Lions Team Handbook 2020 2021 - Ryan Gloyer Middle School - "Where teams make a difference."
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*There is no need to print this Handbook.
The file will be available all year on our Lions Team website.*
Ryan Gloyer Middle School
Lions Team Handbook
2020 – 2021
“Where teams make a difference.”
Welcome to an entirely new type of school year! Please know we understand what a
challenge this year will present as we navigate virtual learning models, 7th graders adjust
to a new building and higher expectations, manage anxieties about health and safety while
in school, etc. Our team of teachers is committed to trying our best, staying flexible,
and learning as much as we can together! We can do this!
We believe that one of the keys to success in school is a committed partnership of
family, teachers, and students. We know that many concerns may arise during this
eventful year. We are also aware that changing family relationships and situations can
have a strong impact on students and their motivation to succeed. Please make us aware
of any such situations that may affect you and your child’s attitude toward school. In
turn, we will contact parents with any concerns we have regarding your child.
Please read this handbook as a seventh-grade student and a parent/guardian so that
everyone knows what to expect from the Lions Team and what we ask of you. We are
looking forward to an exciting, productive year with every member as part of the team!
Educationally yours,
Reading (Semester 2): World History: Purpose:
Ms. Janet Becker Mrs. Tara Schenck Mrs. Meagan Loewy
beckerjl@svsd.net schencktj@svsd.net loewymg@svsd.net
Health (Semester 1): English: Learning Support:
Mr. Chris Eden Ms. Susan Moury Ms. Karissa Lambert
edencd@svsd.net mourysm@svsd.net lambertkn@svsd.net
Math: Science: Guidance:
Mrs. Tracy Richards Mr. Dean Leventopoulos Ms. Tammie Limmer
richardstg@svsd.net leventopoulosd@svsd.net limmertl@svsd.net
724.452.6043 Ext. 3037
To contact us: The Lions Team teachers meet daily from 9:25 to 10:04.
Parent/student conferences can be scheduled during this time. Please contact the
guidance counselor or any team member if you have questions. Email is often the easiest
method of communication.
Lions Team School Supplies
Students will need the following for all LIONS TEAM classes:
• Bring your school issued laptop (fully charged), stylus, and charger to school daily.
• One large three ring binder with space for five three-hole punched folders. One
folder for each team class (Health, Science, History, English, Math – feel free to keep
any ENCORE class folders in this binder too).
• One zippered pouch/pencil case/container (your choice) with the following to take to
team classes:
o several #2 pencils (standard or mechanical)
o one TI-30XIIS calculator
o one package of colored pencils
o a few different colored dry erase markers
o headphones you can easily use with your school laptop (We do not recommend
blue tooth devices due to connectivity issues and the high price. Dollar Store
earbuds work fine.)
• A novel/magazine for reading when extra time remains after a test or assignment.
You will have to replace this throughout the year as you finish books, so become a
friend of our school library, your public library, or the bookstore!
• Donations of hand sanitizer, tissues, and disinfecting wipes to your homeroom
teacher would also be greatly appreciated at any time during the year if you happen to
see them in the stores again!
Please note that this is a list of TEAM supplies only. ENCORE teachers may require
additional, separate supplies as students rotate through their classes during the school
year. We also ask for your patience and assistance as requests may arise throughout the
year for materials. We promise to do our best to provide students ample time to acquire
needed supplies or provide them when we can. Thank you!
Lions Team Philosophy
The core of the Lions’ Team philosophy is students’ personal
responsibility. Just as we enthusiastically embrace our
responsibilities as your child’s teachers, we ask each student to
take personal responsibility for his/her work ethic, behavior,
attitude, and commitment. We believe that a critical step
toward becoming a productive adult is the ability to accept
responsibility as well as any consequences that may result from
not accepting that responsibility. Accountability is a very important word on the
Lions’ Team. Related to personal responsibility, the Lions Team will also be working
to help our students become learners that are more independent. In this way,
students gain confidence in their ability to learn and discover without an adult
always “leading them by the hand.”
Student Laptops
Students should bring fully charged laptops to school daily. Work
together to develop a plan for charging computers nightly as charging
space is very limited in our classrooms. We will use student laptops
daily this year. At no time are students permitted to play games on
their laptops during “free time”. Since the school provides students
with these powerful devices, phones will not to be used in our classrooms.
Microsoft TEAMS and Virtual Learning
Microsoft TEAMS is an extremely powerful app and useful tool
for students! This is what all teachers will be using this year as
a starting point for virtual learning. Teachers will share more
soon about the individual components of Microsoft TEAMS
they will use most in their classrooms, such as OneNote, Virtual
Meetings, etc. Please be patient with any tech difficulty this year as we are all
learning together. Students should use their school provided emails via Outlook to
contact teachers or other student regarding school.
SV Portal
The SV Portal is the other key to many important student and parent
resources. The link for the SV Portal (https://portal.svsd.net/) can be
found on both the district and RGMS home page.
First, student grades can be viewed on SV Portal. Report cards and progress reports
are no longer mailed home unless parents request it! Please check Portal for these
important items. We recommend checking Portal weekly to catch any concerns early.
Please keep in mind that a zero indicates an earned grade or missing assignment. No
score indicates the assignment has not been graded yet. Teachers will make their best
effort to grade items in a timely manner and leave comments on Portal when needed.
