WELCOME TO SCHOR SCHOOL
MR. HUESTON, PRINCIPAL
DR. CETTA, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
June 4, 2015
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Phone: 732-752-4457
Fax: 732-424-9445
Dr. K Garcia: Behaviorist all grades; Anti-Bullying Specialist
 kgarcia@pway.org
X 5217
Ms. W Johansen: Counselor grades 6 & 7 (A –L)
 wjohansen@pway.org X 5215
Ms. U Patel: Counselor grades 7 (M – Z) & 8
 upatel@pway.org
X 5216
Ms. J Gransky: Assistant all grades
 jgransky@pway.org
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MODUS OPERANDI
• Busing
– Mandated busing
– Subscription busing
• Driveway
– AM Drop-Off
– PM Pick-up
• Parking
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL
Enter building = 7:45am
Breakfast = 7:45 – 8:00am
Homeroom = 8:05am
Dismissal = 2:20pm
Lockers
Locker Combination Song
Use this song to help you remember how to open your locker!
(To the tune of the Hokey Pokey)
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You turn it to the right,
You turn it to the left,
You pass the number once and then you turn it right again.
You open up your locker and you get your books out!
That’s what it’s all about!
(KEEP YOUR COMBINATION TO YOURSELF)
SUMMER PRACTICE
SUMMER PRACTICE
A / B Schedule
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Grade-level Teams
Changing classes
Academics (math, LAL, S. St., science)
Creative Arts
 Art
 Band
STEM
Chorus
Music
Media-Tech
Orchestra
• World Language
• PE
• WIN
Gifted & Accelerated
• Math assessment by invitation
– Mid August
• 6th grade accelerated math = 7th grade math
• 7th & 8th grade accelerated math, LAL, and
World Language
GRADES
• Genesis – Gradebook
 Class work
 Homework
 Tests, quizzes, projects
 Participation
 Quarterlies – end of each marking period
• Report Cards
• Interim Reports
• Honor Roll
 Soaring High & Reaching New Heights
GOING GREEN (Paperless)
• Genesis
Gradebook
Report Cards
Interim reports
• Global Connect – important messages
• Website
Virtual Backpack
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Universal Screener:
5th & 6th grades
In-House Measures:
Class work, homework, tests, quizzes, quarterlies
Tiered Support
Tier 1 - Academic instruction for all students
Tier 2 - WIN support (math, LAL, social studies, science)
Tier 3 - Academic specialists for math & LAL
I&RS (Intervention & Referral Services) for RTI (Response to Intervention)
QUICK LINKS
piscatawayschools.org
Sneak Peek Information
Summer Projects - Check website for potential
student workshop at the library
Sneak Peek Summer Program
Online Registration – Deadline June22nd
Sneak Peek summer courses will reinforce skills & introduce your child to the first six
weeks of the curriculum.
Students who are invited to attend Summer Academy should register for Summer
Academy (not Sneak Peek).
Transportation will be provided for income-eligible students for Session A only
Conackamack Middle School
Monday – Thursday (July 6 – August 6)
Two Sessions
Session A: 9:30am – 11:00am
Session B: 11:05am – 12:35pm
Math (Current grade 5)
SUMMER PROJECTS
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MATH & LANGUAGE ARTS
On-line (Curriculum & Instruction)
September due-date
1st marking period test grade
PARCC
• The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness
for College and Careers (PARCC)
– A standard set of K-12 assessments in math and
English that builds a pathway to college and career
readiness for all students
– Field-tested
– iPADS
iPADS
The Middle School Initiative
Constructivist Learning & the iPad
District Acceptable Use Policy for Students - Parent Workshop
RSVP for 1 of 3 sessions from 6:00pm – 9:00pm
• King – Wednesday, June 10th
• Arbor – Tuesday, June 9th
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Obtain insurance
Establish APPLE ID
Monitor your child’s iPad usage DAILY!!
