Troy Intermediate Parent Information Night 2014-2015

5th Grade Teams Team A Ms. Kim Johnson (Language Arts & Social Studies) Ms. Gina Plow (Math and Science) Ms. Lana Jones (Language Arts & Social Studies) Mr. Ed Citro (Math and Science)

5th Grade Teams Team B Ms. Taylor Judson (Language Arts) Ms. Sue Hanna (Math) Ms. Kathy Hermensky (Social Studies) Ms. Kerry Esterburg (Science)

5th Grade Teams Team C Ms. Jane Judson (Language Arts & Social Studies) Ms. Trish Kearns(Math and Science) Ms. Julie Koziarz (Language Arts & Social Studies) Mr. Ray Lowe (Math and Science)

Ms. Kim Johnson Team A – paired with Ms. Plow Team 5C Ms. Kim Johnson Team A – paired with Ms. Plow Language Arts & Social Studies Email: kim.johnson@avonlakecityschools.org

Ms. Gina Plow Team A – paired with Ms. Johnson Math & Science Email: gina.plow@avonlakecityschools.org

Ms. Lana Jones Team A – paired with Mr. Citro Language Arts & Social Studies Email: lana.jones@avonlakecityschools.org

Mr. Citro Team A – paired with Ms. Jones Math & Science Email: Blog: ed.citro@avonlakecityschools.org Blog:

Team 5C Ms. Taylor Judson Team B – paired with Ms. Hanna, Ms. Hermensky & Ms. Esterburg Language Arts Email: taylor.judson@avonlakecityschools.org

Ms. Sue Hanna Team B – paired with Ms. Taylor Judson, Ms. Hermensky & Ms. Esterburg Math Email: sue.hanna@avonlakecityschools.org

Ms. Kathy Hermensky Team B – paired with Ms. Taylor Judson, Ms. Hanna & Ms. Esterburg Social Studies Email: kathy.hermensky@avonlakecityschools.org

Ms. Kerry Esterburg Team B – paired with Ms. Taylor Judson, Ms. Hermensky & Ms. Hanna Science Email: kerry.esterburg@avonlakecityschools.org

Ms. Jane Judson Team C – paired with Ms. Kearns Language Arts & Social Studies Email: jane.judson@avonlakecityschools.org

Ms. Trish Kearns Team C – paired with Ms. Jane Judson Math & Science Email: trish.kearns@avonlakecityschools.org

Ms. Julie Koziarz Team C – paired with Mr. Lowe Language Arts & Social Studies Email: julie.koziarz@avonlakecityschools.org

Mr. Ray Lowe Team C – paired with Ms. Koziarz Math & Science Email: ray.lowe@avonlakecityschools.org

6th Grade Teams Team A Ms. Pam Geraci (Language Arts) Mr. Dylan Hartwell (Math) Ms. Sandy Bockelman (Social Studies) Ms. Jennifer Dalgleish (Science)

6th Grade Teams Team B Ms. Jeni Moore (Language Arts) Mr. Scott Giomini (Math) Ms. April Spagnola (Social Studies) Ms. Marcy Demko (Science)

6th Grade Teams Team C Ms. Heather Dalgleish (Language Arts) Ms. Melissa Banjoff (Math) Mr. Marty Walsh (Social Studies) Ms. Melanie Jaeckin (Science)

Team 6C Ms. Pam Geraci Team A – paired with Mr. Hartwell, Ms. Bockelman & Ms. J. Dalgleish Language Arts Email: pam.geraci@avonlakecityschools.org Blog: www.troy6a.blogspot.com

Mr. Dylan Hartwell Team A – paired with Ms. Geraci, Ms. Bockelman & Ms. J. Dalgleish Math Email: dylan.hartwell@avonlakecityschools.org Blog: www.troy6a.blogspot.com

Ms. Sandy Bockelman Team A – Team A – paired with Mr. Hartwell, Ms. Geraci & Ms. J. Dalgleish Social Studies Email: sandy.bockelman@avonlakecityschools.org Blog: www.troy6a.blogspot.com

Ms. Jennifer Dalgleish Team A – Team A – paired with Mr. Hartwell, Ms. Bockelman & Ms. Geraci Science Email: jennifer.dalgleish@avonlakecityschools.org Blog: www.troy6a.blogspot.com

Team 6C Ms. Jeni Moore Team B – paired with Mr. Giomini, Ms. Spagnola & Ms. Demko Language Arts Email: jeni.moore@avonlakecityschools.org Blog: www.troy6b.blogspot.com

Mr. Scott Giomini Team B – paired with Ms. Moore, Ms. Spagnola & Ms. Demko Math Email: scott.giomini@avonlakecityschools.org Blog: www.troy6b.blogspot.com www.mrgiomini.blogspot.com

Ms. April Spagnola Team B – paired with Mr. Giomini, Ms. Moore & Ms. Demko Social Studies Email: april.spagnola@avonlakecityschools.org Blog: www.troy6b.blogspot.com www.spagnola1.blogspot.com

Ms. Marcy Demko Team B – paired with Mr. Giomini, Ms. Moore & Ms. Spagnola Science Email: marcy.demko@avonlakecityschools.org Blog: www.troy6b.blogspot.com www.mrsdemko.blogspot.com

Team 6C Ms. Heather Dalgleish Team C – paired with Ms. Banjoff, Mr. Walsh & Ms. Jaeckin Language Arts Email: heather.dalgleish@avonlakecityschools.org Blog: troydreamteam.blogspot.com

