2018 - 2019 Information

• Welcome Letter from Mr. Green, Principal
• 18-19 School Calendar 
• 18-19 Bell Schedule 
• 18-19 Supply List
• Summer Work   
  • 18-19 Summer Math
  • 18-19 Summer Reading
   
• 18-19 Homeroom Assignments
• Letter from the Transportation Depot  
  • Bus Arrival Schedule 
  • Bus Departure Schedule
   
• myMCPS Portal and myMCPS Classroom  

•  JPMS 2018-2019 Student Handbook

Physical Education Clothing Information / Spirit Wear

• • Our online clothing store will remain open until September 27, 2018.
    • Orders will be shipped to the school and will be distributed to students through their physical education classes.
     
  • The store website is https://poolepe-2.itemorder.com
  • Information Flyer with available clothing and prices 
   
• PTA Information
  • PTSA Welcome Letter  
  • A to Z Connect
  • PTSA Executive Board List  
   
• Cafeteria Information (SNAP Information)   
  • English
  • Spanish
  • FARMS application online: www.myschoolapps.com
   

• MCPS has eliminated the Extra Curricular Activity Fees starting with the 2017-2018 school year so students will no longer have to pay to participate in sports or extra-curricular activities

• Required Immunizations  

2018 - 2019 Forms and Information

• Parent-Child Reunification Authorization Form- (will be sent home with students on the first day)
• Protection of Pupil Rights (Directory Withholding)- (will be sent home with students on the first day) 
  •  Notification of Rights Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)- (will be sent home with students on the first day)
  • Directory Withholding Form- Must be returned by September 15- (will be sent home with students on the first day)
   
• Bullying, Harassment or Intimidation Reporting Form- (will be sent home with students on the first day)
• Pesticide Information- (will be sent home with students on the first day)
• Asbestos Information- (will be sent home with students on the first day)

•  Additional 6th Grade Documentation
  • Physical Form / Immunization Record
  • Dental Card (this is a scanned version of the card, actual cards can be picked up in the counseling office at JPMS
   
• Athletic Information
  • Students in 7th and 8th grade can participate on our sports teams.  (Fall- Softball and Cross Country, Winter- Basketball, Spring- Soccer)
  • Students need to have had a physical within two years
    • Information on the required forms, including the physical form can be found here.
     
   

New Student Orientation

• WHAT: An opportunity to check out Poole MS, meet our staff, try out lockers, and get to meet new peers!
• WHO: Open to all incoming 6th graders and any new 7th or 8th graders
• WHEN: Thursday, August 30, 2018, from 7:55 a.m. until 11:40 a.m. (arrive by 7:45 a.m.)
• HOW: This is a practice run of your first day with us.  Come to school the way you plan to during the year (walk, car, bus) and get here by 7:45 a.m., activities start at 7:55 a.m.

• What: A brief orientation for incoming 6th grade students designed to help them transition to middle school.
• Who: Incoming 6th grade students
• When: August 8, 2018 from 8:00-10:00 a.m.  There is no need to RSVP, just show up!
• How: There is NO transportation provided for this event.

6th Grade Mixer & Outdoor Ed Parent Meetings

• Incoming 6th grade students are invited to our 6th Grade Back-to-School Mixer and Social.  There will be pizza, dessert, drinks, a DJ and tons of fun!  Come meet your new classmates and get ready for a great year.

• There will be a parent meeting about Outdoor Education on September 13, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. in Room 300.  Parents will get information about outdoor education preparation and planning.   

• John Poole Middle School will host our Back to School Night on Thursday, September 13, 2018.  The evening will start with a general meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the main gym.  Parents will be given the opportunity to visit each of their children's classrooms and hear about the classrooms and content that will be covered throughout the year.

6th Grade Outdoor Education **18-19 Information**

• Outdoor Education will be November 14, 15, and 16, 2018
• Information Packet for Parents (Including all required forms)   
  • Outdoor Education Parent Meeting will be held on September 13, 2018. from 5:30-6:30 p.m.   
     
   
• Cost- $86.00.  
  • The cost includes the $76.00 fee for outdoor education and the cost of materials and supplies for student take home T-Shirts.
  • MCPS Outdoor Education Open House
  • Paying for Outdoor Education Online    
   

• Outdoor Education Overnight Adult Chaperone Disclosure Form 
• Outdoor Education Overnight Adult Chaperone Background Check Requirements Overview       

Fall Field Trips