Nurturing today ’ s learners for tomorrow ’ s future

Support Staff
Mrs. Thompson
Mrs. Meyer
Miss. Davis
Mr. Costa - Guidance Counselor
Miss Stallworth - School Psychologist
Ms. Marshall - School Psychologist
Mrs. Mundell - Related Services
Mrs.Brunguard - House Secretary
Dr. DeLeeuw - House Administrator

Ms. D’Anna
Ms. Jeff
Ms. Haling
Mr Ashburner
- LA
- Science
- SS
- Math
Mr Nigrelli - Spec. Ed.

You

I love homework
A quiet place to work
Designated time to study
Study for tests
Review notes every night
(10 minutes = 60% increase in memory)
Be organized
Clean backpack regularly
Wash gym clothes regularly!

Students
Together with
Educators and
Parents/
Caregivers
Student
Parent
E-Mails
Teacher

Why?
Reinforces classroom learning
Applies skills to real world applications
How much?
Approximately 20 mins per class
In addition students should read daily

Student
Complete with quality to best of their ability
Submit on time
If absent, obtain missing work
Write homework in agenda
Parent / Caregiver
Check agenda and homework hotline*
Check completed work
*Available but not to be relied upon

Blue Crabs grade 7/8 (860 691-5440)
Spanish Homework Hotline (860 691-5420)
French Homework Hotline (860 691-5421
)

Camp Hazen
Connecticut Science Museum

• 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

• Promotes inclusion
• Student to teacher ratio is typically
12:1
• Collaboration between teachers
• Occurs in Math and LA

• The Glorious Emerald Garden
• Blogging

All staff will be involved including teachers, custodians, secretaries, instructional assistants, cafeteria staff, and bus drivers.
The emphasis of this school-wide program is to encourage students to:
– Respect Self
– Respect Others
– Respect Environment

Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports
(PBIS)
Research shows that preventing violence in schools involves:
– Positive, predictable school-wide climate
– High rates of academic & social success
– Formal social skills instruction
– Positive active supervision & reinforcement
– Positive adult role models
– Multi-component, multi-year school-familycommunity effort
These are the same elements for a positive school climate

Encourages staff, parents and caregivers to share four positive comments with children for every one negative comment
Viking Vouchers
Raffles will be held every week!
Celebration assemblies

• Connections is an advisory program
• Groups of 10-13 students/ 1 adult
• Meet two times per month for 30 minutes

September- Team Building
October- Responsibility
November- Community
December- Wellness
January- Goal-Setting
February- Acceptance
March- Cooperation
April- Leadership/Citizenship
May- Friendship/Closure

• Use the front, main entrance when visiting
ELMS
• A buzzer/camera system will assist us to confirm your identity and purpose for visit
• Please make appointments whenever possible with teams or teachers
• ELMS conducts mandatory safety drills throughout the year

What is required from school systems in
Connecticut?
The SSP will begin in the 6 th grade and continue through high school to provide support and assistance in setting goals for:
• Social, emotional, physical and academic growth.
• Meeting rigorous high school expectations.
• Exploring postsecondary education and career interests.
Connecticut State Department of Education, 2012

1. Academic Development
SMART goals
(Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Relevant, Timely)
• Kiva Activities
• Student Led
Conferences
• Connections Groups
2. Career Development
Interest Inventories and Career
Exploration
• Life Skills Classes
3. Social, Emotional and
Physical Development
Lessons and Activities
• Connections Groups

• ELMS is integrating our curriculum with the new CCSS, this will be a multi-year process.
• SBAC will be piloted this year for LA and math

Edline is the online portal we use to distribute report cards and 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 address or add a secondary email address
Verify your email or add a secondary email address

Edline Email Confirmation
Sample email from edline:

•
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 jennifer.berchielli@eastlymeschools.org

Thank you for coming
It was great to see you
We look forward to seeing your children in the morning.
We would be glad to field any specific questions related to your child via e-mail or by appointment.
Have a great night!
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