Cavalier Newsflash
Vol. 1 - Taking Center Stage!
Lights, camera, action!
- Greet students at the door before every class period.
- Take a few minutes at the start of each class period to "build community" in your classroom. A quick check-in, empty-the-cup or team-building activity can go a long way!
Check out the video below of what one middle school in Arizona did to build connections between teachers and students.
Activity ideas for the first week of school.
First day procedures.
First Day Procedures: Welcome Back Cavaliers
Before School: Teachers will pick up student locator cards from their mailboxes.
Teachers will distribute student locator cards & student handbook in Advisory. We want staff to review the student handbook with students for the first 10 days of school ( see pacing guide). Please refer to the Advisory List to direct students to the appropriate classroom. All staff not assigned to an Advisory class will help, direct and assist students to their classes.
The first day will be a full menu schedule – please post
First Day of School Bell Schedule
Advisory 08:15 – 08:45 (30)
Period 1 08:50 - 09:45 (55)
Period 2 09:50 - 10:40 (50)
Nut. Break 10:40 - 10:55 (15)
Period 3 11:00 - 11:50 (50)
Period 4 11:55 - 12:45 (50)
LUNCH 12:50 - 01:20 (30)
Period 5 01:25 – 02:15 (50)
Period 6 02:20- 03:10 (50)
Advisory
1. Distribute locator cards to all students. Have students write down their schedule on the handout given by Ms. Wise.
2. Send students without locator cards to the main office
3. A Campus Supervisor will collect extra locator cards and take them to Ms. Miranda in Attendance
4. Direct students who have a class missing from his/her locator card (e.g. no Per.3) to report to the Counseling Center at the beginning of the period for which they have no class.
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5. Direct students with 2 different classes assigned for the same period on their locator card to report to the Counseling Center at the beginning of the period in question.
6. Periods 1-6: Please take attendance using Infinite Campus
7. Check all student locator cards and make sure all students are in the correct class. Admit only students with a locator card that is district computer-printed.
8. Remind students that there will be no student initiated schedule changes during Nutrition Break and lunch. (PLEASE DO NOT SEND STUDENTS TO THE COUNSELING CENTER).
9. Late arriving students are to go to the attendance windows to get a locator card. (PLEASE DO NOT ADMIT STUDENTS WITHOUT A LOCATOR CARD).
10. Help students find their class during the first 10 min. of your prep period.
11. Please do not send students back because of large classes. Classes will be balanced by the 10th day of the semester (August 2nd) per S.E.A. contract.
Day 2 & 3: Grade level expectations assemblies during Advisory.
Please walk 8th grade students to the MPB on 7/24 after taking attendance. We will have 8th grade expectations assemblies during advisory on 7/24/18.
We will have 7th grade expectations assemblies during advisory on 7/25/18.
The schedule will be adjusted with extra time during advisory for both days.
Extended Advisory Regular Day
Advisory 08:15 – 09:05 (50)
Period 1 09:10 - 10:00 (50)
Period 2 10:05 - 10:53 (48)
Nut. Break10:53 - 11:03 (10)
Period 3 11:08 - 11:56 (48)
Period 4 12:01 - 12:49 (48)
LUNCH 12:54 - 01:24 (30)
Period 5 01:29 – 02:17 (48)
Period 6 02:22- 03:10 (48)
Student handbook review.
Student Handbook Review
Thank you for reviewing the handbook with our students to help them apply themselves at the highest levels as students and scholars.
7/23/18
Monday
· Locator Card Review: remind students to keep it in a safe location until they get their ID card. They will need their locator card to receive an ipad.
· Collect all handouts except iPad contract & turn them into the main office
· Post IPad distribution schedule on the white board
Student handbook
· PG 4: Bell Schedules
· PG: 5 Important Dates
· Lunch Application
· Greet students and do a short welcome back activity
· Allow for Q&A from students on handouts
· 8th grade students will get iPads on 7/24 & 7/25 through Math Classes
· 7th grade students will get iPads on 7/26 & 7/27 through Math Classes
· Please review the locator card with students. Identify ID number, School Lunch Pin #, and any schedule issues
· Have students copy their class schedule on to the schedule graphic organizer
· Review first day procedures with students for example: where do I go if I need a period 1 or if I have a duplicate period?
· Lunch Applications are due ASAP Please encourage students to fill out an application
7/24/18
Tuesday
· Extended advisory time 8th grade Expectation assemblies
· If you are not scheduled to go to MPB then review the student handbook PG 6 & 7 Attendance expectations
· Take 8th grade students to MPB during advisory
· Keep collecting handouts and Lunch applications from students and turn them in to the main office
· iPad Distribution 8th grade Math classes. Student must have ID or Locator card to receive an iPad
7/25/18
Wednesday
· Extended advisory time 7th grade Expectation assemblies
· If you are not scheduled to go to MPB then review the student handbook PG 6 & 7 Attendance expectations
· Take 7th grade students to MPB during advisory
· Keep collecting handouts and Lunch applications from students and turn them in to the main office
· iPad Distribution 8th grade Math classes. Student must have ID or Locator card to receive an iPad
7/26/18
Thursday
Review the student handbook
· PG 8, 9
Student information – Academics & Counseling Center
· iPad Distribution 7th grade Math classes. Student must have ID or Locator card to receive an iPad
· Greet students and do a short welcome back activity
· Ask students what their goals for middle school are and have them share with the class.
· Allow for Q&A from students on handouts
7/27/18
Friday
Review the student handbook
· PG 10 & 11
Behavior expectations – UNIFORM POLICY
· iPad Distribution 7th grade Math classes. Student must have ID or Locator card to receive an iPad
7/30/18
Monday
Review the student handbook
· PG 12, 13, 14
Behavior Expectations
· Once you review the anti-bullying pledge
7/31/18
Tuesday
Student handbook Review
· PG 15, 16, 17 & 18
Library information & circulation policies
· Text book distribution 8th grade via History Classes & Sped
8/01/18
Wednesday
Student handbook Review
· PG 19-21
Supports and Interventions
Homework & Tutoring
· Text book distribution 8th grade via History Classes & Sped
8/02/18
Thursday
Student handbook Review
· Review our Anti-bullying pledge PG 22
· CVM Expectations PG 25
· Text book distribution 7th grade via History Classes & Sped
8/03/18
Friday
Student handbook Review
· iPads responsibilities
PG 23, 24 & 25
· Text book distribution 7th grade via History Classes & Sped
2018 Parent Orientation
CVM Welcome Back Pre-service day.
Chula Vista Middle School
Email: julio.alcala@sweetwaterschools.org
Website: http://cvm.sweetwaterschools.org/
Location: 415 5th Avenue, Chula Vista, CA, USA
Phone: (619) 498-6800
Twitter: @CVM_Principal