Middle School Weekly Bulletin
Volume 9 Number 3
August 24, 2009
CALENDAR:
August 27 |
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. |
Introduction to MYP for new, 6th grade and other interested parents, Little Theater |
Fri. August 28 |
3:30 – 6:30 p.m. |
MS Fun Afternoon |
Wed. Sept. 2 |
8:00-9:30 |
6th Grade Coffee |
Thurs. Sept. 10th
Fri. Sept. 11th |
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Final Payment due for Grade 6 CWW
Final payment due for Grades 7 and 8 CWWs |
Classroom Without Walls (CWW) Trips 2009: Planning continues for the trips to Cusco, Iquitos, and Trujillo/Chiclayo that will take place from October 19-23. The information about itineraries, activities and requirements that was presented at last week’s parents meetings is accessible on the web. From the Middle School page (http://www.amersol.edu.pe/ms/), go to MS Grades on the tab at the top, your child’s grade level, then CWW.
Students describe the CWW trips as one of the most meaningful and memorable experiences of Middle School and their careers at FDR. The weeklong journey with classmates and teachers connects school learning with the real world, promotes an appreciation for the cultural and geographical richness of Peru and fosters a feeling of community and class spirit among students. While we are interested in providing rich educational opportunities through these trips, we are also mindful of our students’ security. To ensure your children’s safety, the school maintains ongoing communication with the U.S. embassy, local security sources and our travel agents.
The deadlines and amount of final payment for the trips are as follows:
Grade 6 – Sept. 10th – $575.00
Grade 7 – Sept. 11th – $575.00
Grade 8 - Sept. 11th - $530.00
The procedures for payment through INTERBANK bank are the same as for the initial deposits:
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PAYMENT AT BANK CASHIER |
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You can make your trip payment at any Interbank office, you have to tell the cashier you are going to pay Colegio Roosevelt, Cuota de Viajes and give the student name for these payments. |
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INTERNET |
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a) Access the Interbank´s web page: www.interbank.com.pe
b) Choose the option Personas
c) Choose the menu item entitled: Pagos de Recibos/Colegios
d) Select your account and Colegio Roosevelt
e) Under the cell Servicio, choose Cuota de Viaje, and enter the STUDENT NAME. |
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SEND COPY OF VOUCHER TO MS. ROSI in the MS Office with child’s first and last name by August 24th |
MYP Meeting: On August 27, from 8:00 to 9:00 am in the Roosevelt Room, all parents of students in grades 6-10 are invited to an informational presentation and question and answer session on the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program at FDR. The focus will be the philosophy and approach of the MYP program in general, as well as some specifics about MYP at FDR, including information about how students are assessed and how parents can stay informed of their children's progress. While the meeting is described in the FDR calendar as being "for grade 6 parents and new parents," any parents wishing to learn more about MYP at FDR should find it profitable.
Parent Advisory Council: The Sixth Grade representatives will hold a coffee for the sixth grade parents on Wednesday, September 2nd from 8:00am-9:30am in the Roosevelt Room. Sheryl Salem, Middle School Principal, will give a presentation on Middle School: Meeting Your Preadolescent’s Needs. We look forward to seeing you there!
Resources for Parents: New to Middle School? Returning, but want to know more about the Middle School Program? Take a look at the Parent Links on the Middle School web page, where you’ll find the Orientation for New Parents, Introduction to Advisory and a parents’ guide for using Power School. Also, ask your child to show you his/her Moodle classes. This is where teachers will post assignments, deadlines, assessment information, rubrics and other resources. There, you will be able to see a calendar with all of the due dates for your child’s classes.
MS Parents’ Book Club: Three books have been selected for MS parents to read and discuss this school year. The first is Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack Gantos, who will be visiting the school in Sept. and working with students and teachers. Girls Will Be Girls by JoAnn Deak and Raising Cain (Criando a Cain) by Michael Thompson will both be discussed at the second meeting. The Motivation Breakthrough by Richard Lavoie is the third selection. Donna Goldberg, author of The Organized Student, says that this book "offers concrete strategies and reveals the most powerful and effective secrets for boosting a child's confidence, self-esteem, and motivation." Parents who are interested in participating in the book club can purchase the titles through Amazon or at the PTA Book Fair. Some copies will be available in the library for parents to check out.
To go the Monday Messenger go to:
http://www.amersol.edu.pe/fdr/news/messenger/index.asp |
