1. Midland School #1
Ms. Leccese

2. 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

3. Contact Information
School Phone: (201)
ext. 148
OR Message me on CLASS DOJO!
*CLASS DOJO is the preferred method of communication

4. (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.

5. 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)

6. 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

7. 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
“For Parents” section

8. 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