Deerfield SchoolWelcome to Back to School Night 2018

Mountainside: An Incredible Community of

Caring with High

Aspirations for our Children

◦ Our Board of Education Members &

Dr. Nancy Lubarsky, CSA

◦ Mountainside Music Parents Association

◦ Mountainside Education Foundation

◦ Community Organizations who Support Education such as the Watts Foundation and Rotary

◦ Mountainside Education Association

◦ Parent Teacher Organization, Mrs. Dana Liloia

◦ Parents everyday!

WELCOME NEW STAFF MEMBERS◦ Ms. Margaret Barsa Grade 8 Special Education

◦ Mr. Corey Berger Grade 5 Math/Science

◦ Ms. Deborah Conley Basic Skills

◦ Ms. Adriana Contreras Spanish Grades 6 & 8

◦ Ms. Natalie Crisafulli Math Specialist/Math Enrichment Teacher 7 & 8

◦ Ms. Kristen DalCortivo Guidance Counselor

◦ Ms. Laryssa DelGuercio Grade 4 Special Education

◦ Ms. Ramona Dunning Grade 5 LAL/Social Studies MLR

◦ Ms. Melissa Gubernat Grade 4 Special Education MLR

◦ Mr. Axl Hirsch Grade 8 Math

◦ Ms. Rachel Kirson Speech Language Specialist

◦ Ms. Tara Pirozzoli LDTC

◦ Ms. Rebecca Tafaro Grade 3 Special Education

Raising AchievementACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Excellent Instruction Meets the Needs of Each Student

Use Assessment Data to determine strengths and weaknesses of EACH STUDENT.

Mathematics – Challenge and Extra Help

◦ Multiple Strategies for multiple learning styles

◦ MathSpace, ThinkCentral, MobyMax, Reflex

Math Specialist – Mrs. Natalie Crisafulli

◦ Increasing math instruction time in grades 7 & 8

◦ 10 week course focusing on mathematical practices

◦ Collaborating with teachers regarding math curriculum

◦ K-5 teacher workshops

Excellent Instruction Meets the Needs of Each Student

Language Arts – Writing and Close Reading

◦ Robust writing across ALL SUBJECTS

◦ Reading to ANALYZE for MEANING and making CONNECTIONS

◦ Focus on grammar and language usage across the curriculum

Science – Next Generation Science Standards

◦ Grades 3-5 Interactive Science workbooks

◦ Grades 6-8 Curriculum spirals the NJDOE Model that spirals topics throughout the middle school years.

Excellent Instruction Meets the Needs of Each Student

Social Studies – Integrate Civics, History, and LAL Reading and Writing Skills, Evaluating the curriculum K-8, this year.

World Language – Learning Culture, Speaking, and Writing. Emphasis on conversational language

Character EducationBUILDING A COMMUNITY THAT CARES

Character Education Programs, Counseling, Events

Social and Emotional Learning that meets the needs of the Deerfield School Community

◦ Character Ed. Programs Twice per Month

◦ Special Assemblies/Speakers

◦ Red Ribbon Week

◦ Peer Leaders

◦ Social Groups

◦ Conflict Resolution

◦ Social Media and Online Education

Safety Is Our Priority

◦ Morning Drop Off is EXCELLENT!

◦ Children GET OUT ON CURBSIDE

◦ Adults and Children USE CROSSWALK

◦ Buses ONLY in the BACK LOT!

◦ NO DROP OFF or PICK UP in BACK LOT

◦ 3 DOOR DROP OFF on Inclement Weather Days

SAFETY IS OUR

PRIORITY

1. ALL DOORS

ARE LOCKED

2. SAFETY &

SECURITY

DRILLS

3. PRACTICE

4. EXPERTS

CURRICULUM GUIDES

GRADES 3-5 AND

GRADES 6-8 BY

DISCIPLINE

SIGN-UP FOR SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES

• SPORTS

• CLUBS

• MUSIC

• DRAMA

Some Reminders

Some RemindersPlease make sure you are signed up for PowerSchool.

Week of Respect - October 1 - October 5

Red Ribbon Week - October 23 - October 31

Picture Day - Wednesday, October 24

Veteran’s Day Assembly – Monday, November 12

Enjoy your evening!

HAVE A GREAT YEAR!Please be sure to contact your child’s

teacher first

if you have any questions or concerns.

We are all here to help!