Welcome to George P. Mitchell Intermediate School Established 1996 Our Mitchell Family The Klapesky Family Our Mitchell Family The Johnson Family Our Mitchell Family The Rascoe Family Our Mitchell Family The Madore Family Our Mitchell Family The Mote Family Clinic Debbie Robbins, Nurse Leslie Purvis, Clinic Assistant Receptionists Carolyn Czubinski Susan Holick Library/Media Center Mary Ellen Bryant Orientation Focus What Mitchell Intermediate School has to offer Transition Plan Future Events Write questions on index cards-someone will call or email you Intermediate School Rationale Elementary Philosophy Transition between elementary and junior high Feeder Organizational Model K-4th, K-6th 5th-6th 7th-8th McCullough TWHS 9th Grade Campus TWHS 10th-12th Grade Senior Campus Elementary School McCullough Junior High Mitchell Intermediate is a bridge from elementary school to McCullough Junior High School! History of Mitchell Intermediate School School named after George P. Mitchell, founder of The Woodlands Opened: August 1996 School Mascot: Mustang School Colors: Teal and White 20 Years of Excellence Mitchell’s Instructional Focus Learning Community Model Looping Engaging curriculum Academic Placement Learning Communities are balanced Gifted and Talented Identification (all LC teachers are GT certified) There are GT students in each LC Students needing a variety of services or interventions are placed in every LC Math program-only accelerated program Academic Placement Language Arts/ Social Studies Science Math Language Arts/ Social Studies Each LC is designed to meet a variety of instructional needs/services which include: Gifted/Talented, Special Education, English as a Second Language and 504. Math Placement 4th Graders will take a placement test during the testing window of May 13-27 at their elementary school Results of the testing will be made available to Mitchell Intermediate in June Mitchell Intermediate administrators and counselors will receive 4th Grader’s STAAR results in June Information will be evaluated and given to each 5th Grade Math teacher to place students appropriately at the beginning of the school year Math teachers will notify parents of their child’s math placement the second week of school New Math Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) [email protected] New Math Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Gifted and Talented Enrichment Students identified GT in the following content areas received enrichment in their identified area(s). In addition, they participate in: All Content Areas-Envision projects Math-Placed in Advanced Math & compete in Math Olympiad Science-Projects based on their interest level (i.e.; Invention Convention, Toshiba Exploravision, Science Fair ) Transition Difference More academic teachers in 5th grade Teachers will expect students to develop independent organizational skills (checking the board outside each classroom for specified materials) More fine arts options Lockers Students sit at lunch with their entire LC (100 children) not just their “homeroom” STAAR Texas students will take the STAAR Test (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness) 5th Grade 6th Grade Math-March 29, May 9 Math-May 9 Reading-March 30, May 10 Reading-May 10 Science – May 11 Typical Day at Mitchell-Teal Day 8:30 a.m.-Locker/Prepare for class 8:45 a.m.-Tardy bell rings 8:50 a.m.-Announcements 8:55-10:00 a.m. Math 10:00-11:00 a.m.-Science 11:00-11:40 a.m.-Lunch/Recess 11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.-Science 12:00-1:05 p.m.-Language Arts/Social Studies 1:05-1:50 p.m.-Fine Arts 1:50-3:05 p.m.-Language Arts/Social Studies 3:05-3:35 p.m.-Advisory Typical Day at Mitchell-White Day 8:30 a.m.-Locker/Prepare for class 8:45 a.m.-Tardy bell rings 8:50 a.m.-Announcements 8:55-10:00 a.m. Math 10:00-11:00 a.m.-Science 11:00-11:40 a.m.-Lunch/Recess 11:45 a.m.-1:05 p.m.-Language Arts/Social Studies 1:05-1:50p.m.-PE 1:50-2:35 p.m.-Fine Arts 2:35-3:05 p.m.-Language Arts/Social Studies 3:05-3:35 p.m.-Advisory Arrival/Dismissal Procedures Crossing guards are on duty beginning at 8:10 a.m. Bikers-secure bikes on a bike rack and proceed along the sidewalk to the gym Walkers-follow the sidewalk to the gym Car Riders-parents will enter the large parking lot off of Alden Bridge Drive and proceed to the gym to drop off and pick up their child Please do not park along Alden Bridge Drive, Kuykendahl, or Autumn Branch neighborhood Arrival/Dismissal Procedures Bus Riders-students riding the bus will load and unload in the front circle drive We ask parents to refrain from using the front drive in the morning and at dismissal time. If you are picking up your child between 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., you may use the front drive off of Kuykendahl. Arrival/Dismissal Procedures The only change of transportation you need to provide is when a child is riding a different bus than their assigned bus or if your child is requesting to ride a bus home with a friend. You then write a note your child will give to the receptionists before school begins. A “Transportation Emergency Request Form” will be completed and signed by Mrs. Klapesky. Your child will pick it up in the front office before they get on a bus they don’t normally ride. The bus driver will not allow a child to ride his/her bus without this authorization form. We will only call for a “Severe Weather Dismissal” if there is heavy rain and/or lightning. Mrs. Klapesky will send an email as soon as the decision is made. Students will not be permitted to be bikers or walkers. Arrival/Dismissal Procedures If your child has a doctor’s appointment and will be picked up during the school day, please write a note indicating when you will be picking him/her up. Have your child give the note