WEBER: Moving Up

Getting Ready for Middle School

The next chapter...

Dear 5th Grade Families of Guggenheim,

Assisting your child in their transition to Middle School is an important and exciting process. It requires knowledge of the skills, policies, and relationships that help students move from one educational setting to another- in this case, from Guggenheim Elementary School to Weber Middle School.

As we begin to prepare, the first step toward a successful middle school experience is a effortless "middle school transition." This year, navigating the Covid-19 Pandemic and ensuring a positive and smooth transition is even more of a priority. In an effort to assist in this transition, I am providing a brief schedule of events designed to help all entering Weber students & families. Some you may have already attended, some to come.

Secondly, I encourage you to talk with your child about their upcoming decisions. Transitioning to Middle School is a milestone in maturing with possible environmental, social, psychological, and physiological changes for your child. I encourage you to begin a dialogue with your child about the opportunities and challenges ahead. You are your child’s most influential teacher. Engaging your child in meaningful conversation, a little bit at a time can help ease their worries and your worries too!

Additionally, please be sure to check out Weber’s website and the Port Washington School District Online School District Calendar. Resources and website information are below.

Always feel free to reach out to me and your child’s fifth-grade teacher with any questions or concerns you may have about your child’s transition to Weber.

Kind regards,

Arzu Alkan

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Student and Parent Events & Happenings

Student Events: took place in our school building

I hope you have had the chance or will have the opportunity to speak with your child about what they have learned in the World Languages and Music Presentations and their Course Selection Sheet.

December 15

Weber Music Choices Presentation for fifth grade students.

January 28

Weber World Languages Presentations for fifth grade students.

Parent Events:

January 31

Course Selection Sheet Google Form is emailed. Please check your e-mail.

February 3

Virtual 5th Grade Parent Orientation Meeting 6:30pm 8:30pm. Please check your email for details and the link to this virtual meeting. Hope to "see" you there.

February 11

Course Selection Sheet Google Form due. Information and Google Forms links sent by email.

March 3

WEBER 101 for Fifth Grade Parents, 6:30pm to 8:30pm. More information to come.

March 8

SEPTA Event~ Transition to Weber, 6-6:45pm. An Orientation for Parents of Students with IEP’s and 504’s. Staff will discuss the transition from Elementary to Middle School, and will also address parent concerns. More information to come.