Beers Street School Welcome Back 5 th Grade orientation Presentation 2013-2014

1. Beers Street School Welcome Back 5th Grade orientation Presentation2013-2014 Joseph Krouse, Principal

2. Meet the Staff • 5th Grade Homeroom • Mrs. Altilio (LAL/SS) Room 24 • Mrs. Christ (LAL/SS) Room 26 • Mr. Nealis (Math/Sci/H) Room 25 • Ms. Wolkom (Math/Sci) Room 23 • Mrs. Thal (Math/Sci) Room 19 • Mr. DiMaulo (LAL/ Computers) Room 18 • Mrs. Gulachenski (SS) Room 18 • Grade 5-6 LLD • Mrs. Vina • Basic Skill Instruction / Administrative Aide • Lynn Bowe Room 7 • Resource • Mrs. Bucco Room 17 • Mrs. Victor Room 8 • Paraprofessionals- • Mrs. Farinaro • Mrs. D’Arienzo • Mrs. Walsh • Mrs. Ghigna

3. Hazlet Public schools Mission Educating our students…to achieve their maximum potential.

4. Bell Schedule • Grade 5-6 Full Day Schedule • Teachers 7:55 a.m. • Homeroom 8:10-8:20 a.m. • 1st Period 8:20-9:08 • 2nd Period 9:08-9:56 • 3rd Period 9:56-10:44 • 4th Period 10:44-11:29 (6th grade lunch) • 5th Period 11:32-12:17 p.m. (5th grade lunch) • 6th Period 12:17-1:05 • 7th Period 1:05-1:53 • 8th Period 1:53-2:41 • Homeroom 2:41-2:50 • (Math is an extended 66 minute period.) • Delayed Opening Schedule (add 1.5 hrs)Early Dismissal/Emergency Closing • Teachers 9:25 a.m. Teachers 7:55 a.m. • Homeroom 9:40-9:48 a.m. Homeroom 8:10-8:15 a.m. • 1st Period 9:48-10:25 1st Period 8:15-8:49 • 2nd Period 10:25-11:02 2nd Period 8:49-9:23 • 3rd Period 11:02-11:39 3rd Period 9:23-9:57 • 4th Period 11:39-12:16 p.m. (lunch) 4/5th Period 9:57-10:31 (no lunch) • 5th Period 12:16-12:53 (lunch) 6th Period 10:31-11:05 • 6th Period 12:53-1:30 7th Period 11:05-11:39 • 7th Period 1:30-2:07 8th Period 11:39-12:13 p.m. • 8th Period 2:07 -2:44 Homeroom 12:13-12:15 • Homeroom 2:44-2:50

5. School calendar / COmmunication • www.hazlet.org • RealTime Alert – update information • Teacher Web Page • Monthly Newsletter • PTO Meetings • Written Correspondence • Email

6. Procedures • Absences & Attendance-parents must notify office on or before the first day of child’s absence. • Arrival / Dismissal- School begins at 8:10am and ends at 2:50pm. Students must not arrive before 7:55am. (Park in the visitor's parking lot) • Cell Phone & Electronics- Not permitted in the classroom. Must be kept in the locker or turned off and kept in student’s book bag. • Dress Code- Must wear appropriate clothing. See Policy in handbook. • Code of Conduct – Rules & Consequences are available in the School Home Page.

7. BARK LOUD/ Academic Awards Behavior Attitude Responsibility & Knowledge • Every month students receive awards and are acknowledged for their efforts. • Bull Dog, Teacher & Principal Awards • Assembly • Certificate • Prizes

8. Clubs • Odyssey of the Mind • Drama • Yearbook • Reading • Talent Show • Community

9. Lunch Program • The Hazlet Township Public Schools contracts with Maschio's Food Services, Inc. to provide meal services for all of the District's schools. • Their website is www.maschiofood.com The Hazlet section of their website is http://www.maschiofood.com/hazlet • Click here to access the 2013-2014 free/reduced lunch application • CONTACT INFORMATION • Barbara McArdle • 732-264-8402 ext. 1043 • bmcardle@hazlet.org

10. Student Services • Guidance Counselor- Mrs. Baldini • Basic Skills Instruction • I&RS- interventions • Social Worker & Child Study Team Support • Tutoring • Helping Hands • Lunch time Homework Help

11. Technology • Classroom are equipped with SmartBoards • 50 Ipads are available for students upon teacher request • Laptops are available • Computer lab • Media center

12. Expectations • Give your very BEST! 100% of the time. • Ask questions if you have a concern. Never assume. • BARK LOUD!