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Mrs. Menchaca Mr. Gitto Mrs. Sykes

Guidance Caseload 2011-2012 Joyce Menchaca Bruce Gitto Paula Sykes Ext. 1421 (B129) Ext. 1424 (C136) Ext. 1420 (B128) 6C - Emerald Team 6A - Cobalt Team 6B - Amber Team 7A - Purple Team 7C - Green Team 7B - Silver Team 8A - Red Team 8C - Orange Team 8B - Blue Team

Important School Dates 2011-2012 Back to School Night: Monday, September 19, 2011 School Parent Conference Dates: *All dates are half days to accommodate conferences. Tuesday, January 10, 2012 6^th, 7th, & 8^th grades 5:30 to 7:30 Wednesday, January 11, 2012 7^th & 8^th grades 12:30 to 2:30 Wednesday, January 11, 2012 6^th grade 1:15 to 3:15 Thursday, January 12, 2012 6^th, 7th, & 8^th grades 5:30 to 7:30 Friday, January 13, 2012 7^th & 8^th grades 12:30 to 2:30 Friday, January 13, 2012 6^th grade 1:15 to 3:15 Interim and Report Card Dates: Marking Report Card Interim Report Card Period Period Ending Dates Issue Dates 1 10/4/11 11/14/11 11/18/11 2 12/14/11 1/27/12 2/3/12 3 2/28/12 4/4/12 4/20/12 4 5/10/12 6/15/12 6/15/12

	Testing Dates 2011-2012 NJ Assessment of Skills and Knowledge –ASK 6, 7 & 8^th Grades April 23, 24, 25, 26, 2012 (regular testing) April 30, May 1, 2, 3, 4, 2012 (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