2013-2014 calendar & handbook - south orange maplewood

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2013-2014

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CALENDAR & HANDBOOK

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2013-2014 Academic Year at a Glance 1

Message from Superintendent 2

Calendar/School Info Pages 3-22

District Goals 23

Honors & Achievements 25

Curriculum 27

Special Services 28

School Schedules 29

Logistics & Family Engagement* Safety* Visiting Schools* Lunch Accounts* Transportation* Family/School Connection

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Student Assessment & Support* Testing & Assessment* Counseling Services

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Board & District Policies* Affirmative Action* Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights* Attendance* Substance Abuse Policies

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CHS Attendance Policy 33

Community/School Partnerships* Presidents' Council* HSA/PTA/PTO Organizations* Parenting Center* Achieve Foundation* Achieve Volunteer Tutor Program* Adult School* CHS Alumni Association* CHS Cougar Booster Club* CHS Music Parents Association* CHS Scholarship Fund

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Phone Lists* Administration* Board of Education* Departments* Schools

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Religious Holidays 38

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TSince I arrived in South Orange Maplewood School District in 2007, we have worked together to create a school system that fulfills its mission for every single student.

We have enhanced student learning by continuously improving and enhancing the curriculum to provide a stronger foundation for all students, to better support struggling learners, to provide additional challenges and extension activities for advanced students, and to better prepare all students for post-secondary success. We are also assessing student learning more frequently and systematically; training teachers to use student data in real time to make instructional decisions; providing greater support in the early grades; instituting structural and academic

changes at the middle schools and the high school; including more students in less restrictive environments; and enhancing the use of technology.

We have transformed the role of principals from building administrators to instructional leaders. We have also worked to strengthen teaching by overhauling how the district observes and evaluates instruction; by instituting summative evaluations for teachers, well in advance of state policy change; by improving professional development; by using data to gauge progress and make more informed decisions; by revamping the hiring process; and by building a culture of accountability for outcomes for all children.

We have diligently worked to increase the community’s trust and confidence in the District, through consistent communications and increased transparency. We are engaging parents as our partners more effectively by increasing the number of elementary progress reports; by adding a second parent teacher conference at the elementary level; by mandating use of the PowerSchool Parent Portal so secondary school students and their families can track student progress on assignments and exams; and by expanding our parent support programming.

The District’s technology equipment and networking capacity have been completely updated and redesigned. The resulting tools of technology have been used to improve instruction, teacher and administrator efficiency, and communications with students and parents.

We have made all of this progress without cutting any existing programs, and without reducing our long-standing commitment to the rich array of AP classes, honors classes, arts programs, clubs, activities, and athletics which serve so many of our students so very well. Instead, we have restructured the entire District budget to better resource schools and instruction. We are operating more efficiently and doing more with less in the face of significant financial constraints, including dramatically reduced state aid over the past four years.

The work we have done is already producing results. Student achievement on standardized tests has improved across the district, with gaps narrowing and overall achievement rising. Record numbers of students are participating in Advanced Placement courses. Columbia High School was recognized last year by US News and World Reports and by Newsweek/The Daily Beast as one of the top high schools in the nation, and by NJ Monthly as one of the top high schools in the State. SOMSD also leads the state in education reform with revamped teacher and administrator evaluation systems that clearly identify necessary components for effective teaching and instructional leadership.

We are committed to sustaining all the district’s strengths, and to building on these successes to improve engagement and outcomes for all students.

Priorities for 2013-2014 include:

✓ Recruiting new leadership for Columbia High School in light of Dr. Lilly’s retirement at the end of June.

✓ Welcoming the first cohort of sixth graders to the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme in our middle schools.

✓ Aligning all curricula to the Common Core State Standards so that our students will be prepared for success academically, and ready to demonstrate proficiency on the new PARCC in 2014-2015.

✓ Extending Math in Focus implementation through grades 3-5, completing the transition to the new elementary math program.

✓ Developing and launching a new Gifted & Talented model, including establishing a systematic process for identification and provision of services to Gifted & Talented students, in response to the Board of Education’s Guiding Change document on G&T strategies.

✓ Expanding and enhancing extracurricular activities to provide a richer and more engaging experience for all students.

✓ Implementing the new TEACHNJ regulations, which will both build on and test the work we have done with the Framework for Teaching teacher evaluation system.

✓ Establishing “student growth objectives” (SGOs), in response to the TEACH NJ regulations, so that teachers can more systematically gauge student learning, and administrators can factor student growth into teacher evaluations.

✓ Laying the groundwork for the transition to the PARCC in 2014-2015, including: o Building a technology infrastructure capable of accommodating large scale administration of state assessments online; and o Ensuring that students are comfortable with the new technology tools so that they will be able to show what they know in an online environment.

There is still a great deal of work in front of us to achieve our mission of preparing each and every student for postsecondary educational success. While we acknowledge that there will always be differences in student learning, we envision a day when demographics have no power to predict those differences, and when the pernicious links between race, class, and student outcomes are finally broken. We have a strong beginning to that journey in SOMSD, and much unfinished work in motion.

SOMSD is uniquely well-positioned to succeed in this work. With the support of an extremely competent and dedicated staff and the commitment of engaged and active parents and guardians, many of our students already excel in the classroom as scholars, on the field as athletes, on the stage as actors, and in the studio as artists and musicians.

This year, I look forward to harnessing the momentum we have created in SOMSD and accelerating the progress we are making toward truly preparing all students for the myriad challenges they will face in college and career. Together, we can make South Orange Maplewood School District the finest in the country.

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Columbia Maplewood Middle South Orange Middle9- Student Activities Fair9- Frosh Parent Night, 7-9pm16-HSA Executive Board Meeting18-Senior Parent Night, 7-9pm19-SOMEA sponsored “Share the Keys” for Sophomore Parents, 7-9pm25-College Recruitment for Athletics Seminar, 7-9pm25-Back-to-School Night, 7pm (4- Hour Day)25-HSA New Parent Meeting, 6pm

17- HSA Board Meeting, 7-9pm26-Back-to-School Night (4- Hour Day)30-Picture Day

4- Back to School Breakfast for Teachers & Staff17- HSA Board Meeting, 7pm18- Ice Cream Social, 6-8pm26- Back-to-School Night (4- Hour Day)27- Picture Day

Clinton Jefferson Marshall4- Teacher Breakfast, 8am9- Back-to-School Coffee, 8:05am12- Ice Cream Social, 6pm13-Clinton School Pride Day18-Executive PTA Board Meeting, 7:15pm26-General PTA Meeting 7:15pm27- Locomania (Rain Date 10/4)

9- First Day Coffee, 8:05-9:30am10- Ice Cream Social, 6:30-7:30pm12- PTA Board Meeting, 6:30-8:30pm13- School Spirit Day/ School Store24- Back-to-School Night (4-Hour Day)/ General PTA Meeting, 7pm

9- First Day Coffee, 9am11- PTA Executive Board Meeting, 7pm18- Back-to-School Night (4-Hour Day) 6pm20- Ice Cream Social, 6pm27- Ice Cream Social Rain Date, 6pm 27- School Spirit Day30- Picture Day

Seth Boyden South Mountain Tuscan3- Kindergarten Picnic4 - Teacher Luncheon 9- First Day of School Coffee, 8:45am13-School Spirit Day17- Class Parent Orientation18-PTA Meeting, 7:30pm20-Lunch Aide Breakfast20-Ice Cream Social, 6:30pm23- School Photos24-Back-to-School Night (4- Hour Day)

9- Welcome Coffee followed by PTA Board Meeting, 8am12-Kindergarten Back-to-School Night 6:30pm12-General PTA Meeting/Vote on Budget, 7:30pm19-Ice Cream Social, 5:50-7pm (6:30 p.m. start if it rains)24-Back-to-School Night, (4- Hour Day) Grades 2-3, 7:30-8:30pm24-Back-to-School Night, (4- Hour Day) Grades 4-5, 6:30-7:30pm25- Annex Back-to-School Night (1st only) 6:30-7:30pm24-29-Book Fair, All Day

3- Teacher Lunch9- 1st Day PTA Coffee & Welcome, 8:45am13- Spirit Day16- 4th Grade Keyboard Registration Begins18- Class Parent Orientation K-5, 7:30pm19- Back to School Night (4-Hour Day)19- Farmers Market#120- Field Day/Spirit Day23- PTA Meeting/Special Speaker, 7pm25- Farmers Market#227- Field Day Rain Date

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Home & School Association

Position/Name ExtensionPrincipal: Kirk Smith 1012Office Manager: Judi Mason 1012Main Office 1019

HSA Presidents EmailRivka Nelson [email protected] Cahn Niggli [email protected] Website www.columbiahsa.org

Assistant PrincipalsMichael Healy 1016Elizabeth Aaron 1015

Janice McGowan 1022

AttendanceAttendance Calls (Grade 9 & 10) 1126

Attendance Calls (Grades 11 & 12) 1125

Deans of StudentsCraig Rynar (Grades 9 & 10) 1226

Brenda Brown (Grade 11 & 12) 1224

Director of Student Activities & Athletics:Larry Busichio 1024

Director of Guidance: Dr. Jennifer Giordano 1030

Student Assistance Counselors:Judi Cohen 1043

Phillip Lester 1044

Media Specialists: Suzanne Ng, Teresa Quick 1135

Nurses: Therese Crigler 1059

Lynn Schwartz 1060

Grades 9–12School Hours: 7:30 am–3:01 pm4-hour Session: 7:30 am–12:05 pmStudent/Teacher Conf: 2:12-2:39 pm & 3:01-3:28 pm

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LABOR DAYDISTRICT CLOSED

ALL TEACHERS REPORT

STAFF DEvELOPMENT DAY

STAFF DEvELOPMENT DAY

ROSH HASHANAHDISTRICT CLOSED

BOARD OF EDUCATIONMEETING, 7:30PM

PRESIDENTS' COUNCIL

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SCHOOL BEGINSK-7 & 9

SCHOOL BEGINS8 & 10-12

ACHIEvE NEWSTEAD 5K RACE, 9AM

SOUTH MOUNTAIN ANNEX

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Columbia Maplewood Middle South Orange Middle7- HSA Executive Board Meeting9- Junior Parent Night, 7-9pm16-Sophomore Parent Night, 7-9pm16- PSAT Grades 10 & 1119- Homecoming22-ASTEP Benefit 25-21st Italian Dinner & Music Night25-Freshman Elections26-Magic Show

15- HSA Executive Board Meeting, 7-9pm23- HSA Potluck Dinner21-25-HSA Book Fair

1- HSA Board Meeting, 7pm4- Lunchapalooza - Hot Lunch Jam15- Parent Academy29- HSA Board Meeting, 7pm

Clinton Jefferson Marshall2- Teacher Preview Lunch for Book Fair3-8- Book Fair4- Clinton School Pride Day7- Back to School Night (4-hour day)16- Executive PTA Board meeting, 7:15pm19- Pumpkin Patch, 11:00am - 2:00pm21- School Picture Day 23-Related Arts and ELL Night (tent.) 7:00 - 8:30pm31- Halloween Parade

4- School Spirit Day/ School Store9- International Walk to School Day, 8 am Orchard Park 9- Walk-a-Thon 9 & 10am (Rain Date 10/11)10- PTA Board Meeting, 6:30-8:30pm12- MJ Family Fitness Day15- School Pictures16- School Pictures31- Halloween Parade

1- Picture Day5- Book and Bagel Breakfast12- MJ Family Fitness Day16- PTA Executive Board Meeting, 7:30pm25- School Spirit Day31- Halloween Parade

Seth Boyden South Mountain Tuscan4- Centennial Kick-off Event4 - Movie Night4- School Spirit Day9- PTA Meeting, 7:30pm18-Fun Day/Garden Day19-Harvest Festival26- Harvest Festival – Rain Date 30-GLI Workshops Begin31- Halloween Parade

2- Picture Day 10- PTA Board Meeting, 7:30pm18- Roundtable with Tina Lehn, 8:15am19- Fall Festival26- Fall Festival Rain Date29- Picture Day Retakes30- Picture Day Retakes

1- 4 Grade Keyboard Begins1- Fall Fundraiser Launch1- New Family Coffee , 8:45am1- TVTO Launch2- Committee Chair Orientation, 7pm3- Fall Enrichment Begins11- Spirit Day14- Costume Drive Launch16- PTA Meeting: Family Math Night22- Tuscan Show DVD Watching24- School Photos25- School Photos31- Halloween Parade

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7 Burnet Street, Maplewood973-378-7660 then extension, where listedAbsence Line: 973-378-7660 x3002Fax: 973-378-5247

Position/Name Extension

Principal: Jeffrey Truppo 3000

Office Manager: Carol Yanow 3000

Assistant Principals

Louis Brown 3006

Cheryl Hewitt 3006

Guidance Department 3030

Nurse: Julie Porter 3009

Media Specialist: Sara Reichel 3036


HSA Co-Presidents Email

Wendy Grzelewski [email protected]

