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Parent University

Preparing for Middle School

April 4, 2022

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Welcome Families!

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• We will answer questions at the end.
• Don’t hesitate to email us if you have a questions.
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Crittenden Middle School

• Sonia Gomez: Principal
• Kayla Hinojosa: School Counselor
• Mr. Solorzano: English Teacher
• Ms. Pierson: Social Studies Teacher
• Mr. Antunez: ARIS
• Ms. Susie: SCEF
• Valentina Gonzalez Serrato: Student
• : Student
• Taran Davies: Student

Graham Middle School

• Heidi Galassi: Principal
• Gina Nishihara: School Counselor
• Ms. Gaderlund: Choir Teacher
• Ms. Martinez: ELA/ELD Teacher
• Mr. Mulkey: Math Teacher
• Mr. Noriega: ARIS
• Ms. Lupe: SCEF
• Manuel Contreras: Student
• Katie Pleitez Barahona: Student

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Poll

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Preparing for Middle School

• Multiple classes and teachers
• This means more teachers and materials to manage

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• Stay organized
• Use a planner, Google Calendar, or other organizational system
• Check email, Google Classroom, and PowerSchool regularly
• Be proactive about missed assignments/test make-ups

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Powerschool

• Students are trained during Welcome Week
• Grades are inputted regularly
• Progress Reports
• Letter Grades
• Attendance

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Supplies

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Developing Independence

• Building independent habits
• Keeping track of assignments
• Maintain a consistent homework and study schedule
• Advocating for yourself
• Contact teachers when you need help or have questions
• Foster student independence by having them contact school staff

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Welcome Week - First week of School

• Introduce our Panther Pillar and goals
• Community building activities
• Setting expectations for learning and behavior
• Developing student agency and executive functioning skills.

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Social Emotional Support

• On-site school counselor for drop-in and crisis situations
• CHAC - personal counseling and SPACE groups
• Pacific Clinics (Formally Uplift) - Personal counseling, behavioral support, family support/parenting classes
• Social Emotional Learning Lessons (SEL)

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Academic Support

• Response to Intervention Classes (RTI)
• Study Skills
• The Beat (Parks and Rec) at Graham
• Beyond the Bell at Crittenden
• FEV on site tutoring

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English Language Development

• All levels of English Language Development (ELD)
• Newcomer class
• English Language Proficiency Assessment for California Practice (ELPAC)
• Elective choice

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Roles of the Staff

Office Secretaries

• Attendance, Report cards
• COVID testing
• PowerSchool Questions & Answers
• CAASPP Coordinator
• Website maintenance
• Finances and 8th grade activities

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School Counselor Role

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• Academic Schedules
• Social Emotional support
• Crisis Support
• 504s
• Collaboration with mental health agencies
• Support High School Transition

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504 and IEP (SST)

• The counselors and the Assistant Principal’s work with the team members (Include, teachers, counselors, support staff, admin, parent/guardian, the student, resource support) Academic scheduling.
• Held annually
• Requested by a parent, administrator…
• Translator is available if needed

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ARIS -At Risk Intervention Supervisor

• Help with overall student climate
• Work with the counselors to help with mental health intervention
• Student check-ins
• Monitors student progress
• Restorative Practice
• Campus supervision and security

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School Community Engagement Facilitator

Crittenden - Susie Morales Graham - Lupe Ruvalcaba

• Community Engagement
• Student Academic Monitoring
• Family support through programs and resources
• Provide opportunities and increase family involvement
• Support to promote the value and appreciation of school diversity

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Family Involvement

• Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
• English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
• Clubs, sports, activities, events
• Chaperones - school dances and field trips

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Activities

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Electives

• Everyone will be getting an elective in their schedule
• Try something new
• Choice electives

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Athletics

Softball

Cross Country

Volleyball

Wrestling

Basketball

Soccer

Track and Field

Season 1 (August-October)

Cross Country (G,B)

Volleyball (G,B)

Softball (G)

Wrestling (G,B)

Season 2 (October-December)

Volleyball (G)

Season 3 (December--Feb)

Soccer (G)

Basketball (B)

Season 4 (Feb - April)

Soccer (B)

Basketball (G)

Season 5 (April-May)

Track and Field (G,B)

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Crittenden Middle School

• Sonia Gomez: Principal
• Kayla Hinojosa: School Counselor
• Mr. Solorzano: English Teacher
• Ms. Pierson: Social Studies Teacher
• Mr. Antunez: ARIS
• Ms. Susie: SCEF
• Reyna Soriano: Student
• Taran Davies: Student

Graham Middle School

• Heidi Galassi: Principal
• Gina Nishihara: School Counselor
• Ms. Gaderlund: Choir Teacher
• Ms. Martinez: ELA/ELD Teacher
• Mr. Mulkey: Math Teacher
• Mr. Noriega: ARIS
• Ms. Lupe: SCEF
• Manuel Contreras: Student
• Katie Pleitez Barahona: Student

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Upcoming Events

• 5th Grade Visit to Middle School - Future date to be determined for May.

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• 6th Grade Orientation - Future date to be determined for August.

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FIND US ONLINE!

Crittenden Middle School

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1701 Rock St.

Mountain View 94043

www.crittenden.mvwsd.org

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Graham Middle School

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1175 Castro St.

Mountain View 94040

www.graham.mvwsd.org

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Graham Middle School Map

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Crittenden Middle School Map

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Thank you for attending!

Ms. Kayla Hinojosa - khinojosa@mvwsd.org (Crittenden Counselor)

Mrs. Gina Nishihara - gnishihara@mvwsd.org (Graham Counselor)

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