Restrict usage – charge iPad in PM
MY BIG CAMPUS
Learning Management Program
• Digital Platform
• On-Line Learning Forum
– Homework
– Assignments
– Discussions
– Resources
Earned TECHNOLOGY Privileges
• iPADS
Before & after school
During class as directed by the teacher
NOT during LUNCH or PE
• Phones
Before & after school
MUST BE TURNED OFF AND SECURE THROUGHOUT
THE SCHOOL DAY
• Other
Before & after school; not during the school day
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
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Homework Club
Yearbook Club
Art Club
Student Council
Math Club
Generation Innovation
Zumba
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Builder’s Club
Drama Club
HealthLinks (8 by invitation)
National Junior Honor
Society (7 & 8 by invitation)
• Rutgers Future Scholars
(7 & 8 by invitation)
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
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October – check on-line for dates & times
Mondays & Thursdays
After school from 2:30pm – 4:00pm
4:00 pm Activity (Late) Bus
For bus students (not subscription bus students)
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS
• Fall Sports – Soccer, Field Hockey, Cross Country
• Winter Sports – Basketball, Wrestling
• Spring Sports – Track & field, Tennis, Softball,
Baseball
SPORTS PHYSICALS
ATHLETIC PHYSICALS
Athletic Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation Form:
• History Form
• Supplemental History Form
• Physical Examination Form
• Clearance Form
These are the only forms that can be used. Forms due on July 1, 2015, for Fall Sports.
PHYSICALS
• Must be conducted by the student’s own physician/healthcare provider
• Forms must be returned to school nurse during school year
• During summer months, deliver completed forms to Main Office in Anthony
(East) Wing of PHS (box labeled “Sports Physicals”). Forms must be reviewed by
the school physician.
SPORTS PHYSICALS
Those who do not have a private healthcare provider or who
experience financial hardship may have their child examined by
the school physician or may request information from the nurse
regarding nearby Health Centers.
Physicals will be available @ PHS West Wing (Patton) Gym
•Boys = Monday, June 19, 8:00AM – 12 noon
•Girls = Wednesday, June 17, 1:00-5:00pm
HEALTH CONCERNS
HEALTH PLANS – On an individual basis with
medical documentation
VACCINATIONS - All children entering 6th grade
must submit proof of immunization by the first day
of school:
 TDaP (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)
 Meningococcal vaccine (Menactra, Menveo or MCV-4)
COUNSELING
A comprehensive program:
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Academic, career, and social/emotional concerns
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Educational planning
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Classroom lessons
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Individual and small group counseling
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Behavior Improvement Plans
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School-wide initiatives
School Counselors:
6th Grade
• Ms. Johansen
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7 Grade
• Ms. Johansen A - L
• Ms. Patel M - Z
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8 Grade
• Ms. Patel
School Psychologist / Behaviorist and Anti-Bullying Specialist
All grades
• Dr. Garcia
SIX PILLARS OF CHARACTER
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TRUSTWORTHINESS
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
FAIRNESS
CARING
CITIZENSHIP
HEROES
• Community-nominated
– Teachers
– Students
– Staff
– Family
• Recognized the 3rd Wednesday of each month
• I-Movie
UNITY
• Unity is being together or at one with
someone or something. It's the opposite of
being divided. It implies tolerance, respect,
and peace – the opposite of conflict.
• In unity, there is strength, connection, and
harmony; with teamwork and collaboration,
wonderful things can be achieved.
UNITY WEDNESDAY
• Celebrate UNITY the
first Wednesday of
every month
• Wear ORANGE
• Make UNITY & GOOD
CHARACTER a fashion
statement, not an
after-thought
PAY IT FORWARD
You may be just one
person in this world,
but to one person, at
one time, you are the
world. Imagine if each
individual looked for
the opportunity to help
others
each
day.
Imagine the difference
that would make.
PAY-IT-FORWARD
activities
School-wide theme
“Practice random-acts-of kindness”
Club sponsored:
Projects
Movies
Activities
Assemblies
HIB
• Harassment
• Intimidation
• Bullying
Definition
HIB Procedural Facts Sheet for Parents/Guardians
• HIB means any gesture, any written, verbal or physical act,
or any electronic communication, whether it be a single
incident or series of incidents that:
• Is reasonably perceived as being motivated by any actual
or perceived characteristic, such as race, color, religion,
ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity and expression, or a mental, physical or
sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing
characteristic
HIB or Peer Conflict?
BULLYING
PEER CONFLICT
• Imbalance of power
• Purposeful
• Causes serious physical or
emotional harm
• To obtain power
• No remorse – blames target
• No effort to solve problem
• Equal power
• Misunderstanding
• Causes confusion &
emotional reaction
• Miscommunication
• Accepts responsibility
• Effort to solve the problem
RESPONSIBLE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA
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Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
YouTube
Kik
Oovoo
ASKFM
THINK
Before u speak OR TEXT
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T = is it true?
H = is it helpful?
I = is it inspiring?
N = is it necessary?
K = is it kind?
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