2. Welcome to Jerome Harrison School

3. Team 1 Open House Meet our Team 1 Teachers A Typical Day Special Events and Programs Other Important Information to Know

4. Our Team 1 Teachers Mrs. Heidi Prestash - Grade 1 –Resides in Middletown –Two elementary aged children –Grew up in Northford

5. Our Team 1 Teachers Ms. Cathy Elrick - Grade 1 –Two college aged children –Resides in West Haven –Teaches field hockey

6. Our Team 1 Teachers Mrs. Nicole Hartt - Grade 2 –Worked in the Old Saybrook Schools –Mother of three children –Resident of Old Saybrook –New to North Branford

7. Our Team 1 Teachers Mrs. Aimee Aiken - Grade 2 –Mother of three girls –North Branford resident –Apple Institute Trained teacher

8. Support Staff Mrs. Betty LaPointe, Reading Consultant Mrs. Bonnie Appi, Social Worker Mrs. Beth Parker, School Psychologist Mrs. Miki DeCaprio, Special Educator Mrs. Jan Lindsay, Special Educator Mrs. Diane Fitzgerald, Special Educator Mrs. Maureen Doran, School Nurse

9. A Typical Day Arriving at School –Greeted at the bus with a staff member –Greeted at the drop off by a staff member –Students walk directly to the classroom with staff members on duty throughout the building/hallways Morning Meeting –Greeting, Sharing, Activity, News & Announcements Curriculum –Storytown is the CORE Language Arts Program –Math Expressions is the CORE Mathematics Program Specials: Art, Music, Computers, Gym, Library –Scheduled throughout the week (art, music and gym are taught by a certified teacher; computers and library are visited with the classroom teacher)

10. Storytown - Language Arts Research-based developmental program. Foundation is high-quality children’s literature, as well as informational texts. Sequences essential skills and strategies into a clear, organized model for instruction Features a direct approach to teaching language arts. Emphasis is on explicit teaching (I do, We do, You do)

11. Storytown - Language Arts Provides ample practice of the skills using activities suited to all types of learners Skills are introduced, reviewed and assessed; re-taught if needed Visit thinkcentral.com for an at home link to the program

12. Mathematics - Math Expressions FIVE structures that are CORE to the program (building concepts, math talk, student leaders, quick practice, helping community) Visit thinkcentral.com to access Math Expressions at home as well

13. Accessing Think Central Login: firstinitiallastname Password: studentidnumber

14. Other Important Information to Know Symphony Math - computer based program to build number sense; can be used at home Lexia Learning - literacy based program to build phonic and phonemic awareness skills; can be used at home Response to Intervention - a time in the schedule when students that might need additional assistance are provided with small, direct instruction at their point of need

15. Other Important Information to Know School Messenger - our communication link to you; make sure the office has your most up to date contact information Be on Time - school starts at 8:50. Please do your best to ensure that your child is here to start their day with their classmates; morning meeting is a critical part of the day Appointments, Vacations, Etc. - please try to schedule all appointments and/or vacations when school is not in session Attendance Policy - 20 unexcused absences will be reviewed by our Attendance Review Committee; note that 3 early dismissals or 3 tardies count as one unexcused absence

16. Other Important Information to Know Principal’s Newsletter -On the first day of the Storytown cycle you will receive a newsletter from the office; this will also be posted on our website Website- become a frequent visitor jerome.northbranfordschools.org Communication - this is key; let us know how we can help you; make small things stay small PTO - meets monthly as noted on the district calendar; Tuesdays at 6:30 pm; various events throughout the year; get involved and become a part of this wonderful group of individuals

17. Other Important Information to Know District Nutrition Policy- the district does have a policy in place to promote health and wellness among all students and staff; with this in mind please adhere to providing your child with a nutritious and healthy snack each day; additionally any birthday treats or any other treats should always include a healthy choice option for our students Visitors Policy - visitors are welcome at JHS however to ensure the safety of all students and staff it is expected that visitors with have a specific purpose when coming to JHS; all visitors must sign in at our main office and obtain a visitor’s badge

18. Other Important Information to Know Dropping Off - utilize the drop off loop and drop your child off to the staff member on duty; if you want to walk your child to the front door you can do so but just park in the parking lot Picking Up - utilize the pick up route/line and have your pick up tag on your mirror that matches the tag that is on your child’s backpack

19. Other Important Information to Know Bus Policy - riding the bus is a privilege; the district has a progressive discipline policy –First Offense - classroom teacher handles –Second Offense - principal handles; can result in a suspension for 1-3 days from the bus –Third Offence - principal handles; can result in a suspension of a specific number of days or removal from the bus entirely

20. Other Important Information to Know Contact Information –Phone: (203) 484-1235 –Website: jerome.northbranfordschools.org –Address: 335 Foxon Road –Email: firstinitiallastname@northbranfordschools.org firstinitiallastname@northbranfordschools.org –for example: mcook@northbranfordschools.org