Preparing Now for Freshmen Later - The Freshman Transition Network2024-03-29T04:52:57Zhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/forum/topics/preparing-now-for-freshmen?commentId=2630686%3AComment%3A34241&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSounds like a neat idea. Tha…tag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2012-11-01:2630686:Comment:342412012-11-01T12:21:45.616ZScott Habeebhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/ScottHabeeb
<p>Sounds like a neat idea. Thanks for sharing. I love the way it sounds like you bring so many different groups together.</p>
<p>Sounds like a neat idea. Thanks for sharing. I love the way it sounds like you bring so many different groups together.</p> We have a Spring showcase in…tag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2012-10-16:2630686:Comment:336812012-10-16T02:39:20.506ZDawn Schwertner Walkerhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/DawnSchwertnerWalker
<p>We have a Spring showcase in April that is geared towards our 8th graders. Each core content area and all electives and groups/organizations set up project boards. It showcases the core content areas with the path students need to take and all the groups available to the students. We also have free hot dogs, chips and drink and invite the whole family. The band plays, choir sings, drill team performs and all teachers are available for parents and students to talk to and ask questions. It…</p>
<p>We have a Spring showcase in April that is geared towards our 8th graders. Each core content area and all electives and groups/organizations set up project boards. It showcases the core content areas with the path students need to take and all the groups available to the students. We also have free hot dogs, chips and drink and invite the whole family. The band plays, choir sings, drill team performs and all teachers are available for parents and students to talk to and ask questions. It has been very successful. Our first day of school starts out at 8am for freshmen and their link leaders (jrs and srs) (everyone else comes at 12). The students have a pep rally, do bonding activities, go around to meet the teachers and see where their classes are and eat lunch without the stress of all the other students. </p> Thanks, Dr. Shapiro. I looked…tag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2009-11-23:2630686:Comment:82712009-11-23T13:27:27.000ZDeanie Dunbarhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/DeanieDunbar
Thanks, Dr. Shapiro. I looked at the photos to get a sense of the I'm Awesome program. I plan to discuss this over lunch today with my principals. I'll get back with you after the discussion.
Thanks, Dr. Shapiro. I looked at the photos to get a sense of the I'm Awesome program. I plan to discuss this over lunch today with my principals. I'll get back with you after the discussion. Hi Deanie,
If you would like…tag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2009-11-22:2630686:Comment:82672009-11-22T16:21:04.000ZDr. Ronald G. Shapirohttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/DrRonaldGShapiro
Hi Deanie,<br />
If you would like to see some photos of some of the activities which are included in the I'm Awesome, But I Have My Limitations program, just click on the <a href="http://freshmantransition.ning.com/photo/photo/slideshow?albumId=2630686:Album:8236">Photo Album</a> hyperlink. You will go to the <a href="http://freshmantransition.ning.com/photo/photo/slideshow?albumId=2630686:Album:8236">Photo Album</a> on this NING. When you finish looking at the album, you may press the Back arrow to…
Hi Deanie,<br />
If you would like to see some photos of some of the activities which are included in the I'm Awesome, But I Have My Limitations program, just click on the <a href="http://freshmantransition.ning.com/photo/photo/slideshow?albumId=2630686:Album:8236">Photo Album</a> hyperlink. You will go to the <a href="http://freshmantransition.ning.com/photo/photo/slideshow?albumId=2630686:Album:8236">Photo Album</a> on this NING. When you finish looking at the album, you may press the Back arrow to return to this posting. Many thanks. Ron Hi Deanie,
If you are looking…tag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2009-11-21:2630686:Comment:82302009-11-21T17:56:33.000ZDr. Ronald G. Shapirohttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/DrRonaldGShapiro
Hi Deanie,<br />
If you are looking for a mid-year assembly program to recognize your students for doing a great job with the transition, I would recommend considering the <b><a href="http://freshmantransition.ning.com/profiles/blogs/im-awesome-but-i-have-my">I'm Awesome, But I Have My Limitations</a></b> program as posted in June 2009 on this Ning. The program is educational and Fun for the students. Please let me know if you would like more information or if I can be of further help. <i>Thank you,…</i>
Hi Deanie,<br />
If you are looking for a mid-year assembly program to recognize your students for doing a great job with the transition, I would recommend considering the <b><a href="http://freshmantransition.ning.com/profiles/blogs/im-awesome-but-i-have-my">I'm Awesome, But I Have My Limitations</a></b> program as posted in June 2009 on this Ning. The program is educational and Fun for the students. Please let me know if you would like more information or if I can be of further help. <i>Thank you, Ron</i> Sure - I'll send you a messag…tag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2009-11-16:2630686:Comment:81352009-11-16T03:26:13.000ZScott Habeebhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/ScottHabeeb
Sure - I'll send you a message with some details.
