2012-2013

Mrs. Menchaca Mr. Gitto Mrs. Sykes

Guidance Caseload 2012-2013 Joyce Menchaca Bruce Gitto Paula Sykes Ext. 1421 (B129) Ext. 1424 (C136) Ext. 1420 (B128) 7B-Silver Team 6^th Grade- Emerald 7A-Purple 8B-Blue Team Cobalt 7C-Green 8A-Red Team Mrs. Roberts 8C-Orange Mr. Hermes Mrs. Vonder Hayden

Important School Dates 2012-2013 Back to School Night: Monday, September 24, 2012 School Parent Conference Dates: *All dates are half days to accommodate conferences. Tuesday, January 8, 2013 6^th, 7th, & 8^th grades 5:30 to 7:30 Wednesday, January 9, 2013 7^th & 8^th grades 12:30 to 2:30 Wednesday, January 9, 2013 6^th grade 1:15 to 3:15 Thursday, January 10, 2013 6^th, 7th, & 8^th grades 5:30 to 7:30 Friday, January 11, 2013 7^th & 8^th grades 12:30 to 2:30 Friday, January 11, 2013 6^th grade 1:15 to 3:15 Interim and Report Card Dates: Marking Interim Report Card Report Card Period Dates Period Ending Issue Dates 1 10/12/12 11/13/12 11/19/12 2 12/19/12 1/29/13 2/4/13 3 3/8/13 4/16/13 4/22/13 4 5/20/13 6/19/13 6/19/13

	Testing Dates 2012-2013 NJ Assessment of Skills and Knowledge –ASK 6, 7 & 8^th Grades April 29, 30, May 1, 2, 2013 (regular testing) May 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 2013 (make-up testing)
Tips for a successful school year: v Know your Student Handbook (rules, policies, important dates, etc.) and use your Agenda Book v Good attendance v Good grades and study skills v Set personal and academic goals – short and long term v Get involved v Make good choices and decisions v Communicate at home v Understand the Middle School “Social Scene” v Plan for the future