Triton Central Middle School

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Welcome!

• Triton Central Middle School
• Transition to 5th Grade

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• It is the vision of TCMS to create a learning
  environment where all students are motivated to
  find their purpose, to clearly see their worth,
  and to realize their full potential.

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MISSION

• Together
• In Growing
• Educated
• Respectful
• Students

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TCMS is

• A Four Star School
• Recognized by the State of Indiana for Exemplary
  Progress
• Performing at 84 on ISTEP
• Accredited by North Central Association
• One of the Best Middle Schools in Indiana

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School Improvement

• Goal By 2011, 90 of TCMS students will achieve
  mastery in reading comprehension and literary
  response and analysis, with emphasis on male and
  special education subgroups.

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People to Know

• Scott Kern, Principal
• John Hanson, Assistant Principal
• Bobby Thompson, Corporation Athletic Director
• Sally Grau, Counselor
• Brenda Miller, Secretary
• Shirley Merder, Treasurer
• Cindy Stephenson, PTO President

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7 Period Day52 Minute Classes

• Math
• Reading Plugged into Reading
• SSR/Activity Period
• Writing/Grammar
• Social Studies
• Science
• Accelerated Reading/Math
• Lunch
• Band (elective in place of AA)

• Rotation Classes (7 week daily classes)
• Art
• Computers
• Physical Education (2)
• Music

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Differences from TCES

• Students change classes each period
• Multiple teachers
• Lockers in classrooms
• 4 minute passing periods
• Weekly newsletters

• Students will become adolescents at TMS
• Experience physical and emotional changes
• Acquire more responsibility for their learning
• Develop new and different friendships

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AssessmentsStandards Based

• NWEA (Fall, Winter, Spring)
• ISTEP
• Quarterly Benchmark Assessments
• Report Cards
• Classroom Generated Assessments
• Project-Based Learning

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ISTEP 2008-2009

• Fall 2008 September 15-26
• Spring 2009
• -Writing Assessment March 2-11
• -Progress Assessment April 27-May 6
• ELA/Math All Grades
• Science Grades 4 6
• Social Studies Grades 5 7

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Remediation Opportunities

• Tutoring
• Homework Club
• Classroom
• Critical Care

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Enrichment Opportunities

• Science Exploration Club
• Art Club
• Guitar Club
• Chess Club
• SADD
• Campus Life
• Intramurals

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Discipline Mr. Hanson

• All teachers will share their classroom
  management plans with your child.
• Classroom teachers will explain student handbook
  during AA
• Students are expected to obey the rules
  established by our school community.
• RESPECT is the golden rule at TMS
• Part of growing up is learning to make good
  choices everyone makes a mistake every now and
  then.

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TMS Attendance Policy

• Students must be at school in order to be
  successful!
• It is very important for parents to call when
  their child is absent.
• Excessive absences will be turned over to the
  deputy prosecutor

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School Dress

• Shorts, skirts, and dresses must touch the knee
• All shirts must have a sleeve.
• No sagging pants, clothing that exposes the
  midriff, or low cut blouses.
• Sensible shoes
• No hats, bandanas, sunglasses or house slippers.

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School Day

• Students begin the school day at 750 AM
• Students are dismissed at 235 PM
• Students are considered tardy at 750 AM
• Excessive tardiness will result in discipline

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Lunch

• 2.25 per day (reduced 40 cents)
• We do not have cafeteria computer program. All
  money is tracked by cafeteria personnel.
• No charges permitted
• Lunch money can be carried over from week to week
• If students would like extra portions they must
  use cash.

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Communication

• Weekly Newsletters
• Email
• Internet
• Phone
• Weekly Folder (includes assignments from the week
  and community announcements)
• Midterms
• Ed-Line

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Miscellaneous Items

• Cell Phones
• Book Bags
• Make-up Homework
• Medication
• Concerns or Problems
• Go to initial point of concern first, if you do
  not get an adequate answer, go to the next level
  of authority.