Jim LoStuto [email protected]

HSA Website www.mmshsa.org

Grades 6-8School Hours: 8:15 am–2:45 pm4-hour Session: 8:15 am–12:30 pmStudent/Teacher Conferences: 2:45 pm–3:15 pm

Parenting Center Event at ClintonPareNtS aS PartNerS, K-5 CurriCuluM Overview

Thursday 10/3 @ 7:30pm

Parenting Center Event at South MountainuNgifted- iNtelligeNCe redefiNed with authOr SCOtt Barry KaufMaN

Tuesday 10/29 @ 7:30pm

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PRESIDENTS' COUNCIL

MEETING, 7:30PM

COLUMBUS DAY

UNITED NATIONSDAY

ANTI-BULLYING “WEEK OF RESPECT”

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INTERIM REPORTS

MAILED THIS WEEK

SECONDARY SCHOOL PROGRESS REPORTS MAILED THIS WEEK

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HALLOWEEN PARADES

PSAT GRADES 10-11

SPED-PTO MEETING 7:30PM

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SEPAC MEETING,7:30PM

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1- Student Council Blood Drive2- SATs at Columbia High School4- Adult School Celebrity Readings 7-9pm12- Piano Guild Recital, 7pm 13- Financial Aid Night, 7-9pm20-9th Grade Preview, 7-9pm20-Student Council Volleyball21-24-Parnassian Performances23-24-Robotics Competition

1- Club Pictures and Picture Re-Take Day19- HSA Executive Board Meeting 7-9pm

13- Picture Retake Day

Clinton Jefferson Marshall1- Clinton School Pride Day2- WBGO Jazz for Kids at Clinton School4- Student Government Elections 7- SOPAC Movie13-Executive PTA Board meeting, 7:15pm14-4 Hour Day, Evening Conferences15-4 Hour Day, Afternoon Conferences18-4 Hour Day, Afternoon Conferences21-General PTA Meeting, 7:15pm

1- School Spirit Day/ School Store12-Related Arts Back to School Night 7 pm14-PTA Board Meeting, 6:30-8:30pm14-Jefferson Movie Day at SOPAC 1:30 pm14-4 Hour Day, Evening Conferences15-4 Hour Day, Afternoon Conferences18-4 Hour Day, Afternoon Conferences11-15- Book Fair

11-16- Book Fair14- Evening Book Fair, 6pm14-4 Hour Day, Evening Conferences15-4 Hour Day,Afternoon Conferences18-4 Hour Day, Afternoon Conferences20- PTA Executive Board Meeting, 7pm27- School Spirit Day – “Silly Sock Day”

Seth Boyden South Mountain Tuscan7- SOPAC Movie Day13- PTA Meeting14-4 Hour Day, Evening Conferences15-4 Hour Day, Afternoon Conferences15- Fun Day18-4 Hour Day, Afternoon Conferences21- Family Night at the Book Fair 18-22- Fall Book Fair18-22- Wrapping Paper Pick-up

14-PTA Board Meeting, 7pm 14-4 Hour Day, Evening Conferences15-4 Hour Day, Afternoon Conferences18-4 Hour Day, Afternoon Conferences11-29- Coat Drive

1- Thanksgiving Food Drive Starts2- Fall Grounds Cleanup14-4 Hour Day, Evening Conferences15- Spirit Day15-4 Hour Day, Afternoon Conferences16- 5K with Seth Boyden Fundraiser18-4 Hour Day, Afternoon Conferences 20-Book Fair Beginsso

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Principal: Joseph Uglialoro 2000

Office Manager: Bernadine Smith 2000

Assistant Principals

James Jennings 2006

Catherine McDonough 2005

Guidance Department 2007

Nurse: Cathryn Iorio 2013

Media Specialist: Elissa Malespina 2015


HSA Presidents Email

Annemarie Maini [email protected] or [email protected]

Jessie Wendt [email protected] or [email protected]

HSA Website www.somshsa.org

Grades 6-8School Hours: 8:15 am–2:45 pm4-hour Session: 8:15 am–12:30 pmStudent/Teacher Conferences: 2:45 pm–3:15 pm

Parenting Center Event at MarshallhOw diffiCult CaN thiS Be? the f.a.t. City wOrKShOP



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ELECTION DAY BOE ELECTIONS

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THANKSGIvING RECESS

DISTRICT CLOSED

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Columbia Maplewood Middle South Orange Middle2- CHS HSA Executive Board Meeting7- SATs at Columbia High School

9- 6th Grade Concert Band, Orchestra, Chorus, 7pm 9- Period 7 Assembly Concert, Grade 611-7/8th Grade Concert Band, Orchestra, Chorus, 7pm11-Period 7 Assembly Concert, Grade 7/817- HSA Executive Board Meeting, 7-9pm

3- HSA Board Meeting, 7pm6- Clubs & Candids Picture Day10- 7/8th Grade Winter Concert Band, Orchestra, Chorus, 7pm17- 6th Grade Winter Concert Band, Orchestra, Chorus, 7pm18- Holiday Cookie Distribution to Teachers & Staff19- Holiday Luncheon for Teachers & Staff

Clinton Jefferson Marshall4- Picture Retake Day 5- Perch Home Shopping Event6- Clinton School Pride Day 7- Winter Craft Fair, 11:00am – 2:00pm16- Cafeteria Staff Breakfast & Holiday Cookie Distribution18- Executive PTA Board Meeting 7:15pm

6- School Spirit Day/ School Store7- Variety Show 12- PTA Board Meeting, 6:30-8:30 pm12/13-Teacher Holiday Lunch

7- Variety Show12- Teacher Holiday Breakfast18- PTA Executive Board Meeting, 7pm20- School Spirit Day

Seth Boyden South Mountain Tuscan6- Fifth Grade Formal Dinner6- School Spirit Day 11- PTA Board Meeting11- Family Night at the Book Fair 20-Fun Day

6- Roundtable with Tina Lehn, 8:15am 12-PTA Board Meeting, 7pm

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Principal: Patricia O’Neill

Assistant Principal: Ann Bodnar

Secretary: Vineta Budhu

Main Number 5000

Nurse: Joann Harrigan 5003

Media Specialist: Jennifer Latimer 5004

Parent Teacher Association

PTA President Email

Maureen Jones [email protected]

PTA vice President Email

Holly Pappas [email protected]

PTA Website www.clintonelementary.org

Grades K-5School Hours: 8:05 am–2:35 pm4-hour Session: 8:05 am–12:05 pm

Parenting Center Event at Seth BoydenProtecting Our Children Online: internet Safety, Cyberbullying and texting

Tuesday 12/3 at 7:30pm

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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING, 7:30PM

SECONDARY SCHOOLREPORT CARDS

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FIRST DAY OF WINTER

CHRISTMAS DAY


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January scHool eVenTsColumbia Maplewood Middle South Orange Middle

6- CHS HSA Executive Board Meeting7- Orchestra/Choir Concert, 7pm9- Band Concert, 7pm18- NNJYO Concert, 1pm23- Chamber Music Night, 7pm30- Jazz Concert/Dessert Night

17- MLK Peace March 21- HSA Executive Board Meeting, 7-9pm

7- HSA Board Meeting, 7pm10- Lunchapalooza – SOMS Shines30- NAEP (Grade 8 Only)

Clinton Jefferson Marshall2- All-School Musical Revue Rehearsals Begin 3- Clinton School Pride Day15- Executive PTA Board Meeting 7:15pm 20- Elementary MLK Event21- Winter BookFest Begins

3- School Spirit Day/ School Store 9- PTA Board Meeting, 6:30-8:30 pm10- Winter Blues Buster/ Teacher Time Raffle Drawing20- Elementary MLK Event28- Family Math Night

15- PTA Executive Board Meeting, 7pm20- Elementary MLK Event31- School Spirit Day- “Pajama Day”

Seth Boyden South Mountain Tuscan3- School Spirit Day15- PTA Meeting 17- Fun Day20- Elementary MLK Event 31- Parent/Staff Talent Show

9- PTA Board Meeting, 7pm 16- Roller Skating Night, 5:30-7:30pm20-Elementary MLK Event

10- Spirit Day20- Elementary MLK Event22- PTA Meeting

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Principal: Susan Grierson 5502

Assistant Principal: Laura Swyberius 5505

Secretary: Lisa Pyne 5500

Nurse: Carol Scalgione 5503

Media Specialist: Jennifer Diegnan 5504


PTA Co-Presidents Email

Jen Klepesch [email protected]

Jennie Rothman [email protected]

PTA Website www.marshalljefferson.org

Pre-K and Grades 3-5School Hours: 8:05 am–2:35 pm4-hour Session: 8:05 am–12:05 pm

Parenting Center Event at TuscanfrOM fatherleSS tO fatherhOOd: BeCauSe faMilieS Matter

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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NEW YEAR’S DAY SCHOOLS REOPEN

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february scHool eVenTsColumbia Maplewood Middle South Orange Middle

3- CHS HSA Executive Board Meeting11- Piano Recital, 7pm

7-9- MMS Musical18- HSA Executive Board Meeting 27- HSA 8th Grade Mixer

4- HSA Board Meeting, 7pm

Clinton Jefferson Marshall7- Clinton School Pride Day 8- Annual Tricky Tray Auction 6:30pm – 10:30pm12- Valentine Candygrams (Student Council) 19- Executive PTA Board Meeting, 7:15pm20- The Big Read

7- School Spirit Day/ School Store 10- PTA Board Meeting, 6:30-8:30 pm20-The Big Read 27- Roller Skating Party

19- PTA Executive Board Meeting, 7pm20- The Big Read28- School Spirit Day- “Wear Your Favorite T-Shirt Day”

Seth Boyden South Mountain Tuscan3-28- Read-a-Thon7- School Spirit Day8- Silent Auction 12- PTA Meeting20- The Big Read 21- Fun Day26- Black History Month Gallery

6- PTA Board Meeting, 7pm 7- Roundtable with Tina Lehn, 7:15am20-The Big Read

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Principal: Bonita Samuels

Assistant Principal: Faye Lewis

Secretary: Denise Burgermaster

Main Number 6000

Nurse: Jean Johnson 6003

Media Specialist: Janine Poutre 6004


PTA Co-Presidents Email

Linda Floyd [email protected]

Joanna Klein [email protected]

PTA Website www.marshalljefferson.org

Grades: K-2School Hours: 8:45 am–3:15 pm4-hour Session: 8:45 am–12:45 pm

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Clinton Jefferson Marshall6- 4 Hour Day, Evening Conferences7- 4 Hour Day, Afternoon Conferences7- Clinton School Pride Day10- 4 Hour Day, Afternoon Conferences 17- Bagpiper 19- Executive PTA Board Meeting, 7:15pm28- All-School Musical Revue, 7pm29- All-School Musical Revue 11am & 3pm

6- Movie Day, SOPAC, 1:30 pm6- 4 Hour Day, Evening Conferences7- 4 Hour Day, Afternoon Conferences7- School Spirit Day/ School Store10- 4 Hour Day, Afternoon Conferences 13- PTA Board Meeting, 6:30-8:30 pm

3-7- Read Across America Week6- 4 Hour Day, Evening Conferences7- 4 Hour Day, Afternoon Conferences10- 4 Hour Day, Afternoon Conferences19- PTA Executive Board Meeting, 7pm22- Diversity Festival, 10am28- School Spirit Day

Seth Boyden South Mountain Tuscan2- Roller Skating Party3- Read Across America Assembly6- 4 Hour Day, Evening Conferences7- 4 Hour Day, Afternoon Conferences7- School Spirit Day10- 4 Hour Day, Afternoon Conferences12- PTA Meeting 21- Fun Day

6- 4 Hour Day, Evening Conferences7- 4 Hour Day, Afternoon Conferences10- 4 Hour Day, Afternoon Conferences13- PTA Board Meeting, 7pm

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Secretary: Marianne Faugno

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Nurse: Nancy Weinstein 6503

Media Specialist: Jackie Patton 6504


PTA President Email

Tia Swanson [email protected]

Co-vice Presidents Email

Jamaine Cripe [email protected]

Amelia Riekenberg [email protected]

PTA Website SethboydenPTA.org


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9- School in Action Night 7- CHS HSA Executive Board Meeting7-11- Shakespeare Festival

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1- HSA Board Meeting, 7pm4-6- All School Musical28- 4-Hour Day Grades 7&8 only29- 4-Hour Day Grades 7&8 only30- 4-Hour Day Grades 7&8 only

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4- School Spirit Day/ School Store 10- PTA Board Meeting, 6:30-8:30 pm30- Incoming 3rd Grade Orientation

2- World Autism Awareness Day “Wear Blue” 16- PTA Executive Board Meeting, 7pm30- School Spirit Day “Fancy Dress Up Day”

