Margaret C. Clifford School Back-to-School Night September 12, 2017 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Margaret C. Clifford School Back-to-School Night

September 12, 2017

• Mr. Jack Pfizenmayer

Interim Principal for

• Mrs. Jamie Flick

WELCOME

▶ 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!!!!

START OF YEAR – THANK YOU!

▶ 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

COMMUNICATION IS KEY!

▶Preschool

• Varies per classroom/program

▶Kindergarten

• Trimester Standards-Based Report Cards

▶Special Education

◾ IEP Reports and Meetings

Progress Reporting

▶ 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.

Standards-Based (Kindergarten) & Skills-Based (Preschool) Grading

▶ 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

Parent-Teacher Conferences

▶ Periodically During the Year ▶ Referrals are Data-Driven ▶ Team sets Specific, Measurable, Timely Goals ▶ Parent Meetings ▶ Interventions Inside & Outside the Classroom

Intervention & Referral Services (I&RS) - TEACHERS

▶ ACES (Academic Coaching) ▶ Teachers

• Mrs. Laura Oliva
• Mrs. Lisa Masciangelo
• Mrs. Kathryn Beaver

Staff Introductions & Program Descriptions

▶ Small Group or Individual Instruction to

Attain Goals

▶ May Result from an I&RS Referral ▶ Strong Collaboration with Classroom

Teachers

Academic Coaching (ACES)

▶ Teacher: Ms. Laura Oliva ▶ Learning goals based on English

Language Arts and 21st Century Life and Career Standards

▶ Importance of Reading!!!

• Swedesboro Library

Literacy Extension (Technology & Library)

Theme for the Year

To Infinity and Beyond!!!!

• 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

Theme for the Year

▶ Teacher: Ms. Ruth Suarez ▶ Learning goals centered around Visual

and Performing Arts standards

▶ Incorporating school theme

Creative Expressions (Art & Music)

▶ Teacher: Mrs. Cristy DiBella ▶ Active Movements ▶ Cooperation & Teamwork ▶ PLEASE WEAR SNEAKERS!

Physical Education

▶ 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

Guidance Counseling

▶ MCS Staff works diligently to promote a respectful

school environment

▶ Detailed descriptions regarding HIB are described

• n 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

• r 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

• peration of the school or the rights of the other students

Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB)

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!

Character Education

• 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

Cafeteria

▶ Mrs. Kathy Dreger ▶ Flu Vaccine for Pre-School ▶ Food Allergies, Snacks, & Lunches ▶ Illnesses ▶ Change of Clothes

Items from the School Nurse

• 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

Food & Photography Procedures

▶Identification at All Times

• Keep approved persons updated

▶TPASS ▶Recess with Classes ▶Locked Doors ▶Drills & Notifications

Safety & Security

▶ Special Education Parent Advisory Committee

• SEPAC

▶ Parent-Teacher Organization

• PTO

▶ Nutri-Serve Food Management

• Food Service Director

Further Welcomes

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!!!