This document provides information for Schalmont Middle School's back to school night. It includes an introduction, details on communicating with teachers via email or phone, an overview of the school's academics including typical homework amounts and classes, and a description of the evening's agenda which involves meeting teachers and learning about classes, schedules, and communication. The goal is to inform parents and set expectations for the school year.

1. WELCOME TO
SCHALMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL'S
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
Thanks for Coming and Please Sign In!

2. WITH THE
TEAM SEVEN
Feel !ee to ask questions anytime...

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4. Words to Think About...
"The doors we open and close each day
decide the lives we live"
- Flora Whittemore
and
"There is always one moment when the
door opens and let's the future in"
- Graham Greene
• Education Opens Doors •
• Opening the Door to You •
• Swinging Door •
• Your Child Begins Opening
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6. BRAG BEAKER
•Special deeds
•Special qualities
•Accomplishments We'% be
•Talents discreet!
•Loves
•Community Stuff
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8. MEET THE TEACHERS
INTRODUCING...

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10. Science
Mrs. Duxbury
Accelerated & Regular
Science 7
• Loves •
the Outdoors
Bike Riding
Football/Lacrosse
XC Skiing
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12. Math
Mrs. VanDyk
Accelerated & Regular
Math 7
• Loves •
Family Trips
Chocolate
Shopping
Skiing
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14. Social Studies
Mr. McAllister
Social Studies 7
• Loves •
Cape Cod
Family
Yankees
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16. Special Education
Mrs. Donofrio
She could
"Special Forces" "take"
him!
• Loves •
Libbie Lou
(Dachshund)
Disneyworld
Shoes
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18. Special Education
Mrs. D'Alessandro
• Loves •
Chocolate
The Beach
Family & Friends
Flowers
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20. English/Language Arts
Mr. George
English 6/7
• Loves •
Adirondack Hiking
Miami Dolphins
Coaching
1000 Islands
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22. Tonight's Agenda
★Communication
★M.S. Academics
★A Day in the Life...
★Our Classes
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24. •COMMUNICATION•
What's the easiest way to
contact my child's teacher?
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26. Contact the Team
•We meet every school
day from 9:15AM to
10:00AM
•Call for a progress
check, questions, some
feedback, changes at
home, etc...
• Ask for Room 112 or
dial 355-6255 (ext. 2124)
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28. Contact the Teacher
★Send an email to
any teacher's email
account.
★Send in a written
note with your child.
★Use your child's
assignment notebook
to send a note.
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30. Email Contacts
jgeorge@sabrenet.net
kvandyk@sabrenet.net
lduxbury@sabrenet.net
bmcallis@sabrenet.net
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32. Contact the Guidance Office
(355-6255- Press 6 then 9)
★Leave a message for
a teacher or team.
★Schedule a meeting
with your child's
teachers.
★ Ask for a Weekly
Progress Report (call
early in the week)
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34. Monitoring Homework
•Up to 70 minutes worth of
homework in seventh grade
•Check the Homework
Hotline!
•Quiet place without
distractions.
•Is your child using their
assignment notebook?
•Help them stay organized!
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36. WATCH OUT FOR THESE!
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37. ENCOURAGE THESE
(PLEASE)
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39. Assignment
Notebook
• First one supplied by school
• $5.00 for replacement
• Should be brought to class
and home each day
• Great communication tool!
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41. Absences
• Call guidance if your child will
be absent for two or more days.
•Work should be made up in a
reasonable time-- we're fair.
•Check homework hotline for
what's been happening in
classes.
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43. Resource
•Students can begin their
homework.
•Students may visit the library
for reading or computer use.
•Students may seek help from
teachers.
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45. Silent Reading
•NEED to have a book at ALL
TIMES!!!!
•Build your child's reading
stamina.
•Library can be visited, too.
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47. Schalmont Academics
Different Teachers, Classrooms, and Curricula
With a Common Goal:
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49. Social Studies 7
• Native Americans to
the North & South
• Binder/Oganization
• HW 3-4 days a week
• Group Projects
• Quizzes/Tests
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51. Math 7
• Grade Sheet
• Homework Almost
Every Night
• Extra Help Available
After School
• CR's Weekly
• State Test in April
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53. Science 7
• Grade Sheet
• Homework
• Extra Help
• Comprehensive Final
• Preparation for 8th
grade state test
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55. English 7
• SabreEnglish.com
• April ELA Exam
• Research Project
• The Novels
• Homework 3-4 nights
• Class Average Online
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57. The Breakfast Club
Our Student Rewards System

59. Math Award
English Character
Award Award
Science Effort
Award Award
Special
Social Studies
Recognition
Award
Award

60. Keep in
Touch--Don't
Hesitate to
Call or E-mail!
Thanks for Coming!