Seth Boyden South Mountain Tuscan4- School Spirit Day5- Variety Show 9- PTA Meeting 30- Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

10- Roundtable with Tina Lehn, 6pm 10- General PTA Meeting, 7pm

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Secretary: Andrea Dudley

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Nurse: Sharyn Wills 4503

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Nerissa Aschoff [email protected]

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2- Student Council Blood Drive 5- HSA Executive Board Meeting13- Piano Recital, 7pm14- Student Council Volleyball16- Special Dance Performance, 8pm17- Special Dance Performance, 8pm20- Orchestra/Choir Concert, 7pm21- Football College Fair/Clinic, 5-8:30pm22- Band Concert, 7pm28- TV Department Awards Night, 7-10pm29- Incoming 9th Grade Parent Night for Athletics, 7pm

1- 4-Hour Day Grades 7&8 only19- HSA Faculty Luncheon20- MMS Orchestra Concert, 7pm21- MMS Band Concert, 7pm22- Choral Concert, 7:30pm22- School-in-Action Night, 4-hour day27- HSA Executive Board Meeting, 7-9pm21-22- HSA Scholastic Book Fair

1- 4-Hour Day Grades 7&8 only2- Teacher Appreciation Luncheon6- HSA Board Meeting14- 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Orchestra Spring Concert, 7pm14- 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Band & Chorus Spring Concert, 7pm22- School-in-Action Night & Science Fair, 4-hour day28- 8th Grade Forest Lodge Trip

Clinton Jefferson Marshall2- School Pride Day7- Teacher Luncheon14- Executive PTA Board Meeting, 7:15pm14-20- Book Fair17- School Fair, 11am – 3pm21- General PTA Meeting, 7:15pm26- Memorial Day Parade

2- School Spirit Day/ School Store 8- PTA Board Meeting, 6:30-8:30 pm20- Field Day19-23-Teacher Appreciation Week29- Bowcraft

2- Spring Fling, 6pm 7- Project ACES, 2pm15- Art Show & Music Festival & PTA General Meeting, 7pm21- PTA Executive Board Meeting, 7pm22- Field Day 29- Bowcraft29- Field Day Rain Date30- School Spirit Day “Monochromatic Day”

Seth Boyden South Mountain Tuscan2- School Spirit Day9- PTA Meeting16- Fun Day 21- Kindergarten Orientation26- Memorial Day Parade5/30-6/1- 5th Grade Musical

9- Teacher Appreciation Luncheon 10:30am-1:30pm. 15- PTA Board Meeting, 7pm29- Art Show/Spring Concert 6pm/7pm29- Kindergarten Orientation

1- Project ACES 9- Spirit Day17- Tuscan Fair21- Art Show 21- PTA Meeting22- Teacher Appreciation Lunch 26- Memorial Day Parade

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Secretary: Andrea Dudley

Main Number 4500

Nurse: Sharyn Wills 4503

Media Specialist: Catherine Campbell 4505


PTA President Email

Priscilla Goldman [email protected]

Nerissa Aschoff [email protected]

PTA Website www.smsuperstars.com

Grades Kindergarten, 2-5School Hours: 8:10 am–2:40 pm4-hour Session: 8:10 am–12:10 pm(First Bell rings at 8:05 am)

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2- Lifetouch 8th Grade Photo, 11:30am4- Forest Lodge, 8th Grade17- HSA Executive Board Meeting, 7-9pm24- 8th Grade Dinner Dance25- Move-Up Ceremony, 8th Grade, 9am

3- HSA Board Meeting24- 8th Grade Dinner Dance25- 8th Grade Graduation

Clinton Jefferson Marshall4- Art and Music Festival, Concert 6:15pm, 7pm6- Rainbow Picture Day/Field Day (rain date 6/13) 10- Kindergarten Orientation, 9–11am11- Executive PTA Board Meeting 7:15pm19- Outdoor Concert and Picnic 5:30pm24- 5th Grade Moving On Ceremony 10am

6- School Spirit Day/ School Store 12- PTA Board Meeting, 6:30-8:30 pm18- 5th Grade Pool Party 23- 5th Grade Moving On Ceremony

4- Kindergarten Orientation 9am & 10am 13- End of Year Staff Luncheon18- PTA Executive Board Meeting, 7pm20- School Spirit Day 24- 2nd Grade Clap Out, 12:15pm

Seth Boyden South Mountain Tuscan6- Camp Bernie 6- School Spirit Day11- Art & Music Show11- PTA Board Meeting 13- 5th Grade Pool Party 14- Centennial Strawberry Festival20- Fun Day20- Ice Cream Social20- Kindergarten Celebration of Learning23- 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony

4-5- Kindergarten Screening6- School Fair, 5-7pm12- PTA Board Meeting, 7pm29- School Spirit Day Festivities 1-2:40pm

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Assistant Principal: Kevin Mason 7005

Secretary: Faye Clark

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Nurse: Angela Thompson 7003

Media Specialist: Roberta Baltin 7004


PTA President Email

Alan Stephenson [email protected]

PTA President Elect Email

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To prepare each and every student, regardless of demographic or socioeconomic background, for post-secondary educational success, and to educate all students to be responsible and productive members of the global society at large and especially:• Caring, Collaborative and Ethical People• Critical Thinkers and Problem Solvers• Effective Writers and Speakers• Thoughtful Consumers and Producers of Media• Lifelong Learners

vISION 2016 STATEMENT Excellence and Equity in Public Education without Excuse:• High Expectations for ALL Students with Success at Each Grade• Deep Engagement and Exhilarating Experiences of the Whole Student in Their Learning, Interests and Passions• Parent Engagement in, Knowledge of, Access to, and Planning for Educational Options• Teachers valued as Collaborative, Reflective and Innovative Professionals• Understanding Our Diverse Community and Using as an Asset and Strength• Facilities, Technology and Programming Which Supports New and Leading Options for Learning • Partnerships for Enhanced Learning and Wise Use of Resources

CORE vALUES • We measure success by student growth and achievement• Every student is worthy of intellectual, social and emotional respect• Effective teaching is essential• Quality education demands genuine appreciation for differences• We can all learn from each other• Parents and guardians are our partners• Demography should not be destiny, academically or otherwise• All students deserve the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential

GOAL ONE: STUDENT LEARNINGThe South Orange-Maplewood Public Schools will promote the intellectual development of all students, challenging and inspiring them to do their best.

Objective A, Student Performance: Students will demonstrate proficiency on key benchmarks to postsecondary readiness equal to or better than peer schools, identified by NJ-DOE as Peer Comparison Groups. Objective B, Learning Opportunities: Rigorous curricula, differentiated instruction and expanded learning opportunities will enable all students to thrive and fulfill their academic potential.

GOAL TWO: PROFESSIONAL STAFFThe staff of the South Orange-Maplewood Public Schools will consistently and collaboratively lead students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles to learn at or above the appropriate grade-level standards.

Objective A: Professional development programs and activities will strengthen district faculty’s ability to contribute to measurable improvements in student achievement.Objective B: Recruitment and hiring will increase the quality and diversity of the professional staff.Objective C: A performance evaluation system will be driven by objective measures that are tied to student learning and school/district goals.Objective D: A staff recognition program will identify and celebrate excellence in the profession.

GOAL THREE: ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACHThe South Orange-Maplewood Public Schools will communicate effectively with parents, students and the South Orange-Maplewood community.

Objective A: Parents will receive timely information about their children, their schools and the District and be engaged in the education of their children and their schools. Objective B: The South Orange-Maplewood Public Schools will communicate with the School District community to foster transparency, accountability and community engagement with respect to the development and implementation of District policies. Objective C: A variety of communications tools will be used to regularly share with parents, students and the South Orange-Maplewood community positive information about our District, schools, staff and students, celebrating in particular the achievements of our students and staff.

GOAL FOUR: RESOURCE MANAGEMENTThe South Orange–Maplewood Public Schools will pursue and achieve Goals 1-3 while slowing the rate of increase in operating expenditures.

Objective A: A budget that supports the attainment of district goals, reins in spending on budget categories that are rising at a faster rate than the cost of living and is produced in an efficient and transparent manner. Objective B: Well-maintained and safe facilities that enable focused and effective teaching and learning, and that are repaired and updated in a fiscally responsible manner that is architecturally sensitive.

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ACADEMIC HONORS AND ACHIEvEMENTS �CHS was awarded a Silver Medal as one of the Best

High Schools in the Country by US News and World Reports in the annual Best High Schools edition.

CHS ranked 1286 by Newsweek/The Daily Beast in their annual publication of America’s Best High Schools. CHS ranked 47th in Education 2012: Top New Jersey High Schools listed published by NJ Monthly. �CHS Student Council was honored for having a top

10 project for the 7th year in a row by the NJ State Association of State Student Councils.

�A CHS junior earned the highest possible composite score of 36 on the ACT college admission and placement exam.

7 CHS students received a perfect score of 800 on one or more elements of their SATs.�4 CHS students were selected as Semifinalists in the

58th annual Merit Scholarship competition for 2013 by The National Merit Scholarship Program.

7 CHS seniors named as Outstanding Participants Referred to U.S. Colleges and Universities by the 2013 National Achievement Scholarship Program, part of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.A CHS senior was named a semi-finalist in the 2012-13 Siemens Foundation Competition in Math, Science and Technology. Three CHS juniors were accepted to participate in this summer’s Governor’s School of Sciences. 15 CHS seniors awarded Letters of Commendation in the 2013 Merit Program from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation A CHS junior won an internship at the New York Historical Society for her “Connections Project” in physics class. Seth Boyden School’s Strawberry Fields Teaching Garden was named a finalist for the 2012 School Garden of the Year Award by the NJ Farm to School Network.

FINE ARTS AND MEDIA AWARDS �South Orange/Maplewood School District was recognized

nationally as “One of the Best Communities for Music Education” by the NAMM Foundation.

�The Columbian was named Most Outstanding High School Newspaper and received the First Place with Special Merit Award from the American Scholastic Press Association.

The Columbian received A Gold Medalist award from Columbia University Press Association. �CHS musicians were accepted in the North Jersey School

Music Association’s Honors Chorus and another student was also selected as a member of the 2013 National Honor Choirs for the American Choral Directors Association.

CHS Student was selected as a member of the 2012- 2013 North Jersey Junior Region Band. CHS students were selected as members of the 2012- 2013 North Jersey Area Symphonic Band. �The CHS Excelsior Singers won first place and secured a

rating of “Superior,” at Music in the Parks in Ocean Grove competition.

�The cast of the CHS musical, Legally Blonde, garnered a Paper Mill nomination for Honorable Mention as Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical in addition to numerous other nominations.

�A CHS freshman was named a two-time finalist for photos entered in a national photography competition sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture and the National Forest Foundation.

�CHS Teacher of Art and students in his Film Animation Class won the State competition as well as an Honorable mention at the 38th New Jersey Young Film & Video- makers Showcase Film Selections - High School Level.

�CHS music students won awards for collaboration on a soundtrack, First Prize for Melting Opera ; Honorable Mention for Amateur Night.

SPORTS, TEAMS AND CLUB AWARDS �CHS Robotics Team competed against 128 teams from

around the globe in the World Championship, winning the quarterfinals and moved to the top 12 teams in the world.

CHS Robotics Team won the NJ State Championship at NJIT for the 2nd time in 3 years. CHS Junior Varsity Robotics Team won 3rd place in the Inspire Award category. The Robotics Teams were also named South Orange’s Villager of the month for January 2013. �CHS Girls Track Team won the Group 4 State Championship

and the national championship in the 4x4 relay at the Winter Track Nationals and are the NJ State record holders.

CHS Boys’ Fencing Team took the gold medal by winning the state championship of the NJSIAA team tournament. CHS Girls’ Fencing Team won the bronze medal in the state championship. CHS Athlete named The Star-Ledger’s Essex County Boys’ Indoor Track Athlete of the Year for 2012-13. �CHS female athlete won Gatorade’s NJ Athlete of the

Year Award for outstanding athletic excellence as well as academic achievement and exemplary character.

CHS junior athlete was named The Star-Ledger’s girls state indoor track Athlete of the Year. �CHS girls’ athlete made state history by winning 4 gold

medals at the state’s Meet of Champions (MOC) – the first student to do so in the 40-year history of the meet.

�Several CHS athletes earned all-conference honors - 1st Team All SEC-Conference for boys’ soccer and 2nd Team All SEC boys’ soccer.

CHS Athlete won the county championship in wrestling in the 285lbs weight class. �CHS Boys Track Team won the Group 4 North 2 Sectional

Championship. Another athlete won the 55 meter hurdles; another student was shot put champion. Another won the 400 meter race.