Also, please be sure to keep your most current contact information on Portal so teachers
can send group and personal emails easily. Issues with login should be directed to the
district secretary at 724.452.6040 x0.
Second, SV Portal also allows login access to our individual teacher classroom
announcements, websites, online textbooks, contact information, and more. Please
explore and use these resources often.
The Lions Team Website
Our Lions Team website is separate from our teacher websites and
provides general information about the team. You can access the Lions
Team page by going to www.svsd.net and selecting the “7/8 Middle School”
from the top drop-down box. From there, use the link to the Lions Team
under “Teams”.
Absences
Students will be responsible for making up homework or other class work missed due
to absence. Students are expected to take the initiative to check Microsoft
TEAMs/teacher websites for each teacher on their own. Please note that students who
are present in school and miss one or more of our classes due to field trips, other school-
related activities (i.e. band lessons, chorus/band rehearsal, Purpose, etc.), tardiness, or
snow delays must still turn in assigned work on time. Before school or during homeroom
would be an appropriate time to TURN IN work to team teachers! Extended vacation
absences must be approved through the front office before teachers may provide work
ahead of time.
In Class Expectations
The Lions’ Team expects appropriate classroom behavior and attitude at all times! Our goal
is a classroom atmosphere that is relaxed yet conducive to learning. Accordingly, we expect the
following from students:
1. Arrive to class on time. Lates should be minimal due to the proximity of team
classrooms.
2. Be seated QUIETLY before the late bell rings with all needed materials (this
includes having used the restroom or water fountain if needed).
3. RESPECT OTHERS! In our classrooms, we judge others by their actions and treatment of
others and NOTHING else. In addition, students should show respect for others, including
their teachers, by refraining from talking while others are talking and by handling school
materials and others’ belongings carefully.
4. Laptops are to be used for EDUCATIONAL purposes only and charged fully
every night! Phones should be OFF and INSIDE backpacks throughout the
day. There is no such thing as “free time” at RGMS. You should never use
technology in class without teacher permission.
5. Behave appropriately, listen attentively, and exercise self-control (this includes no
“toys” in school).
6. NO CHEATING in any form is permitted! Cheating results in an automatic zero. Our
definition of cheating includes any situation in which you are not completely responsible for
your own work. Such situations comprise, but are not limited to, copying from someone else’s
test, quiz, or work during class; “borrowing” someone else’s homework to copy; asking students
from an earlier class what questions were on a quiz or test; allowing a parent/guardian to
complete your assignment for you.
7. The bell at the end of the period DOES NOT dismiss you from classes; WE DO! When
the bell rings, all students will remain in their seats until teachers indicate they are
dismissed. Any student who does not follow this directive will remain behind until all
students have left the room.
8. WE ARE A HEALTHY, SAFE SCHOOL AND TEAM! Please wear your mask
at all times, covering your nose and mouth in an effort to keep us all safe.
Be aware of your body and keep social distance when possible. Due to the
large number of food, airborne, and contact related allergies in our school
and on our team, there is also no eating in classrooms. (We will discuss
school approved snack times and items the first week of school.) SEE THROUGH water
bottles (no beverages aside from water inside) are permitted at teacher discretion. Please
consider stepping outside the classroom to blow your nose or take a drink to maintain safety
this year.
*All school-wide rules and procedures found in the RGMS Student Handbook apply to the
team and our classrooms though they may not be listed here.
Virtual Learning Tips and Expectations
1. Get ready for your school day at home like a “real” school day. Get dressed
and find a comfy/quiet space to learn; but it should not be your bed.
2. Join virtual class on time and/or follow a normal school day as you complete
class work. Check the Lions Team website for a bell schedule to use at home.
3. Start each virtual day by logging in to Portal to check class announcements, then open the
Microsoft TEAMS app to get started.
4. Enter and remain in virtual class with your camera ON and mic MUTED. We will instruct you
when to change the status of both. Use the “raise your hand” button to ask a question. Save
the “chat” for only really important questions that need addressed immediately.
5. Make sure your learning space is free of distracting items like your phone and
give your full attention and focus so you can complete the learning that is
needed.
6. Save eating and drinking for break times and not during a virtual meeting.
7. Stay organized using the tools on your computer. The calendar in Microsoft TEAMS links to
your calendar in Outlook (email). Consider how you keep your desktop, pin apps to the taskbar,
organize files/folders/OneNote, etc. See us if you need help!
8. Turn in work on time and with full effort. We understand there will be challenges this year,
but the best way to avoid problems is to plan ahead and stay on track.
9. Use your school email or TEAMS messaging with proper formatting to contact us. Always
make sure to sign your full first and last name with period number.
10. Be respectful of everyone’s situation and ideas and stay flexible. This is new for all of us!
Remember this is a school setting and all behavior and language must follow school policy.
If students do not live up to virtual/in class expectations:
• First Time: Verbal warning/Student conference
• Second Time: Timeout (Alternative Learning Center “ALC”)
• Third Time: Timeout/Detention AND Parent contact/conference
• Fourth Time: Office/guidance referral
**Severe Disruptions: Immediate removal/notification to the office or timeout.
Students who follow classroom expectations will be rewarded with:
• verbal praise and recognition; Student of the Month Recognition;
participation in team activities and celebrations; good news postcards,
emails, or phone calls home; personal satisfaction in a job well done!
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