Ms. Melissa Banjoff Team C – paired with Ms. H. Dalgleish, Mr. Walsh & Ms. Jaeckin Math Email: melissa.banjoff@avonlakecityschools.org Blog: troydreamteam.blogspot.com banjoff.blogspot.com

Mr. Marty Walsh Team C – paired with Ms. Banjoff, Ms. H. Dalgleish & Ms. Jaeckin Social Studies Email: marty.walsh@avonlakecityschools.org Blog: troydreamteam.blogspot.com

Ms. Melanie Jaeckin Team C – paired with Ms. Banjoff, Ms. H. Dalgleish & Mr. Walsh Science Email: melanie.jaeckin@avonlakecityschools.org Blog: troydreamteam.blogspot.com

Exploratory Teachers Music: Ms. Maria Brown Band/Orchestra: Ms. Rebecca Bain Physical Education: Ms. Cathy Jurgens Art: Mr. Dennis Foldesy Media: Mr. Greg Arebaugh Technology: Ms. Donna Birkby

Mr. Greg Arebaugh Media Teacher/Librarian Email: greg.arebaugh@avonlakecityschools.org

Ms. Rebecca Bain Band/Orchestra Email: rebecca.bain@avonlakecityschools.org

Ms. Donna Birkby Technology Teacher Email: donna.birkby@avonlakecityschools.org

Ms. Cathy Jurgens Physical Education Teacher Email: cathy.jurgens@avonlakecityschools.org Blog:

Ms. Maria Brown Music & Choir Teacher Email: maria.brown@avonlakecityschools.org

Mr. Dennis Foldesy Art Teacher Email: dennis.foldesy@avonlakecityschools.org

Intervention Specialists Ms. Rose Schafer Ms. Patty Brodke Email: rose.schafer@avonlakecityschools.org Email: patricia.brodke@avonlakecityschools.org

Intervention Specialists Ms. Kelly Long Ms. Laura Mitchell Email: kelly.long@avonlakecityschools.org Email: laura.mitchell@avonlakecityschools.org

Intervention Specialists Ms. Jessica Carey Ms. Deb Simmerly Email: jessica.carey@avonlakecityschools.org Email: deborah.simmerly@avonlakecityschools.org

Guidance Counselors Mr. Pat Walsh Ms. Hope Hayden Email: pat.walsh@avonlakecityschools.org Email: hope.hayden@avonlakecityschools.org

Principal Mr. Andrew Peltz Email: Blog: http://wearetroy.blogspot.com/ andrew.peltz@avonlakecityschools.org Blog: http://wearetroy.blogspot.com/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Academic Extension? 53 minute period every day Flexible Groupings and Content Band/Orchestra/Instrument Lessons Special Education Meeting Time Intervention for Reading or Math Re-teaching, Review and/or Enrich Class work or homework review

How were students assigned to classes? Heterogeneous Groupings Previous Year Teacher Input Thoughtful Placement Grades and Scores Only Part of the Process and not the Whole Process

How does lunch/recess work? 40 Minutes (20 min. recess & 20 min. lunch) @ 100 students of same grade eat/recess together Opportunity to socialize with other students on their team Assigned seating is rotated to encourage new friendships

What extracurricular activities are offered? Running Club Service Club Art Club Student Council Choir Intramurals (6th Grade Only)

How does Troy communicate with parents? Gradebook Wizard Avon Lake City Schools website Student Planner Thursday Folder Parent Emails from teachers On-line Announcements Principal’s Blog: wearetroy.blogspot.com

What are Activity Nights? Troy will host 3 activity nights a year. This is a “kids only” night where we have a DJ, open gym basketball, bingo and crafts. The hours are from 6:00 pm to 8:30 for 5th graders and 8:45 for the 6th graders.

What are Power Hours Once a month, the whole class will get together for a “Power Hour”. We have team building activities, special presentations, anti-bullying programming, positive choice training, and class spirit themed fun. It is our belief that if the students come together as a whole class, then they will grow together as well.

What time does school start and end? School Starts at 8:00 a.m. Doors do not open until 7:45 School Ends at 2:25 p.m. Bus riding students are released first. Parent pick-ups and walkers/bike riders are not released until all busses are gone

What if my student is sick/needs called off of school? When a student is absent from school, a call to the school, by the parent, is required each day before 8:15 am. The attendance voice mailbox phone number is 440-930-8927.

May my student bring in a smartphone or tablet? We encourage the students to use their personal electronic devices during school for appropriate educational purposes. Troy Intermediate and Avon Lake City Schools are not responsible for the loss or theft of any such items. Personal devices are still subject to the same rules and expectations set forth in the board approved Acceptable Use Policy.

Does Troy have a Student Code of Conduct? Yes. It is the front of the student issued agendas. Dress code, attendance and behavioral expectations/consequences are described there. Students and parents are expected to be familiar with our expectations.

Does Troy have a Mission Statement? We believe that we must teach our kids how to act and not just tell them what not to do. Our Positive Behavior program rewards our kids we catch being good with bi-weekly drawings for special privileges. Troy Students BELIEVE Be persevering Effort in academics Learning to take responsibility Integrity and honesty Enthusiasm for learning Values people and property Expectations are high

Looking Forward to a Great Year!!!!!!!