to the receptionists before the school day begins. Your child will receive a “Golden Ticket” they show their teacher to report to the front office. Morning Activities Many students participate in activities that require they arrive prior to the instructional day. Students in Choir, Orchestra, and Band needing to attend morning rehearsals will receive a “Mitchell Musician” badge that will permit them to enter the school through the gym doors. All other activities, such as tutorials and Content Mastery, require a “Mitchell Morning Pass” that can be found on the campus website. Students are not permitted entrance without this pass and an approved destination. Students may a few minutes prior to their scheduled time . Students can not arrive to wait in the gym until 8:10 a.m. Art Teachers Daryl Gannon April Murray Music/Choir Director Cyndie Lowry Band Directors Marcail Hicks Randy Veazey Ralph Hicks Orchestra Directors Leslie Aguilar Dr. Sheronna McMahon Fine Arts Options Art/Music-36 Weeks Band-36 Weeks Orchestra-36 Weeks One-Year Commitment Classes meet everyday for 45 minutes Physical Education Teachers Truett Avrett, Jayce Howard, and Lori Veazey Physical Education Curriculum includes units in: volleyball, basketball, football skills, soccer, gymnastics, tennis, ping pong, softball, dance, kickball, FitnessGram, and many other recreational activities. Technology Applications Technology integrated in interdisciplinary units in each content area Classroom use of 9 laptop carts, 1 iPad Cart, & 3 computer Labs Student Activities Destination Imagination Choir Ambassadors PTO Student Socials Yearbook Club Mitchell Chess Club Mitchell Tech Club Mitchell Community Service Club Student Activities Band Orchestra Eco Club Talent Show Field Trips CISD Fun Run Community Service Projects Community Service Projects Mitchell & Travis Intermediate’s Thanksgiving Project Mitchell Community Service Club Mitchell Scholarshipawarded 43 $1,000 scholarships “Paint the Path Pink” Mitchell/Travis Thanksgiving Project 2014 Mitchell Scholarship Recipients from TWHS Student Recognition Mitchell Lunch Bunch Magnificent Mustang Award LC positive reinforcement incentives End of Year Awards Ceremony Magnificent Mustang Award Student Expectations Conroe ISD Student Code of Conduct distributed in the Student/Parent Handbook Campus-wide student expectations meeting at the beginning of the year Classroom expectations reviewed at the beginning of the year Daily Attendance Dress Code Hair must be a natural color. Pink, blue, green, orange, etc. are not natural hair colors. Hairstyles must not distract from the learning environment (i.e. mohawks) Shirts may not have text or graphics that others might find offensive (i.e. explicit language, innuendoes, alcohol/tobacco advertisements) Flip flops may not be worn. Girls may wear sandals with back straps Girls may wear shorts that are mid thigh and approaching the knee (i.e. wind shorts are usually not mid-thigh) Girls may not wear spaghetti strap shirts/dresses If girls choose to wear Yoga-style pants, shirts must be long enough to cover their bottom Girls are not permitted to wear make-up Cell Phones and Social Media Cell phones are permitted but must be turned off and in lockers from the moment they arrive at school and leave school. In emergencies, students may use the front office phone. If a parent needs to get a message to their child, please call the front office. Social media causes problems for teenagers. This can cause issues for Mitchell students who might have older brothers and sisters. Sometimes younger children want to emulate their older siblings and register for sites that are not appropriate for children under 13 as that is the age restriction for these sites. Guidance Lessons Bullying prevention program “Why Try?” Organizational Tools Counseling Groups Banana Splits Group”divorce/separation “In My Heart Group”-loss of a parent “Kids Talk Group”-coping with a serious illness of a parent Team Building LC team building activities First week of school 5th Grade Field Day Advocacy Parent Access Center (automatic update) Student Access Center Mitchell Planner Weekly Communication Card Teacher Websites How is your child most comfortable advocating for themselves? Questions Throughout the Year Have your child email a question to a teacher or visit with their teachers Send an email to the teachers to clarify something Call your child’s teachers to set up a conference with your child’s teachers Call or email the grade level counselor or assistant principal LC Placement Students and parents will attend “Meet the Teachers” on Thursday, August 20 During this event, students receive their LC Placement Card indicating which LC the child has been assigned to Students and parents then go to the LC to meet their teachers and open their lockers Volunteer in CISD Parents are very much encouraged to volunteer at Mitchell Intermediate Be aware that any parent/guardian wanting to volunteer in a classroom, for a field trip, for a PTO Social, or any other event with children must complete an online “Volunteer in CISD” application Mitchell PT0 Volunteer during school events Enhance campus technology Provide funding for student enrichment programs and field trips Assist in helping to enhance instructional programs PTO President–Debbie Kaschik Future Events Instrument Evaluation-May 18-19 Choir Camp-August 10-12 “Meet the Teachers”-August 20 1st Day of School- August 24 5th Grade Parent Information Night-Sept 8 6th Grade Parent Information Night-Sept 10 Band & Orchestra Parent Meeting-Sept 15-5:30 p.m. Choir Parent Meeting-Sept 15-6:30 p.m. Questions Please write any questions on the index card provided and include an email address or phone number for a response.
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