Western Reserve Local Schools 13850 W. Akron-Canfield Road Berlin Center, Ohio 44401 (330) 547-4100

Middle School 6-8

Mr. Saunders, Principal

13850 W. Akron-Canfield Road

Berlin Center, Ohio Mahoning County 444401 USA t: (330) 547-4100

MIDDLE SCHOOL MINUTES

Mr. Saunders, Middle School Principal

10 TIPS FOR PARENTING MIDDLE

SCHOOLERS

Carnegie Learning This fall, grades 6 -8 began using Carnegie Learning Math Series. This series is a “blended model” which means that there is a digital software program and a worktext that students use in class. This process allows students to have individualized support for all students to master the skills and processes needed to be successful in math. Our middle school math teachers have been through multiple days of training and professional development this summer to rollout the Carnegie Math program successfully. If you have any questions or need assistance with resources, please contact one of our middle school teachers and they can provide assistance. There is a link on the Western Reserve District website under Carnegie Learning Link. Also all students have accounts that allow them to access the Carnegie Math book online at home. The link to the resource page is: http://resources.carnegielearning.com/ Thanksgiving Recess be November 23,24, and 25. Classes will resume on Monday November 28th. I hope to see all of you at parent teacher conferences on November 17th

To assist in the purchasing of your child’s school

supplies, below is a list of requested items:

Middle School Supply List 2017-2018 High School 6 th Grade Supply List Standard 4 function Calculator with Square root Freshman Ti -inspire Notebook Paper Binder or Trapper Pencils Markers or Crayons Glue Scissors Highlighters Bar eraser Graph notebook (optional for math) 2 Boxes Tissues 1 Pack copy paper (for ACC Math and Reading) 7 th and 8 th Grade Supply List 1 ½ inch binder with dividers 2 folders Notebook Paper Pens (blue, black and RED) Pencils Highlighter Index cards Post it Notes 2 boxes of tissues Calculator TI 30x IIS Graph Paper notebook Dry Erase Markers NEON and Original Dry Erase erasers 7 th & 8 th Grade Language Arts ONLY 1 ½ “ -3 ring binder-PLEASE only use for this class Pack of subject dividers for 3 ring binder 2 pocket folder to keep in binder Blue /Black Pen or Pencil Red pen Highlighter Post –it-notes Notebook Paper Pencil case for 3 ring binder Tissues – homeroom teacher Index cards  Your child’s teacher may require additional items once school has started.  Please remember to check your child’s grades on Parent Assist regularly.

To reach a staff extension, call 330-547-4100. The message will say, “If you

know your party’s extension, please dial it now.” See "Contact Us" page for

details.

Elementary | Middle | High School

The middle school day begins at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 2:35 p.m. The doors open at 7:30 a.m and breakfast will be available. All middle school students should report to the cafetorium on the first day. They will meet their first period teacher and then will receive all necessary information.

To assure compliance with Ohio law, any parent volunteering at Western Reserve Local Schools must complete a BCI and FBI check. There is a fee for the service, approximately $56. Parents should contact the: Mahoning County Educational Service Center 100 DeBartolo Place Youngstown, OH 44512

Gym Class

As you start to look for shoes to begin the school, please consider the safety of your child and the others in the class. Shoes should be tied tight and stay on their foot. The laces should be pulled tight and tied on the top, not just put in the shoes. The shoes should bend easily. Physical education is not for a fashion statement, we need to be able to move freely. Some shoes are sold without laces, some laces are not pulled tight and I am told this is how they are to be worn, these are not safe for class. I would appreciate your co-operation with this in the upcoming school year. Thank you to the school families and the community for supporting our school.