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Middle School Info.

Dear 5^th Grade Families,

Our second trimester is over.  How is that possible?!!  Please look for your child’s report cards the week of March 18th.  Conferences for upper grades are optional.  Your child’s teacher will or in some cases already has contacted families of students for whom we have concerns. However, if you have concerns or questions, please feel free to email us to schedule an appointment in person or on the phone. 

One question that comes up quite frequently this time of year is, “What is the best middle school placement for my child?”  Moreland has three 6^th grade options for the 2015/16 school year, all of which offer strong academic programs.  They are:  Moreland Middle School (6-8), EDS (TK-8), and Latimer (TK-6.)  Country Lane 5^th graders automatically attend MMS unless they are accepted through the Open Enrollment process at EDS or Latimer.  If you wish to complete Open Enrollment paperwork for EDS, be sure to do so before March 31.  (The Open Enrollment period for Latimer will be extended to allow parents to attend their Information Night on April 29 before making a decision.)  We encourage you to visit both the EDS and Moreland Middle School sites.  Tours and shadow days are available.  You may also sign up for a K-5 tour at Latimer to get a feel for the campus.  You know your child best and the environment they need in which to flourish. 

Your 5^th graders have been preparing all year for their transition to middle school.  Structuring multiple projects, giving shorter time-lines on projects, rotating to other classes, note-taking, test preparation, organizing and maintaining binders are all opportunities and skills your child has experienced this year.

We are here to answer any questions you may have.

Sincerely,

Miss Bustillos        Mrs. Grove            

Miss Smith            Miss Enrico