6th Grade Orientation

August 2018

Dear Parent/Guardian:

It is a pleasure to welcome you and your child to Clayton Middle School.  I hope you have had a relaxing and enjoyable summer break.  The new school year will arrive before you know it.

The purpose of this letter is to invite you and your child to attend 6^th Grade Orientation on Tuesday, August 28^th, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:35 a.m.

This orientation will provide you and your child with important information and tools to help them succeed at CMS.  During the orientation, students will receive a copy of their schedule and the following topics will be covered to ease the transition to middle school:

Location of lockers and practice combinations

Academic requirements

“Sail to Success” Initiative Parent Session

Location of classes

Code of Conduct

Supplies required for school

Transition to middle school

Cooperative games (students should wear comfortable clothes and sneakers)

You and your child should arrive at the HS/MS cafeteria at 8:00 a.m. for a continental breakfast and welcoming session.  Parents will have an opportunity to purchase Physical Education uniforms for $20.00 at 8:45 a.m. in the Performing Arts Center.  Please see attached schedule for the remainder of the orientation.

The new school year provides the opportunity for your child to work toward his or her educational goals to ensure a successful future.  We need your help and support in making sure your child comes to school ready to learn and willing to participate in our many programs and activities.

Thank you for your help and support.  On behalf of the staff, teachers, and administration, I want to welcome your child to the new school year and wish him or her much success.

Sincerely,

Marvin Tucker

Principal

6^th Grade Middle School Orientation Schedule

Student Schedule

8:00 a.m. – 8:43 a.m.                Continental breakfast/Introduction/Transition to 6^th Grade

8:45 a.m. – 8:55 a.m.                1^st period/Location of classes and lockers

8:57 a.m. – 9:07 a.m.                2^nd period

9:09 a.m. – 9:19 a.m.                3^rd period

9:21 a.m. – 9:31 a.m.                4^th period

9:33 a.m. – 9:43 a.m.                5^th period

9:45 a.m. – 9:55 a.m.                6^th period

9:57 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.              Cooperative Games in the Gymnasium

Parent Schedule

8:00 a.m. – 8:43 a.m.                Continental breakfast/Introduction/Transition to 6^th Grade

8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.                Parents will walk over to the PAC to purchase gym uniforms

9:45 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.              “Sail to Success” Informational Session in the PAC

7th Grade NYC Trip

7th Grade NYC Trip to One World Observatory, The National September 11th Memorial Reflecting Pools, and The “Survivor Tree”

Middle School Spelling Bee 2018

Middle School Spelling Bee 2018

Congratulations to this year’s Winners: 

1st Place – Fatima Akin 8th grader

2nd Place – Donovan Wood 8th grader

3rd Place – Ariana Sorto 7th grader

New PARCC info

March 2018

Dear Parent/Guardian,

This year New Jersey will again be administering the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) as the statewide assessment for all students enrolled in grades three through eleven. This is a computer-based test that will assess your child’s knowledge of the curriculum standards in two areas – Mathematics and Language Arts.

This streamlined schedule was designed to maximize instructional classroom time and minimize test taking time.  This is a computer administered test.  This schedule is subject to change.

High School LAL testing is scheduled for April 24^th, 25^th and Math testing April 27^th, 30^th.

Students will participate in testing with their grade level and/or subject area. PARCC assessments are scheduled in 2 1/2 hour blocks.

Students with IEP/504 accommodations may have alternate schedules based on specific provisions outlined in their IEP/504 plans. We are asking students to bring a book with them from their classroom library, media center, or home. If they finish testing early, they will be asked to read quietly until the end of the session.

HS Students: 12^th grade Non-test takers will report to school by 7:43 and they will be dismissed at 12:15 each day. On Math testing days, Calculus and Pre-Cal students will report to school at 7:43 and stay for a full day.

Parent/student checklist for PARCC:

• Get a good night’s sleep
• Eat a healthy breakfast
• 8^th to 11^th grade students must bring their charged iPads to school during testing
• All students should bring their own ear buds/headphones for testing
• Do your best on the assessments
• Bring a book to read during free time

For more detailed information about PARCC testing, please visit:

https://parcc-assessment.org/parent-resources/

Thank you,

Marvin Tucker

Principal