Easton Area School District
Easton Area Middle School
Grade 6 Renaissance Rover Centre
We know that you will be sad to leave your elementary schools but be happy that those years happened because your teachers worked very hard with you to develop skills that will make you successful next year ...and in life!
Thank you elementary teachers from Shawnee, Cheston, Forks, Tracy, Palmer, March, and Paxinosa!!!!
We are so happy to have you here with us and we know that you will love your time at Easton Area Middle School, as you begin the next phase of your academic career!
Welcome to the Grade 6 Renaissance Rover Centre
What is the Grade 6 Renaissance Rover Centre??
What is a RENAISSANCE?
The word Renaissance means “a rebirth” or a “change”.
The first Renaissance happened several hundred years ago in Florence, Italy. The world had been through a plague and people were also experiencing what we call “The Dark Ages” because new learning had disappeared.
Then, around the 16th century, there was a family in Florence, called the Medici Family, who was extremely wealthy. They decided that they would use their money to make the world a better place for everyone.
So, they helped every young leader at that time. They supported artists, poets, musicians, sculptors, writers, philosophers...anyone who could bring back learning...
The world came alive again and among the young leaders were Michelangelo, Raphael, Machiavelli, Leonardo DaVinci. They became the LEGENDS of their time...the legends of the past. These legends were ordinary human beings who make extraordinary contributions to the world.
Our Middle School is undergoing a change also...a change that you will lead. You are a special group because we are in the beginning of this change. Together, you will be the leaders of this change. We have awesome programs for you...programs that will develop skills in you to help to become one of the legends of the future…. A great challenge for you...and for us...
Now, please allow us to introduce you
to your awesome new school
Renaissance Rovers!
Who’s Who at EAMS?
Dr. Charlene Symia
Head Principal of Grade 6 Rover Renaissance Centre
Mr. Alfredean Jones
Assistant Principal Grade 6 Rover Renaissance Centre
EAMS Grades 7 ~8
Mr. John Cupples ~ Head Principal of Grades 7 and 8
Mrs. Candice Cron ~ Grade 7 Assistant/Deputy Principal
Mrs. Kendra Durrah ~ Grade 8 Assistant Principal
Our Principals are:
because we are here to help you
Our Wonderful Secretaries
You Going to Love Them!!!!
They will help you with attendance, early dismissal notes, late arrival, and anytime you need assistance
Grade 6 Main Office Secretary
Mrs. Trish Bechtel ~ Grade 6 Main Office with Dr. Symia
Grade 6 Secretary
Mrs. Joanne Pickel ~ Grade 6 grade level office with Mr. Jones
Mr. Dean Jones
Mrs. Joanne Pickel
Grades 7 and 8 Main Office Secretaries
Mrs. Stephanie Altner
Mrs. Christine Pacchioli
Mrs. Cheri DiGirolamo
Grade Level Secretaries
Mrs. Kelly Gubich Grade 7 with Mrs. Cron
Mrs. Juanita Smith Grade 8 with Ms. Durrah
Guidance Office Secretaries
Mrs. Linda Pritchard
Mrs. Ann Thomas
GRADE 6 SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Ms. Shannee Sookbirsingh Mrs. Christina Johnson
A-K L-Z
School Counselors Grade 7
Mrs. Brenda Stewart Mrs. Loretta Ketchen
A-K L-Z
School Counselors Grade 8
Mr. Dan Romanie Mrs. Emily Massino
A-K L-Z
Our School Nurses
Mrs. Michelle Fehnel
Mrs. Cindy Matyus
Mrs. Deborah Becker
Our Security and School Resource Officers
Our Cheery Custodians
Mr. Robert Colletta and Crew
Grades 6 and 7 are organized into Teams
What is Teaming?
...Has been found to be the best way to teach children at the middle school level
...Creates smaller “schools” (teams) out of a bigger school
...Helps you and your teachers to get to know one another better as you form relationships to help you with your goals
...Helps your teachers to work together to develop skills that you may use in any class...and in life
TEAMS
Your team will be like a small school within a larger school
You will remain with groups of students on your team as you travel together throughout the day
Some of you will have 4 teachers ~ Math, English/Language Arts, Science, History
Some of you will have 2 teachers because two teams have teachers who teach two subjects...Math/Science, History/ELA
There will ALWAYS be someone there to help you!