CHS Junior represented the Junior Team USA in synchronized skating in Sweden. �Several CHS fall athletes earned all-conference honors

including 1st Team All SEC-Conference for boys’ soccer, 2nd Team All SEC boys’ soccer. Other students received honorable mention for boys’ soccer and honorable mention for girls’ soccer.

CHS Girls’ Soccer Team was named the team with the best sportsmanship in the SEC Conference for the fall.

STAFF ACHIEvEMENTS AND RECOGNITION �The Supervisor of Health, Physical Education and

Nursing Services was honored with the Channing Mann Physical Education Administrator of the Year Award by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) during the 128th Annual National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD).

�The Supervisor of Health, Physical Education and Nursing Services was honored by the state alliance of the YMCAs with the Healthy Youth Award. She was also a featured panelist on MSNBC’s Education Nation Teacher Town Hall, moderated by Brian Williams.

�CHS dance teacher was named the K-12 Dance Educa-tor of the Year by the New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NJAHPERD).

�CHS Fencing Coach was named the 2012-2013 Coach of the Year by The Star Ledger.

�A CHS former athletic director, science teacher, and lacrosse coach was inducted into the Directors of Athletics Association of New Jersey (DAANJ) Hall of Fame which recognizes athletic administrators who have attained excellence and contributed a positive and dynamic impact upon student-athletes, high school communities, coaches and colleagues.

�The Supervisor of Fine Arts, K-12 was honored by HK Project (HKP) for his outstanding work in our local school system and his commitment to arts education.

�Tuscan Elementary School Assistant Principal was featured in the documentary, From Fatherless to Fatherhood, a film and initiative that explore the causes, effects and possible solutions to father absence in African-American communities.

�SOMS Librarian was published in the February/March 2013 of the School Librarian’s Workshop. An article entitled “Getting Pinned,” appeared in the “Tech Talk” section of the newsletter.

CHS special education math teacher was awarded her doctoral degree from Nova Southeastern University. �Maplewood Middle School special education teacher

and CHS special education teacher earned National Board Certification.

�Three teachers from Marshall Elementary School were awarded a Dodge grant to support their initiative to turn Marshall into a mathematical laboratory.

�A third grade teacher at Tuscan Elementary School was selected to attend the 2012 Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy.

�44 grants were awarded to district teachers for projects of their own design, carried out in the 2012-13 school year by the Achieve Foundation.

COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF FAME – 2013 INDUCTEESCarla Peterman, Class of 1995 Rhodes Scholar and a commissioner of the California Public Utilities Commission.

Stephanie Sharo Chiesi, Class of 1995 Space systems engineer and program manager of a project that will send a manned flight to Mars.

Jordan Levy, Class of 1995 Managing director of a non-governmental organization in South Africa that provides the most vulnerable children with everything they need for success from cradle to career.

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is firmly committed to “academic excellence” as the foundation and focus of all its academic endeavors. We seek to develop self-sufficient students who

possess the motivation, the skills and the knowledge to be life-long learners, effective researchers, creative problem solvers, and responsible citizens.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStudents in grades kindergarten through five study English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies as their core academic subjects. Students also attend weekly related arts classes.

The language arts curriculum emphasizes a literature- based, workshop approach to reading and writing that is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for En-glish Language Arts. It immerses students in quality liter-ature and targeted instruction on strategies that children need in order to be successful language arts learners. Our program fuses phonics into the language arts instruction, using Foundations and Word Study in the younger grades. Students are immersed in a wide variety of literature, fiction and non-fiction to ensure reading success for students with a wide range of abilities and interests.

Mathematics instruction provides opportunities for students to explore and use problem-solving techniques in real-life situations. Daily individualized math instruction (IMI) is provided, including math games, Math Olympiad, and other ways to meet the needs of all our learners. Math In Focus, a program based on Singapore Math, is used in Grades K-5, and is aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.

Science is inquiry based and engages students in hands-on experiences, turning students’ natural curiosity about the world into a fascination with science. Social studies spirals students through an investigation of self and family to the study of different cultures, democratic principles, civic participation, and global awareness. In addition to alignment to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, the elementary Social Studies curriculum is now purposefully aligned with the CCSS for ELA, and includes direct ties to the ELA curriculum.

The Enrichment Program, in grades four and five, provides all students interdisciplinary language arts and social studies learning experiences as part of their regular classroom instruction. Math enrichment is offered to those fourth and fifth grade students who meet established criteria.

Students learn to express themselves through weekly instruction in the arts and music programs, culminating in annual musical concerts and art shows to allow friends and families to celebrate the talents of our students. Our physical education and health programs contribute to physical fitness and wellness. World Language instruction begins in 3rd grade with weekly Spanish classes, in which students develop the skills necessary to learn a second language. Instrumental Music begins in 5th grade, with a choice of an orchestra or string instrument to study.

MIDDLE SCHOOLStudents in grades six through eight take classes in mathematics, social studies, language arts, science, physical education, visual arts, music, library skills, technology and health. In addition, most students study Spanish in grades six, seven and eight.

The comprehensive instructional program seeks to meet students’ academic, social and emotional needs. The curriculum is richly diverse, multifaceted and challenging with a wide range of courses aligned with the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and the Common Core State Standards. Our language arts program is a literature-based model that involves teaching the traditional disciplines of writing, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, and reading through the creative use of faculty-recommended literature. Reading and writing are integrated across the curriculum as a corner-stone of all learning.

The instructional approach to mathematics has students acquiring math skills by using them to solve every day, real-world problems that involve numbers. Students are encouraged to use their creativity to explore math problems and develop solutions by asking questions. Pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry are some of the high school level math courses that are introduced during the middle school math program. Students are required to do a great deal of reading and analysis in our math classes. Exceptionally talented math students enter an accelerated program, which gives them the opportunity to take geometry at Columbia High School in their eighth-grade year.

Science and Social Studies curricula are aligned with the NJCCCS, and provide students with the bridge between elementary school exposure and the challenges of the high school curriculum. Science is taught using inquiry-based methods, allowing students to expand their understanding of the world around them. Students are introduced to the use of Data-Based Questions (DbQs) in Social Studies and begin to deepen their understanding of history from a global perspective.

World language, technology, health, music, and visual arts instruction follow a hands-on approach, where students continually build, create, and analyze as they pursue higher levels of knowledge. Students gain a greater understanding of what they have learned through collaborative educational experiences with other students in group settings.

Students cycle through four quarters of related arts classes each year. Sixth graders take 2-D art, 3-D art, technology, and music. Seventh graders take health and computer assisted design (CAD), and choose 2 electives from 2-D art, 3-D art and music. Eighth graders take health and TV Studio, and choose 2 electives from research & debate, musical theatre, 2-D art and 3-D art.

Core subject teachers are assigned to teams in each grade and work together to maximize learning and achievement through interdisciplinary planning, led by an experienced team leader teacher, and working closely with the school’s administration. Instructional Coaches at each middle school work with teachers to meet the needs of all students even more effectively. The coaches also serve as the IB coordinators for each building, to support the implemen-tation of the International Baccalaureate’s Middle Years Programme, beginning with the sixth grade in 2013-2014.

HIGH SCHOOLThe majority of Columbia High School students carry 7 courses, including 5 academic major subjects. Students can choose from more than 140 courses including 20 college-level Advanced Placement (AP) offerings. The needs of students who are not college-oriented are considered as well, and a variety of options are provided for them.

english - Writing and literature are emphasized through-out the English curriculum and our students are regularly cited for their outstanding performances in national and state competitions. An elective program is offered to juniors and seniors, and Advanced Placement courses in English Language and in English Literature.

Mathematics - The four-year sequential program is inno-vative, highly individualized, and nationally recognized. The sequential topics included in our integrated program are: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II/Trigonometry, Pre- Calculus, and Calculus. Electives are available in BASIC computer language, Probability and Statistics, and Advanced Topics in mathematics. Advanced Placement offerings include Calculus AB and BC, Statistics, and Computer Science.

Science – The science sequence begins with Biology in ninth grade, followed by Physics and Chemistry. Electives in Astronomy, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, and Forensic Science complement the strong program of Advanced Placement courses in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science and Physics.

Social Studies - World History 2 and U.S. History 1 & 2 are required for graduation. Electives are offered in Psychology, Sociology, Economics, African Studies, Criminology, and Facing History, complementing the department’s Advanced Placement offerings in Psychology, U.S. History, European History, and Government & Politics.

world languages - Four-year sequential programs are offered in French, Italian, Latin, and a five-year sequential program is offered in Spanish. Advanced Placement courses are available in both French and Spanish Language and in Spanish Literature. English as a Second Language is offered for English language learners.

Physical education – Four years of physical education are required for graduation. Included in this program are Health and Driver Education. Project Adventure and other innovative approaches to physical education are among the many electives available to students.

fine and Performing arts – One year of fine and performing arts is required for graduation. Electives range from animation, photography, film making, design, and fiber arts, to concert chorale and chamber orchestra, to Advanced Placement courses in History of Art, Studio Art, and Music Theory.

technical and Career arts – One year of practical arts is required for graduation. Electives are offered in business, finance, and technology.

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The Department of Special Services provides quality educational services to students who have disabil-ities and/or special needs. Services are designed in the context of “least restrictive environment”

and include a continuum of placement options such as regular class placements with support, resource centers, self-contained classrooms and specialized placements. The department staff is comprised of more than I00 highly skilled professionals who deliver the specific educational services as specified in carefully developed IEPs for more than 850 special education students. Specialized services and placements are available to students to meet their individual needs.

The South Orange-Maplewood School District currently offers special programs for preschool disabled, multiple disabled, learning disabled and children on the autism spectrum. Services are provided to maximize participa-tion within the general education setting. Programs are assessed on an on-going basis to meet changing needs.

Support services available to students with disabilities include:• Five child study teams (Each team includes a learning disability teacher consultant, a psychologist and a social worker)• Speech and language therapy• Occupational therapy• Physical therapy• Nursing services• Instructional aide support• Transition services• Behavioral intervention services• Counseling services• Wrap-around clinical services for students in grade 6-12

The South Orange-Maplewood School District prides itself on the ability of its special education staff to facilitate flexible teaching styles. Teachers use varied approaches and techniques to encourage interaction between students and staff. Collaboration among school personnel, students and families is an essential component to meeting the specific needs of students.

REFERRAL FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SERvICES

A parent or guardian of a child in the district may request a referral to the child study team by writing to the Director of Special Services at 525 Academy Street, Maplewood NJ 07040.

CHILDREN AGED 3-5 WITH DISABILITIES

The school district proactively looks for community children between the ages of three and five who may have disabilities. Evaluation services and placement opportunities are available for eligible children. To refer a child for evaluation, please write to the Depart-ment of Special Services, Administration Building, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, New Jersey 07040.

TRANSITION SERvICESTransition Services are available for students with disabilities from age 14 through graduation or their exit from the school district. Achieving success in adult life is a primary goal of the program. Students with disabilities who graduate enter colleges, professional schools, the military service and the work force.

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERvICES DEPARTMENT:973-762-5600 x 1840

director of Special ServicesDr. Patricia Barker [email protected]

Supervisors of Special Services:

K to grade 5:Ella Rideau [email protected]

grades 6-12:Denise Giorello-Moczulski [email protected]

SEPAC

SEPAC stands for Special Education Parent Advisory Committee. Special Education Parent Advisory Groups are required for all school districts in New Jersey. The purpose of these groups is to provide opportunities for parents and community members to offer input to their district’s special education programs.

2013-2014 MEETING DATES Tuesday October 22, 2013Thursday January 9, 2014Tuesday March 4, 2014Thursday May 5, 2014

Meetings will take place at 7:30pm in the District Meeting Room at the Board of Education Building, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ 07040.

Anyone with students with learning needs and anyone with students eligible for or receiving services under an IEP or a 504 Plan is welcome to attend.

For more information about the SEPAC and how you can get involved, please contact:

Sharon huetz 973-762-6447 [email protected]

Jenny lindstrom 973-378-8199 [email protected]

Jane Bleasdale [email protected]

SEPAC web site: somsd-sepac.org

SPECIAL EDUCATION PTOMission: South Orange Maplewood Special Education Parent Teacher Organization (SPEDPTO) works to make a difference in the lives of all children with special needs. Our goal is to promote the welfare of the special education student by providing parents with the tools and information they need to work collaboratively with the school district and to be more effective advocates for their children. Each year, the SPED-PTO holds several meetings to help parents network with other parents, share information about Special Education issues and educational concerns, and understand changing special education laws. We support the on-going professional development of district staff regarding special education and encourage the inclusion of children with disabilities in our communities. We seek and welcome the active involvement of all parents of children receiving special education services in South Orange-Maplewood.

The Executive Committee is made up of parent volunteers who organize the membership meetings, serve on the PTA/HSA Presidents’ Council and the Board of the Parenting Center, and work to keep open lines of communication between parents and school district administrators. We welcome new volunteers to leadership positions at any time. Please contact one of us below.

