Moving OnThe Transition from 5-6
Toronto District School Board
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Welcome Parents/Guardians and
Students•Mckee P.S.
• Lillian P.S.
• Finch P.S.
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Cummer Valley Middle School• 590 students• Grades 6,7,8• This year:• 4 Regular 6• 1 Gifted 6• 1 ESL 6
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Administrators Principal: Mrs. Lew Vice Principal: Mr. Messersi
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A Celebration of CharacterCummer Valley is a safe, caring and inclusive school where everyone belongs!
Teachers and administrators are available to help students achieve their best
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We Value Each and every student A strong public education system
a partnership of students, schools, family, and community
The uniqueness and diversity of our students and our community
The commitment and skills of our staff Equity, innovation, accountability, and
accessibility A learning environment that is safe,
nurturing, positive, and respectful.
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Student Expectations To be treated with respect and dignity
by all members of the school community
To learn in a safe and secure learning environment where individual differences are recognized & respected
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Student Responsibilities To show RESPECT for self, other students,
all adults in the school, and school property
To come to school ON TIME, ready and prepared to learn
To consistently follow school expectations and to take responsibility for his/her own actions
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Parent/Guardian Expectations• To be treated with respect and dignity by all
members of school community
• To receive regular communication from the school regarding student progress
• To be kept informed of school activities and initiatives
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Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
• To support school staff in maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment
• To ensure that students attend school regularly and are prepared to learn
• To monitor child’s homework and progress
• To communicate regularly with school
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Life At Cummer…The 4 A’s Athletics – Badminton, Volleyball,
Basketball, Floor Hockey, Softball, Soccer, Track and Field, Cross Country
Arts – Drama, Visual Arts, Band, Choir, Talent Show
Academics – Peer Tutor Club, Speech Competitions, Math contests, Robotics
Attitude – Student Council, Me to We, The Eco Club, Future Aces, Boys to Men, Office Announcers
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What To Expect In Grade 6 Lockers/locks
AgendasCo-curricular activities/clubs/sports
6 Day Cycle No Recess Break
Increased Homework Specialized Teachers
More Independence, Responsibility
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The School Day8:45 the school bell rings and
you may go to your lockerFirst period begins at 9:00If you are late you will need a
late slipNutrition break is from 10:42-
10:54Dismissal is at 3:12Classes are 50 min. in length
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Cummer Valley Middle School Student Timetable 2013-2014
Student 6 Staff Adviser: XXXXXX Room: XX DAY PERIOD TIME DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6
8:45 to 9:00 Access to Locker 1 9:00 to 9:50
CORE JL
Room 210
PE DW Gym
FRENCH SH
Room 114
CORE JL
Room 210
CORE JL
Room 210
MUSIC VH/BG
Room 101/102
2 9:52 to 10:42
CORE JL
Room 210
MUSIC VH/BG
Room 101/102
CORE JL
Room 210
FRENCH SH
Room 114
CORE JL
Room 210
FRENCH SH
Room 114
10:42-10:54 B R E A K
3 10:56 to 11:46
CORE JL
Room 210
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
SR Room 103
CORE JL
Room 210
PE DW Gym
CORE JL
Room 210
SCIENCE AS
Room 103
4 11:48 to 12:38
LUNCH SCIENCE
AS Room 107
LUNCH CORE
JL Room 210
LUNCH CORE
JL Room 210
5 12:38 to 1:28
PE DW Gym
LUNCH CORE
JL Room 210
LUNCH FRENCH
SH Room 114
LUNCH
6 1:30 to 2:20
FS/DR/VA JL/JT/KB
205/206/202
CORE JL
Room 210
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
SR Room 103
CORE JL
Room 210
SCIENCE AS
Room 107
CORE JL
Room 210
7 2:22 to 3:12
FRENCH SH
Room 114
CORE JL
Room 210
FS/DR/VA JL/JT/KB
205/206/202
CORE JL
Room 210
FS/DR/VA JL/JT/KB
205/206/202
CORE JL
Room 210
3:12 to 4:00
Extra Curricular Activities/Extra Help
The official school day is from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Students who have fulfilled all responsibilities may be dismissed at 3:12 p.m.
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Lunch Hour/CafeteriaThere are 2 lunch
periods: periods 4 and 5
Students can buy food during morning Break or at Lunch
Variety of healthy choices
$5 lunch combos
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How Is Middle School Different?Half of the day you are in CORE taking
language arts, math, social studies, media and library (media and library are NOT every day)
The other half of the day you rotate through different classes on different days
These include: science and technology, French, drama and dance, visual arts, family studies and physical education
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French• You will take French 5
times in a 6 day cycle• At the end of the year
all the grade 6s go to Le Papillon; a fancy French restaurant downtown
Our Music Program
Design and TechnologyYou will take
Design and Technology as part of your science program
You will be designing, creating and building
Visual Arts
Drama and Dance• You will take drama
and dance for 1/3 of the year• Students have a lot
of fun learning new games, dances and performing!
Family Studies ~ CookingStudents enjoy
cooking and eating!
Physical Education• You will take
physical education all year – 3 times in a cycle of 6 days• You will need to
purchase a uniform during the first week of school
English as a Second Language Class
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School Guidance ProgramPROVIDE SUPPORT AND COUNSELLING FOR:
• Students and their families
• Academic areas of need
• Personal/Social areas of need
• Course selection process
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School Guidance Program
Some Advice For Parents…
Stay involved…don’t hesitate to call your child’s teacher or counsellor
Talk…talk…talk…to your child!!!
We do give homework…and we do offer after school support
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School Guidance ProgramSome Advice For Parents…Be careful of electronic devices
Proper time management at home is very important…electronic addiction is on the rise.
Electronic Devices should remain in the locker, turned off unless permission from the teacher is given to use for assignments – this includes lunch time
Get informed (cyber safety)Youtube, MSN, Facebook, Texting, InstagramGaming
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School Guidance ProgramTips for Success…
Be at School On-Time!!
Complete your Homework!!
Get Involved!!
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TRANSITION TASKS FOR PARENTS• Adjustment to many teachers
• Adjustment to changes in child’s interests, responsibilities, privileges, independence
• Monitor child’s academic progress and supervise homework
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TRANSITION TASKS FOR PARENTS• Encourage child to make wise decisions
• Enjoy spending time together
• Breathe
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QUESTIONS?