This is the presentation used at the opening of our September 11, 2014 back to school night at JPMS

1. Welcome to John Poole Middle School
2014 – 2015 Back to School Night

2. JPMS Staff Introduction
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3. A Little Bit About Mr. Sinclair
• This is my 17th year of education
• Serve on numerous county workgroups & advisories
• Love technology and its use in education
Strongly believe that it is our role to provide
students with the tools and supports needed for
them to leave middle school able to choose their
own path!
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4. Our Shared Vision
The Timberwolf community experiences joy in
learning, celebrates excellence, and values
positive relationships.
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5. Our Shared Mission
At John Poole Middle School, our mission is to:
– promote joy in learning through motivation and
engagement
– celebrate excellence by acknowledging
achievement
– foster a shared responsibility for academic and
social success
– value positive relationships, thereby promoting
a respectful and supportive learning environment
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6. Our Instructional Focus
Supporting our students in developing the
perseverance skills needed to manage and analyze
complex texts around (a) central concept(s) in order
to:
• synthesize information
• develop claims and provide evidence to effectively
support claims
• incorporate academic language
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7. Dr. Starr, Superintendent of Schools
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8. Technology Initiatives
• WiFi
• Chromebooks
• Google Apps for Education
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9. Student Service Learning Hours
Mrs. Arnold
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10. SSL Graduation Requirements
• All students must earn 75 hours by Graduation from
high school
• Special awards possible in Middle School:
– Superintendent’s SSL Award
• 75 hours between May 2, 2014 and May 1, 2015
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11. Options to Earn SSL Hours
1. Successful completion of academic classes infused with
SSL activities
– 10 SSL hours, Grade 6 Science
– 10 SSL hours, Grade 7 English
– 10 SSL hours, Grade 8 Social Studies
2. Participation in service activities sponsored by school
clubs and organizations
3. Involvement in community organizations and activities
that are pre-approved for SSL
4. Participation in activities not pre-approved please see
Mrs. Arnold
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12. John Poole Middle School PTA
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13. The JPMS PTA
• Jennifer Kasten - President
• Dawn Albert - Vice President
• Jennifer Hitchcock - Secretary
• Michelle Hobbs - Treasurer
• Wendy Gotlewski – Membership
Coordinator
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14. JPMS PTA Activities
• Produces and distributes student directories in the
fall
• Supports the JPMS student awards program
• Provides support to obtain guest speakers
• Assists in school improvement efforts
• Staff appreciation
• 8th Grade Promotion
• Magnet preparation
• So much more…..
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15. Staying Informed
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16. Back to School Night Schedule
Period Time
1 7:25 – 7:31
2 7:35 – 7:41
3 7:45 – 7:51
4 7:55 – 8:01
5 8:05 – 8:11
6 8:15 – 8:21
7 8:25 – 8:31
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