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Middle School Preparation

Tips from the Sunny Hills Counselor, Celina Schulenberg

The transition from 5th grade to middle school can seem overwhelming, but here are some tips to help prepare!

See below for middle school transition preparation resources:

*Refer to your child’s middle school (Pacific Cascade Middle School, Pine Lake Middle School) website for dates

Attend Pacific Cascade Middle School WEB and Lynx Days!

6th grade WEB day

Students will get a tour of the school and meet their WEB leader who will be supporting them.

Lynx Day

Students are assigned lockers and combos, books, P.E. clothes, and a list of their classes (this does not include their full schedule or teacher names).

Attend Pine Lake Middle School TCOB and Compass Days!

Taking Care of Business (TCOB) Day

Students are assigned lockers and combos, PE clothes and other school supplies like planners, goggles, etc., turn in health information forms, buy a yearbook, add $ to their lunch accounts, etc.

Compass Day

Students will have a chance to meet other new students and their compass leaders, get a campus tour, and ask questions.

Attend Curriculum Night in September

Watch the weekly bulletin for dates. You will go class to class just like students do each day. It is a great way to learn more and become familiar with what your child is doing at school.

Both PLMS and PCMS have a great 6th grade team of teachers and staff who are excited and ready to help make the transition successful.

Canvas

Parents can still be involved with organization, checking grades, and managing homework.

The middle schools will use the learning Platform: Canvas that will list all schedules and assignments.

The first week, teachers explain what the students will need for their class, so it is best not to buy a bunch of school supplies ahead of time.

Skyward: Student and Parent Access and Canvas

In addition to Canvas, you can also check grades and missing assignments on Skyward. Some parents include this in their daily/weekly routine.

*Tip – download the Canvas and Skyward Family Access app to keep on top of your student’s work!

Middle School News and Updates

Check your email and sign up for the weekly bulletin to get all the info for incoming 6th graders.

You can also look at the school website:

Phones and Technology

Check your school’s cell phone policy.

Life balance with technology/media use, will be important for the success of your middle schooler.

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Counseling

Check your student’s middle school website for their assigned counselor (assigned alphabetically by last name). Students can make appointments through Canvas, or you can email Counselors directly.