NEWTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL 2020-21 Student/Parent Handbook
NEWTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL 2020-21 Student/Parent Handbook
TABLE OF CONTENTS HYBRID OPENING PLAN – CHANGES TO HANDBOOK . 4-6 A. GENERAL INFORMATION Welcome/Telephone Directory . 7 Newtown Public Schools Mission Statement, Core Beliefs and Student's Personal Mission Statement . 8 Social and Emotional Learning . 9-10 Newtown Middle School Staff Cluster Teachers . 11 Additional Newtown Middle School Staff . 12 Educational Assistants, Interns, Building Subs, Etc. . 13 Newtown Middle School Staff Voice Mail Numbers. 14 Newtown Middle School Schedules Class Time Schedule . 15 Cluster Grade Level Schedules . 16 Delay Opening – 2 Hour . 17 Early Release Day Schedule . 18 Emergency Closing Schedule . 19 B. STUDENT INFORMATION Arrival Procedures for Students and Parents . 20 Bicycles . 20 Bookbags . 20 Bus Information . 20 Bus Rider Safety Regulations . 20 Cafeteria . 20 Closed Campus . 21 Dismissal. 21 Dismissal (Early) . 21 Dress Code Newtown Middle School Clarification of Dress Code . 21 District (Student Dress and Grooming) . 22 Fire Drills . 22 Hall Passes . 22 Library Media Center . 22 Lockers . 22 Lost & Found . 22 Physical Education . 22 Physical Education Dress Code . 23 Rollerblades . 23 School Counselors . 23 Scooters . 23 Selling of Merchandise . 23 Skateboards . 23 Student Visitors . 23 Telephones . 23 Textbooks . 23 C. DISCIPLINARY GUIDELINES Newtown Middle School Philosophy of Discipline . 24 School Behavioral Standards . 24 Disciplinary Guidelines . 24-25 “No Tolerance” Practices . 25 D. ACADEMIC INFORMATION Academic Concern/Retention Procedure . 26 Achievement Ratings . 26 Effort Ratings (Citizenship) . 26 Algebra 1. 26 Algebra 1 (Eighth Grade Rubric) . 26-27 2
Grades (Changing of) . 27 Homework . 27 Honor Roll . 27 Progress Reporting . 27 Standards for Participation in School Activities . 27 Standards for Promotion/Summer School . 27 Study Skills Standards . 28 World Language (Audit Policy) . 28 E. ACTIVITIES Basketball & Baseball/Softball Games (After school) . 29 Eighth Grade Moving-Up Dinner Dance . 29 Eighth Grade Washington/Gettysburg Trip . 29 Field Trips . 29 Interscholastic Sports . 29 Intramurals/Activities . 29 Student Council . 30 F. PARENT INFORMATION Accident Insurance . 31 Addressing Classroom Concerns . 31 Attendance Procedures and Tardy Policy . 31 Child Custody . 32 Emergency Procedures . 32 Health Education Program. 32 Health Services: Pre-Entrance Requirements for Entering Students, Screening Programs, Administration of Medication, Exclusion for Communicable Diseases, Physical Education Excuses, and General Suggestions . 32-34 Health Office: Passes . 34 Inclement Weather . 34 News Releases . 34 P.P.T Schedules on Delayed Start Days . 34 PTA Board . 34 School Breakfast and Lunch Program . 35 Student Obligations . 35 Student Records . 35 Visitors and Volunteers . 35 G. STUDY SKILLS STANDARDS Study Skills Standards . 36 Homework and Study . 36 Written Work Standards . 36 Special Procedures . 36 Guidelines for Productive Study . 37 Ready to Research Guidelines . 37 Self-Directed Learning (A Guide for Parents) . 38 What Parents Can Do to Help . 39 Shared Responsibilities . 39 H. DISTRICT POLICIES Academic Dishonesty: Cheating/Plagiarism . 40 Safe School Climate Policy. 40-44 3
