Welcome Class of 2026 &
New Students!
Harmony School
2013-2014
Teacher Introduction
Mrs.
Ryser
Mrs. Marich
Mrs. Savio
Mrs. Wisialko
Student Dismissal
 Students
will be dismissed
with their teachers to explore
their classrooms
Ryser’s Class
Mrs. Marich’s Class
Mrs. Savio’s Class
Mrs.
Mrs.
Wisialko
Leading Harmony School
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Erik M. Paulson
Principal of
Harmony
Elementary School
 January 3, 2011
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The Paulson Family
Your Child!
An educational journey that
begins in Middletown
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Attended Middletown Public Schools - kindergarten through
eighth grade
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Nut Swamp Elementary
Thompson Middle School
High School
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Rumson - Fair Haven Regional High School
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Latchkey Program – New Monmouth Elementary School
College
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Undergraduate – Elon University
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BA – Elementary Education
Substitute Teacher – Middletown Public Schools
Graduate – Georgian Court University
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MA – Administration, Supervision, & Curriculum Planning and Management
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Work Experiences
Student Teaching – South Graham Elementary School (2000 –
2001)
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Teaching – John Adams Elementary School (2001 – 2007)
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Third Grade Teacher
Grade Level Leader (2002 – 2007)
Curriculum Coordinator – John Adams and Judd Elementary
Schools (2007 – 2008)
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Third Grade Teacher
Hired to complete the year for my cooperating teacher
Mathematics and Science Concentration
Assistant Principal – Constable Elementary School (2008 –
2010)
Stay at home father – (September – December 2010)
Harmony School Principal – (January 2011 – Present)
Harmony’s Vision
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As professional educators, we believe that Harmony
School offers a comprehensive education rooted in the
belief that students will become life-long problem
solvers. Through daily infusion of technology in our
instruction, the students at Harmony will be armed with
the decision making skills to contribute in the 21st
century democratic society. Our dedication is rooted in
the belief that all students learn through appropriate and
natural social interactions, where all genres and styles of
communication are facilitated. We believe that strong
parental relationships will help achieve our vision and
enable students to adopt the values that we model on a
daily basis. We view our school as a professional
learning community that routinely seeks new information
and techniques to acquire the skill set needed in order to
achieve our educational and social goals.
A Typical Day – Arrival
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Student arrival
Brick walkway to the
main entrance
Student drop-off zone
Main entrance
A Typical Day – School Times
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Doors open at 8:45am (first bell)
9:00am school begins (in their seats)
8:45-9:00 Attendance, announcements, and lunch
count
9:00-12:00 Academic focus (LAL, Math, Social
Studies, TDPE, Science and snack)
12:00-12:30 Lunch in the classroom
12:30-1:30 Academic and center time
1:30-2:10 Specials (Music, Spanish, Art, PE, and
Health)
2:10-3:00 Academic, center time, and pack-up
3:00 Dismissal
Playground and The Hawk’s Nest
Designed for children
ages 5+ and purchased by
the Harmony PTO
The Hawk’s Nest - All purpose
room, performances, lunch
grades 2-5, PTO events, and
community events
A Typical Day – Dismissal
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Kindergarten exits through two doors
depending on the teacher
Mrs. Marich’s class exits through
door #8 (back blacktop)
Mrs. Wisialko’s class exits
through door #1 (front entrance)
Mrs. Ryser & Mrs. Savio exit door #4 –
Face-to-face exchange
A Typical Day – Dismissal
Leaving School Early:
•Must be a written note from the parent must be brought in the morning
•The parent must report to the Main Office to sign a student out
•Student will be called to the main office
•If someone other than a parent/guardian will be picking up the child, a
note giving permission is necessary.
•ID is required
•Early dismissal with prior notice will only be granted until 2:50pm
•Emailing a dismissal change is not acceptable
Back to School Night
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Grades PK-2
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Grades 3-5
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Tuesday, September 17, 2013 @ 7:00pm
Monday, September 19, 2013 @ 7:00pm
Topics covered – Teacher introduction,
learning space introduction, curricular
focuses, and many other topics.
Communication
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Calendar – District website
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Facebook
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www.twitter.com/Harmony_NJ
Phone Blasts
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Harmony Elementary School
Harmony Parents
Twitter
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www.middletownk12.org/Page/14
Emergencies and informational messages
Used on a routine basis
Email
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PaulsonE@middletownk12.org
Mrs. Ryser – RyserC@middletownk12.org
Mrs. Marich – MarichM@middletownk12.org
Mrs. Savio – SavioP@middletownk12.org
Mrs. Wisialko – WisialkoJ@middletownk12.org
How to communicate effectively with
school employees
Located
on the district
website
Check your source before
you react
Dismissal/Blacktop Buzz
My suggested parent resources
http://www.responsiveclassroom.org
Thank you for coming this morning!
 We
will conduct a student dismissal.
 This PowerPoint will be posted on
the school’s website.