Teaming Schedules
You will all have an Advisory class, Period one each day
You will participate in a variety of learning experiences during this class, including Digital Citizenship; Positive Behavior Support program foundations; Second Step Social-Emotional program; STEM activities; and/or Band/Orchestra/Chorus
Grade 6 students only will participate in the following programs that wil lserve to develop skills that will facilitate your journey to success at EAMS and throughout your lives: Conflict Resolution and Anti-Bully classes conducted by members of the Northampton Bar Association and members of our EASD Security; Medici Group for Emerging Leaders; and Hometown Heroes
Advisory Class Also Includes
Second Step Social Emotional Learning
Social Emotional Learning is an educational process that includes:
SEL is a process through which children and adults work together to
develop the following life skills:
Every student will receive an iPad to access new information, to participate in class activities, and to complete assignments and projects for their teachers.
SPECIALS CLASSES
You will have seven 30 day rotations of the following classes:
Lunch in our Beautiful Cafeteria
Regular Bell Schedule
REGULAR SCHEDULE (43 minute Periods/ 4 minute passing time)
Current Events - 7:40 am - 7:55 am
1st Period - 7:55 am - 8:35 am (40 Minute Advisory / Extension Period)
2nd Period - 8:39 am - 9:22 am
3rd Period - 9:26 am - 10:09 am
4th Period - 10:13 am - 10:56 am (Lunch)
5th Period - 11:00 am - 11:43 am (Lunch)
6th Period - 11:47 am - 12:30 pm (Lunch)
7th Period - 12:34 pm - 1:17 pm (Lunch)
8th Period - 1:21 pm - 2:04 pm
9th Period - 2:08 pm - 2:51 pm
Current Events - 2:51-2:52 - (1- Minutes)
Dismissal Starts at 2:52
We have Great Expectations for YOU!
Our EAMS family works hard to bring out the best in our children to help them discover the unique gifts and talents that they have.
Expectations for ALL
The three R’s for all EAMS Rovers
• Be Respectful to ALL
• Be Responsible for your actions
• Be Ready to Learn
EAMS IS YOUR NEW HOME
So Many Wonderful Experiences Here
You are Going to Love it Here!
THESE PROGRAMS ARE IN ADDITION TO THE AWESOME ACADEMIC PROGRAMS THAT WE HAVE FOR YOU!
School-Wide Positive Behavior Support System
PROUD ROVERS
ARE
ROVER PROUD !
YOU CAN EARN ROVER BUCKS FOR ACTIVITIES & QUARTERLY INCENTIVES THROUGH PBIS
• Rover Bucks are TANGIBLE and can be used like money on the Rover Cart
• Cash Rover Bucks in for awesome opportunities
• Earn Rover Bucks from staff members by following the PROUD expectations.
Our Rover Buck Incentive Menu
SO NOW, WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY AWAIT YOUR ARRIVAL
We can describe our wonderful school forever, but it may be a little
more convincing when you listen to the words of some of our
current and past Grade 6 students .
Charlize Buie, in the Welcome Video on our website, describes how
much she loves and appreciates our school family, her incredible
teachers, and the awesome experiences they create for every
child at EAMS!
Lauren Interviews our Current Grade 6 Students
Brayden LOVES our Cafeteria
Layla describes our Classroom Expectations
Brielle is PROUD of the “Fun Activities” & Specials Classes
Mariah explains our Core Curriculum Classes
Oasis expresses the positives in our EAMS School Family
Remember that you are a special Rover…
a Renaissance Rover who will lead the change we want to see
Be Rover PROUD, show ROVER Pride and represent us well!
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Easton Area Middle School….. A special place where EVERYbody is a SOMEbody because we create the legends of the future!
May we help you in your journey to find your hearts, your brains, and your courage!
Be a Renaissance Rover Legend of the Future!!