Midland School #1 2016-2017 Ms. Leccese mleccese@rochellepark.org

Meet The Teacher! * BA Elementary/Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Special Education BA in Psychology * MA in Education with certifications as a Supervisor & Principal * Beginning my 9th year of teaching Preschool- ages 3-5 4th grade Various special education classes Grades 3-8 Taught in both public & private school settings *5th year here at Midland

Contact Information Email: mleccese@rochellepark.org School Phone: (201) 843-3120 ext. 148 OR Message me on CLASS DOJO! *CLASS DOJO is the preferred method of communication

(Math Workshop, Mid-Chapter Checkpoints, Participation etc.) Grading Policy f The following criteria & percentages will be used to assess your child in math this year: Tests: 40% Projects: 30% Classwork: 25% (Math Workshop, Mid-Chapter Checkpoints, Participation etc.) Homework: 5% This grading policy allows for students to excel in different areas & provides a balance between work in school & at home.

Organization Station Math Binders/GO MATH Books Test Folders Specials Binders include: (1) 2 pocket folder Interactive notebook pages (in page protectors) (1) 3-ring pencil case Test Folders Completed tests will be sent home Corresponding log sheet Used to keep you in the loop! Specials Monday: Spanish (Mrs. Giglio) Tuesday: PE & Art (Ms. O’Brien & Mrs. O’Brien) Wednesday: Computers (Mrs. Carney) Thursday: PE & Media (Ms. O’Brien & Mrs. Barriento) Friday: Music (Mrs. Weiner)

Curriculum GO MATH Interactive Notebooks Organized into 3 sections; homework pgs. included in big book! Interactive notebooks will follow the chapters Used until 5th grade; 6th grade transitions to a new series Interactive Notebooks Each page includes interactive components Vocabulary flash cards on the back Page protectors keep the pages neat & clean Online Component: Think Central Games/ Extra Practice (Personal Math Trainer) Assessments will be given online “Prescriptions” assigned based on student need Utilized in class as well

Classroom Management Class DOJO Discipline Points System (DPS) (+) Active Learning/Listening, Correct Twitter Answer, Pencil/Homework Challenge, Notebook Check, Prepared, Respectful (-) Late HW/Assignment, Missing Supplies, Not Listening, Not Respectful, Notebook Check, Off Task Learning Punch Cards & Reward Coupons Messages & Class Story Students upload onto their portfolio Photo Release Discipline Points System (DPS) For students in grades 3-8 Specifics: Discipline Points Handbook www.rp.bergen.org “For Parents” section

Math Rocks! Whole Group Instruction Math Workshop Menu Math DO NOW/PARCC practice Whole group work on new topic Textbook/smartboard/manipulatives Math Workshop Rotating centers every Friday Focused on skills we are currently learning Count toward participation grade Math Facts, Teacher’s Choice, Hands-On, At Your Seat Menu Math A few times each marking period Varied activities based on recently learned skills Flexible activity Each student works at their own pace Empowers students with choices