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Patterson Mill Middle School�

Welcome to the Pack!

May 2024

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Just a Phone Call Away

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410.638.4640

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Stressors for Students

  • Will I get lost?
  • Will I be able to open my locker?
  • Will I have to change in front of everyone for PE?
  • Will I make friends?
  • Who will I sit with at lunch?
  • Where will I sit on the bus?
  • Can I actually fit in a locker?
  • Will the older kids bother me?

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Stressors for Parents

  • When do I need to buy a PE uniform?
  • Will be child see the school before the 1st day?
  • How are my child’s classes determined?
  • What resources are there if my child struggles with change?
  • How do I stay in touch with the school?
  • Are there ways for my child to get involved?

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Just a Phone Call Away

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410.638.4640

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How Is Placement Determined?

  • Your child’s 5th grade teachers make recommendations for math and language arts placement based on a variety of data including grades, classroom performance, and informal assessments
    • Math: Math 6 or Pre-Algebra
    • LA: Curriculum is the same for all students
  • All other classes – Mixed ability groupings
  • Students are not together in a group all day
  • No teams
  • Band, chorus, or orchestra = student choice

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What is the 6th Grade Schedule?

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Bus Riders Dismissed at 2:40

Car Riders & Walkers Dismissed 2:47

Grade 6 – Chart is draft schedule for Monday, Tuesday, and Friday; details for Wednesday and Thursday to be finalized

Time

Class Period

7:45-8:10

Homeroom

8:10-9:00

Period 1

9:00-9:50

Period 2

9:50-10-40

Period 3

10:40-11:30

Period 4

11:30-1:00

Period 5/6 (split) – UA/PE/Music

12:20-1:15

LUNCH

1:00-1:50

Period 5/6 (split)

1:50-2:40

Period 7

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Physical Education

  • Students must purchase a PE uniform
  • Each student is assigned an individual PE locker
  • Students are required to change into PE uniform for class after an initial grace period
  • Students may bring hoodies, sweats, etc. when they go outside
  • PE teachers review expectations over the first few days (students don’t change for the first few days)
  • Students in Band, Chorus, and Orchestra have PE every other day
  • All other students have PE every day

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Extra Curricular Activities

  • Anime Club
  • Art Club
  • Book Club
  • Chess Club
  • Coding Club
  • Creative Writing Club
  • Drama Club
  • Environmental Club
  • FCA
  • Intramurals
  • NJHS
  • Running Club
  • SADD
  • SGA
  • Video Game Club
  • Yearbook

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When Can My Child Visit?

Save the Date

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PUP CAMP

Wednesday August 21st

3:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Student & Parent Sessions

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More information will be coming home soon!

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Will my child be permitted to carry a bookbag/string bag/rolling bag?

No, students are not permitted to carry large bags, as these present different safety risks. Your child will be assigned a locker and will be able to access their locker at designated times and at other times with a pass/permission.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can my child have their cell phone?

Students do not need their cell phones for class use; they will be assigned a Chromebook that is utilized for classroom technology. The new county policy stipulates that cell phones for Middle School must be deactivated and in their locker. Bottom line: cell phones should NOT be out during instructional time- not even for texts from home :) If you need to get in touch with your child, you can always call the school.

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What do I do when my child is absent?

You may email or bring in notes for excused absences. Your child may also bring those notes to their homeroom teacher. If you worry that it may not make it to the main office please send them directly to nicole.szewczyk@hcps.org

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Will my child be required to have a PE uniform?

Yes. Students are required to change for PE- though not on the first few days of class. PE teachers will review all expectations and practice these with students. Each student is assigned a PE locker. Encourage them to lock up their personal belongings!

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Will my child interact with High School students?

We maintain a separation between middle and high school students as much as possible. The middle school operates on its own schedule and is primarily housed on the 2nd floor.

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Stay Connected

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  • Join the PTSA and other organizations
  • Follow PMMHS on social media (BAND App, Facebook)
  • Provide us with the most updated contact information on Back to School documents
  • Check your email regularly
  • Check Home Access Center (HAC) regularly
  • Stay in contact with teachers
  • Contact counselors and administrators

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Questions?