Barry Berg 973-378-2526 [email protected]

ursula Boehmer 973-327-4463 [email protected]

leon Morton 973-868-7595 [email protected]

tendai Ndoro 973-698-5811 [email protected]

Sheila Oliver 973-762-8010 [email protected]

Sonya Selig 973-327-2672 [email protected]

2013-2014 MEETING DATES Meetings are held in the BOE meeting room at 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, and begin at 7:30. Scheduled meetings for the 2013-2014 school year are:

Tuesday, October 1, 2013Thursday, December 5, 2013Tuesday, February 4, 2014Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Additional meetings may be scheduled to accommodate parent interest and concerns.

ACCOMMODATING STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS UNDER SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACTIf you believe your child would meet the requirements for educational accommodations under Section 504, contact your child’s elementary school principal or secondary school guidance counselor for assistance. The procedure is formalized and would result in the development of a Section 504 Accommodation Plan. The plan would be shared with your child’s teacher(s) and would need to be reviewed and/or revised annually.

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Columbia High School

7:30am – 3:01pmStudent/Teacher Conference Period:

2:12-2:39pm and 3:01-3:28pm7:30am – 12:05pm

Maplewood Middle School

8:15am – 2:45pmStudent/Teacher Conference:

2:45pm – 3:15pm8:15am – 12:30pm

South Orange Middle School

8:15am – 2:45pmStudent/Teacher Conference:

2:45pm – 3:15pm8:15am – 12:30pm

Clinton Elementary School 8:05am – 2:35pm 8:05am – 12:05pm

Jefferson Elementary School 8:05am – 2:35pm 8:05am – 12:05pm

Marshall Elementary School 8:45am – 3:15pm 8:45am – 12:45pm

Seth Boyden Elementary School 8:45am – 3:15pm 8:45am – 12:45pm

South Mountain Elementary School 8:10am – 2:40pm 8:10am – 12:10pm

South Mountain Annex 8:00am – 2:30pm 8:00am – 12:00pm

Tuscan Elementary School 8:45am – 3:15pm 8:45am – 12:45pm

EMERGENCY CLOSINGSEmergency closings are communicated to all SOMSD families and staff via phone call and email through School Messenger. Please alert the secretary in your child’s school if your phone number or e-mail changes or if you are not receiving School Messenger alerts.

Closing announcements will also be available:• District website: www.southorangemaplewood.org • Twitter: @SOMSDK12 and @SOMSDsuper• AM radio: WINS (1010) • TV: WNBC (Ch. 4), WABC (Ch. 7), WNYW (Ch.5), News12 NJ, and CCN (Ch. 35 in Maplewood, Channel 19 in South Orange, and FIOS Channel 22).

DELAYED OPENINGSDelayed openings are communicated to all SOMSD families and staff via the same channels as emergency closings.

Elementary and middle schools start 2 hours later than their usually scheduled start times.

All CHS students and staff should report to school at 10:00 am. If your child usually takes a bus to school, the bus will arrive approximately 2 hours later than the typical pick up time.

Period Schedule Minutes

Arrival Time 7:20 AM

1 7:30-8:15 45

Arrival Time 8:15

2 8:25 – 9:10 45

Announcement Time 9:10 – 9:18 8

3 9:22 – 10:07 45

4 10:11 – 10:56 45

5 11:00 – 11:45 45

6 11:49 – 12:34 45

7 12:38 – 1:23 45

8 1:27 – 2:12 45

Conference 2:12 – 2:39 27

9 2:16 – 3:01 45

Conference 3:01 – 3:28 27

CHS DAILY BELL SCHEDULE

Students not assigned to a period 1 class should report to school at 8:15 am.

DAY DATE SCHEDULE

Wednesday Sept. 18, 2013 HALF DAY – Marshall School Only

Thursday Sept. 19, 2013 HALF DAY – Tuscan School Only

Tuesday Sept. 24, 2013 HALF DAY – Jefferson, Seth Boyden and South Mountain Schools Only

Wednesday Sept. 25, 2013 HALF DAY – CHS and South Mountain Annex Only

Thursday Sept. 26, 2013 HALF DAY – MMS and SOMS Only

Monday Oct. 7, 2013 HALF DAY – Clinton Only

Tuesday Nov. 5, 2013 SCHOOLS CLOSED (Staff Development Day) & ELECTION DAY

Thursday Nov. 7, 2013 SCHOOLS CLOSED

Friday Nov. 8, 2013 SCHOOLS CLOSED

Thursday Nov. 14, 2013 HALF DAY – All Elementary Schools (not CHS, MMS or SOMS)

Friday Nov. 15, 2013 HALF DAY – All Elementary Schools (not CHS, MMS or SOMS)

Monday Nov. 18, 2013 HALF DAY – All Elementary Schools (not CHS, MMS or SOMS)

Wednesday Nov. 27, 2013 HALF DAY – ALL SCHOOLS

Thursday Nov. 28, 2013 DISTRICT CLOSED – THANKSGIVING

Friday Nov. 29, 2013 DISTRICT CLOSED

Monday Jan. 20, 2014 DISTRICT CLOSED – MLK DAY

Thursday Feb. 13, 2014 SCHOOLS CLOSED

Friday Feb. 14, 2014 SCHOOLS CLOSED

Monday Feb. 17, 2014 DISTRICT CLOSED – PRESIDENTS’ DAY

Thursday Mar. 6, 2014 HALF DAY – All Elementary Schools (not CHS, MMS or SOMS)

Friday Mar. 7, 2014 HALF DAY – All Elementary Schools (not CHS, MMS or SOMS)

Monday Mar. 10, 2014 HALF DAY – All Elementary Schools (not CHS, MMS or SOMS)

Monday May 26, 2014 DISTRICT CLOSED – MEMORIAL DAY

Tuesday May 27, 2014 Emergency Closing Make-Up Day (depending on # of emergency closing days used)

Monday June 23, 2014 HALF DAY – ALL SCHOOLS

Tuesday June 24, 2014 HALF DAY – ALL SCHOOLS

Wednesday June 25, 2014 ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS CLOSEDHALF DAY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND CHS

HOLIDAY RECESS – ALL SCHOOLS CLOSED MONDAY 12/23/2013 – WEDNESDAY 1/1/2014

SCHEDULE OF SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND HALF DAYS

SPRING RECESS – ALL SCHOOLS CLOSED FRIDAY 4/18/2014 – FRIDAY 4/25/2014

SUMMER RECESS – ALL SCHOOLS CLOSED FROM THURSDAY 6/26/2014 – WEDNESDAY 9/3/2014Note: These are dates when students either have a 4-hour day schedule, or when schools are closed for students. The buildings may still be open for staff.

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onSTUDENT AND STAFF SAFETYThe safety of our students and staff is always the highest priority for the South Orange Maplewood School District.

We coordinate our approach to school safety with the Police and Fire Departments of South Orange and Maplewood, and we have a security plan in place. Each staff member receives a copy of the security plans for their building. Security procedures are established for all of the schools – schools are locked, unauthorized visitors are prohibited, cameras monitor all who enter our buildings, and each school has a crisis management team. We thoroughly review, evaluate, and update safety practices and security plans on a routine basis.

In addition, we fully comply with New Jersey State requirements to conduct two emergency drills, a fire drill, and a security drill, each month. Security drills include non-fire evacuations and lockdown situations. We practice a different security drill each month, repeating them as necessary, to ensure that each security drill is practiced at least twice a year and that students and staff know what to do to protect themselves in various situations. After each safety drill, we closely monitor our students’ reactions, and we evaluate our procedures to seamlessly blend these exercises into our standard safety practices.

vISITING SCHOOLSWhen visiting any of our schools, we ask the community to contribute to the overall safety and security of our students and staff by helping in the following ways:

• Visitors must enter the school through the main entrance at any time during the day. While this may be an inconvenience for some visitors, it is an essential component in our efforts to secure District school buildings.• When buzzing in at the main entrance, you may be asked to announce your name and the purpose for visiting the school to the front office staff. Please be patient if we ask clarifying questions.• Please do not hold open the door for other visitors. All visitors must be admitted by a staff member. • Upon admission to the school, all visitors to our Elementary and Middle Schools are to report directly to the front office at any time during the day. Visitors to Columbia High School should report to the Visitors’ Desk. Once there, please sign in, announce your intention, and wait for direction. This procedure does not change after the school day.

We are grateful for the ongoing support and assistance of the entire community in keeping our students and staff safe.

LUNCH ACCOUNTSStudies have proven that children who eat a hearty breakfast and lunch are more focused and peaceful in their studies and social settings. For many children, school lunch is the most important meal of their day. Students are welcome to bring their own lunch from home. SOMSD also offers a full School Lunch Program, and students can purchase a school lunch and/or a la carte food items in the cafeteria.

elementary Schools: To participate in the lunch program you must open a MealPay-Plus lunch account, since cash is not accepted in our elementary program. Elementary students have two options: 1) Deposit money in MealPayPlus lunch account. 2) Send a lunch from home.

Middle & high Schools: Students share three options: 1) Deposit money in MealPayPlus lunch account 2) Send cash to school daily 3) Send a lunch from home. Students will be notified by cashier when account is low.

For information on setting up your MealPayPlus lunch account, visit: http://tinyurl.com/somsdlunch

free and reduced Price lunch are also available for qualifying students. For more information, contact the Business Office at 973-762-5600 ext. 1805.

TRANSPORTATIONMost students live within walking distance of their assigned school, and their parents are expected to ensure their safe transport to and from school each day.

The Board of Education provides round trip transportation between home and school for South Orange and Maplewood resident elementary students (grades K-8) who live more than 2 miles from their assigned school and secondary students (grades 9-12) who live more than 2.5 miles from their assigned schools. If the district assigns a student to a school outside of his or her home area to attend the ELL Program at Clinton or the Demonstration Program at Seth Boyden, the student is eligible for busing if he or she lives more than 1 mile from the assigned school.

If you have questions regarding the transportation program, please call Janice Pazmino at 973-378-9651 x 8005.

Classified special education students may be eligible for transportation according to their IEP. Call the Special Education Department at 973-762-5600 x 1840 for more information.

FAMILY/SCHOOL CONNECTIONSOMSD recognizes the vital importance of the home-school partnership, and provides regular updates so that parents and guardians can support their students’ development.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLelementary School Parent/teacher conferences are offered twice a year, in November and March. Conferences are a great opportunity to talk one-on-one with your child’s teacher about how your child is doing, to ask questions, to share concerns, and to discuss things you may want to work on with your child at home.

Three report cards and three interim reports go home during the year, and writing folders will be sent home at the end of each unit so you can review your child’s writing projects, and the teacher’s assessment of their work. If you have questions about your child’s progress, please talk to your child’s teacher – this is the best place to start!

If you feel like your child is struggling or needs extra help, please discuss your concerns with your child’s teacher, and ask about the resources available to support students. Your child may qualify for Academic Intervention, the Achieve Tutor Program, or the Elementary Social Work Program. If you have significant concerns, consider discussing the possibility of requesting a referral to the Special Services department.

SECONDARY SCHOOLParent Portal (PowerSchool) is a powerful tool for monitoring assignment grades and attendance in real time, as well as checking final quarter grades. Families of secondary school students can log onto PowerSchool for electronic access to records:powerschool.somsd.k12.nj.usIf you are having problems with your account, please email your child’s name, school, and grade to Terry Woolard at [email protected].

Progress reports are sent home to all middle and high school students just after the mid-point of each marking period, four times per year. Pupils and their parents are encouraged to consult with teachers regarding academic progress.

formal parent teacher conferences are only held at the elementary school level. At the secondary school level, parents should arrange conferences by making appointments directly with their child’s teachers and guidance counselor.

report cards are issued four times a year for secondary students, and are mailed to the students’ homes.

arrearages must be paid before the end of the year. Students are notified of any fines that are levied against them for lost and/or abused books and/or equipment, and are responsible for them. No credentials (final report cards or transcripts) will be issued or examination privileges granted to any student until all arrearages are cleared.

STAYING CONNECTEDSchool Messenger: Families will receive communication about emergency closings, student attendance and important information by phone and/or e-mail. Contact your school secretary if you are not receiving phone or e-mail messages from your child’s school.

district website: Log on to the website find out what is happening throughout the district:. www.southorangemaplewood.org

follow us on twitter• @SOMSDsuper for updates from Superintendent Brian G. Osborne• @SOMSDK12 for District news• Many principals, administrators and teachers have their own twitter accounts

Columbia Cable Network (CCN) Maplewood: Channel 35, South Orange: Channel 19, fiOS Channel 22. Watch these stations for special school and community programming, community calendar, and emergency school closings.

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TESTING & ASSESSMENT

Assessing student academic performance is one measure of determining what has been learned and how well the curriculum is serving the needs of each child. Students in all grades are assessed using multiple measures such as teacher tests, informed reading tests and other performance-based measures. Students will be given every opportunity to demonstrate competency and be successful in all areas.

