Welcome to Francis Howell Middle School

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Welcome to Francis Howell Middle School

• (Team 6-1) (Team 6-2)

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• Eric Wilson Special Education
• Eric.wilson_at_fhsdschools.org
• 636.851.
• Julie Ptak Mathematics
• Julie.ptak_at_fhsdschools.org
• 636.851.
• Jason Hughes Science
• jason.hughes_at_fhsdschools.org
• 636.851.4935
• Marushka Royse Geography
• Marushka.royse_at_fhsdschools.org
• 636.851.41925
• Kay Wolfard Communication Arts / Team Leader
• kay.wolfard_at_fhsdschools.org
• 636.851.4940

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• Chris Korte Special Education
• christine.korte_at_fhsdschools.org
• 636.851.4936
• Kathleen Nickens Geography
• kathleen.nickens_at_fhsdschools.org
• 636.851.4915
• Scott Pinkham Science
• scott.pinkham_at_fhsdschools.org
• 636.851.4943
• Deanna Moylan Communication Arts
• Deanna.moylan_at_fhsdschools.org
• 636.851.4913
• Cara Gibson Mathematics / Team Leader
• Cara.gibson_at_fhsdschools.org
• 636.851.4888

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Physical Education

• Mr. Doug Casler
• 636-851-4917
• douglas.casler_at_fhsdschools.org
• Mrs. Jessica McConnell
• 636-851-4916
• jessica.mcconnell_at_fhsdschools.org

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Communication

• Daily homework and team news can be obtained in
  two different ways

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1. Daily Planner Checks

• Students are required to write assignment and
  objectives in their planners.
• Check planners daily to help develop
  responsibility for their own academic success.
• Students forget about this important habit.
  Remind them!

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1. Daily Planner Checks
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3. Team Websites

• Both teams manage a team webpage that contains
  all of the teams information.
• Team pages can be found by scrolling down on the
  Francis Howell Middle School home page to Team
  6-1 or Team 6-2
• http//fhm.fhsd.k12.mo.us

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6th grade Student Expectations

• Students will
• practice the four core ethical values of
• Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, and Compassion
• come to class with required tools and completed
  assignments.
• take pride in their effort and produce a quality
  product to the best of their ability.
• understand and respect others right to learn.

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6th grade Parent Expectations

• Compare daily emails/team websites to your
  students daily planner
• Stay in touch with teachers
• Check grades frequently on Parent Internet Viewer
• Hold your child accountable for completing work
  and studying!

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Parent Internet Viewer

• Parents have internet access to student grades
  and attendance.
• A required password will be mailed to you after
  school begins.
• A teachers grade book is constantly changing (a
  blank doesnt mean zero credit)

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Parent Internet Viewer

• Try out Parent Viewer on your own when it comes
  online for 6th graders in September.
• If you need assistance you can attend one of two
  training sessions held on

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Tutoring

• General tutoring will be available on Tuesdays
  and Thursdays in room 105/152Sign up the day
  before
• All tutoring will be from 315 to 415. Please
  have your students picked up no later than 415
  PM.

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Team Supplies

• The supply list is available on the Francis
  Howell Middle School home page at
  http//fhm.fhsd.k12.mo.us and paper copies can be
  found in our classrooms.

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Team Supplies

• The lined composition books should be bound so
  that pages cannot be torn out.
• Graph paper composition books can be purchased
  tonight from your math teacher or can be found at
  OfficeMax.

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Team Supplies

• Please have a calculator, ruler, and protractor
  for use at home.
• Calculators DO NOT have to be fancy!
• They need to have a square root key and a /-
  key.
• Supplies, especially paper and pencils, need to
  be replenished regularly.

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Field Trips

• Weldon Spring Site in October
• Reading Incentive in April

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Physical Education

• Lockers
• Small and Large
• Locks Provided
• Uniforms
• Gray Shirt and Black Shorts
• Tennis Shoes
• Deodorant
• Take home Friday/ Return Monday
• Rentals
• 1st- Call Home
• 2nd- Call Home
• 3rd- Detention Warning
• 4th- Detention

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Physical Education

• Intramurals
• Health
• Start September
• 2 sessions- 4weeks and 5 weeks
• Need to have a notebook

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EXPLO wheel

• Students will spend 6 weeks in each of the
  following areas
• Art
• Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS)
• Industrial technology
• Piano Keyboarding
• Drama
• World Cultures