HYBRID OPENING PLAN – CHANGES TO STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK PLEASE NOTE: The following procedures/policies will be in affect starting for the 2020-21 school year until further notice. These items supersede procedures/policies listed later in this handbook. ARRIVAL Students should report to their homeroom classroom upon arriving at school. If students are going to be dropped off, parents please do not do so prior to 7:40 AM. Students are reminded to wear a mask and to appropriately socially distance themselves when walking in the hallway. Drop offs for students with Homerooms in the A wing should use the Horseshoe driveway in the front of the building. Please also note we changed the flow of traffic in the Horse shoe to the opposite direction from what we were using in prior years. This will allow for right hand turns to help limit traffic congestion. Students with their homeroom in the C wing should be dropped off at the Cafeteria Doors BUS STUDENTS Newtown Middle School students should sit towards the front of the bus, as Newtown High School students have been asked to sit towards the back. We ask students to sit one to a seat unless it is with a family member. If bus capacity doesn’t allow for one to a seat, please sit with the same person every time student is riding the bus. Students will also be required to wear a mask on the bus. Windows should be opened as weather allows. Students with their homeroom in the C Wing should disembark at the C Wing door and A Wing Homeroom students should get off at the A Wing Door. BUS PASSES No bus passes will be issued this year as students cannot ride any other bus other than the one they are assigned to. CLASS ATTENDANCE Teachers will be taking attendance each period. The expectation is that students learning remotely will login to each class at the designated time. If a student is experiencing technical difficulties they should contact the teacher as soon as possible. Teachers will be flexible with students that communicate with them. It is the expectation that students are on time, appropriately dressed, and are logged in to their assigned class in a public part of the home ( i.e.: Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room) and that students will participate fully and appropriately. Teachers will also be providing additional steps and tips for students during remote learning times. DAILY ATTENDANCE If your child is sick, please email NMSAttendance@newtown.k12.ct.us or call (203)270-6145. Please be very specific on the symptoms your child is exhibiting such as temperature or fever, cough, runny nose, nausea, vomiting, etc. You can report this 24/7. TARDY Students that arrive late should enter the school through the main entrance (by the lobby) and go directly to the security guard who will take their name and cluster and time of arrival. Students should then go directly to their assigned class. 4
HYBRID OPENING PLAN – CHANGES TO STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK (continued) DISMISSALS PARENT PICK UP AT END OF DAY If you plan to pick up your child every day, please send an email to NMSAttendance@newtown.k12.ct.us and give a one-time permission for the entire school year. If you need to pick up your child on certain days regularly, an email stating that will also suffice for the year. If you plan on occasionally picking up your student, you must email NMSAttendance@newtown.k12.ct.us each day you need to do so. If it is a last minute decision to pick up your child (after 2:00 p.m.) please ensure you call (203)426-7638 and inform the school. Pick up locations: If your child’s homeroom is in the A Wing, pick up will be at the horseshoe entrance. If your child’s homeroom is in the C Wing, pick-up will be from the cafeteria door. EARLY DISMISSALS If a parent must pick up their child early from school please email 24 hrs. in advance NMSAttendance@newtown.k12.ct.us if less than 24hrs please call (203)426-7638 and let us know the student name and time of pick-up. Upon the parent’s arrival to pick up their child, please wait in the vestibule of the main entrance and your child will meet you there once checking out with the security guard. UNPLANNED DISMISSAL FROM NURSE After the nurse