Welcome toBlue Crabs

Back to School Night

Nurturing today’s learners for tomorrow’s future

Support Staff

Mrs. ThompsonMrs. MeyerMiss. Davis

Mr. Costa - Guidance CounselorMiss Stallworth - School Psychologist

Ms. Marshall - School Psychologist Mrs. Mundell - Related Services

Mrs.Brunguard - House Secretary Dr. DeLeeuw - House Administrator

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The Blue Crabs Team

Ms. D’Anna - LAMs. Jeff - ScienceMs. Haling - SSMr Ashburner - Math

Mr Nigrelli - Spec. Ed.

Youare the most important person in your child’s life

Study Skills

A quiet place to workDesignated time to studyStudy for testsReview notes every night(10 minutes = 60% increase in memory)Be organizedClean backpack regularlyWash gym clothes regularly!

I love homework

We can do it!Students

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HomeworkWhy?

Reinforces classroom learningApplies skills to real world applications

How much?Approximately 20 mins per classIn addition students should read daily

Homework Responsibilities

StudentComplete with quality to best of their abilitySubmit on timeIf absent, obtain missing workWrite homework in agenda

Parent / CaregiverCheck agenda and homework hotline*Check completed work

*Available but not to be relied upon

Homework Hotline

Blue Crabs grade 7/8 (860 691-5440)

Spanish Homework Hotline (860 691-5420)

French Homework Hotline (860 691-5421)

Field Trips

Camp Hazen

Connecticut Science Museum

Communication Tools for ELMS Parents and

Guardians• Check Website – www.eastlymeschools.org

for general information, events, special notices, team and/or class information

• Sign up for Friday Newsletter for school information & local information

• Activate Edline & Confirm Email – for progress reports, report cards

Go to About Us, Weekly Newsletter to View or Subscribe to Email

Co-teaching• Promotes inclusion• Student to teacher ratio is typically

12:1• Collaboration between teachers• Occurs in Math and LA

Interdisciplinary• The Glorious Emerald Garden

• Blogging

PBIS Positive Behavior Support

All staff will be involved including teachers, custodians, secretaries, instructional assistants, cafeteria staff, and bus drivers.

The emphasis of this school-wide program is to encourage students to:– Respect Self– Respect Others– Respect Environment

Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports

(PBIS)Research shows that preventing violence in schools involves:

– Positive, predictable school-wide climate– High rates of academic & social success– Formal social skills instruction– Positive active supervision & reinforcement– Positive adult role models– Multi-component, multi-year school-family-

community effortThese are the same elements for a positive school

climate

More on PBS Encourages staff, parents and caregivers

to share four positive comments with children for every one negative comment

Viking Vouchers Raffles will be held every week! Celebration assemblies

Connections• Connections is an advisory program

• Groups of 10-13 students/ 1 adult

• Meet two times per month for 30 minutes

Monthly ThemesSeptember- Team Building

October- ResponsibilityNovember- Community

December- WellnessJanuary- Goal-SettingFebruary- Acceptance

March- CooperationApril- Leadership/Citizenship

May- Friendship/Closure

Procedures for Safety• Use the front, main entrance when

visiting ELMS• A buzzer/camera system will assist

us to confirm your identity and purpose for visit

• Please make appointments whenever possible with teams or teachers

• ELMS conducts mandatory safety drills throughout the year

Student Success Plan Overview

(SSP)

What is required from school systems in Connecticut?

The SSP will begin in the 6th grade and continue through high school to provide support and assistance in setting goals for:

• Social, emotional, physical and academic growth.• Meeting rigorous high school expectations. • Exploring postsecondary education and career

interests.

Connecticut State Department of Education, 2012

Student Success Plan Overview1. Academic Development

SMART goals(Specific, Measurable, Achievable,

Relevant, Timely)• Kiva Activities• Student Led

Conferences• Connections Groups

2. Career DevelopmentInterest Inventories and Career

Exploration• Life Skills Classes

3. Social, Emotional and Physical DevelopmentLessons and Activities

• Connections Groups

Common Core State Standards

(CCSS)• ELMS is integrating our curriculum with the new CCSS, this will be a multi-year process.

• SBAC will be piloted this year for LA and math

What is Edline?Edline is the online portal we use to distribute

report cards and progress reportsProvides teachers with an easy communication

tool

• Go to www.edline.net to activate your code

• Follow steps to create a screen name and password

Verify your email or add a secondary email address

• Verify your email address or add a secondary email address

Edline Email Confirmation

Sample email from edline:

Why Confirm Email?• Teachers can send out information to the

team/kiva, a class, or an individual• You get reminders when reports are posted• If you forget your password or need to change it

you can reset on your own

If you have any further questions or need assistance with your Edline account, call Jennifer Berchielli, computer consultant, at 860-691-5520 or

email jennifer.berchielli@eastlymeschools.org

Thank you for comingIt was great to see you

We look forward to seeing your children in the morning.We would be glad to field any specific questions related to

your child via e-mail or by appointment.Have a great night!

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