• After-school Care
• Money and Change
• Bus Passes
• Electronic Devices

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TMS Guidance Mrs. Grau

• Parent Counseling
• Individual Counseling
• Classroom Guidance
• New Student Programs
• 5th and 9th Grade Orientation

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Character

• Character Education Program in all grades 5-8
• Each month we recognize a character trait.
• Students and staff are recognized monthly for
  exhibiting a selected character quality with a
  pizza party and certificate

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• Parents can see student grades
• Parents can see homework assignments
• Updated once a week
• Parents can see important information and
  schedule changes

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Media Center

• 10,000 Books in our Library
• Lower levels thru Young Adult
• Students can check out two books
• Mrs. Muir brings students to library every other
  week to check out books.
• Wide range of book selections
• Accelerated Reader Program
• AR Tests for Plugged in to Reading Books
• Open-Door Policy

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The Zone

• Lunch Menu
• Calendar of Events
• Daily Activities
• Upcoming Events
• Athletic Calendar

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Triton Central SchoolsBand Program Mrs. Thorson

• Beginning Band Starting in 5th grade
• Instrument choices Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax,
  Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone,
  Percussion
• Meets everyday for 30 minutes during AA
• Two to three concerts a year

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• 6th grade band
• Continuation of 5th grade band
• Two to three concerts a year
• ISSMA Solo and Ensemble

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• Middle School Band
• Two to three concerts per year
• Chance to participate in marching band through an
  audition
• ISSMA Concert Band Contest
• ISSMA Solo and Ensemble

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• High School Band
• Marching band for the first 9 weeks
• Concert band for rest of year
• Two to three concerts per year
• Up to 9 marching competitions per year
• Pep band
• ISSMA Solo Ensemble
• ISSMA Concert Band Contest
• Jazz Band offered during the school day

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• Winter Percussion/Winter Guard
• 4 to 6 competitions starting in February
• Perform at a few home basketball games
• Audition groups

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TMS PTO

• Cindy Stephenson, President
• Gail Mahurin, Vice President
• Carie Gossett, Secretary
• Thelma Buckel, Treasurer
• 8th Grade Rep Rachael Ackley
• 7th Grade Rep Beth Schonfeld
• 6th Grade Rep Janene Carter
• 5th Grade Rep Mattie Krautheim
• Advisory Board Emma Cusson and Paula Miller

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Be Involved in PTO

• We Need Help
• Fall Parties
• Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
• Landscaping
• Registration
• Bowling Party
• Skating Party
• Valentine Party
• Fundraisers
• 3 on 3 Tournament
• Principal Update/School Improvement

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No More Catalogue Fundraisers?!

• Tired of
• A big packet of info about selling trinkets for
  school funds?
• Worrying about your kids being out selling items?
• Taking a form to your co-workers?
• Collecting the money and the time-consuming job
  of dispersing the stuff?
• The same old junk?!

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Weve Got Just the Answer

• No more catalogue fundraisers
• Support for school and extra-curricular
  activities
• Support for staff
• Donate to the Triton Central Middle School PTO
• 40.00 per family or as much as you can
  contribute
• Our answer is even fully tax-deductible!

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Athletics Mr. Thompson

• Physical Night May 14 _at_ 530 PM in the TCHS gym
  cost 20
• Parent Meetings
• Athletic Philosophy
• Athletic Code

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Get Involved

• Competitive Athletics
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Track
• Wrestling
• (All students must have a sports physical on file
  before they can compete.)

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Dates to Remember

• 4th Grade Students will come to TMS for a tour,
  lunch and a chat with the principal.
• May 6, 8, and 9
• 5th Grade Classroom Open House
• Tuesday, August 5th
• 600 pm to 730 pm
• Students/ Parents will follow the students
  schedule and meet the 5th grade teachers.
• Teachers will share classroom rules, curriculum,
  grading procedures, and things to look forward
  to.