contacts the parent(s) and arranges for the student to be picked up, the student will remain in a designated room in the Nurse’s Office. When the parent arrives at NMS, they are to park along the school building and call either the nurse at (203)426-7636 or the C Wing Office at (203)426-7638 to inform us that they are here and their student can be dismissed. ITEM(S) DROPPED OFF FOR YOUR CHILD DURING THE SCHOOL DAY If a parent must drop off an item for their child during the school day, the item will be placed on a table in the vestibule (in the main entrance) - the item MUST be marked with the student’s name and cluster. If the item is dropped off prior to the student’s lunch it will be given to the student during their lunch period; if the item is dropped off after the student’s lunch, the student will be asked to pick it up. LIBRARY The library will not be open to student browsing at this time. Students will still be able to check books out of the library through “curb-side” pick up. In addition e-books will be available to NMS students. LOCKERS Students will not be utilizing lockers at this time. SCHOOL SUPPLIES Students will not be using lockers this year, so a sturdy backpack is recommended as students will be bringing their belongings from class to class. Since teachers will be using Google Classroom most of their assignments will be completed online. Students should be prepared with a notebook, pens, and pencils. Students may also choose to bring in an extra mask, hand sanitizer and wipes. These items will be in every classroom as well. Classroom Teachers will be letting students know about any additional supplies needed during the first few days of classes. Additionally, here is a link to some of the supplies students will need for Art: https://nms.newtown.k12.ct.us/ t.pdf 5
HYBRID OPENING PLAN – CHANGES TO STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK (continued) STUDENT VISITORS Student visitors will not be allowed until further notice. WALKERS If you would like to allow your child to walk home from school please be sure to check the box in your PowerSchool portal (Signatures, and Opt-Outs page) this will generate a list of students with permission to walk. In the event of an emergency requiring the need for your child to walk home, and you have not given this permission in PowerSchool, please call (203)426-7642 to make arrangements. Students that walk home after school without parent permission may/will be subjected to a school consequence. 6
WELCOME Welcome to Newtown Middle School. We are looking forward to a successful and exciting school year. The entire faculty is eager to offer you help and assistance, but remember you are responsible for your own success. You must be an active learner. You can guarantee your success by giving the maximum effort. Do not hesitate to seek advice or assistance. Please ask your teachers, your counselor, assistant principal, or principal. We encourage your best efforts and are confident you will have a great year. TELEPHONE DIRECTORY Newtown Middle School 11 Queen Street Newtown, CT 06470 Fax: (203)270-6102 Website: https://newtown-nms.campuscontact.com/ ATTENDANCE: (203) 270-6145 – CALL IF YOUR CHILD WILL BE ABSENT OR LATE Principal (B-Wing Office) Mr. Thomas Einhorn (203)426-7642 Email: einhornt@newtown.k12.ct.us Administrative Assistant Mrs. Terri Greenfield (203)426-7642 Assistant Principal – C-Wing Office Mr. James Ross (203)426-7641 Email: rossj@newtown.k12.ct.us Administrative Assistant Mrs. Sue Zimmerman (203)426-7641 Attendance/C-Wing Office Mrs. Mary Pat Frobey (203)426-7638 or (203)426-7639 Guidance Counselors Mrs. Tina Broccolo, Ms. Susan Connelly, Mrs. Tanya Hague-Doehr, Ms. Marisa Underberger Administrative Assistant Mrs. Lisa Petrovich (203)426-7644 Nurses’ Office (203)426-7636 