1. Welcome to Phifer Middle School’s Back to School Night
Mrs Kozuhowski and Mrs. Procida
7th grade Language Arts
Please sign in and sit where you see your child’s name

2. Philosophy and Management
Whole Brain Learning/Teaching
The Leader in Me
Student Engagement and Leadership
Growth Mindset
School is where we make mistakes
do-overs allowed)
EFFORT and RISK-Free Environment

3. Curriculum Collections Textbook Story Study Guides
Rigorous and challenging
Aligned with Common Core
Story Study Guides
Comprehension and Writing Assessments

4. Reading Zone: Choice Books Conferencing Small Group Work
Student/teacher
Student with peer
In Teams
Interventions and Reteaching
Small Group Work
Individualized Instruction
Accommodations to achieve growth and success

5. PARCC/College Readiness
A THINKING kind of Test

6. “Do-Overs” Allowed and Encouraged
Grading A B C D F
“Do-Overs” Allowed and Encouraged
Benchmark Assessments 45%
Projects 10%
Quizzes and Other assessments 15%
Homework 10%
Classwork 10%

7. GENESIS School Website http://www.pennsauken.net/
Log in info Available with the Counselor

8. To Contact Us Mrs. Kozuhowski jkozuhowski@pennsauken.net
Mrs. Procida

9. Remind.com

10. Words of Encouragement
Please take the time before you leave to write a surprise note.
Just a few words to your student that will give them encouragement for times they may find challenging in their day or with their work.
Thank you so much for coming!