The following formal assessments are used in district schools to assess proficiency, determine placement, fulfill requirements of the New Jersey Department of Education, and to help students qualify for post-secondary educational opportunities. DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS

third through eighth grade writing assessments – These district-developed assessments evaluate the writing proficiency of 3rd through 8th grade students.

fifth grade Common assessments (CA-5) given over the course of the fifth grade year and Sixth grade Placement test (PT-6) given to all fifth grade students in March, composed of mathematical concepts taught in grades 5 and 6, and used as factors in determining sixth grade mathematics level placement.

Mid-year exams take place in January for both middle schools and the high school. A special exam schedule allows for exams to be given in the morning and make-ups in the afternoon.

formal final exams are required at the secondary schools at the end of the year. In order to provide time for this important evaluation to take place, a special schedule is arranged. Those CHS seniors who have maintained an A- average in their classes, and have an exemplary discipline and attendance record may be recommended by their teachers to be exempt from one or more final exams.

NJ STATE TESTS

New Jersey assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ aSK) – grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 – These state assessments provide the district with information on 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade student knowledge in mathematics and language arts.

end of Course Biology test – This state required test is given at the conclusion of the course.

high School Proficiency assessment (hSPa) grade 11 – All eleventh-grade students are required by the state to pass this test, which covers language arts, mathematics, and biology, in order to graduate from high school.

NATIONAL TESTS FOR COLLEGE ENTRY

advanced Placement (aP) exam – At CHS, 20 different college level AP courses are offered. Students who receive scores of 3, 4, or 5 (highest) on the exam, taken at the end of the course, may be offered advanced opportunities in college.

Scholastic aptitude test (PSat, Sat i & ii ) – The Preliminary SAT (PSAT), given to juniors and sophomores, is not used for college admission, but as criteria for Merit Scholarship awards. The SAT I results are used by colleges as one of the main criteria for acceptance. More than 90% of CHS juniors and seniors take the SAT I. A practice version of the SAT I is given by the district to all CHS sophomores to better prepare them for future tests. The SAT II is used by many colleges to assess knowledge in specific subject areas.

the american College test (aCt) is also used by colleges as criteria for acceptance. It is made up of multiple choice tests in English, mathematics, reading and science. The ACT Plus offers an optional 30 minute writing test. Check with each college to see whether the ACT or SAT is preferred.

COUNSELING SERvICES

Counseling services in the district are concentrated in two major areas: an intervention program in grades kindergarten through five and a developmental guidance and counseling program in grades six through twelve.

The Elementary School Social Work program focuses on prevention, assessment, short-term intervention, parent training, and referral services. Graduate school social work interns, under the supervision of the district’s Supervisor of Field Placement, work cooperatively with building principals, staff and parents to identify students who need support to enhance their school performance. The program also includes the services of professional social workers.

At the secondary level, the developmental guidance and counseling program begins in the sixth grade and focuses on personal/social, educational, and career counseling. The program strives to assist all students in acquiring the attitudes, skills, and competencies necessary to assure that students will be able to exercise effective control of their lives. Program components include:

• Counseling – Individual and group• Consultation – Staff, parents/guardians and other professional resources in the school

and community,• Curriculum – Planned guidance activities that correspond to students’ developmental

needs and foster skills such as self-understanding, problem-solving, decision-making, fostering healthy self-esteem, understanding and acceptance of differences among people, post high school educational opportunities, and career awareness.

• Enhancement Activities – Focused programming (College and Career Night, Financial Aid Seminar, parenting programs, orientation/information sessions) to assist students and parents. Collaboration between the counseling staff and content area personnel, specifically focused on access, ability and advancement of students.

The counseling department consists of four middle school counselors, eleven high school counselors, one alternative high school counselor and two student assistance counselors (SACs).The long-range goals of school counseling are to assist students on their journey to become effective learners, responsible people and productive workers.

The focus of the district-wide substance abuse program is awareness, prevention, and intervention. The SACs provide crisis counseling for individuals and groups, referral resources for staff and parents/guardians, training for staff, parenting communications workshops, peer leadership training, on-going group counseling for “at risk” students, and support for the district substance abuse awareness instructional program.

Counselors are available during the school day and can be reached by calling the numbers provided on the phone list.

At Columbia High School, students can arrange appointments to meet with their counselor during study hall, lunch, and before or after school. Parents can arrange to meet with counselors by appointment only. They are available before and after school and throughout the school day.

IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR CHILD:

1. Talk to your child’s teacher(s) about your concerns2. Write a letter to the principal of the school and copy the teacher(s) sharing your concerns3. Request an intervention meeting with your school’s intervention team4. If you believe that your child may have a disability which impairs their ability to learn

and function in the classroom, you may request a referral to the child study team for an evaluation. This request must be submitted in writing to the Director of Special Services at 525 Academy Street, Maplewood NJ 07040.

5. If you believe your child would meet the requirements for educational accommodations under Section 504, contact your child’s elementary school principal or secondary school guidance counselor for assistance in developing a 504 plan.

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The District Calendar & Handbook provides overviews of some key policies which affect school life. The full manual of all current Board of Education policies is available at www.somsd.k12.nj.us/page/39.

AFFIRMATIvE ACTIONThe Board of Education does hereby reaffirm its policy as follows:• To ensure equal employment opportunity for all persons; to prohibit discrimination in

employment because of age, national origin, ancestry, color, creed, domicile, gender, atypical heredity cellular or blood trait, genetic information, handicap or disability not related to job, marital status, civil union status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, veteran status, socio-economic status, or otherwise prohibited by law; and

• To have equal access to all categories of employment in the public educational system of the school district.

An intensive affirmative action program shall be an integral part of every aspect of employment, not limited to, but including, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation including fringe benefits, employment selection or selection for training and mentorships, promotion or tenure.Mr. James Memoli, Assistant Superintendent for Administration, has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies. He can be reached at the Board of Education office, 973-762-5600 x1825. For further information, call the Office of Civil Rights at 800 421-3481.

ANTI-BULLYING BILL OF RIGHTSThe Board of Education believes that harassing, intimidating, bullying and hazing activities of any type are inconsistent with the educational process and the Board prohibits all such harassing, intimidating, bullying and/or hazing behavior at any time on school premises, at any school-sponsored function or on any school bus.A safe and civil environment in school is necessary for students to learn and achieve high academic standards. The Board expects students to conduct themselves with a proper respect for self and others and a proper regard for the rights and welfare of other students and school staff as well as the school facilities and equipment. Harassment, intimidation, bullying or hazing, like other disruptive or violent behaviors, is conduct that disrupts both a student’s ability to learn and a school’s ability to educate its students in a safe environment. Pupils are expected to conduct themselves on school property, at school sponsored events and on school buses as described by Policy 5500, Expectations for Pupil Conduct.definition“harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying” means any gesture, any written, verbal or physical act, or any electronic communication, whether it be a single incident or a series of incidents, that takes place on school property, at any school-sponsored function, on a school bus or off school grounds that substantially disrupts or interferes with the or-derly operation of the school or the rights of other students that is reasonably perceived as being: • motivated either by an actual or perceived characteristic, such as race, color, religion,

ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or a mental, physical or sensory disability; or,

• by any other distinguishing characteristic; and• a reasonable person should know, under the circumstances, that the act(s) will have the

effect of harming a pupil or damaging the student’s property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of harm to his person or damage to his property; or

• has the effect of insulting or demeaning any pupil or group of pupils in such a way as to cause substantial disruption in, or substantial interference with, the orderly operation of the school.

• creates a hostile educational environment at school for the student; or• infringes on the rights of the student at school by interfering with a student’s education

or by severely or pervasively causing physical or emotional harm to the student.

The Board of Education has adopted Policy 5512, harassment, intimidation and Bullying. A link to the complete policy can be found on the home page of the District Website: www.southorangemaplewood.org.If you have any questions or need to reach the District Anti-Bullying Coordinator please contact:District Anti-Bullying CoordinatorPhilip E. Stern, In-House Counsel973-762-5600, ext. [email protected]

ATTENDANCE: PRE-K TO 12Each student is required to attend school regularly, and in each case of absence shall present a written excuse from the parent or guardian to the teacher (elementary) or school administration (secondary) on his/her return.• For an absence to be excused, written reasons must be presented to the teacher or

administrator in charge within 2 days of the student’s return or the absence is considered unexcused. The administrator or teacher will approve or disapprove of the reason(s).

• Any absence because of religious holidays shall be recorded as an excused absence, if a written excuse signed by a parent or guardian is presented to the teacher or administrator.

• Any unauthorized absence from school shall be considered truancy. Although truancy is commonly thought of as an absence of which the parent is unaware, certain absences of which the parent is aware will be treated in the same manner as truancies.

• Make-up work is to be permitted only in the case of excused absences, and must be completed within 4 school days for each school day absent.

• Promptness is extremely important. Students are required to be in their places, ready for work, at the bell. Infractions of this regulation will be cause for corrective or disciplinary action. Continued tardiness on the part of any student will be viewed as a very serious matter.

• For further information and complete attendance requirements, consult your school handbook or speak with your school principal..

SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICIES WITH REGARD TO ATHLETICS/ EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIvITIESwhy we PrOMulgated theSe POliCieS: First, the need to send a clear message to young people about substance abuse.Second, let all students know that we want to help BUT at the same time we hold them accountable for their actions.Third, to provide a standard set of guidelines which govern all students in all activities.Note: These rules and regulations allow for notification, due process, and confidentiality and are consistent with the Policy 5530 regarding substance abuse.

alcohol and Controlled Substances use of tobacco

first violation:Suspension from the activity or sport for one calendar week.

Second violation:Suspension from the activity or sport for thirty calendar days.

any Subsequent violation:Loss of the right to participate in any activities or sports for one calendar year.

first violation: Conference with advisor/coach and Director of Athletics and Student Activities who will determine if any suspension from participation.

Second violation: Conference will also include parents. Suspension from participation for a minimum of one calendar week.

third violation: Same as second violation but suspension is for a minimum of two calendar weeks along with a written plan submitted by the student to respond to the problem.

any Subsequent violation: Loss of the right to participate in any activities/sports for one calendar year.

POLICY MANUALPolicies most frequently of interest to families include: Academic Placement (2314)Attendance (5200)Class Size (2312)Code of Conduct (5500)Entrance Age (5112)Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying and Hazing (5512)Homework Policy (2330)Pupil Fund Raising (5830)Policies are posted on the district website www.somsd.k12.nj.us/page/39.

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y STATEMENT OF BELIEFIt is our belief that consistent and prompt student attendance in class is essential to achieve the maximum benefit of the educational experience. Much of what is presented in class is sequential and vital to student learning. Learning requires continuity of attendance and effort. Repeated absences from school or class impede the student’s participa-tion in classroom activities, and thus attendance should be and will be a significant factor in the determination of a student’s grade, according to school policy.

PURPOSE OF THE STUDENT ATTENDANCE POLICYThe purpose of the Columbia High School Attendance Policy is to have each student attend all classes, arriving on time and participating fully. Students and parents should familiarize themselves with the provisions and procedures of the policy. It is expected that parents will support the intent of the policy and encourage their children to maintain good attendance. Official school attendance is taken during the attendance period daily. Classroom attendance is taken every period.

ABSENCE POLICYA. Maximum number of absences The number of absences in each class may not exceed: 18 Cumulative Absences Full Year Course 9 Cumulative Absences Semester Course 5 Cumulative Absences Quarter Course (PE/Health)

“Cumulative absences” are those that count toward the 18 (or 9 or 5) day limit. All class absences, whether excused or unexcused with the exception of those absences spec-ified in Section C, will count toward the 18 (or 9 or 5) day cumulative absence limit.

B. excused absences If a student is absent for either all or part of a school day, a parent/guardian must call the appropriate Dean’s office and send a note explaining the reason for the absence. Notes must include the student’s name; the date(s) of absence; the specific reason for the absence, lateness, or early dismissal; the signature of the parent; and a daytime phone number where a parent can be reached to verify the note. The parent/ guardian must also call the appropriate Dean’s office before 9 am:

Grades 9 & 10: 973-762-5600 ext. 1126 Grades 11 & 12: 973-762-5600 ext. 1125

Notes must be presented to the appropriate Dean’s office, A243 for Grades 9 & 10 and A239 for Grades 11 & 12, on the first day the student returns from an absence or on the day of a late arrival or early dismissal. No absence or tardy note will be accepted after the deadline at the end of each marking period. Parents should monitor their student’s attendance records.

