5th Grade Parent Orientation.

1. BRMS
A School To Watch
Welcome!
Mr. Mullen- Principal
Mr. Currie-Dean of Students
Mrs. Grasso- Guidance Counselor

2. BRMS Mission Statement:
• All members of the Black River Middle School
community are committed to developing a
community of life-long learners through the
pursuit of academic excellence, parent
involvement, staff development, and planning
for success for all students.

3. This mission provides each student with an
excellent education, which develops:
• Academic achievement
• Intellectual and social competence
• Respect for the individual, and in the process
meets the unique physical, social, emotional,
and intellectual needs of the rapidly changing
pre-adolescent.

4. Our Focus:
• Instruction- Sustained Excellence
• Positive School Climate
• Open Communication

5. Elements of Instruction
• Review of homework from previous day
• Anticipatory Set
• Pre-Assessment
• State Objective/Essential Questions
• Direct Instruction (Lecture, Power Point/Google Docs,
Flipping)
• Guided Practice

6. Elements of Instruction
• Independent Practice (individual or work in pairs)
• Small Group Instruction
• Summary of Work-Writing Activity
• Closure Activity/ Check for understanding (Exit
slips)
• Assign Homework/ Reinforcement

7. Core Subjects
• ILA (Integrated Language Arts)
• Math
• Science (Sci. Inquiry-7th)
(Physics-8th
)
• Social Studies (Global Connections-6th)
• Language (Spanish , French, Chinese)

8. Specials
• Physical Education/Health
• Information and Technology- 8th
Grade
• Computer Applications
• Art
• Performing Arts
• STEM-(Innovation and Design)

9. ENRICHMENT
• Band
• Chorus
• GIST
• Extra Help
• Peer Tutors
• Study Island/Independent Reading

10. BRMS Web Site
• Homework/E-boards
• Monthly Calendar/Monthly Report
• Sports Schedules/Directions
• Sports Physical Form on Nurse’s E-board
• Activities
• Daily Announcements
• Power School Parent Portal User Guide
• Social Media

11. BRMS Activities
• Sports Teams- Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Field
Hockey, Wrestling, Dance, Cross-country, Lacrosse
• Clubs- Homework, Service, Yearbook, Video Newspaper,
Robotics, Forensics, Student Government, Destination
Imagination, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Honors
Music, Art, Drama, Spanish, French, Chinese, Numerators,
Abilities Awareness, Environmental, Chess/Scrabble
Solar Sprints, Math Explorations, Sports Club
Intramurals- Volleyball

12. Guidance Department
• Mrs. Miller Jones-Guidance Secretary
• Mrs. Beth Grasso-Guidance Counselor
• Services
– Individual meetings- academic, social, emotional
– Groups-study skills, support, lunch, book clubs
– Peer Tutoring Program
– Career Day
– Student Government- dances, spirit days
– Resources-books, community agencies, outside
referrals
– I&RS,504 Coordinator

13. Things to Know
• Suggested Summer Reading List
• Supply List
• Activities
• Magazine Sales/Washington Trip
• Use of the Daily Planner/Student Handbook
• Lockers
• Lunch
• Instant Alert System
• Advisory Program
• Information Night

14. Together We Create Success
• Superintendent
• School Board
• Teachers/Staff
• Parents
• Students
• PTO
• Education Foundation