Introduction – Jen Biddick
B.A. from Rutgers University – Cell Biology & Neuroscience and
Psychology
M.Ed. from Rutgers University – Special Education
Teaching Certifications – Teacher of Elementary Grades K-6,
Teacher of Students with Disabilities, Preschool through Grade
3, Supervisor
Completed coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis towards
BCBA credentials
Teacher of the Small Wonders Preschool classroom at the
Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center at Rutgers
University January 2008-August 2014
Introduction – Stacey Liebross
B.A. from Rutgers University – Psychology with a minor in
Education
M.S. from Adelphi University – Communication Science and
Disorders
Certifications – Certificate in Common Branches issued by the
City of New York (N-6), Certificate of Clinical Competence as
a Speech Language Pathologist, Certified Speech Language
Specialist in the schools and Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Senior Speech and Language Specialist at the Douglass
Developmental Disabilities Center at Rutgers University
September 1999-September 2014
Class Roster
Lucas K.
Nathan
Levi
Lucas S.
Armaan
Jayden
Paraprofessionals/Teaching Assistants
Ms. Epstein
Ms. Manhary
Ms. Lori W.
Miss Lori K.
Ms. Pipala
Ms. Granda
(Substitute)
Related Service Providers
Speech-Language Pathologist
Ms. Rubin/Ms. Liebross
Physical Therapist
Ms. Harduby
Occupational Therapist
Mr. Bowe
Behavior Specialist
Ms. Barry
Case Manager
Ms. Wasnesky
More Important People
School Principal
Dr. Lynn Barberi
Director of Pupil Personnel
Marietta Ruella
Policies & Procedures
Food Allergies
I will be speaking with the school nurse and individual families
regarding allergies in the classroom.
At this time, students will eat only food items sent in from home.
Attendance
Please follow school policies to report your child absent
by calling the school nurse.
If possible, please e-mail me as well. Thank you!
If you will be picking your child up early and/or his
dismissal routine will be changing (e.g., a family member
will be picking him up), the school must be notified in
writing.
Thank you!
Arrival & Dismissal
If you are dropping off or picking up your child, please
park on the street or across the street at the Monroe
Community Center.
What to Bring on the First Day
Reinforcers
Lunch
Snack
Extra Clothes
Wipes & Tissues
Communication
Home-School Communication Logs
• I will write home daily.
• Please let me know areas of high priority.
• I encourage you to write back!
• Please let me know additional ways to reach you during
the day and in the evening.
Home Visits
• At parental request
• Will be determining home-based needs within the first
month of school
• Any time throughout the year
Progress Updates
• Individualized for each family
• Different formats
• In addition to regularly-scheduled parent-teacher
conferences and progress reports
Our Daily Schedule
Arrival
8:50
Walks in building
Goes to classroom
Finds locker
Takes off coat
Hangs up coat/backpack
Selects lunch/snack
Brings notebook to bin
Greetings with teachers & friends
Structured Play
9:00-9:20
Selects toys
Plays appropriately
Cleans up toys
Demonstrates parallel play
Demonstrates associative play
Imitates peers
Accepts items from peers
Shares with peers
Mands from peers
Takes turns
Morning Group
9:25-9:35
Follows individual/group instructions
Remains seated at group
Attends to group materials
Greetings/Farewells
Attendance
Calendar Skills
Weather
Examples of songs: “Good Morning Song,” “Days of the Week,” “Mr. Sun,”
“Rain, Rain Go Away,” etc.
Work
9:40-11:10
Includes:
• Current programming
• Practice of maintenance/mastered skills
Playground or Movement Activity
11:15-11:35
Engages in movement activities
Plays on playground equipment
Plays group games
Follows along with the group
Wash Hands
11:35-11:40
1.
2.
6.
Wets hands
Gets soap
3.
Scrubs ~10 seconds
4.
Rinses ~10 seconds
5.
Gets paper towel(s)
Dries hands for 3 seconds each (fronts and backs)
7.
Throws paper towels away
Lunch
11:40-12:00
Gets lunchbox
Opens lunchbox
Increases independence to feed self
Increases independence to use utensils
Uses a napkin
Remains seated at lunch table
Cleans up after a meal
Puts away lunchbox
Chill Time
12:05-12:25
Children may lay on cots, mats, pillows, or
blankets and relax while listening to soft
music.
*If you do not want your child to fall asleep,
please let me know!
Work
12:30-1:50
Includes:
• Current programming
• Practice of maintenance/mastered skills
Wash Hands
1:50-1:55
1.
2.
6.
Wets hands
Gets soap
3.
Scrubs ~10 seconds
4.
Rinses ~10 seconds
5.
Gets paper towel(s)
Dries hands for 3 seconds each (fronts and backs)
7.
Throws paper towels away
Snack
1:55-2:05
Eats finger foods
Increases independence to use utensils
Remains seated at snack table
Mands from peers
Shares with peers (according to diets)
Group
2:10-2:25
Story, Art, Music, Cooking
Follows individual/group instructions
Remains seated at group
Attends to group materials
Listens to story
Performs motions of songs/fingerplays
Imitates peers
Mands for required items
Mands from peers
Shares with peers
Dismissal
2:30
Farewells with teachers & friends
Pack backpack with belongings
Put on coat
Put on backpack
Walk to bus
Specials
Library
Friday 9:05-9:20
Mr. Lutska
Please return your book each week so your child can check
out a new one!
Gym
Friday 9:20-9:50
Ms. Lombard
Please send your child to school wearing sneakers and
proper gym attire.
Thank you for coming!
We hope that you found our Meet and Greet fun and
informative.
Please let me know if you have any general questions or
comments.
Questions specific to your child can be addressed by scheduling a time to meet
with Miss Jen by phone or in person. Please let me know if this would be helpful for
you!