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Welcome Parents and Guardians!
Please SIGN IN
by initializing next to your child’s name on roster in hallway.
Teachers
Claire Artibee, Math Karen Burnham, Language Arts Neeley Overmoyer, Social Studies Glenn PenkoffLidbeck, Science Ron Alaimo, Special Education Paula Taylor, Teaching Assistant Kelly O’Connor, Instructional
Assistant L. Conti, Instructional Assistant
Language Arts Reading, writing, grammar, spelling,
listening, viewing, presenting, and speaking skills.
Genre study, Book talks accompany some. Writing process: narrative, expository,
persuasive Some literature selections integrated with
social studies curriculum Spelling, grammar and mechanics Independent reading is extremely
important, reading logs due every week
Mathematics
Problem Solving Number Sense Spatial relationships Data Analysis Operations Practice & studying improve skills
math homework assigned to reinforce skills being taught
Social Studies
American History I European Exploration, American
Colonies, American Revolution, geography, current events, and U.S. government
Skills Main Idea/Important information Summarizing Note-taking Writing Forming and evaluating an opinion
Science Skills
Development of science skills Inquiry based Scientific process Problem Solving/cooperative learning Note taking Hands-on learning (FUN!)
Science 5
Measurement (focus on Metric System)
Sound Light & Color Earth, Moon, and the Seasons The Five Senses Human Growth & Development
Academy
Reinforces literacy and math strategies/skills taught in class
Allows us to monitor and assess how well the students are applying the strategies
Allows for flexible grouping for student interventions
Independent reading with the “just right book”
Addresses mandates of Scientific Research Based Intervention (SRBI) for State of Connecticut
Gives opportunities to challenge students who are ready to move forward
Connections~Connections is an advisory program here at the middle school.~Groups of 11-13 students are assigned to one adult advisor.~ Groups meet twice a month for 30 minutes for lessons and activities related to a monthly school-wide theme
Connections Themes
September –Team Building
October -- Responsibility
November -- Acceptance
December – Community
January – Goal Setting
February -- WellnessMarch --
CooperationApril -- LeadershipMay -- CitizenshipJune -- Friendship/
Closure
Connections Goals ~ Help students grow emotionally and
socially~ Contribute to a positive school climate~ Enhance student-teacher relationships~ Promote mutually respectful relationships
with peers~ Improve students’ decision-making and
communication skills~ Create a sense of belonging to school~ Improve student learning
Positive Behavior Interventions and Support
All staff involved including teachers, custodians, secretaries, instructional assistants, cafeteria staff, and bus drivers.
This school-wide program emphasis is to: Respect Self Respect Others Respect Environment
More PBiS
PBiS encourages staff and parents to share 4 positive comments with children for every 1 negative comment.
Students will sometimes be rewarded for positive behavior by receiving a Viking Voucher. These tickets may be used for raffle drawings.
There are raffles to check if agendas are being filled out.
Organization Planner with student at all times
“You Owe Me” stamp in binder for missing work
Pick day to organize your child’s binder
“Box at Home” (suggestion) Check Homework Hotline and website
www.eastlymeschools.org/seadogs
COMMUNICATION TOOLS FOR ELMS PARENTS AND GUARDIANS
• Check Website – www.eastlymeschools.org for general information, events, special notices, team and/or class information
• Sign up for Friday Newsletter for school information & local information
• Activate Edline & Confirm Email – for progress reports, report cards
GO TO ABOUT US, WEEKLY NEWSLETTER TO VIEW OR SUBSCRIBE TO EMAIL
WHAT IS EDLINE?
Edline is the online portal we use to distribute report cards and mid semester progress reports
Provides teachers with an easy communication tool
• Go to www.edline.net to activate your code
• Follow steps to create a screen name and password
Verify your email or add a secondary email address
• Verify your email address or add a secondary email address
EDLINE EMAIL CONFIRMATION
Sample email from edline:
WHY CONFIRM EMAIL?
• Teachers can send out information to the team/kiva, a class, or an individual
• You get reminders when reports are posted• If you forget your password or need to change it
you can reset on your own
If you have any further questions or need assistance with your Edline account,
call Jennifer Berchielli, computer consultant, at 860-691-5520 or
email [email protected]
Getting Your Report Card Online through Edline
www.edline.net Register and/or update your
current email Reports are not mailed Paper copies can be requested for
families without computers Report card schedule is online and
in weekly newsletter
Understanding Report Cards
The first comments reflects achievement/ understanding of grade level standards
Second comment reflects performance/work habits
Progress Reports are issued through Edline mid-trimester
Report Card Comments
ACHIEVEMENT/UNDERSTANDING 1) Commendable Progress/Advanced Understanding of Grade Level Standards 2) Good Progress/Advanced Understanding of Grade Level Standards 3) Fair Progress/Advanced Understanding of
Grade Level Standards 4) Unsatisfactory Progress/Advanced Understanding of Grade Level Standards
5) Commendable Progress/Satisfactory Understanding of Grade Level Standards 6) Good Progress/Satisfactory Understanding of Grade Level Standards 7) Fair Progress/Satisfactory Understanding of Grade Level Standards 8) Unsatisfactory Progress/Satisfactory Understanding of Grade Level Standards
9) Commendable Progress/Difficulty in Grade Level Standards 10) Good Progress/Difficulty in Grade Level Standards 11) Fair Progress/Difficulty in Grade Level Standards 12) Unsatisfactory Progress/Difficulty in Grade Level Standards
13) Commendable Progress/Working towards Grade Level Standards 14) Good Progress/Working towards Grade Level Standards 15) Fair Progress/Working towards Grade Level Standards 16) Unsatisfactory Progress/Working towards Grade Level Standards
ELMS Attendance/Missing Class Parent notifies school on day of absence. No parent call, school calls.
Student is responsible for collecting missed assignments
School day starts at 8:30 AM; arrival by 8:25 AM. Band/orchestra lessons:
Each child has a schedule Involves homework and “tests” Missing team academics Cannot miss team tests for lessons
Contacting Teachers/Students
Please include first and last name of child and “Seadogs” on all notes
Notify the office of important messages
as we will not always be available during the school day to reply
Stay Informed ELMS Newsletter – can sign up Media Center – webpage has lots of
info Class projects page/Computer Lab www.eastlymeschools.org www.eastlymeschools.org/seadogs Homework Hotlines (860-691-5435) Monthly Newsletter Check Student Planner
Conferences
November and April Portfolio presentation and reflection
by student Goal sharing with parents through
Student Success Plan (SSP)
Field Trips
Look for permission slips/forms We apologize, but there will be no
refunds for missed trips. This is school policy as stated in Student Handbook.
Tied to curricula objectives: Plimoth Plantation (May/June 2014)
Science Field Trip – (CT Science Center, date TBD)
Call Homework Hotline for return time updates
Strong relationship between school, students, and families