Margaret C. Clifford School Back-to-School Night September 12, 2017
WELCOME Mr. Jack Pfizenmayer Interim Principal for Mrs. Jamie Flick
START OF YEAR – THANK YOU! ▶ Board of Education ▶ Dr. O’Neil, Superintendent ▶ Mr. Chris DeStratis, Business Administrator ▶ Administrative Team ▶ Mrs. Maria Giallareto ◦ Transportation Coordination ▶ Ms. Helen Fromm ◦ Main Office Support Personnel
START OF YEAR – THANK YOU! ▶ All MCS Staff Members ◦ Teachers ◦ Paraprofessionals ◦ Technology Department ◦ Maintenance Staff ◦ Cafeteria Staff
START OF YEAR – THANK YOU! Parents & Students!!!!
COMMUNICATION IS KEY! ▶ Parent Portal through OnCourse Connect ▶ School Messenger (District & School) ▶ Communication Notes for Teachers/Office ▶ Phone calls and Emails ▶ Weekly Comet Clips ▶ Clifford Communicator Newsletter ◦ begins October
COMMUNICATION IS KEY! ▶ District & School Facebook Pages ▶ District, School, and Teacher Websites ▶ Conferences (Dec. & Some in Mar.) ▶ Twitter ◦ @SWSD_MCS ▶ Daily Book Bag Checks
Progress Reporting ▶ Preschool ◦ Varies per classroom/program ▶ Kindergarten ◦ Trimester Standards-Based Report Cards ▶ Special Education ◾ IEP Reports and Meetings
Standards-Based (Kindergarten) & Skills-Based (Preschool) Grading ▶ A reporting tool based on a specific set of standards & skills that students need to know and understand for success at that grade level. ▶ Goal is for students to progress during the year & reach grade level standards by the end of the year.
Parent-Teacher Conferences ▶ December 19, 20, and 21 - All Students ▶ Sign-ups will be online ▶ Information will be sent home in a few weeks ▶ March 14 & 15 - Support Conferences ▶ Teachers are available as needed
Intervention & Referral Services (I&RS) - TEACHERS ▶ Periodically During the Year ▶ Referrals are Data-Driven ▶ Team sets Specific, Measurable, Timely Goals ▶ Parent Meetings ▶ Interventions Inside & Outside the Classroom
Staff Introductions & Program Descriptions ▶ ACES (Academic Coaching) ▶ Teachers ◦ Mrs. Laura Oliva ◦ Mrs. Lisa Masciangelo ◦ Mrs. Kathryn Beaver
Academic Coaching (ACES) ▶ Small Group or Individual Instruction to Attain Goals ▶ May Result from an I&RS Referral ▶ Strong Collaboration with Classroom Teachers
Literacy Extension (Technology & Library) ▶ Teacher: Ms. Laura Oliva ▶ Learning goals based on English Language Arts and 21 st Century Life and Career Standards ▶ Importance of Reading!!! ◦ Swedesboro Library
Theme for the Year To Infinity and Beyond!!!!
Theme for the Year ● Classrooms & T-Shirts (forms sent today) ● Entryway Mural ● Character Education ○ Disney character to match a trait ○ September - Jasmine is Brave ○ “Character” Leaves ○ Ties into Positive Behavior Support in School (PBSIS) program -- Class Charts & Comet Cash
Creative Expressions (Art & Music) ▶ Teacher: Ms. Ruth Suarez ▶ Learning goals centered around Visual and Performing Arts standards ▶ Incorporating school theme
Physical Education ▶ Teacher: Mrs. Cristy DiBella ▶ Active Movements ▶ Cooperation & Teamwork ▶ PLEASE WEAR SNEAKERS!
Guidance Counseling ▶ Guidance Counselors: Mrs. Katharine Sayre ▶ Character Education Lessons ▶ Available Most Days On-Site ▶ May Assist with Goals from I&RS Cases ▶ Conflict Resolution ▶ Remedial Measures for HIB
Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) ▶ MCS Staff works diligently to promote a respectful school environment ▶ Detailed descriptions regarding HIB are described on our district website ▶ District HIB Coordinator: Dr. Scott Hogan ▶ HIB Specialist: Mrs. Katharine Sayre
Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) ▶ Is reasonably perceived as being motivated by any actual or perceived characteristic, such as race, color, religion, gender, etc. or any other distinguishing characteristic ▶ Takes place on school property, at any school-sponsored function, or off school grounds ▶ Substantially disrupts or interferes with the orderly operation of the school or the rights of the other students
Character Education As we strive to build life long learners, we want to build excellent character traits amongst our students. This is done through a variety of components here at Clifford. ▶ Classes receive monthly character education lessons. ▶ Students are able to earn character leaves throughout the year, for demonstrating specific character traits.
Character Education ▶ We are Comets! assemblies are held once a month for students to learn about new character traits. Each trait is linked to a Disney character. ▶ Beginning in November, students will be able to earn Comet Cash for making good choices. When the entire school fills the Comet Cash bucket, we have a celebration day!
Cafeteria ● Focus Area to Reinforce Character Education ○ Brave, Independent, Confident ■ Going through lunch line ■ Opening items ○ Respectful and Kind ■ Speaking with friends & adults ■ Throwing out trash
Items from the School Nurse ▶ Mrs. Kathy Dreger ▶ Flu Vacc ine for Pre-School ▶ Food Allergies, Snacks, & Lunches ▶ Illnesses ▶ Change of Clothes
Food & Photography Procedures ● Please refrain from sending in food for birthdays and celebrations ● Teamwork for safety of students! ● Treats for specific events as designated by school ● Pictures at large-scale events - Absolutely!!! ● Strongly discourage taking pictures of other individual students ● Strongly discourage posting pictures of anyone other than your own child ● No pictures are permitted in classrooms - Staff designated
Safety & Security ▶ Identification at All Times ◦ Keep approved persons updated ▶ TPASS ▶ Recess with Classes ▶ Locked Doors ▶ Drills & Notifications
Further Welcomes ▶ Special Education Parent Advisory Committee ◦ SEPAC ▶ Parent-Teacher Organization ◦ PTO ▶ Nutri-Serve Food Management ◦ Food Service Director
We look forward to working together and hope you can join us for various events throughout the year!!!
Classroom Visits & Speciality Tables Be sure to sign the “I Hope…” poster before entering classes!!!
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