A student who is absent due to illness or injury, college visits, funeral, medical or dental appointments, driving tests or other reasons that are deemed necessary by the administration may be considered excused when the appropriate note is filed in a timely manner. Although these absences are excused, they will count toward the 18 (or 9 or 5) day limit. A note from a doctor indicating that illness is the reason for the absence does not prevent the absences from counting toward the 18 (or 9 or 5) day limit. When a student misses part of the day, the parent must notify the Dean as follows:• For a tardy arrival with a note – the parent must call the appropriate Dean and the student must present a parent note to the person at the front Security Desk immediately

upon arrival.• For an early dismissal – the parent must call the appropriate Dean and send a note to the Dean’s office no later than the morning of the early dismissal; the student must return to

the Dean’s office to sign out before leaving school. If the student returns to school, he/she must sign back in at the Dean’s office and obtain a pass to return to class.

Parents/Guardians are responsible for insuring that their students follow the procedures for absences, early dismissals, and tardy arrivals. Failure to follow the prescribed procedures will result in the student being charged with a CUT (unexcused absence). Students are not permitted to leave campus at any time except lunch. Any student who leaves campus without written authorization will be subject to disciplinary action.

In the event of necessary planned absences, parents must submit written notification to the Dean ten (10) days prior to the planned absence. Students are responsible for obtaining assignments from their teachers in advance of planned absences. Planned absences will count toward the 18 (or 9 or 5) day limit and may result in loss of credit. Excessive student absences without acceptable reasons may be referred to the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS).

C. exceptions (Absences that do not count toward the 18 (or 9 or 5) day limit.) 1. Religious holidays 2. Death in the immediate family. 3. Suspension. 4. Mandatory court appearance as documented by judicial authority. 5. Administrative conferences or exclusions initiated by administrator. 6. Long-term illness.

d. Make-up policy When a student’s class absence is excused, the student is allowed two school days to complete missing work/tests for each day absent to receive full credit. Students are not entitled to make up work or tests missed during an unauthorized absence or cut. If a parent/guardian knows in advance that the student will be absent from school, students should obtain assignments prior to the absence and complete them before returning to school.

e. attendance appeals A student who has exceeded the maximum number of cumulative absences (18 or 9 or 5) may appeal for a waiver of the loss of credit. Appeal forms may be obtained from the office of the appropriate Dean.

Appeals will be considered when based upon 1) serious illness which is documented by a physician note; 2) legal obligations beyond the student’s control; or 3) patterns of attendance that demonstrate substantial improvement following earlier instances of absenteeism. No appeal will be granted if aNy of the absences are cuts. Parents are responsible for reporting their students’ excused absences to the dean in a timely manner, that is before the deadline at the end of each marking period. Appeals must be filed at the end of each course; the grade level Dean will notify the parent/guardian of the decision.

The complete Columbia High School Attendance Policy can be found in the CHS Student/Parent Handbook and on the Columbia High School HSA Website: www.columbiahsa.org

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South Orange Maplewood School District values parents and other community members as essential partners in the common mission of our schools. There are hosts of ways to engage in the educational process through active participation in school life, and by volunteering with any of the community and school-based organizations which support and enrich our schools.

PRESIDENTS’ COUNCILThis special council is composed of the presidents of each of the individual school HSAs and PTAs, representatives from the Special Education PTO and the Special Education Parents Advisory Council, and an executive board made up of past presidents. Members meet monthly to discuss district and individual school concerns as well as share accomplishments. The Superintendent of Schools meets regularly with the council, and other administrators and local community organizations are invited to address specific topics. The council works as a clearing house for ideas and as a watchdog for issues that affect the school community, with educational excellence for the whole district as its goal.

2013-14 executive Board Co-Presidents: Amy Forman 973-763-5669 [email protected] Jung Lee Masters 917-969-8389 [email protected] Vice President Leah Gomberg 973-275-0927 [email protected] 2nd Vice President: Jim LoStuto 973-477-4635 [email protected]: Mary Ellen Dawkins 973-763-0291 [email protected]: Willis Goodmoore 973-640-3000 [email protected]: Susie Adamson 862-216-2889 [email protected]

HSA/PTA/PTO ORGANIZATIONSIn each school in the District, the parent-teacher organizations play a very important role. No matter whether called Parent-Teacher Association (PTA ), Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), or Home and School Association (HSA), they all have the same goal: to foster a strong partnership between the home and school, so that parents and teachers can work together for the benefit of all children. Individual schools could not maintain their high standards of performance without the time, energy, and talent provided by the members of the various HSA/PTA/PTO organizations.

Some functions of HSA/PTA/PTO’s are:• Helping to support the school libraries• Disseminating information through regular newsletters and e-mail lists• Helping teachers organize special projects and trips• Enhancing lunch and after-school programs• Serving on school advisory groups• Fundraising.

Join your children’s school’s PTA/PTO/HSA and become a part of the educational process.

THE PARENTING CENTER The Parenting Center serves elementary school families in the South Orange Maplewood School District. The Center's goal is to be a dynamic resource in our community addressing children's needs and parent's concerns. Its aim is to provide parents with a full range of supports as they help their children grow and develop.

The Parenting Center is founded on the belief that occasionally every parent needs support - often just a conversation with peers and/or professionals - to help with parenting issues and concerns. We are here to support parents and families in our school district. Participation is voluntary, free and on an "as needed" basis.

The Parenting Center: • Sponsors an evening speaker series addressing parents' most common concerns. Speakers are nationally known experts as well as local professionals. • Hosts parenting support groups on a variety of topics, including closing the achievement gap, parenting children with ADD or attentional difficulties, and supporting students whose families have recently emigrated from Haiti. • Presents parenting workshops on topics ranging from sibling rivalry, to bullying, to helping children eat more healthfully (a nominal fee is charged for some workshops). • Runs an annual Holiday Toy Drive.• Supports the JumpStart program which provides an array of services for K-2 struggling learners.• Offers an opportunity for parents to share ideas and resources by participating in our Parent Information Exchange.• Has a directory of local, state and national resources available to parents. • Has an extensive library of parenting literature and videos which parents can use.

Visit http://theparentingcenter.info for more information, and a list of upcoming events.

THE ACHIEvE vOLUNTEER TUTOR PROGRAMSince 1997, this program, a partnership between the district and the Achieve Foundation of South Orange & Maplewood, has recruited community members to tutor children in all nine schools.

Volunteers of all ages, including adults, college students and teens are trained and then matched with children in grades K-12, who are referred by their teachers for extra help with their school work.

To volunteer as a tutor, please call 973-762-5600, ext. 1847. For further information on all Achieve programs, go to www.achievefoundation.orgachieve volunteer tutor Program Coordinator: Amy Forman, 973-762-5600, ext. 1847

achieve volunteer tutor Program director: Karen Weiland, 973-762-5600, ext. 1850

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THE ACHIEvE FOUNDATION: PRIvATE FUNDS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION

The Achieve Foundation of South Orange & Maplewood is an independent, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that provides funds to promote exemplary public education and facilities for all students and educators in our community. Local education foundations like Achieve exist in many communities to maintain rich, high quality educational programs, because current local and state funding for schools is simply not enough.

Assisted by many community volunteers, Achieve’s Board of Trustees raises funds through campaigns, events, and corporate and institutional grants. Achieve allocates these funds exclusively to educators in the nine schools of the School District of South Orange & Maplewood (NJ). Achieve funds provide classroom grants, volunteer tutors, professional development, Michelle T. Riecke Teaching Fellowships, family outreach, and technology and facility improvements to enrich the learning experience at all grade levels.

Objectives:

• Support educational excellence and innovation.• Foster equal educational opportunities for all children.• Advance best teaching practices.• Encourage parent and community participation in our schools.• Improve facilities to further school pride.

executive director Deborah Prinz. For further information, please call 973-762-5600, ext. 1851 or visit www.achievefoundation.org.

ADULT SCHOOL

The South Orange-Maplewood Adult School is a nonprofit, educational organization that offers a wide array of affordable, quality classes, lectures and trips. More than 160 courses and lectures are offered in the fall and spring, with a modified schedule in the summer. These courses enrich the mind, exercise the body and feed the soul. Choices include art, music, cooking, computers, business and finance, fitness and recreation and world languages.

A summer children’s enrichment and sports camp is also sponsored by the Adult School. It is enjoyed by hundreds of kids and teens, and also employs local high school students and teachers. The specialty day program offers something for every child, whether an artist, athlete or bookworm. Sports camps cover all the bases.

An ESL (English as a Second Language) program and an adult basic skills program help members of our communities earn their GED and provide important educational opportunities.

adult School director: Carol J. Cohn - 973-378-7620Main Office Room A110, Columbia High SchoolWebsite www.somadultschool.org (online registration)Email [email protected]

COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERS

In addition to supporting children in academic endeavors, CHS parents are urged to become involved in a wide variety of extracurricular activities. This may be done through parent groups, such as:

Columbia high School Cougar Booster Club: Supports all extracurricular activities at CHS through major fund-raising activities. For more information, go to www.chscougarboosters.org.

Columbia high School Music Parents association: CHSMPA helps support the wide variety of bands, orchestras and vocal groups that Columbia offers. For more information, go to www.chscougarboosters.org/CHSMPA.htm

Columbia Cable Network (CCN) Parents’ association: Supports the many opportunities for students in the Television Arts Program, through fundraising and actual work in the studio. For more information, call JoAnn Chierico at 973-761-5609.

the ChS alumni association was formed in 1993 to establish a network for communication, to maintain school pride and to encourage reunion events. There are more than 25,000 living alumni around the world today. For further information write to: CHS Alumni Association, PO Box 242, Maplewood, NJ 07040.

COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Columbia High School Scholarship Fund, a 501(c)(3) charity organization, was started over 85 years ago to provide financial assistance to CHS graduates who want to pursue any kind of post-secondary education. It is governed by an independent board of community volunteers. Applications are available at CHS in March or they can be downloaded at www.chssf.org. They can also be requested by writing to:

Columbia High School Scholarship FundP.O. Box 315Maplewood, NJ 07040

Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need and the ability to succeed at the selected school. They should also show evidence of personal responsibility for their education through savings from part-time jobs and a willingness to assume student loans, if necessary.

Tax-deductible contributions are encouraged and may be sent to the address above. Individuals or groups may endow a scholarship to be given in the name of someone designated by the donor(s). Guidelines are available for these named scholarships.

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Dr. Brian G. Osborne/Superintendent of Schools 1820 [email protected]

Ms. Cheryl Schneider/Business Administrator-Board Secretary 1801 [email protected]

Mr. James Memoli/Assistant Superintendent for Administration 1825 [email protected]

Dr. Lydia E. Furnari/Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum/Instruction 1824 [email protected]

Dr. Patricia Barker/Director of Special Services 1840 [email protected]

Mr. Paul Roth/Chief Information Officer 1835 [email protected]

Mr. Philip E. Stern/In-House Counsel 1849 [email protected]

Ms. Suzanne M. Turner/Director of Strategic Communications 1834 [email protected]

Mr. Steven Gardberg/Assistant School Business Administrator 1806 [email protected]

Ms. Ella Biunno/Payroll Supervisor 1802 [email protected]

Ms. Monique Durant/Coordinator of Human Resources 1829 [email protected]

Ms. Karen Weiland/Elementary School Social Worker & Field Supervisor 1850 [email protected]

Ms. Tiffani Barnes/Registrar 1830 [email protected]

Mr. Terry Woolard, Director/Educational Media & Technology, K-12 1143 [email protected]

Ms. Janine T. Gregory, Supervisor/English Language Arts, 6-12 1131 [email protected]

Ms. Judith Hanratty, Supervisor/ELA and Social Studies, K-5 973-378-2772, x2030 [email protected]

Ms. Mara Rubin, Supervisor/ Fine and Performing Arts, 6-12 1069 [email protected]

Dr. Jennifer Giordano, Director/Guidance, 6-12 1033 [email protected]

Dr. Candice Beattys, Supervisor/Mathematics, 6-12 1241 [email protected]

Ms. Kimberly Beane, Supervisor/Math & Science, K-5 973-378-7686, x5008 [email protected]

Ms. Judy LoBianco, Supervisor/ Physical Education, Nursing Services & Health, K-12 1093 [email protected]

Mr. William Kyle, Director/Property Services 973-378-9651 [email protected]

Mr. Alan Levin, Supervisor/Supervisor of Science, 6-12 1204 [email protected]

Mr. Christopher Preston, Supervisor/Social Studies, 6-12 1130 [email protected]

Ms. Ella Rideau, Supervisor/Special Services, K-5 1842 [email protected]

Ms. Denise Giorello-Moczulski, Supervisor/Special Services, 6-12 1145 [email protected]

Mr. Larry Busichio, Director/Student Activities and Athletics 1024 [email protected]

Ms. Janice Pazmino, Supervisor/Supervisor of Transportation 973-378-9617 [email protected]

Dr. Regina Postogna, Supervisor/ World Languages/ESL K-12 1218 [email protected]

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION CONTACTS TEL: 973-762-5600 (UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)

