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Welcome to James Madison Intermediate School

Welcome to James Madison Intermediate School. Principal. Michael J. Duggan Email: michael.duggan @edison.k12.nj.us Phone: (732) 452-2960 24 Hour Rule. Tonight’s Schedule. 5:30 ESL, Music, Art, Spanish, Physical Education, G & T, and RTI

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Welcome to James Madison Intermediate School

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  1. Welcometo James Madison Intermediate School

  2. Principal • Michael J. Duggan • Email: michael.duggan@edison.k12.nj.us • Phone: (732) 452-2960 • 24 Hour Rule

  3. Tonight’s Schedule 5:30 ESL, Music, Art, Spanish, Physical Education, G & T, and RTI 5:30 Grade 3 General Session in Multi-Purpose Room 6:00 Grade 3 Classroom Visitations 6:15 Grade 4 General Session in Multi-Purpose Room 6:30 ESL, Music, Art, Spanish, Physical Education, G & T, and RTI 6:45 Grade 4 Classroom Visitations 7:00 Grade 5 General Session in Multi-Purpose Room 7:30 Grade 5 Classroom Visitations

  4. KEYPERSONNEL • Donna Abatemarco, Assistant Principal • Marion Mateicka, School Nurse • Margaret Huber, School Counselor • Joann Dulina, Curriculum Resource Teacher • Pam Aurillio – Learning Disabilities Consultant • Elizabeth Chang, Secretary • Susanne DeJohn, Secretary • Paul Jenney, Facility Manager

  5. HEALTH CONCERNS Mrs. Mateicka, School Nurse • Allergies • Recess • Illnesses and Children

  6. THIRD GRADE TEACHERS

  7. FOURTH GRADE TEACHERS

  8. FIFTH GRADE TEACHERS

  9. FACULTY Physical Education Mr. Buccino Mr. Molnar Art Mr. Mockoviak Music Ms. McCarthy Mr. Borselli Ms. Minichiello Gifted and Talented Mrs. Marzano Mrs. Grunewald ESL Mrs. Zambrano Reading Specialist Mrs. Hong Speech Ms. Storer World Language Mrs. Nunez Library Mrs. Furilla

  10. SCHOOL ENROLLMENT2014 - 2015 • 8 Sections of 3rd Grade • 9 Sections of 4th Grade • 8 Sections of 5th Grade Total Projected Students: 600

  11. JMI VISION STATEMENT James Madison Intermediate School is committed to helping each student reach his or her full potential. This will be accomplished by providing students with appropriate experiences in a positive, challenging and inclusive educational environment. As a result of these experiences, we will help students: make informed choices, solve problems, take responsibility, develop organizational skills, and achieve a greater level of independence.

  12. PROGRAMS & CLUBS • Study Buddies • PTO Math Club • Newspaper Club (Grade 5) • Student Council • Robotics Club • Art Club • Mad Science • Chess Club • Yearbook Club • Character Counts • PBSIS: Positive Behavior Support in Schools • Conflict Resolution • Science Fair • Odyssey of the Mind (Grades 4 & 5) • Sports Club • Paw Pals

  13. Assessments & Programs • The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC replaces NJ ASK) • STAR • District Writing Benchmarks • Journeys Benchmarks • Classroom assessments • Response to Intervention (RTI) • Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) • English as a Second Language (ESL/ELL) • Gifted & Talented (G&T)

  14. PARCC • Grade 3 – 5 students will take the PARCC Assessment for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math this school year in lieu of the NJ ASK. • Grade 4 students will continue to take the NJ ASK Science assessment. • PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) assesses student performance based on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). • The CCSS provide educators with a set of standards to be taught every year. • In transitioning to the CCSS, there are three major educational shifts in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math:

  15. School Discipline • JMI Knight Notebook contains Elementary Disciplinary procedures • Anti-Bully Law and Procedures are available on the district website • Any circumstance requires a thorough investigation • Trust

  16. Balanced Approach • PBSIS Program • Clear Expectations • Incentives and Rewards • Respectful, Kind, Responsible, Safe

  17. Conflict Resolution 6 Steps to Resolve Conflicts 1. Take time to cool off. • Use “I messages” to state feelings. No blaming. No name calling. No interrupting. 3. Each person states the problem as the other person sees it. • Each person says how they are responsible for the problem. 5. Brainstorm solutions together – choose a solution that satisfies both. 6. Affirm, forgive, or thank each other.

  18. ARRIVAL • Please be mindful of parking lot procedures • Cross in designated area • Drive slowly and cautiously • Student drop-off begins at 8:30 • School begins at 8:55 (please be on time) • Safety • No dogs or pets

  19. PARKING LOT CONCERNS BUS LANE Cars safely enter prior to 8:50 Student Drop Off BEGINNING 8:30 a.m. FDR BUS DROP OFF BUS DROP OFF JMI

  20. SAFETY Visitor parking (9:00 -3:00) Please park in designated area No double parking Parent must cross child in the morning and afternoon Refrain from crossing by FDR

  21. DISMISSAL PROCEDURES Bus Riders are dismissed from the Multi-Purpose Room Walkers exit via the side door • Need to be escorted across walkway if parents are picking up students • Parents need to park in assigned spaces only

  22. LUNCH Students must pre-order on the prior day Please remember to send your child with lunch www.mealpayplus.com (small fee applies) Obtain Student ID number from classroom teacher Provide check or cash in envelop (Chartwells will enter amount). Make checks payable to Edison Board of Education

  23. HELPFUL HINTS • Emergency Contact Information: Notify the office and/or teacher if you have any changes • JMI Knight Notebook • Absences: Please leave message on voice mail before 9:00 a.m. • Labeling: Kindly label jackets, lunchboxes, instruments, backpacks, etc. with permanent marker

  24. HELPFUL HINTS • Delayed Openings: There will be no latchkey program. • Emergency Early Dismissal: There will be no latchkey program. • Delayed Opening Start Time: School begins 10:30; student drop-off starts 10:15 AM. • Late Arrival: Should your child arrive after 8:55 AM, please park and sign your child in at the office. • Birthday Celebration/Party guidelines

  25. What Can I Do to Help? • Foster more independence • Allow children to make mistakes and have consequences • Be open to feedback • Honor wellness policy • Trust

  26. GUIDANCE Ms. Huber, School Counselor • Anti-Bullying Specialist • Helping students adjust • Social skills development • Open communication with parents • Keeping students safe and happy

  27. BALANCE • Children need a balance of academics, play, and interaction with peers in their lives. • Excessive focus on grades, homework, and study causes children to experience stress and anxiety. • Children need unstructured free play 3 - 4 times a week to foster social-emotional growth as well as creative thinking and problem solving skills. Sometimes children just need time to relax. • Children need ten hours of sleep each night to maintain good health.

  28. Childhood is the most beautiful of all life’s seasons. ~ Author UnknownIf you carry your childhood with you, you never become older. ~ Tom StoppardThe older I grow the more earnestly I feel that the few joys of childhood are the best that life has to give.~ Ellen Glasgow

  29. If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be very intelligent, read them more fairy tales. ~ Albert Einstein Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution. ~ Albert Einstein

  30. PTO 2014 - 2015 Co-Presidents Cindy Bonito Ameeka Borka

  31. We look forward to a successful school year with your children. Thank you!

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