate Literacy Strategies Across Curriculum
Maintain Instructional / Academic Focus
Engage Students in Higher Level Thinking
Be Reliable
Continuously Communicate w/ Parents
Implement School Improvement Plan Initiatives
Actively Participate in the Professional Learning Community
Continue to Learn & Grow
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Be Respectful
Establish Positive Relationships
Develop a Student-Centered Classroom
Support and Collaborate with Colleagues
Personalize the Learning Environment for Students
Have Fun!
Follow PLC Norms
 Get involved with PTSA
 Communicate with teachers & administrators
 Check your son/daughter’s agenda nightly
 Ensure your son/daughter reads at home
 Provide him/her with a quiet workspace
 Ask your son/daughter about his/her day
 Encourage your son/daughter to get involved in
extracurricular activities
 Volunteer at least three hours
Responsible
 Bringing all your materials to class.
 Having your homework done.
Reliable
 Being on time to class.
 Always being honest.
Respectful
 Treat others the way you would like to be treated.
 Keep hands and feet to yourself.
ATTENDANCE
ABSENCES
 Parent must call school
 Note must be brought in
TARDIES
 5 tardies = written warning from administrator
 6+ = detention / retention
TRUANCY COURT
 Absence for 10 days w/o medical excuse
 Five tardies is equivalent to a day absent
DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES
 SOCIAL SUSPENSION – No dances / school events
 TEACHER DETENTION - 1hour
 OFFICE DETENTION – 1hour (Tuesday & Thursday)
 RETENTION – 2 – 3 hours (Tuesday & Thursday)
 ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER – 1 class period to 5 days
 SUSPENSION – 1-10 days (Parent must reinstate you)
SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS
Cameras are in the
school in the hallways
and outside the building monitoring
all activity.
Extracurricular Activities
 Sports:
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Fall: Coed Soccer
Winter: Wrestling & Basketball (Boys & Girls)
Spring: Softball & Baseball
Cheerleading
Student Council
Yearbook
Robotics Club
Showcase (Cabaret)
Band
Chorus
LUNCH PROGRAM
All free / reduced lunch
applications are due by
September 30th.
BREAKFAST PROGRAM
7:35 – 7:55 AM
Multipurpose C
School Nurse
Mrs. Kathy Larson
LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
Susan Murphy
Systematic Training for
Effective Parenting
S.T.E.P.
Ms. Sue Davis
Parent Volunteer Program
AVENUES OF COMMUNICATION
 Telephone (401) 822-9426
 Team mailbox
 School website - asfms.net
 Parent Listserv
 Principal Walk & Talks
 Student agenda
 Parent conferences
 PTA meetings
 Email
SCHOOL WEBSITE
ASFMS.NET
AVENUES OF COMMUNICATION
 Telephone (401) 822-9426
Team mailbox
 School website - asfms.net
 Parent Listserv
 Student agenda
 Parent conferences
 PTA meetings
 Email – Staff Directory
PRINCIPAL WALK & TALK
 Thursday, October 1, 2009
 Thursday, November 12, 2009
 Thursday, December 10, 2009
 Thursday, January 7, 2010
 Thursday, February 11, 2010
 Thursday, March 11, 2010
 Thursday, April 8, 2010
 May & June, 2010*
9:00 – 10:00 AM
9:00 – 10:00 AM
9:00 – 10:00 AM
9:00 – 10:00 AM
9:00 – 10:00 AM
9:00 – 10:00 AM
9:00 – 10:00 AM
TBD
(*Opportunity for incoming 6th grade parents to visit ASFMS.)
PTSA
 Contributions to the School
 Membership Drive
 Parent Workshops
PTSA MEETING DATES
6:30 PM
 Wednesday, September 9th
 Wednesday, February 3rd
 Wednesday, October 7th
 Monday, March 1st
 Wednesday, November 4th
 Wednesday, April 7th
 Monday, January 11th
 Monday, May 3rday TBD,
2009
Essential Points
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We are a “High Performing” middle school
We need a strong / active PTSA
Our instruction and programs are among the very best
Our teachers, faculty and staff are highly qualified and
certainly among the highest level of professionals
Essential Points
 Our commitment to student learning is not
only a priority, but second only to student
safety.
 ASFMS is a safe, nurturing environment with
rigorous academic expectations.
 We strive to seek continuous improvement.
 We expect you to hold us accountable.
EVENING SCHEDULE
6th Grade
 Team Teacher Presentation
 Visit Exploratory Teachers
 Sign Up to be a Member of the PTSA
Walking the Talk Together
“Each of us may be only one person, but
we can make a difference. Walking the
talk as best we can is a great
place to start.”
(p. 21)