BOARD OF EDUCATION CONTACTS EMAIL: [email protected]

SUPERvISORS AND DIRECTORS

MEMBER CURRENT TERM PHONE

Beth Daugherty, President 2010-2013 973-762-7670

Sandra Karriem, 1st Vice President 2011-2014 973-763-6610

Lynne E. Crawford, 2nd Vice President 2010-2013 973-378-9230

Jeffrey Bennett 2012-2015 862-368-7644

Wayne Eastman 2012-2015 973-763-5552

Bill Gaudelli 2011-2014 973-255-8047

David Giles 2010-2013 973-763-1500

Madhu Pai 2012-2015 973-275-3847

Andrea Wren-Hardin 2011-2014 973-313-1830

Achieve Foundation 1051

ACHIEVE Volunteer Tutor Program 1847

Adult School 973-378-7620

Assessment 1835

Athletics and Activities 1024

Board Secretary/ BOE Information 1801

Buildings and Grounds 973-378-9651

Bus Transportation 973-378-9651

Business Office 1801

Career and Technical Education 1022

CHS Main Office 1019

Curriculum & Instruction 1824

English Language Arts (K-5) 973-378-2772

English Language Arts (6-12) 1131

Facilities Use 1801

Fine Arts 1069

Food Services 1000

Guidance 1030

Human Resources/ Personnel 1829

Library, Media and Technology 1143

Main Number 973-762-5600

Mathematics (K-5) 973-378-7686

Mathematics (6-12) 1241

Nursing 1093

Parenting Center 1850

Physical Education & Health 1093

Public Relations 1834

Registration 1830

Special Services 1840

Science (K-5) 973-378-7686

Science (6-12) 1130

Social Worker/ Field Supervisor (K-5) 1850

Social Worker MMS 973-378-7660 x3032

Social Worker SOMS 973-378-2772 x2012

Substance Abuse Counselors 1043/1044

Superintendent of Schools 1820

World Languages/ESL 1218

DEPARTMENT PHONE NUMBERS

DIAL 973-762-5600 THEN EXTENSION (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)

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Principal: Mr. K. Smith 1012

assistant Principal: Mr. M. Healy 1016

assistant Principal: Ms. E. Aaron 1015

assistant Principal: Ms. J. McGowan 1022

Main Office: 1019

activities/athletics: Mr. L. Busichio 1024

library: Ms. S. Ng & Ms. T. Quick 1135

Nurses: Ms. T. Crigler & Ms. L. Schwartz 1059/1060

registrar: Ms. S. Bellini 1032

MAPLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL DIAL 973-378-7660 THEN EXTENSION

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Principal: Mr. J. Truppo

Main Office 3000

assistant Principal: Mr. L. Brown 3006

assistant Principal: Ms. C. Hewitt 3006

guidance Counselor: Ms. A. Battle 3033

guidance Counselor: Mr. K. Smith 3034

Nurse: Ms. J. Porter 3009

SOUTH ORANGE MIDDLE SCHOOL DIAL 973-378-2772 THEN EXTENSION

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Principal: Mr. J. Uglialoro

Main Office 2000

assistant Principal: Mr. J. Jennings 2006

assistant Principal: Ms. C. McDonough 2005

guidance Counselor: Ms. P. Bethea 2009

guidance Counselor: Ms. K. Dios 2008

Nurse: Ms. J. Gilker 2013

CLINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 973-378-7686Principal: Ms. P. O’Neill

assistant Principal: Ms. A. Bodnar

Nurse: Ms. J. Harrigan

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 973-378-7696Principal: Ms. S. Grierson

assistant Principal: Ms. L. Swyberius

Nurse: Ms. C. Scalgione

MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 973-378-7698Principal: Ms. B. Samuels

assistant Principal: Dr. F. Lewis

Nurse: Ms. J. Johnson

SETH BOYDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 973-378-5209Principal: Mr. M. Quiles

assistant Principal: Ms. R. Horn

Nurse: Ms. S. Willis

SOUTH MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 973-378-5216Principal: Ms. T. Lehn

assistant Principal: Ms. M. Hess

Nurse: Ms. N. Weinstein

SOUTH MOUNTAIN ANNEX 973-378-2801Principal: Ms. T. Lehn

assistant Principal: Ms. M. Hess

Nurse: Ms. N. Treitler

TUSCAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 973-378-5221Principal: Ms. M. Majeed

assistant Principal: Mr. K. Mason

Nurse: Ms. A. Thompson

grade 9 & 10: Mr. C. Rynar 1226

grade 11 & 12: Ms. B. Brown 1224

Ms. F. Balassone 1151

Mr. W. Berrios 1035

Ms. S. Boer 1037

Ms. D. Conway 1041

Ms. F. Cristalli 1152

Ms. M. Hicks 1237

Mr. S. Maietta 1039

Ms. P. Nazaire 1040

Ms. S. Renelle 1034

Mr. W. Seaman 1038

Ms. N. Tenenbaum 1036

GUIDANCE/COUNSELING OFFICE 1030

director of guidance/Counseling: Dr. J. Giordano 1030

STUDENT ASSISTANCE COUNSELORSMs. J. Cohen 1043

Mr. P. Lester 1044

DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS/SUPERvISORSenglish: Ms. J. Gregory 1131

fine arts: Ms. M. Rubin 1069

food Services: Ms. P. Johnson 1001

guidance: Dr. J. Giordano 1030

Mathematics: Dr. C. Beattys 1241

Media/technology/Career/technical ed: Mr. T. Woolard 1143

Phys. ed., health & Nursing Svcs: Ms. J. LoBianco 1093

Science: Mr. A. Levin 1204

Social Studies: Mr. C. Preston 1130

Special education: Ms. D. Giorello-Moczulski 1145

world languages & ell: Dr. R. Postogna 1218

DEANS OF STUDENTS (ATTENDANCE OFFICE)

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SEPTEMBER 2013 September 1 Ecclesiastical Year begins (Orthodox Christian)September 5 Feast of Trumpets (Church of God, Philadelphia Church of God)September 5-6 Rosh Hashanah (Jewish)September 7 His Holiness Sakya Trizin’s Birthday (Buddhist)September 8 Nativity of Mary (Christian)September 9 Ganesha Chaturthi (Hindu)September 14 The Elevation of the Holy Cross (Eastern Orthodox Christian)September 14 Day of Atonement (Christian, Church of God, Philadelphia Church of God)September 14 Yom Kippur (Jewish)September 19-25 Sukkot (Jewish); Feast of Tabernacles (Church of God, Philadelphia Church of God)September 21 Nativity of the Theotokos (Eastern Orthodox Christian)September 22 Mabon (Wicca)September 26 Last Great Day (Church of God, Philadelphia Church of God)September 26-27 Shemini Atzeret/Simcat Torah (Jewish)

OCTOBER 2013October 5-13 Navaratri (Hindu)October 14 * Hajj Day (Islam)October 14 ** Duserra (Hindu)October 15-18 Eid al Adha (Islam)October 20 Birth of B’ab (Baha’i)October 20 Installation of the Scriptures as Guru Granth (Sikh)

NOvEMBER 2013 November 1 All Saints’ Day (Christian)November 1 Samhain-Beltane (Wicca)November 2 All Souls’ Day (Christian)November 3 Diwali [Deepavali] (Hindu, Jain and Sikh)November 4 Al Hijra – 1st Muharram (Islam)November 12 Birth of Baha’u’llah (Baha’i)November 15 Advent/Nativity Fast begins (Eastern Orthodox Christian)November 17 Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Birthday (Sikh)November 21 The Presentation of the Theotokos to the Temple (Eastern Orthodox Christian)November 24 Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom (Sikh)November 26 Day of Covenant (Baha’i)November 28 Ascension of ‘Abdu’l Baha (Baha’i)November 28- December 5 Hanukkah (Jewish)

DECEMBER 2013December 1 First Sunday of Advent (Christian)December 8 Bodhi Day (Buddhist)December 8 Immaculate Conception (Christian)December 21 Yule (Wicca and Christian)December 25 Christmas (Christian)December 25 The Nativity of Christ (Eastern Orthodox Christian)December 26 Zarathosht Diso (Zoroastrian)

JANUARY 2014January 1 Gantan-sai (Shinto)January 5 Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib (Sikh)January 6 Epiphany (Christian)January 6 Feast of Theophany (Eastern Orthodox Christian)January 6 Nativity of Christ (Armenian Orthodox)January 6 Feast of Epiphany (Eastern Orthodox Christian)January 7 Feast of the Nativity (Orthodox Christian)January 13* Mawlid an Nabi (Islam)January 13 Maghi (Sikh)January 14 Makar Sankranti (Hindu)January 16 Tu B’shvat (Jewish)January 19 World Religion Day (Baha’i)January 31 Chinese New Year (Confucian, Daoist, Buddhist)

FEBRUARY 2014 February 2 The Presentation of Our Lord to the Temple (Eastern Orthodox Christian) February 2 Imbolic-Candlemas (Wicca and Christian)

FEBRUARY 2014 (CONTINUED) February 4 Vasant Panchami (Hindu)February 15 Nirvana Day (Buddhist)February 26- March 1 Intercalary Days (Baha’i)February 28 Maha Shivaratri (Hindu)

MARCH 2014March 4 Shrove Tuesday (Christian)March 5 Ash Wednesday (Christian)March 10 Clean Monday (Eastern Orthodox Christian)March 13 L. Ron Hubbard’s Birthday (Church of Scientology)March 16 Purim (Jewish)March 17* Hola Mohalla (Sikh)March 17 Holi (Hindu)March 20 Ostara (Wicca)March 21 Narouz (Zoroastrian)March 21 Naw Ruz (Baha’i)March 25 The Annunciation/The Annunciation of the Virgin Mary (Eastern Orthodox Christian; Christian)March 28 Khordad Sal (Zoroastrian)

APRIL 2014April 8 Rami Navami (Hindu)April 11 Chandramana Yugadi (Hindu)April 12 Lazarus Saturday (Eastern Orthodox Christian)April 13 Palm Sunday (Christian/Eastern Orthodox Christian)April 13 Mahavir Jayanti (Jain)April 14 Baisakhi (Sikh)April 14 Passover (Philadelphia Church of God)April 14 * Souramana Yugadi (Hindu)April 15 First Day of Unleavened Bread (Church of God)April 15 Lord’s Evening Meal (Christian, Jehovah’s Witness)April 15 Hanuman Jayanti (Hindu)April 15-21 Days of Unleavened Bread (Philadelphia Church of God)April 15-22 Pesach (Jewish)April 17 Holy Thursday (Christian, Eastern Orthodox Christian)April 18 Holy Friday (Eastern Orthodox Christian)April 18 Good Friday (Christian)April 20 Easter (Christian)April 20 Pascha (Eastern Orthodox Christian)April 21 Last Day of Unleavened Bread (Church of God)April 21 Easter Monday (Christian)April 21 First Day of Ridvan (Baha’i)April 25 The 11th Panchen Lama’s Birthday (Buddhist)April 29 Ninth Day of Ridvan (Baha’i)

MAY 2014May 1 Beltane (Wicca)May 2 Twelfth Day of Ridvan (Baha’i)May 6 Yom Ha’Azmaut (Jewish)May 14 Buddha Day – Visakha Puja (Buddhist)May 15-18 Theravadin New Year (Buddhist)May 17 Buddha’s Birthday (Buddhist)May 18 Lag B’Omer (Jewish)May 23 Declaration of the Bab (Baha’i)May 27 Lailat al Miraj (Islam)May 29 Ascension of Our Lord (Eastern Orthodox Christian)May 29 Ascension of Baha’u’llah (Baha’i)

JUNE 2014June 4-5 Shavuot (Jewish)June 8 Pentecost (Christian, Eastern Orthodox Christian, Church of God, Philadelphia Church of God)June 8 Pentecost (Eastern Orthodox Christian)June 16 Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Sahib (Sikh)June 21 Litha (Wicca)June 28 Ramadan (Islam)

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(2) MAPLEWOOD MIDDLE7 Burnet StreetMaplewood

(3) SOUTH ORANGE MIDDLE70 North Ridgewood Road South Orange

(4) CLINTON ELEMENTARY27 Berkshire Road Maplewood

(5) JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY518 Ridgewood RoadMaplewood

(6) MARSHALL ELEMENTARY262 Grove Road South Orange

(7) SETH BOYDEN ELEMENTARY274 Boyden AvenueMaplewood

(8) SOUTH MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY444 West South Orange Avenue South Orange

(9) SOUTH MOUNTAIN ANNEX112 Glenview Road South Orange

(10) TUSCAN ELEMENTARY25 Harvard AvenueMaplewood

(11) MONTROSE SCHOOL358 Clark Street South Orange

BOARD OF EDUCATION/CENTRAL OFFICE525 Academy StreetMaplewood

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