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Art

• Mary Charlton
• Mary.charlton_at_fhsdschools.org
• Plan time 845-932
• 636-851-4878
• 6 week class. Students will know the Elements
  Line, Shape and Color

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Family and Consumer Science (FACS) Teachers

• Mrs. Hurt
• mary.hurt_at_fhsdschools.org
• 636-851-4895
• Best time to contact (1145-1237)
• Mrs. Kurowski
• 636-851-4926
• debbie.kurowski_at_fhsdschools.org
• Best time to contact (1240-130)

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Industrial Technology

• Mr. Wuertenberg
• mark.wuertenberg_at_fhsdschools.org
• Best time to contact (936-1023)
• Mr. R Proctor
• roger.proctor_at_fhsdschools.org
• Best time to contact (226-315)

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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

• EXPLO - 6TH GRADE
• TECH. 1 - 7TH GRADE
• TECH. 2 - 8TH GRADE

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Course Outcomes

• Students in Explo will learn
• Problem Solving Techniques
• Construct and Finish a Clip Board
• Basic Shop Safety
• Aeronautics and Build an Airplane

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Course Outcomes

• Students in IT 1 will learn
• Basic Drafting Skills
• How to Design and Build a Clock
• Hand Tools Identification and Usage
• Basic Shop Safety
• Assemble and Construct a Tool Tray

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Program Goals

• These Program Goals involve process skills that
  lend themselves to a variety of activities.
  These goals can be mastered throughout the course
  as content knowledge and skills are taught and
  learned, and other program goals and core
  objectives are achieved.

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Course Outcomes

• Students in IT 2 will learn
• Drafting Skills
• How to Design and Build a Co2 Car
• Power Tools and Machine Safety
• Technology Module Applications
• To Construct a Project Utilizing above Skills

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Course Outcomes

• Students in IT 1 will learn
• Basic Drafting Skills
• How to Design and Build a Clock
• Hand Tools Identification and Usage
• Basic Shop Safety
• Assemble and Construct a Tool Tray

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Piano Keyboarding

• Mr. Lacey
• michaellacey_at_fhsdschools.org

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Speech and Drama
Ms. Mary Grau
Room 103 mary.grau_at_fhsdschools.org 636-851-4914 P
lan Time 845-932
(Drama Queen)
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World Cultures Christy Bear christy.bear_at_fhsd
schools.org [phone] Best time to
contact 134-221
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World Cultures Course Outcomes

• Cultural information about French, Spanish, and
  German speaking countries
• Basic phrases/numbers in French, Spanish, and
  German

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World Cultures Expectations

• Students are expected to
• Have all necessary materials each day
• Practice skills learned in class
• Participate in class activities
• Have fun!
• The best way to help your child? Ask them to
  teach you some new words in French, German and
  Spanish!

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6th Grade Choir

• Mrs. Tina M. Bishop, NBCT
• [phone]
• tina.bishop_at_fhsdschools.org
• Plan Time -845-932

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Performance Dates

• Cardinals vs. Cubs Game-115 p.m.
• Veteran's Day Concert -11/11 at 7 p.m.
• Winter Concert-12/15 at 7 p.m.
• Spring Concert -5/11 at 7 p.m.

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Instrumental Music (Band)

• Mrs. Keely Abeln
• keely.abeln_at_fhsdschools.org
• Best time to contact 1145-1237
• Mr. Chris Miller
• chris.miller_at_fhsdschools.org

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Instrumental Music Important Dates

• Band Concert Dates
• Cardinals Game August 29th (7th/8th only)
• Veterans Day Celebration Nov. 11th (8th only)
• Winter Concert December 17th
• Jazz Band Concert April 26th
• Spring Concert May 13th
• Beginning Band Parents, check the BAND HANDBOOK
  for after school practices

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Caitlin McGinleycaitlin.mcginley_at_fhsdschools.org

• Reading Intervention
• 6-8th grade

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Read 180Mrs. Puzzellaroxanne.puzzella_at_fhsdscho
ols.org636-851-4922Plan time 845-932
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Read 180 Goals

• Improvement in
• reading comprehension
• vocabulary
• word attack skills
• fluency

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Spectra 6 7 8 Mrs. LaVictoire

• molly.lavictoire_at_fhsdschools.org
• Best time to contact
• 936-1023

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Spectra Info.

• Technology Mac Dell programs such as
  powerpoint, garage band, Imovie, podcasting
• Research types, bibliographic skills, thesis
  statements
• Affective working with others, problem solving,
  empathy

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