1. Cleary Elementary School
Buena Regional School District

2. The mission of the Cleary Elementary School is to create a positive learning community, where we continue to evolve into lifelong learners. We embrace the values of responsibility and respect and promote effective communication and collaboration.

3. The Staff……. 4th grade: 5th grade:
Mrs. Sullivan, MS3 & Mrs. Grealis, LAL
Mrs. Houck, MS3 & Mrs. Russell, LAL
Mr . Olive, MS3 & Mrs. Endres, LAL
5th grade:
Mr. Tavener, MS3 & Mrs. Ferrucci, LAL
Mr. Henry MS3 & Mrs. Maul, LAL
Mrs. Warren, MS3 & Ms. Slowinski, LAL
*Math, Science & Social Studies/ Language Arts Literacy*

4. The Staff….. Special Education: Title 1, Basic Skills Program:
Mrs. Gaunt
Ms. Capone
Mr. Hill
Mrs. Elliott
Mrs. Mitchell
Mrs. DeStefano
Title 1, Basic Skills Program:
Ms. Rinkus, Reading Specialist
Ms. Buchenhorst , Reading Specialist
Ms. Preziosi, Math Specialist
Mrs. Curcio, Literacy Coach

5. The Staff…… Special Areas: 21st C.C.L.C. “BOOST” program:
Ms. Steineder, Nurse
Mr. Wolos, Guidance
Mrs. Houston, Cleary Secretary
Mr. Loschenko, Maintenance
Special Areas:
Mrs. Coltri, Librarian
Mrs. Collins, Librarian Assistant
Mr. Winkler, Health and Physical Education
Mrs. Mattison, Art
Mrs. McCausland, Music
21st C.C.L.C. “BOOST” program:
Mrs. Walsh, Coordinator for Cleary
Mrs. Laimo, BOOST Secretary

6. The Staff… Administration:
Dr. Richards, Principal & Supervisor of Federal Programs
Mr. London, Supervisor of Elementary Education & Literacy (6-8th grade)
Dr. Seifring, Supervisor of Special Education & Child Study Team

7. The Staff……
The Child Study Team Offices will be housed in the new addition of the Cleary building.
Ms. Schuster, Case Manager Milanesi
Mr. Goldberg, Case Manager Cleary
Ms. Maurone, Secretary to CST
Ms. Mazzoni, Secretary to CST
Ms. Orlandini, Speech Therapist

8. Staff….

9. Amenities….. New….art, music, cafeteria, and computer room
Refurbished…library, gymnasium, classrooms and offices
Air conditioning throughout entire building
Smart boards and 5 computers in each room
Lockers
Recess
Choir and Instrumental Music
Security System

10. Lockers…..

11. Gymnasium……

12. Cafeteria……

13. Library……

14. Educational Goals Literacy:
To provide students with the strategies and skills to be successful independent readers.
Reading Workshop
Mini lesson on reading strategies
Independent Reading
Read Alouds
Conferencing
Strategy groups
Mathematics:
To provide students with a basic understanding of mathematical concepts and use that knowledge to solve problems.
Daily Word Problems
Mini lessons
Whole and small group instruction

15. Programs…….. Common Core: Basic Skills Program:
Literacy:
Teachers College Reading Workshop
Writing Workshop
Math:
Math Expressions
Basic Skills Program:
Students scoring below proficiency on state assessment will be eligible for basic skills services in math and/or reading classes.
Gifted and Talented Program:
Literacy: All students receive individualized reading instruction based on their independent reading levels during their LAL block.
Math: Students who meet the criteria will be eligible for advanced math instruction.

16. Standardized Assessments
Literacy
Teachers College Reading Assessment- assesses a student’s fluency and comprehension level. (3x)
NJASK – state reading and writing grade level assessment . (1x)
MAP- assesses a student’s reading ability. (3x)
Mathematics
MAP – assesses the student’s mathematical ability. (3x)
NJASK- state assessment that tests a student’s ability to solve mathematical problems in the 5 areas of math on grade level. (1x)

17. Before and After School Options….
The Latch Key Program is offered in the morning and in the afternoon. The program is available all year long for a small fee through the BOE offices.
21st CCLC “BOOST” program is offered after school to all students for free. Students must sign up and attend at least three days a week to be eligible for the program, which runs from 3 to 6 pm each day. Sign up information will be given out the first week of school. The program starts Sept 17th and runs through the end of May and also has a four week summer component.

18. Communication…….
Take Home Folder & – once a week students will take home all important information in a folder . Parents can also sign up to get that information electronically as well as through .
Student Agenda- all assignments will be written in the agenda by students. Students must bring the agenda to school with them each day.
Monthly Principal Newsletter- information about what is happening in the school, highlighting staff and students will be sent home monthly.
Global Connect Call- automated system that will call your home and notify you of school functions and important information
Teacher Voice Mail- you may call and leave a teacher a message. Teachers can not speak with parents during class time.
Website- click on Cleary at the top of menu. It is a temporary site until school opens.

19. Future Events…
Visiting classrooms in June to share information with students on their new building.
Move into the building at the beginning of August
Student Orientation- Last week of August. Time and dates will be forthcoming.
Parent Orientation – Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 6pm.