1. Write on whiteboard…
Please take an index card and pencil and write down the following…
Your name
Your child’s name
The best address at which to contact you
The best phone number at which to contact you
Anything special that I should know about your child

2. Welcome to Our Classroom!!!
Mrs. Tkacs and Mr. Kleinman, Room 13

3. A Little Bit About Me… Third year teacher
Graduated from Rowan University; Dual Major, Elementary Education and Liberal Studies: Social Sciences, Sequences in Physics/Chemistry and History
Certified to teach K-6, Middle School Math, Middle School Social Studies, and Middle School Science
Married, mother of two (one in 7th grade and one in 4th grade)

4. Homeroom Students’ home base that is revisited throughout the day
Attendance is taken, forms are collected, field trips are arranged, important dates and activities are communicated with students
Where students keep cubbies and belongings
Teacher helps students with issues or concerns

5. Daily Schedule
Time
Location
8:40 – 9:00am
Homeroom
9:00 – 10:00am
Block 1
10:03 – 11:03am
Block 2
11:06 – 11:48am
Lunch
11:48 – 12:30pm
Special
12:33 – 1:33pm
Block 3
1:36 – 2:36pm
Block 4
2:36 – 3:25pm
Extension Period
Every semester (or quarter) has a Day A and a Day B, where specials are alternated
Q1: Gym and Library; Q2: Health and Tech Lab; Q3: Gym and Music; Q4: Gym and Art

6. Our 6A Team Tkacs and Kleinman for math
Dennion and Fitzgerald for Language Arts
Mielcarek for Science
Van Treuren for Social Studies
All work to together closely to meet the needs of our individual students
Have weekly meetings to discuss curriculum and students

7. Contact Information…
Patrice Tkacs
School Phone: , ext. 6565
Website at
* Please do not forget to leave your contact information on an index card! *

8. Thank you so much for coming!
Any questions for me?
Thank you so much for coming!