Mrs. Andrea Trager, RN Mrs. Kim Carrino, RN School Psychologists Mrs. Erika Finklea (203)426-7640 School Resource Officer Officer William Chapman (203)270-7640 Social Workers Mrs. Christen Cowden (203)270-6188 Ms. Lauren Beeson (203)426-7631 Speech/Language Therapist Ms. Kayla Fabrizio (203)270-6112 Library/Media Specialist Mr. Andrew San Angelo (203)426-7633 The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Newtown Public School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Newtown Public School District’s nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: Title IX, Title VI, and Section 504 District Compliance Officer Anne Uberti, Assistant Superintendent 3 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT 06470 (203)426-7617 Title IX, Title VI Coordinator Sonia Raquel, Special Education Supervisor 3 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT 06470 (203)270-6176 504 Coordinator Deborah Mailloux-Petersen Director of Pupil Personnel 3 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT 06470 (203)426-7629 7
NEWTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS MISSION STATEMENT NEWTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS CORE BELIEFS WE BELIEVE THAT: The mission of the Newtown Public Schools, a partnership of students, families, educators and community, is to Each individual is unique and has value. Everyone can and will learn well. It takes effort and persistence to achieve one’s full potential. High expectations inspire higher level of performance. INSPIRE EACH STUDENT TO EXCEL In attaining and applying the knowledge, skills and attributes that lead to personal success while becoming a contributing member of a dynamic global community. We accomplish this by creating an unparalleled learning environment characterized by: High expectations Quality instruction Continuous improvement Civic responsibility Honesty, integrity, respect, and open communication build trust. Quality education expands the opportunities for individuals and is vital to the success of the entire community. Educating children is a shared responsibility of the entire community. Family is a critical influence in each individual’s development. Understanding all forms of diversity is essential in a global society. All individuals are responsible for their behavior and choices. Educated and involved citizens are essential for sustaining a democratic society. Everyone has the responsibility to contribute to the greater good of the community. Continuous improvement requires the courage to change. www.wordle.net 08/20/09 STUDENT’S PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT 8
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NEWTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL CLUSTER TEACHERS 2020-21 TEACHER NAME RM ASSIGNMENT 7 ORANGE Ms. Stevens Mrs. Connolly Mrs. Nucifora Ms. McKeegan Mrs. Catanese Mr. DeBenedetto A-20 A-25 A-16 A-18 A-21 A-17 Science/Math Soc Stud/ELA (Coord) Lang Art Math Science Soc Stud 7 GREEN Mrs. Kontra Mrs. Morais Mrs. Musco Mrs. Pereira C-11 C-14 C-7 C-9 Lang Arts Math (Coord) Science Soc Stud 7 RED Mrs. Laferriere Ms. Hallak Ms. Dye Mr. Ryan C-18 C-16 C-13 C-15 Lang Arts Math Science Soc Stud (Coord) TEACHER NAME RM ASSIGNMENT 8 Green Ms. Lang Mrs. Chase Mr. Espositio Ms. Neff A-8 A-9 A-10 A-4 Lang Arts Math Soc Stud Science 8 Red Mrs. Olsen Mrs. Han Mr. Chivinski Mr. Schupp A-12 A-13 A-14 A-3 Lang Arts Math Soc Stud Science 8 Blue Mr. Washburn Mrs. Hart Mrs. Iaciofano Mr. Cruz C-6 C-3 C-1 C-2 Lang Arts Math (Coord) Science Soc Stud C-20 C-17 C-19 Lang Arts Math Science (Coord) C-22 Soc Stud (Coord) 8 Purple Mrs. Talluto Mrs. Pope Mrs. Betesh/ Ms. Desrosiers Mrs. Oliver School Counselors Sue Connelly – 7 Orange Tanya Hague-Doehr – 7 Green, 7 Red Tina Broccolo – 8 Green, 8 Purple Marisa Underberger – 8 Red, 8 Blue Special Education Evelyn Bachar (Coordinator) MaryAnn Bisson (Coordinator) Robert Gendreau, Ingrid McClay, Dacia Pace, Tikva Rose 11
NEWTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL ADDITIONAL STAFF 2020-21 Unified Arts Teachers Art – Miss Coles Art – Mrs. Ladue Room A1 D4 Music – Mr. Mahoney Music – Miss Ohngemach Music – Mr. Pope D9/D12 D10/D12 D7 Computer Integration– Mrs. Smith Family & Consumer Science – Mrs. Volpacchio Health Education – Mr. Tammero/Ms. Fontaine Technology Education – Mr. Eppley B5/B7 B8 D14 A2 French – Ms. Malkin Spanish – Mrs. Kane Spanish – Mrs. Steeves Spanish – Mr. Zetoff A6 D6 A7 A23 Physical Education – Ms. Fontaine Physical Education – Mr. Kantor Physical Education – Mr. LaRosa A-Gym/B-Gym A-Gym/B-Gym A-Gym/B-Gym Reading/Writing – Mrs.Colwell Reading/Writing – Mrs. Tartaglia Reading/Writing – Ms. Papalia A11 B4 B2 Special Education Teachers Special Education Supervisor – Mrs. Hall Special Education – Ms. Bachar Special Education – Mrs. Bisson Special Education – Mr. Gendreau Special Education – Mrs. McClay Special Education – Ms. Pace Special Education – Ms. Ryan A19 A-Annex C10 E4 C8 A5 Librarian/Media Specialist Mr. SanAngelo Library Media Center Project Challenge Anna Malkin C26 SAIL Program Sarah Simon Andrew Tammero B9 B9 Nurses Mrs. Trager, RN Mrs.Carrino, RN Health Office Health Office School Counselors Mrs. Broccolo Ms. Connelly Mrs. Hague-Doehr Ms.Underberger Counseling Office Counseling Office Counseling Office Counseling Office School Psychologist Mrs. Finklea Miss Rockwell C-Wing Office E-Wing School Resource Officer Officer Will Chapman C-Wing Office Social Worker Mrs. Cowden Ms. Beeson C-Wing Office A-Annex Speech Pathologist Mrs. Fabrizio C-Wing Office 12
NEWTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL PARAEDUCATORS, INTERNS, BUILDING SUBS & OTHER STAFF 2020-21 Paraeducators Ms. Bachar Elisabeth Dean Kristen Jarvis Mrs. Bisson Karen Bambino Wendy Holden Betsey Leety Donna Wilson Ms. Pace Susan Burbank Arminda Esteves Suzanne Roe Judy Rowley Ms. McClay Liz Gallo Beth Nanna Cheryl Romeo Paul Taoso Mr. Gendreau Karen Martin Denise Shull Jill Tino Other Mark Michaud – Phys Ed Bruce Moulthrop – Tech Carmen Riddle – C Wing/Cafe Interns Mathew Biegen Christopher Turechek Building Subs Thomas Lovell Francis Saraceni Matt McQuail Office Staff Terri Greenfield – Executive Secretary, Principal Sue Zimmerman – Secretary, Assistant Principal Lisa Petrovich – Secretary, Guidance Mary Pat Frobey – Data Clerk, Attendance Office Sue DaPra – Data Clerk, B-Wing Office 13
NEWTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL STAFF VOICE MAIL DIRECTORY (203)426-7600 2020-21 Last Name First Role Einhorn Ross Bachar Beeson Betesh Bisson Broccolo Carrino Catanese Chapman Chase Chivinski Coles Colwell Connelly Connolly Cooney Cowden Cruz DaPra DeBenedetto Dye Eppley Esposito Fabrizio Finklea Fontaine Frobey Gendreau Greenfield Hague-Doehr Hall Hallak Han Hart Iaciofano Kane Kantor Kontra Ladue Lafferiere Lang LaRosa LeBlanc Thomas James Evelyn Lauren Jen Maryann Tina Kim Judith Will Christina Ron Leigh Anne Karen Susan Mary Tina Christen Phil Sue Tom Kathleen Kevin Paul Kayla Erika Michelle Mary Pat Robert Terri Tanya Maureen Michelle Stephanie Bonnie Elizabeth Maria Ken Amanda Kristen Cheryl Susan Joseph Valerie Principal Asst. Principal Special Education Social Worker Science (Coord) Special
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Newtown Middle School Staff Cluster Teachers 7 Additional Newtown Middle School Staff 8 Newtown Middle School Schedules Class Time Schedule 9 Delayed Opening - 2 Hour 10 Early Release - 2 Hour 11 Delayed Opening - 3 Hour 12 Early Release - 3 Hour 13 B. S T UDE NT I NF O RMAT I O N
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