Study Skills Workshop - Middle School

Last updated November 4, 2005.

What:
Middle School Study Skills Workshop.

When:
Wednesday, November 9th, 2005, 7 PM - 8:30 PM.

Where:
Heatherwood Middle School
1419 Trillium Blvd. SE, Mill Creek, WA 98012
425-385-6300

Driving Directions:
Northbound & Southbound: From I-5, take exit 186. Head east on 128th Street and then take a right on 16th Avenue. Turn right on to the Bothell-Everett Highway and then a left at Trillium Boulevard. The entrance to the school will be on your left.

Speakers:
Principal Greg Gelderman, Heatherwood Middle School
Sharon Fabrizio, Math Teacher, Heatherwood Middle School
Jack McLeod, Science Teacher, Heatherwood Middle School
David Hastings, History Teacher, Cascade High School
Science & Engineering Industry Representatives:
Dauphine Barone, Staff Scientist/Research Manager, Trubion Pharmaceuticals Inc., Seattle, WA
Jeff Heckathorn, Senior Software Developer, UIEvolution Inc., Bellevue, WA

Audience:
Open to all Heatherwood parents, students, staff, and invited guests.

Abstract:
This workshop is primarily intended to help parents help their kids with learning and studying. Students are of course welcome to attend. Learn time management tips, how to foster a conducive study environment at home, how to help with mathematics homework, study for tests and other academic areas. Information will also be available on how middle school study habits help prepare students for high school and, eventually, for college. Handouts will be available at the event and online. Recommended Study Skills books will be described. In short, help your son or daughter become a master student.

Outline:

Schedule
 Speaker
 General Topics
 Details
7:00 PM - 7:20 PM
 Greg Gelderman Introduction.
Student Planner
 Middle School Competency Project.
Heatherwood Student Planning Guide.
Class binders.
Online grades.
7:20 PM - 7:40 PM
 Sharon Fabrizio Mathematics
 Connected Math Project.
Review math learning strategies and math study tips.
7:40 PM - 8:00 PM
 Jack McLeod Science
 Science learning tips.
8:00 PM - 8:05PM
 David Hastings
 Preparing for high school.
 The increased study demands of high school. Preparing for college.
8:05 PM - 8:10 PM
 Dauphine Barone
 Biotech
 Comments about the biotech industry.
8:10 PM - 8:15 PM
 Jeff Heckathorn Engineering
 Comments about the engineering field.
8:15PM - 8:30 PM
 All
 Q&A  


Resources:

Documents:

Workshop Flier

Helping Your Child With Homework

Helping Your Children Learn Math

{In progress. More documents coming up}

Recommended Links:

{In progress. More links coming up}

Recommended Books:

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, by Sean Covey

Middle School Study Skills, by John Ernst

Canter, Lee and Hausner, Lee. (1993). Homework without Tears: A Parent’s Guide for
Motivating Children to Do Homework and to Succeed in School. New York:
HarperCollins.

Cholden, Harriet, Friedman, John A. and Tiersky, Ethel. (1998). The Homework
Handbook: Practical Advice You Can Use Tonight to Help Your Child Succeed
Tomorrow. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Cooper, Harris M. (2001). The Battle over Homework: Common Ground for
Administrators, Teachers and Parents. New York: Corwin Press.

Klavan, Ellen. (1992). Taming the Homework Monster: How to Stop Fighting with Your
Kids over Homework. New York: Poseidon Press.

National Parent Teacher Association and the National Education Association. (1995).
Helping Your Student Get the Most Out of Homework. (Available from the PTA Web
site: http://www.pta.org/programs/edulibr/homework.htm).

Rich, Dorothy. (1992). Megaskills: How Families Can Help Children Succeed in School
and Beyond (rev. ed.). Boston: Houghton Mifflin.


Sponsor:
Heatherwood Middle School PTSA
http://heatherwoodpta.org/

Hosts:
Mary O'Brien, Assistant Principal, Heatherwood Middle School
Greg Gelderman, Principal, Heatherwood Middle School