Sure - I'll send you a message with some details. Thanks for the notes...I stil…tag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2009-11-16:2630686:Comment:81342009-11-16T03:07:41.000ZDeanie Dunbarhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/DeanieDunbar
Thanks for the notes...I still have them from the seminar and in the book. Could I visit your school sometime early this spring?
Thanks for the notes...I still have them from the seminar and in the book. Could I visit your school sometime early this spring? I assume you're referring to…tag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2009-11-16:2630686:Comment:81292009-11-16T00:44:24.000ZScott Habeebhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/ScottHabeeb
I assume you're referring to Success Prep Conferences - let me know if you have any specific questions. Either <a href="http://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/RayMoore">Ray</a> or I could travel to your school to help you all with this if you're interested. We've done that before with other schools. Also, check out <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/51636404?profile=original" target="_blank">this handout</a> for some ideas and big picture goals.
I assume you're referring to Success Prep Conferences - let me know if you have any specific questions. Either <a href="http://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/RayMoore">Ray</a> or I could travel to your school to help you all with this if you're interested. We've done that before with other schools. Also, check out <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/51636404?profile=original" target="_blank">this handout</a> for some ideas and big picture goals. Thanks for all the great idea…tag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2009-11-15:2630686:Comment:81262009-11-15T18:28:33.000ZDeanie Dunbarhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/DeanieDunbar
Thanks for all the great ideas that you gave us in the summer. We are having a very smooth freshman year, and we feel that the summer activities helped tremendously. Now we are moving toward the second semester, and we plan to have the success conferences. Any suggestions?
Thanks for all the great ideas that you gave us in the summer. We are having a very smooth freshman year, and we feel that the summer activities helped tremendously. Now we are moving toward the second semester, and we plan to have the success conferences. Any suggestions? Urbandale High School does a…tag:freshmantransition.ning.com,2009-09-29:2630686:Comment:77092009-09-29T15:52:18.000ZGary Birdwellhttp://freshmantransition.ning.com/profile/GaryBirdwell
Urbandale High School does a couple of things. Like others, we have a Shadow Day. We try to get a mixture of students who have been successful throughout middle school, and those who have the potential to be "at-risk" and we have them shadow a current freshman throughout the day, including lunch time. We also have a tours by all 8th graders that include a presentation on "What to Expect". In the summer, we send a note to each student signed by all 9th SLC members saying that we are looking…
Urbandale High School does a couple of things. Like others, we have a Shadow Day. We try to get a mixture of students who have been successful throughout middle school, and those who have the potential to be "at-risk" and we have them shadow a current freshman throughout the day, including lunch time. We also have a tours by all 8th graders that include a presentation on "What to Expect". In the summer, we send a note to each student signed by all 9th SLC members saying that we are looking forward to their attendance in the fall. A week prior to the beginning of the school year, we have an orientation that invites the students and their parents/guardians to meet the teachers, have a 'walk-through' of a regular class day, then meet with the media center and food service staff.