Moving Up Night
Genoa Middle School
April 12, 2016
6:30 PM
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Welcome to Moving Up Night
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Welcome to Genoa Middle
School Home of the Jaguars
Our number one priority is to provide a
safe learning and working environment
in which all students are supported and
provided the opportunity to increase
their achievement.
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People to Know at Genoa
▪ Carrie Trusley, Principal
▪ Rodney Johnson, Assistant Principal
▪ Jill Ponzi, 6th grade school counselor
▪ Kathy Kosinski, 8th grade school counselor
▪ Melia Stock, 7th grade school counselor
▪ Jason Berner, School Resource Officer
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People to Know at Genoa
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Amy Loehnis, Nurse
Anita Liao, Attendance Secretary
Deanna McDaniel, Media Specialist
Kyleigh Bishop, Secretary
Terry Van Huffel, Secretary
Sean Gorsuch, Head Custodian
Teachers and NJHS Students
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Expectations for Students
▪ Students are expected to
respect themselves, each
other, teachers, staff, and
school
equipment/facilities.
▪ Students are expected to
learn something each
and every day.
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How Can You Help?
▪ Get to know your student’s teachers & communicate
with them.
▪ Get involved at school:
- Join PTSA
- Volunteer
▪ Check your student’s log book daily.
▪ Monitor PowerSchool through the Parent Portal.
▪ Provide a quiet study time and place at home.
▪ Know your student’s friends and his/her parents.
▪ Attend Curriculum Night (August, date TBD) and
Student Led Conferences (October, 22 & 23).
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Safety is a Priority at Genoa
▪ The Genoa administration,
faculty, staff, SRO, parents,
and students work together
to keep Genoa safe for
everyone!
▪ Remind your student not to
leave his/her belongings
unattended. Make sure your
student’s name is written
in/on EVERYTHING. Do
not share locker
combinations with “friends”.
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What Will Happen on My First
Day of School?
▪ Opening Day for all students is
August 18, 2016
▪ Students wait in the front lobby until
the 1st bell rings @ 7:50 AM, at which
time they may go to their locker and
report to 1st period/Homeroom.
▪ The first day of school is modified so
students have an opportunity to meet
the school staff and learn about the
building.
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More About Opening Day…
Everyone is here to help you.
We will help you read your schedule.
We will help you find classrooms.
We will help you with your locker
combination.
▪ You will hear lots of bells and quickly
learn what they mean.
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What’s for lunch?
▪ Bring a sack lunch at
first.
▪ There are lots of healthy
and tasty options.
▪ All 6th graders eat at the
same time.
▪ Weather permitting,
students may go outside
at the end of lunch.
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What if I Ride a Bus?
▪ Riding is a privilege.
▪ Know your bus number.
▪ Get to your locker and get
outside quickly at the end of
the day!
▪ The buses leave promptly.
▪ Rules for the bus are the
same as the classroom.
▪ Where is my bus? Check the
white board.
▪ Staff are on duty to help.
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Get Involved!
Jazz Band
Drama Club
Downhill Club
Robotics Club
Geography Bee
Student Council
Yearbook
Legacy
Photography Club
Athletics
Talent Show
NJHS
Spanish Club
Nat’l History Day
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We Expect Your Best Behavior
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Do your best.
Be respectful.
Treat all others with kindness.
Walk to classes. Do not run indoors.
Keep your hands and feet to yourself!
Wear clothing that appropriately
covers (finger-length bottoms, modest
tops).
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Jaguar Recognition
▪ Jag Awards
6th, 7th and 8th grade
▪ Merit and Honor Roll
▪ Evening of Excellence
(3.5 GPA)
▪ National Junior Honor Society
(3.75 GPA – 7th grade)
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Communication
Quarterly newsletter
Automated caller/emails
Phone calls
E-mails
Log Books
Website – daily announcements
- general information
▪ “Like” Genoa Middle School on Facebook
▪ PowerSchool
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Curricular Choices
▪ 6th Grade: Math, Social Studies, Language
Arts, Science, Lit. Skills for Career
Exploration, PE, Music (Band or Orchestra)
▪ 7th Grade: Math, Social Studies, Language
Arts, Science, Engineering & Design, Art,
Music (Band, Orchestra or Choir)
▪ 8th Grade: Math, Social Studies, Language
Arts, Science, PE or Spanish, Music (Band,
Orchestra or Choir)
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Middle/High School Math
Progressions
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Opportunities for Gifted
Students
▪ Students are placed in classes based on
data. Our coordinator, Mrs. Pellington,
will be working with teachers to
differentiate material.
▪ Our coordinator, Mrs. Pellington, will
offer opportunities for special
seminars.
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Music in the Middle Schools
▪ Doug Hildreth/John Laswell, Band
Directors
[email protected]
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6th
Grade:
▪ Band / Orchestra
▪ Instrument fitting at Central HS Auditorium
April 13th and 14th at 7pm
▪ 7th and 8th Grade:
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Band
Choir
Orchestra
Jazz Band (Extra Curricular) - $15*
*May be subject to change in 2016-2017
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Electronics
▪ Cell Phone Policy – no use in class
w/o teacher permission.
▪ Use in study hall for academics only
with permission.
▪ Students are not to make calls during
school hours. We request that
phones be stored in lockers when
not in use.
▪ Urgent messages can be left with
school secretary.
▪ If your student feels ill, he/she
should go to the clinic. If necessary, a
call home will be made from there.
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PE Lockers/Security
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All Staff at Genoa Middle School …
... are committed to working with you
and your student to help him/her grow
academically and socially so that he/she
can be successful here and beyond!
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Reminder for Parents
▪ Your students need you to be part of their
education.
▪ Talk to them about their daily challenges.
▪ Mark your calendars with interim dates and
grade card dates.
▪ E-mail or call teachers.
▪ If something doesn’t feel right, go with your
intuition.
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Questions and Answers
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Interested in Seeing the
Building?
▪ Sixth grade floor
▪ NJHS students are here to assist you
▪ Feel free to explore your building
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Genoa Middle School
Thank you for attending!
We can’t wait to see you in
August!
Have a great year!
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